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November 21, 2013 — Vol. 92, Issue 7

Psi Chi organization psyched about psychology

by MARY AGNOLI | co-executive editor

Although Psi Chi may not be well-known on campus, it is certainly a hidden gem. Psi Chi is the National Honor Society, specifically in the field of psychology. And although it was founded in 1929, a chapter was not formed at Loras until 1995 for the purpose of “encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.”

“I chose to be a part of Psi Chi because it seemed to be a great environment to learn more about the field of psychology,” said Claira Sieverding, a junior psychology and business management double-major. “This organization has enabled me to utilize the opportunities here at Loras specifically for psychology majors.”

However, admission to this organization takes more than just love for the subject. Members also must maintain active involvement in the Psychology Department and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Psi Chi carried on one of its traditions on Thursday, Nov. 14, when members

gathered for “Get Psyched Night,” where five new members, Michael Carvey, Alexandra DiVito, Alexis Mollahan, Stephanie Popovich and Carolina Rusinque, were inducted into the program.

Following the ceremony and testimonies from current Psi Chi members about the opportunities that have arisen during their college career due to this organization, Dr. Tom Ottavi, the current clinical director of Hillcrest Family Services, spoke to the attendees.

“What we like to do in this organization is find people in the community who are working in the businesses we think students would like to pursue in the future,” said senior and president of Psi Chi Nick Neibergall. “I actually worked with Dr. Ottavi at an internship when I was only a sophomore.”

What Ottavi shared with the gathered faculty members and students was the wide range of experiences that can come from their shared field of study. His personal experiences ranged from teaching tennis in Europe to joining the Iowa National Guard.

“The most important thing I took away from his talk was to have direction, but to also be flexible,” said senior psychology major Jess Fino, who is the acting treasurer of Psi Chi. In general, Get Psyched Night was centered on the accomplishments and possibilities within the Psychology Department.

“You can get a psychology major almost anywhere,” said assistant professor of psychology Dr. Sara Bagley. “What makes Loras unique is some opportunities that really give (students) hands-on experience.”

Such opportunities range from access to research labs, internships within the community, and peer-assistant positions specifically within the psychology department. “(The event) facilitated great discussion for what is happening here at Loras and in the larger community regarding psychology,” said Sieverding.

Look for more events sponsored by Psi Chi next semester, including a fundraiser at HuHot in February and Brain Awareness Day on March 10.

KLCR reboots

Radio station has been off the air for the past 2 years

by CASSANDRA BUSCH | news editor

KLCR is on its way back, and organizers hope to make it bigger and better than ever.

KLCR is Loras College Radio. The K is a radio call sign that all stations are required to have. They are assigned to each station in existence, and most college radio stations share the “K” call sign. KLCR was started in the 1970s, but for the past two years it has not been up and running.

Nick Utter is at the head of the reboot of KLCR. Utter rebuilt the executive board, diagnosed some previous problems and came up with solutions to solve the current state of the station, and started the ball rolling on making connections and getting things going.

He also had to rewrite and update the constitution, among many other tasks that had to be done before the station could broadcast again.

However, Utter was not alone in his desire to get KLCR back to where it used to be for current students to enjoy. The executive board and other supporters have been working tirelessly to spread the word about the reboot and have done this in large part through social media, like their Facebook page. They also have created a blog on Tumblr that they encourage every student to check out.

KLCR plans to be on the air again and fully functioning by second semester. A Loras graduate, Zachary Jaikaitis, from ZJ Tech Solutions will be coming in during J-term to assist in setting up the technical aspects and testing the equipment. After testing is complete,

photos by CHELSEA McCARRAHER

Above: Nick Utter and Stephanie Benic work in the KLCR office.

Below: Executive Board members (clockwise from left): Leah Galleger, Nick Utter, Stephanie Benic, Emily Anne Halder, Josh Kessenich and Joshua Feldhaus. the station will be streaming music 24/7 through the KLCR website, loras. edu/klcr. Deejays will come in and host radio shows. They will be able to decide themselves whether they would like to talk, play music, or give updates about the news or their organizations.

Besides the technical aspect of the reboot, the station is reorganizing the office, gathering new music selection, working on broadcasting, updating new technology, etc. Utter is overseeing all of this as the general station manager of KLCR, and has enjoyed the experience.

“I love music and saw KLCR as an awesome way to share my music taste,” Utter said when asked about his desire to participate in the station and its reboot.

The staff of the station stresses that anyone has the ability to get involved in KLCR, no matter their experience level or their major. Students of a variety of fields are involved, and some of these include media studies, business, social work, education and public relations.

If anyone likes music, they are encouraged to reach out and give involvement in the station a chance. Students that are interested in becoming a part of the station should contact Utter through e-mail or in person. KLCR also has office hours almost every day on the second floor of Hoffmann Hall.

“We have larger and smaller roles available for those who have lots of time to give or barely any. Don’t hesitate to get involved,” Utter encourages.

If anyone wants to find out more information on the station, he or she should check out the blog or Facebook page of KLCR. The station has Music Mondays, Throwback Thursdays and Flesh it Out Fridays that are posted every week. There are also CD reviews posted periodically. Whether one wants to listen in or host a show, KLCR offers something for everyone.

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Dr. Tom Ottavi, the current clinical director of Hillcrest Family Services, spoke at Psi Chi’s “Get Psyched Night” on Thursday, Nov. 14.

College lands $175,000 estate pledge

President Jim Collins announced that Loras College has received an irrevocable $175,000 estate pledge from Al (’69) and Martha Ruffalo, bringing the institution one step closer to its Loras Legacy Campaign goal of $75 million.

The contribution will establish the Al and Martha Ruffalo Entrepreneurship Fund, which will support faculty scholarship and student project initiatives.

“Al and Martha have been strong supporters of Loras College for many years. Their gift amount perfectly and intentionally coincides with Loras’ 175th anniversary celebration.

Further, their generosity to the Inspiring Lives and Leadership Campaign is testament to the deep affection Loras alumni have for their alma mater,” said Collins.

“I have had the pleasure to be on hundreds of college campuses during the past 20 years and Loras stands out as one of the best national gems of higher education,” said Al Ruffalo. “It is with a great sense of pride that Martha and I are establishing the fund. As an alumnus, Loras has always seemed like family to me.”

Kicked off on Oct. 10, the Inspiring Lives and Leadership Campaign is the largest fundraising campaign in the 175-year history of the college. In addition to raising funds to support student aid and faculty/staff professional development, the campaign seeks funds to build upon the launch of its new MBA program and business analytics curricular focus.

“Thanks to these types of significant commitments, the campaign is gaining significant momentum. We have every belief that we will not only meet, but exceed our $75 million goal,” said Collins.

Ruffalo received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Loras in 1969 and is the founder and executive chairman of RuffaloCODY, the leading provider of technology-enabled fundraising and enrollment management services for higher education and high affinity-based nonprofit organizations.

After serving on the Loras Board of Regents from 1998 to 2007, Ruffalo was named Regent Emeritus in 2008. In 2011, he received the Loras Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions made to Loras. Al and Martha have generously supported many projects across campus, including the walkway that was named for them and connects the Academic Resource Center and Alumni Campus Center.

The Ruffalo’s son, Paul, also graduated from Loras in 2000.

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Who and what is the ‘norm’?

by SEABELO MONTWEDI| staff writer

What is normal, and who determines what is normal and what is not? Is it society, our families, our friends or can every individual construct their own definition of normal?

The world has perceptions of normalcy, and the “I am Norm” campaign believes that the world should abandon those perceptions and learn to embrace and appreciate diversity among individuals. In January 2010, twenty young people, with and without disabilities, flew from various locations across the United States to meet each other for the very first time in Washington, DC. These young people, who came from diverse backgrounds and places, believe that diversity makes us stronger.

Therefore, people should not have to fit a mold in order to fit into the community.

In 2010, those twenty students developed the “I am Norm” campaign to raise awareness and encourage schools to promote the “I Am Norm” saying and idea. The Loras College campaign, which is organized and hosted by the eDUcational club and DuBuddies, decided to host a week-long awareness session to encourage Loras students to appreciate diversity and accept that every person is normal in a unique way.

Therefore, the two clubs will be hosting several activities throughout the week.

Meet Board of Regents member Sister Margaret Wick

by LAUREN PETERMAN | staff writer

photos by ELIZABETH EVERSOLE

Who is really “normal?” How is “normal” defined in society today? A sign asks passersby to think about and respond to these questions.

To kick-start the awareness week, there was a showing of the movie, “Lars and the Real Girl” in the Wahlert Curriculum Library.

“We chose this movie to demonstrate that the character Lars is indeed normal and the movie was recommended to us by one of our advisors,” said Alexandria Settanni, president of the eDUcational club.

Other activities that will take place include a speech by Megan Redmond. Megan completed an internship this summer working with students with disabilities and helping them transition to life after high school. She will share her experiences with students and how that experience changed her perception of normal.

This is to be followed by an “Ability Celebration” which is aimed at celebrating the diversity among Loras students.

The celebration will allow students to share their experiences with disabilities in the classroom and how they perceive the word “normal.” To wrap up the awareness week, there will be a video shooting of students in the community who will be answering the question,“Who Is Norm.”

The eDUcation club is hosting this awareness week because they are “interested in inclusion and promoting it in our own classrooms and making the statement that inclusion is possible in the community as well.”

“We want to bring the awareness of the use and the perception of the word ‘normal,’” said Settanni. “Though we all have different abilities, not one of us is truly different than one another because we are all norm. Although we are all individual people, we can all be considered (normal).”

Sister Margaret Wick has been a member of the Board of Regents since 2003. When she moved to Dubuque in 2003, Sr. Wick moved into the Mother House of the St. Francis Order, and began to manage the Alverno Senior Apartments.

She started her academic career as a professor of sociology at Briar Cliff, later progressing to academic dean and then president. She has over 25 years of experience in higher education, and she currently serves as the vice president of the St. Francis Order.

“I wanted to stay involved with college and higher education. I thought being a board member would be a wonderful way to keep going,” she said. “At Briar Cliff, I actually had a lot of admiration for Loras, so I knew it was a good opportunity. Also, I really understand boards need a good mix of people, and it was real important that Loras had more women on the board.”

Sister Margaret has served on the academic committee and now serves on the finance committee. “I bring a good eye to balance being sure Loras keeps focusing on academics,” she said.

Sister Margaret recognizes the need to continually adapt with the changing times while working towards the development of each student.

