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‘Scratch Play’ scratches surface ‘Embrace’ January-term class writes, produces original show for the ‘public domain’ to laugh, enjoy

by AMBER KRIEG | staff writer

The White Rabbit, The Cowardly Lion, Humpty Dumpty and Peter Pan were just some of the characters that took the stage on Feb. 10-12 in St. Joseph Auditorium.

These characters, among others, formed the cast of the new play “Public Dilemma.”

While many students returned to the classroom this past January for tests and studying for J-Term, a small group of Loras students took on an entirely new creative challenge. The students of “Theatre Production Through Workshop” started from scratch to write, stage, cast and perform an original play in a month’s time. The result? A two act play exploring what could happen if a copyrighted character wrongly entered the public domain.

The play follows the story of Maryanne, a character from the fictional television show “The Real Nannies of Chicago,” who wrongfully enters the Public Domain as the result of a glitch. Aided by Tom Sawyer and Paul Bunyan, Maryanne travels through the Public Domain in an attempt to return home and defeat the evil mastermind, The Puzzler. Along the way, Maryanne encounters a number of other familiar characters who are available for public use due to copyright laws. The idea to use the Public Domain as the setting for the story resulted from one of the many class brainstorming sessions, and the final script was developed by all eleven members of the J-Term class.

“The process of creating this show was actually really hard!” said first-year Caroline Breitbach, a student from the J-Term. “We started with three really solid

yourself, love yourself Documentary aims to help boost a positive body image

by HALEY ROBERTS | staff writer

photo by DOUG DONALD

The cast of public domain characters laugh at the White Rabbit shaking his cotton tail. ideas, and once we narrowed it down to our choice, it took a lot of time fleshing out the plot and conflict. But we all worked together really well.”

Though the class was led and supervised

by Loras College’s own Doug Donald, the majority of the work was done by the students, and the workload for this show proved to be rather ambitious. Directed by senior Benjamin Miller, the members of the cast built two sets, constructed a flight of stairs and created video elements that were periodically incorporated into the show (a project that was headed by senior Travis Exline). All of the roles in the show were filled by members of the original class, resulting in some students filling as many as three roles during the final production. Though there was stress associated with all the work that had to be

done, Breitbach spoke towards the class’s ability to channel that energy.

“Though there were people who maybe only wanted to act or write, it was a class that made you explore all the aspects of a production. Publicity, set design, costuming, acting, and so on and so on.”

In the few short weeks from the beginning of the class until closing night, the creative minds behind “Public Dilemma” worked diligently to create their original show, a project Breitbach describes as “a really cool learning experience,” despite the time constraint.

“I thought that with shortened time, we wouldn’t be able to create that cast bond that most productions do, but because of our situation and love of theatre, we’ve all grown super close and it’s made the production all the more fun.”

Legacy Symposium: Submit and attend and broaden our knowledge,” said senior Kenzie Elsbernd.

Though a bit away, Loras College is After the submission deadline, the proud to present the 4th Annual Loras L e g a c y S y m p o s i u m C o m m i t t e e w i l l Legacy Symposium to take place on May 3. c o n s i d e r e a c h e n t r y a n d c a t e g o r i z e This campus-wide event is a forum for both presentations into sessions according to students and staff to present academic and topic, which allows for easy navigation on creative accomplishments.

May 3. This year’s committee consists of Resting at the co-chairs Dr. Erin heart of this event VanLaningham and is the Duhawk Dr. Eric Eller, and c o m m u n i t y . members Dr. Aditi Loras is all about building a Students and Sinha, Dr. Jonas community of excellence. The faculty are invited Meyer, Dr. Julia to submit and share symposium is an important day Omarzu, Dr. Lisa their work in the Garoutte and Dr. that brings us together as a form of different Hilarie Welsh. community to support one another sessions throughout “(Legacy) gives me the day. The and broaden our knowledge. another opportunity Legacy Symposium Kenzie Elsbernd to truly learn more w e l c o m e s Senior a b o u t m y L o r a s presentations on community, and capstone projects, s e e the cre ativity service trips, of my fellow Loras travel experiences, student body. I have learned much in the creative works or displays, research past about different engineering projects, projects, case studies, internships and the study abroad experiences in Ireland, or community involvement. economic trade barriers: good or bad,” said “(Legacy) gives students and faculty the Elsbernd. “By the end of the day, my only opportunity to showcase their passions that wish is to have more time to keep exploring otherwise may not be recognized. When I came back from my India J-Term, I wanted to share my experiences with everyone.

Legacy gave me that opportunity,” said junior Ava Lalor. This showcase is meant to broaden the audience of a given presentation in order to reach as much of the Dubuque community as possible. This year, submissions are welcome until the Feb. 24 deadline.

“Loras is all about building a community of excellence. The symposium is an important day that brings us together as a community to support one another

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the different educational projects.”

From the inside-out, the Legacy Symposium showcases the strengths and triumphs of the Loras community in a celebration of hard work and dedication. A strong emphasis on these qualities makes for presentations that can be described as nothing but impressive and recognition worthy.

“I love watching other people present about something they are proud of or passionate about. I also believe it helps make Loras stand apart,” said Lalor. This event, appropriately named, truly gives students and faculty the opportunity to create a legacy that pervades the current and future Loras community. It is something that will last long after their time here. Whether presenting or simply attending, the symposium allows for a rounded experience of exposure to what this school is capable of.

“Presenting at Legacy has given me confidence by showing me that people want to hear what I have to say. On the flip side, I love hearing what students and faculty have to share,” said Lalor. “If anyone doubts the feeling of the Loras community, they should attend the Legacy Symposium.”

When thinking of Feb., Valentine’s Day, roses and pink hearts come to mind.

Here at Loras, February is also known as True Beauty Month, a time where everyone can learn to love aspects of themselves and #RockWhatYaGot. It is important in today’s world to be able to love everyone’s body for what it is, especially with the mainstream media constantly telling everyone how to look. There are a number of events on and off campus at Loras during February in order to promote true beauty.

18 members from the Loras community attended a one-time screening of “Embrace.” The documentary began with director Taryn Brumfitt recounting her past battles with body image. She noticed society has a problem with loving and accepting ourselves. She set out on a journey across the globe in search for a reason and a solution for this problem.

The film is about negative body image and the problems that it causes for women. It is empowering and Mainstream thought provoking in how media is a society should major source be able to love of unrealistic and accept who body they are and the bodies they live standards in. and People ofinsecurities. ten view their bodies as needAdvertising ing to be fixed. and social People try evmedia erything in orengraves der to change, ranging from this standard working out in the minds and changing of society. diets, to wearing waist trainers and having plastic surgery. People look to celebrities and dream boards for the perfect body.

The harder someone works, the more it feels like he or she is slipping away from the picture-perfect look. It is a nasty obsession that people have instilled in one another.

Mainstream media is a major source of unrealistic body standards and insecurities. Advertising and social media engraves this standard in the minds of society. This year’s Super Bowl halftime show showcased Lady Gaga. Soon after the performance, the Internet exploded with both positive and negative comments. Twitter and Facebook contained comments written by body shamers who tore apart the image of Lady Gaga. Her “muffin top,” as the commenters called it, showed above her shorts and was not acceptable to a large portion of the public. This is only one recent example in mainstream media because there has been much more.

Being able to view bodies in a positive light is something to strive for. There are a number of upcoming events on the calendar for true beauty month. Emails and bulletin boards in the ACC contain times, dates and information. Don’t forget to #RockWhatYaGot.

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News

The Lorian Feb. 16, 2017

Loras students SEEK Jesus at FOCUS conference

by AVA LALOR | executive copy editor

Every other year, FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) hosts a conference for young adults all across the country. This conference, called SEEK, was held in San Antonio, Texas from Jan. 3-7.

This year’s theme was “What Moves You?” Each day, keynote speakers spoke to the group about how God moves people in their hearts, in their relationships, and in the world. Some of the speakers included John O’Leary, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sr. Bethany Madonna as well as founder, Curtis Martin.

In the morning, attendees would arrive for morning mass to start the day. Directly after, the conference would split into girl and guy sessions that included talks from Jason and Crystalina Evert, Lisa Cotter, Fr. Josh Johnson, Leah Darrow, and Lou Holtz.

Each afternoon, there were two breakout sessions where students could choose which talks to attend. Each session had from five to eight speakers ensuring that each session would have at least one talk that interested each individual. The titles of talks ranged from “How I Found Truth as an Atheist” to “Who Am I to Judge?—Responding to Relativism With Logic and Love” to “Dating Detox” to “Would Pope Francis Smoke Weed With Me? The Church’s Thoughts on Recreational Marijuana.”

“Sr. Bethany Madonna’s talk touched my heart,” said FOCUS missionary, Hunter Beggs. “She always tells the funniest stories and then draws a beautiful and profound bit of wisdom from them. As she was telling a story about a little boy, Sr. Bethany marveled at the beauty of our fingerprints. Imagine how much care and love our Heavenly Father put into one single fingerprint. No two fingerprints are alike, and the same is true of each of us. I was overwhelmed by the immensity of the Father’s love for me and so many others.”

The conference also provided opportunities for attendees to share their talents. Before the conference, students were able to audition for performances that would span throughout the

afternoon sessions. Many students shared their gifts of music vocally and instrumentally. One of the performances even included brick-dancing priests.

Each night also commenced with entertainment.

From comedy with Michael Jr. to “Hairspray and High Tops Dance” to a concert by “The Oh Hellos,” there was something for everyone.

Other opportunities included 24 hour adoration, the SEEK bookstore and book signings by many Catholic authors. Many people also took the opportunity to explore the city of San Antonio by walking the River Walk or visiting the Alamo.

Many students were eager to share their excitement after the conference.

“I believe that everything we experience is lifechanging, but SEEK was life-changing on steroids,” said sophomore Marcus Mills. “Not only did I get to experience the amazing witness of nearly 13,000 Catholic college students, I also got to dive into and FOCUS (pun intended) solely on my faith in Christ for a whole week!”

