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November 8, 2012 — Vol. 91, Issue 7

Suddenly, it was over What the heck happened? That sure was an abrupt ending to the 2012 presidential election.

Just when it looked like this race was going to rival the Barnum & Bailey circus that was the 2000 election, each of the TV networks started to declare President Obama the victor at about 10:15 on Monday night. Just as ABC was about to jump on the bandwagon, the network lost power. Over on Fox News, Karl Rove suddenly was scolding others at the network its own knee-jerk announcement that Obama had won re-election.

Going into the evening, everyone in the media braced for an all-nighter. Or worse, a repeat of the complete chaos that reigned for more than a month in 2000. The 2012 has been billed as “neck-and-neck” and “exceedingly close” over the past two weeks. There had been a lot of talk about both sides

sending out waves of attorneys in preparation for a massive legal dispute over the outcome.

Then completely out of the blue, Obama was named the winner.

Right up until 10 p.m., Republican nominee Mitt Romney was ahead in the popular vote by a couple of million votes.

And in the Electoral College that determines the winner, that battle did not look like either candidate could ever get to the magical number of 270.

That’s because there were three key battlegrounds that looked like a mosh pit. From the time the polls closed, Florida looked like it was going to be a virtual dead-heat. There even were reports that people in Miami-Dade County still were voting as of 11 p.m. EDT, thanks to a 10-page ballot that was slowing everything way down.

In addition, Obama’s lead in Ohio — which was viewed as the decisive state in the election — was shrinking throughout the evening, and it, too, seemed destined to become “too close to call.” Romney held a seemingly comfortable lead in Virginia, but the experts were saying that the race would tighten throughout the evening as more Obama-friendly precincts were counted.

A few other battleground states — including Iowa and Wisconsin — were “projected” as Obama victories within minutes of the polls closing. What gives? The race in Iowa, in particular, was forecast to be very tight.

But the TV networks must have known what they were doing. By 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, the race looked ALMOST like a landslide.

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Key City Showdown: 72 hours before Election Day, Obama and Romney visited Dubuque, the first time both presidential nominees have appeared in the same city on the same day since 2004.

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President Obama addresses the 5,000-plus crowd at Washington Square in Dubuque on Saturday.

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney shakes a supporter’s hand during his rally at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Saturday.

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he road to the White House began its final stretch in Dubuque on Saturday as more than 5,000 men, women and children lined the streets around Washington Square to see President Obama speak. The event was interesting in that it was outdoors and seemingly posed such a security challenge in that it was located at the foot of a huge bluff.

Co-Mitt-ed crusaders

ri-state residents waited in a line stretching at least a half-mile to see Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speak at an airplane hangar at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Saturday. Hundreds squeezed in to listen to Romney’s words and show their support for who they hoped would be the next leader of the free world.

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Doors to the event opened at 2 p.m., allowing the long lines of people who were previously ushered through security checks and into Washington Square, which was adorned with several large American flags, a stage and the traditional presidential podium. As the event drew closer, snipers took their places on surrounding rooftops as a helicopter circled overhead.

Around 5:30 p.m., Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol took the stage, welcoming the audience to the park and thanking them for their support. He spoke passionately about some of the president’s accomplishments. Following a reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem and an invocation, other speakers stepped up to the microphone to support the president.

Kate Walsh, actress on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” shared her own story of hard economic times after the separation of her parents. She spoke on funding for education. She said she needed government assistance to attend college, and it was there that she found her calling.

A musical performance by rock singer-songwriter John Mellencamp followed, during which he played a number of acoustic songs. A sentiment of pride in country and hope for the future could be heard throughout the concert, echoing some of the promises made by the president over the election cycle.

Kevin O’Brien, a 2011 graduate of Loras and current member of the fellowship in the Obama For America campaign, took to the stage to rally support for the campaign in its final days.

Upon Romney’s arrival, members of his campaign walked on stage with boxes full of T-shirts and threw them to the eager supporters.

Speakers started off the afternoon by praising the enthusiastic, loud crowd. One of the speakers, and Romney supporter, was NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard “The King” Petty, who spoke about the very crucial next three days that were approaching. The crowd started to chant “three more days!” U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, punctuated Petty’s appearance by saying, “When Mr. Petty’s here, we’re in the winner’s circle.”

The Republican candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, Ben Lange, then advanced to the podium to announce, “Everyone is paying attention to you, Dubuque.”

Throughout the afternoon, the Eastern Iowa political universe demonstrated how important Iowa is to this race. When Grassley took the stage, he did his part to repudiate the Obama Administration. Grassley said “Washington (D.C.) is an island surrounded by reality” and he scolded Obama for not “telling the truth” about multiple things, and he specifically noted some of the discrepancies surrounding the attack of the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

The crowd really erupted after the plane of the featured speaker arrived. And out stepped Mitt and Ann Romney.

“Iowa holds a special place in (our) hearts,” Ann Romney said.

The theme of the night continued as the crowd began to chant “three more days” as Romney took the podium, a reference to Obama’s hoped-for election defeat.

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“Volunteers for this campaign, and in a larger sense, for the country have been essential for what the president has been trying to create in the last four years,” O’Brien said, speaking of the many volunteers that made the campaign for Obama successful.

Thanks to the promotion of early voting on campus, roughly 400 people cast their votes early on campus.

“The Loras College Democrats were certainly passionate about this election and making sure that their peers were getting active in the process. But also, they were respectful and willing to have a conversation, even if they were a part of the other party’s belief system. We’re all Americans at the end of the day, and that’s what matters most.”

The introduction for the president came from Sandy Hockenberry, a wife and mother whose husband lost his job in the economic downturn and had a difficult time making ends meet. She thanked the president for serving the country. She also spoke about Obama’s time as the commander-in-chief when her own son enrolled in the military.

Only a few short moments later, a motorcade with flashing lights flew past, and President Obama stepped out from behind a tent and took to the stage, shaking several hands along the way.

“It is good to be back in Dubuque,” President Obama started energetically, “It is good to be back, close to home.”

The crowd erupted in cheers as the president made his speech, speaking out to the diverse crowd gathered to hear him. He began with a moment of recognition for the victims of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast, reflecting on the heroism portrayed by firefighters, policemen and women, and the strength of a community in difficult times. He then talked about the unity of the country, and how cooperation and teamwork had made the last four years a fruitful one for America, citing events such as the restoration of the economy, the ending of the war in Iraq, and the assassination of Osama bin Laden.

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We’re here this evening because we know we’ve got more work to do.

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But for all the progress he spoke of, he also acknowledged the challenges America still faces and how his job was not yet done.

“We’re here this evening because we know we’ve got more work to do,” he said, looking out at the audience before him. “As long as there’s a single American who wants a job and can’t find one … as long as there are families working harder but falling behind … our fight goes on because we know this country cannot succeed without a growing, thriving middle class … and that is why I am running for a second term as the president of the United States of America.”

His passionate tone ignited a chant of “four more years,” which continued for several moments before quieting down to hear the president speak on the importance of voting and explaining why his agenda is one worth fighting for. He painted a picture for the future America, in which consumers are protected and children are safe, but he also proclaimed that government is not looking to control the country. Several references were made to Former Presi-

dent Bill Clinton and the success of his two terms, and how they are still applicable today. He also said Clinton disproved the economic promises of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

“It was surreal to see the president in person,” sophomore Mel Ekins reflected later. “It was definitely worth standing out in the cold.”

Sophomore Kalli Miner had the unique opportunity to help facilitate the event as a volunteer. She stepped forward to help, saying that whether one supports the president or not, the fact that the leader of the free world was going to be in Dubuque is reason enough to help out.

“It was great to hear him address real issues that affect Iowans on a personal level,” she said, “The things he said regarding education and helping college students, being a college student and because Dubuque is a big college town … was really impactful.”

When the speech came to a close, President Obama shook people’s hands, and some of them received a hug.

Others had the opportunity to share their own thoughts with him. One girl showed him a doll made to look like him, to which he smiled and laughed.

As the president exited through the same tent he entered through, the crowd gave one last cheer, finally fading away until the only thing that could be heard was the sound of a lone woman in the audience, chanting “four more years.”

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Romney emphasized the lack of “results” under Obama. He called Obama a partisan because he rarely met with the Republicans within the Senate and the House.

“Obama has made promises he can’t keep,” said Romney as he made a 360-degree turn on the stage, “I will keep my promises in Washington!”

Romney proceeded to tell his audience the five things that he and his vice presidential nominee, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), plan to focus on. They want to take advantage of natural resources, work on trade opportunities, put education first, cut spending and cap it, and finally help small businesses.

Romney then told stories of people he has personally met who have been hurt under Obama. With that in mind, he said he wants to meet with people who care more about the interest of the people than they do about politics and that he “won’t represent just one party” but will “represent one nation.”

Romney began to notice how passionate his audience truly was and then stated that “it’s

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Obama has made promises he can’t keep...I will keep my promises in Washington.

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photos by KATHERINE EDWARDS not about the size of the crowd that matters, it’s about the passion of the people and their enthusiasm.” He told his supporters to “vote for love of country.

Before jumping down into the crowd to talk and shake hands with supporters, Romney left the crowd with a statement: “Americans don’t settle!”

Many young voters were in attendance, including Loras sophomores Rachel Henrich and Amy Trapani, who both stated that we “need more young voters.”

Trapani decided to come to the Romney rally because she wanted to show her support for Romney and this was “something that (she) believes in.” Henrich said that she believes

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“Romney is the right candidate for America and he’ll bring the change we need.”

