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Men’s cross-country teams dominates at first meet of the year Page 10 September 14, 2017 — Vol. 96, Issue 1

Loras fundraising campaign inspires lives and leadership

by ASHLEY PUDIL | executive editor

After a four year run, Loras College concluded its Inspiring Lives & Leadership campaign on Aug. 31. This initiative raised the most money in the college’s 178-year history and will go to help the financial needs of the college in a variety of ways over the next few years.

The campaign started as a fundraising initiative and a catalyst to reunite alums from Loras in the fall of 2013. The campaign was set at $75 million: the highest fundraising goal set at Loras. That goal was quickly met within a matter of two years. From there, the Board of Regents decided to increase The the goal by $25 million. In Aucampaign gust of 2017 brought Loras finished in a grand their campaign, total of $106 surpassing their goal once again. million, The campaign contributed brought in a grand total of by 23,000 benefactors, $106 million, contributed by the majority 23,000 b en eof them factors, the majority of them being Loras being Loras alalums. ums.

“It’s been incredible to visit with alumni throughout the campaign and listen to their testaments about why they donated,” said Loras College President Jim Collins. “There aren’t many places that can announce they have achieved a campaign goal with such a powerful alumni base. There’s a sense of pride in the Loras community because of that.”

The primary focus of the Inspiring Lives & Leadership campaign is to provide scholarship and financial assistance to current and future Duhawks, and 125 newly endowed scholarships have been established for students. These new scholarships are primarily funded by alumni who want to contribute more to a Loras student’s education and provide assistance to aid their financial needs.

These new scholarships can be found within different academic programs and majors. For the more common scholarships, such as the Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders program and the Loras Merit Award, amounts are determined on an annualized basis. The caps for those scholarships may be raised, but if so, other factors such as tuition rates and other grants must be taken into account.

“We want to make sure we have grants and awards that work with state and federal aid so that student tuition continues to be reasonable,” Collins said. “It’s important to us that we provide a Loras education that is cost-effective.”

Despite the focus on increasing scholarships, they were not the exclusive purpose of this campaign. Other results can be seen in facilities across campus. The newly dedicated tennis courts, more upto-date labs and classrooms in the Science Hall, the media lab in Hoffmann Hall, renovations to Christ the King continued on page 3

Welcome back: 10 ‘Du’s from President Collins Dear Students,

Welcome to the early days of a new academic year!

For those of you who are new to Loras, I welcome and encourage you to take full advantage of the many opportunities we provide. For those of you returning for another chapter in your Loras experience, I hope you’ll continue to build upon your successes to date and remain highly engaged with the campus community.

Personally, it has been great fun being able to reconnect with many of you after a long summer. It’s also been enjoyable meeting any number of our new undergraduate and graduate students.

A couple of weeks ago, I shared Loras’ statement on human dignity and offered a brief update regarding some of our recent national accolades. For now, I simply want to provide a few “worth repeating” tips to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding academic journey. Here are my top 10 “du’s:” 1. Represent yourself, your family and Loras College well. Go to class and conduct your daily affairs with class. Accept

responsibility. Be accountable. Be honest.

2. Prioritize learning. Attend lectures.

Read more than what’s required. Get to know our faculty and staff. Access readily available resources (e.g., Writing Center, Lynch Learning Center, Academic Resource Center, Center for Experiential Learning).

3. Expand your experience. Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know. Attend a theater production. Support Duhawk athletics. Make time to listen to a music performance. Look into a study away opportunity.

4. Get involved. Join an organization or two. Volunteer to advance a cause or assist those in need. Sign-up for a spiritual retreat. Run for a leadership position.

5. Feed your soul. Pray. Attend Mass.

Meditate. Embrace differences and cherish shared values. Know that we are called to find God in others and creation.

6. Think before you act. What you post, like, or retweet is your brand and represents your character whether you like it or not.

Duhawks supporting DACA

7. Build relationships. Your life will be enhanced and richer with others. Everyone has something to learn and teach.

Loras is a community of individuals not cliques.

8. Speak truth with respect. If you have an issue or concern, it ought to be shared directly with the person, program or department who can best address it. This is both the honorable and right thing to do.

9. Know you are never alone. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone struggles. Everyone needs encouragement. Everyone needs a nudge. Our faculty and staff can help guide you on most every matter. It is OK to share disappointment.

10. Be positive. Get sleep. Exercise. Eat healthier. Participate in “Du It Forward.”

Avoid drama. Give praise. Say thanks.

Give a hug. Demonstrate care. Pray – again. Love always.

Let’s have a great year. Go DUHAWKS! God Bless,

James E. Collins ‘84 President

photo by FABIAN HERNANDEZ

Sunday afternoon’s protest drew Dubuque citizens, including several Loras students, to protest the repeal of the “Dream Act.”

This little Duhawk went to the market ...

Dubuque Farmers Market graces the City Hall area on Saturdays for 172nd consecutive year

by BRENNAN PIVNICKA | staff writer

This year marks the 172st anniversary of the outdoor Dubuque Farmers Market. It is the first and oldest community farmer’s market in Iowa. With well over a hundred vendors participating, ranging from local businesses to independent farmers, the market has integrated several new concepts over recent years.

The most prominent of these has been the Double-Up Food Bucks program. Started last year with the purchase of $10-worth of tokens usable within the market, customers also receive $10 worth of tokens for use at produce vendors. This program has provided $4,000 for fresh produce that was purchased by low-income community members on S.N.A.P. The market is only a short walk away from campus, on Iowa street. Loras students and Dubuque citizens come in droves to enjoy local produce and other farm fresh items.

Also new last year is the Kids at Market program, which takes place between 9 and 11 a.m. each Saturday, and introduces fun

crafts and activities for young children with a theme tying into that week’s market. In addition, Chefs at Market is a monthly event where people from around the community come together to cook different types of foods. The next of these will be on Oct. 28.

The Dubuque Farmers Market has a been a hallowed tradition in the community for countless years. In addition to the economic impact, it has served to strengthen the abilities of independent businesses, and provided a social environment to bring members of the community closer together. Its countless years of existence have been fondly remembered by its patrons.

“I think the farmers market is one of the

photo by HARRIET SIEGRIST

best parts of life here in Dubuque,” said Andrew Gaines, a Dubuquer who frequents the market. “I’m glad we have this chance to come together as a city once a week.”

The market will remain outdoors until the final weekend of October when it will, depending on the weather, move to its indoor location at 11th and Locust for the winter months.

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Campus Fest leaves students impressed

Top left: Loras’ Peace and Justice group serves up coldbrew at their booth.

Top right: Dewey dances to the beat of a different drum as he recruits for the Drumline organization.

Below: Loras cheerleaders storm the ARC lawn and perform a spontaneous cheer as part of the event.

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Meet the new Loras employee

What experience do you have in your field?

I have had over 10 years experience in accounting, mainly in public accounting, but more recently I have over four years of teaching experience.

What are some of your favorite classes to teach?

Principles of Accounting (Managerial Accounting and Financial Accounting). These are the foundational classes in my discipline.

What advice do you have for students taking your class?

This is an amazing place; there are so many opportunities here! Use this as an opportunity to explore what you’re passionate about. Then build your career around that.

What’s another fact about your family?

My family and I live in DeWitt, IA, on a family farm that has been in my husband’s family for four generations.

Dr. Jenny McGary SPECIALTY: Assistant professor of accounting.

photos by JOHN MCMAHON

photos by FABIAN HERNANDEZ

Top: Sophomore Nick Romero and junior Liz Venezio pose after visiting a booth.

Below: Junior Brant Gille mans his table.

Duhawks walk to end Alzheimer’s

by NATALIE DROESKE | sports editor

The morning of Saturday, Sept. 10, the members of the Loras College Psi Chi Club volunteered at Dubuque’s chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” This event raises money for Alzheimer’s research and advocates for government support of the search for a cure.

“The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is our major event here in the Dubuque area,” said Event Director Alexandra Barton. “It’s a great event to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. There are more than five million impacted by this disease so there’s a large number of Dubuquers that are impacted as well. It’s a great event to bring out the community to raise awareness and also raise funds so that we support education and awareness activities in the Dubuque area.”

The event was held at the Bergfeld Recreation Area and featured dozens of tents.

They included a nail painting station, silent auction, kid’s activities, spinning flower memorial station, refreshments, and a champion’s club, providing a special area designated to the biggest fundraisers. All this surrounded a DJ and stage where keynote speaker Nancy Reilly delivered a moving talk about her husband’s decline in health due to Alzheimer’s.

Mike Reilly, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, is well known around Dubuque as a graduate of Dubuque Senior high and as a popular announcer for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The ties to the Dubuque area coupled with the reality

of the Reilly’s situation made for a moving message.