“The focus of Loras must be to build the Catholic identity and getting students ready for a world that is so different (from college life),” she said.

“Students need to know how to write and speak, and I hope Loras holds on to that education of the whole person, even in a wired age. The core of education of the whole person will look really different; experiential learning will go forward much more strongly.”

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Loras offers students ‘New World, New Experience’ ‘‘

by SEABELO MONTWEDI | staff writer

Abigail Behrens, study abroad assistant coordinator.

In recent years, Loras College has held some of the same events such as the Study Abroad General Information session and the Study Abroad Fair, which is the culminating event that creates a platform for prospective study abroad students to meet with all the parties that can share information with them such as study abroad alumni, alumni, and affiliated study abroad partners. However, this year the CEL office took the celebrations to a whole new level by bringing new events.

One of the new additions was a storytelling forum in the form of a panel discussion titled the “New World, New Experience” which consisted of international students and study abroad alumni. The panel discussion was centered on shifting perspectives and topics that transcend borders. Another new addition was the International Photo Contest where students submitted their favorite photo from their time abroad. The photo with the most votes won. The winner of the

The world is moving quickly towards one big global village. Loras College is preparing its students for that fast-approaching change. This past week, the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL) partnered with the Intercultural Programs Office (IPO) to bring to Loras the International Education Week (IEW).

The IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education with the goal to “celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.”

For the CEL office, the aim was to spread awareness and knowledge of academically-focused international opportunities available to Loras College students through collaborative efforts with faculty and student groups. Though this is somewhat similar to the goal set by the U.S. departments of State and Education, the CEL office sought to do more. “[We] dug deeper into some of the rich experiences students have had or are having and the perspectives that form from such transformational experiences,” said

All of the IEW events were supported in many ways by these individuals who have come to understand the importance of education across borders and across various cultural contexts.

Abigail Behrens

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Study Abroad Assistant Coordinator

contest was Elizabeth Eversole (’14) with her photo titled “Two Local Girls” which was taken in Semachaca, Guatemala.

The International Educational Week is much more than learning about the study abroad opportunities offered by Loras. It is an opportunity for everyone to learn about the different cultures, and to accept and respect one another’s differences. “(I thought) Botswana was one huge

Loras musicians perform the ‘Mysteries of Christmas’ It will be performed by the Loras College Choirs and Wind Ensemble on Nov. 23 in Christ the King Chapel The Loras College Choirs and Wind Ensemble will be performing “Mysteries of Christmas,” with a theme of “Blessed is She Who Believes,” on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013.

This formal musical celebration will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel.

Admission offering is $8 and tickets can be purchased in advance at loras.edu/ mysteriesofchristmas or the evening of the event at Christ the King Chapel.

From its inception as The Stations of Christmas in 2005, “Mysteries of Christmas” has sought to provide the community with a seasonal experience which presents the highest quality of music and literature in a concert format imbued with Loras’

The “Mysteries of Christmas” has sought to provide the community with a seasonal experience which presents the highest quality of music and literature in a concert format.

Catholic culture.

In keeping with the college’s mission, “Mysteries of Christmas” provides all a joyous celebration in the Season of Advent, leaving the audience eager for Christmas and pondering the wonder and awe of God’s gift to us – his son Jesus.

Selections debuting at “Mysteries of

Christmas” include two unique pieces composed by a Loras College student and staff member. Student Kevin Duggan’s (’14) composition will be performed by Concert Choir while Craig Swatt, director of worship, has arranged an old French Advent carol in tribute to Loras’ 175th anniversary.

On Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m., the Christmas celebration will continue with a tree-lighting ceremony — including hymnody, reading, prayer and carol — at the pine tree adjacent to the statue of Bishop Loras near Keane Hall. Mass will follow at 5:15 p.m.

Finally, on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m., the Loras College Choirs and Wind Ensemble will perform Sounds of the Season in the Athletic and Wellness Center.

This family-friendly, secular celebration of the holiday season is free and open to the public.

The Pulse ‘CATCHING FIRE’ MIDNIGHT PREMIERE

CAB has rented out a theater for students to view “Catching Fire,” the sequel to the hit blockbuster “The Hunger Games,” which will premiere at AMC Theaters in Dubuque on Thursday at midnight.

HOLY SPIRITS AND BIBLICAL BREWS

Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the Pub the Core Team presents Holy Spirits and Biblical Brews. This will be an informal and conversational discussion on theology of the body with a guest speaker.

ANNUAL SEMINARIAN THANKSGIVING DINNER

The Loras Seminarians present a Thanksgiving feast for students at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday at the Vianney House. If interested, students should contact Joshua Link.

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

On Sunday at 8:00 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel there will be a celebration of the feast of Christ the King and RCIA Rites of Acceptance. Archbishop Jackels will be celebrating Mass.

2013 LORAS COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING LUNCH

The 2013 Loras Community Thanksgiving Lunch will take place on Monday, Nov. 25. Lunch will be served from 11-1 p.m.

Students can swipe meal cards or use Duhawk Dollars. The Pub and the Cafe will be closed. Menu includes traditional Thanksgiving fare and all the trimmings.

FAIR TRADE SALE

On Dec. 2-5, the Fr. Ray Herman Peace and Justice Fair Trade Sale will offer a wide variety of products from Ten Thousand Villages such as clothing, jewelry, Christmas items, decor, coffee, tea, and chocolate.

Cash and checks will be accepted.

jungle and was surprised to see all the cars and different infrastructures,” said a student during the Spreading International Education Awareness panel discussion.“It’s time we all drop our stereotypes and be open and willing to learn about the different cultures and places in the world.”

There was good turn out for the events held throughout the week.

“I continue to be impressed with the active involvement of study abroad alumni and international students at Loras,” said Behrens. “All of the IEW events were supported in many ways by these individuals who have come to understand the importance of education across borders and across various cultural contexts.”

Behrens looks for the programs to continue to grow. “[I hope] students will carry what they learned from the week forward into the rest of their semester and continue to think critically about building long and/ or short-term, high-impact, international experiences into their academic plan,” said Behrens.

Dr. Auge presents new book The director of the Irish studies minor will share insight on his newly released book, “A Chastened Communion: Modern Irish Poetry and Catholicism”

by MEGAN HORST | for the Lorian

On Friday, Nov. 22, Dr. Andy Auge, professor of English, will present on his newly released book, “A Chastened Communion: Modern Irish Poetry and Catholicism” (Syracuse University Press). His presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Campus Center, Ballroom A. Auge began writing and publishing Irish scholarly work during his experience with the Loras College Ireland Study Abroad program in 2000. After publishing four essays, he decided it was time to take up the ambitious task of starting a book. He has always been interested in Irish culture and literature, and had not found literature that dealt with Catholicism in Irish poetry in an extensive way. “A Chastened Communion” establishes a common pattern found in the poetry of Austin Clarke, Patrick Kavanagh, John Montague, Seamus Heaney, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Paul Durcan, and Paula Meehan.

As part of his research, Auge spent five weeks in Ireland, researching at the National Library in Dublin. Dr. Auge is now a significant part of the conversation on Irish poetry and hopes to demonstrate to his readers the extent to which Catholicism has “impressed itself onto the imagination of these writers and forged their vision of the world.” He also finds significance in the way that the poets he writes of refashion the Catholic material that was imposed upon them.

Dr. Auge is the director of the Loras College Irish studies minor.

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Nov. 21, 2013

Why should blood be thicker than water?

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n summer mornings “Blood is thicker than water, but faith thicker that always seemed to than blood.” This is a theme that appears a come too early for my few times in the book of Luke, which calls into 15-year old self, my driver’s-ed question the role of family, neighbors, and teacher used to lecture us about community identity in general. As it says “nations the do’s and don’ts of the road. will rise against nation,” and later something to But, what he said it all boiled effect that family will turn on family; it puts our down to was blending in with loyalty to family on trial. the driving community. “If I flash to the movie, “Wyatt Earp,” starring you stick out like a sore thumb Kevin Costner, which emphasizes the opposite, behind the wheel, chances are as the characters repeat over and over again that in the wrong.” “blood is thicker than water” and “family first.”

Kalli Miner you’re Blending in with the The gospel seems to say something else. “community” isn’t something It rightly questions the social, culture, (or our culture is very good at though. We climb maybe even biological) norm to value family over each other to be better than the rest, members above others. Why do we do that so that we stick out, above and beyond. But anyway? Why do we feel the need to invite great “community” phrase-age is so often used in our uncle Sal (whom we’ve met only once or twice) to daily vernacular it has become, seemingly, part of our wedding receptions, while we stress out how a perverse, watered-down meaningless mantra of to invite some people we’ve fellowshipped with illusion. almost every day? Weird, right?

While other more egalitarian cultures, OK, so we share blood, so maybe it’s a like those in Scandinavia, value blending in biological instinct to value our own genes over and being part of a greater national (or even others (i.e. the instinct to reproduce for survival). global) community, we value individualism and Maybe it’s a value that’s taught to us via cultural competition. expectations or social status quo. Or, maybe it’s This, of course, can’t be all bad, but it does because family members are the certainly come with its own roster beings that gave us life, who we of draw-backs. What is most have been spent a majority of our Why do we bothersome though, is our need lives with since day 1 of our births. feel the need to pretend that it’s what we value; But, what happens when there is saying things like “community” to invite great breakdown of family roles, “when and “solidarity” to describe our uncle Sal (whom nation rises against nation.” Why daily interactions (like being part are we expected to care more for we’ve met only of a sports team, whose very nature strangers we’ve never known is to compete) over and over again once or twice) who share our same blood, over as if saying those words enough to our wedding strangers we’ve simply never met? will stir the already beaten dead receptions, while I am not suggesting that things goat to its feet. Spoiler alert: It should or shouldn’t be this way, we stress out how won’t change the facts. and I offer no concrete explanation to invite some Ahh the things I sit and ponder for any of it. But, I do hope to stir on Sunday afternoons. I like to people we’ve some thought in all of you and tell myself that I won’t take that fellowshipped perhaps inspire you to go over the seed and plant any vegetation “pros and cons” of such a value. On with almost every of instigation, but I usually cave one hand, a sacred unconditional and end up growing a big ugly day? Weird, right? love manifests itself in the bond of mess of the ranting, here within family relationship; while on the these sacred 700 words. But, no, other, we are inadvertently condemning people I wouldn’t do that this week I said. But I have. who might be much more loving, loyal and Blame Fr. Bob Gross (in fact, all complaints devoted to us to a permanent lower pedestal than should be sent to Robert.Gross@loras.edu), as family members, damning them to an immovable it was his homily this Sunday that convinced condition of love that will never quite rise to the me that it was the providence of God that I level of that love/hate relationship you have for should write this very column! The mandate of your creepy uncle Sal. Mull that over while you heaven has spoken ladies and gentlemen, so get lay awake at night, and in those sleepless hours comfortable. We’re almost through. you can (again) thank Fr. Bob Gross for your So, as I was saying, Fr. Gross gave a homily this Sunday about Luke 21 that commands that suddenly spurred insomnia.