In the meantime, when asked about how important this election is for Romney, Lange said, “Eastern Iowa plays a critical role in showing the rest of America where this race is at. Dubuque, Iowa, is the political universe right now.”

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Trading to NIKE Loras loses former president discussion of the NIKE deal. news editor “Bob Quinn (Director of Athletics) apOn Thursday, May 10, 2012, Loras became proached my husband (the previous Peace and the first college in Iowa, the first Catholic col- Justice Coordinator) concerned about how the lege in the Midwest, and the fourth Catholic NIKE contract and Fair Trade would overlap,” college in the nation to sign a Fair Trade Res- said McDermott. olution.

In fact, some are even viewing this contract This title, however, came with certain re- as a positive for Loras. sponsibilities. Fair Trade Colleges and Univer“Under Armour (Loras’ previous sports sities are called to ensure that Fair Trade prod- equipment provider) was not perfect by any ucts—or producers that offer fair labor stan- means,” said McDermott. “Since we had Undards, pricing and social policy to its workder Armour for so long, we didn’t even think ers—are endorsed. about trying to change it.”

Less than one month later, The importance of Fair Trade Loras signed another deal; practices in regards to the this time, however, it was sporting apparel is now with NIKE. at the forefront of Loras On June 7, Loras minds, which leads to a announced that they chance to educate its had singed a fivestudents. year contract with “The part that’s imNIKE to be the exportant for students to clusive provider of know, is that in terms apparel, uniforms of any social change and equipment for the many times it starts college. small,” said Sunleaf. “It However, NIKE has starts with educating one, been a known violator two or three.” of human rights in regards And that is exactly what to working conditions for its Loras hopes to do. employees. Therefore, this may be “A fair trade college doesn’t mean viewed as a hypocritical action graphic by MARLON TORRES that everything has to be fair on Loras’ part. trade,” said McDermott. “It So, where does this leave just means that we need to Loras? continue to move in that direction.”

“The problem is that there is no athletic apAt the moment, Loras only has very selectparel for varsity sports that are fair trade,” ed things that they can purchase as Fair Trade, said Art Sunleaf, dean of students. “And even such as tea, coffee and chocolate. However, though NIKE doesn’t have a stellar track re- the college hopes to continue to grow its Fair cord, they’re working to improve it.”

Trade selection.

It was not only the administration saying “T-shits will be the next big thing,” said Matt this, however, but even those who are the big- Stanford, the student co-coordinator for Peace gest advocates for Fair Trade on campus. and Justice.

“NIKE has made pretty big steps in the last “This NIKE contract is a good reminder for few years in terms of labor practices,” said all of us,” said McDermott, “that we have this Peace and Justice Coordinator Stacia McDer- status now and we can’t just let it drop; we mott. need to continue moving in that direction in all In addition, the Loras administration stayed other ways possible.” true to its Fair Trade name during the initial

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THE VERDICT IS IN

by KATHERINE MOLONY special to the Lorian

Judge Amanda Potterfield to appear at moot court regional competition at Loras College.

Loras College will be hosting the Upper Midwest Regional Moot Court Competition November 9th and 10th. Moot court is a legal competition involving appellate advocacy, presentation of a case before the U.S. Supreme Court and is based on students and judges recreating what would happen in the Supreme Court. This year the case involves the 14th and 1st Amend-

ments of the U.S. Constitution. Loras College has secured Judge Amanda Potterfield to be the judge for the championship round which will occur on Saturday November 10th. This tournament will have teams from across the United Sates competing for a bid to the national championship. For more information on this information contact Mr. Chris Budzisz at Christopher.Budzisz@loras.edu or Katherine.

Molony@loras.edu.

President Collins’ predecessor, and graduate of the Loras class of 1957 passes away Special to The Lorian

With great sadness, Loeach other, and representras College acknowledges ed Loras locally and interthe death of former President nationally, even deliverJohn Kerrigan Ph. D., (’57), ing a keynote address at a who served the College from higher education confer2002-2004 as Loras’ 25th ence in Malaysia during president, directly preceding his tenure at Loras. current President Jim Collins Just prior to coming to (’84).

Loras, Kerrigan served as Loras Chair of the Board Chancellor at the Univerof Regents at the time of sity of Wisconsin-OshPresident Kerrigan’s seleckosh for ten years. In adtion, Kevin Malone, stated, dition to his commitment “John came to Loras at one of and extraordinary service the institution’s most difficult to Loras College and UWmoments. He came roaring in Oshkosh, Kerrigan estaband was in charge immedilished a distinguished caately. He brought hope where reer in higher education, there was despair, he brought serving as a nationally dialogue where there was sirecognized expert in publence, he brought programs lic administration and an John Kerrigan where there was cynicism, and he academic consultant to univerbrought solutions where there was sities, educational associations stagnation. He started the Catholic Identity and government agencies. His ability to fosTask Force which to this day has changed the ter international relationships along with his outward expression of our faith at Loras. One devotion to building partnerships abroad enyear after he came, students filled the chapel abled him to establish thriving collaborations for Sunday Mass for the first time in decades. in Oman, Qatar, Slovakia, United Arab EmirPerhaps most importantly he created an atmo- ates, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Albania, Bulsphere that allowed the most open dialogue garia, Macedonia, Romania and Morocco.

Loras had ever seen in the selection of his “Today, thousands of people lost a great successor, Jim Collins.” leader, dear friend, man of faith and tremenKerrigan was willing to answer the call to dous servant. The entire Loras community exserve his alma mater as president so that the tends its deepest sympathy and prayers to Pat, Board of Regents could search for a long-term their four children and ten grandchildren. All president to guide the College into the future. of us at Loras mourn John’s death and offer Focused on student success and international gratitude for his great service to Loras,” said relations in education, he encouraged faculty, Loras College President Jim Collins. staff and students to share ideas with him and

The Pulse Haiti’s Earthquake: 3 years later

Tonight at 7 p.m. in Ballroom B, join fellow Loras students and faculty as they discuss nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Haiti. This event is presented by the service trip group who traveled to Haiti in January.

honkamp-myhre memorial scholarship

Dubuque residents Arnie and Joyce Honkamp donated $750,000 in order to establish an endowed scholarship to memorialize and honor their daughter Heidi Anne. The beneficiaries of the scholarship will be students inolved in the College’s Communication and Fine Arts Division.

Heidi Anne died on July 24, 1997, after a brave battle with cancer. The scholarhip will be awarded annually beginning in Fall 2013.

Book Sale

For the rest of the afternoon, the Loras ARC is hosting a book sale. Many books, including fiction, will be available for purchase. Prices are: * Hardbacks: $1 *Paperbacks: 50 cents *Other book will be priced upon special request.

A variety of subkects will be offered. For more infomation, stop in to the ARC today of call Mike Gibson at 588-7163

Calling all Seniors

The deadline for submitting graduation applications is Thursday, Nov. 29, to participate in the May 25, 2013 graduation ceremony. Click on the “Application for Graduation” link on IQ Main Page under the Academic Forms heading to submit your Application for Graduation if you haven’t already done so.

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Technology yields to voluntary friendships

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by COLIN HALBMAIER features editor

s humans, it’s only natural to want to be heard. In the beginning, we were forced to either share our thoughts with people one-by-one, or convince them to gather in a large enough crowd that we could talk to them all at once. Before too long, we decided this wasn’t good enough and moved on to bigger and better inventions of mass communication: the newspaper, radio, and eventually the television. But even they lost their novelty before too long, and thus, humanity was forced to be content with the audience they had.

Then one day, in both a frightful and beautiful burst of light, mankind was gifted with the internet. Suddenly, through the power of our computer and the World Wide Web, we were able to reach massive numbers of people with a few short seconds of typing. Anyone and everyone could appear to be the expert they’ve always

dreamed of, and for a time, all was good.

Fast forward to the election of 2012, people are scrolling through their Facebook feeds looking for the smallest piece of gold in the river of outrageous political ravings, inside jokes, and that guy who updates his status every three seconds for no particular reason. We’ve all got that friend whose Facebook activity makes you actually consider deleting your profile and selling your computer, but whom you love too much to unfriend.

Fear not, social extraordinaire. One of Facebook’s best kept secrets is the ability to “mute” your friends without removing them from your list and without them ever finding out that you did so. Anyone I’ve mentioned this little trick to has marveled at the possibility of eliminating the onslaught of adorable cat pictures from their news feed for good (but then again, who would really want to do such a thing?).

The process is, in all reality, not so

As cruel as it sounds, friendship in the world of social networking is a voluntary agreement you can break at any time. difficult and not so secretive if you know where to look. Simply go to the friend-inquestion’s profile and hover over the little button that says “Friends.” A little menu will appear; simply uncheck the item that says “Show on News Feed” and viola!

Your news feed will no longer fill up with their Facebook ravings, and you’ve spared yourself the awkward first eye contact that always comes after unfriending.

Unfortunately, Twitter has no such feature as of yet. You can turn off re-tweets by going to a person’s profile and adjusting individual settings, but not completely mute someone. Thankfully, things on Twitter

are fairly stealthy. Unless the person in question checks their followers count religiously, chances are that they won’t notice the slight drop in numbers, and they’ll never get a notification telling them that you’ve socially shunned them.

When all is said and done, and despite what some might tell you, your social networking tools are yours to do with as you please. The experience is there to be a pleasant one, not to force you to sift through the never-ending supply of useless information. If that means cutting a few people from your contacts as you go, so be it.

As cruel as it sounds, friendship in the world of social networking is a voluntary agreement you can break at any time. You shouldn’t feel guilty if you feel the need to clear the air with a little pruning of your friends list. Not only will your brain thank you for eliminating the clutter, but your brain will thank you for sparing it the same cat pictures it saw the day before.