“SEEK was an incredible time to gather together and see the Church alive and on fire with Jesus Christ,” said Beggs.

A common theme with most of the stories was the awe of the sheer numbers at the conference, testimony to the vibrant young population of the Catholic Church.

“The SEEK conference is a once in a lifetime experience,” said sophomore Sloan Neuzil. “As a college student, gathering with 13,000 fellow passionate young adults, who are chasing Christ, places you face to face with the Holy Spirit. Having the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the most intelligent Catholic minds truly instills both the inspiration and tools within your heart to set the world on fire.”

“It was so amazing to be in the presence of God, and people who deeply desired to get to know God,” said AnneMarie Elsinger. “13,000 college students were gathered to learn how to be the best versions of themselves.”

SEEK talks and other resources are also available for purchase on the FOCUS online bookstore. Go to https://www.shopfocus.org/ to learn more.

photos by AVA LALOR

Above: Loras students stop for a break on their way to SEEK. Below: Happy Duhawks bask in the spiritual glow of the conference.

Dubuque Spotlight of the Week

7 Hills Brewery Note: For readers 21 and up

This coming year will mark a new addition to the up-andcoming business community in Dubuque’s Millwork District. “7 Hills,” an independent brewery and pub, will be joining the ranks this spring.

The idea for this “brew-pub” was first started by a small group of ambitious brewing and culinary school graduates over the past few years. The search for an appropriate building commenced early this past year, resulting in the purchase of the old warehouse on the corner of 11th Street and Washington Street.

A lot of renovation was required, and, due to the building’s age, a set of restrictions and guidelines on what could and could not be done were administered by the Dubuque Historical Society. There were a number of challenges faced with opening a pub at that location. According to “7 Hills” executive chef Tim Conklin, the zoning process, which consisted of a great deal of red tape and paperwork, was perhaps the greatest challenge in getting the business started.

When finished, “7 Hills” will feature a classic beer hallstyle layout to encourage more socialization among patrons.

Several original beers will be available, brewed and perfected on-site and consisting of two year-round beers in addition to various others. The intention is to use as many locally grown ingredients as possible in the pub’s food and liquor assortments in order to promote other independent merchants and vendors in the area.

“We hope to be a catalyst for independent businesses in the Millwork District,” says “7 Hills” brewmaster Sean Carter. “We want this place to be something that will bring the community together.”

If all goes as planned, the brewery-pub will open this coming April. Until then, its presence and contribution to the everexpanding cultural melting pot of Dubuque will be greatly anticipated.

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Call for Submissions: Limestone Review Literary magazine now is taking submissions for annual issue Dr. KEVIN KOCH | for the Lorian

The Limestone Review, Loras College’s literary/scholarly magazine, is now taking submissions for the 2017 issue. Do you have a short story, poem, creative nonfiction piece, or scholarly essay that you’re proud of? Do you have two or three? Submit them as MS Word attachments to Dr. Kevin Koch by Friday, March 10. For convenience purposes, please title your files in the following format: Author Name—Title Submissions (e.g. Koch— are due to Mines of Spain).

Dr. Kevin Do you Koch by have a critFriday, ical eye for March 10. good writing? Do you wish to participate “behind the page” in the submission process? Send an email to Dr. Kevin Koch if you are interested in serving on the Reading and Selection Committee. It is great experience, for both English majors and others.

“The Limestone Review presents a great opportunity for students to have their creative and scholarly work recognized and remembered,” says faculty editor, Dr. Koch.

The best submission in each genre receives the Alpha Award and is submitted to the Delta Epsilon Sigma national undergraduate writing competition.

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LCTV wins ‘Station of the Year’

by KAYLA THOMPSON | features editor

Over the first weekend of Feb., thirteen Loras LCTV students traveled to Des Moines to attend the 2017 Iowa College Media Association conference.

This event is designed to educate attendees about the newest facets of media While there, the Loras students attended various seminars and networking events, but the most impressive part of the conference was winning 23 awards in the “Broadcast Media” division.

This is the eighth year in a row that LCTV took home the title of “Station of the Year.”

“Attending the conference gave me the opportunity to not only learn from professionals, but to learn from my peers as well,” junior Adrienne Pearson said. “It was a nail-biter, but ultimately our confidence was reaffirmed when we saw we won the award.”

LCTV films all of their newscasts on campus and airs every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on channel 13 on campus, and channel 17 off-campus.

Best Newscast

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Back (left to right): Dustin Dawson, Sarah Mueller, Jack Sarcone, John Woerdehoff, Jeremy Vallin, Levi Bernhard, and Adrienne Pearson.

Front (left to right): Laura Cifuentes, Dimitri Villanueva, Allie Kaleta, Allison Wong, Sami Graf, and Kelly Kuboushek.

2017 Award Winners

First place: LCTV News, Allison Wong Second Place: LCTV News, Payton Van Vors Third Place: SportsZONE, Joel Schmidt

News Programming

Second place: “LCTV LIVE: Holiday Edition 2015”

Storytelling

First place: “Shots Fired,” Allison Wong

Entertainment Storytelling First place: “Rendez Vous with

Ray,” Rachel Choice and Dimitri Villaneuva Second place: “Dubuquer in Dublin,” Allison Wong, Charlie Grant

Variety, music, and comedy show

Second place: “Hate School?”, Mariam McKee

Sportscasting

First place: “Camp Monster,” Keontae Neely Second place: “Colombia Rotoscope,” Juanita Bustamante Honorable mention: “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying,” Sami Graff and Bailey Hussey

Experimental Video

Third place: “DuNite,” Staff

Second place: LCTV LIVE Basketball

Short Documentary

First place: “Plumery Tails,” Aidain Wojciehowski and Rachel Choice Second place: “Dex,” Josh Larson

Long documentary

First place: “Earning the Halo,” Makaila Haase and Juanita Bustamante

Promos, PSAs, Commercials

First place: “Inspire Cafe,” Kelly Kuboushek and Jack Sarcone

Corporate Video

First place: “This is Heartland,” Austin Cousins Second place: “Victory Outreach,” Joel Schmidt, Greg Cormier, and Trey Davis

Short Film

Third place: “In Nothing Flat,” Brody Kuhar and Clare Huguelet

Important Dates of Second Semester Mark your calendars, Duhawks, for some of the upcoming important events of the semester!

February ~Friday, Feb. 24: Last day for Legacy Symposium submissions ~Feb. 24-26: Siblings Weekend

March ~Wednesday, Mar. 1: Ash Wednesday ~Saturday, Mar. 11: Wind Ensemble Winter Concert ~Mar. 24-26: Spring Antioch Retreat ~Mar. 24-26: Spring Musical

2017

April ~Apr. 10-17: Spring Break ~Sunday, Apr. 16: Easter Sunday ~Thursday, Apr. 20: Take Back the Night ~Sunday, Apr. 23: Loras Christ the King Easter Mass ~Saturday, Apr. 29: Dance Marathon

May ~Wednesday, May 3: Legacy Symposium ~May 8-12: CAB Spring Festival ~May 15-18: Finals Week ~Saturday, May 20: Baccalaureate Mass at Nativity and Commencement ~Monday, May 22: Summer classes begin

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Opinion

The Lorian Feb. 16, 2017

Blurred lines between reality or reality show I

was watching a comedy special by Bo Burnham the other day on Netflix, “Make Happy,” and let me start off by saying that I would highly recommend it.

I was in full on tears laughing. Granted,I’ll admit this isn’t that hard to make me do, but it was a really enjoyable I promise you.

Cassandra hour, But then, towards the Busch end, he had a serious executive moment in between two editor of his sketches that really made me stop and think for a minute. He had the stage managers turn up the lights so he could look at the audience out before him. The 26-year-old comedian talked about how his generation growing up (that would be millennials, like

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us) were told that they all had something important to something to say, and that the world should hear it.

Now, I’m not going to disagree with this, and I don’t think that Bo did either necessarily. We all have individual thoughts and opinions that if communicated correctly can really make a positive impact on the world and its discourse. But Bo’s bigger point was that maybe we’ve all taken it a bit too far, with the influence of social media. The market has been built to cater to a demand: our desire to be seen and heard by the masses: an audience. Just like Bo sat up on that stage, speaking to the crowd of hundreds before him, millions of people across the world were at that moment posting videos, Instagrams, tweets, statuses, and more.

Screaming into the void of the Internet, waiting for someone to listen, to comment, to be an audience for them.

Somewhere along the line, Bo

Election Integrity Bill and what it means for Iowa

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n Monday, Feb. 13, I was able to go to Des Moines and spend the day at the Capital. While there I was able to attend a meeting with Secretary of State Paul Pate where he discussed his Voter haley meyer Integrity Bill, which will go to debate sometime next week. There have been many different arguments about the bill saying that it will prevent many from voting and that it is just a way for Republicans to suppress votes.

He clarified several things for us that make it evident that this is not what this bill is about.

One of the major points that he made was that his job is the make it easy to vote, but hard to cheat. The way that this bill works is by requiring every voter to have a state-issued ID. If they do not have one, the state will provide them with one for free. This especially affects college students.

He is also advocating that state universities secure their ID cards

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The way that this bill works is by requiring every voter to have a state-issued ID. and align them with the regulations the state sets. It also doesn’t require a picture, meaning there is no extra travel required to obtain this ID. Simply, people request one from the state and verify that they are who they say they are and that they live where they say they do. This bill also doesn’t change the current registration process. Election Day registration would continue under the proposal.

Secretary Pate stated that his bill does nothing more than to help ensure that a fair election process occurs in Iowa. He also said that one instance of voter fraud is too many.

Without fair elections, trust for the system fades. All this bill asks is that we respect the integrity of elections and create a place that allows people to vote fairly and freely without worrying their vote’s unimportant or will go uncounted.

Letters to the editor are welcomed!

Do you have an opinion on something and want to write a “letter to the editor?”