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One man’s apology to women: A call for his gender to grow up

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would like to borrow a moment of your time to offer my apology, on behalf of men as a man, to women. A couple of nights ago, I was on a typical jog, which consisted in a route that swung by campus. As I was merely running along, enjoying the unusual warm air for a November evening, I saw that I would be passing a woman who was running in my direction.

Having processed this, I proceeded to ensure that enough sidewalk was available for a no-hassle passage of our bodies. As the young lady and I approached one another, however, she proceeded to cross the street and then cross back when I had passed by.

Such behavior really jarred me.

Clearly, this young woman, perhaps as habit, perhaps very intentionally, avoided putting herself in close proximity to me. Thinking about this event throughout the remainder of my run, I became aware of how much I am able to take for granted due to my gender.

Never did it cross my mind that I could be perceived as a threat to this young woman; never did I examine myself as a perceivable threat to her.

Since this night, I have asked a couple women what they feel when out alone at night. Many of the women I spoke with mentioned that they carry keys in hand ready to stab any attacker. Some mentioned that they make a break running when they feel a car eerily advancing in their direction. Not one woman I spoke with considered herself to be without fear when alone on any given night.

In light of all this, I would like to take a moment to express my deep and sincere apology, as a male, for not taking on the obligation to move across the street as my own. Until this night jogging, I had never pondered such a concern. It is further my sincere apology, to any woman, that you should even have to feel this sense of insecurity

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progress.

But we don’t think the editors of The Lorian have much authority to really tackle that issue. What we really wish to respond to is the second question: “Why are you being published.”

We value and appreciate each of our opinion columnists, who are talented, intelligent, insightful and, yes, sometimes controversial. These students are willing to throw their views out into the open, knowing that some folks will take exception. Most of these articles are not just fluff; they are tackling important and relevant issues with bite. It takes courage to do that.

We publish these articles — even those that we personally might disagree with — because we believe one of our objectives is to stimulate discussion.

This idea might need to be repeated: We publish articles that might be controversial, arguments that might not be fully developed, and opinions that might seem “different” or even “radical” because we strive to provide an open forum.

We do not publish articles with the goal of upsetting specific people

when out alone to begin with. I would like to tell you that these precautions are unwarranted and irrational, but the reality of the matter is that they are entirely founded on a culture which is content to write women off as objects to be harassed and used.

For the women on campus, it remains my hope that you do not ever accept any treatment from any friend or boyfriend, which belittles your inherent worth; these are not friends. But the fact is that the obligation on this matter rests with MEN, not women. In light of this event, I implore all men on campus to not be complacent in any activity or language that targets, either directly or indirectly, the dignity of women. Take friends and peers to task when they perpetuate a culture where women are less empowered. As a practical matter, be sure to offer women in your lives a companion if they are going out alone in the dark. As men, we are obliged to offer; we are the gender that does not face this reality of danger, and yet, ours is the one that promulgates it. Men, grow up and be more!

From now on, I will work to be the person, on the run, to go out of my way so as to avoid causing feelings of fear for the woman approaching me on the sidewalk.

The burden is on me.

To the young woman jogging and to all women: Please accept my apology!

Your advocate, — Jack Mescher

Editorial staff

The Lorian: Why we do what we do There are some days when The Lorian editors wonder why we do what we do.

Usually these brief moments come in the dark of the night, when we wake up in a cold sweat, hands shaking, mind racing, wondering how can such a small newspaper make a difference?

No, that isn’t right. We would welcome that kind of existential crisis.

The times we reflect on the purpose of this newspaper is when we happen to log onto Facebook to see a classmate of ours respond to an opinion article in a status.

Usually this takes the shape of either a strongly worded condemnation or a passive-aggressive attack of the writer.

Actually, it is almost always the latter.

And it almost always sounds like this: “Why would someone go to Loras if they don’t agree that (insert controversial topic here)? You don’t have to go here. Also, why are you being published?”

We fundamentally disagree with the thinking that is the basis of the first question. This is an institution of higher learning, and people are free to express and hold differing opinions.

Differences stimulate growth and

Never did it cross my mind that I could be perceived as a threat to this young woman; never did I examine myself as a perceivable threat to her.

or groups of people. We also do not publish articles because we want to be “edgy.”

This may come as a shock to many.

We publish these articles because, like any other newspaper, we want to give voice to the opinions and concerns of our students.

This is why we want to highlight not only our opinion columnists, but also those members of the Loras community who have responded with “Letters to the Editor.”

These students (and Father Gross) have read an opinion piece they disagreed with, and instead of turning to something like Facebook to rant, they were willing to put their own opinions forward for publication.

This type of dialogue is helpful, not only for our school but for larger society. We need to learn how to articulate responses to those who disagree with us. Seeing our classmates engage on issues and opinions is what drives us.

This is what we want. This is why we do what we do.

— The Lorian staff

co-executive editor: MARY AGNOLI

co-executive editor/features editor: COLIN HALBMAIER

news editor CASSANDRA BUSCH sports editor RYAN GRAHAM

advertising manager MICHAEL ROVANSEK

executive copy editor HANNAH WAY copy editors KELSEY CALLAHAN MAGGIE DeGRAND ELLIE HORST STEPHANIE LaGRANT ABBY LANTSKY MARGARET SENTOVICH SAMANTHA VATH KAITLIN YAHR moderator: TIM MANNING

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LGBT legislation: Be on right side of history

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or the last Lorian of the semester, I’d like to take a moment to thank all of the readers, and Mary and Colin for putting this thing together. It’s been great. Now for the controversy.

This month, Illinois became the latest state to pass a law legalizing Jessie Donels gay marriage. They were the 15th state in the nation to do so. This is obviously a huge victory for civil rights activists in the United States—every step forward is important. But it is also a reminder of how far we have to go before certain members of our society are treated as equal to others.

For example, consider the antidiscrimination bill that has just passed in the Senate, the Employment NonDiscrimination Act, or ENDA. This is the first bill to ever pass in either half of Congress (shockingly) that forbids discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or identification. But the bill passed by a narrow margin: 64 to 32, with

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four senators not voting. Further, the chances of this bill even making it to the floor of the Republican-led House of Representatives are slim to none. ENDA is being blocked by Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, who fears that this bill may increase frivolous lawsuits, unnecessarily complicate the legal process, and slow job creation.

No. Just no. This was the exact same argument used by those who attempted to block legislation barring discrimination against blacks and females in the workplace. A lawsuit about your right to work in a field where you are qualified is not frivolous. Allowing the most qualified person to take the job regardless of their sexual orientation or identity will not slow job creation, it will allow qualified persons to get a job they have previously been barred from. And as for that complicated legal process…

The Constitution states: “All men are created equal, and are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights.” Through the Bill of Rights, we’ve interpreted this statement to mean that all men and women must be treated

equally by the government. There are levels of scrutiny that SCOTUS uses to determine whether or not a specific kind of violation constitutes unreasonable discrimination, but the most important and most basic factor in whether or not discrimination is unreasonable is: does it serve a legitimate government end?

The government cannot have a legitimate goal in allowing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. That would effectively deny one of the founding principles of our country.

Further, ENDA, as it was passed by the Senate, has broad exemptions for businesses with less than 15 employees and legitimate religious organizations.

(Sorry, companies founded on ‘religious principles,’ I don’t buy it). This law will ensure protection from discrimination, which is one of the most legitimate governmental goals this country can have.

It is cliché to say it at this point, but those who are against recognizing the rights of the LGBT organization are on the same side of history as those who were against rights for blacks and women.

A controversial case for capitalism T

he use of so-called “sweatshops” in third-world and underdeveloped countries has been condemned by many in the industrialized and affluent West as a disenfranchisement of labor rights, if not a transgression against general Dale Elenteny humanitarian ethic.

This has led to the popularization of phenomena such as deliberate consumption of “fair trade” goods — essentially a boycott of corporations which do not operate within the confines of some kind of international labor standard. While usually well-intentioned, the vilification of sweatshops is short-sighted and under-informed, existing more as an emotional appeal than a derivative of empirical analysis. Regardless of the motives of the corporations seeking to undercut production costs through the use of cheap outsourced labor, their injection of work opportunities serves as a definite boon to the developmental abilities of the respective countries they are employed in.

The critics of using third-world labor as a cheaper alternative to dealing with labor unions and regulations in developed countries are various and usually passionate. However, they appeal more to emotion than to facts and are harmful to the international workers they intend to benefit. The primary objection is a humanitarian one: that the low-paying, low-regulation jobs made available in countries such as Bangladesh and India subject their workers to harsh, dangerous, and inhumane conditions.

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While the claim is certainly not experienced an alternative outlet to ungrounded, it is short-sighted. development, these countries remain Lacking any influx of first-world mired in a cycle of crushing and resources, whether they be in the form inescapable poverty. of charitable aid, infrastructure, or Unsurprisingly, labor unions represent manufacturing outlets, underdeveloped some of the most outspoken admonishers countries find themselves in a crippling of sweatshop institutionalization. cycle of poverty. The natives of many While doing so under the banner of sub-Saharan African countries live in humanitarianism, these labor unions subsistence, with further economic also have personal interest at stake in downturn presenting a very real the abolition of sweatshop labor. When possibility of death. Life is more or less multinational corporations relocate a struggle for survival. Residents live their manufacturing hubs to developing more like prehistoric hunter-gatherers countries, they are bypassing the than members of the 21st century world, comparatively stringent labor regulations and the only goal of and union organization daily life is survival. in industrialized While usually Not having received countries such as the the same connections United States, taking well-intentioned, to Western capital as the opportunities the vilification many other underfor low-skilled labor of sweatshops is developed (though elsewhere. This being now developing) the case, the laborers short-sighted and countries in similar of first-world countries under-informed, predicaments, subare left at a competitive existing more as an Saharan Africa has disadvantage. become an epicenter The claimed distress emotional appeal for extreme poverty. of those in affluent than a derivative of Not only do these countries over the empirical analysis. jobs offer a favorable hardship of exotic alternative to a laborers is often wellcountry’s existing intentioned, and just status quo, but they also offer a life as often disingenuous and shallow. jacket to countries in danger of sinking Regardless of the root of asserted into extreme poverty. It allows for the concern, it ignores greater economic first step out of poverty, one which realities. The advantages experienced would not organically appear were the by countries which welcome foreign country isolated from foreign capital. acquisition of labor shed light on a The primary goal of work is survival, greater lesson: intentions are negligible. which is never guaranteed for any As the capabilities of the world’s protracted periods of time. Unexpected industrial bloc continue to grow, our sickness, disaster, or unfavorable strategies towards elimination of extreme climate conditions would be catalysts poverty and ubiquity of infrastructure to economic lulls in the industrialized and other developmental necessities world, but for many in the world they should be rooted in stoic empiricism — are a precursor to death. Having never not bleeding heart emotionalism.