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Abortion not a right, pregnancy not a burden Democrats ‘sick’?

The great English writer G.K. Chesterton said, “When men have come to the edge of a precipice, it is the lover of life who has the spirit to leap backwards, and only the pessimist who continues to believe in progress.” I am writing in response to the article “Romney’s plans are scary and immoral” in the Nov. 1 edition of the Lorian.

Mr. Robbins wrongly asserts that the GOP “doesn’t listen to the ‘love the less fortunate’ aspect of Christianity.” On the other hand, our current president is held up by him as a human rights advocate. According to him, Obama “has affirmed the rights and dignity of all people, no matter their race, sex, sexual orientation or otherwise.” Mr. Robbins views the advancement of human rights as an important marker of progress. He sets the state of the world today against the 1950s culture, which is responsible for “telling women that they are saddled with pregnancy with no right to abort in the interest of their health and financial well being.”

Because the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade changed the abortion laws in America, some might consider this progress. After all, is it not a change from the past and movement in a particular direction? Along with Chesterton, it is important not to support progress for the sake of progress, but to closely examine which direction change takes. As many of you know, President Obama is an avid proponent of legal abortion. Since Roe v. Wade, over 54 million legal abortions have taken place in our country. The U.S. of the 1950s did not allow ending the lives of millions of human beings in the womb. Indeed, we have seen progress. The progression is towards death.

Mr. Robbins does no service to women by suggesting that pregnancy is a burden and abortion a right. Women have the unique privilege of being able to bear new life within them.

I consider this ability an honor, and am offended by Mr. Robbins’ callous language about such a beautiful feminine quality. Any woman facing an unintended pregnancy should be treated with the greatest compassion and offered help.

However, abortion should never be an option. The mother and the baby both deserve better.

Some may be alarmed that I wish to take away a “woman’s right to choose.” What does this phrase really mean, though?

If one finishes the phrase, it is a “woman’s right to choose abortion.” Pro-life people do not wish to prevent women from making any choices; rather, we believe that the particular choice of abortion is not one that should be legal.

Surely, no one believes that all choices should be legal.

For example, I am sure we can all agree that rape and murder should not be allowed. It is important, therefore, to take a look at what abortion really is. Only then can we decide whether or not it should be a legal choice. Phrases like “choice,” “right to choose” and “my body, my choice” are repeated so frequently that we sometimes forget what they truly refer to. These are merely euphemisms that cover up an ugly reality. Adolf Hitler said, “Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it.” This has happened in America.

How many times have you heard that “it’s not a baby?”

Some think that the humanity of the unborn is a matter of opinion, or something that no one can be sure of. That is not true for there is a simple answer. According to The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, a 2003 embryology/ prenatal development textbook, “a zygote is the beginning of a new human being.” Life does not begin at birth or at some arbitrary point during pregnancy. Every time an abortion occurs, a tiny human being with a beating heart is destroyed.

Mr. Robbins asks, “Is the idea of freedom and equality meant for everyone or just those blessed with being in the powerful majority?” I might ask him whether freedom and equality should be limited to those who have gotten past the first nine months of life. If President Obama’s progress involves making abortion more available, I want nothing of his progress. The unborn are certainly the weakest and most vulnerable of all people. One abortion is too much. The thought of even a single baby never having a chance to be born, stand in awe before a sunrise, and run around laughing in the rain is intolerable.

When Mr. Robbins says that President Obama “has affirmed the rights and dignity of all people,” he is wrong. The leader of our nation has refused to include all the sweet little babies awaiting their birth, who have so much love to offer. I think it is commendable that many members of the GOP “love the less fortunate,” including the unborn, disregarded by so many. I agree with G.K. Chesterton that we sometimes need “the spirit to leap backwards.” Abortion has become deeply ingrained in our culture, but I am ready to take a step back from such a lamentable progression and work for a culture that affirms the value of every single human life. As Blessed Pope John Paul II said, “A nation that kills its own children is a nation without hope.

— Amanda McKenna

From a literary standpoint, I have to congratulate Patrick O’Grady on his marvelous use of metaphor in last week’s opinion article. The comparison was well thought out, constructed, and consistent to the end. That being said, I have to question the method of calling Democrats ill, to suggest that Democrats are diseased, when attempting to garner support for your candidate before the vote. Obviously my opinion comes out too late to sway any of the mythical undecided voters, but there are a few things I’d like to point out anyway.

1. Rather than reading a simple, well thought out explanation of why I should vote Republican, I was insulted and referred to as “delusional,” “infected,” and “convulsive.” I need mental and physical help immediately, as I’m obviously not of sound mind. Hell, why should I even bother voting in this condition— I’m a diseased zombie who has no grasp of political science or social justices issues.

Perhaps this is why the military was training for a zombie attack this week—to keep the diseased away from the polls and ensure a Romney win.

2. Following these violent spasms of illness, I sacrifice religious liberty “on the altar of universal health care.” While I do have the freedom to worship health care if I so choose, universal health care is not a solely democratic aim. Both parties claim to be interested in helping the poor achieve a higher quality of life, but to even think of helping them reach this standard with the aid of a universal health-care program makes me a sick lunatic that engages in idolatry worship of a government program. Not to mention I will have no hope for a cure once the health-care plan is struck down.

3. “To do otherwise is just sick.” I guess there is no cure for me, I’ve sealed the deal by voting early for the candidate that doesn’t insult my personhood or compare my mentality to a disease.

— Jessie Donels (‘15)

EDITORIAL

In-box negligence This is a message to some astute members of Loras’ faculty, and it refers to your laptop conduct.

As you are well aware, everyone on campus has the wonderful opportunity to utilize their Lorasissued laptop for a variety of purposes. They run a very up-to-date operating system and are able to facilitate millions of equations and operations simultaneously.

But, unfortunately, they won’t answer email by themselves.

Occasionally, it appears that some professors put a low priority on providing the answers that students crave and need. A student has reached

out to you, and it is not only common courtesy, but part of your job, to reply to emails.

The purpose of email is to make life easy and communication effortless. And indeed it is. There are very few ways to communicate as easily as via email.

The excuses for not being a rapid email responder (for argument’s sake, let’s say within 24 hours) are running out, and might be gone all together.

A faculty member might say, “I am very busy.”

A valid argument perhaps. But what if we told you that most of the students in your class are as busy, if not busier, than you? Would you disagree?

You’d probably be wrong.

Your students are full-time students, which

includes attending classes, homework, group projects and other necessary class activities. They are becoming adults, which requires them to work on and off campus as well as learn their roles as members of their community. And, in the middle of all that, they sleep and eat, if there’s time.

In our mind, it seems somewhat inexcusable to be a “habitual non-responder.” You’ve been handed a tool with which infinite communication is possible. You’re being paid to tutor and communicate with students.

Students make sacrifices to attend this school, so we’re just hoping the faculty will put forth the effort they deserve.

— The Lorian staff

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Defining ‘traditional’ American values

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I support traditional values.”

Go to any conservative political rally, and this phrase will be fed to you repeatedly throughout the entire experience. Conservative America has defined its social platform on the idea of “traditionalism,” placing liberalism and secularism rett obbins as the negative opposites on the spectrum.

The question I have is: what the hell are “traditional values?” It seems that traditional values are the moral codes that conservatives derive from their “Christian” beliefs and the “historic” values of America. This sounds all noble and honor-worthy in words, but look at the morality this “traditional values” ideology looks to preserve.

Conservatism has many flaws in its basic name. To conserve means not to change, which from a sociological perspective, means to not allow progress to occur. All of our major social issues, our concepts of civil rights, of human dignity, did not come from the ideals of conservative traditionalism but from liberal progressivism.

Tradition, in the majority of the political issues targeted by the “moral Christian conservatives,” is not a positive thing. The oppression of minorities, of women, and the inequalities leveled on people due to

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their wealth, social status and nationality are all “traditional” values. Opposing contraception, reproductive rights, gay rights, immigrant rights and the dignity of the poor are the moral positions taken by traditionalist conservatives in our political culture. Traditional values don’t look to improve our society; they look to perpetuate the inequality and suffering of the disadvantaged.

The claim of legitimacy that traditionalists use is that they are moral, loving Christians looking to defend America from the assault of secularist liberals. They are right in that they are defending America, but they aren’t defending the America that I’d want to live in. The America they defend is one built on a hierarchical system, placing white, heterosexual Christians as the superiors. The traditional America they adhere to deprives women, gays, non-Christians and nonwhites of the equalities that are supposed to be promised to them. And this “traditional America” is wrapped up in the packaging of being a compassionate, Jesus-loving, moral state when, in reality, it’s nothing close to it.

Being a progressive liberal doesn’t mean you’re a hippie or a socialist bent on blowing up the Vatican; it means you want to take “traditional” America and improve it continuously into a better place for everyone.

If we look at this dichotomy through this lens, we’ll realize that conservative tradition is not, and never will be, what America is all about.

One could argue that the conservative talking point of “traditional, Christian values” is nothing more than a decorative candy wrapper, concealing policies and ideas based around bigoted, archaic views.

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The president is a promoter of our ideals

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ormer Prime Minister Tony Blair observed in his memoirs that the average voter thinks about politics maybe once or twice over the course of the average week and that they usually view it in a negative light.

Thankfully, those days when politics is not at the atrick rady forefront of everything are back again. Gone are the negative 30-second political spots before SportsCenter, Duck Dynasty and Honey BooBoo; they are replaced once again with their rightful occupants: car insurance, cholesterol medications and light beer. Finally, and at long last, Americans can go back to the quiet political complacency granted to us by our Constitutional system of limited government.