Do you have more questions about an article you read? Corrections or clarifications? A differing opinion about an issue brought up that you want to be heard?

In every published Lorian, all members of the Loras community are able (and encouraged) to write a “letter to the editor.” We encourage differing opinions, so take the time, speak your mind and let us air your thoughts.

It’s not just the writers for the Lorian that have print-worthy material; you do, too. To submit a letter, please e-mail Cassandra Busch at cassandra.busch@loras.edu.

Somewhere along the line, Bo comments, the line has been blurred between performance art and real life. comments, the line has been blurred between performance art and real life.

People’s diaries appear in the form of Tweets. Intimate moments appear on Snap Stories and Instagram videos.

Announcements, thank yous and invitations take form on Facebook. It’s all a show really. We have been molding ourselves into these performers, these people that dedicate hours and hours to crafting an image online, for an audience that we can’t even see. Where does the performance end and real life begin?

It was a serious moment in an otherwise very chuckle worthy show, but out of all of the jokes and amazing skits that he performed, I think that this is what is going to stick with me most of all. It’s only becoming more true. And it’s not just millennials either. Future generations will experience this sensation, but probably worse. And past ones still feel it too. We all have an inherent desire to matter, to be noticed. But for some, the Internet is the easier way to express themselves rather than in real life. And the problem is that it’s all too easy to take the easy way out online. To have difficult conversations or connect with a loved one in a way so much less sincere than speaking in person, or even out loud on the phone. We’ve lost a sense of quality in our performances, and we’ve lost a certain quality of life in the process of the line between them being blurred.

Evil and sin, but still some good news

by MATTHEW KUBOUSHEK | staff writer

intention of avoiding sin, is a hypocrite.

And although personal weakness and ould anyone deny that there ignorance excuse personal guilt for is evil in the world? When one committing sin, people ought to learn turns on the television or looks how to avoid it, even in its smallest at his newsfeed, is he not bombarded forms. by a laundry list of immoral, cruel, ugly, Most importantly, sin must be and traitorous behavior such as murder, avoided for its eternal consequences. theft, adultery, gossip, greed, and When a person commits small sins over fraud? And what are the consequences and over again (venial sins), he needs to of these evil actions? Many children sin in a bigger sort of way to get the same are not raised by their parents. People pleasure out of it, so he will eventually hoard their wealth to themselves commit a large sort of sin (mortal sin). and give none away to the needy and When someone commits a mortal sin he impoverished. Many popular television or she declares to God, shows contain much “I prefer evil to good.” If gore; audiences of these a person dies in a state Fortunately, there shows cheer on incest, of mortal sin, God gives mutilation, sorcery, and is good news. them what they choose: genocide (i.e. “Game of Men and women evil and not good. The Thrones”). mortal sinner goes to can completely What is the cause of Hell. evil anyway? The cause wipe their hands Fortunately, there of evil, and everything clean of sin, evil, is good news. Men and that invites misery into women can completely and suffering. the life of men and wipe their hands women, is sin. Sin is in clean of sin, evil, and fact the cause of all evil suffering. Jesus makes and suffering. When himself available to fix these problems. the first parents of the human race There is a church in which people can committed their first sin, suffering came free themselves. This Catholic Church upon all of mankind. Because of sin, was singularly established by Christ work became difficult and relationships, himself and has been shepherded by the particularly relationships between men same unbroken line of leaders (popes) and women, became strained. since the time of Christ. “You are Peter, Sin is also a more proximate cause and upon this rock I will build my of suffering. How many people ended Church” (Mt 16:18). up experiencing great harm because Humanity has available to it a path someone else lied or gossiped about to peace, joy, and intimate love. For them? How many people entered a those who are baptized, regularly go to relationship with someone because they the sacrament of reconciliation (which wanted to feel loved, but now they feel gets people out of mortal sin), receive used? holy communion, and obey other Sin must therefore be avoided commandments of the Church, all the because it is the source of evil. Anyone pains of evil can be completely avoided. who hates the ugly, dark, back-stabbing Jesus Christ died for sins of mankind. and greedy moments of the human He suffered brutal crucifixion in order experience ought the hate sin also. In that mankind could be redeemed and fact, anyone who detests evil, while at enjoy his beloved company for all the same time commits a sin without the eternity in heaven.

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Opinion

Building a home away from home: A story of one Duhawk settling in Santiago, Spain

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aludos de España!

Greetings from Spain! It has only been two short, yet busy, weeks since I crossed the pond to my new home for the next three months: Santiago de Compostela. Since I arrived, I have been pushed completely out ashley pudil of my comfort zone: speaking Spanish everywhere (and I do mean everywhere), living with a host family, navigating a city full of twisting and turning streets, attending my first week of classes at USC, and working at my internship, all while keeping in touch with family and friends from back home. However, even though I am in a completely new place I am finding it easy to find a home away from home here.

Honestly, I did not think that I would be going to a different country

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to study abroad, ever. Especially in a and experience. This experience only foreign language, no less! If someone comes once in a lifetime, and even would have told me that I would be though I hope to return to Spain later studying abroad in a country where I in life, that does not mean I should let have to speak a foreign language 99 moments slip by. While I experience all percent of the time, I would have told this, I want to share it with all of you. them they were crazy. Yet here I am, This includes the good and the bad, sitting on my bed in my host family’s the struggles and triumphs, the happy apartment where I can easily glance topics and frustrating ones, about out my bedroom studying abroad. window and see the If you’re a friend, Even though I am red rooftops of the tall an acquaintance, Santiago buildings a professor, or building a home and the streetlights someone I have here, I am still unsure below, covered by not met yet, I of what Spain has a sheer curtain of encourage you drizzling rain. People to keep reading in store for me. are absolutely right and following this when they say Europe crazy, wonderful is a beautiful place. journey I’m on.

Even though I am building a And hey, everyone could use a break home here, I am still unsure of what from the hectic schedule of daily life, Spain has in store for me. One thing right? that I have heard from a lot from Here’s to three months across the Duhawks who have studied in Spain ocean, to hoping my seven years of is to “aprovechar!” meaning to take studying Spanish helps me out, and to advantage of, well, every moment aprovechar-ing every moment.

How Democrats can rally against Trump

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ight! Fight!

Fight! Like Happy Warriors we must unite to fight!

President Trump has declared war against Washington, against the Constitution, and against those individuals we Democrats promise to protect. As such, Dallas Knapp Democratic senators should meet with Judge Gorsuch, allow a vote on his nomination to the body’s floor, and not give him a single vote in support of his appointment to the Supreme Court.

Doing so would be the proper first response against the outrageous behavior of the Trump administration.

President Trump in effect declared war on Democrats when he signed into being this heinous and hate-filled Executive Order banning Muslims. He also declared war on our Constitutional system when Trump attacked the judiciary and refused to acknowledge the notion that courts have any right to “second-guess” Presidential actions.

The Muslim ban calls into question a core Democratic principle. We Democrats often praise our nation’s immigrant history, and further argue that the very nature of our country’s identity is that of a nation of immigrants. In

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contrast, however, the Republican Party does not share our vision of the country; if they did, Republican officials would be rushing forward to join their Democratic colleagues on the picket lines. We must stop pretending as if all Americans believe in the same America we do. Some do and some do not. To beat Trump and win back political power, Democrats need to be focused on persuading the public to our side, which requires that we first make it clear what “our side” believes.

Let me describe what I think “our side” believes. As Democrats, we believe in an America which embraces those huddled masses, those wretched poor. From Ellis, from Angel, and from airports in between, our country and its people are diverse in their origins.

As Democrats, travelers from far and wide are welcomed into our City on a Hill — and we have a responsibility to keep it that way. We Democrats must be the guardians who stand beside the door. We are the ones tasked with ensuring it remains open to those who strive for more. We are the ones who must answer the clarion’s call and march! March! March!

Democrats must defend the ideas and values which we hold so dear. We Party

As Democrats, we believe in an America which embraces those huddled masses, those wretched poor.

People, we Happy Warriors, should follow a simple principle: when the issue is clearly a partisan one, then we should act in a purely partisan manner.

Judge Gorsuch was nominated due to a partisan promise which was made on the campaign trail. He is a conservative Republican’s dream candidate and is in no way a consensus pick. Merrick Garland was, but Republican senators wanted to put party over country — so why can’t we do the same?

Compromise is an action done only by those officials actually interested in the business of governance. President Trump has shown no interest in compromise nor governance, so Democrats should not worry themselves with the rules of compromise and governance. We must fight until we can force Republican officials to the bargaining table before our government can begin to govern. So give him a hearing, give him a vote, but Democrats should refuse and resist the elevation of Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

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Free pass for ‘South Park’?

Knowledge of right and wrong may be the key to understanding how the show pushes so many boundaries

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by JULIANA WHITE | staff writer

ow, before you go condemning me for watching “South Park,” I am not an avid viewer. But, as I sit here watching the most recent episode, I’m thinking, how? How do they make an unrealistic and inappropriate cartoon version of Kaitlyn Jenner and get away with it? How do they make fun of Catholics, gingers, women, stem cell research, etc.? Have there been no lawsuits, no complaints, no uproars?

They make satire out of taboo subject matter and it makes people laugh, but why?

I try my best to be PC, or politically correct, especially in today’s world.

There is racism, sexism, xenophobia, and so many other types of inequality and prejudice that we can see everywhere we look: social media, newspapers, even the President of the united States. So, why do we get outraged when Donald Trump says something outlandishly cruel, and do nothing when a television show calls out an entire race?

As an occasional viewer, I like to think that watching an episode of “South Park” lets us laugh at the ridiculousness of division. We can take a breath, and not overthink every word that comes out of an idiot’s mouth, like Donald Trump. In the media we hear a lot of opinions on politics and what is right or wrong. In reality, though, most people do not know much about politics. I mean, heck, I only know about certain topics that affect or interest me. If anything, the show is satirizing the fact that media has become much more opinion-based than fact-based.

I don’t agree with most things said on “South Park,” but I won’t go pretending I don’t laugh at the Donald Trump impersonator or the “remember berries.”

