Podcasts – 黑料正能量 Catholic, Liberal Arts | Dubuque, IA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:57:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/cropped-loras-favicon-with-background-480x480.png Podcasts – 黑料正能量 32 32 A Path Unfolding /news/a-path-unfolding/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:41 +0000 /?p=69309 Ervin Yahr III (鈥19) English Literature & Politics Ervin Yahr III (鈥19) embodies what it means to stay open to growth, embrace community, and follow where opportunity leads. Originally from Decorah, Iowa, Ervin was raised with an appreciation for liberal arts education, but Loras wasn鈥檛 initially at the top of his list. With his sister, Kaitlin (Yahr) Pohland (鈥16)鈥

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]]> A Year That Made the Difference /news/year-that-made-the-difference/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:31:38 +0000 /?p=68722 Megan Black (鈥17) Business Administration Evanston, Illinois For Megan Black (鈥17), Loras wasn鈥檛 just where she finished college, it鈥檚 where everything clicked. Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Megan transferred to 黑料正能量 after her previous institution unexpectedly closed during her junior year. Faced with retaking entrance exams, reapplying to schools鈥

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]]> The Duhawk Behind the Dozen /news/the-duhawk-behind-the-dozen/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:05:41 +0000 /?p=67294 Neil Bingham 鈥17 English & Creative Writing Neil Bingham (鈥17) has always believed in the power of connection, a belief that ultimately led him to create one of 黑料正能量鈥檚 most meaningful young alumni initiatives: the Duhawk Dozen. Neil considered a state school, a city school, and Loras when deciding where to attend college. While Loras already felt familiar through years鈥

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]]> Lifelong Learner, Civic Thinker /news/lifelong-learner-civic-thinker/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:44:28 +0000 /?p=64183 Conor Kelly 鈥21 Political Science and History A double major in Political Science and History, Conor dove into opportunities that challenged him to think critically and conversations that taught him to listen well. He embraced the chance to write opinion pieces for The Lorian, an experience that gave him confidence as both a writer and a thinker. 鈥淪eventeen-year-old me thought it was鈥

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]]> Running Toward a Calling /news/running-toward-a-calling/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:30:15 +0000 /?p=64181 Timothy Sevcik (鈥18) Biology & Spanish Birmingham, AL From the cross country course at Loras to the operating rooms of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Timothy Sevcik (鈥18) has carried the discipline, teamwork, and faith he developed as a Duhawk into his career in medicine. Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, Timothy grew up in a close-knit Catholic family as the fifth of six children.

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]]> In Her Lane: Discipline, Purpose, and Pace聽 /news/in-her-lane-discipline-purpose-and-pace/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:01:03 +0000 /?p=64174 Marion Edwards (鈥23) Media Studies and Public Relations Chicago, IL A proud Chicago native, Marion Edwards (鈥23) was attending a college track meet when she first encountered the Loras team. 鈥淚 just knew. The energy felt different,鈥 she recalled. 鈥淓ven though I was nervous to transfer, Loras felt like a second home.鈥 She transferred in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic鈥

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]]> A Coach in Every Role /news/a-coach-in-every-role/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:24:01 +0000 /?p=64172 Jason Derby (鈥18) Biochemistry Cuba City, Wisconsin Jason Derby (鈥18) grew up in Cuba City, Wisconsin, and laughs that his Loras journey started before he even knew it. 鈥淚 took my first swimming lesson at Loras,鈥 he said. 鈥淕uess it was foreshadowing.鈥 When it came time to choose a college, Jason was torn between Loras and UW鈥揗adison. He didn鈥檛 decide until May 1 of senior year.

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]]> Invested in Her Future /news/invested-in-her-future/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:56:44 +0000 /?p=60643 Jenna Walleser (鈥17) Accounting, Finance, and Economics Dubuque, Iowa Jenna Walleser (鈥17) is a rising leader in the world of finance. A proud Dubuque County native and third-generation Duhawk, Jenna currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer at First Community Trust, N.A., making strategic decisions that help guide clients toward financial security and success.

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]]> Purple, Policy, and Passion /news/purple-policy-and-passion/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:46:30 +0000 /?p=58921 Andrew Martinez (鈥23) Business Administration & Sociology Austin, Texas Andrew Martinez (鈥23), is a proud first-generation college graduate whose energy, heart, and voice are helping shape the future of education policy. Andrew came to Loras from Arizona after a chance meeting at a college fair. 鈥淣o one was talking to Loras,鈥 he remembers. 鈥淏ut my favorite color is purple鈥

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]]> Service-Fueled, Student-Focused /news/service-fueled-student-focused/ Fri, 09 May 2025 17:14:18 +0000 /?p=58437 Kelsey Callahan (鈥16, MA 鈥20) English Literature & Secondary Education General Psychology Palos Heights, Illinois Kelsey Callahan (鈥16) grew up on the south suburbs of Chicago with strong Loras ties鈥攈er mom, aunt, uncles, and cousins all proudly called Loras home. From participating in Loras All-Sports Camp, to campus visits, Kelsey always knew Loras was special.

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