One of the most impactful aspects of the morning was the spinning flowers. A tent offered a selection of pinwheels, each color relating to Alzheimer’s: blue for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, purple for those have lost someone to Alzheimer’s, yellow for those supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, and orange for support of the cause and envisioning a world without Alzheimer’s. Walkers were then encouraged to write their own “reasons I walk” on the flowers, creating a promise garden of these reasons.

The Psi Chi club greeted and directed walkers and encouraged advocates to reach out to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to allot funding for Alzheimer’s research.

“Loras College Psi Chi is dedicated to advocating for Alzheimer’s awareness and finding its cure due to the need for more memory loss research. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Dubuque was the perfect event to volunteer for,” said Psi Chi President Morgan Lacher.

The club tries to organize a service opportunity at least once a year and have donated their time to the Alzheimer’s walk in years past.

“It was really amazing to see how many people rallied behind the cause. There was a great turnout,” said Lacher.

For more information about how to get involved or to learn more, call 1-800-2723900 or go to ALZ.org.

EDUCATION: BA in Finance from the University of Iowa, and MACC (Masters of Accountancy) from St. Ambrose. DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) degree in progress at DePaul University. CPA; CMA in process.

FAMILY: Married with four children. photo by NATALIE DROESKE

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Year Experience enhances Duhawk’s experience

by AVA LALOR | executive copy editor

As the 2017-2018 school year starts up, students are busy joining and regrouping with their favorite organizations. Yet, there is one group that is determined to make this year the best for each Duhawk: the Year Experience Team.

The Year Experience Team devotes their time to creating events for each grade. The team consists of four coordinators representing the four different classes. These include senior Mckenna Gillespie as the First Year Experience coordinator, sophomore RaeAnn Klimesh as the Sophomore Year Experience Coordinator, junior Alex Schiavoni as the Junior Year Experience Coordinator, and senior Danny Krasich as the Senior Year Experience Coordinator. From community building events for first-year students to nights filled with last hurrahs for the seniors, this team will plan

events to make the 2017-2018 year one to remember.

The first event of the year was the Movie Under the Stars hosted on Sept. 2 at 9 p.m. on the ARC lawn. After finishing the first week of classes, all students were welcome to come relax, enjoy the free popcorn and drinks, and watch the recent “Wonder Woman” movie, which has not yet been released on DVD. Curled up on blankets or comfortable in lawn chairs, all students had a great time.

Next was the Senior Kickoff organized

by Senior Year Experience Coordinator Danny Krasich held on Aug. 8 in the PUB from 7-9 p.m. This Senior Kickoff included free food, games, entertainment, and a cash bar. While students were playing games such as bags, others took the advantage of an open mic to share their talents.

“I was fairly happy with the attendance throughout the night, and received great

feedback,” said Krasich. “We had some are the perfect opportunity to do just very talented senior Duhawks showcase that.” their music ability which was a big hit for Looking toward the semester, the the seniors that stuck around.”

Year Experience team has many events Featured at the open planned. All students mic were seniors Theare invited to travel on resa Milazzo, a duet annual Six Flags It’s our last year to make the the

by Anna Nielsen and trip for a day of free most of the time we have left fun. Another tradition Molly Nemmers, and Brian Wulf. A mix with each other at Loras and i n c l u d e s t h e s e n i o r of vocals, guitar and called “Paint the these events are the perfect event ukulele, the senior Hill” where the senior opportunity to do just that. audience cheered on class paints a phrase their classmates while Danny Krasich or image on the Keane enjoying the free food Hall hill for HomecomHealth Center counselor and camaraderie. ing Week. Other events “I am looking forfor juniors and seniors ward to more senior include the Etiquette year events as the school year progress- Dinner and Grad School Fair. es,” Krasich continued. “It’s our last year Keep an eye out emails from the Year to make the most of the time we have left Experience coordinators for more inforwith each other at Loras, and these events mation about upcoming events.

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Spiritual Life welcomes new students and a new name at Welcome Night

by KATIE TOOZE | staff writer

With a new name and a new year, Spiritual Life, formerly Campus Ministry, is off to an exciting start. The name change from Campus Ministry to Spiritual Life was a surprise this year, especially to seniors who have always known it as CM. Some students say that it is a welcome change, more inclusive to those who may not be specifically religious or do not adhere specifically to the Catholic faith. Others believe that the name change was unnecessary and did not achieve inclusion.

Even though there is some debate about whether the name change was beneficial or not, the goal behind the change remains: to bring people together.

Under this new name, on Friday, Sept.

8, students gathered at Eagle Point Park for the annual Spiritual Life Welcome Night to enjoy a night full of activities.

The event kicked off with Mass at 4:15 p.m. Following Mass were ice breaker games and Core Team introductions. After these activities, everyone was split up into groups to get to know each other and have small group discussions. Fazoli’s catered the event with copious amounts of spaghetti and breadsticks, enough to feed the hungry Duhawks.

All of the organizations within Spiritual Life, like Daughters of Christ the King and Discovery Retreat, had an opportunity to give information about what they do on campus. The Praise and Worship group gave a great performance and encouraged everyone to attend monthly Praise and Worship Adoration on the second Thursday of every month.

The night ended with a scavenger hunt where teams had to go to different locations around Eagle Point Park and take pictures. Whether it was their first Welcome Night or their fourth, everyone had a fun night and made some new friends along the way.

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photos by KATIE TOOZE

Above: The Praise and Worship group leads students in song at the end of the evening.

Below: Duhawks play a frantic game of “Heaven, Hell and Purgatory” at the beginning of the Spiritual Life Welcome Night on Friday.

Want to go on a service trip this year?

Come to one of the following 2 meetings!

Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in Ballroom A l Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Arizona Room l

Learn about service trips and talk with Duhawks who have been on them before.

Applications are due Oct. 4 and can be picked up in Spiritual Life.

Questions? Email Rachel at Rachel.Prendergast@loras.edu

Chapel, and the renovation of Keane Hall’s third floor all benefited from the fundraising campaign. Future plans include the renovation of the Rock Bowl.

This campaign, like many other events at Loras, wasn’t a one-person job. Alumni reunited across the country with benefactors, but a number of Loras faculty were also involved in crafting and supporting the campaign.

“Between the MBA program creating the Loras Poll, as well as our Advancement Team and Alumni Relations committee, many helped to unite alumni across the country, coordinate visits, and set up events.

We couldn’t have done this without faculty helping to drive that,” Collins remarked. “It took a village.”

The effects of the money raised also help keep Loras as an affordable college when compared to other universities. After looking at financial aid, the average state university’s tuition has risen four percent in the last five years. Loras’ tuition has only raised one percent in that same five year period. Loras compares better in the net in terms of what students pay, as well as the graduation rate, which has consistently stayed at 99 percent for the past few years. Collins compared the price of attending Loras to buying an airline ticket: no one pays the same price for the same flight.

“The impact of this campaign is also tangible in the sense that our scholarships make the difference for students when they decide where to go to school,” Collins emphasized. “The financial-aid packages we provide make our cost of tuition no higher than attending a state university in Iowa.”

In terms of future fundraising, Collins will continue to meet with alumni and friends and work on advancing programs for which Loras needs financial support. Once those initiatives are in the works, another fundraising campaign will occur.

However, Lora s’ presi den t h a s a message for all Duhawks, current and future.

“Count your blessings,” Collins said. “As a whole, students who are here are blessed in ways that we take for granted. And when you consider less than a third of the country has a college degree and Duhawks will be part of the one third that does, Loras gives students an advantage that most other places don’t, and at a pretty reasonable price.”

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The Lorian Sept. 14, 2017

It’s time to call ‘Evil’ by its name Let’s not appeal to a milquetoast, wobbly sense of neutrality |

mainstream politics. That is what Trump is echoing when he says there were “Very eresy has been described as fine people,” on both sides. Very fine not so much a lie, but more as people apparently thought it prudent a perversion or inversion of to align themselves with Neo-Nazis. the truth. False ideologies operate like I find this dubious. When evil occurs, viruses, in that they rely on truth as we must condemn it by name, and not a host; it is the only way they can be appeal to a milquetoast, wobbly sense of promulgated. In events of this summer, neutrality. The truth exists on its own, we have seen the insidious way this not as a fictional middle ground between operates. opposing forces. We must defend truth Racial ideology has long roots in not in accord with partisan sensibilities, American society, and even longer in but despite them.