I know the difference between right and wrong, and I think the only reason people don’t get upset is because sometimes we just need to laugh things off and not take ourselves so seriously.

Don’t watch “South Park” if it upsets you, but don’t condemn the show.

Whether you deem it inappropriate is your business, but the show has been around for 20 seasons and I don’t think it’s going anywhere anytime soon.

Don’t feed the trolls: What happens when Milo visits

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by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

olitics has a complicated relationship with violence.

Recently, there have been a series of riots on college campuses in response to some controversial figure coming to speak. The most famous in recent memory are riots at UC Berkeley to protest Milo Yiannapolos, a writer and editor for Breitbart News. The right decried the riots as an attack on free speech rights, and some on the left defended them as a righteous response to hate speech.

Milo originally rose to fame during the Gamergate controversy several years ago, but this presidential election has skyrocketed him into stardom as a right wing provocateur.

His most recent controversies involve supposedly outing transgender and undocumented students, and for encouraging the harassment of

Leslie Jones on Twitter, which got him banned from the site. He sees himself as a crusader against political correctness, facing the dark foes of leftist social justice and identity politics. He calls Donald Trump “Daddy.” His opponents see him as being in league with the Alt-Right, a gay man who has betrayed the LGBTQ community, a scoundrel of the lowest sort. If you ask me, the truth is far more boring. Milo is a troll, nothing more, nothing less. Ideology, the fate of Western Civilization, are not the important things, but rather pissing people off is. This is why riots in response to him are his greatest asset.

He sees these responses, and him, along with the rest of the right, and can point to an unhinged leftism, disconnected from reality. After all, riots do have consequences. Property is destroyed, and people get hurt, sometimes killed. But the whole of

America is not descending in anarchist mob violence, yet it doesn’t need to for Milo to paint himself as a victim of dangerous SJWs, or for Donald Trump to crack down and increase his own power. Every broken window, every Molotov cocktail, are weapons in Milo’s hands, not his opponents.

People speak about Milo as a central figure of the Alt Right, along with Richard Spencer, Steve Bannon, and others. But when you look at what all of these people believe, it is difficult to actually put them together as one coherent movement. There seems to be two main groups, whose goals may or may not intersect. One of these groups, we have figures like Richard Spencer; Intelligent, well spoken, and teeming with dangerous and wildly illiberal ideas. On the other end of the alt-right spectrum we have Milo, essentially a libertarian with atrocious manners.

This is not to say that his actions or

beliefs are defensible, but to put him into the same camp as Richard Spencer and other white nationalists is a bit dishonest.

You will not find me inviting him to the Loras campus, or attending an event of his, not because I find him to be a great ideological enemy (though we certainly would not agree on everything) but because he is distasteful. He treats people cruelly, and that is not a man I need on my side. If the Milo loving edgelords and the revolutionary left want to beat each-others brains in, I can’t stop them. Milo and his opponents are both playing a zero sum game, where each lumps reasonable and common sense principles with lunacy. The more unhinged and vitriolic the left becomes, the more Milo can justify his own nastiness and vitriol. No matter how hungry that troll looks, don’t feed it.

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‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Book Review

by CHRIS YOUNG | staff writer

The man who took on the mafia to avenge his dog is back in the new and improved stylish thriller, “John Wick: Chapter 2.” John Wick traverses between New York and Rome hunting down his targets and tying up loose ends. We get to see John at his prime once again; taking down those who stand in his way and those who betray him. Through still shot gun fights and clean hard-hitting action, the movie not only surpasses its predecessor, but also brings in new light to the underworld society. Keanu Reeves brings back his quiet and quick worded acting with a great ensemble of characters. Laurence Fishburne, reunited from the Matrix Trilogy, gives a satisfactory performance in his brief appearance as a powerful ally.

The story brings more into the world that is John Wick, giving a subtle but enlarging view on how the hidden society does their work and what they’re willing to do to for a price. The story ends with an exciting and satisfying performance between Keanu Reeves and Riccardo Scamarcio, who delivers his role with a strong but controlled performance.

John Wick not only brings in the clean shot action and dialogue into the mix but also reminds the audience why he is the “Baba Yaga,” The Boogeyman’s Assassin.

11 Things You Wish You Would Have Learned Before You Turned 18

by JULIANA WHITE | staff writer

Oh, how I long for the days of 17, and you should too. At 17, the only thing we had to do for ourselves was drive. Then, we hit 18 and it all went downhill. Here’s some stuff that would have made the transition a little easier.

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How to get the oil changed in your car. Eventually your car is going to need this changed, so learn now before you have a blinking ‘15% left’ on your dashboard. Nothing like a good panic attack every time you get in the car.

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How to change a tire. So imagine you’re driving along and suddenly, run over a sharp object. BLAMO! You’ve got a busted tire and no one is there to fix it for you. Bet you wish you would have listened when your mom gave you that short tutorial.

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How to fill out your tax forms. All I’m saying is that I still call my mom just to make sure I filled them out right. The plague short-term memory loss is real.

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Voting is actually super important, and every vote counts even though we don’t always have the proof. Maybe you’re convinced that it doesn’t matter if you vote, but even if your candidate doesn’t win, exercising this right, shows that you are an active and responsible member of this society. Some people wish they could vote and don’t have the chance. You do, so make it count.

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That just because you can get a purple butterfly tattoo, doesn’t mean you should.

Your tattoo is permanent. This means forever. So, just because you think, hey, this seems like a good idea, doesn’t mean it is. Give yourself sometime to get used to the idea of having it first.

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The first time you can donate blood is when you turn 18. It saves lives, and doesn’t take up more than 30-45 minutes of your day. Be a hero. Make like Nike, and just do it.

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Traveling is not as scary as it seems. Your younger years are your chance to gain experience in that department. A lot of students make excuses when it comes to studying abroad, but to be honest, you are going to be in debt either way when you graduate. So, at least, do something for yourself and see something vast and different. It’ll change you more than you know.

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Education is important and a privilege in this country. Working hard is important for success, but also just to show gratitude for the fact that you get to attend a college or university.

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Credit cards are dangerous. I might even consider them weapons of mass destruction.

It’s easy to forget how much you’re spending and thus, go into debt. Keep a budget if you don’t already. It may suck at first, but it’s a life saver.

10. Your metabolism starts to slow down around age 25, so start eating healthy and exercising regularly now.

11. Freedom comes with consequences and responsibilities. I know how liberating it can be to leave home, but it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes going home is the cure to all my frustrations with adulthood. Appreciate your dependency on your parents. It’s better than freedom sometimes.

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COOKING WITH JAZZ

‘Eat it’

by HALEY ROBERTS | staff writer

Strawberries n’ Cream Mile High Pie Ingredients:

2 large egg whites ⅔ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice (bottled or fresh) 10 ounces frozen strawberries, slightly thawed - see notes below (we prefer garden fresh that we freeze ourselves for a richer flavor) 1 cup whipping cream 1 ½ sleeves of graham crackers, separated (gluten free option, is using crushed rice chex cereal or gluten free graham cracker substitute

In a gallon size zip top bag, place 1 ½ sleeves of graham crackers and zip it closed. Use a rolling pin to crush the graham crackers as evenly as possible. Pour all but ¾ cup onto the bottom of a 9x13 cake pan (with lid) or a glass casserole dish and spread evenly. Reserve the other ¾ cup for the top of the pie.

Get strawberries out of the freezer and set on the counter to thaw for five minutes.

Use a kitchen mixer to whip egg whites, sugar, lemon juice, and slightly thawed strawberries, (make sure your mixer lid is on if it has one).

Mix on high speed for five to ten minutes until the mixture is stiff and full. It should fill up the entire bowl by the end of 10 minutes. Carefully scrape this mixture into an extra large mixing bowl. In the same mixer whip whipping cream until peaks form (about two to three minutes).

Scrape whipped cream into the large mixing bowl with the strawberry mixture. Gently fold the whipping cream into the strawberry mixture until it is mixed well. Do not over mix or you will lose some of the air and fluff of the mixture.

If there are small streaks of white cream it’s just fine!

This Day in History: February 16

by BRODERICK HOOKER | staff writer

1923: The Mummy’s curse: The English archaeologist Howard Carter had been commissioned to find the tomb of the Egyptian boy pharaoh, Tutankhamen. Carter discovered the tomb in November, but opened up the inner chamber of the tomb and found the sarcophagus on this day in 1923. Most Egyptian royal tombs discovered prior to this point had been long raided of their treasures. But Tut’s tomb was an interesting case; he died as a teenager, and it contained some of the greatest treasures of ancient Egypt. Contemporary newspapers played up the possibility of a curse for anybody who entered the tomb, as several members of Carter’s team died mysterious deaths.

1933: It’s been 14 years, get me a beer: In 1919, the U.S. amended the constitution and added the Eighteenth Amendment, prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol. It was put into effect the following year, launching America into a dark time for beer lovers, wine snobs, and cocktail connoisseurs. But the drinkers of America were not dissuaded, as the illegal alcohol industry was a big business. Speakeasies, bootleg liquor, and a seedy underground flourished, propelling men like Al Capone into the criminal spotlight. Wisconsin Senator John Blain introduced the Blain Act, and it passed, repealing Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment.

1959: Castro Seizes Power in Cuba: Cuba in the 1950s was a playground for the rich and famous. Men like Ernest Hemingway would go marlin fishing, cigar smoking, and rum drinking in one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque islands. But underlying the fun in the sun, Cuba’s president Fulgencio Battista was a despised and brutal dictator, backed by the U.S. government.

This fomented the Cuban Revolution, when communists such as Che Guevara and Fidel Castro overthrew the Batista. Thinking that he could run an autocratic dictatorship better than Batista, Castro took the reins as the Premier of Cuba. He gave up power only a few years ago and died a few months ago in November

2016. His legacy is disputed by those who say he was a liberator and those who say his regime was just as bad, if not worse, than Batista’s. If it says anything, his death was met with parties among Miami’s Cuban population.

