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Thursday,C NovemberARROLL 4, 2010 Serving John Carroll University Since N1925 EWSVol. 87, No. 8 Global issues JCU finally makes the green grade incorporated JCU receives a B-, an improvement in the University’s sustainability grade Dan Cooney Dietz, the University’s associ- pretty frustrated. Last [school] Campus Editor ate vice president of facilities, year, our grade should have been JCU’s grades in retrospect in JCU felt this year’s grade was well higher because a lot of the things After two consecutive years deserved. we’re doing this year, we were of sub-par grades, The College “I came when the grade was doing last [school] year [too].” 2011 2010 2009 education Sustainability Report Card gave a ‘D,’” she said. “I worked Key initiatives by the Uni- John Carroll University a “B-” really hard last year to fill out versity helped the grade go up, in its grading of 322 colleges the survey for this year and Molly Wilson and universities for 2011. Carol it only went to a ‘D+.’ I was Please see, GRADE, p. 3 D D+ Staff Writer B-

John Carroll University has recently been selected as one of thirty-two colleges and uni- versities to participate in a new program called General Educa- tion for a Global Century. This program is sponsored and run by the Association of Ameri- can Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). The AAC&U is an organization dedicated to enhancing liberal education through various programs. John Carroll has worked with the association several times in the past. In order to be selected for this new program, a group of John Carroll faculty members had to apply and submit a narra- Website changes tive on the University’s stance and commitment to global is- John Jackson at Duquense University and Allegheny sues. John Carroll is currently Assistant Campus Editor College doing web design. undergoing an academic trans- Right away Richwalsky began to Over the past nine months the John formation and saw this program take questions and suggestions about Carroll University website has gone as a great opportunity to get more the webpage. through significant changes. Most no- involved in a global sense. “Mike got engaged with different ticeably, the homepage of the University One of the faculty members content management systems (CMS),” website received a “facelift” and has involved in this new project is he said. gone through continual subtle changes Nicholas Santilli, the associate CMS systems are webpage design since its major change in the spring academic vice president for tools. There are two types, open source semester last year. This is the beginning planning and assessment. He systems which are free to use with a of a total makeover for the entire JCU describes the transformation support community, or an “off the shelf” website. John Carroll is undergoing as system which can range from hundreds These changes have come from the an “Academic strategic plan- to hundreds of thousands of dollars. 2000 direction of John Carfagno, the assistant ning process [where] we can After testing different open source vice president of integrated marketing get a more comprehensive look systems, Richwalsky chose WordPress, and communications, who recently at the student experience at our an open source CMS. Throughout this joined the University in April 2009. university.” The faculty is trying year 32 different users have tested the “My first step was the homepage, to match the way they teach to system for the campus community. because it is the most visited page,” Carf- the way students learn and make A few of these testers include the agno said. “It is the front door of JCU’s John Carroll a unique experience sustainability committee and Office of web presence. I wanted to improve the with specific core elements that Alumni Relations for the 2010 home- look and feel which would help the Web will be taught from freshman coming webpage. branding presence.” through senior year. Theresa Spada, assistant director of Carfagno said that in the beginning of A big element to the General alumni relations, was in charge of the the upgrade he wanted to hire someone Education for a Global Century 2010 homecoming website which used who had experience in higher education program is to be able to incorpo- WordPress. webpage design. rate contemporary world issues Spada said her training consisted Mike Richwalsky, director of market- into the courses. So what ex- of 10 minutes of a tutorial and she did actly does this mean for the JCU ing services for Web, started in February 2005 Screenshots from web.archive.org 2010. Previously Richwalsky worked Please see, WEBSITE, p. 3 Please see, GLOBAL, p. 3 Index Inside this issue Campus 2 World News 12 New season means Students can elect new Arts & Life 6 Editorial 17 a new jersey for the Student Union Sports 8 Op/Ed 18 Campus Spotlight 10 Classifieds 20 Cavs team, p.7 representatives, p. 2 2 Campus November 4, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Student Union presidential candidates debate Emily Gaffney Union Office, but Halladay would Campus Editor like to move it to a neutral location Briefs on campus such as Einstein Bros. Prior to the polls opening on Bagels. “We need to reach Nov. 3 and 4, Student Union presi- “During office hours, we need Different worship dential candidates junior Lau- to reach out to students rather than out to students rather ren Halladay, currently SU vice them reaching out to us,” said Hal- experiences president for judicial affairs, and laday. than them reaching junior Rita Rochford, currently SU Rochford stressed further im- available to executive vice president, faced off proving the relationship between the out to us.” University and University Heights. in a debate. – Lauren Halladay students Issues addressed at the debate In order to do this SU would have a presence at city council meetings Student Union Presidential This semester, Campus Min- included increasing student involve- and emphasizing that JCU issues are Photo by Katie Sheridan istry and the religious studies ment, using resources effectively, Candidate on their agenda. department are making it possible and working with the senators and Rochford’s other goals include for students to partake in worship other student organizations. making students more aware of services that may be out of the Both stressed increasing student available Student Savings Club norm for them. There will be a attendance and involvement at the discounts, educating students about “No matter how total of four different opportuni- weekly SU meetings. recycling on campus, improving ties for students to attend different Rochford said, “I would target relations with University Heights, small, I want to worship services with a university student organizations [to get stu- improving accountability within guide. The goal of this initiative dents to meetings].” make sure