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Ponder the good in your life and respond to it

H

appy Thanksgiving, Loras! This week, I am content to take a step back from the usual debate to celebrate a time of true gratitude. In Jack Mescher the spirit of thanksgiving, I would like to draw attention to a number of things that we all can be grateful for.

First, let us have gratitude for the diversity of opinions that we have in the world and here on campus. Such a hodgepodge of opinions, all competing with oneanother, permits a chaotic and beautiful approach to reaching the fullness of human potential.

While it is certain that dissent will continue, we know that it does so out of a shared interest in the betterment of all people and the world. For this we are thankful.

Next, let’s take a deep look at the lives that we enjoy. So much better off are we than much of the world. Accesses to private education, the ability to pursue happiness, to have property and enjoy a largely unencumbered existence are truly gifts. These, and the many more privileges that we enjoy, instill in us gratitude but they also compel us, endowed with a greater responsibility to the human family, to maintain a spirit of charity toward our neighbor and to employ such blessings for the elevation of global society.

As a Catholic institution, we regard in the highest esteem the protections that the U.S. Constitution enshrines as religious liberty. Mindful of religious persecution around the world, regardless of faith tradition, we uphold appreciation for our ability to freely exercise our doctrines of faith. Such privilege, again, implores a responsibility to stand in solidarity against any attempt, at home or abroad, to stifle the peaceful practice of one’s faith.

In thanksgiving, then, I ask you to please enjoy your break, to ponder the good in your life and to respond to it. Perhaps a challenge we could all embrace during this season might be: to be a little bit less about ourselves.

The temptation of “Black Friday” is looming, the deals will be there.

So, we remember that the heart of conservatism is not greed, but rather the notion of individual responsibility. Mindful of our individual responsibility to each other, we might consider forgoing the culture of materialism this “Black Friday” and to truly celebrate thanksgiving by remembering the poor, the hungry and the lonely with our saved time and monies.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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In Defense of One Direction

by STEPHANIE LAGRANT | staff writer

If you asked me who my favorite musicians are, I’d give you a small sampling of great artists: Oasis, Blur, Vampire Weekend, The Vaccines, Arctic Monkeys, Jake Bugg, and One Direction. Wait…One Direction? You heard that correctly. Yes, I am an intelligent adult who loves England’s best boy band, and I fully blame my best friend, Chanelle, for turning me into a fan.

My descent into the One Direction fandom was remarkably slow-paced. I resisted and resisted the allure of the band, refusing to become a fan (come on, they were going to damage my indie cred) and scowling every time I heard the name One Direction. Then I asked an important question, and five words changed everything: “When did Zayn become hot?”

Since accepting that I am indeed a fan of One Direction, I’ve become increasingly alarmed by the hostility directed toward the band. Every artist is going to get some kind of hatred; that’s just how it is. One Direction, however, seems to be a different case, where everything they do is scrutinized heavily by their critics. And, honestly, it baffles me as to why One Direction receives so much hate when a band like Nickelback is still around.

One of the biggest arguments I’ve heard against One Direction is that they’re not real artists because they don’t write their own songs. That’s not actually true. If you look at the songwriting credits, you’ll find that members of One Direction have co-written some of their tunes. People seem to forget this and won’t accept them as “real” artists.

There’s nothing wrong with “Blurred Lines,” because Robin Thicke wrote it himself. Never mind its misogynistic lyrics and promotion of rape culture. It’s totally fine. Yet there’s something wrong with the fact that One

Direction are manufactured pop stars and their own contributions to their music are forgotten.

But the reason I’ve seen cited the most as to why One Direction are so terrible is their fanbase, comprised of mainly teenage girls. Why is that a bad thing? What’s wrong with enjoying music? At least these girls are investing their time in a band that makes them feel good about themselves instead of wallowing in their teenage misery (let’s be real, we all go through that phase). Far too often, loving pop music is seen as a bad thing and criticized as a result.

The guys in One Direction seem like legitimately good guys. Even if they’re not, they all manage to have fairly clean reputations and lead scandal-free lives. They donate to charity, cheer up their sobbing fans, and they’re at least better role models than Justin Bieber, who arrives late to concerts and doesn’t always treat his fans with respect.

They’re good people who have given the public no reason to dislike them other than the fact that they’re a boy band. Because that’s totally a legitimate reason to hate someone.

I excitedly anticipate the release of Midnight Memories next week. I’m not saying I’m a Directioner, but I did consider buying a lifesize Zayn poster one time at Claire’s.

Bottom line, One Direction isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean they deserve unnecessary hate. Harry, Liam, Louis, Zayn, and Niall are too busy having the time of their lives to care what we normal people think, so why not give in and join the dark side? Well, I say dark side, but it’s really the fun side. Trust me, life is more fun when you give in and love One Direction. And if you don’t believe me, go sip your Haterade somewhere else.

i G l i t c h , Yo u G l i t c h

by GUNTER NOME | staff writer

My parents gave in this past weekend and got my little sisters iPhones. This is especially upsetting because I largely define myself by the fact that I am one of the few people left on the planet that doesn’t have a smartphone.

I was not always like this. I use to want one just like everyone else. I mean, it is pretty cool that you can instantly get directions to the closest Chipotle while simultaneously playing an indie-hipsterafrobeat playlist.

But the moment I started to show up to family functions where my three-year old cousins were manipulating those phones like they were a Mr. Potato Head, I began to rethink this whole smartphone thing.

For one, I don’t particularly like the idea of my email following me around everywhere. It is frustrating enough to wake-up to fifteen emails every morning. It is another thing to have to silence your phone every night because it keeps alerting you to each wholly irrelevant message.

But perhaps more importantly, I like to experience life not through a screen.

Instragram, Facebook, Snapchat: I see my friends attached to their phones, unable to pull their blood-shot eyes away from the screen. As much as I miss not getting five-second videos showing my friends sitting in class, I think I can manage without.

Thanks Apple, but I’ll be sticking to my Motorola Razr.

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Eleven Things You Don’t Want To Hear During Finals Week

by SAMANTHA VATH | copy editor

1. “Annotated Bibliography” – As much as we love to combat plagiarism, nothing makes a college student angrier than having to justify the sources they use…because that means lots of extra work (but mostly because we can’t use Wikipedia anymore).

2. “The printers are down” – Because even if you haven’t used the printers all semester, it’s pretty much a guarantee that you’ll need them just when you can’t have them.

3. “You know there was a back side to that test, right?” – You studied for 7 hours for that test! Okay, so maybe you surfed Buzzfeed and Pinterest for 6 of those hours, but you still looked at your notes. And all that hard work has now gone down the drain…

4. “There are five minutes left…” – Whether you’re finishing a test or racing against your TurnItIn

deadline, those last minutes of the battle are definitely not the kind of adrenaline rush you were looking for.

5. “The essay portion of the test must be handwritten.” – Oh, God. Here come the carpal tunnel and the hand cramps. I’m off to buy a new box of pens, and my arms hurt already.

6. “Your final is on Thursday afternoon.” – We could decide to be optimistic and say that we just have more time to study, but we’re in college. Therefore, we have already been brain-dead for about a day and a half by the time Thursday rolls around.

7. “I was thinking of canceling your last assignment, but I’m just going to move the deadline up.” – Talk about getting our hopes up, first of all.

Secondly, who would ever decide to give students less time to finish their homework? Prepare yourself for a collective eye roll, Dr. Evil.

8. “You might want to bring more than a few sheets of loose-leaf.” – Oh no, does that mean I’m going to

be scratching out my answer forty times? Or does that mean I just have to write that much? Either way, heart attack central.

9. “Weren’t you were supposed to wake up an hour ago?” – Thanks, roomie: either for the cardiac arrest you just went into by thinking you missed your final exam, or the major depression you just sunk into when you realized that you actually did.

10. “You have 200 Duhawk Dollars left.” — As much as you would love to have 200 real dollars, 200 dollars in Monopoly money means nothing to you.

Now go off and buy 40 F’reals, you frugal little fool.

11. “You have no Duhawk Dollars left.” — For those of us who need to eat in the Pub on a weekly basis or buy coffee in the market every day, there is nothing worse than hearing that you’re out of Kollege Kash.

Now how will you buy your daily bag of M&Ms? With your own money? Please.

The Day of the Doctor Celebrating 50 Years of

by COLIN HALBMAIER | co-executive editor

The Bugg is Back

by STEPHANIE LAGRANT | staff writer

Jake Bugg’s life has changed drastically since he released his debut album last fall. In his second album, Bugg proves that the success of his debut wasn’t a fluke—he really is the next big indie star. Shangri La, Bugg’s second LP, takes its name from the legendary producer Rick Rubin’s Miami studio where Bugg recorded in between tour dates this year. Bugg avoids a sophomore slump, with new songs that are just as memorable as his previous hits like “Lightning Bolt,” “Two Fingers,” and “Broken.”

One of Shangri La’s strongest features is its variety, with its songs ranging from raw acoustics to fast-paced sing-alongs to powerful ballads. The album opens with three straight songs that kick things into gear. Opening track “There’s a Beast and We All Feed It” provides scathing social commentary and includes a reference to Twitter that feels anachronistic in Bugg’s Dylanesque sound. Lead single “What Doesn’t Kill You” is a frantic rock tune that zips along nicely and fits perfectly on the record.

Despite the fact that several of the songs allude to Bugg’s life now, he does find time to revisit the working class roots that shaped his eponymous debut. Songs like “Messed Up Kids” and the Johnny Cash-esque “Slumville Sunrise” paint a picture of Bugg’s old life and make his journey to the top even more incredible. Even though Jake Bugg is living a rock and roll star’s life, at his core he’s still the blue collar kid from Nottingham that so many have fallen in love with.