The victor, whether you like him or not, will lead, govern and represent you for the next four years. In the wake of the 18-month election cycle, it is important to remember that the president is only a small reflection of who we are as a people. While he does represent the only popularly elected office for the entire nation, no president can embody the American spirit. We are larger than any one elected official.

The president cannot embody the national unity we shared in the wake of 9/11. The president cannot display the courage of the young soldier serving his country. The president cannot match the compassion of citizens donating their time and talent to

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better their community.

The president cannot do any of those things, but he can promote them.

The United States has had enough rhetoric over the last year-and-a-half. Now is the time to unify. Our common history and commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness ought to be the source of bipartisan compromise over the next four years. The president can lead the way. Like Clinton and Reagan before him, real hope and real change in the modern era comes from dialogue and compromise across party lines. That is how the nation moves forward.

That is how we become stronger as a people.

As I write, I do not know the outcome of Tuesday’s vote, but I do know that Americans must unify if we are to restore both what we were before the recession and the promise of what we can be for ourselves and the global community in the 21st century. Americans will always do so in spite of our leaders, but the road to unity and prosperity can come quickly with presidential help. The best presidents put party politics aside and restore our national pride in what it means to be an American.

The victor’s term over the next four years will stand as only 1.6 percent of our nation’s history. However, his administration’s conduct will determine not if, but when we begin to unify again. We are still a great nation of great citizens with the spirit and heart to accomplish anything we put our collective minds to. It is time we had a president that empowered these notions rather than partisanship.

Election: Obama wins 10 of 11 battleground states continued from page 1 On Wednesday morning, Obama had accumulated 303 electoral votes to Romney’s 206. He also had eked out an apparent 0.5% victory in Florida — 46,000 votes out of more than 8 million cast. Possibly anticipating a recount, Florida’s 29 electoral votes had not yet been moved into Obama’s column. But it looks like the president will finish with 332 electoral votes.

Although some votes still were being counted, Obama also had assumed a 2 percent lead in the popular vote. After trailing in the popular vote throughout Tuesday night, he has accumulated a 2.6-million-vote lead by 7 a.m. Wednesday.

But perhaps the most amazing aspect of the 2012 election was the way Obama won the battleground states, where the brunt of nearly $2 billion worth of TV advertising was unleashed during the run-up to Tuesday.

According to realclearpolitics.com, there were 11 battleground states. Of those 11 states, Obama won 10 of them.

Romney won North Carolina by a small margin, but the president ran the rest of the table. They all fell like Dominoes.

It was a bitter pill to swallow for the Republican Party, which had determined soon after Obama was elected in 2008 that its No. 1 goal was to defeat the president in 2012.

Not only did Obama win, but Democrats also gained some ground —albeit slight — in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.

The Republicans maintained control of the U.S. House, which was expected. However, with so many Democratic senators up for re-election, the GOP had a terrific opportunity to regain control of the U.S. Senate.

However, a couple of GOP candidates derailed their own Senate campaigns on the abortion issue. In a debate, Indiana Republican Richard Mourdock, who had been enjoying a comfortable lead in the polls, said: “Even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that is something that God intended to happen.”

A few weeks later, Democrat Joe Donnelly upended Mourdock in GOP-friendly Indiana, topping Mourdock by a 5.5 percent margin.

Earlier in the fall, Missouri Republican Todd Akin also had been enjoying a big lead on his Democratic opponent, Claire McCaskill. But the six-term congressman told a reporter that a woman’s body can prevent pregnancy after a

“legitimate” rape. This quote shocked women who knew that rape can lead to pregnancy, and the term “legitimate” didn’t sit well, either.

McCaskill trounced Akin in the election by a 15.5 percent margin.

Another surprising turn of events occurred when two states — Colorado and Washington — passed ballot measures to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. They became the first states to decriminalize the practice.

Washington will allow those at least 21 years old to buy as much as 1 ounce (28 grams) of marijuana from a licensed retailer. Colorado’s measure allows possession of an ounce, and permits growing as many as six plants in private, secure areas.

Oregon voters rejected a similar measure.

Same-sex marriage also received a boost from a few states. Minnesota became the first U.S. state to vote against a constitutional amendment that would have defined marriage as being a union solely between a man and a woman.

Voters in Maine, Washington, and Maryland also endorsed the legalization of gay marriage in other ballot initiatives on Tuesday.

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The Next Generation of Gaming Begins with U

The gaming world has been waiting a long time for a new major console. The Microsoft Xbox 360 has been around for seven years, with its slightly younger rivals, the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3 celebrating their sixth birthdays this year. On November 18, the next generation of gaming arrives with Nintendo’s Wii U. The new console, which bears a similar design with its predecessor, builds on Nintendo’s image of drastically altering the gaming world in the same way that the Wii revolutionized motion-controlled gameplay. The key selling point of the new console is the introduction of the Wii U GamePad, a tablet-like controller designed to bring a new level of depth to games.

The new GamePad’s built-in camera and microphone will allow for video chatting between console users - time will tell whether possibilities such as Skype will become a reality. The 6.2 inch touchscreen can also double as a miniture television screen, allowing some games to be played as a handheld version. Other games take advantage of the screen to add new gameplay mechanics, such as allowing a player to make private decisions, a targeting system for a baseball pitch, and accessing information other players are not supposed to know.

The addition of this controller also allows for five people to play certain games, as opposed to the traditional four-player system.

Despite the dramatic addition of the new controller, much of the Wii’s system has remained unchanged.

Nintendo has announced that the Wii U will be capable of using controllers and playing games initially made for the Wii, as well as making it

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possible to transfer information from the older system to the new one. However, while its predecessor was capable of playing Gamecube games, the Wii U will be unable to do so. Nintendo hopes to remedy this by offering select Gamecube titles on their Virtual Store, which also features games dating back to the original NES era.

Nintendo’s Mii system, which features little avatars made to look like players, will make a return in a profound new way. Players will now have the opportunity to make online profiles for themselves, a feature that the company has been demanded of the company since the early days of Xbox Live and Playstation Network. The Friend Code system, which has previously been the only way to connect with other players and has been frequently slandered, will not disappear altogether, but will be used in different ways.

The Nintendo Network (formally Nintendo WiFi) will serve as the online connection for gamers,

and will also unite the company’s handheld Nintendo 3DS. A digital distribution store titled the Nintendo eStore will allow consumers to purchase both retail and independently developed Wii U games, along with updates for games, downloadable content, and bug fixes. The Miiverse, the social aspect of Nintendo Network, will be accessible through a number of devices, including computers, tablets, and cell phones.

Popular applications such as a web browser, Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube, among others, will once again make an appearance as downloadable content.

Nintendo has expanded their variety of games from day one. While some versions of the console will ship with Nintendo Land, a game designed to demonstrate the possibilities of the console, a number of more mature names such as Assassin’s Creed III and Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be availible from the beginning. More family-friendly games such as New Super Mario Bros. U and Scribblenauts Unlimited will be available on launch day as well.

The console will debut with two different versions to choose from: a standard white model with 8 GB of memory for $299.99, and a premium black version with 32 GB of memory, Nintendo Land, and a stand for $349.99. While the system has not been in as much demand as its predecessor, Nintendo hopes that the first console in the next generation of gaming will prove to be an improvement and a success. Whether this will be the case is yet to be determined.

The Nintendo Wii U will go on sale alongside 23 other games in North America on November 18 at most retailers. Select stores will be accepting preorders in the days leading up to the release, which will guarantee consumers a console on the first day.

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Disney Didn’t Wreck-It

By NINO ERBA It’s hard to believe that Disney would actually have a Duty’. Its attention to detail and vivid colors are a treat staff writer second comeback, but that seems to be exactly what’s for the eyes, and it’s a joy seeing so many of your favorite going on these days. From The Princess and the Frog to Tangled, video game characters on the big screen. the output that Disney is now having Dreamworks and even Pixar as The cast is also amazing. John C. Reilly sinks his teeth into Ralph, rivals. This hot streak continues with Wreck-It Ralph, an incredibly an example of perfect voice casting if there ever was one. In fact, fun yet emotionally resonant flick that positions itself as a frontthe whole cast is pretty much perfect: Jack McBrayer as Felix, the runner for Best Animated Feature this year. innocent (and naïve) good guy; Sarah Silverman as Vanellope, a little In the video game “Fix-It Felix, Jr.,” Wreck-It Ralph is the bad guy, girl in ‘Sugar Rush’ who provides much of the core to this story; constantly destroying the apartment complex that the other characters and especially Jane Lynch as the commando war leader of ‘Hero’s live in. Fix-It Felix’s job is to fix the building and defeat Ralph.

Duty.’ Her voice drips with the same swagger and toughness that Ralph, tired of being the bad guy and unappreciated for it, decides makes watching Sue Sylvester on Glee so enjoyable; this role was that the only way to gain the respect of the other characters is to win tailor-made for her unique comic abilities. For those who know video a medal so he can be seen as a hero. Motivated by this, he bounces games and pop culture, there are plenty of cameos to amuse those in through two other video games, ‘Hero’s Duty’ and ‘Sugar Rush.’ In the know, like Sonic and Bowser (and for dance music fans, there’s a doing this, all hell starts to break loose while uncovering some dirty blink-and you’ll-miss-it cameo of the most famous dubstep artist in work inside ‘Sugar Rush.’ the world).