student Student Union, and reinstating ad- is to expose students to the wide Rochford also stressed increas- vocacy chairs. range of faith and culture in the ing advertisement for the meeting needs are heard.” “No matter how small, I want to Cleveland area. via banners in the atrium and Fa- make sure student needs are heard,” – Rita Rochford The sign-ups are taking place cebook. said Rochford. for the first two trips now. The first Halladay also wants to invite Student Union Presidential Halladay’s goals include ex- trip leaves campus with Rev. Val- student organizations to the meet- Photo by Emily Gaffney Candidate panding communication with the entino Lassiter at 10:15 a.m. on ings. Additionally, she would like campus, improving dialogue within Nov. 7. Students will travel to East to focus the meetings as an open SU, meeting individually with View United Church of Christ in forum. senators to promote their ideas, for vice president of student union for executive vice president. Shaker Heights. Lunch will be “It’s important to discuss ideas and partnering more with student programming board, Pete Hayden Voting ends on Thursday, Nov. provided and students will come students are interested in [order to organizations. running for vice president of student 4 at 7 p.m. back to campus around 1 p.m. get students to attend],” said Hal- Elections also include Dana organizations, Will Butler running Current SU President Amanda The second trip is led by Rev. laday. Hartung and Trenton Oczypok for vice president of judicial affairs, Papa said, “I think if students want H. Paul Kim. Kim will take stu- Halladay also wants to change running for vice president of com- Andrew Burns and Joe Cahill run- their voices heard in Student Union, dents to St. Agnes Our Lady of the location of where Student Union munications, Kayla Naticchioni ning for vice president of business they should have a voice in the elec- Fatima on Nov. 21. Again, lunch office hours are held. Currently, and Sharonica Smedley running affairs, and Greg Petsche running tion and vote.” will be provided and students will office hours are held in the Student be back to campus around 1 p.m. The dates and locations of the final two trips have yet to be an- nounced. For more information Diversity Task Force presents report to Student Union contact Campus Ministry at www. The task force will judge the get committees and any other groups jcu.edu/campuslife/campusmin- Brian Bayer you will,” said Bowen. success of these goals by the di- that would help increase campus istry/. Dan Cooney Before making recommenda- The Carroll News tions to the University, the com- mensions of inclusive excellence, diversity. mittee had to first evaluate where which is the idea that diversity Bowen indicated that Niehoff The Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., John Carroll currently stands de- alone does not reflect a welcoming is strongly considering creating Open hours at the president of JCU, commissioned mographically. From their find- campus atmosphere. Rather, the the CDO position within the next Career Center a diversity task force in July of ings, they concluded that JCU has emphasis must be on inclusion. several years. However, at this point 2008 with the mission to “gather historically had a predominantly Bowen said, “For us, the hallmark the task force is mainly encouraging this week information about current Uni- white, male majority. Based on of Jesuit education is the commit- student input. “The commitment to versity efforts related to diversity this statistic, the task force decided ment to intellectual rigor. And you meaningful diversity and inclusion with the goal of identifying areas can’t have intellectual rigor without requires the engagement and sup- The Career Center will have to use this as one way to measure of strength, areas for improvement a deep investment and commitment port from all of us,” said Bowen. walk-in hours today and tomor- progress. and ways to minimize duplication to inclusion.” “[And] if we don’t do it now, we row, Nov. 5, from 12-1 p.m. Bowen said, “We’ve made tre- of effort.” The committee recommends never will.” This opportunity at the Ca- mendous progress in the last 15-20 The committee included mem- use of the Inclusive Excellence Currently, the committee be- reer Center, located on the right years, but there’s still much more bers from faculty, staff and admin- Scorecard, which would assess the lieves it is imperative that students side of the tennis courts, allows for us to do.” istrators. Lauren Bowen, associate University’s progress based on the be able to talk honestly about di- for students to come in without In order to give the students a academic vice president for aca- components of curriculum, learning versity, as it has traditionally been an appointment to have their goal to strive for, the task force demic programs and faculty diver- and development, social climate and a subject that people avoid. resume looked over and have crafted a statement on diversity sity and co-chair of the task force, access and equity. Looking forward, there are any questions answered about that, if embraced by all groups on presented the group’s findings to In order to execute their goals, plenty of other opportunities to add internships. campus, would “foster an inclusive, the Student Union at their meeting they recommend the creation of a diversity and inclusion to the John The regular hours of the career compassionate and respectful envi- last Tuesday, Oct. 25. Chief Diversity Officer. This person Carroll environment. center are as follows: Mon-Tues, ronment for students, faculty, staff, “Our formal work has con- would be responsible for directing According to Bowen, the most 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wed.-Fri., administrators and guests.” cluded as a task force; what we’re initiatives and promoting the mes- important thing that students can 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The report was broken down now doing is sharing our recom- sage of diversity and inclusion. do to engage in this effort is talk to For more information contact into eight basic goals, each with a mendations, inviting response and To do this, they would report their each other, the faculty and the staff the Career Center at 216-397- detailed strategy to achieve them. conversation about them … so that findings and suggestions to the ap- about diversity at JCU. Once we can 4237, or at www.jcu.edu/career- The intentions of these goals is to you as a Student Union and you as a propriate offices around campus, talk freely about this, said Bowen, center. create a campus climate of coopera- student body can take these recom- tion and inclusion in the subject of including the Office of Multicultural “we’re just limited by the imagina- mendations and do with them what diversity. Affairs, the Office of Diversity, bud- tions of the community.”