The real standout moments, however, are when Bugg slows things down and shows sensitive songwriting and emotional intensity. Bugg emulates cult hero Nick Drake on the track “Pine Trees,” the closest he comes to being one with nature on the record, and the tune “Me and You” feels like something off of his first album with lyrics that nod to his newfound celebrity.

The best track on the album, though, is “A Song About Love,” a soaring ballad full of emotion and is sure to give any listener goosebumps. Times like these are when listeners are reminded how incredible it is that Jake Bugg is just 19 years old.

Jake Bugg successfully avoids the sophomore slump with this excellent follow-up. Bugg has been one of the most successful artists in Britain, and it’s time that the rest of the world takes notice as well. Shangri La forces listeners to take notice of Bugg and his continuing development into a bona fide rock star. For now, Shangri La shows Jake Bugg as he truly is—just a handsome lad playing his music.

Similar to: Mumford & Sons, Bob Dylan, Noel Gallagher Recommended Tracks: “Me and You,” “Messed Up Kids,” “A Song About Love,” “Simple Pleasures”

November 23, 1963—the beginning of one of the greatest adventures ever taken through time and space. It was on this day that audiences were first introduced to the world of Doctor Who, a sciencefiction series following the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. The series, which is broadcast by BBC, has left its mark as the longest-running television series. Its popularity has spread from Britain to the larger world, becoming a crucial piece of pop culture among a wide variety of audiences.

The Doctor is a Time Lord, a humanoid alien with two hearts and a vast understanding of the innerworkings of time and space. He travels the universe in his TARDIS, a time machine that’s bigger on the inside and disguised as a blue police box, which was a common sight in Britain during the show’s early days and has since become an iconic image in the series. The role of the Doctor has been played by eleven actors over the years. When the Doctor dies, he “regenerates” with a different body, allowing the show’s creators to keep the show going, despite a change in cast. The most recent Doctor, the eleventh, is played by English actor Matt Smith. The next Doctor, who was announced earlier this year and will take over for Smith this Christmas, is Peter Capaldi.

The series ran from 1963 until 1989, with an

unsuccessful attempt to revive it with a television movie in 1996. In 2005, head writer and show runner Russell T Davies approached BBC and proposed a reboot of the series, which has run ever since. Lovingly referred to as “New Who,” the latest series has brought new life to the Doctor, drawing inspiration from both the old series and new ideas.

Steven Moffatt, who took over for Davies as head writer in 2010, has been steering the plot of Doctor Who toward the 50th anniversary special for the last series. He has reintroduced old nemesis in new episodes intended to breathe new life into them and bring back a sense of nostalgia. The finale of the latest series left audiences with a cliffhanger that will be directly addressed in the feature-length 50th anniversary special, “The Day of the Doctor.”

“The Day of the Doctor” will premiere Saturday evening and will be in theaters for one night only on Monday, Nov. 25. Matt Smith will star alongside Jenna Louise-Coleman and John Hurt, as well as former Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Billie Piper, who will be making their return to the show for the first time in over four years. The all-star cast will make up the Doctor’s darkest day and his greatest adventure. Through the various frames and clips of the movie that have been released over the past few weeks, it appears that “The Day of the

Doctor” will center around the Time War, an event that took place between the end of the series and it’s revival, and has been hinted at but never explained.

While fans have a good idea of what to look forward to this weekend, there is much left to be discovered.

Moffatt promises that many of the questions people have about the Doctor will be answered, but there will be an ample number of new questions asked.

Given the relatively short lifespan of television, the survival of Doctor Who for fifty years speaks to the quality of the show and what it means to fans all over the world. Moffatt admits that there’s a great deal of pressure to make “The Day of the Doctor” something special, but in an interview with Den of Geek, he said, “we’ve got a fantastic one on Saturday, it’s going to knock ‘em for six.” Being the head writer at such a critical time in the series’ life comes with an immense weight, but he also considers it to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As Matt Smith’s Doctor is known to say, “Geronimo!”

There’s no doubt that whatever this weekend brings for the Doctor, it’s going to be a revolutionary step in the series’ future. “The Day of the Doctor” will air at 1:50 CST on BBC, and will be at the AMC Star 14 Cinema in Dubuque at 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. on Nov. 25.

Looking Back

Celebrating 175 Years of History In 1992, the new Alumni Campus Center (ACC) was completed. It was a major addition to old St. Francis Hall constructed in 1914. St. Francis Hall had been renamed the Collan Campus Center and served as the major hub of student activities. In addition to the cafeteria and post office there were offices for student organizations, a chapel, and a priest’s dining hall. Both of these photos show the main cafeteria with the food line and the dining area. The cafeteria was located where the current post office, Market, and nurse’s office are located today. In fact, today the arched openings outside the Market & post office which overlook the atrium and staircase were the actual south facing windows of the old cafeteria. (Photos courtesy of the Loras College Archives).

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All About Balance in the Loras Cafe

by CASSANDRA BUSCH | news editor

These days we often look to popular culture for tips and tricks for every facet of our lives. From clothes to music to art, hot spots for pop culture like Hollywood and Los Angeles often start crazy trends that the rest of the country is sometimes too eager to follow. Diets are no exception. Tabloids often scream the next new fad diet that our favorite celebrities are on. One such diet that has been getting a lot of attention in the media lately is the “juice cleanse” or “juice diet.”

Relatively new on the health radar, in recent years celebrities have been toting around their water bottles full of green substances praising the cleansing effects of their juice diets. It is still pretty controversial, however, if these sorts of diets are actually safe to follow. Whether or not their effects are proven, followers are still flocking to new juice markets or buying juicers for their homes.

Although we still don’t know exactly what consequences may result from juicing, we do know some of the more short term pros and cons.

One positive of juicing is that fact that it is a way to get in a variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet, even if you don’t feel like actually eating it. Many parents like to give blended juices to their kids that don’t like the singular taste of a fruit or vegetable. Another positive of juicing is that it is easier to carry around a water bottle full of juice than a bag full of fruits and vegetables to eat for a snack. The convenience of a single drink of juice is attractive to many people.

However, the negatives generally outweigh the positives to juicing. One such negative is the fact that juicing removes the pulp, which contains fiber from the fruits and vegetables, and so this makes it easier for our bodies to absorb fructose sugar from them, which can mess with our blood sugar levels. Also, fiber is something that we need to keep our digestive systems regulated. Fiber also helps keep us full and prevents us from having the urge to snack more later on.

Another downside to juicing is the fact that the Food and Drug Administration says that juicing can lead to foodborne illness, since all raw food can harbor pathogens that cause illness. Pasteurization that most juices and milk goes through kills the harmful bacteria. Washing the fruits and veggies before you juice them can reduce these risks, but some still could make it through and into your system. Also, you have to drink the juice right after it is made, because as time goes on the vulnerability to bacteria that they have goes up. Also, according to the Mayo Clinic, the beneficial antioxidants and nutrients inside the fruits and veggies start to break down right after they are exposed to air and light.

Price is another negative to juicing, as professional juicers usually range from $50 to $500. You can use a blender, but it usually doesn’t blend well enough and break down the solids as much as most people like. Besides these cons, it’s also not a good thing when people use these juices as meal replacements. The juices just can’t provide all of the nutrients that your body needs, such as carbs, protein, calcium, etc.

Most doctors and nutritionists recommend sticking to whole fruits and vegetables instead of juicing to reap the full benefits. In fact, you should try to include two whole fruits and three or four different vegetables into your daily diet to get your recommended amounts. Juicing may seem like the coolest new thing, but when you break it down, it is really not all that cool for your health in many ways. Sometimes the old way is the best way!

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College Cooking

Cook Like A College Student

by MONICA SHAFFER | guest writer

Monica Shaffer is an intern at McGraw-Hill who blogs about life at college.

If you have any interest in connecting with McGraw-Hill, you can contact her at Monica.Shaffer@loras.edu.

For college students, it often comes as a shock when they first walk into the grocery store alone. There is so much potential but the effort needed to actually replicate those dinners that mom makes can be a little overwhelming at first.

Because of this, students often revert back to the staples. But as wonderful as Mac ‘N Cheese and frozen meals may be, you can’t live off them forever (not to mention, they get expensive). So I’ve compiled a few general guidelines and ideas for how to shop and cook on a budget: Rice is every college student’s staple. It goes with everything, and you can season it however you’d like. It’s also cheap as can be if you buy the generic version. Spaghetti noodles also fit into this category, but they get to be a bit more expensive.

When buying chicken or meat of any kind, buy it raw, not frozen. That way, you can divide it up into individual baggies, stick those in the freezer, and then you don’t get stuck defrosting an entire pound of hamburger when you only need one serving for yourself. By separating it out this way, you’ll be able to eat whatever you’d like for dinner without making too much and having to throw out leftovers.

Vegetables work the same way. You can buy fresh peppers and onions!

Chop them up and put them in the freezer, that way you can take out just as much as you need and have fresh vegetables with every meal without having to throw away half a pepper.

Seasonings are your best friend. Don’t be scared of them! There are cheap canisters that will make your rice bowl taste different every night of the week. Anyone can season a dish; you don’t have to be a master chef in order to know how to do this. If it sounds interesting to you then try it out. Usually it ends up being really good and you’ll feel like a professional in no time!

Happy cooking!

Amish White Bread Recipe and photo from www.traciestastytreats.blogspot.com/

by COLIN HALBMAIER | co-executive editor

As the weather gets colder, what better than to warm up with some delicious-smelling Amish White Bread? It’s prefect with anything, delicious to eat, and delightful to smell. You might even take the recipe home and make some loaves to bring back.

Dissolve the sugar in warm water, then stir in the yeast. Before too long the yeast should resemble a creamy foam.

Mix salt and oil into the yeast.

Add the flour one cup at a time.

Take your dough and knead it on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Coat the dough in oil in a large bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Now you’ll have to be patient.

Wait until it’s doubled in bulk, which should take roughly one hour.

Divide the dough and place into two 9x5 loaf pans. Wait until it has risen one inch above the pans. Bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes, and viola! You’ve made Amish White Bread!

Ingredients • • • • • •

2 cups warm water 2/3 cup white sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 cups bread flour

What You’ll Need • • • •

An oven 2 9x5 loaf pans A damp cloth A large bowl

Check out www.allrecipes.com for more delicious Thanksgiving recipes, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, and even turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving, from The Lorian!