The plot gets remarkably complex, too complex to be ruined by a As with many Disney films, even when it gets intense, there’s a review like this. There are so many layers to it that you need to pay happy ending (come on, this is Disney we’re talking about). With its attention to keep up, but’s worth it. Wreck-It Ralph is a rich, greatly uplifting messages about heroism and love, Wreckentertaining flick that rewards both young and old thanks to its many It Ralph is a winner through and through. It’s another positives. animated gem which helps to get us With Disney, you have to talk about animation, and it’s terrific excited for the Oscars, even as we here. What makes it so remarkable is its variety. It goes from the dread looking forward to the herky-jerky movements of the ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ characters (to fit its early ’80s creation date) to the more sleek and shiny design of ‘Hero’s ceremony.

The Many Perks to Seeing a Wallflower

By ANDREA BERNS In hindsight, we all know that starting your as well as the instability of his own sanity. copy editor freshman year of high school is not the easiest thing This makes for a thought-provoking, heart-wrenching, in the world, especially if you are socially awkward. First, there’s nostalgic story that will make you laugh and cry with Charlie, the struggle to overcome shyness and make friends, and then Patrick, and Sam as if they were your own best friends. there’s the challenge to escape the cozy crevice of your comfort Having recently read the book, I enjoyed this adaptation very zone and participate in new things, and on top thoroughly. It was very true to the book with the exception of a few of all that is the worry of what other people details. The “tunnel scene” beloved by fans was just as breathtaking think of you. as it was in the book. It’s so freeing to see Emma Watson stand in These issues and many, many more are the back of the pickup truck, stretch out her arms, and glide through covered in the new film, “The Perks of Being a the tunnel with the city lights dancing around her while “Heroes” by Wallflower,” playing at Mindframe Theaters.

David Bowie blasts. And, of course, Charlie’s “I feel infinite,” line Charlie (Logan Lerman) is terrified of sends chills down my spine. starting his freshman year of high school. No I thought Logan Lerman did a beautiful job portraying the matter how hard he tries, he can’t make himself endearing and socially-awkward Charlie, and his talent as an actor participate in class even if he knows the especially shows through towards the last ten beautiful minutes answer. He can’t make himself participate in of the film. Ezra Miller played the hilarious, but vulnerable activities, or reach out and make friends. That Patrick very well. He is one of the many standouts in the film, is, until he meets two seniors, quirky Patrick and whenever I think about what I enjoyed about the film, his (Ezra Miller) and his beautiful step-sister performance is one of the first things I think about. It was nice Sam (Emma Watson), whom Charlie quickly to see Emma Watson post-”Harry Potter.” Not once when I was develops a crush on. watching the film did I think “Hermione!” because all I could see The three of them and the rest of the “island was Sam. Maybe it was the short hair. of misfit toys” known as their group of friends The soundtrack was, as I expected, brilliant, because music encounter plentiful adventures together— plays such a prominent role in the book. I was very glad to see that both pleasant and heart-wrenching—including “Asleep” by the Smiths was included. After having read the book in dances, productions of “The Rocky Horror which it was mentioned numerous times as Charlie’s favorite song, Picture Show,” heartbreak, and experimentation it quickly went on my Spotify and became one of my own favorites. with drugs. On top of all this, Charlie must A thought-provoking script based on an amazing novel with a cope with the guilt of his beloved Aunt Helen’s perfect cast and a beautiful soundtrack makes for a great film. When death, the suicide of his childhood best friend, I left the theatre, I truly felt infinite.

Dog’s First Car Ride

Sweet, Sweet Music

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They unpeel the pearly skin of the biggest beast I’ve ever seen, feed me to its bulbous belly, and replace the mouth with my reflection.

I can still see outside the beast’s belly, but an invisible screen forestalls my escape.

Pincha! Puncha! sneezes the beast, and it growls angrily like my guzzling belly before din-din.

And miraculously, outside moves!

The lean sticks with the fuzzy green hair fly past faster than I can run.

Shhhhpp—an ominous opening!

The invisible screen concealing my escape melts before my eyes!

I lean out the clean opening, and plush air rings in my ears and gusts through my pelage like plumage.

Then, outside slows softly and the air dies down.

And the massive mouth of the bulbous belly regurgitates its scrumptious lunch as if it had never been consumed.

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What includes a night full of various genres of live music and scrumptious sweets? That would be Dessert Pops, the music concert performed by the Loras choirs and Jazz Ensemble last Saturday, Nov. 3, in the ACC Ballrooms.

“It’s one of the few opportunities for the Loras community to hear our students perform music of their choice and the ensembles to perform in a relaxed, cabaret setting,” said Bruce Kotowich, director of the Loras choirs.

This was the 9th annual Dessert Pops concert, and it was no disappointment to the families and friends who attended this delightfully musical event, considering tickets were sold out a couple weeks in advance.

“It is…an exciting challenge to know that,” said sophomore Elizabeth Dickhut. “It shows that the guests have either come before, or have heard about it, and are expecting great things. The challenge is delivering and living up to their expectations. We did that, and it is probably the most rewarding feeling there is.”

The night kicked off with the Jazz Ensemble performing “Bandstand Boogie” to get the guests warmed up for the performances ahead. Then performed the first choir ensemble of the night, the Loras Chamber Singers, with “Let the River Run”

and “Hallelujah.” These beautiful songs kept the audience’s attention and marked the perfect beginning to a night full of beautiful music.

The Chamber Singers were followed by eight solo ensembles that included the songs “(Kissed You) Goodnight”; an original composition called “Stay With Me,” which was inspired by the “Hunger Games”; “I See the Light” from the Disney movie “Tangled”; “What is this Feeling?” from the Broadway musical “Wicked” and “Falling Slowly” by the Frames.

To wrap up the first act was Bella Voce, the women’s choir, with “What I Did For Love” from the musical “A Chorus Line and Taylor the Latte Boy,” originally performed by Kristin Chenoweth.

By the second act, the audience was having a blast and ready for more fantastic presentations by the performers. The second act began with a bang by the Jazz Ensemble, who performed “Pop Goes the Classics” and was followed by Con Brio, the men’s choir, who sang “Seize the Day” from the musical “Newsies.”

Other performances included “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts, and the ever-so-famous tune, “The Entertainer.”

The Loras Vocal Jazz Group performed an a capella version of “Fix You” by Coldplay. They awed the audience with their

perfect harmonies and ability to make any sound with merely their mouths. Afterwards, the Chamber Singers performed once more with the infamous “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. And with the final, heart-wrenching performance of a medley from “Les Miserables,” the night was complete.

The students practiced for weeks on end to make the concert what it was, but needless to say, it all paid off.

“We put in hours of extra practices in order to sound our best, but it’s made fun by being with other people and performing music that we love,” said Dickhut. “Personally, and as a whole large ensemble, we have been working for a long time to make Dessert Pops as successful as possible. To finally have an audience sitting in front of us was just great. I know we all performed our best, gave it our all, and that was definitely reflected in the audience’s reactions.”

And what a reaction it was. The choirs and Jazz Ensemble ended up receiving a standing ovation at the end of the event.

“This was our best Dessert Pops to date,” said Kotowich. “The level of performance rises each year, but this year’s concert was of a very high standard.”

The Loras choirs and Jazz Ensemble welcomes anyone and everyone to their next performance, Mysteries of Christmas, taking place on Sunday, Dec. 2, in Christ the King Chapel.

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This week at L o r a s Thursday, Nov. 8 Thursdays in the Library (ARC), 9:15 a.m.

Yoga (AWC Hospitality Suite), 12 p.m., 4 p.m.

DuTalk (Arizona Room), 4 p.m.

Mass (Christ the King), 5:15 p.m.

Philosophy Lecture (Science Hall 242), 7 p.m.

Haiti’s Earthquake - 3 Years Later (Ballroom B), 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 9 • Intramurals - Basketball Around the World (Graber Center), 10 a.m.

• Moot Court (Hennessy Hall), 2 p.m.

• Mass (Christ the King), 5:15 p.m.

• Hope 4 Africa Overnight Event (Hennessy 70/Fieldhouse), 8.p.m.

• CAB Karaoke Night (The Pub), 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 • Moot Court Tournament (Hennessy Hall), 8 a.m.

• Streamlines Conference (ACC), 9 a.m.

• Knights vs. Seminarians Basketball Game (Fieldhouse), 6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 11 • Discovery Retreat (Ballrooms), 8 a.m.

• Discovery Mass (Christ the King), 4 p.m.

• Mass (Christ the King), 8 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12 • Resume Workshop (Kehl Room), 11 a.m.

• Mass (Christ the King), 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 • Veterans Day Presentation (Ballroom A/B), 3 p.m.

• Mass (Christ the King), 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 • Quran Study (ARC 202), 5:30 p.m.

• Mass (Christ the King), 9 p.m.

See the Sports section for athletic schedules.

If you or your organization would like to see your community events featured on this calendar, please send an email to lorian@loras.edu.

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Meme of the Week

Community

W h a t Yo u ( D o n ’ t ) N e e d To K n o w Packing A Punch - The Mantis Shrimp is capable of punching its prey with more force than a .22-caliber bullet.

What’s That, Timmy? - Despite the popular saying, little Timmy never actually fell in a well during the TV series “Lassie.”

In fact, the only character to ever fall in a well was Lassie herself.

A Match Made Under The Sea - Tom Kenny, who voices Spongebob Squarepants, is married to Jill Tilley, who voices Plankton’s computer wife, Karen.

Noble Steeds - During the initial invasion of Afganistan in 2001, American commandos rode horses into the battle.

Stone Age Mysteries - The oldest stone tools ever found are at least 2.7 million years old. The species which created them is unknown.