1968: Get me the number for 9-1-1: The earliest history of the telephone required an operator to route callers to whomever they were calling. By the 60s, most phones had dials or rotaries, and Americans wanted a standardized emergency service number. AT&T announced this new number as 9-1-1, and it was first implemented in Haleysville, Alabama. The Alabama Speaker of the House called a U.S. representative at the local police station.

Within a year, 9-1-1 was the national emergency service number.

1985: Hezbollah Founded: The Lebanese Civil War ravaged the country beginning in 1975. Many political, religious, and ethnic factions were vying for control including, Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims, Maronite Christians, the PLO, and others. This war continues but is more famously known as the Syrian Crisis.

From this environment arose Hezbollah, a militant Shia group with strong ties to Iran. The group was and is strongly opposed to Israel, and is both a militia and a political party. It, or at least its military wing, is considered a terrorist group by most Western countries, the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Israel. Russia considers it legitimate, and China is neutral.

by MEGAN KENNELLY | staff writer

03/03 “÷” Ed Sheeran For fans of: Lukas Graham, Ben Howard, The 1975, Sam Smith 03/24 “Hopeless Romantic” Michelle Branch For fans of: Sarah Mclachlan, Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, Natalie Imbruglia 04/07 “Lovely, Little, Lonely” The Maine For fans of: Twenty One Pilots, Mayday Parade, We The Kings, Boys Like Girls

Directions:

Pile this mixture high on the graham cracker crumb crust taking care not to handle it too much (save the fluff). Top with remaining graham cracker crumbs and cover with lid or plastic wrap and freeze for 12-24 hours before serving.

You want it nice and firm before serving, and it thaws really fast!

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Albums to look for in 2017

by JASMINE SRONKOSKI | staff writer

“Eat it!”

That is what her mind tells her, So she does.

One cupcake Two cupcakes Three cupcakes Four, “How many can you eat Before you get sick on the floor?”

Five cupcakes Six cupcakes Seven cupcakes Eight “Keep eating like this And you will never get a date!”

Gulping down water Drowning her chocolaty binge, Filling the spaces in her stomach With a fast traveling liquid…

Easy to purge.

A finger down her throat One gag Two gags Three gags Four “I bet you won’t eat anymore.”

Five gags Six gags Seven gags Eight Tears are now streaming down her face She heaves her chocolate sins In the eager toilet bowl.

“I bet you want this to end” Mascara dripping from her Red rimmed eyes She wipes her mouth With the back of her hand They tell her when She feels this need, “Just breathe” “Count to ten” But she just wonders when She’ll get the urge To binge and purge again.

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06/09 “Heart Break” Lady Antebellum For fans of: Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts Date TBA “Turbo Grafx 16” Kanye West For fans of: Drake, Big Sean, A$Ap Rocky, Kendrick Lamar Date TBA “Music Is the Weapon” Major Lazer For fans of: Flume, Clean Bandit, Diplo, Calvin Harris Date TBA “Rolling Papers 2” Wiz Khalifa For fans of: Mac Miller, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Childish Gambino Date TBA “Later That Night” Jeremih For fans of: Trey Songz, Taio Cruz, Mario, Ne-Yo Date & Title TBA Thirty Seconds to Mars For fans of: Panic! At the Disco, BMTH, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy Date & Title TBA Lorde For fans of: Bastille, Melanie Martinez, Troye Sivan, alt-J

‘La La Land’ Movie Review

by MEGAN KENNELLY | staff writer

and LIZZY HOFF | assistant features editor

Pros: “La La Land” follows Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s characters as they struggle to become successful in their respective careers. If you are looking for a way to start watching musicals, this one might be perfect for you. It is easy to get caught up in the storyline and forget you’re watching a musical. The cast is filled with strong performers, both in song and dance. The fan favorite song, “City of Stars” has a beautiful piano rendition. Gosling and Stone provide witty banter and amazing chemistry to keep you enticed. The film contained a lot of appreciation for jazz, something the movie displayed as lacking in recent decades.

This gave the movie a unique feel—containing something that is rarely talked about in mainstream media. Some people might feel dissatisfied with the ending, but it shows the reality of the world we live in. It is easy to expect the traditional happy ending in the movies, but this film showed how realistic the encounters between Gosling and Stone’s characters are, right from the start. Not everything can be picture perfect, even in the movies.

Cons: It is hard to criticize “La La Land” without giving too much away. The biggest flaw I found in the movie is the ending (no spoilers, I promise). It didn’t turn out the way the audience was hoping and the flashback that plays makes the ending even worse. I can’t say Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are the best people to cast in a musical, but for this, they were pretty good.

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Reduce, Reuse, RecycleMania

TIPS with TRISH

by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer

Picture this: You’re at a basketball game. Loras is dominating the court: Duhawks, 44, University of Dubuque Spartans, 0. You’re feeling pretty confident about the game, so at halftime you decide to take a break from the action and head to the concession stand. You buy your food and turn to walk back to your seat.

And then you see it. A fellow Duhawk with an empty soda can. As if in slowmotion, their hand extends over the normal garbage can. Their fingers begin to release; your heart stops.

Popcorn and pretzel bits fly out of your own hand as you dive towards the garbage can. Just in time, you snatch the empty cylinder of aluminum out of the air before it can fall to its death in the waste receptacle of no return.

Crisis averted. Another can saved, to be recycled for another day.

If this is you, you’re in luck. For the next eight weeks, Loras College is taking part in a nationwide recycling initiative called RecycleMania.

This competition takes place in a number of colleges and universities across America. It promotes waste reduction and recycling by ranking all participating colleges on a weekly basis by how well they are recycling and how little trash they are generating. Here at Loras, the dorms and academic buildings are competing against one another on a smaller scale.

Loras student Haley O’Brien is taking charge of the program here and paving the way to greener community through the RecycleMania challenge.

“I am passionate about recycling and environmental mindfulness for a number of reasons,” she says. “But honestly (and this is going to sound hippy dippy), I just love the earth. Looking around at the grass, trees, oceans, mountains — you name it — I can’t think of any reason I shouldn’t devote time to taking care of our earth.”

So what can you do to get involved? Well, first, start recycling! Just look for those big beautiful blue bins that are home to recyclable objects such as paper, cans, and plastic bottles (But not glass—unfortunately, Iowa doesn’t recycle that!). You can recycle anywhere on campus—dorms, apartments, academic buildings—but when you recycle in your own residence hall, you can help your dorm in the recycling competition. The residence hall with the most recycled materials wins!

You can also attend the events put on by RecycleMania crew. Here’s a few activities you can put on your calendar: Thursday, Feb. 16: From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. stop by Thursdays in the library for a “Mug Shot.” If you bring a reusable mug for coffee, the RecycleManiacs will snap a pic of you and you’ll be entered to win a gift certificate to Magoo’s Pizza! Free coffee, treats, and the opportunity to win pizza? Whoever said helping the environment had to be hard?

Monday, March 6: Starting at 7:30 p.m., the RecycleManiacs will be doing a “Hall Crawl.” If you’re a resident of Binz or Beckman, all you have to do to participate is recycle! Super simple. And there’s an incentive to have a full recycling bin on this particular night: the RecycleManiacs will be going door-to-door in the halls, and if they “catch” you with stuff in your recycling bin, they’ll give you a baked good and sticker. Whoever said helping the environment had to be hard?

Stay tuned for more activities coming later in the semester. If you want to get more involved with this recycling initiative, contact Haley at Haley.OBrien@loras.edu. Stay sustainable, Loras!

The Lorian features 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.

A New Year Dear Trish, I’m not the best at following through with my New Year’s Resolutions. This year I am determined to make them realistic and attainable. I need some suggestions on how to follow through since that seems to be my biggest downfall. I start out with great ideas and aspirations and when I fall short, I just give up. I really need to stay on track this year. My top two hopes for the New Year are to stay more organized and to take better care of myself. I would appreciate some tips on either or both. Thanks.

Signed, A New Year Trish says, Let me start by addressing the whole New Year Resolution phenomena. Resolutions are rather bittersweet. On the one hand, they give us permission to start over and clean the slate.

Why we seem to struggle with doing this on our own at other times of the year is a mystery.

Maybe it’s the calendar thing or the fact that we are not alone in our journey to start fresh.

Whatever the reason, the New Year at least gives us permission to be hopeful. And I’m sure you agree that we, as Americans, could use a little more hope this year.

The negative side to resolutions however, is that our resolutions seldom work because they are based on the type of person we’re tired of being. We are often too focused on who or what we are not as opposed to looking at who or what we truly want to become. Plus, resolutions leave little room for growth since they are often all or nothing. They can be “broken” which sets us up for failure right from the start. Many of us feel discouraged by February and throw in the towel if January didn’t look like what we had anticipated. Time for a reframe. Consider your internal qualities you would like to nurture. Center yourself instead on who God wants you to become. This perspective might prove to be more fruitful than giving yourself a list of things you need to do.

Now, to address your resolutions more specifically. Organization and self-care, two good and very common goals for the New Year (both happen to be on my list as well). First, let me just say that although they are broad, I think picking two as opposed to ten is a good start.

Back to the whole, don’t set yourself up to fail. In regards to organization, I would stick to some basics. Nowadays, we make it harder than it needs to be and simple is better. Get a new planner and some highlighters and color code your day. Review your day every morning or the night before. Clean your desk or work space every night before you go to bed so you have less clutter and can get up feeling less stressed. Consider putting sleeping and eating into your schedule as well. If you don’t get these two in, the others will suffer. Make them a priority.

In regards to self-care, schedule time for it in your planner, too, and give it a special color.

If you don’t schedule downtime, it will likely be the last thing you get to which on many days means you may never get to it. Self-care may actually be the most important in your efforts to be productive with the other things. Exercise, prayer, meditation, and time with family and friends are all important elements to taking care of yourself.

Good luck for a happy and prosperous 2017!