Mind & Soul

Hey Mike:

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Hey Mike: Why is it so hard to pick up women anyway?

— Loner

Mike says:

Mike says: First, it is OK to take a job away from home for the summer. You are at a point in your life when you need to take more and more of your life into your own responsibility. If you are able to support yourself better with this job, or if it is a way to provide service or continue to learn over the summer, then it is even better.

Second, your comment at the end is way off. If the reason to not be there for your parents is because you feel they were not there for you, it is small minded.

First, remind yourself that they may have been doing the best they knew how to do raising you. After all, no one gets up in the morning and says, “What can I do to ruin my kid today?” Then, realize you can be emotionally supportive even if a long way away. Let them know you care and are rooting for them to work things out for the best.

FROM THE SEMINARY

The greatest evil of our time St. Pius X Seminary

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n open Letter to Colin Priest: From a young age our generation has been brow-beaten about the fact that smoking is a grave evil. From slogans like, “Butts are gross,” to the Truth ads showing the great corruption of the big tobacco companies themselves. We’ve even been brought up with the fact that public shaming of smokers is an acceptable practice in modern America. But is smoking really the devil’s own pastime to destroy the world?

Enter: temperance. “Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods,” so says the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Balance is key. Could one temperately smoke? I would argue it can be done, just as one can temperately consume junk food, or temperately use Facebook. All of these things do not seem to have any direct good to offer to the user, but there is still good in it. God made all creation good, and, though it has fallen, it still remains good. Each of these, if used temperately, can bring one closer to the good, that is God, in some way. It can be relaxing. It can be a rewarding treat. It can be a bonding activity.

These all seek to bring one closer to God, through balance.

Now, don’t get me wrong; cancer

Well, Loner, in those ten words you said a great deal, all about yourself, not about women. Keep in mind that I have been out of the dating scene for a few years. However, I think you need to get your head on right if you want to be more successful at developing relationships. Note the word, “relationships”.

“Picking up girls,” implies nearly anonymous pairing up for your individual purpose. A relationship is a mutual endeavor. It has been hard for you to pick up girls because the girls have not wanted to be picked up. Now TV and movies would have you believe that it is supposed to be easy, but few of us are movie stars, so we need to have something besides looks to offer. Try qualities such as sincerity, friendship, joyfulness, and so on. Forget the lines like, “Are you busy tonight at 3 a.m.?” and try something like, “You are in my Biology class, aren’t you?

What did you think of the test on Tuesday?”

Finally, where you go to meet women matters. If you look for the girl of your dreams at a basement beer party, your dreams better be limited to dark smelly, drunken places. Look elsewhere.

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— Confused Son

by JACOB BRANCALEON

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that can be caused by smoking is not a thing I wish to promote. However, condemning part of creation simply for its risk would mean that we are left with nothing. Whenever we partake in creation there is risk. Balance is that key difference, the curbing of the appetite before it becomes excessive.

A cigar or a pipe shared with friends seeking fraternity together is good.

Sharing a pint of ice cream at night among roommates is good; taking a break from studying to de-stress for a time on Facebook, again good.

Even, and I risk much saying this, a cigarette on occasion can be good. As long as these are not out of addiction, or necessity, or for excessive pleasure, these all remain good things.

So, be not afraid! Creation is here for man to have dominion over! But do not let it not rule you. Just as hedonism, excessive seeking of pleasure is intemperate and not pursuing the good, so is puritanism, avoiding all things by belief that they are not good. Virtue is not about living to an extreme, it is the middle way, the balance in all things. Balance, moderation, these are what leads one to the good and true happiness in the world. Just as too much ice cream gives you a belly ache, and too much smoking can lead to lung cancer, and too little relaxation can lead to hypertension and strokes.

Balance needs to be sought.

I’m not saying smoking will lead you to God, but it, like all these things, done temperately can help you along the way. Now, be not afraid, go and seek for that balance, not shunning creation or over indulging in it. Find the good that is creation and revel in the glory of God as you do. To the Legends! Cheers!

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I’m a first-year student who has never had a good emotional relationship with my parents, but they have always been there financially and physically. Now that I’m at college I have adjusted to not having them in my life physically so they are currently only supporting me financially. Right now my parents are going through some hard times, and I feel like I should be there emotionally for them. I know I can’t right now because I’m at school, but would be able to during the summer. But, this summer I’d really like to take a job at a camp 4 1/2 hours from home.

This makes me feel guilty. Is it okay for me to not be there for my parents emotionally because they were never there for me emotionally?

Nov. 21, 2013

Pick-up Problems

The Lorian is continuing a column by Dr. Mike Boyd, director of the Counseling Center. Here he will answer student questions concerning anything that relates to keeping it together while going through this crazy thing called college.

Send questions or comments to Dr. Mike, Loras Box 100, or to the e-mail address michael.boyd@loras.edu.

All names of those sending questions will be kept confidential.

Parents

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Staying Sober Hey Mike: I really like to party, but do not like the foggy feeling of being drunk. If I only drink coffee drinks like Kahlua will I stay more sober?

— Fun Lover

Mike says: Nope.

What are you looking for? the life that is true life: Getting dusted off

by FR. GROSS | for the Lorian

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ey Duhawks! I hope you are all thriving as the end of the semester approaches or at least surviving! With Thanksgiving Break approaching, I bet many of us are looking forward to the break with family and especially turkey, naps, and football. I am going to be brief this week but I would like to highlight one opportunity when you come back to campus after Thanksgiving.

When you come back to campus, on Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. in Christ the King

MASS TIMES (NOV. 18-22) at St. Joseph’s Chapel 5:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 p.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. Sunday (in CTK)

Chapel, we will be having our Advent Reconciliation Service. We will have several priests from the area joining us to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession with us. There is a saying that an old-time professor of literature Fr. Karl Schroeder used to say, “Confession is like getting dusted off.

We all need a winter cleaning once in a while.” I think there is some wisdom to those words. And when we think about the mad rush of preparation for Christmas by decorating, shopping, traveling, and all the other stuff, why not come and acknowledge our need for a savior.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the sacrament of encountering the mercy and love of Jesus in person. It is the sacrament of encouragement.

It is a sacrament of healing. It is the sacrament of second chances. So if you have been away from the Sacrament of Confession, please come back. This sacrament is the encounter of the waiting Jesus who wants to heal us and bring us to spiritual wholeness and life, in other words, holiness.

Please know of my prayers for during Thanksgiving break. Come back refreshed to finish out semester!

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

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Nov. 21, 2013

Athletes, coaches wary of hazing

Sports

Athletes talk about the locker room culture at Loras

by NINO ERBA | staff writer

Five weeks ago, the Lorian covered a story on the NFL regarding its handling of concussions and how that story translated to Loras College. Now, the NFL has another crisis on its hands.

Earlier this month, headlines were made when Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito was suspended from the team for the alleged bullying of fellow offensive lineman Jonathan Martin. One notable example was a transcript of a voice mail where Incognito made racial slurs and death threats at Martin. Martin has left the Dolphins, and as of now, there is no timetable for his return. Though there have been further developments that make the story more complex, this ongoing story has raised debate and has made people question the locker room culture of the NFL. To gain a further understanding of the locker room culture of college athletics, five Loras student athletes and three coaches spoke about their experiences and feelings. Sophomores Antonio Gonzalez of the swimming team and James Buss of the wrestling team, said that they experienced hazing in high school.

“I was a freshman in high school, and I got bullied so badly by members of the team that there were times when I wanted to stop swimming,” Gonzalez said.

Buss added, “There was a bunch of it in my high school from when I was a freshman being hazed, to being a senior and witnessing the hazing.”

Overall, the Loras coaches do not recall serious hazing or bullying for any of the teams that they have coached. However, men’s soccer coach Dan Rothert acknowledged that “hazing was more common back then,” referring to the ’90s.

To their knowledge, the people interviewed have not seen any incidences of serious hazing or bullying at Loras.

Sophomore volleyball player Liz Jendra stated, “We have some drama, but as a team, we’re super close and we all get along.”

Sophomore basketball player Mirko Grcic said about his team, “We all respect each other. We don’t abuse each other, and we know what our limits are.” All the athletes talked about the camaraderie that the players on their team have with each other.

Not everyone knew all the facts behind the Incognito/Martin story, but they all said that what happened was unacceptable.

Interim football coach Steve Helminiak said, “I’ve never had a kid like this,” referring to Incognito.

Sophomore football player Nate Carrier highly disapproved of what happened in Miami saying, “You don’t have to call him [Martin] names” and that it was “disgusting.” There is a line between joking and bullying, and the current consensus is that the behavior was taken too far.

The relationships between the players are important, as well as the relationship between the players and their coaches. Greg Gorton, men’s basketball coach, expressed that “the relationship I have with my team couldn’t be deeper. There’s a trust factor in our relationship, and the predictability of what the players will be doing and where they’re staying helps with that trust factor.”

Rothert noted that the coach/team relationship is a “strongpoint” and “a part of our whole system.” Helminiak said that he has a good relationship with the offensive line portion of the football team, but considering that he has only been interim head coach for a few weeks, it will take time for the rest of the team to begin to trust him on that level.

All the athletes expressed their trust and ability to talk with their coaches. Buss said, “I would say that on our team, we have the best atmosphere. Our relationship with our coach is just as good if not better as our relationship with each other.”

Grcic went as far as saying, “One of the reasons that I came to Loras was because of the coaching staff for basketball.”

When asked if they would be willing to stand up and give voice regarding this kind of behavior, everyone said that they would. Gorton stated that he’s “in favor of protecting people who can’t protect themselves.”

Carrier noted that “It’s important to help people feel safe.”

Gonzalez said, “I don’t want anyone else going through the same thing.”

Jendra said that she “was shocked by how harsh it was” and that “thankfully, this type of thing isn’t tolerated at Loras.”

photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

Senior Erik Berkowitz heads the ball as junior Mike Pizzello anticipates the rebound during the Duhawks’ 2-1 win over Luther in penalty kicks.

On to the Sweet Sixteen No. 6 Duhawks cruise past Luther

When it came time for the fifth shot from the Norse, senior Dylan Milkent answered with a save, crushing

by KATIE TRUESDALE | sportswriter all hope the Norse had of walking off the field with a With a first-round bye in the NCAA tournament, the win. With the save from Milket, the pressure was all men had a lot of time to prepare as they awaited their on junior Tom Fluegel to make his shot to give the DuSunday afternoon match against the Luther Norse. hawks a win.