European society. Europeans, finding People have used these events to not themselves in the moral thickets of only condemn white supremacists, but slavery and genocide, needed to find also the activist to the far left such as a convenient way to explain away not Antifa. Note I am not a leftist, and the only their atrocities, but their dominant political violence Antifa has engaged in place in society. The is not above criticism. disintegration of The political left, for When evil occurs, Christendom, after all of its posturing the reformation we must condemn against the far right, and the increased is not above criticism, it by name, and interaction with other and certainly does have not appeal to a cultures, required a destructive elements. new unifying myth: milquetoast, wobbly But in Charlottesville, Whiteness. Embryonic we have to recognize the sense of neutrality. anthropology used all aggressor. We cannot The truth exists kinds of pseudoscientific draw a false moral distinctions to explain on its own, not as equivalence between why whites were a fictional middle fascism and anti-fascism. biologically superior.

If political alliances are ground between Of course we now what is keeping us from know- most of us opposing forces. condemning Nazism, let anyway- that those us revisit World War II theories are bunk. and the years leading up There is more genetic to it. It emerged out of a very particular variation within races than between them, historical moment, disillusioned with and race is biologically meaningless. the failures of liberal democracy, and The heresy of white supremacy became based in something more trascendent so culturally ingrained that society than economic collectivism. We are at a structured itself on protecting it. While similar moment, but we must recognize the overt forms of the past have become this wolf in sheep’s clothing. Race is socially unacceptable, it has morphed into nothing but an idol, one that demands a more subtle and insidious modes. Those bloody sacrifice. Communists, socialists, angry young men in Charlottesville, VA, liberals, monarchists, conservatives, including the one who rammed his car even other fascists recognized the unique into counter protesters, were grieving evil of Nazi racial invective. If all of these their dying heresy. While most of us are groups can call evil by its name, surely able to condemn explicit racism, it now we can, too. hides in the folds and weaknesses of

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Swing into a new year the right way ... in a hammock For the sake of your sanity, don’t be swayed to ignore this idea |

or even take a nap. I’ve personally spent many an afternoon on the ARC here are a few trends at Loras lawn enjoying the sunshine with my that a student might notice friends. We laugh, we play music, we when they come. Among welcome everyone who comes by, have them are Birkenstock, Mason a ton of fun and enjoy our beautiful Jars, skateboards/longboards, and campus. Yes, people stare but we just hammocks. Easily confused for smile and wave boys, we just smile and hipsters, these trends each have wave. great purposes. For example, the There are so many fun brands skateboards and longboards help of hammocks with fantastic color scale the monstrous hills that are schemes. My personal favorite is slowly turning your calves into the most rock solid muscle in your body. WiseOwl and it was only $25 on Amazon. It doesn’t get better than The convenience of slipping on this. You have a chance to show off Birkenstocks allow us to kick back your hammock while and chill in the getting some relaxing grass. And while time. Adjusting to a The effort of walking each and every one new schedule is always of these is a great back to your room a hurdle that I dread idea, hammocks is overwhelming. each year, but having are particularly so, some time for myself Instead, take out the and I am happy to sit back and relax to tell you why lightweight hammock always makes life hammocks are a in your backpack easier. great investment. and set it up in the But the opportunity So, it’s a bright to use this hammock September day, ARC lawn or perhaps is not limited to the just warm enough even the Loras Forest.

Loras Campus. Places for t-shirt and During the downtime, such as the Mines shorts, yet there of Spain, Galena or is still a cool you can listen to your Washington Park have breeze. This would favorite music, study, trees in forests or over be the perfect catch up on emails, rivers. If you want opportunity to a bit of a challenge, call your mom, or spend some time you could climb with friends. Yet, even take a nap.

Horseshoe Bluff with there’s just one your hammock and set problem: all your it up to overlook the friends have class magnificent view.

This might not be at different times than you, leaving the ideal location for everyone, but it you with absolutely nothing to do. certainly is an adventure and one of my The effort of walking back to your favorite memories of hammocking last room is overwhelming. Instead, school year. take out the lightweight hammock Overall, whether or not using your in your backpack and set it up in the hammock is meant to comfortably kill ARC lawn or perhaps even the Loras time between classes or assist on a wild Forest. adventure, it is a great opportunity for During the downtime, you can you to take some much-needed time for listen to your favorite music, study, yourself and “hang out.” catch up on emails, call your mom,

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EDITORIAL

Don’t live by fear, live by love It seems like reading the news is the easiest way to get in a bad mood. Constant threats of violence, natural disaster, hate, poverty and terrorism fill today’s media reports. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a silver lining in the midst of current events. Fear seems to be the driving force behind the hate. More specifically, the fear of those different than us. One of the major ideals of America is this idea of a melting pot of different races, religions, cultures and individuals. Given current events, many would say that is not what’s happening.

There is such an emphasis on what makes the individual different. Why is that? We as people are inherently the same.

We all go through our own personal struggles. We all have things that make us happy, people that we love, and goals we try to achieve. The average human lifespan is 78.74 years.

In the grand scheme of things,

that’s not a very long time. Are we really going to focus our time here on fear? It seems like a waste of time.

President Jim Collins said it best in his statement about the events in Charlottesville. He said, “We are all God’s children and are therefore all equal in God’s eyes.” We’re all here, trying to navigate this confusing thing called life. Although we’re all going in different directions, our paths are crossed here at Loras for some reason. Encourage each other. Show everyone that they matter, even if they’re not in your friend group, or your major, or your club.

Many have just given up hope, saying there’s “too much hate,” or “there’s never any good news.” Remember the eclipse?

That was all that anyone talked about for a week. The excitement was contagious.

People everywhere stopped what they were doing and watched this rare phenomenon

together. No matter the news channel, the top story was the eclipse. Footage showed crowds of people looking in the sky. For that short amount of time, we forgot about the hate and the fear. For that day, the world was OK. The point is this: love one another. That’s it. It’s a simple message, yet so difficult to execute. The world is already a terrifying place as it is; we don’t need the fear of differences making things worse. That 78.74-year lifespan mentioned earlier isn’t guaranteed. We are lucky to be here. Don’t focus on the superficial things that make each of us different, focus on what makes us the same.

Even though the fear and hate seems overwhelming, small acts of kindness and inclusion go a long way. All of us are on this planet together, so let’s try to make it a better place.

­— The Lorian Editorial Staff

Editorial staff executive editor:

ASHLEY PUDIL news editor: BRODERICK HOOKER assistant news editor: KELSEY LANSING sports editor: NATALIE DROESKE assistant sports editor: JONATHAN QUINN features editor:

MADISON TOLLEY assistant features editor:

JACOB RICHERT health & lifestyle editor:

KAYLA THOMPSON executive copy editor and web editor:

AVA LALOR advertising manager:

BRIAN WULF graphic designer:

ANNA PETERSEN moderator:

TIM MANNING

Opinion

New (school) year’s resolution: Make this year a positive one W

elcome back to another year of college, Duhawks. Whether it’s your first year on campus or you’re entering your final year as a Loras student like myself, the excitement of starting a new school year never really goes Ashley Pudil away. And after being across the pond for executive close to six months, editor I’m ready for all of the memories my senior year will bring. Yes, that includes all of the classes, all the essays, writing two thesis essays, and having my plate constantly full with a million and one different activities. It’s pretty common with a full schedule like mine to get stressed out, frustrated and even upset with everything coming at you all at once, especially since we’re only week three into the semester. However, with three years of this whole “college” thing under my belt, I have a bit of advice for students young and old: do not let the little things impede on your happiness.

“I have a paper due in a week and I really don’t want to write it,” “My computer keeps crashing and losing

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Internet and it’s annoying,” “I’d rather is that Spanish people are generally be sleeping than sitting in class right happier because they take the time to do now,” and “If I had a significant other, the things they love to do. In this case, I would feel loved” are many phrases I it’s connecting with their families and hear walking around campus every day. friends and surrounding themselves Over time, I’ve realized that the things with positive energy, either when they’re we’re complaining about by themselves or with aren’t really all that others. major. Papers have to I can tell you firstWe are be written, computers hand that being happy, or Duhawks can be fixed, classes will searching for happiness, supporting help you learn, and your is not the easiest thing to significant other will do. It’s one of the biggest Duhawks. come around when the challenges I’ve faced in And Duhawks time is right. There are so my 21-years of life. But we should cheer many things to be happy are Duhawks supporting about, why should we let Duhawks. And Duhawks others up the small things damper should cheer others up when they’re our everyday lives? when they’re down or need down or need When I was abroad, I someone to talk to. We have learned that Spaniards so much to be grateful for someone are some of the most and have blessings lots of to talk to. relaxed, and happiest, people in this world only people you will ever dream of having. meet. Why? Well, If you take anything away they’re more social than a majority of us from this column, read this: don’t let the Americans. They take time out of their silly little things steal your happiness. day to share meals with each other, to Take just five minutes out of your day to rest and take time for themselves, to think about everything you’re grateful socialize with their friends and family for. I know you all have five minutes. while having a beer in a bar. Now, I’m This kind of thing can’t be changed not saying we all have to start speaking overnight, but if we all made an effort to Spanish and take siestas every afternoon cease complaining and start thanking, (even though siestas are magical, let me imagine where we’ll be a month from tell you). What I am saying, however, now. Spread positivity, Duhawks.