Brain Blast From The Past - It takes the brain 80 milliseconds to process information, meaning that our minds technically live in the past.

Product Placement - The Village People once rented a boat from the U.S. Navy for a music video. The Navy allowed them to because they hoped it would be used as a recruitment tool.

Sea of Stars - Spongebob Squarepants has had a number of guest stars, including Johnny Depp, David Bowie, Victoria Beckham, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Ricky Gervais.

Sources: Sciencemag.org, Reddit, Legendsrevealed.com, IMDB

Thought for the Week Whether or not you can never become great at something, you can always become better at it.

-Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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#DuChat What did you do for Family Weekend?

Jerome Olp I went to Ulysess S. Grant’s home in Galena.

Vanessa Wismeier I went to Timmermans Supper Club with my roommate for Sunday brunch.

Pasquale Luz For family weekend, I watched the Loras soccer teams win the IIAC championships for six out of the past seven years for men’s and third in a row for the women.

J.P. Sevcik This weekend, I got sick.

I have been sniffling and sneezing since I went home this weekend. I hate the cold/flu season.

Chelsea McCarraher My three little brothers stayed over and we played bumper cars in the elevators and got mints from the vending machines outside the book store.

They loved it!

Nathaniel Kapraun On Saturday I attended the Mitt Romney Rally out at the Dubuque Airport, had a delicious dinner with my family at Mario’s and watched The Avengers with my roommates.

Then on Sunday I took the CAAP test and went to Mass.

Kinsey Campbell Just winning the IIAC Conference Championship for the women’s soccer team and then watching the guys’ team also win the IIAC Conference Championship!

Kat Edwards My parents and two siblings came out Friday night for family weekend.

Saturday morning we cooked a huge breakfast, eggs and toast.

Then we piled into the car and drove out to the airport where I was one of the photographers at the Mitt Romney ralley. Then we went downtown for the Obama rally, where I was also a photographer.

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Boydology The Lorian is continuing a column by Dr. Mike Boyd, our campus counselor. He is the director of the Counseling Center. Here he will answer student questions concerning anything that relates to keeping it together while doing 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.

50 Ways to Leave Your Not-Lover

Hey Mike, I met this girl at a party, she seemed normal, but anyway, my dumb self got drunk, blacked out, and I passed out in her room. Nothing happened, but since then she has been stalking me, literally. She knows I have a girlfriend too, but my girlfriend is long distance though so she can’t help me.

One example is this, today she went into my dorm room when my roommate was in and she sat there for an hour waiting for me and then was mad that I wasn’t there. I can’t avoid her forever, what do I say to her, using tact of course?

Feeling Stalked

Mike says: OK Stalked, your letter sounds like you have been beating yourself up enough, so I won’t join in the fun. You also sound like a nice guy, so you can expect women to be attracted to you.

Most of the time a person who hangs around someone too much is just infatuated and often very insecure. No matter what, talking to them is the best answer. Ignoring them will hurt them just as much and for a longer time, which means you feel bad for longer too. Ask her to meet in a public place, like the Pub, and be open that you are interested in someone else, not her. Explain that hanging around will only be painful to her and annoying to you. Yes, it will hurt her, and be very uncomfortable to you, but less then continuing as she is.

So what do you do if she is not like most people and continues to hang around. Well, then you can kick yourself again for being a bad judge of character. More firmly communicate that you do not want her to hang around, and if necessary, ask for help from Residence Life staff. She may also be encouraged to talk to a counselor if she is unwilling to understanding that you are not interested.

One more thing. Have we learned something about drinking enough to make bad decisions at parties and not having a close and sober friend who is watching out for us?

Not a penny for Planned Parenthood

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ecently, the Obama campaign released an ad featuring a young woman claiming that Mitt Romney’s positions on women’s health are “dangerous” and “scary.”

Romney wants to defund Planned Parenthood, and therefore take away women’s “most basic health care needs.” When she says this, she is talking about women’s access to birth control. I think we need to take a look at what constitutes “health care.”

When a person needs health care, by definition, it implies that their body is not functioning properly. If someone has a broken arm, heart disease, or the flu, they need health care to fix the problem.

Rather than fixing a problem, birth control alters a woman’s fertility system when it is working perfectly fine. Think about it: is there a single other system in our bodies that we would willingly take medication to suppress? By this definition, birth control is not health care.

Claiming that contraception is one of women’s most basic health necessities implies that fertility is a problem or a disease that requires medication.

The ability to have a child should be celebrated, not shamed.

When it comes to defunding Planned Parenthood, many people argue that it would deprive women of the valuable health services they offer, such as mammograms. My friend and I decided to investigate this claim, so we called a plethora of local Planned Parenthood offices and asked to schedule mammograms.

You may be surprised to learn that Planned Parenthood has never offered mammograms, despite the claims of Cecile Richards, the head of Planned Parenthood, and President Obama himself during the town hall debate.

Defunding Planned Parenthood would in no way deny women access to breast cancer screening.

So women don’t rely on Planned

Claiming that contraception is one of women’s most basic health necessities implies that fertility is a problem or a disease that requires medication.

Parenthood for cancer screenings. There are many other outlets besides Planned Parenthood from which women have access to birth control, if they choose.

We are down to the main service that Planned Parenthood provides: abortion.

As much as Planned Parenthood claims to want fewer abortions and that they focus on other health issues, this is simply not the case. Planned Parenthood makes a profit from abortions; what motive would they have for reducing their abortion numbers?

In 2009, they made $164,154,000 in abortion revenue alone. The head of the organization itself has outright lied on national television, falsely claiming they provide mammograms. Why is that necessary? To distract us from the fact that, in reality, a large percentage of the “services” Planned Parenthood provides are abortions?

In essence, defunding Planned Parenthood would not take away women’s health care needs. Without Planned Parenthood, women would still have access to contraception from other health care providers, just like they have access to cancer screenings that Planned Parenthood doesn’t provide.

Defunding Planned Parenthood would not necessarily shut the organization down at all; it can still thrive on private funding and revenue. Defunding Planned Parenthood simply means that we stop using taxpayer dollars to fund an institution that provides abortion for profit.

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Hey Mike, Whenever I try to swallow pills I choke. I can’t even take vitamins. What can I do to swallow pills more easily?

Choked Mike says: Actually, think about it. When you shallow food you are swallowing bigger bites. So swallowing pills is more of a mental problem than a physical one. You think you will have a problem so you do. This actually applies to many of the problems that we have.

If you make yourself think differently, you will react differently.

There are some things that can help. Take a drink before taking the pill, as well as with it. It gets your throat ready to swallow. Some capsules or hard pills can be put directly in a small amount of water and will go down with it. Finally, drink the water from a soda bottle instead of a glass, it makes you use a sucking action that helps you swallow the pill.

FROM THE SEMINARY

Communion in Community

by BLAKE NEEBEL

St. Pius X Seminary

As Catholics, we believe in the importance of community gathering to celebrate a common faith. It is when we come together as this faith community to actively participate in Divine grace that we engage in a full participation of our faith and begin to grow. My question to the Loras Community is, “Why do you go to Mass?” With Christ as your main focus, the community you build there will help feed your faith and truly amplify the experience of Christ’s Love in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Being active in your faith is something that every Christian is called to do. As Josh Stika pointed out last week, one of the best ways to do this is an active participation in the Mass.

Taking the opportunity to remember what draws us together and what should be an urgent desire is no waste of time.

It is at the Mass that we come in direct contact with God. In the Eucharistic celebration, we come to intimately know Jesus Christ by sharing in His eternal sacrifice upon the cross. In this same

MASS TIMES Christ the King 5:15 p.m. M, Tu, Th, F 9 p.m. W 8 p.m. Su

sacrifice celebrated around the world every day around the world, we draw together in our shared faith and belief in Christ’s Passion and Resurrection.

Looking at this, it becomes apparent why we should come to Mass as a community and celebrate such a great gift. Remembering the sacrifice of Christ for us, celebrating the new life promised to us in the covenant of His Blood that is celebrated at every Mass, is what ultimately draws us. How can we not make it an urgent desire and need to come and commit ourselves to this promise, to actively participate in the celebration of life?

When we come together to celebrate, we begin to make Christ the center of our life. Christ, the head of the Church, guides the people, the body, in the action of faith. The celebration of the Mass cannot occur without the entire Church participating. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “All have their own active parts to play in the celebration, each in his own way: readers, those who bring up the offerings, those who give communion, and the whole people whose ‘Amen’ manifests their participation.” Counting on others for your faith to activate isn’t going to work, but at the same time it takes the “Amen” to say yes to submit to God’s grace in your life.

ADORATION St. Joseph’s Chapel 9 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F Christ the King 9 p.m. Th

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Sports

Nov. 8, 2012

Wrestling

M/W Swimming & Diving

Buss leads young team in first meet

Competition blown out of the water

By DANNY ZEETS

assistant sports editor

By DANNY ZEETS

assistant sports editor

The Duhawks kicked off the season in the right way against Coe this past week.

The men and women both won their first meet of the season.

“It’s always great to get a win and especially to start off the season. They can see that their work for the last 6 weeks has paid off,” said Coach Doug Colin.

The men’s team won in a convincing fashion with an overall score of 11655. In the men’s first event, the 200-yard medley relay. The Duhawks finished with a time of 1:45.49. The time was set by the team of first-year’s Will Rabedeaux, Zack Benson, Kendal Hart, and sophomore Grant Duncan.

The women also won in a very convincing fashion with a score of 101-77.

In the 200-yard medley relay the women swam to win with a time of 2:04.65. The time was set by seniors Stephanie Czarobski, Gabby Gaulke and sophomores Clare Ehlbeck, Renee Beach.