The two teams met in the Rock Bowl earlier in the He blasted his shot into the net and the entire men’s season, where the Duhawks recorded a 3-0 victory over team stormed the field celebrating with each other and the Norse. For their second meeting of the season, the making another legendary “Rock Bowl leap.”

Duhawks would once again have the home field advan“Looking forward, our team goal is simple: winning tage. a national championship,” said Rummelhart. “But we With a continuous rain that lasted for most of the also have to go in with the mentality that it won’t be match, the slick turf presented a challenge for both given to us. We have to focus on each game and not teams. The Duhawks and Norse look past any opponent. Against came out strong from start to finLuther we did what we had to do ish in the first half and it showed to get the win, it was a full team “This is why our guys choose on the score board, as neither effort in every aspect of the game to play soccer at Loras team was able to net their first and I give a lot of credit to the goal of the game. boys taking the PKs and Dylan for College: the opportunity Three minutes into the first being a puma cat in goal.” to play on the national half, the Duhawks were able to The men’s team now will prestage and fight for the put themselves on the board on pare for the next round, which a connection from senior Kevin Loras will host in the Rock Bowl national championship.”

Cavers to junior Johnny Rummelthis Saturday, where the Duhawks Matt Pucci, hart. With the corner kick sent in will face off against Westminster associate head coach the box from Cavers, Rummelhart College. was able to get a touch on the ball, “This is the seventh time the sending it past the Luther keeper men have made it to the NCAA giving the Duhawks a 1-0 lead.

Sweet 16 in nine straight Tournament appearances,” With the pressure on, the Norse put another at- said associate head coach Matt Pucci. “This is why our tacker against the Duhawk back line which worked to guys choose to play soccer at Loras College: the optheir benefit. In the 77th minute, the Norse were able portunity to play on the national stage and fight for to equalize the score, 1-1. For the remaining regulation the national championship. For the Luther game, we time and the two 10-minute overtimes, the score re- dictated the play in various patches of the game and mained 1-1, meaning the game would have to be decided created enough chances to put the game out of reach, on penalty kicks. but failed to capitalize. Credit to Luther for pressing Five Duhawks stepped up to the plate to take their us late and finding their goal on the only shot on goal shots. Cavers, senior Pat Langan, sophomore Jorge Si- we conceded all game. We responded well in overtime, mon and junior Tim Van Den Bergh all made their PK but we always believed we had the advantage if it did shots, as did the first four Norse shooters. happen to go to PKs.”

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Cross-country teams finish strong at Regionals Men’s team qualifies for National Championship

by DALE ELENTENY | sportswriter

Last Saturday, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed at the NCAA Division III Central Region championships in Northfield, MN. The men’s team took fifth place behind St. Olaf, Central, Luther and Carleton, respectively. The men’s first finisher was sophomore Sam Whan, coming in at 19th. Whan was followed by junior Ty Wittman, who finished 24th, junior Steve Loran in 27th, sophomore JP Sevcik in 33rd, junior Rob Howe in 37th, junior Ryan Sheeran in 54th and senior Mark Chapman who finished 66th.

While St. Olaf and Central automatically qualified for the national championships, Loras, Luther and Carleton received at-large bids and will also be competing next Sat-

urday.

The women’s team took 8th place at Regionals. Finishing first for the Duhawks was senior Mary Rector in 10th, followed by sophomore Maggie Saenz-Ruiz in 17th, sophomore Brianne Cook in 44th, senior Kellie Wagner in 70th, junior Becky Hilby in 87th, senior Bridget Hall in 89th and junior Hallie Martin in 136th among a field of 186 runners. Rector and Saenz-Ruiz both qualified for the national championships as individuals and will both be competing on Saturday.

On the women’s performance, coach Bob Schultz said, “Our goal at the beginning of the season was a top nine finish and we finished 8th so I’m happy about that because we were 17th a year ago. The improvement that this women’s team has shown is amazing. I know the girls had even higher goals, but they have nothing to be ashamed of. We had a

great season. I am very proud that Mary and Maggie qualified for the Championships as individuals, they certainly deserve to be there.”

Mary Rector, reflected on the team’s performance as well as her own.

“Out of my four years here, this is the highest place the women’s team has scored, so it was great to end on that note,” said Rector. “We were hoping to qualify for Nationals as a team, but we fell short of that goal by a few places. Since Maggie and I qualified individually for Nationals, I’m hoping that we can push each other through the race just like we have been doing the whole season. By doing that, I truly feel that we both will be able to end the season well. This will be my last college race, so I plan to do whatever I can to make it one to remember.”

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Nov. 21, 2013

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Women’s soccer team falls in 2nd round

by KATIE TRUESDALE | sportswriter

This was a weekend that the women’s soccer team looked forward to, embraced and prepared for over the course of the entire 2013 regular season.

Friday afternoon, the women traveled to Wheaton, IL, to play their first- and second-round games in the NCAA Division III Tournament.

In their first match, the Duhawks took on the College of St. Benedict, a team that was responsible for ending the Duhawks 2011 season in the second round of the NCAA tournament a year ago. But history would not repeat itself for the 16-2-1 Blazers. The Duhawks came out with confidence and drive as they returned the favor and put an end to the Blazers’ season.

With an attacking offense and tough defense, the Duhawks took a 1-0 lead by the

end of the first half. It wasn’t long into the second half before Loras took a commanding lead with its second goal. The Duhawks would win the game, 2-0, over the Blazers and would face the Wheaton Thunder in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

When the two teams met earlier in the season, the Thunder cruised past the Duhawks, winning 4-1.

When both teams met on Saturday afternoon, the Duhawks unfortunately got the short end of the stick when the final whistle blew.

The Duhawks were able to net the first goal of the match in the 21st minute from senior Lynn DeVriese. Their lead wouldn’t last long ,though, as the Thunder answered with a goal of their own minutes later. With just four minutes left in the half, the Thunder scored again to take the 2-1 lead.

With nothing to lose, the Duhawks came

out in the second half with everything they had left. In the 78th minute however, the Thunder struck again, gaining a 3-1 lead over the Duhawks. With three minutes left in the match, junior Danielle Vujovic gave the Duhawks their final goal of the season.

With the final score of 3-2, the Duhawks ended their season with a record of 18-41. With the loss, the Duhawks had to say goodbye to six seniors whose talent and commitment to the program will be missed.

Kinsey Campbell, Devriese, Megan Kittleson, Madeline Tennant, Sarah Trump and Jackie Tumberger will end their Loras College soccer careers with an overall record of 77-13-3.

“It was a great season” said assistant coach Kelly Murphy. “The girls dominated the IIAC conference and battled with some top-notch teams. We did not want to go out that early in the tournament, but despite the

Loras stuns No. 5 Wheaton Junior guard sinks 2 free throws with 8 seconds remaining to lift Duhawks

by FRANKLIN GRIFFIN | sportswriter |

The men’s basketball team shook up the NCAA Division III rankings by knocking off No. 5-ranked Wheaton, 74-73, Tuesday night at the AWC. With Loras down by one point with just eight seconds remaining, junior Nathaniel Smith sank two free throws to seal a nail-biting victory for the Duhawks. It was a close game throughout, featuring eight ties and 11 lead changes.

Junior guard Aaron Schueller led Loras with 15 points and junior guard Luke Barry scored 13 points and dished out five assists.

Barry did most of his damage from the free-throw line, sinking 11-of-12 from the charity stripe.

Before the game, Coach Greg Gorton spoke of the team’s strategy to slow Wheaton.

“They have the leading scorer and preseason All American in Tyler Peters and very good guard in junior Brayden Teuscher,” Gorton said. “Their team is very balanced, as they have six to seven guys that can score and make plays for their teammates. Our plan is to defend the team well and hold the score to the 60s.

This is a great test for our team as we look to rebound from Friday’s lost.”

The victory lifts the Duhawks’ record to 1-1 after a disappointing season opener on the road. Loras lost, 8984, at Rockford (IL) College on Friday in a game that featured 14 lead changes.

Loras got off to a slow start, falling behind by 15 points in the first half. The Duhawks were able to cut the lead to single digits thanks to a strong half from Schueller, who scored 13 of his team-leading 18 points in the first half, and Smith, who finished the game with 16 points and five assists.

Senior Ryan Coon led the Duhawks with seven rebounds.

The Duhawks started the second half with an 8-2 run and took their first lead of

loss, it was the best game I saw them play all year and it will give us fuel going into next year. We lose some great players but we have some very strong players coming back who have grown in talent and experience and I am excited for the success the future holds.”

“First and foremost, the women’s team this year and last were at the top of my list of most fun and rewarding to coach in my career here,” said Coach Dan Rothert. “The team was completely invested and ‘got it’ on and off the field. Unfortunately, traditional national power Wheaton, snuck by us on in the 2nd round. I know our team wanted more and they played like it verses Wheaton.

We threw everything at them and fought until the end. I can’t be prouder of how we played on Saturday and again, it came down to everyone being completely invested in what we were trying to do and laying it on the line. Can’t be prouder.”

Women’s basketball team wins first 2 games

by FRANKLIN GRIFFIN | sportswriter

the game early in the second half. But the lead was shortlived as a result of some sharp shooting by the Regents, who shot 44 percent from beyond the 3-point line and 57 percent overall from the field.

The Duhawks were able to hang tough with Rockford thanks to some strong play off the bench, with contributions from sophomores Justin Schneider and Mirko Grcic and junior Luke Barry.

But Rockford’s backcourt was too much for the Duhawks, as the two starting guards combined for 53 points. David Dixon scored 30 points and drilled 4-of6 3-point shots, while Tory Minnifield scored 23 points.

Also hurting Loras’ chances to win the game were 20 costly turnovers.

Above: Sophomore forward Mirko Grcic drives to the basket during Loras’ thrilling 74-73 victory over Wheaton, which entered the game ranked No. 5 in NCAA Division III. Left: Junior guard Nathaniel Smith shoots a floater in the lane while sophomore center Justin Schneider boxes out. photos by KATHERINE EDWARDS

After losing six seniors who all contributed to last season’s impressive 18-9 campaign that earned Loras a No. 1 seed in the Iowa Conference Tournament, the women’s basketball team will be looking to gain experience and improve ahead of this year’s conference schedule.

“We’ve implemented a new offensive and defensive scheme this year, which can be difficult with a team full of returners,” said Coach Justin Heinzen. “It will be our team’s overall skill level that will make us a dangerous team during conference play.”

Three seniors will return to the lineup this fall. One is first-team All IIAC performer Katie Langmeier, and she will be joined

by Lauren Byrne and Katie Wheeler.