Write gooder: Practice proper English Let’s be honest: You’re in college now; it’s time to start using the right ‘you’re’

by KAYLA THOMPSON

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eople may believe that I’m on my proverbial high horse when I talk about grammar because I am an English major, have (as some would say) an “abnormal” love for the oxford comma, and wholeheartedly believe that Shakespeare is perhaps the coolest person of all time. However, this is a subject that needs special attention, especially since we are college students preparing to make the real world our oyster. It breaks my heart every time I see something written by my peers with basic grammatical errors; it literally hurts my heart.

Jeff Roberts, the Career Services Coordinator at Loras, could probably go on for hours about the importance of how bad grammar could cost you a job. I can speak from experience. It’s awkward.

I am an English and Public Relations major, but I accidentally wrote on my resume that I was a Public Speaking Major—a major which does not exist at Loras. Every job in America today needs its employees to communicate, and how

are they supposed to believe that you have written three papers (all due last can do that if the resume is not spelled week, thank you). Grammar is always correctly? on the rubric, and I’m surprised more people have not learned from their Communication is the most basic mistakes. Grades, thing that a person jobs, and basic can do. We have Every job in America communication are been communicating on the line. today needs its since the moment we were born. We cry for I hope everyone employees to our moms, we start had as much of communicate, and how to babble and then a laugh as I did are they supposed to learn basic words, about the headline, we write, and it only believe that you can but this is serious gets more advanced business. If we do do that if the resume is as we grow up. Public not follow the basic not spelled correctly? speaking taught us rules of grammar, that if communication Communication is the sentence goes gets disrupted, from, “We invited the most basic thing the message loses the strippers, that a person can do. meaning and could Abraham Lincoln, disappear entirely. and George If we are not able Washington out follow the basic rules, then how are to eat” to “We invited the strippers, we supposed to effectively share the Abraham Lincoln and George message?

Washington out to eat.” Our Founding Loras College is a very paper-happy Fathers were not strippers, so be sure to school. It’s been three weeks, and I use proper grammar.

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Democracy doesn’t end with electoral politics

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merican Democracy is laziness.

Once every election cycle, a little over half of Americans turn out to partake in “democracy”, with the expectation that the individuals we elect will abide by the promises they made whilst campaigning. Many upward-mobile middle class people take a backseat to politics as it plays out by Washington elites in the periods between elections.

The chain of political laziness on behalf of the American public must end. Now with rising numbers of people becoming politically aware, political action must follow. This mustn’t take place within the constraints of electoral politics.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are building this kind of democratic movement. This is a movement that doesn’t sit idle in the time between elections, and is sustained by you, the people, and not some moneyed politician.

This is a movement that holds elected officials accountable for carrying out what is best for the many, not the few.

The In practice, this Democratic is a grassroots, Socialists democratic movement steered of America by the people (DSA) are rather than their building representatives.

The DSA and this kind of its youth wing, the democratic Young Democratic movement.

Socialists of This is a America (YDSA), offer a picture of movement a world separate that doesn’t of that, offered sit idle in

by Democrats or the time Republicans (if the two traditional between parties even elections, offer a picture). and is The world DSA sustained envisions that democracy by you, the doesn’t end on people, and election day, but not some rather, it is a daily moneyed practice. We want to see a world politician. where workplaces, governments, education, and healthcare are run democratically. Socialism is centered around the well-being and the interest of the majority, the working class, who is essential to the movement. This is a movement to build an authentic democracy not around the baseless “democracy” America subscribes to, but to a society that everyone’s voice is capable of changing their current social, political, or economic status. If it affects the individual, they should have a say in what happens. This is true for both workplace risk and for foreign policy.

The DSA’s movement is one that is by the working class, for the working class.

The goal is the self-determination of all people, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic that denies social participation based upon prejudice. We, the working class, who have a shared economic power, want to restructure a society that works for “the many, not the few.” If these ideas and practices attract your interest and you would like to learn more about the DSA and YDSA, send me an email and we can discuss continuing the political revolution.

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This Day in History: Sept. 14

by BRODERICK HOOKER | news editor

1741: Handel finishes Messiah: George Frideric Handel, native to Germany, became a British subject in 1727 and was the most prominent composer in Baroque England. Handel composed his most famous oratorio, Messiah, in a speedy 24 days.

He concluded the manuscript with the letters S.D.G., or Solis Deo Gloria, which means “To God alone the glory” in English.

His speed of composition and this inscription has led to legends that Handel was given supernatural inspiration for the piece as it was a song on traditional Christian theology at a time when deism was increasingly popular.

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1960: Congo crisis: The country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo was once a colony of Belgium, and it gained its independence in 1960, its first leader being Patrice Lumumba. Belgium backed Katangan secessionists, and Lumumba turned to the Soviet Union for help. Mobutu Sese Seko, backed by the United States, seized power in a coup d’etat. He ruled as a model of African dictator’s one-party state until 1997. Despite his corruption, he was a U.S. ally due to his anti-communism.

2001: Prayer services for 9/11: The United States and the world was still reeling from the attacks on 9/11, during which Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked American flights and flew them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and another flight was steered from its target in D.C. to a field in Pennsylvania. In total, almost 3,000 people were killed. On Sept. 14, a prayer service was held at both the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., but also Parliament Hill in Canada.

Restaurant Review: Adobos

by XAVIER SANCHEZ | staff writer

Feel like eating Mexican food today?

Want something tasty but without the wait and cost? Want to support a local business similar to Chipotle or Pancheros? Well, you’re in luck.

Adobos is the place for you.

Adobos is run by Jaime Salazar and his wife, Flor. When Jaime arrived in Dubuque, he noticed a need for a place that could be quick and fresh where people could grab lunch. Salazar is originally from San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

During his time in the United States, he has studied culinary arts at Highland Community College, and also has over 18 years of experience cooking Mexican food here and in the tristate area.

Let’s dive into the food! Adobos is well known for the express burrito bar. When you walk in, you can chose from a burrito, a burrito bowl, nachos, taco salad or just tacos.

Next, it’s time to pick what you like inside. For meat lovers, you have choice of bistec, barbacoa, pollo or carnitas. They even have veggie lovers covered with their fresh fajita veggies.

From there you can add your typical and not so typical toppings, which may include the popular queso option. As an added bonus, you get chips and salsa included. Grab a fountain drink and call it day.

Adobos also offers a full dinner menu and drink menu starting at 4 p.m. The drink menu includes margaritas, daiquiris and bottled beers from both domestic and import selections.

You can’t forget dessert! Grab a scoop of their delicious fried ice cream to end off the meal right.

Adobos is a Mexican grill found here in Dubuque on Main Street, and is open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Music Review: ‘Villains’

by Queens of the Stone Age

by ANDREW WEBER | staff writer

Sometimes a pairing just makes sense, like a nice wine with a good cheese, or a wunderkind young producer with a rock band that knows its way around a groove. When Mark Ronson, producer of such hits as “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars and “Perfect Illusion” by Lady Gaga, decided to work together with Queens of the Stone Age, no one was really sure what to expect.

Ronson was thought to potentially lend a cleaner and more commercial sound to the band.

Some were worrying that he would take away some of the band’s offbeat image. Queens of the Stone Age, led by guitarist and vocalist Josh Homme, have always been known to play by their own rules, with various albums changing their sound over their many years of existence, and Villains is no exception.

From its first song, “Feet Don’t Fail Me,” Villains sets itself apart from any other past albums. Its introduction feels as though it could be featured at the beginning of a horror movie, with the pulsating bass line and dark keyboards conveying a dark and foreboding atmosphere. Slowly, however, the song morphs into a beat-driven monster of a song, with muscular drums and taut guitars pulling the song into orbit. The lead single, “The Way You Used To Do,” will get your foot tapping immediately with a beat that’s reminiscent of the classic early rock and roll songs of the 1950s. Energetic guitars play fuzzed out, peppy riffs, while Homme describes a love that has seen better days.