Campus Safety Log October 29, 2010 October 29, 2010 A report came in from campus police at 1:37 a.m. of A suspicious smell of marijuana was reported in graffiti on a door. Pacelli Hall at 10:53 p.m.

October 30, 2010 October 31, 2010 A theft of two Campion Hall stairwell gates was A call came in at 3:06 a.m. that a group was pos- reported at 3:13 p.m. sibly destroying the Gazebo behind Campion Hall.

These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com November 4, 2010

From GRADE, p. 1 colleagues at other schools felt likewise on this issue. So maybe the SRC took this to University upgrades website heart and changed their grading system. But according to Dietz. A sustainability committee I’m only speculating.” From WEBSITE, p. 1 Richwalksy said that the number of help was established by the Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, Dietz also had issues with The College calls have gone “way down” for the groups S.J., JCU’s president, in February. The com- Sustainability Report Card as well, especially that have been using WordPress. mittee established a website (sites.jcu.edu/ last school year when the University’s grade the rest. Sophomore Lauren Vine, thinks that the sustainability) that centralized the campus’ was a “D+.” “The new CMS is wonderful, it’s super changes to the homepage have been posi- sustainability information and documented “Between last year and this year, there was user friendly and intuitive,” she said. “I do tive. the information in one place. a lot of criticism of this group and the way they have some experience working with technol- “I think that the improvements to the “Student groups were doing things ... [and] rated universities,” she said. “I think that, al- ogy, but for the average person it is very easy homepage were needed,” she said. “I like how in facilities, we were changing out lighting though we did a much better job of document- to navigate.” upcoming events are highlighted near the bot- and doing energy retrofits,” said Dietz, who ing what we did this year than last year, they Previously, Spada used Dreamweaver, an tom and bigger events are near the top.” also served as chair of the committee. “But also looked more at what people were doing “off-the-shelf” CMS system which many of Carfagno said that student input is what there was no one place that you could go to as opposed to just straight policies.” the university pages use. Dreamweaver is he likes to hear. get all that information.” If JCU had received a poor grade this more technical than WordPress which means “We’re always trying to make [the web- Electricity, gas and water usage on campus year, Dietz would have broken off from users need to have some background with site] better and more competitive,” Carfagno has decreased steadily over the past six years. receiving grades from The College Sustain- technology. said. The University invested $760,000 on energy ability Report Card and looked for another Carfagno sees the positives in WordPress Carfagno said it is important to have a conservation efforts including lighting fixture ratings system, such as the Association for for the entire campus community operating strong and consistent web presence to attract upgrades, light motion sensors, low-flow the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher webpages. students to the university. To do this, Richw- showerheads, and the introduction of hand Education’s Sustainability Tracking Assess- “This changes the game,” he said. “Before, alsky has linked different social medias like dryers in certain buildings on campus. ment and Rating System. people on campus had to be techy to be able Facebook and Twitter to the homepage. Even though utility usage on campus has Dietz cited The College Sustainability to handle their own web content. This editor In the last year alone, the hits on John decreased, the University’s utility costs have Report Card’s insistence that its participants’ looks a lot like Microsoft Word. It does the Carroll’s website have increased in Ohio by stayed almost the same. Dietz said this is due presidents sign the American College and heavy lifting for you.” eight percent, in Pennsylvania by 12 percent, to the fact that utility costs have risen over the University Presidents’ Climate Commitment WordPress takes care of the main design in New York by 31 percent, and in Illinois by past few years. as a point of contention. for its users. 11 percent. “Even though our usage is down, the cost “There’s no way we’re going to get an ‘A’ This new CMS will save money as well “The web has become the resource for has remained fairly constant,” she said. [un]til our president signs it,” she said. “What and it is a free website to use. Also, accord- finding out information, and we are trying to “After the recession is over, utility costs are if I’m doing everything that the Presidents’ ing to Carfagno, because it’s simple and easy enhance the overall experience for students expected to rise sharply, so there is even more Climate Commitment says I should do, but to use, salary hours will decrease for people and families,” Carfagno said. “People are pay- reason for us to continue our energy reduction we just don’t sign it?” spending time on the webpages. Carfagno ing close attention and we’re taking actions to programs to be able to contain costs.” The only thing stopping the University estimated an instant $60,000 in savings. make the web better at John Carroll.” Christopher Sheil, an associate biology from signing the Commitment is setting a professor at JCU, used the website cleanair- target date to achieve climate neutrality on coolplanet.org to calculate the University’s campus. According to Dietz, Niehoff has inquiry: skills that are all deemed necessary From GLOBAL, p. 1 carbon footprint at 25,000 metric tons of car- read the document and understands the cost for a young person to be aware and involved bon dioxide. This calculation did not include and commitment involved. Dietz wants to in a globalized world. curriculum? The program is just starting to the numbers for fertilizer usage, study abroad make sure that once the University signs Bowen explained the objective of the new develop and nothing is surely decided yet but travel, chilling water, student commuting and the Commitment, they are able complete the program, “Our overall goal is for our students the program will set into motion the discus- travel for faculty, staff and administration. objectives. to be able to function in a global society.” sion of re-examining core curriculum, major, JCU, along with its overall “B-” grade, “I’m reluctant to sign something unless The program will be a lot of work for our minors and certain requirements. JCU wants received individual grades in different areas. I know I can really go ahead with it,” she faculty and it will be awhile before any real to reinforce the concept of globalization into The University received an “A” in Invest- said. changes to curriculum are made, but the fac- every aspect of the university experience. ment Priorities; a “B” in Climate Change and One of the objectives JCU can meet to ulty is very hopeful and excited about the new Santilli, along with Lauren Bowen, associate Energy, Food and Recycling, Student Involve- adopt the Commitment is to begin buying or opportunity they have been given. academic vice president for academic pro- ment and Transportation; a “C” in Investment creating 15 percent of the campus’ electric- Colleran is the project director of General grams and faculty diversity; Jeanne Colleran, Transparency; and a “D” in Green Building. ity through renewable resources. Dietz said Education for a Global Century and described dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; John Carroll did not receive a grade in plans are in place to install solar panels on the globalization and the promises of the new Anne Kugler, a JCU professor of history, and Shareholder Engagement after receiving an roof of Grasselli Library next summer. Even program at John Carroll. Gwen Compton-Engle, an associate profes- “F” last year. though the amount produced out of the panels “The transformative effects of global- sor in classical and modern languages, will “I don’t know why we did not receive a will be smaller than 15 percent, Dietz said, ization are felt not only economically, but begin the first stages of the program by at- grade in this category this year,” said Richard “but, at least, we’ll be doing something.” also culturally, politically, technologically tending several workshops over the summer. Mausser, JCU’s vice president for finance. Senior Juanita Padilla, a member of the and ecologically,” she said. “Because glo- At these workshops they will learn different “Last year, after we received the poor grade University’s sustainability committee, felt balization affects virtually every aspect of methods of how to strengthen globalization in this category, I contacted the Sustainability JCU deserved the grade it earned. But, she contemporary life, it is important that faculty through teaching and how other colleges and Report Card group and explained to them said there is plenty still left to do. at JCU think about how best to equip students universities are implementing global aware- that it was unrealistic for them to suggest “We were communicating better what to understand its processes, meet its chal- ness and action into their education. General we should change our investment practices we were doing, but now I think we have to lenges and critique its values. Participating Education for a Global Century’s content in- in this area for the sake of a better grade. It take more steps to actually change things on in the Global Futures Project will help us to cludes diversity, democracy, global emphasis, simply is too costly of a request. I know my campus,” Padilla said. scientific literacy, and advanced integrative achieve this goal.”

“Our overall goal is for our students to be JCU (B-) vs. Its Neighbors on Sustainability able to function in a global society.” Case Western Reserve University: B+ The University of Akron: D+ – Lauren Bowen Associate Academic Vice President for Oberlin College: A Academic Programs and Faculty Diversity Campus Calendar : Nov. 4 - Nov. 10

4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 8 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday The men’s “Carroll’s Got The men’s club “Kappasta,” Humanities, Sociology & Salsa dancing with basketball team Talent,” sponsored hockey team will sponsored by Series Lecture Criminology’s Linda in the fitness will play at The by Beta Theta Pi play at 6 p.m. at Kappa Kappa will be in the LSC “Meet Your studio is from Gilmour Academy. University of will be held at the Gamma will be in Conference Room Major,” will be in 7-8:30 p.m. Akron at 7 p.m. the Dolan Atrium from 7-9 p.m. room 333 of the Green Road Annex. Tonight, set your The show starts at from 5:30-8:30 Tickets are $25. Administration clocks back one Building from 7 p.m. Tickets are hour for daylight p.m. Tickets $5 at the door. savings time. are $5. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Join the Carroll Crazies at these upcoming Carroll Crazies events