Two sophomores, Megan Jones and Kaitlin Phillips, are eager for game action after recovering from knee injuries. The Duhawks also have 10 first-year players on this year’s roster, bringing some much-needed depth to the squad. Heinzen said five of the first-years will be the “first off the bench,” referring to Emma Bradford, Lori Obendorf, Kathleen Cabrera and Terese McMahon.

Loras will be tested early this year with games against St Norbert, which qualified for last year’s national tournament and two nationally ranked teams, Washington and Carthage.

Over the weekend, the Duhawks tipped off their season with a two-game tournament at Edgewood College. They returned back to the hill with two wins under their belt, notching an 80-67 win over the host team, Edgewood, and following that with a 65-51 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

In the game against Edgewood, Loras was able to withstand the hot shooting streak of guard Rachel Pope, who sank seven 3-pointers en route to a game-high 29 points.

However, Loras answered Pope with a tough presence inside, winning the rebounding battle by a huge margin, 53-29, and allowing just two points in the paint in the second half.

Langmeier finished the game with 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Byrne led the team with 17 points. In her college debut, Cabrera garnered seven assists.

In the second game, the Duhawks took command early in each half, with a 14-2 run to start the game and an 18-3 run to start the second half. Langmeier had another double-double, with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Wheeler contributed 10 points, six rebounds and five steals.

“It’s always nice to end up on the left side of the win-loss column, but each game this whole non-conference slate will be opportunities for us to get better, work on our weaknesses and come together as a group,” added Heinzen.

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Sports

Nov. 21, 2013

COACH’S CORNER

GRAHAM SLAM

32 thoughts on 32 teams

Ryan Graham sports editor

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A look forward to the NFL playoffs

ince this is our last issue until the spring semester, the next time we talk, the NFL season will be over. Below, you’ll find my prediction of how the remainder of this season will play out. Without any further ado, here are my thoughts on each of the 32 teams in the NFL.

NFC NORTH

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Seniors Dan Murray and Cole Smith make their last pre-game run out onto Bierre field in the Rock Bowl.

Football team honors seniors, shifts their focus to the off-season Duhawks fall to Wartburg on Senior Day

by RYAN GRAHAM | sports editor

Last Saturday, the Duhawks fell to conference opponent Wartburg by the score of 59-3. The loss brings the Duhawks final record to 1-9 for the season.

With their season coming to a close, the Duhawks say goodbye to twelve seniors. Interim head coach Steve Helminiak was asked what his lasting impression will be of these Duhawks.

“Respect – I have the utmost respect for a young man who plays and finishes his four years of college football eligibility,” he said. “Specifically through some dire seasons. It says so much about their character to persevere and follow through on their commitment.”

Despite their struggles this season, Helminiak believes that in some ways, the season was a success.

“It is a success in the lesson of life — dealing with adversity, overcoming obstacles, and pushing on despite the odds being against us,” he said. “I won’t forget this team’s persona any time soon.”

Moving forward, Helminiak talked about what his team will need to focus on to improve their record for next season.

“We need to retain the roster and continue to mature physically and mentally,” Helminiak said. “We need to make a true commitment this off-season. I am a believer that you win games during the off-season lifting and conditioning work — the commitment must be 100 percent.”

Before stepping in as interim head coach, Helminiak spent most of his time focusing on the big men up front as the offensive line coach. When asked about who stood out the most on the offensive line, Helminiak wanted to give special recognition to one individual – senior and team captain Dan Murray.

“Murray was a captain and a two+ year starter. He was always dependable, a leader. Nothing phased him – through a difficult couple of seasons offensively, he punched his timecard and went to work – never complained – just lined-up and competed at a high level. Tough to replace.”

When it was all said and done, the Duhawks were led in rushing by sophomore Nate Carrier, who finished the season

with 734 total yards and three touchdowns. Senior Dylan Jones led the team in passing yards with 641, along with three touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Brendan Oates led the squad in receiving with 24 catches, 210 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, the Duhawks were led by first-year Calvin Harridge who recorded a team high 86 tackles, six of which were for a loss. Senior captain Will Tumberger led the team in sacks with 3.5 and in tackles for a loss with ten. Sophomore Grant Meyer led the defensive backfield with three interceptions, along with nine pass deflections.

On the special teams unit, senior kicker Louie Oswald was nearly perfect on the season, connecting on eight of his nine field goals, with a long field goal of 37 yards. First-year Danny Willis led the Duhawks in the return game, with a combined 604 kick and punt return yards. Senior Nick Nunley led the team in punting with 76 punts for an average of 37.2 yards per punt. Nunley was invited to the Division III international All-star game, which will take place in Mexico this December.

1. Detroit Lions (10-6) (No. 3 seed) Calvin Johnson is to football what the Bubonic Plague was to 14th century Europe. If he’s not careful, he’s going to break the NFL. There is no cure for Megatron. He does what he wants, when he wants, where he wants.

2. Chicago Bears (10-6) “Wow! Josh McCown has been playing well lately! Maybe the Bears are better off ...”

NO. Stop it. Don’t make me smother you.

3. Green Bay Packers (7-9) Face it cheese-heads, Aaron Rodgers is done. Now you know how us Vikings fans feel. It sucks when you don’t have one of the five guys on the planet who’s capable of playing quarterback in the NFL, doesn’t it?

4. Minnesota Vikings (3-13) Maybe I should become a Chiefs fan.

NFC EAST 1. Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) (No. 4 seed) Winning the NFC East this season is like being named the world’s smartest fruit fly.

2. Dallas Cowboys (8-8) The Dallas Cowboys: serving as our yearly reminder that money can’t buy you happiness.

3. New York Giants (7-9) Too bad it took the Giants six weeks to remember they were a football team. Also, Anyone who says Eli is better than Peyton because he has more Super Bowl rings should probably lay off the hard liquor for a while.

4. Washington Redskins (5-11) “Wait, how are the Redskins this bad? (checks Internet) Oh yeah, their defense is a sieve.” Also, Dan Snyder needs to change the name of the team already. I vote on naming them the Fighting Dick Cheney’s. You know, because politics and stuff.

NFC SOUTH 1. New Orleans Saints (12-4) (No. 2 seed) The Saints are my pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. This year’s game will be held in New York, which should be awful. What’s next? Soldier Field? Screw it, why not? We could all watch and laugh as Drew Brees and the gang sloshed around in that septic tank sewage that the Bears call field turf.

2. Carolina Panthers (12-4) (No. 5 seed) I’ll be honest; I didn’t think the Panthers would be any good this season. I guess it goes to show you, even refined NFL analysts such as myself make mistakes sometimes.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-13) Sing us a song, you’re the Schiano Man Sing us a song tonight ‘Cause were all in the mood for some misery And your team is playing like shite.

4. Atlanta Falcons (3-13) Tony Gonzalez has to be thinking, “I played one more year for this!?”

NFC WEST

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After some urging from the crowd, senior punter Ben Savory was given his first-ever opportunity to punt in the fourth quarter of the last game of his Loras career. Savory’s punt traveled 45 yards and was downed without a return.

1. Seattle Seahawks (14-2) (No. 1 seed) I’m going to regret not picking the Seahawks to make it to the Super Bowl. I just had to be all non-conformist.

2. San Francisco 49ers (11-5) (No. 6 seed) What ever happened to the read-option? I really hope it doesn’t go the way of the wildcat offense. Somewhere out there, Chris Ault is turning in his grave. Chris Ault is still alive mind you, but none of you know who he is, so it’s not like anyone was going to call me out on it.

3. Arizona Cardinals (8-8) The Cardinals are the personification of

mediocrity.

4. St. Louis Rams (5-11) “Next year will be different. We’re going to turn this around. Just you wait!”

— said every Rams fan for the past 12 seasons

AFC NORTH 1. Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) (No. 4 seed) The Bengals are just good enough to make it to the playoffs, and just bad enough to lose in the first round.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) (No. 6 seed) This is my surprise pick. Because every single season prediction needs a surprise pick, right?

3. Cleveland Browns (7-9) Yeah, remember that whole Brandon Weeden thing that everyone told you wasn’t going to work out?

4. Baltimore Ravens (6-10) Screw it. The Ravens won a Super Bowl last season. They can take a year off if they want.

AFC EAST 1. New England Patriots (11-5) (No. 3 seed) The Patriots are like a reality show. “Tonight at 8/9c: We took one future Hall-ofFame quarterback, and dropped him on a team with a bunch of guys who have no idea what the hell they’re doing! Come and see all the hilarity ensue, tonight on FOX!” 2. Buffalo Bills (8-8) E.J. Manuel is the real deal. As long as he stays healthy, the Bills are going to surprise some people in these last six weeks.

3. New York Jets (8-8) Well, I mean, they didn’t completely implode like every other season. So there’s that.

4. Miami Dolphins (6-10) It’s hard to run the ball when the whole left side of your offensive line suddenly evaporates.

AFC SOUTH 1. Indianapolis Colts (11-5) (No. 2 seed) The whole Trent Richardson deal is going to come back to bite the Colts. I mean come on, the dude can’t even outplay Donald Brown.

2. Houston Texans (5-11) Case Keenum might end up becoming the franchise quarterback for the Texans. That is, until he has a couple bad games in a row and the fans decide that they hate him all of a sudden and boo him out of town, despite everything he’s done for the franchise in the past. Poor Matt Schaub. :( 3. Tennessee Titans (5-11) When are people going to realize that Chris Johnson is bad? How many more “15 carry, 21 yard” games is it going to take?

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14) Bad.

AFC WEST 1. Denver Broncos (14-2) (No. 1 seed) The Broncos have Peyton Manning.

That’s really all the information you need.

2. Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) (No. 5 seed) OK, it’s official. I’m becoming a Chiefs fan. They have cool uniforms and plus, Andy Reid looks like a mix between Wilford Brimley, Mike Holmgren and a walrus.

3. San Diego Chargers (6-10) Remember Manti Te’o? Turns out, he’s not very good. He hasn’t made a single play this season. On the field, he’s been more invisible than ... Come on, Ryan. That joke is sooo played out. You’re better than that.

4. Oakland Raiders (5-11) Terrell Pryor is a lot better than I thought he’d be. But at the end of the day – it’s still the Raiders. *** As for the playoffs, I see the Broncos coming out of the AFC and the Saints from the NFC; with the Broncos coming out ahead.

Peyton Manning is just too good — it’s as simple as that. Fire up those ovens Papa John — there’s about to be a party in Denver.