“Head Like a Haunted House” turns up the energy even more with a quick and punishing main riff that will leave you in the dust upon first listen. With punishing guitars and pounding drums throughout, this song will carry the listener on a joy ride in a fast car on a dark road. The mood of the album shifts to a more somber note on several tracks, including “Hideaway” and “Fortress.” Both of these songs deal with strong feelings during a relationship, while adding to the dark yet danceable vibe of the album. Eclectic and original in a style all its own, this album deserves to be in anyone’s record collection.

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1814: Oh say can you see?: The Battle of Baltimore, during the war of 1812, saw American forces repel the British at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, MD. Francis Scott Key, an American lawyer, dined as a guest aboard the H.M.S. Tonnant, to negotiate the release of American prisoners. His efforts were in vain as he watched British shells bombard Fort McHenry. He saw the flag still waving at dawn and wrote the poem “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The lyrics were set to the tune of a song of the Anacreontic Society, a British social club. The Star Spangled Banner was born but did not become our official national anthem until 1931.

1959: First man-made object crashes into the Moon: One of the more interesting and beneficial rivalries to come out of the Cold War between the United States and the U.S.S.R. was the space race. The world’s superpowers competed for supremacy among the stars. The Soviets had already sent the first satellite and dog into space, and in 1959 the first man-made object, the Soviet Luna-2, crashed into the Moon, becoming the first human-made object to do so.

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11 Questions Every Duhawk Has When School Starts Again

by KAYLA THOMPSON | health and lifestyle editor

Towers and Sky

by TROY GORDON | staff writer

Before me Stand flowers, White, Red, Yellow And Ominous towers above, In Manhattan.

Reflecting Opaque rainbows In grey scale photos And cellphone apps That hold so many colors And manufactured erections Of men in orange helmets.

Walking, bending, and lifting Burning in hot sun Like the rednecks in the South Fenced in, Until the chores are finished.

Working hard with unyielding steel Lifting, bending at the back, and shaping To house human elements.

Becoming more cyborg.

Attempting not to reflect, On their own existence, But a plan in blueprints.

As a cool breeze comes by Between towers Flowing like sky rivers, Pushing and pulling Flowers White, Red, and Yellow And faces of a collage Of populations worldwide And their emotions felt in pieces From a distance As we all try to make our place Under towers and sky.

Launching into Loras

by CELIA BALDERSTON | staff writer

On Aug. 24, 420 new faces walked onto the Loras campus, ready to start their journeys as Duhawks. As soon as each student finished Convocation, they were divided into a Modes of Inquiry group. The following three days were filled with team-building activities that made students think outside of the box and challenge past beliefs. Launch started with the annual Four Mounds trip, and ended with President Jim Collins’ firstyear luncheon. Between ropes courses, new friendships, and learning about Loras College, the first-year students are ready to take on their first year as Duhawks.

1. “Wait, I have to move myself in?” Our first year had us spoiled with the eager Duhawks ready to take your futon and mini fridge to the fourth floor of Beckman with a smile on their face. Sophomore year was a rude awakening when we had to do it all ourselves. Every year it doesn’t get any easier.

2. “Why are textbooks so expensive?” It seems like costs go up every semester. The books get heavier and more costly. I never seem to estimate correctly how much I’m going to spend.

3. “Where is my classroom?” First-years, you’re not alone. Every semester, I always have to ask the person next to me if I’m in the right classroom. There’s nothing more awkward than going to the wrong class on the first day of school.

4. “Do I actually have to read the syllabus?” Yes. The answer is always yes. I’ve been guilty of skipping over it, but then asking a question about it. The professor gives the same response, “It was on the syllabus.” Don’t be like me.

5. “Who are these people?” After awhile, you get used to seeing the same people in your classes according to your major. So when you walk into that random Advanced Gen Ed, it makes you wonder where all these people came from.

6. “How did I do this last year?” Almost immediately: emails, commitments, clubs, and the works start piling up, filling your Outlook calendar to the brim. It makes you wonder if you even have sanity.

7. “Did these hills get steeper?” Optimistic me thinks I can tackle walking up Loras Boulevard on the first day without any sort of conditioning to prepare myself. I swear, over the summer little elves come in and make the walk harder just to spite me.

8. “Where are all my friends?” I love the first week of school when you start to see everyone. It’s such a positive energy. There’s almost a mental checklist where I try to see everyone as soon as I can.

9. “How do I make food?” Home has me spoiled. It’s where Mom and Dad do all the cooking and food shopping, and all I have to do is the occasional round of dishes. Now that I’m in an apartment, I actually have to make food? *Shops in the frozen section of Walmart.* 10. “How can I be healthier this year?” I try my best to shape my habits in order to be more health-conscious. It helps keep my energy up, my skin clearer, and my immune system fighting. It’s the little things like choosing healthier foods at lunch and carrying a water bottle that make a difference.

11. “How did I live without this place for three months?” It seemed like the second I left, I was counting down until I could come back. Although I loved being home with my family and dog, Loras has my heart and I’m so excited to be back.

How to Survive the Semester

by MADISON TOLLEY | features editor

As much as we’d like to, there’s no denying it: school is back in session. It’s that time of year again--time to put away the swimsuits and break out the textbooks. That means waking up for that dreadful 8 a.m. class (if only we could hit snooze on the school year), suffering through group projects, and yes, lots of homework. While school may seem terrible at times, there are some things that you can do to make it a little easier and a lot more fun. Here are eight tips on how to survive the semester: 1. Plan ahead & prioritize. There’s nothing worse than being bogged down with homework, so it’s best to do everything you can to avoid tedious all-nighters. Start by writing out all the homework you have due the following week, and plan accordingly. Although it may seem tempting, don’t procrastinate. Trust me, you will thank yourself when you have two papers, a project, and a presentation all due on the same day.

2. Get enough sleep. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Studies show that students who get more sleep do better in school. Plus, who doesn’t love sleep?

3. Find a study buddy. Studying is a necessary evil. Nobody likes to do it, but almost everyone has to. Finding someone to study with can make the process a lot less boring. However, it is important to remember that you’re there to get work done. Find someone who will make studying more fun but who won’t completely distract you from your work.

4. Use your professor’s office hours. One of the best things about going to a small school like Loras is that it’s easy to connect with professors. If you’re having trouble understanding class material, utilize your professor’s office hours--that’s what they’re there for. Your professors will recognize the fact that you’re making an effort to do well in their class, and they will appreciate that. Even if you don’t need extra help, stop in to just say hello and strike up a conversation with your professors. Don’t be afraid of being a “teacher’s pet.” You never know, the connections you make in college could help you later in life.

5. Have something to look forward to. Find something fun to do on the weekend and make plans to do it. Explore Dubuque, try a new restaurant, go see that movie that you’ve wanted to see. When school gets tough, at least you’ll know that something good is just around the corner.

6. Make time to de-stress. Whether it’s doing yoga or watching Netflix, find something that relaxes you and make time for it. It’s easy to get so caught up with school work that you forget about your own mental health.

If you’re feeling especially stressed about an assignment, take a 30 minute breather to unwind and collect your thoughts.

7. Get involved on campus. As cheesy as this sounds, getting involved on campus can make your semester much more enjoyable. Getting involved is a way to meet like-minded people and make a difference in the community. Plus, being involved looks pretty good on a resume.

8. Make new friends. No matter if you’re a first-year or a senior, make it your goal to seek out new friends. You can never have too many friends, right? Find people that you click with and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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Mind & Soul

Say Hello to your FOCUS Missionaries What gives you life? Is it that moment a FOCUS missionary at Steubenville when you score the winning goal after a in Ohio, and one year at University of whole season of exhausting practices? Or California-Irvine, before coming here to is it perhaps when you play the piano and Loras. I, Hunter, played volleyball and ran life seems to stand still for a moment? track at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Regardless of what that particular activity WI, and I’m returning for my second year or moment looks like for you, I think we can at Loras. agree that it seems to be a time of pure joy On a daily basis, we encounter all of and contentment. The question is, how can the lovely people here at Loras, and invite we make it last? students into authentic friendships, Here is just a snippet of what the FOCUS and the divine intimacy of prayer. missionaries at Loras talk about with each Alongside several student missionaries, other and with students every day. FOCUS we have weekly Bible studies, one-on-one stands for “Fellowship of Catholic University mentorships, retreats, large conferences Students.” We desire to see every person and mission trips. We also run the living fully alive in Christ Jesus, who gives us Eucharistic adoration in St. Joseph chapel “abundant life.” We hang out with students every day. by painting, hiking, going to the farmer’s St. Catherine of Siena says, “If you are market, and doing so many other fun who you’re meant to be, you will set the activities with them. Yet, there is more. Jesus world on fire.” has radically changed how we answer daily Every person is priceless and questions and big life questions. He invites irreplaceable. As we claim our identity us into daily prayer and the sacraments so as children of the Father, we can come that we can be filled by Him. We are a joyful alive together and live life to the fullest, From left: Hunter Beggs, Hayden Merkel, Ben Berning and Emma Schopp bunch because of Him, and we want every transforming the lives of every person we be our team director this year, after having served person to experience that joy as well. meet. three years at University of Minnesota-Duluth.