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death. FILM REVIEW George, played laboriously by “Hereafter” Matt Damon, is a factory worker and genuine psychic who’s hiding from his powers and hating what he can do. The second character, Ma- rie (Cecile de France), is a French TV journalist and recent tsunami Joe Marino survivor whose near-death experi- The Carroll News ence drives her to discover what happened to her. Considering the group of people The third character is Marcus involved, “Hereafter” should be one (George McLaren), the younger of of the year’s best movies. two pubescent twins trying to create Director Clint Eastwood is un- his own identity after his brother’s doubtedly one of our greatest film- accidental death. makers today, having created cin- We can usually trust Eastwood ematic and emotional masterpieces to tackle such tough topics in a re- like “Mystic River” and “Million freshingly unapologetic way, as he Dollar Baby.” did with “Changeling.” But here, he The screenplay is written by makes missteps severe enough that Photo from genereviewer.com. Bryce Dallas Howard and Matt Damon in “Hereafter.” Oscar/Emmy-nominated Peter Mor- the movie never recovers. gan. His credits include some of the The biggest mistake that it is confused, until it finally ends. opening sequence) to be boring and “Hereafter” could have been greatest political dramas like “Frost/ downright boring, which is prac- When you’ve passed the hour unnecessary. The movie would have something as hauntingly beauti- Nixon” and “The Queen.” tically criminal considering the mark and nothing has happened, flowed better if focused on the twins ful and powerful as “American This should have been a sure premise’s potential. there’s obviously something wrong. and George. George’s storyline was Beauty.” thing. Sadly, not only is “Hereafter” While some films can hide their Now, some critics may say they love worthy of a movie all its own. It could have offered a riveting not one of the year’s best films, but inaction with exceptional dialogue this relaxed pacing because it lets Damon is by far the best thing and heartfelt look into mortality and frankly I can’t think of a movie out- and compelling characterization, the movie breathe. this movie offers, capturing the death in a way “The Lovely Bones” side Nicolas Cage’s “Knowing” that “Hereafter” doesn’t have dialogue But I say it drags. It drags be- tortured soul of a man who can’t failed to do. disappointed me quite as much. or characters consistently inter- cause Morgan and Eastwood never escape what he is. It could have been flawlessly Eastwood and Morgan have esting enough to keep audiences take the risks necessary for this bold However, Damon isn’t nearly inflective in just sitting back with dealt with just as much emotional engaged. of a story. enough to save this mess. Ultimate- its audience and exploring the pos- material before, but with grander The dialogue doesn’t have any While I did enjoy Damon’s ly, Morgan and Eastwood aren’t sibility of an afterlife. success. It’s bizarre how horribly brilliant standout moments like storyline the best and thought willing to do what their premise But because of a convoluted they misfire here. we’d expect. Marcus had a strong emotional arc, promises and consequently leave plot, boring pace, and lack of basic The story is about three people Even worse, “Hereafter” never I found Marie’s tale (excluding us with nothing except thoughts of storytelling, Eastwood’s latest is and how they’ve been affected by goes anywhere. It just floats around, an outstandingly realistic tsunami what could have been. frustratingly forgettable. Protect yourself and others from gym germs Nikki Hunt recreational athletes. chine by avoiding direct hand-to equipment is cleaned every couple cleaned it after use. Also, the hand The Carroll News Although it is a version of staph -machine contact is another useful of hours. sanitizer dispensers placed through- infection, MRSA is resistant to tactic. Also, when finished with Perhaps more people will start out campus can help students not The gym is where people are sup- many antibiotics, making it more your work out, wash your hands. lending a helping hand when it only stop germ spread after the posed to go and maintain a healthy likely to spread. This simple act stops the spread of comes to cleaning up if they’re gym, but nearly everywhere in the lifestyle. But without following the Research has also found that germs into your other daily activi- aware of the cleaning supplies the University. right precautions, going to the gym close contact and equipment shar- ties. workout room offers. Taking advantage of these sani- can actually harm you. ing spreads bacteria causing strep Lucky for John Carroll students, John Carroll’s fitness center of- tizer stations can keep the school As the germ season arrives, stu- and the flu. our gym is well maintained to give fers paper towels and spray bottles from an illness and bacteria out- dents should become more cautious Following a few guidelines can you a safe workout. of chemicals to wipe down the ma- break. about protecting themselves and help diminish the chance of illness, Senior Nick Ricchiuto has been chines after use. This simple gesture Don’t forget to think of others others from the spread of illness. such as wiping off the machine us- working at the gym for the past two can stop the outbreak of illness from when you’re going to the gym. If With all the people and sweat ing sanitizer provided by the gym months and has witnessed first-hand spreading across campus. you’re feeling sick, even in the sharing machines, germs, especially and putting a towel on any equip- the cleaning routine of the workout Sophomore Katie Largent knows slightest, avoid the gym. Even the the common gym danger of MRSA ment you are going to sit on. center. how to cleanly use the facility. weakest of illness symptoms could (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococ- Though these two steps seem “Some people use the cleaning “I clean the machines before and pass on to others in a larger scale. cus aureus), or staph infection, can like common sense, they are the first supplies, some don’t. But for the after use and I Purell my hands on Remember that the gym is a spread easily and quickly. step to maintaining a clean machine most part, I would say they do,” the way out,” she said. public facility and has a lot of traf- According to the Center of and body, although it doesn’t kill the he said. Cleaning the machine before use fic through it. Work out smart and Disease Control and Prevention, germs 100 percent. The “most part” is comforting, guarantees its cleanliness just in safe, keep the machines, yourself MRSA has become common among Protect yourself from the ma- but so is the fact that Nick said the case the person before you had not and others clean. Keep it clean in the gym: Tips from the JCU Health Center*

Clean and wipe the equip- Avoid putting hands near Wash hands after the gym, ment before and after use face, eyes or mouth. In addi- and get a flu shot to protect with disinfectant spray. tion, students should cover all yourself from viruses. Flu shots However, remember to use wounds and cracks in skin to are available at the Health Cen- dry towels, as wet towels prevent infection, and shave ter Monday through Friday 11 attract germs. after working out. a.m.-5 p.m.

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* Tips provided by Director of the JCU Health Center, Jan Krevh, RN. Arts & Life 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com November 4, 2010 Wine Gold With a new season& and a new era upon them, the Cavaliers’ uniform gets a fresh look both uniforms, special details make them but didn’t care either Madhun Jennifer Holton distinctive. way. said this “clean Lauren Cafarell The Cavaliers trademark statement: “All A few students slate” is a reason The Carroll News for One. One for All” is printed along the back had some opin- not to jump on pur- The Cleveland Cavaliers have a whole new of the inner-collar of the crew neck, and the ions about the chasing the jerseys. look coming into the 2010-2011 season. Cavaliers secondary logo “C-sword” appears new uniform “I think fans have And no, it is not the lack of some guy who on both sides of the short. changes, and embraced the new decided to take his “talents to South Beach.” A reason for switching the uniform colors? all of them had look,” he said. “As a It is the reinvention of the Cavs’ uniform The fans. According to the Cavaliers’ website, positive things consumer and fan though, and logo. the fans over the past few years have respond- to say. it is not feasible to buy the The team started off its season with a ed well to the older uniforms, and the Cavs “These jerseys are new jersey at this time. win over the Celtics, and they looked pretty decided to give them what they wanted. much needed for this No one on the roster has a snappy when they walked onto the court with “The response from our fans related to our hurting franchise, especially guaranteed spot, and the name a new team and a new uniform to match. classic uniforms and merchandise has been after the travesty that happened this on the back of jersey one buys The new threads aren’t a completely new tremendous over the last several seasons, past summer,” said junior Nabil Madhun. could end up being on a different transformation for the team. The uniforms are especially our original wine and gold color “The fans, franchise and city needed a change team the very next day.” actually a throw back to the uniforms of the mix items. after what transpired.” However, he said that this is not indica- 70s and early 80s. As a result, we’re very excited to bring the Even students from outside of Cleveland tive of their appreciation for the new style. The team has always been associated with spirit of the original expression of ‘wine and seem to admire the makeover of the NBA “Still, I do not expect sales of the jerseys the “wine and gold,” and the new uniforms are gold’ into our brand full-time for the future,” team’s wardrobe. to indicate the fans satisfaction with them,” bringing that back with full force. The logo said Tracy Marek, the Cavaliers senior vice “I’m not from Cleveland but I love the he said. and wordmark designs will remain the same, president of marketing. old-school look of the new uniforms,” said The new uniforms help to present a but the color changes, to a deeper wine and When asking JCU students what they freshman Sean Hockensmith. changed team to the public and show the brighter gold. thought about the new uniforms, there were The whole team dynamic has changed; NBA world that the Cavs can move on from The new home jerseys have “Cavaliers” mixed answers. most of the recognizable players and coaches losing “he who shall not be named” and be emblazoned across the chest, while the away Some had no idea that the team had re- have taken their talents away, and the team is a bigger and better team on the court than jerseys have “Cleveland” on the front. On ceived new uniforms, and some had noticed coming into this season with a clean slate. they ever were before. Cleveland Cavaliers’ jersey history Burt orange and royal blue were the were blue royal and orange Burt colors during the 1983-1984 season Ron Harper. by here as worn During During the “Mark Price” era, white numbers/letters. blue had jerseys home for away games. Blue uniforms were These wine & gold jerseys debuted in the 1974-1975 Cavaliers season, Austin by Carr worn . seen here For the 1994-1995 season, Terell Bran - Terell season, 1994-1995 the For don wears a jersey with a light blue splash the across torso. White jerseys were for home and black for away games. In an updated version of the original team colors, Zydrunas Ilgauskas wears a jersey gold metallic and wine crimson-hued accent on the new with a dark blue logo. During the 1999-2000 season, the Cavs (Ricky Davis) sported the new stripe orange and blue a with design side. the right down