Trish

A Glimpse of Ireland

by KATIE TOOZE | staff writer

It almost doesn’t feel like it’s been a whole six weeks since I arrived in Ireland. To say that it has been the adventure of a lifetime is quite the understatement. In this relatively short amount of time I have already learned, seen, and experienced so much. I’ve gotten settled into the townhouse, essentially mastered Dublin’s public transportation, been getting comfortable at my internship, and been on two weekend excursions to Galway and Dingle (with more to come), not to mention the language barrier! Around here crisps are chips, chips are fries, and if you hear someone talking about craic (pronounced crack), it’s not what you’re thinking. Craic is the Gaelic word for fun or entertainment. Needless to say, I’ve had a lot of craic in Ireland!

One thing that has caught me a little off guard here is the astounding beauty of Ireland. I knew that Ireland was beautiful, but I am surprised how often I am just awestruck by everything.

Every landscape feature is incredible, I promise not one picture does Ireland justice. I’ve seen several incredible landmarks including St. Stephens Green in Dublin and the Cliffs of Moher, but I have to say that the most spectacular place that I have been to so far

is definitely the Dingle Peninsula. One year National Geographic voted it the most beautiful place in the world. Not to mention we got to see Skellig Michael, the island filming location for “Star Wars” where Rey finds Luke Skywalker.

I could write so much more, but I think I’ll just leave it there.

I often wonder how I got so comfortable here so quickly. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in my routine that I almost forget that I’m 3,743 miles away from Dubuque. Don’t get me wrong, I still feel a random pang of homesickness every now and then, but one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far is to not let anything keep me from enjoying every second of my time here. Along with that, the best piece of advice that I received before coming to Ireland was to say yes to as much as I reasonably can (thanks JP). Saying “yes” has kept me so busy that even when I am missing home I can shift to thinking about all the wonderful memories I’m making. It also helps that my family and friends are only a FaceTime away.

To all Duhawks both home and abroad, I encourage you to make each day memorable (yes, even the average ones), continue being curious, and keep saying yes! Have a great semester!

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Feb. 16, 2017

Not all fats deserve their bad rap

by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer

Fats get a bad rap. Firstly, because we associate the word “fat” with the atrocious fallacy that the word as an adjective could possibly and adequately describe a fellow human being’s appearance. And secondly, because fats were deemed “Public Enemy No. 1” back when the food pyramid was created in 1992. But we have come a long way since then.

Fats have been slowly but surely climbing back up the nutritional ladder to claim their rightful place in our healthconscious society. Our bodies need three macronutrients to survive: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. To exclude one of these macronutrients would change the way our body functions. Obviously there are diets out there that intentionally leave out one macronutrient (for example: the ketogenic diet which excludes carbohydrates), but that’s really not how our bodies were designed to operate. We need fats to help absorb the nutrients we eat, to produce important hormones, and to keep our skin glowing and our hair shiny.

There are four types of fat: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans. The differences between these

different types come from their structure at the molecular level. Fats are essentially long chains of hydrocarbons (Translation: carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms bonded together) capped with a carboxyl group made of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms. Saturated fats are made of only singly-bonded carbon atoms, while the other three include both singly-bonded and double-bonded carbons. These double bonds are considered to be “degrees of unsaturation.”

Depending on the number and type of double bonds, we get different types of fats. Monounsaturated fats have only one double-bonded carbon per chain, and polyunsaturated fats have multiple double-bonded carbons per chain. An easy way to remember this is to look at the words’ prefixes — mono meaning one (i.e. one degree of unsaturation in the hydrocarbon chain) and poly meaning many (i.e. many degrees of unsaturation).

Trans fats are similar in the sense that they contain carbon-carbon double bonds, except these bonds are arranged in a “trans” configuration rather than the “cis” formation of the previously mentioned unsaturated fats. (And if you want a more complete explanation of these configurations, I would recommend

Fats have been slowly but surely climbing back up the nutritional ladder registering for Dr. Oostendorp’s course on organic chemistry. But for now, just trust me that they are two completely different arrangements of the carbon and hydrogen atoms.)

So why should we care what fats look like at the molecular level? Well, these molecular differences cause visible differences in our foods. For example, the dense nature of saturated fats cause them to be solid at room temperature. Butter and coconut oil are excellent examples of saturated fats. The double bonds in mono- and polyunsaturated fats make bumps in the perfectly straight lines of molecules, causing them to be more fluid.

Oils such as olive oil, canola oil and sesame oil include monounsaturated fats while soybean oil, sunflower oil, and corn oil include polyunsaturated fats. The “good fat” of salmon and other fish is also the polyunsaturated type of fat.

When it comes to healthiness, polyand monounsaturated fats are essentially

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equal in the realm of health benefits.

There is currently a debate on whether or not saturated fats are good or bad for you, but a recently published article in the European Journal of Nutrition showed that consuming whole-milk dairy products (i.e. products with saturated fats) has been linked to lower levels of obesity. So the debate is still out there, but the evidence is quite positive in the direction of reaccepting saturated fats into the “healthy” diet.

The one fat that is and always will be considered “bad” is trans fat. It is essentially an artificial fat, designed for products to have longer shelf lives because bacteria and fungi can’t even recognize it as a digestible fat. These imitation fats are indisputably correlated to heart disease, and we would all be smart to exclude it from our diets entirely. Avoid fried and uber-processed food, and you should be fine.

Bottom line: Fat is no longer the nutritional enemy it used to be. Rather, scientific evidence points to it being an important macronutrient for our overall health, just like proteins and carbohydrates. Just steer clear of those icky trans fats, and you’ll be on the road to macronutrient balance in no time.

Italy: My trials and travel Lent can be inspiration

by BRODERICK HOOKER | news editor

When I went to Italy, I never imagined all the terrible things that country would wreak upon my body. Being surrounded by so much beauty was almost desensitizing to me. In a short span of time, such things became normalized, which detracted from their significance.

The Colosseum, the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel. The height of human achievement all ran together as my small American mind tried to make sense of it all.

Perhaps this is why my body tried to shock me out of my complacency. I made a habit of going to daily Mass with my fellow students at the Carmelite Church, Santa Maria in Transpontina. An old beggar woman stood outside the church daily, asking for money from pious and presumably generous mass goers. Every day I looked at her, separated by the gulf of language, weighing my options between giving to her or not.

One morning I began to cough. It went away, and the day went by as smooth as any other day in the eternal city. Back at the hotel, I climbed the stairs, and my cough returned with ferocity. Such ferocity, in fact, that I had to spit up into the toilet. Looking into the porcelain bowl, my stomach tied itself into a knot.

I was seeing red. While the rest of the class met a community dedicated to charity and peacemaking, I spent the evening in a Roman hospital with our tour guide, a vivacious and impressive Dutch woman named Monique.

Hours passed as I witnessed a belligerent drunk argue with security guards (emergency rooms are the same everywhere). I was scolded by an old anarchist nurse to put my mask back on.

I made friends with an American woman and her mother, from Philadelphia.

I was comforted by the fact that the hospital assigned me a green dot, of lowest priority, and friends suggested such innocuous causes like dehydration or altitude sickness. After six hours in the hospital, they made no conclusions, but prescribed me an antibiotic.

Later that day I met another beggar woman, who I gave a bag of chestnuts, several Euros and a sandwich. She kissed my hand in gratitude and kept ramping up her need. Needing money for more meals, I had to tear myself away from her hard sell and displays of desperation.

Perhaps I had cursed myself again.

The next day I saw the Pope. Seeing the Servant of the Servants of God in person put my affliction in perspective.

This one little man from Argentina gave so many people hope and invigorated

new life into the Church. His address considered false hope in idols and real hope in God. After my ordeal, the Lord helped me not make my health an idol.

We drove to Siena the next day. It was my favorite city. Charming and medieval, the winding streets and brick buildings are perfect for getting lost. I saw St. Catherine of Siena’s head and childhood home. I was struck by the beauty of her life, and now I would consider her a new friend in heaven.

My first day in Florence was a waking nightmare. My stomach was not prepared to forgive me, and our tour stretched well into eternity, and by that I mean 4:30 p.m. The splendors of the Duomo and Michaelangelo’s David were dulled by desire to no longer exist.

The next day was bearable, and I had the privilege of seeing the greatest works of art in existence at the Uffizi gallery, while I was haunted by the thought struck with a third plague.

We returned to Rome. We saw the Great Synagogue, and learned about the Jewish people of Rome in their long, difficult and interesting history within the city. I was enlightened by my elder brothers in the faith, but more importantly, my appetite was back. If you are in Rome’s Jewish quarter, I recommend the fried artichoke.

In our final day, we went to Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, and climbed to the top of the Dome. The eternal city from above, I saw for myself that all roads lead to Rome. I sat on the Spanish steps.

I saw St. John Lateran the Cathedral Church of Rome. I climbed the Scala Sancta, the Holy Stairs, on my knees, as is customary. These stairs are the very same from Pontius Pilates Palace, where Our Lord was condemned to death, brought to Rome by the Empress Helena. It was one of the most powerful spiritual experiences of my life.

I left Italy ready for the familiar things. I did not leave full, but empty.

Empty of my pride, my own place in history diminished to a tiny blip of time. My name will likely be forgotten after I die, while Saints and Popes and Emperors from centuries past are still discussed. I took back a small bit of this place, so foreign and so central to my civilization. My favorite author, G.K. Chesterton, said “The whole object of travel is not to set foot in a foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” I returned to my home as a stranger. I hope that wherever I am, I learn from it like I learned from Italy.

for self-improvement

by CASSANDRA BUSCH | executive editor

Lent 2017 doesn’t start for a couple of weeks, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about what it’s going to mean for you this year. For a lot of us here at Loras College, that may mean a few things. Going to Mass more, abstaining from meat on Fridays, fasting, etc. However, even if you’re not Catholic you can use these forty days as without these things, the less appealing extra motivation to improve yourself, they will become. Sugar is almost and more specifically, your health, addictive to our bodies, and once we whether that be mental or physical. break the cycle, it is much easier to stick Many Catholics use Lent as a time to to a more wholesome diet without them. give something up, or do something The first couple days (and sometimes extra, so that they can devote more weeks) will be difficult, but once you time and energy to God and their faith. start getting used to a diet without as Non-Catholics can also use these forty days as a period of abstaining or fasting, much processed sugar, your body will adjust and start to feel healthier. Use and devote more time and energy the extra calories and room in your to whatever they want to improve appetite to incorporate a healthy item, themselves. There are countless like a piece of fresh fruit to add more different options that you can use to nutrients and vitamins to your day. better yourself during this period.