The four of us at Loras this year are Ben Berning, It all starts with one yes to Jesus. Come say hi to us; Serving here with the athletes for a second year, Hayden Merkel, Emma Schopp, and myself, Hunter we would love to get to know you. Upcoming events Hayden ran cross country at University of Missouri, Beggs. Our lives have all been touched by other include a Missions Fiesta on Sept. 22 at 1325 Cummins and spent a semester at University of Dallas, before people who showed us how having Jesus at the center St., and Luke Spehar’s Band on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at finishing his degree at Wright State in Ohio. Emma transforms our life with joy, purpose and love. Ben the St. Joseph Auditorium in Hoffmann Hall. God bless graduated from Benedictine, served two years as graduated from Loras in 2014 and is coming back to you all and have a great start to the semester.

RCIA

Are you Catholic, but not yet confirmed? Are you Christian, but looking for a church?

Do you want to be baptized?

If so, perhaps RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for you! Sessions begin in October and run from 6:157:45 on Sunday evenings.

Questions? Contact Debbie Gross at Debbie.Gross@loras.edu

My Transfer Experience: New School & Mental Illness

by TROY GORDON | staff writer my every move, because I thought they could read my mind, a delusion that As a transfer student, a 24-year-old stuck with me for years. junior, I can now reflect upon a time Day in and day out for the first few when everything around me seemed years of my experience with mental to be pulling itself apart. I finished my illness, I spent college education most of my time and it seemed like If I had the opportunity writing rap songs an unachievable to do life all over again, I and playing video dream. I had prayed games to make the to God on one cold wouldn’t change a thing. voices go away.

January night, I am here, I am genuinely When I wasn’t with a shotgun in happy for the first time doing something my mouth, that in a long time, and I that required my He would take the am moving forward. full attention, I pain away, and talked with the free me from an voices, aloud, and in appalling, painful and seemingly unjust mortal experience. private, leading a dialogue that lasted for over 6,000 hours within the span of a year Drugs and mental illness had utterly and a half. These were mostly composed sabotaged my life. I believed that people of conversations with characters in my wanted to either kill me or silently judge

head that I thought were real people, people like Brad Pitt, Kendrick Lamar, Barack Obama, Stan Lee, KRS-One, Pope Francis, Stephen Hawking and about 50 other characters from shows I saw on TV or videos I saw on YouTube.

Now, I stand on the other side of a four-year journey that started from being suicidal and extremely anxious, and I’m sticking my nose to the books for college classes, writing poetry during my spare time, and spending time with friends and family, all while genuinely enjoying my life.

No, the hallucinations and the anxiety haven’t gone away, but I have found a place, a time and a mindset to help me live my life with the voices and the visions, not in counter to them or in spite of them. My experiences with voices and visions have helped me

My experiences with voices and visions have helped me appreciate everything that I have ever received no matter how deafening, abusive and abrasive the hallucinations can be. appreciate everything that I have ever received no matter how deafening, abusive and abrasive the hallucinations can be. If I had the opportunity to do life all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing. I am here, I am genuinely happy for the first time in a long time, and I am moving forward. I’m finally doing something I never thought I would do: finishing my college education.

la a B nce Community

by AUDREY MILLER | staff writer

American Olympian Laurie Hernandez wasn’t born with balance. In fact, none of us are. Her first steps were wobbly; her first time riding a bicycle required training wheels. 16 years later, she earned a silver medal in the balance beam event in Rio. The journey to Rio required a lot of balance in her life, and not only on the beam.

Balance is an interesting word in the English language. It is used both as a noun and a verb, and these are often used interchangeably in our daily lives.

For example, a business major may use balance as a noun when they are talking about adding balance to an investment portfolio. A kinesiology major may use balance as a verb when they are talking about an athlete balancing on one foot for an extended period of time as a type of strengthening exercise. Both are valid ways to use the word, but there is a third way to use the term: balance as an adjective.

Balance as an adjective allows one to describe things as being balanced, such as a balanced life. This is arguably the most important use of the word. When one is “balanced,” they are allotting a proportional amount of time to all the important aspects of their life. Balance is so much more than what can be described by a paraphrased definition from the Merriam Webster Dictionary.

Living a balanced life is difficult, especially in college. There are a million different things diverting your time

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The Necessity of Trust

Finding balance is not easy. It’s Finding balance is not something that everyone should aspire to find throughout their life. easy. It’s something that Some days you will be balanced, and everyone should aspire some days you might fall short, but to find throughout their a life is defined as the average of all life. Some days you will of these days. Especially in college, make sure you are devoting time to be balanced, and some yourself, your friends and your family days you might fall short, back home. It’s very easy to let one but a life is defined as the of these slide. If you spend too much average of all of these days. time with your friends, you may start to mirror them and lose interest in the things that you as an individual and attention every day like classes, like, but your friends aren’t involved sports, clubs, friends, homework, in. If you spend too much time alone working, remembering to call home by yourself, you won’t feel happy or once in awhile … it all gets to be a little connected to the people closest to overwhelming. College is an important you. In both cases, you can’t forget time to take advantage of all the about the people back home who opportunities available to you, but it’s have loved you since day one. So even also easy to get pulled into the depths though your life is busy, make sure of a busy schedule. Before you know it, you call home you’re in over your every once in a head and drowning while. Your family Other than being in your to-do list. may need it more connected, be smart Now, this isn’t than you. to say that having about what you are Other than a busy schedule is getting involved being connected, bad. It’s important in. It takes a lot of be smart about to make sure you are what you are self-discipline to be getting involved and getting involved being productive successful with an in. It takes a lot with your time. We uber-busy schedule. of self-discipline all know people to be successful who take minimal with an ubercredits, don’t get busy schedule. Many overachievers involved, and spend a lot of their free tend to fill empty spaces in their time wasted, and we all know people schedules with more and more until who are maxed out on they can’t fit anything else into their credits, are involved in extracurricular activities day-to-day life. Some people can do numbering in the double it; most of us can’t. That’s why it’s so important to be mindful about digits, and don’t even have enough free time to balancing the important things in your life. Do homework in your sit down for a real meal free time during the day so you’re during the day. Neither not up super late at night; if you’re of these are healthy ways to spend your time. getting overwhelmed, just do what you have to do for the next day; if If you are the former you’re married to your daily planner, type of person, I would schedule in some “down time” for definitely recommend yourself every day. Mental health is getting involved on just as important as physical health. campus. You will get So just like the title of Laurie much more out of your Hernandez’s autobiography “I Got college experience. If This,” all of you Duhawks have got you are the latter type of this too. Let’s make the 2017-2018 person, finding balance school year healthy and balanced. is your calling card.

by BRODERICK HOOKER | news editor

Humans have an incredible capacity to plan ahead. We understand that there is a future, and we prepare for it. This is perhaps the most important thing that separates us from other, lesser creatures. Our sense of time allows us to look at the past, present, and future, and prioritize each in a way that will lead to our flourishing. Plans, like anything else that is solely man made, crumble.

The reality of crumbling plans is why we must learn from the very creatures who lack that capacity.

This is why Jesus exhorted us to “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?(Matthew 6:26-27)”.

When our ideas, plans, and conceptions of our future and ourselves fall apart, God is simply calling us to greater trust and dependence on him.

I would be a hypocrite if I said I have enough trust in Divine providence. I have far too little, but I keep learning this lesson. This doesn’t mean that we must deny the real emotional response that may come of life’s tragedies. We have emotions and thus we use them to process our world. When our loved ones or our relationships or our plans die, we mourn. God is not telling us not to mourn these deaths. Jesus in his earthly life experienced the full range of human emotions, including sorrow and anger, because He is, as we are, fully human. The difference is, that when faced with His impending death, He trusted his Father. Our suffering is so small compared to His, and so is our trust.

If there is one thing Jesus never promised us, it’s that we would not suffer. We do, and when we do, do we curse God? Or do we take a step back and listen instead to the story of creation as we trust God to piece our life back together? When faced with suffering, simply remember Jesus on the cross, and offer up your broken heart to Him, as a sacrifice of trust.

The Life of a Camp Counselor

by AUDREY PETERSON | staff writer

It is 6:30 a.m.. Light is streaming through your window as you shove yourself out of bed. Time for another day as a camp counselor at Camp Skyline.

