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March 20, 2014 — Vol. 92, Issue 11

Housing sign-up fast approaching by MARY AGNOLI| co-executive editor

One of the most stressful days for Loras students is quickly approaching. No, it’s not registering for fall classes or even midterms, but rather, housing sign-ups. And this year brings with it a particular uneasiness due to the employment of a new, electronic approach to housing sign-ups. “In the past we had a process that was in person for students and was three days long,” said Molly Burrows Schumacher, assistant dean of students. “It was pretty intensive, took a long time and a lot of energy for students to be a part of that. It was also very difficult with schedules.”

With the new system, powered by Simple Campus Housing, making its debut on Sunday, Residence Life is excited for the flexibility if allows for students. For example, Duhawks who are studying abroad no longer need to worry about finding proxies for sign-ups. In addition, this online service provides students with the ability to check the availability of desired housing options with a few simple clicks of the mouse, instead of trekking to the ballrooms every hour or so, as was necessary in the past. Some components of the old housing system, however, are still in place. “[The brackets] are determined by credits,” said Jina Quade, assistant director of res-

idence life. “It’s the same as we’ve always done it in that respect.” However, instead of the sequential and individual-number “lottery” system, a small group of students in each time slot all have equal opportunity for selecting their desired housing. Due to past experiences, Burrows Schumacher and Quade estimate that out of the 70 students per half-hour slot, only about 15 to 20 will actually register. This is both due to upperclassmen living off campus and students with overlapping registration times rooming together. Therefore, for the students who are used to the number “lottery” system and knowing when particular housing options are

filled by said numbers, they encourage students to use the “15 per half-hour” rule. “It’s going to be a learning experience,” said Burrows Schumacher. Residence Life is even taking the precaution of opening sign-ups for the first few students to ensure there are no problems with the system come Sunday and the following week. They also encourage students to fill out their profile on the website prior to Sunday, because they will be unable to sign-up if they are not registered. If students have any more concerns about the new system, representatives of Residence Life will be outside of the cafe during the lunch period to answer any questions.

Meet the musicians: The songs and stories of 6 students by CLAIRA SIEVERDING| for the lorian

The following juniors and seniors are excited to share their talents with the Loras community. They have worked many hours to prepare for this major event in their education. Join these music students at their recitals to enjoy all that they have worked towards so far in their music educations. Senior Elizabeth Turner has been playing piano for 16 years and drums for 13 years. For her recital she has prepared numerous pieces that incorporate the piano, marimba, timpani, and other percussion equipment. This is Turner’s senior capstone, and she has practiced a few hours every day to prepare for this recital. Music is important to Turner because it is an outlet for her. She explains that music can touch the lives of many people and it puts people in a better mood. After graduation she plans to move to Chicago to pursue her music career. Currently she is part of an indie rock band that is recording an album and plans on touring the Midwest. Turner’s recital will take place on March 23 at 5 p.m. in Gallagher Hall. Jenna Adams is also currently a senior. She has been playing piano for 17 years and clarinet for 12 years. Adams learned her first organ piece when she was 18, and is starting to learn classical guitar. She has prepared pieces for her recital that include the organ and guitar. Adams will also be playing an organ and piano duet with her mother. “I want everyone to understand that this is not your typical grandma’s church’s organ music,” said Adams. “I hope to express that organ music doesn’t have to be slow and boring and only played in church. Organ music has a very rich history and there are thousands of beautiful works that bring new light to such an old instrument. Many of the works have been composed for sacred purposes, which reflects how the organ has traditionally been used for sacred purposes.” Music is very important to Adams. She has found a lot of meaning in music, and music can express emotions in a vastly more vivid manner than words could ever attempt. After graduation Adams is looking to go to the Des Moines, IA area. She plans on teaching piano lessons, playing at church, and directing the New Horizons band in Indianola, IA. Adams will perform on April 6 at 2 p.m. in Church of the Nativity. Rachel Timmerman is a junior. She has been playing piano since second grade but did not start singing till later in life. Timmerman started performing solos in high school and then became more active with singing in college. At Timmerman’s recital with Anne Spoden, she will be singing pieces in Italian, French, and English. She will also be performing a couple of piano pieces. Timmerman has stuck with music for so long because it is her passion. She explained that it is

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Elizabeth Turner, Anne Spoden, Rachel Timmerman, Jenna Adams, Emmalyne Smith and Julianna Bonfig have each worked since last semester on pieces for their recitals, many of which take place this weekend. one of the few things that she never gets tired of learning about. She loves passing on her musical knowledge to others, especially when she teaches piano lessons. Timmerman plans on graduating in May of 2015 with a music education degree and hopes to get a job in this field. There will also be snacks provided after her recital which will take place on March 22 at 1 p.m. in Gallagher Hall. Anne Spoden is a junior. She has been singing her whole life, but really got serious about singing when she was in high school. Spoden has also been playing piano since she was six years old; however, she will not be performing any piano pieces at her recital with Rachel Timmerman. Spoden will be singing selections in Italian, German, and English. She loves everything about music. She loves the sound, the emotion, and the beauty of music. Spoden would like everyone to come enjoy the music that she is performing and experience the beauty of music. After graduation Anne plans on being hap-

py and successful with whatever she does, whether she goes to grad school, gets her teaching license, or stays in Dubuque. Spoden will be performing on March 22 at 1 p.m. in Gallagher Hall with Timmerman. Julianna Bonfig is a junior this year. Her mother taught her how to play the piano in third grade, and also taught her how to sing by singing the oldies in the car. She has been playing the trumpet since fourth grade. Bonfig will be playing many pieces at her recital with Emmalyne Smith that include singing, piano, and trumpet. She will be performing a wide genre of music that includes things from J.S. Bach and Mozart to Fiddler on the Roof. Bonfig would encourage anyone who is familiar with any of the genres of music to attend. She believes that music is one of the best therapeutic tools, and that there is a style of music that is perfect for every situation and mood that one experiences in life. Some of her most cherished moments have been through the opportunities that music has given her.

After graduation Bonfig plans on furthering her education in music to become a music therapist. She would like to give to others by sharing with others the gift that was given to her, and would love to do this by working in a Children’s Hospital or work with patients with Alzheimer’s. Bonfig will perform on March 23 at 1 p.m. in Gallagher Hall. Emmalyne Smith is a junior at Loras College. She has played piano since first grade, but has only been singing since freshman year of high school. Smith has prepared songs in Italian, English, and a couple of musical theatre pieces at her recital with Julianna Bonfig. Smith said this is not a pop concert so don’t expect that. It involves many technical pieces that show off our talents. Music has always been part of her life, and she did not want lose that part of her life while in college. After graduation she currently does not have any definite plans. Her recital will take place on March 23 at 1 p.m. in Gallagher Hall.


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