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Pick-Up Line “You must be between summer and of winter, because you’re gonna fall for me.” the Week *Submit your own pick-up lines by e-mailing [email protected]. 8 Sports November 4, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Football team fourth in OAC after win over Capital Blue Streaks go on the road and pull out a victory in Bexley for first time since 1999

Jimmy Burry the first drive of the second quarter Staff Writer and hit sophomore running back DaQuan Grobsmith for a 19-yard Bernlohr Stadium in Bexley, touchdown in what was his second Ohio had been a house of horrors passing touchdown this season since for the John Carroll University taking over for injured sophomore football team since its construction Mike Locke. in 2001. In what seemed like a split The Blue Streaks had not won a second, John Carroll scored again game in five opportunities against on their next possession. This time the Capital University Crusaders at O’Brien connected with sophomore the site. Despite the struggles, and tight end Ben Madden on a 20-yard every attempt to hand Capital points completion for the score. through fumbles and interceptions, “[O’Brien] had an outstanding JCU prevailed on Saturday in a game on Saturday, although we need turnover-riddled contest. to eliminate his two turnovers. Ob- “We have lost five games there, viously he was a difference maker [all] great battles,” said head coach in the ballgame, running effectively, Regis Scafe of the stadium in and throwing the ball at a high per- Bexley. “I don’t think it is cursed. centage completion rate,” said Scafe Carroll News File Photo Capital had some great teams in that after the game. Senior Mark Elsaesser, above, is one of the Blue Streaks running backs that has contributed to the 996 rushing time frame.” The pretense of celebration was yards JCU has gained in their last four games after rushing for 485 yards in their first four contests. Entering the game, John Carroll short-lived, however, as Hartinger had the conference’s worst turnover found Kevin Wehby for a touch- Not only did the Blue Streaks Blue Streaks snatched a win in Bex- Aside from recovering the fumble, margin at -12. It didn’t take long for down to give the lead right back hold Capital to only three plays, ley for the first time since 1999. Seitzinger also forced one and was Capital to exploit this shortcoming to Capital and give the Crusaders a VanMeter was unable to convert on On an individual note, O’Brien’s credited with 17 total tackles. as Crusader linebacker Troy Spiker 17-14 cushion at the half. a 41-yard field goal attempt. four touchdowns earned him Ohio The Blue Streaks take to the pounced on a fumble that was the Capital was able to mount an The offense rode the wave of Athletic Conference Player of the road one final time this year as they result of a botched exchange at the effective drive to open the third momentum on the next possession. Week honors for the second time face Heidelberg University in Tif- line of scrimmage. quarter. The result was a 44-yard Grobsmith caught another touch- this season, but they also moved the fin, Ohio on Saturday. Kickoff is at Two plays later, Ryan Gunnar- field goal by Nick VanMeter which down from O’Brien to culminate a Blue Streaks into fourth place in the 1:30 p.m. son hauled in his eighth touchdown put Capital up by a score of 20-14. five-play 76-yard touchdown drive. conference standings. With their win against Capital, pass of the season from first-year The Blue Streaks coughed up This scoring play bore a strong The defense of John Carroll JCU has moved into fourth place quarterback Kevin Hartinger. The the football at the 30-yard-line on resemblance to the first touchdown stymied the Crusaders in the second in the Ohio Athletic Conference. A Crusaders would add a field goal to the ensuing kickoff, putting the throw to Grobsmith, where O’Brien half with three turnovers; the last of win over the ‘Berg, and a victory increase their lead to 10-0 at the end Crusaders in prime position to, at enticed the defensive backs to com- which was an interception by senior over Baldwin-Wallace College in of the first quarter. minimum, go up two scores. mit to stop the run before lobbing defensive back Jon Cooley at the the regular season finale at Don At this point, the Blue Streaks However, the JCU defensive unit a pass to the sophomore running 3:27 mark in the fourth quarter that Shula Stadium the following week were riding their running attack that had other ideas. back. iced the game for the Blue Streaks. would secure JCU third place in the averaged 254 yards during their last “On a sudden change of pos- “It was all part of our offensive “We came out flying around and year-end standings. four games. However, the double- session like that, your mentality coaches’ game plan; establish the having a good time. When you have That’s not a bad place for a team digit deficit meant a large chunk of becomes holding them to three or run to set up the pass. Those were a lot of excitement out there you get that limped out of the gates to a the offensive workload had to fall nothing,” said linebacker Luke two well-executed plays,” said moving and gain some momentum,” 1-2 start in the conference and was on the arm of junior quarterback Whitworth, who entered the game Scafe. said Whitworth, who forced one of picked to finish sixth by the media Devin O’Brien. as a replacement for injured junior O’Brien’s rushing touchdown at the second half turnovers, a fumble and eighth by the coaches in the O’Brien, the team’s leading linebacker Emmett Lydon. “You the 3:58 mark of the third quarter that was recovered by standout preseason polls when they were rusher, faked a quarterback draw on can’t give in.” proved to be the final score as the junior linebacker C.J. Seitzinger. constructed in early August.