What to wear today? You decide on a tee shirt and Nike shorts with Chacos. That will do. You then finish getting ready and head out for your day, and let the fun begin.

This summer, I had the chance to be a camp counselor, and it was nothing like I expected. Going into it coming from being a camper, I thought that it would be really easy since I had been to Camp Skyline before. However, I was wrong. There is much more to being a counselor than playing games and singing songs.

As a camp counselor, I had the opportunity to impact campers’ lives and help them be the best that they can be. From helping out in activities, to leading them in a nightly campfire, I had responsibilities that were not only fun, but also very rewarding. As a camper, you never think about what it is like to be a counselor until you are one. As an older camper though, I do remember watching my counselors and seeing what they did to make camp a better place for everyone. Then when I became a counselor, I remembered what my all-time favorite counselor did when she saw me by myself. She came up to me and started to spend time with me. So when I worked

this summer, it was my priority to look out for the underdog. Some campers are more reserved and they don’t want to hang out with other campers. However, when a counselor takes the time to make them feel at home and comfortable, it can do wonders for the camper. It was awesome for me to be able to take the time to do that for kids, because I know just how special it is when a counselor takes the time to hang out with their campers.

Being a camp counselor is not all fun and games though. It is very exhausting and so it’s important to

take the time to rest whenever possible. I had an hour off every day, as well as four nights off. That time was sacred for me because I had time allotted to recharging my body and mind. Some nights I would take time to hang out with my friends or just sleep. Sleep was critical because after being with children all day, my mind and body were ready to crash. I would fall into a deep, slumberous sleep.

As my all-time favorite counselor told me the night before I went to camp, “being a counselor is not a sprint. It is a marathon that is full speed ahead. If you are ‘off’ for a hot minute, things can go wrong. Every single millisecond there is something going on, and paying attention to everything that is happening is critical because the campers’ safety and wellbeing is of the utmost importance.”

The entire experience I had as a camp counselor was a true honor. Camp Skyline is my all-time favorite place in the entire world besides Loras. To be able to be a part of this amazing camp is super special.

My experiences there as a camper and counselor will forever be with me. The lessons that I have learned from being a counselor will go with me into adulthood as I take on the workforce in a few years. Even though I sadly am not going back next summer, I just know that the next group of counselors will be stellar and will continue to impact the campers. Camp is a huge producer of joy for so many people and it is so special to be a part of that joy.

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Sept. 14, 2017

No. 9-ranked men’s cross-country team dominates opening meet; women 2nd Tope, Sevcik, Nugent go 1-2-3 in field of 120

by AARON BROEGE | sports writer

Big performances are expected from the men’s and women’s cross-country team this season. With eight men and 12 women joining the roster, both teams continue to add depth and talent.

Going into the season, the men are ranked first in the region and ninth in the NCAA Division III national rankings after a strong finish last year. Meanwhile, the Loras women are ranked third in the region, with two other Iowa Conference teams ranked ahead of them.

After a rigorous offseason of training, the Duhawks picked up right where they left off last season. At the Elmhurst (IL)

Earlybird Invite on Sept. 1, the Loras men, who are returning four of their top five runners from a year ago, dominated the 11-team meet.

A trio of seniors — Mason Tope, Timothy Sevcik and O’Brien Nugent — finished first, second and third, respectively, in the 120-man field. Senior Justin Adams and sophomore Patrick Wolak rounded out the top five for the Duhawks, placing sixth and eighth, respectively.

Tope broke the course record in Elmhurst, clocking in at 18:33 for the 6K course. Tope followed in junior Audrey Miller’s footsteps, as she broke Elmhurst’s course record last season.

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spite the notable absence of Miller, who was sitting out of the race as a result of a minor injury. Senior Kelly Minear paced the Duhawks, notching a fourth-place finish out of 115 runners.

Juniors Kemunto Ondande and Liz Venezio picked up where they left off last season, finishing 10th and 14th, respectively.

Two first-year runners rounded out the top five for Loras in their first collegiate race. Kristan Brown and Allie Serres placed 20th and 21st, respectively.

As a team, the women finished second in the 10-team race, proving that even without their top runner, they remain a force to be reckoned with.

After a solid performance at Elmhurst, the Duhawks did not compete this past weekend ahead of the National Catholic Championships at Notre Dame, which takes place this weekend.

The men will look to improve on last year’s fourth-place finish, which typically attracts dozens of teams, while the women hope to beat their eighth-place finish from last season.

Men’s golf tee off on high note at Clarke Invitational Young Duhawks finish 2nd out of 12 teams in opening meet

by NATALIE DROESKE | sports editor

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Senior Mason Tope broke the course record during Loras’ opening crosscountry meet in Elmhurst, IL.

The team is also a fairly young one, with four of the top five guys being underclassmen, according to Miller.

The men’s golf team welcomed a new coach in their season opening ferent spots on the course, playing at the Clark Invitational on Tuesday, off of different drives, or hitting out Sept. 6. Finishing second out of 12 of sand traps. teams, new head coach Gabe Miller The team is also a fairly young is excited for the upcoming season. one, with four of the top five guys “It was good to see our guys at being underclassmen, according to a different course playing against Miller. The five seniors, however, different competition than what we take up a large role of leadership on have been over the week at prac- the course. Senior Peter Lienenwetice,” said Miller. “Overall, we’re ber specifically keeps up the mental happy to finish sec strength of his teamond, but we also know mates. there’s opportunities “With 16 guys on the to improve our scores team, getting them to Not knowing the from all of our guys.” come together as a team Many of the Ducourse definitely is big; creating those rehawks believed they is a disadvantage lationships that will last were prepared for this long after four years of ... In practices, meet, which is unusual golf (is important),” for away competition. we just have to said Miller. “I think the “A lot of them had put players in biggest thing we have played that course, situations where to work on is staying whether it was over the summer or in past they’re not always mentally engaged and keeping our emotions in seasons. Not knowing comfortable. check out on the course. the course definitely is Gabe Miller It can make a difference a disadvantage,” said head men’s golf coach between being second Miller. “In practices, place or being first. we just have to put The next match for players in situations where they’re not althe men will be in Galeways comfortable (in order to pre- na this coming weekend, Sept. 15-16. pare).”

“It’s exciting; I think the future is A major component of many of really bright. The guys are hungry to the golf practices has been pushing work hard and they know that it can the men out of the comfort zone, be a special season but also that we whether that be hitting out of dif- can build on it,” said Miller.

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Women’s soccer team Men’s soccer bounces strong out of the gate back from opening loss, sits at 3-1

Duhawks play No. 10 team to a draw while also winning 3 of their first 4 games

Duhawks score quickly to defeat perennial powerhouse Wheaton in their 2nd match

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The Duhawks tied UW-Whitewater in their match on Sept. 6 in the Rock Bowl.

by BRIANNA BOWER| sports writer

The women’s soccer team started off the season with their opener against the Denison Big Reds on Friday, Sept. 1.

The Duhawks started off strong, scoring within the first 130 seconds. Senior Gretchen Schultz led the team, scoring an impressive two goals within a four-minute time period. Helping to achieve their 4-1 win were junior Elizabeth Mills and senior Maura Walsh. The fourgoal game is the most the lady Duhawks have scored in a season opener since Aug. 30, 2002, with a defeat of 6-0 over Clarke.

“We have high standards and goals for this coming season,” said Walsh. “We want to compete every day, be it at practice or on game day. We believe that we challenge, yet encourage, each other to get better on and off the field. We want to also take our experiences from last year and learn from them with the ultimate goal of making it back to the NCAA tournament.”

Women’s soccer continued their winning streak on Saturday, Sept. 2 against the Wheaton Thunder with a score of 2-1. Senior Lauren Bolnius and junior Elizabeth Mills can be applauded for this as they both scored second half goals. This was the first time in program history that Loras has defeated Wheaton for consecutive years.

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Duhawks drew a tie against the UW Whitewater Warhawks, scoring 2-2. Loras was knocked out by Whitewater in the third round of the NCAA tournament last season but came back this season, open-

2-1.

Focus was ideal for the team, especially since it was a rainy game.

“Playing in the rain and forcing errors is what we do” said Rothert.

Simon kick-started the match by forcing a goal within the first 40

by JONATHAN QUINN| sports writer seconds against the Wheaton ThunThe men’s soccer team took on der, making it his 16th career goal. the Aurora Spartans from Aurora, “To score a goal in the first 40 IL, on Sept 1. The Spartans finished seconds gave us some confidence,” on top after a tough battle in oversaid Rothert. time, 4-3.