The Duhawks took first in both the men’s and women’s 1000-yard freestyle.

First-year Elise Amo won for the women with a time of 11:52.11. Sophomore Matt Bogen won for the men with a time of 10:37.29.

The men and women also won the 200yard freestyle. First-year Austin Lewis won the race for the men with a time of 1:57.59. First-year Heather Black won the race for the women with a time of 2:08.45.

The Duhawks took first-place in both the 50-yard freestyle, and the 200-yard Individual Medley. Winning the races were junior Jillyn Gerken, Duncan, sophomore Lexie Mollahan, and Benson The Duhawks also swept the 100-yard butterfly and the 100-yard freestyle. Winning for the Duhawks was first-year Logan Miller, Hart, Mollahan, and Lewis.

First-year John Maevski won the onemeter dive with a score of 245.20. The Duhawks finished the night with wins in the men’s and women’s 200-yard freestyle relay.

“I thought we were very sloppy in races. Technical problems and race strategy, that needs to be corrected,” said Colin.

The Duhawks are happy to start off the season with a win, but know that they need to tighten up their swimming if they want to have a chance of competing for the conference championship. The Duhawks will hit the pool again on Saturday at the Monmouth College Invitational.

photo by MARLON TORRES

Junior Dylan Jones drops back to pass against University of Dubuque. The Duhawks lost 45-0. The Duhawks finish the season Saturday against Wartburg.

Duhawks take 1 on the chin from their rival

rushing yards on the season.

With the bright future ahead for players like Carrier, it also marks a time when the team has to say goodbye to its seniors.

This senior class has dealt with their fair

By JACK METZ managing editor/sports editor share of adversity including a coaching Entering this season, the matchup with change after their second season, which the Dubuque Spartans was highlighted as saw the entrance of coach Mierkiewicz. a game to get excited for because of ev“We have one more week together as erything that surrounded the great rivalry. a family, is basically what it is. The guys Loras, 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the Iowa have done a very nice job of preparing Conference, fell to Dubuque, 4-5 overall week-to-week. Regardless of what the result is Saturday, coming out with high enand 3-3 in the conference, 45-0.

Around campus, many students were ergy and playing together is essential,” welcoming their families to Loras for said Mierkiewicz. “For 17 seniors it’s the ‘Family Weekend,’ and on the football last time they will ever play football, for a field it marked the final game for the se- group of guys it’s going to be the last time niors in the Rock Bowl, and a chance to they will all be together so that is an imwin back the key in the “Key City Clash” portant element along with continuing to be part of that process.” following a defeat last season.

The team will travel to Waverly on Sat“They are a pretty solid football team. urday for the final game Every time we made against Wartburg. The plays, we shot ourselves Knights are 5-4 overall in the foot with a penand 3-3 in the conferWe have one more week alty,” said Coach Paul ence. They also are curMierkiewicz. “I don’t together as a family is rently the top-ranked know what has been gobasically what it is.

The rush defense in the coning on with us offensiveference, causing the guys have done a very ly over the last month or rush-first mentality of so. We just have to work nice job of preparing the Duhawks to instill a on eliminating those misweek-to-week.

Regardless game plan that will be takes.” able to break down the of what the result is The Spartans came into opponents. the game with the conferSaturday, coming out with “I think most teams ence’s best offense, and it high energy and playing have tried to put towas on showcase as vetergether a game plan together is essential. an quarterback, Wyatt Hathat takes advantage of nus, was able to help his Paul Mierkiewicz, some of the movement team score a touchdown football coach that Wartburg executes, or more every quarter. but it has not been toHanus threw for a total tally accomplished. I of 344 passing yards, and believe we have one of the best backs in Dubuque’s running backs accounted for the league, if not the best,” said Mierk204 rushing yards. The Duhawks had a toiewicz. “So that puts you in a situation tal of 265 total offensive yards, with 127 where he can hopefully make some plays. coming from quarterback Dylan Jones.

We will add some new wrinkles and con“When you run a program the way we tinue to add some different things and try try to run it, the focus is to try and get bet- to put a game plan together.” ter every week,” said Mierkiewicz. “We are disappointed the way things worked out Saturday, but also understand that in UPDATE FOR FOOTBALL the big picture I believe we are going in OVERALL RECORD the right direction and we are doing things 2-7 the right way.”

(1-5 IIAC) First-year Nate Carrier continued his pace as top running back in the conferUPCOMING SCHEDULE ence, also claiming the 12th position in all n Saturday, Nov. 10, of Division III, netting 106 yards against vs. Wartburg College the Spartans, adding to his 1,210 total

Heading into final game against Wartburg, Duhawks hope to put it all together

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The Duhawks are looking to have a successful season with a very young team, which includes over 20 first-years. They are looking to improve on a 5-21 season last year which included a 29th finish out of 55 teams at the NCAA Division III Championships. The Duhawks also took seventh at the Iowa Conference Individual Tournament.

“We have 26 new kids on our roster-lots of new faces and lots of talent. Returners to watch include senior Dave Skrypiec at 149, sophomore Tom Gross at 165/174, and sophomore Stephan Birt at 174,” said coach Steward.

One of the biggest hurdles for the team to overcome entering the season is replacing the absence of junior Matt Holmes. Holmes is sitting at 75 career wins for the team, but will not suit up this season.

A player that could get a lot of attention is first-year heavyweight contender James Buss. Buss is a 285-pounder who showed a glimpse of what he can do on the mat this weekend when he won the Silver Division 285-pound class at the Loras Open.

Buss started with a 6-2 decision against Coe’s Kirk Owens, a 13-4 major decision in the second round, a 3-1 decision in the semi-finals and completed his perfect day with a 4-2 decision against his opponent from Upper Iowa, a D-II program.

“We want to get every kid on roster to be successful, and to be better at the end of the year than they were when they walked in.

Be great both on and off the mat. Qualify 10 guys for NCAA tournament,” said Steward.

With key wins over Simpson College and UW Platteville, the Duhawks are looking to come away with more of the close matches. Winning some of the close matches can really change the outcome of their season.

“We started practice on Oct. 10 – Lifting twice a week in the morning and wrestling practice daily. Getting kids down to their wrestling weights,” said Steward.

The team has been working hard to make sure that they are prepared for the season.

The Duhawks are not going to allow the young team to be a reason for them not to succeed.

The Duhawks will kick off their season on Saturday at the Luther Open. The Duhawks first home meet will be on Jan. 10 against Central College.

The Duhawks are looking to build some momentum before coming home on Jan. 10. This will make for more of an interesting home stand if they are at the peak of the season, and the their performance.

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photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

A loud cheering section looks on as firstyear John Maevski dives into the pool.

photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

First-year James Buss wraps around his opponent at the Loras Open at Five Flags

Sports Volleyball

Magic runs out during IIAC tourney run

By JACK METZ

managing editor/sports editor

It was a nice run for the Duhawks as they fought their way to the Iowa Conference Championship game, but came up short to the Wartburg Knights, who was the No. 11 ranked team in Division III and first in the Iowa Conference.

Loras was the No. 3 ranked team in the conference with a record of 17-18 overall and 5-2 in conference.

The Duhawks started the tournament with a victory in four sets against the No. 6 ranked Central Dutch team and then traveled to No. 2 ranked Coe to and pulled out the victory in four sets.

“Going into the Coe match I was 100 percent confident in the team that we were going to win. It was a weird feeling I had but I knew that we were not going to accept a defeat that night,” said senior Kenzie Goedken.

“We came into the game not accepting a loss and that attitude paid off. We were all completely confident in ourselves and our teammates.”

Heading into the Wartburg game was a different scene for the Duhawks as the Knights were 32-5 overall and 7-0 in the conference.

The Knights held the Duhawks to just 25 kills and a .052 attack percentage in the contest. Loras was led by sophomore Kara Grant’s eight kills and nine digs. Courtney Boyd registered a team-high 12 assists, while Shawn Reilly added 10.

Wartburg had 35 total kills to Loras’ 25 and they had six blocks to the Duhawks’ three.

“I don’t feel we played our best. We made too many mistakes against a great team,” said Goedken. “I feel that we played a little bit scared or on the defensive instead of with an offensive attack mind-set, which ended up going against us.”

With the season coming to an end the careers of three seniors also came to an end. Cassie Crabill, Kenzie Goedken, and Regan Riley all made huge contributions to the team throughout all four seasons.

Riley made the Iowa Conference All-Conference team the past three seasons, claiming second team honors in 2010 and 2011.

“It’s a great honor that wouldn’t have been possible without my teammates pushing me to get there,” said Riley. “This was one of my most enjoyable seasons, the group of girls made it a great team to be a part of and we had a lot of successes throughout the course of the season.”

One of her teammates, sophomore Kara Grant, also received an All-Conference honor for her impressive season that included 339 kills and 10 blocked shots. Sophomore Shawn Rielly also received an honorable mention for her play at the setter position. Achievements on the court will last forever for these players as they say close the chapter on their collegiate careers, but the growth of the athlete throughout their career is what molds them for the future.

“I would say it was a success. I feel that our team, including myself, has grown tremendously. I think that is what Division III ball is all about. Growing as a family with your team and being able to see yourself grow as an athlete and as a person,” said Goedken. “I definitely feel that my career here at Loras has built great character in me as a person and as a teammate and that is all I can ask for.”

photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

First-year Liz Jendra goes up for a kill. The Duhawks finish the season at 17-18, 5-2 in IIAC play.