Streaks of the Week

Football Volleyball Soccer Soccer Football

C.J. Seitzinger Laura Sudo Molly Gradowski Kevin McKamish Devin O’Brien junior junior senior freshman junior

Fresh off a 21 tackle perfor- In the match against Capi- Gradowski was terrific in McKamish scored a pair of The JCU quarterback ac- mance against Ohio Northern, tal, Sudo provided 10 kills, goal for JCU down the stretch goals in the Blue Streaks OAC counted for four touchdowns in Seitzinger responded with 17 none more important than a kill and didn’t allow a goal in the quarterfinal win over Mount the 28-20 victory over Capital, total tackles - 10 of which were to close out the match in the final 310 minutes of the season. Union. His second goal tied the first Blue Streaks win in credited as solo stops - as well decisive fifth game and secure The season was cut short with the game at three in the 87th Bexley since 1999. For his ef- as a forcing and recovering a the Blue Streaks victory in an OAC quarterfinal loss to minute, and bought JCU more forts he was named conference fumble. their regular season finale. Wilmington. time to pull out the victory. “Player of the Week.” Sports 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com November 4, 2010 Ohio Athletic Conference Tournaments Round-up Volleyball

After starting the season 13-4, the Blue Streaks had a disappointing finish down the stretch as they finished with a 16-14 record and had their season cut short with a loss to third-seeded Ohio Northern University in the quarterfinal round of the conference tournament.

The Polar Bears knocked off the Blue Streaks 3-1 on Tuesday night, marking the fourth straight year that the Blue Streaks were eliminated in the first round. It was also the second consecutive season that John Carroll had their season ended in Ada as the Polar Bears ended the 2009 version of the Blue Streaks with a 3-0 sweep.

The Blue Streaks, who went 4-5 in conference play this season, earned the sixth and final spot in the conference’s postseason tournament. That put the Blue Streaks in line to take on the Polar Bear squad that defeated them 3-1 just 11 days earlier.

Coach Cally Plummer will lose senior setter Meredith McDiarmid, the program’s all-time leader in assists, from the 2010 team. She can find solace in the fact that McDiarmid is the only player that will be lost to graduation.

Going a step deeper, juniors Kerry Fox and Laura Sudo are the only other upperclassmen on the team, so Plummer should have a very talented and experienced team in the years to come. Freshman Teresa Noewer and Charlotte Sykora, as well as sophomores Melanie Rodriguez and Sarah Slagle, received Sports Information Department Photo the starting nod in a good majority of games. Coach Cally Plummer, above, had a lot of teaching moments in 2010. She’ll return all but senior setter Meredith McDiarmid next season from a team that started off their season 13-4. Soccer Mount Union edged out John Carroll 1-0 on Oct. 13, but the Blue Streaks went on the road and knocked off the Purple Raiders when it mattered most to advance to tonight’s confer- ence semifinal game in Tiffin. JCU came back from a two-goal deficit and forced overtime in the OAC quarterfinal game on Tuesday night., and then won 5-4 in a shootout to keep their season alive. Freshman Kevin McKamish led the charge against Mount Union with two of the Blue Streaks three goals in regulation.

Hector Marinaro’s squad faces a tough task in slowing down the ‘Berg, a team that went 7-0-2 in the regular season. JCU played Heidelberg tough the first time around with the Blue Streaks dropping a tough 2-1 contest. The winner of the John Carroll and Heidelberg game will advance to Saturday’s conference championship game to meet the winner of Baldwin- Wallace and Ohio Northern. The Blue Streaks last won the conference tournament in 2007.

The women’s soccer season ended in cruel fashion as the Blue Streaks, seeded fourth, lost to fifth- seeded Wilmington College on Monday in an Ohio Athletic Conference quarterfinal game that would need penalty kicks to decide the winner.

After 90 scoreless minutes in regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods, the visiting Quakers escaped with a 5-4 victory in a shootout. The lone JCU miss ricocheted off the post.

The Blue Streaks defense, led by juniors Lauren Grzegorzewski and Mari O’Neill, as well as new- comer Carolyn Vespoli, was their calling-card all season. The back line in front of standout senior goalkeeper Molly Gradowski allowed just eight goals in their nine conference regular season games, tying them for third in the conference in fewest goals allowed.

Going forward, the team will return a strong nucleus but will have to fill the voids of seniors Val Sports Information Department Photo Korb and Betsy Haigh, who finished first and second, respectively, on the team in points. Addition- Senior Betsy Haigh, shown above, will be one of the seniors from ally, senior goalkeeper Molly Gradowski will need to be replaced, although freshman Nicole Grys this year’s team that will need to be replaced in 2011. JCU had allowed just one goal in 135 minutes of relief duty. their season ended in heart-breaking fashion to Wilmington. Cross Country Led by junior Jake Smith who finished 17th individually, the men’s cross country team took eighth in the 10-team field at the 2010 Ohio Athletic Conference Championships, hosted in Westerville, Ohio by Otterbein College this past weekend. With the top-18 finish, the highest of Smith’s career at the conference meet, the junior earned second team all-conference honors.

As a team, the Blue Streaks finished with 192 points, behind 25-time champion Mount Union, who won the team title with 61 points, followed by Ohio Northern (68 points), Heidelberg (90), Baldwin-Wallace (110), Otterbein (126), Marietta (157), and Wilmington (167). Muskingum took ninth (226), while Capital (304) rounded out the field.

On the women’s side, freshman Anna Busta took 26th and four of her Blue Streak teammates finished between 35th and 44th place in the 6,000-meter race to put the Blue Streaks in line for sixth place.

Ohio Northern University, a powerhouse of sorts in women’s cross country, won the meet for the fourth time in the last six years. Baldwin-Wallace (63), Otterbein (63), Wilmington (107) and Mount Union (165) were all ahead of John Carroll who finished with 175 points. Marietta (190), Heidelberg (216), Capital (218), and Muskingum (295) filled out the bottom half of the standings.

Freshman Gab Kreuz was the second Blue Streak across the finish line in 35th place, while senior Kelly Grive, sophomore Ashley Aberl and junior Megan Lutz took 40th, 41st and 44th, respectively to complete the Blue Sports Information Department Photo Streaks top five. Junior Jake Smith, shown above, finished 17th at the 2010 OAC Championships to help JCU take eighth. 10 Campus Spotlight November 4, 2010 www.jcunews.com JCU professor starts International Network Crisis Mapping provides relief for those who need it most may; emerge as new political discipline