A third suggestion could be to give One thing that you can do is try to up Netflix or social media, or at least abstain from meat, as much as you reduce it. Use the extra time in your day can. Even if it’s not Friday, or even if to interact with others by socializing you’re not Catholic, research has shown with friends in real time, that incorporating dedicate more time to “vegetarian days” your faith if you wish to These forty days or even vegetarian do so, or to get off the meals into your diet can be used to couch and into the gym. periodically can be better yourself Any of these options will a healthy choice. benefit you physically physically, Admittedly I’m a and mentally, as all are vegetarian, and so it’s mentally, and great stress relievers, pretty easy for me to emotionally if and also will wake you make this suggestion. up instead of putting you you take the time But believe me, into a streaming-induced I’m not trying to to set a goal and coma. It can be difficult advocate a personal prepare yourself to keep yourself away agenda. Numerous to stick to it. since these influences are studies have shown so prevalent in all of our that vegetarians lives today, but it is well less often suffer worth it in the long run. from heart disease, Lent is a Catholic season, but type 2 diabetes, obesity and more. that doesn’t mean that others can’t Incorporating vegetarian days into participate in the spirit of selfyour routine can help to lower your improvement. These forty days can risks. Catholics already are supposed be used to better yourself physically, to abstain from meat during Fridays of mentally, and emotionally if you take Lent, so taking on this practice should the time to set a goal and prepare not be that hard as many restaurants yourself to stick to it. Many people offer additional meatless options during look at Lent as a second chance at their this time for that reason.

New Year’s resolution. Don’t put off Another common Lenten practice your ideas for a better you any longer, is giving up sweets or desserts. This is use these forty days as a jump start to obviously a healthy decision because it reduces sugar, sodium, fats, etc. that are a better tomorrow, and a better rest of harmful to us. Also, the longer you go your life.

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Feb. 16, 2017

Duhawks power up, 1 game at a time

by NATALIE DROESKE| sports editor

Sitting at 14-9 at the time of publication, the Loras women’s basketball team has surged headfirst into the second half of their season with a recent victory over Central and a solid showing against the Luther Norse.

After a slow start to the season, the IIAC tournament is in sight and these Duhawks want to make a strong showing.

“Our start hurt us a lot and we’re still trying to make up for that start, but we’re in a good position now,” said head coach Justin Heinzen.

With a five game winning streak under the belt and their eyes set on the future, this team’s balanced talent has the potential to do big things.

“Our inside game is a staple of ours for sure, and we’ve been able to balance that with shooting, especially in the second half of the season once our shooters got comfortable and in a rhythm,” said Heinzen. “The dynamics of being able to have a perimeter and a post game has been really strong for us.”

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You have to make the tournament to have a chance... you have to get there, to get there.

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In the wake of suffering the loss of senior Kat Cabrera to an Achilles injury at practice, four Duhawks shine and have stepped up to fill the gap: Senior post Lori Obendorf, senior forward Therese McMahon, junior Cyerra Hutchins, and junior Lauren Stanich.

“Those four players consistently have been good for us, but other players pop in big spots in different games,” Heinzen said.

Obendorf posted her fifth double-double of the season with a teamhigh of 15 points and 13 rebounds against the Norse on Saturday and continues to be a presence in the paint.

On a related note, Obendorf was also named to the CoSIDA academic all-district team last Thursday, an organization honoring academic and athletic excellence.

At this point in the season, it is important to remain focused and clearheaded, taking one game at a time. The Duhawks focus on the next game ahead and the next game only in order to divide and conquer.

“We just try to think about the next one, and that’s where all of our focus has been. Because if you look too far ahead, you might not get there. You have to make the tournament to have a chance … you have to get there to get there; you have to earn that opportunity,” said Heinzen. “You’re only as good as your next game, especially at this time of the year. You have to earn the next one every time.”

This squad has the strengths and ability to go far in the tournament this year. They are set to face Nebraska Wesleyan this Saturday after battling Coe on Wednesday.

Men’s volleyball swinging strong

Ross, Miller, Kuchenbecker, shine for Duhawks

by AARON BROEGE| sports writer

Nine matches into the season, men’s volleyball is looking like a formidable opponent in the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League.

While a record of two wins and four losses in the conference leaves something to be desired, the Duhawks’ home record of 3-1, along with their overall record of 4-5, proves that there is much more to come from this team. With a slew of returners and six new athletes, experience will be key as the Duhawks look to improve on their previous season.

The season got off to a great start with an emphatic win over Mount Mercy and Illinois Tech. With a pair of 3-0 sweeps, the Duhawks were primed to perform. Junior Dylan Ross’ 13 kills, and sophomore Austin Kuchenbecker’s .625 attack percentage helped ease the Duhawks past both teams.

The Duhawks’ momentum was slowed

by Quincy in the third match of the season, as Loras took a 3-0 loss, despite close sets.

Not all was lost in the match, however. The Loras defense showed up to play that day, with 13 team digs, and seven players recording each one. Despite their first loss, the men proved that they were capable of playing as a team.

In their first conference match of the season, the Duhawks traveled to Greenville, where they earned their first victory outside of Dubuque. Greenville put up a fight, but the men were able to pull through with a 3-2 win over the Panthers.

Ross led the way with a program-record 20 kills, while sophomore Alfredo Lopez and junior Shayne Marquez combined for 60 assists, giving the offense a massive boost. The win marked the first time in the program’s three-year history that Loras opened conference play with a win.

The Duhawks hit a losing skid starting with a trip to Missouri, where they took on Fontbonne in another conference match.

Despite leading the first two sets, Fontbonne was able to turn the tables and win

in three straight sets. Ohio was not a welcoming state for the Duhawks either, as they faced losses to both Wittenberg and Mount St. Joseph.

Against Wittenberg, the Duhawks were able to bring the match to five sets, largely in part to standout performances from both Kuchenbecker and sophomore Aaron Miller.

With Loras down 2-0, the Duhawks mounted a comeback, winning sets three and four. Unfortunately, Wittenberg got the best of the Duhawks in set five, taking it 15-10.

The match against Mount St. Joseph was not as close, despite Loras winning the first set by a convincing margin. A breakout performance by Ian Walsh was not enough to stop the Lions’ rally, as Mount St. Joseph went on to win the next three sets. This loss wrapped up the end of a five match away campaign, in which the Duhawks were able to pull out one win.

With a 1-3 record in the conference, the Duhawks returned home to face Benedictine for a much needed win. A dramatic match followed, with Loras narrowly winning the first two sets, matched by Benedictine taking sets three and four from the Duhawks.

The home magic was with the Duhawks that night, as they took the fifth set in dominant fashion, earning another home win and their second win in the conference. Three Duhawks combined for 43 of the 61 kills, contributing greatly to the victory.

Unfortunately, the home win streak came to a close on Saturday as MSOE got the best of the Duhawks. In their sixth conference game, the Duhawks dropped three straight sets, falling to 2-4 in the conference, and 4-5 overall.

Up next for the Duhawks is Marian University, who enters the match at 3-5 overall with a 2-2 record in the MCVL. With the match at home, make sure to go support your Men’s Volleyball team at 7 p.m. from Lillis Court, as they look to improve their conference record, as well as get to .500 overall.

Men’s basketball team tied for 1st in IIAC, clinches tournament spot

Coach says DiCanio is a formidable player, especially as a defender

by FRANK FERNANDEZ| sports writer

While many Duhawks were at home enjoying winter break, the men’s basketball team were on a mission to deliver Loras their first conference championship in a decade.

On December 10, the Duhawks defeated UW-La Crosse and kick started an 11game winning streak that shot them up the standings. The rocky start to the season seems like a distant memory for Loras, as they currently sit in a tie for first place with Buena Vista.

After their long win streak came to an end, the Duhawks dropped back-to-back conference games to Wartburg and Simpson. The drought did not last long as the men bounced back with two more Iowa Conference victories this past week.

The first of these two games came against the Central College Dutch in the AWC. The Duhawks started slow, falling behind by double digits in the first half

before cutting it to a six point deficit at the break.

As the second half got underway, the Dutch regained their double digit advantage and led by as many as 14, hitting 10 three pointers for the game.

Loras began their comeback thanks to senior center Danny Quinn, kick starting a 20-0 run that put the Duhawks ahead for good. Defense was the difference as the Duhawks forced seven turnovers and held on for an 82-71 victory.

The second game of the week brought the Duhawks on the road to Decorah to take on the Luther College Norse. This game belonged to sophomore guard-forward Ryan DiCanio as he shot lights out all day.

“Ryan DiCanio has been a guy that has really committed himself to rebounding and defending and has become one of the best defenders in our league,” said head coach Chris Martin.

DiCanio finished with 27 points and shot 6-for-7 from deep, including three straight in a 70 second span.

“Once I see the ball go through the hoop, my confidence just builds,” said DiCanio.

“So after that first three-pointer hit went in, my confidence to shoot the next one

raised and then it was just a snowball effect for the rest of the game.”

The Duhawks as a team shot 59.1 percent for the game from threepoint and held off Luther, 86-72.

While the Duhawks have already clinched a spot in the conference tournament, they are still fighting for home court advantage, which makes the final two regular season games that much more important.

“The aspect of our team I love the most is we don’t ever slow down,” DiCanio said.