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Nov. 8, 2012

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Men’s Soccer

Men host St. Scholastica to kick off tourney

By KATIE TRUESDALE staff writer

Underestimating their opponents is not something the Duhawks do often but on Saturday, the Central Dutch came to play in a way that the men were not expecting. Winning the conference tournament means getting an automatic qualifier bid into the NCAA tournament and if the men of Central College wanted any chance to keep their season alive, a win against the Duhawks was necessary.

“We basically saw pure intensity, pure heart. They put everything on the line and it showed,” commented Louie Oswald about the Dutch.

With a 2-0 victory over Central earlier in the season, the Duhawks came into the match with a winning mind-set but to their surprise the Dutch weren’t going to give them a win easily. The match started off intense when Central came out strong and put the Duhawks on their heels. It wasn’t until the 12 minute when junior forward Tim Van Den Bergh ripped a shot from 20 yards out which deflected off a Central defender and flew into the net giving the Duhawks an early lead.

“Central played with a lot of heart and passion and that showed from the first minutes of the game. Our goal gave us some momentum in which we could add pressure to their defense and have some more room to play our own game,” said Van Den Bergh.

Even though they were down a goal, Central still wasn’t giving up. And finally with 2 minutes left in the first half, their hard work paid off when Central scored off of a free kick tying the game

photo by KATHERINE EDWARDS

Senior Louie Oswald dribbles past a defender in the win over Central. at 1-1. That goal was the first goal scored against the Duhawks in an Iowa Conference match for the men this season.

At halftime Coach Rothert said to the men, “When you came off the field you could tell you were showing your emotion on your sleeve, never to do that again.”

The Duhawks were definitely surprised by the goal at end of the first half especially due to the fact that no team has tied up the match once the Duhawks were ahead. The second half began and both teams came out stronger than ever. With equal opportunities, finding the back of the net came as a struggle for both the Duhawks and the Dutch.

The Duhawk offense kept high pressure as always on the opposing defense and it wasn’t until the 78th minute when

they finally caught the Dutch off guard when senior Ryan Schneider sent a pass into sophomore Tom Fluegel which he sent past the Central keeper giving the Duhawks a 2-1 lead and Fluegel’s 4 goal and second game-winner of the season.

The Duhawks now took over the rest of the match, giving Central little hope of coming back to win the game. As the buzzer sounded to end the match, the Duhawks celebrated winning the Iowa Conference Tournament for the third straight year as the Central Dutch huddled together as their season came to an end after 90 minutes of great soccer.

The men received an automatic qualifier bid in the NCAA tournament and will host the first and second round as they play St. Scholastica on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Rock Bowl.

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Sports

Nov. 8 2012

A VIEW FROM THE PITCH

Hittin’ the dance floor

Previewing the NCAA Div. III tourney that kicks off this weekend at the Rock Bowl

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By JIM NAPRSTEK

staff writer/photographer

ith the Iowa Conference Championship hanging in the trophy room, the men’s and women’s soccer teams are set to head into the NCAA Division III Tournament this weekend.

Both teams will have their fair share of nail-biters and trench battles, but expect them to persevere and overcome just as they have done in the past.

For the men, they’ve been selected as the top seed in their quadrant, and will stay at home this weekend to host College of St. Scholastica, and potentially the winner of North Park University and Washington University in St. Louis.

Saturday, Loras will open up against the St. Scholastica Saints, who enter the NCAA Tournament with an 18-4 mark. However, do not be fooled by the high winning percentage. A closer look at the Saints season schedule shows that their opponents finished with a combined 102-130-20 mark. When pitted against opponents who finished with 10 wins or more, St. Scholastica held a 5-2 form.

Junior Dan Figura and his defensive corps will need to account for leading goal scorer Andrew Jenkins who racked up 25 goals and nine assists throughout their 22 matches. He’ll be joined by teammate Joe Watt who has contributed 11 goals and 26 assists this year.

The last time the Duhawks went up against a 20plus goal scorer they had no problems. Not only did they prevent him from scoring, but Dubuque’s Nick McDonald didn’t record a single shot on frame.

The argument can be made for what is the strongest asset on this year’s squad. The defense has surrendered a mere eight goals through 21 matches.

The last time the Duhawks had a defense this dominate, they finished their season in sunny Florida at the NCAA Division III Final Four. Or is it the fact that 19 different players have scored so far in 2012.

Many believe that the massive depth of the Duhawk roster will be what carries them deep into this year’s tournament.

Following a win versus St. Scholastica, Loras will face the winner between North Park University and Washington University. Regardless of who the opponent will be, the Duhawks know full well that they have the talent and the heart to march their way to San Antonio and The Loras men’s play for the National Championship. team has not On the women’s side, been one to they too will open up against St. Scholastica rely on just who earned the Automatic one player this Qualifying Bid into season. Nineteen the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer different players Tournament. The Saints enter the tournament with have scored 17-4-1 mark, almost during the 2012 aequally impressive as campaign. their male counterparts.

Kelsey Kehtel leads the way for the Saints with 20 goals and eight assists. Senior Kinsey Campbell will be sure to keep an eye on her all night long.

Junior Lynn DeVriese has really caught fire with her offensive output scoring three of the five goals in Iowa Conference Tournament. DeVriese now leads the team with 13 goals. Very similar to the men’s team, 17 different girls have scored for Coach Rothert’s team.

First-year Katie Truesdale helped carry Loras following their 3-3 start. Since then, the Duhawks have gone 14-1, with their lone loss coming to the Wheaton College Thunder.

If the Duhawks are able to get past St. Scholastica, they will face off against the winner of the other first round match in Dubuque between the Aurora University Spartans and the Calvin College Knights, either of which will prove to be a significant test for the Duhawks. The same was said however earlier in the year when the Duhawks squared off against the then No. 2 ranked Trinity Tigers.

For these men and women, it’s the time of the year that they can show the nation what they’re made of. Each game is an opportunity to make a statement and prolong their season. When the referee blows that whistle, all that matters is the two teams on the pitch and the wonderful game of soccer that ensues.

photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

First-year Hayley Wegrzyn knocks a header away from the Loras goal in the 3-1 victory of University of Dubuque. The Duhawks will play again on Friday against St. Scholastica.

Stronger than ever entering NCAA tourney Loras selected to host NCAA Tournament Regional this weekend

By CLAIRE MURPHY staff writer

It was another successful weekend as the soccer team makes their way through the post-season.

For the third year in a row, the women claimed the titles of Conference Champions and Conference Tournament Champions for the Iowa Conference.

After defeating cross town rival University of Dubuque once already in the regular season, they found themselves face to face with them again fighting for the conference championship tournament.

Saturday was a time for the younger girls on the team to step up and for the older players to lead them. In the first 5 minutes of the game, first-year forward Ailish Rispin did just that. As she shot a bomb from 20 yards out, she scored the first goal of the game and put Loras up 1-0 early. The goal proved to be critical as the score remained the same at half-time.

The Spartans fought back with everything they had to overcome the Duhawks because they knew the consequences would be the end to their season.

The second half was another battle as the Duhawks kept knocking for scoring opportunities. That opportunity came when first-year Katie Truesdale drove the ball in and crossed one in front of the net to junior Lynn DeVriese who powered the ball past the Spartan keeper.

“We have been working a lot on getting behind the defense and playing it back across because we all have the speed and ability to do so. Katie did that perfectly and played it right to my feet,” said DeVriese.

Opportunity arose again in the 70th minutes when senior Hillary Wilson received a ball from first-year Taryn Peterson and one-touched it into the back of the net. Although the Spartans were down by three, they persisted through and kept fighting for a goal. In the 86 minute, they finally made a comeback as they drove up the field and broke through the Duhawks defense, scoring their first goal of the game with a shot to

photo by JIM NAPRSTEK

Junior Lynn DeVriese dribbles past a defender against University of Dubuque. The Duhawks won the match 3-1. the lower left corner.

They did not find any more success after that however, and the game ended 3 to 1 assuring the Duhawks a win and an automatic bid into to 2012 NCAA Div. III tournament.

After a slow start to the season, things have really started to come together for the Duhawks. With such a young team trying to learn to play together in the beginning of the season, pieces of the puzzle started to fit more and more with every game as they have learned from hard losses and major wins.

“It definitely took some time for the younger members of our team to become part of one cohesive unit but the timing seems almost too perfect in terms of our team playing at its best. I feel that the first-years have adjusted well to our style of play, which is definitely difficult to do, and it’s elevated out success and has only left us wanting more,” said senior captain Jayne Eslinger.

The flow of the team is undeniable with its solid defense, a midfield that creates opportunities and makes things happen, and the offense up top that is hungry for goals. As many girls on the team agree, heading into the post-season is the most wonderful time of the year.

The women will host the first round of the NCAA Div. III tournament in the

Rowl Bowl, with their first game on Friday night against St. Scholastica.

“We don’t know much about them [St. Scholastica] which is exciting because we can just go out and play our game. This is the best time of the year and we all know we have the potential to make it to the national championship but we have to focus on one game at a time,” said DeVriese The other game being hosted at Loras will be between Aurora and Calvin.

Pending the Duhawks win, they will face the winner of that game on Saturday evening.

“I feel confident that we will find ways to win in any situation that is thrown in our way. However, we still need to focus on the game that is immediately ahead and nothing else,” said Eslinger.

As Eslinger stated, the Duhawks have proved to pull out wins in any given situation, whether it was being down 2 to 0 and making a comeback for a doubleovertime win against Augsburg College or competing with the number 2 ranked team in the nation Trinity University in a nail biter that resulted in another double-overtime win for Loras.

The Duhawks have shown they can do anything. Now it will come down to the first game Friday night against St. Scholastica.