Kaitlin Gill Campus Spotlight Editor A John Carroll University professor Jen Ziemke co-founded the International Network of Crisis Mappers and co-organized the International Conference on Crisis Mapping series. She will be offering a course next semester entitled “Crisis Map- ping New Media and Politics,” based on the technology and methods of her organization. Crisis mapping utilizes technology to update maps online, which report what is happening globally in real time. “We could learn something useful about trends [from these technological changes] that could tell us something significant about the election process, or about the dynamics of emergen- cies, or to help direct emergency aid to people that need it most,” said Ziemke. Maps are a significant part of the Network, and consist of several layers of data like populations, roads and images, in order to get information to the people who really need it. It can be particularly beneficial to those individuals first on the From crisismappers.net/photo/ The 2009 International Conference on Crisis Mapping series screens scenes of a crisis. display information about JCU and Crisis Mapping. “My colleagues at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative B proposed the idea of a new field of crisis mapping, because so many people from around the world simultaneously started to leverage the power of maps and new technologies to un- derstand the world around them,” Ziemke said. Since the network was started one year ago, there are more than 1,000 people involved with new ideas and information. Many of the members of the International Network of Crisis Mappers met for the first time at John Carroll in October 2009 when the first conference took place. As a crisis mapping fellow, Ziemke’s role is to develop how “Crisis Mapping can be used to help us understand pro- cesses and micro-level dynamics of violence inside conflict and war,” she said. Recently with crisis mapping Ziemke and Patrick Meier, her colleague, have finished a year-long task of organizing the second conference, which was held at Harvard and Tufts Universities in Boston in October. Crisis mapping has not only brought awareness to the state of other nations, but has been a resource which has created a global network of “first responders.” The JCU community has also been involved with crisis mapping. A few students helped Ziemke with the tasks the From crisismappers.net/photo/ earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010. The 2009 International Conference on Crisis Mapping series held at JCU in the Murphy room. JCU will be offering a course based on the crisis mapping C network in the spring. “I really look forward to learning with the students when I teach a course on crisis mapping this spring. It will give us a chance to learn some techniques and tools but also step back and reflect a bit on the issues and concerns, and help define the shape of this new field,” Ziemke said.

From crisismappers.net/photo/ The 2010 International Conference on Crisis Mapping series group photo in front of the LCS center.

From crisismappers.net/photo/ 11 Campus TheSpotlight Carroll News November 4, 2010 & with Jen Ziemke Why did you decide to co-found the International Net- Q work of Crisis Mappers and co-organize the Interna- tional Conference on Crisis Mapping (ICCM) series?

A “My colleague Patrick Meier and I decided to co-found the International Network of Crisis Mappers at the conclusion of the first conference, so that we could continue the many conversations that began here in Cleveland all year long. Many of our members from around the world met one another for the first time right here at John Carroll University, where the first annual conference was held, in October 2009.”

How has John Carroll participated in Crisis Mapping?

“A few students have helped me with tasks when we were busy Crisis Mapping after the earthquake hit Haiti in January of this year. But I have not had the bandwidth to formally train students in some Crisis Mapping techniques. That is Photo from crisismappers.net/profile/jenziemke why I really look forward to learning with the students when I teach a course on Jen Ziemke JCU political science professor co-founded the International Network of Crisis Mappers in 2009. Crisis Mapping this spring. It will give us a chance to learn some techniques and tools but also step back and reflect a bit on the issues and concerns, and help define the shape of this new field.”

What would you say is the greatest accomplishment with Crisis Mapping? “It has been fascinating to read the e-mail traffic among the 1,000 Crisis Mappers on our network. Someone will ask for the latest satellite imagery, population or roads data for a specific area about to be hit by a typhoon and, within an hour, someone else will respond with helpful information. The network has evolved to take on a life of its own. I can’t take credit for the work of 1,000 people. But several officials have noted that the network broadly defined has helped save lives in Haiti.” What have you been working on recently with the program?

“My colleague Patrick Meier and I just finished the year-long task of organizing the second conference, which was held at Harvard and Tufts Universities in Boston in October 2010. We are searching for the support we need to hire someone to organize the conference for us next year. Organizing an international conference and network of this scope has been a second full-time job, in addition to our ‘real jobs.’”

Why did you decide to get involved with the Peace Corps, and what did you do during this time? What sort of research projects have you done with these programs?

“I was a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1997-1999 in a rural village in northern Namibia, along the Angolan border. I taught high-school mathematics and English as a second language. It was from this experience that I became interested in learn- ing more about why people were fighting just down the road from my house, in Angola. I asked as many people as I could in order to ‘figure it out,’ but these questions only led to more questions. I went to graduate school just to have space to think about, process and read as much as I could about war.”

What advice would you give students who aspire to take part in something such as Crisis Mapping?

“During the spring semester of this year, I will teach the first-ever course on Crisis Mapping. I encourage students to take this course if they are interested in learning more. Another good place to start is our conference website, www.crisismap- pers.net. From there, students can find links to videos from our conference, webcasts, blog posts, and papers that are helping to define the future of this new field. “ Interview by Kaitlin Gill 12 World News November 4, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News W RLD Wide Web 5 4 3 2 1 “Rally” p. 13 “Yemen” p. 13