“We are at the end of our season and our practices are still tougher than ever. With that being said, I believe we have a strong chance in the upcoming postseason with the heart and desire we play with.

Right now, we are just focused on getting a first round bye for the playoffs.”

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The purple and gold next will go to Cedar Rapids to take on Coe. The first time the two sides met this season went the Duhawks way in an 88-75 triumph, led by the hot shooting of sophomore Josh Ruggles.

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Loras swim team succeeds at Liberal Arts Championship Individual and team victories lead to strong showing for Duhawks at biggest meet.

by RACHEL PRENDERGAST| guest sports writer

photo courtesy of REBECCA EYMAN

Runners log top-10 fastest times at 2 meets

by AUDREY MILLER| staff writer

This past Saturday marked another successful weekend for the Loras College Track and Field program. The majority of the team competed at the UW-Platteville Invite in Wisconsin, while a select few distance runners traveled to Grinnell, Iowa for the Darren Young Classic.

Between these two meets, the team’s all-time record book was updated with fifteen new additions to the top-ten fastest times run in program history.

Among these phenomenal athletes were students of all ages--seniors, juniors, sophomores, and even a good number of first-years.

Elyse Acompanado, a first year track athlete, took the record book by storm this week with her amazing performances in the long jump and triple jump. She wasted no time breaking the school record in the long jump—a distance of 5.65 meters — and jumping her way to the fifth best time in school history in the triple jump. Her long jump distance is currently the 7th best in the nation, placing her on the path to the indoor national championships in a few weeks.

Two more first-year sprinter superstars, Gabby Noland and Patrick Mikel, both ran the 400 meter dash with times that placed them 10th (Noland) and 4th (Mikel) alltime fastest times in program history.

Other notable sprinter performances included Colby Rattenborg and Jacob Beaton in the 60 meter dash, both running times of just over 7

seconds to place them at 4th and 6th in the record book, respectively.

The dynamic relay team of senior Alexis Hanson, freshman Alexis Alt, and juniors Alyssa Simon and Rachel Kilburg claimed the top spot in their 4x200 event a full four seconds ahead of the competition, finishing with a time of 1:46.84.

Senior Audrey Hooks also had a fantastic weekend, running a personal best of 9.07 seconds in the 60 meter hurdles. This time placed her at the 3rd all-time fastest female hurdler in the record book, and also allowed her to qualify for the indoor national championships.

On the distance side of the spectrum, the women’s 5k had three additions to the all-time record list. Firstyear Maeve Dunaway had quite the debut at the Darren Young Classic, running her first 5k ever and becoming the 6th fastest 5k runner in Loras’ indoor track and field history.

Following closely behind Dunaway was senior team captain Emily Day, who has claimed her own spot in the record book as the 7th fastest female 5k runner with her time of 18:58.69, just breaking 19 minutes.

Overall, this weekend brought a lot of amazing performances as evidenced by the many record-list additions. And there will be more to come in the next two weeks: the University of Dubuque is hosting a track meet this Friday, Feb. 17 as well as the IIAC Conference championships on Feb. 24 & 25.

Since September of last year, the men’s and women’s swim teams have been working day in and day out for the Liberal Arts Championship meet where the team finishted sixth.

The countless laps paid off this past weekend as both teams placed sixth and took down a number of school records at the Principia College pool. Two Duhawks became Liberal Arts Champions: Mikayla Lengwin dove her way to first in both the 1 meter and the 3 meter diving events, and Ike Casey earned his titles in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle.

The men scored 503 points total with many members making appearances on the podium. Nick Baron took third in both the 1 meter and 3 meter diving events. Mac Faldet earned second place in the 100 breastroke with a time of 56.43. Casey was back on the podium taking second in the 100 backstroke.

Two of the men’s relays placed third-- the

100 Backstroke 100 Breastroke 200 Medley Relay 400 Medley Relay 100 Backstroke 200 Backstroke 200 Medley Relay

200 free relay and the 400 medley relay.

On the women’s side, Kaitlyn LaGrange earn a fifth place medal with her 5:06.76 in the 400 IM. Kim Breaux made two appearances on the podium, finishing fourth in the 100 butterfly (1:00.08), and fourth in the 200 butterfly (2:18.07).

Freshman Logan Eckhardt placed sixth in the 100 breastroke with a 1:10.02, a personal best.

Kasey Jacobson stepped on the podium for both the 100 and 200 backstroke events. She placed third in the 100 and fourth in the 200.

Together, the women scored 440 points total.

All together the team took down seven records over the three day event: The head coach of the Duhawk swimmers, Ben Gill said: “I thought the team did really well. We stepped up in a lot of races and dropped a lot of time, and hit some really key dives. It was exciting to see the team step up at the big moment and swim and dive so well.

As a coach I couldn’t be more proud of how the swimmers and divers performed.”

Not all of the swimmers broke records, but all of the swimmers on the team worked unbelievably hard to reach their goals. This final meet is about celebrating and showcasing all that work.

Ike Casey (51.01f) Mac Faldet (55.85) Ike Casey, Mac Faldet, Brandon Pillars, Blake Ruiz (1:34.73) Ike Casey, Mac Faldet, Brandon Pillars, Blake Ruiz (3:29.01) Kasey Jacobson (1:00.26) Kasey Jacobson (2:10.74) Jennifer Young, Logan Eckhardt, Kim Breaux, Kasey Jacobson (1:52.12)

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Duhawk wrestling relies on all classes for mats With duals complete, Duhawks look to train for NCAA Regional

by SEAN WHITLEY| sports writer

Since last semester the Duhawks have been on a role, tearing people up and down the mat, coming into their last dual against Wartburg for the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) Championship.

The Wartburg Knights haven’t lost on a conference dual in 25 years. The Duhawks being ranked No. 2 in the conference came out hoping to put the Knights on their heels and give them their first conference loss in 25 years.

Starting the dual with very close matches by making them go to decision, the Knights hoped to break away with the win. The Duhawks kept clawing at the Knights and leaving all the matches very close. They were not able to pull out the win against the No. 1 ranked team in the country.

The Knights and the Duhawks kept the night interesting even though the final score did not show it. The Knights ended up defeating the Duhawks 32-0.

Noticeable matches throughout the night that made the Knights really work hard for a win included that of freshman Guy Patron Jr. and senior Evan Weaver. Weaver at the 149 pound weight class wrestled back in the third period to almost beat the top ranked Kenny Martin.

Weaver scored six points in the third period in his almost comeback win.

Patron had an exciting match, losing 6-1 after the first period, battling back and almost winning the Duhawks only match of the night. Patron lost 9-6 but with some controversy ruling by the ref.

The Duhawks then went on to a Last Chance Invite on Saturday in Pella, Iowa at Central College. The Duhawks showed some dominance in the tournament.

Sophomore Gabriel Pleasants had an unbelievable day winning the 165

pound weight class. Pleasants first beat Nebraska Wesleyan’s Nathan Hunt 5-4 and then trumping his teammate Keegan Gilligan 14-9.

Pleasants biggest win on Saturday was in the championship match against Austin Scotts from Simpson College with a pin in the second period.

The Duhawks also had sophomore Sam Schuler who gave a good look at the tournament. Schuler ended up taking third place on Saturday.

Schuler started strong with defeating John Polk from Central College with a 16-0 tech fall. Schuler then lost 9-5 to Devein Roettger from Cornell. Schuler kept his head high and looked for revenge in the next two matches, first defeating his own teammate Sam Elston and then defeating Lane Rumelhart 8-4 to win the third place match.

Sophomore Javier Soto made himself known on Saturday in the 195 pound weight class. Soto made an opening statement with a win over Dubuque’s Raven Rodriguez, 11-4 decision. Soto then moved on to pin Corbin Folsom from Central College in the first period. With hopes high and ready to take on Central’s Duncan Lee in the title match, Soto came in and fell short of the win. Folsom won 3-1 and

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stopped Soto from getting a takedown for the win and becoming the 195 pound champion.

The Duhawks have now finished the duals for the season and have their hopes high for NCAA Division II Central Regional tournament on February 25. The Duhawks are preparing and hoping the send some wrestlers to the championships in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

MOODY MOMENTS

Super Bowl LI outcomes Imagine a football team being up 28-3 at the end of the first half and still controlling much of the lead through the entire third quarter.

Gerrand Moody Who would you expect to win? Most people sports columnist would say the team that was up by 28.

Well you would be wrong. Super Bowl LI featuring the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots might have been one of the most exciting Super Bowls in recent years. There’s no doubting that, with the most epic comeback from the New England Patriots and no shortage of scoring, but what I don’t agree with was the outcome of the game.

How does New England win this game? From the start I wanted the Atlanta Falcons to win. They deserved it more than New England and they had all the pieces they needed to win this game. They had star wide receiver Julio Jones who averaged 17 yards per reception and had a total of 1,409 yards and was the number 2 wide receiver in the league according to espn.com.

They also had star quarterback Matt Ryan averaging 13 yards per completion with a total of 4,944 yards this season. Not to mention a plethora of offensive weapons.

New England only had Tom Brady, arguably one of the best quarterbacks of all time, but other than this they were working with undrafted and very low draft pick receivers. Not to mention there is much of a negative image about Tom Brady.

According to Stephen A. Smith, famous sports commentator, “Tom Brady was arrogant, uppity, and selfish.” There was also the huge controversy with the deflate gate where he was said to have deflated the footballs during one of the playoff games. Tom Brady was suspended the first four games of the season for this. This is only one of the scandals surrounding Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Matt Ryan and the Falcons on the other hand have no priors on their record. Head coach Dan Quinn was very humble about his defeat so much so that he impressed a former head coach, Brian Billick, he had nothing but good words to say about Dan Quinn “Dan Quinn gracious in defeat. That is a man that will get this team back on track and have them back in position. Trust me.”

Words from Brian Billick.

Although I may not agree with the outcome there is no question that Super Bowl LI was a great one.

Hopefully the Falcons can recover from this loss and bounce back next year.

Hopefully to finish the job this time.