This confidence carried through“Aurora kept it even through halftime and gained some confi- out the game as sophomore forward dence,” said Head Coach Daniel Alex Herrera assisted sophomore Rothert. “They hit some amazing midfielder Mark Broderick to score shots, but we set them up by having in the 67th minute, adding insursome momentary lapses.”

Javier Simon, a junior midfield- ance for the Duhawks. The goal in er who transferred this year from the second half of the match was UW-Oshkosh, started the season enough to keep the Wheaton Thunstrong by scoring der out of reach of two goals. The first a possible overtime was off a lob in the situation.

48th minute and Among the the other by beating the keeper onenotable players on-one in the 59th was sophomore minute. midfielder Mark Senior defendHisted, who had a er Jimmy Ralph earned an assist Daniel Rothert strong weekend dewith sophomore men’s head soccer coach fensively. McDonmidfielder Miles nell was another McDonnell, scorgreat asset when it ing his first goal came to defending for the season in the 71st minute and propelling the in the midfield. Senior goalkeeper Jacob Peterson had a strong game Duhawks into overtime.

“We scored three goals. That tallying six saves to preserve the should be enough to win,” said victory.

Rothert. “However, Aurora scored Support the Loras College men’s quickly after we did and neutralsoccer team this weekend as they ized the momentum.”

The team bounced back on Sat- take on the Carthage Rebels here in urday with their first win of the sea- the Rock Bowl at 2 p.m. this Sunson over Wheaton College, ending day, Sept. 17.

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ing with a 2-0 team. The Dulead before hawks’ average We want to compete ending in a goals per game draw. Firstbumped up to every day, be it year Brynn three goals, at practices or on Jacobi stole twice as many as a game day. the spotlight, last season. scoring her Maura Walsh The Duhawks senior e n d u r e d t h e i r first two goals in the first first loss of the half of the season against game. This was the first-ev- the St. Benedict Blazers with er draw between Loras and a score of 3-2. Sophomore Whitewater and the first draw Kaylee Coble put forth an for Whitewater since 2013. impressive effort, making 12 S a t u r d a y , S e p t . 9 , p r e - saves as goalie. Other mensented no challenge for the tionable performances inDuhawks as they decimated cluded goals from Mills and St. Olaf with a score of 4-0. senior Molly Stanfa.

Schultz scored two of the The women next head to four goals while Walsh and G ale s burg, IL, for a gam e sophomore Emily Robinson against Knox College Thurseach added a point for the day, Sept. 14.

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A fresh start for women’s volleyball

Loras implements new offense while maintaining an aggressive defense

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by NATALIE DROESKE| sports editor

Currently sitting at 4-5, the women’s volleyball team is back this year with a different look. After losing seven players to graduation last year, the Duhawks have had to make a few changes, the biggest of which was their offensive system.

“We’re a very different team than we’ve been in the last four years,” said Head Coach Jenna Ness. “We’ve been pretty similar (in the past) as far as our personnel. We were always known by other schools as having really strong defense and a very specific middle attack as our go-to. This year, we’re still going to be very strong defensively, but with a different attacking line.”

While the women do roster eight attackers, the senior leadership stems from veteran liberos Haley Bergan and Morgan Potts, Bergan having moved into the number one spot for most career digs in school history.

“All three of our liberos and our outside hitter are doing a really nice job for us. But every player is stepping up differently every single day, and I think the talent in the gym continues to rise because everyone is pushing each other to rise in such different ways,” said Ness.

Despite looking old on paper, one firstyear and four transfers account for a fair amount of freshness. Coupled with returning starters stationed at different positions, this lineup makes for a new but strategized battle plan.

“We’re running a completely different system. Last year we ran a 6-2. This year we’re running a 5-1. It really does seem like a completely different team in general: the personnel, the energy, the way they play, the offense and the defense are all very new,” said Ness.

The Duhawks opened their season 2-2 at the Kathryne Pals Legacy invitation in St. Paul, MN, during the first weekend of September.

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and despite a 3-0 loss, were from sophomore outside able to experience playing hitter Abby Allgeyer as well together competitively for It really does seem like as 12 digs from junior Jena different team in the first time. na Mazur.

With the first loss under general: the personnel, “We came in strong their belt, the offensive line during the first set and energy, the way they shined against St. Scholastireally stuck to the game play, the offense and plan,” said Ness. “Platca as they wedged ahead to take the match 3-1. To fin- defense are all very new. teville definitely adjusted ish the weekend they faced to some things and really Jenna Ness challenged our block, which Concordia-Moorhead, winvolleyball coach in return is difficult for our ning 3-0, and then UW-Stevens Point, losing 3-0. back- row players to com“Our girls went out there pete.” for the first time and played This past weekend really hard and well together. They fig- brought the Loras Invitational, where the ured out some things you can’t mimic in women defeated Hamline and Carroll, 3-0 a practice scenario,” said Ness. “It’s hard and 3-2, respectively, before falling to St. to mimic those live game/match settings, Olaf, 3-1, and Cornell, 3-0. especially in preseason.”

“We can’t let any one loss define who The Duhawks then traveled to Wiscon- we are, but we have to learn a lot from that sin on Sept. 6 to play the UW-Platteville loss. If we learn from that, then the next Pioneers, ultimately losing a hard-fought day can define who you want to be,” said battle, 3-2. Highlights included nine kills Ness. “We play for tomorrow.”

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ith the NFL 2017-2018 football season underway, fans are teeming with excitement.

Whether you’re a Chargers or a Dolphins fan, you’ve probably been Gerrand Moody itching to see your favorite sports columnist players come out to win a championship.

During a thrilling game on Sunday, the Bears had a chance for a game-winning drive, which was thwarted on the goal line. Still, Bears fans have something to be excited about. Chicago played the Atlanta Falcons, former 2016-2017 Super Bowl contenders. Although the Bears lost, the future seems bright for them.

First, their defense looked very strong.

According to ESPN, the Bears held Atlanta to 64 rushing yards. Compare that to last year’s numbers, in which they gave up 108.4 yards per game. This is a huge difference. The secondary held Atlanta’s best receiver Julio Jones to four receptions for 66 yards. This is the guy who had 300 yards in just one game last year. The D-line managed to come up with two sacks and a plethora of tackles-for-loss, playing a great opening game. The Bears proved they can keep up with one of the premier teams in the league. Now, they just have to come out and do it every game.

What was most concerning before the game was the offense. With an unproven quarterback, the game could’ve been much worse. Instead, Mike Glennon completed 65 percent of their passes for 176 yards and no interceptions, which is a relief for those of us who remember the common occurrence of Jay Cutler interceptions.

What was most impressive was the run game. The Bears had 125 yards rushing on 19 attempts. Jordan Howard was his usual self, with 52 yards and a touchdown.

Rookie Tarik Cohen also made his debut.

He rushed for 66 yards on five attempts, including a run of 46 yards. He also led all receivers with eight catches for 47 yards.

If the league didn’t know who he was before the game, it definitely does now. An electric backfield is something Bears fans have been waiting years for.

With the offense and defense playing so well, it’ll be very interesting to see what they can do for the rest of the season.

Hopefully, they gained some confidence after realizing they can keep up with one of the best teams in the league and carry this confidence to next week when they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Maybe with this new found confidence, they can get a win next week and many more for the rest of the season.

Football season begins with a W 41-9 victory avenges a tough loss from last year

by CRUZ FEDLER| sports writer

The football team kicked off its season on the road to Elmhurst, IL, on Sept. 2, which resulted in a dominating 41-9 victory.

With last year’s fourth-quarter implosion against Elmhurst still a bit of a sore spot for Loras football, senior Ike Cloward stepped up by racking up 86 yards on the ground and finding the end zone three times. It was a solid game all around, as the offense was

efficient and the defense forced four turnovers.

Coming into the home opener with a win already under their belts, the Duhawks took on the Aurora Spartans in the Rock Bowl this past Saturday, Sept. 9.

After a tough loss to the Spartans in 2016, Loras looked to bounce back.

Senior Josh Schulte grabbed a pass from first-year Noah Sigwarth for a 40-yard touchdown to make the score 17-10 just before halftime. A field goal from Mason Quigley brought the Duhawks within four points at the break.

Following halftime, the Spartans scored a couple more times to push

their lead to 31-13. Loras needed a big play, and junior Walter Ollie gave them just that by taking a kickoff 95 yards back the other way for a touchdown.

With the help of a stifling defense and another touchdown from Cloward, the Duhawks made it a five-point game going into the final quarter of play.

While the defense posted a shutout in the fourth quarter, the offense failed to score, and Loras’ record fell to 1-1 on the season with a 31-26 loss.

This Saturday, Sept. 16, the football team will start conference play against their city rivals, the University of Dubuque Spartans, in the Key City Classic. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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