Sean Webster World News Editor Health care: nothing but the truth

Halloween’s over, but don’t expect Republican scare tactics on health care to end any time soon. The alleged “govern- World Briefing ment takeover” of health care is one of the main reasons Americans are turning their backs on President Obama and 1. Afghan police unit defects to Taliban the Democrats. And a number of competent Democratic can- An entire Afghan police unit appears to have defected to the didates and incumbents were destroyed on Election Day by Taliban side. A spokesman for the Taliban said the insurgent Americans’ confusion over health care reform, which is really fighters made contact with the police force, cut a deal, and a shame. Because plenty of people who tell me they’re against then sacked and burned the station. As many as 19 officers “Obamacare” change their minds after I tell them the facts. vanished, as did their guns, trucks, uniforms and food. Even I’m not saying I’m some kind of master debater. It’s simply the local police chief, who missed the attack, said he suspected that when Americans know the truth about health care, they a defection en masse. The defection comes as American and tend to support it. Afghan officials have been promoting a plan to persuade But before I dive into the specifics of Obama’s health care masses of rank-and-file Taliban fighters, pictured left, to reform policy, it’s interesting to note that the most common change sides and join the government. In the decades of war complaint I hear about health care isn’t about the policy itself in Afghanistan, armed groups, whether fighting for the gov- but about the need for reform in general. The question many ernment or for someone else, have often changed sides to join often put forth to me is, “Why do we need universal health the one they believe is winning. (The New York Times) insurance when anyone, insured or not, can receive emergency room health care?” 2. Deadly insurgent attacks across Iraq And the answer to that is simple: because emergency room A series of explosions across Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, killed care can cost a ton. And if you don’t have insurance, it can be at least 76 people and wounded 285 others on Nov. 2. The all but impossible to pay off an emergency room medical bill. bombings took place in at least 10 neighborhoods, involv- When that happens, as it often does, hospitals have to increase ing booby-trapped cars, roadside bombs and mortar strikes. their costs all around to make up the difference which, in turn, The attacks appeared directed mostly at the city’s majority increases the cost of health insurance for all of us. That’s one Shia population, although some blasts occurred in Sunni of the main reasons why health care costs are increasing faster neighborhoods. The combination of car bombs and roadside than inflation and the growth in Americans’ income. And that’s bombs came just two days after gunmen in Baghdad held a exactly what Americans need to understand: universal health Christian congregation hostage, in a siege that ended with 58 insurance isn’t the goal of health care reform. Rather, it’s a people dead. The assailants took more than 100 people hostage means by which to achieve the real goal of reform, which is in a standoff that didn’t end until police stormed the church controlling costs. two hours later. At least 25 of those killed were hostages. (Al Universal health insurance helps to control costs by mak- Jazeera) ing sure everyone is contributing to a system from which they will likely benefit sooner or later. But in order to implement 3. ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ back ... for now universal health insurance, Obama didn’t institute a “govern- A federal appeals court sided with the government, allowing ment takeover” of the health care industry. Rather, he simply the military to maintain its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy during made three main tweaks to make the private health insurance an appeal of a lower court ruling that the law barring openly sector work better. gay and lesbian soldiers is unconstitutional. The ruling by a First, Obama’s health insurance reform includes a mandate three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that health insurers not deny coverage to Americans with means that the policy remains in place while the government pre-existing health conditions. These are the people who are appeals a federal judge’s ruling against it. One of the three most likely to need insurance, so insurers often consider them judges on the panel dissented against parts of the decision. In a financial burden. At the same time, in order to prevent only response to the panel’s ruling, the Log Cabin Republicans, a sick Americans from buying health insurance, which would GOP gay rights group that filed the lawsuit against the “don’t bankrupt the insurance industry, Obama’s reform policy also ask, don’t tell” policy, can now appeal it to the full 9th Circuit includes an individual mandate. This mandate requires all appellate court and or make an emergency application directly Americans – with few exceptions – to purchase health insur- to the U.S. Supreme Court. (CNN) ance or pay a tax penalty. And finally, since not all Americans 4. Mail bombs sent from Greece can afford health insurance, Obama’s policy creates a system German police disarmed a mail bomb on Nov. 2 that was of government subsidies for lower and middle-class Americans sent from Greece to German Prime Minister Angela Merkel’s to help them buy insurance. While most Americans probably office, hours after similar small bombs exploded outside the agree that these subsidies are necessary, what’s controversial Russian and Swiss embassies in Athens in attacks blamed on is where the money for the subsidies should come from. far-left Greek extremists. Greek police say the country’s civil Now I’ll be the first to admit that this policy is far from aviation authorities would suspend all deliveries of mail and perfect. Although it will help reduce the deficit and insure parcels abroad for 48 hours to allow authorities to check for millions more Americans, it still probably won’t do enough the existence of more mail bombs. Greek police destroyed to control costs. It also includes a huge amount of regulations, five more suspected bombs in Athens, and two local men and although a lot of them are pretty helpful, like allowing have been charged with mailing bombs. Police said the pack- children to remain on their parents’ insurance plan up to age ages were addressed to the European Union’s highest court 26, I’m sure there are some that aren’t so great. in Luxembourg and the Europol law enforcement agency in But it’s a good start. And Republicans who are calling for the Netherlands. (FOX News) the repeal of Obama’s health care law are irresponsible and ignorant of the problems Americans face. 5. U.K. and France tighten military ties However, the intense Republican opposition to health French President Nicolas Sarkozy, pictured far left, and care reform is indicative of a deeper issue. Back in 1993, in Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, pictured near left, response to President Clinton’s health care reform proposal, signed a pair of treaties that will usher in an unprecedented era Republican senators put forth an alternative proposal that mir- of military cooperation by agreeing to create a joint military rored much of what is contained in Obama’s policy, including force and share nuclear test facilities. The nuclear treaty will an individual mandate. This ideological transformation over establish a center in the U.K. to develop testing technology and the past 17 years reflects how Republicans have become in- another one in France to carry out the testing. The other treaty creasingly conservative while Democrats – like the majority will allow the setting up of a combined joint expeditionary of Americans – are more moderate than ever. force, thought to involve a brigade of about 5,000 soldiers from each side, which will operate under one military commander to be chosen at the time. (BBC) Contact Sean Webster – AP images and information at [email protected] compiled by Sean Webster. World News 13 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com November 4, 2010 jcunews.com World News Poll

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Word for Word AP Comedian Stephen Colbert shouts to the crowd during the “Rally to Restore Sanity (and/or Fear)” on the “ k” National Mall in Washington on Oct. 30. “What’s next after violence? Drinking? Smoking? Movies that show smoking can’t be shown to children? Are we to sit day-by-day Colbert, Stewart hold rally in D.C. to decide what else will be made an exception from the First Amendment?” Michael Reiser everyday Americans who go about their tion backups all around the city this – Justice Antonin Scalia arguing against banning The Carroll News normal business every day. “We work Halloween weekend. The Metro, Wash- violent video games from children. (CNN) together to get things done every damn ington’s subway system, had already The much anticipated “Rally to day! The only place we don’t is here,” reached 330,000 people at 2 p.m., which, “As always, I work without interruption, Restore Sanity (and/or Fear)” was held Stewart said, pointing to the Capitol according to Metro spokeswoman An- and if occasionally, I happen to look a this past Saturday on the National Mall behind the stage, “or on cable TV.” gela Gates, is the norm for an entire in Washington D.C. by Comedy Central Appearances by musical guests such Saturday. An extra part of the Mall was beautiful girl in the face, it’s better to like duo Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. as Cat Stevens, Ozzy Osbourne, Kid opened last minute as well in order to beautiful girls than to be gay.” An estimated 200,000 people showed Rock, and Sheryl Crow created a light accommodate the massive amount of – Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi re- up in an effort to combat extreme po- and happy atmosphere. Even basketball ralliers. sponding to accusations that he paid a 17-year-old litical solutions to America’s problems, legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made an Stewart and Colbert’s rally has al- Moroccan runaway to belly-dance at two parties at which are exacerbated by the media. appearance. ready drawn responses from the attacked his house. (USA Today) “The country’s 24 hour politico-pun- Home-made signs by the rally-goers media. MSNBC host Keith Olbermann dit perpetual panic ‘conflictinator’ did were a common sight, ranging from ones surprisingly announced that he is do- “You ran with such, if I may, audacity ... not cause our problems, but its existence sporting a to-the-point theme, some bit- ing away with his “Worst Person in yet legislatively it has felt timid at times.” makes solving them that much harder,” terly ironic, and some not really making the World” segment, agreeing with the – Comedian Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show” to Stewart said during the rally. “If we am- any sense at all (“I Like Turtles”). Comedic duo that “the tone needs to guest President Barack Obama. (CNN) plify everything, we hear nothing.” One sign read “My Comedy Chan- change.” The event was comedic in nature, but nel” next to the Fox News logo, and “My Stewart ended the rally on a more was laden with media-bashing under- News Channel” adjacent to the Comedy serious note. In an effort to “restore “When we promised during campaign tones. For instance, Colbert falsely an- Central logo. sanity” in the way Americans interpret ‘change you can believe in,’ it wasn’t ‘change nounced giant bees that “can smell fear” A sign on the blunter side read “Con- their media outlets, “This was not a rally you can believe in’ in 18 months,” Obama gress should do stuff.” were going to attack the large crowd. to ridicule people of faith, or people of said to applause from the audience. “We’re Stewart called Colbert out saying, Jim Neimer, a rallier from Wiscon- activism, or to look down our noses at “you’re deliberately fabricating fears sin, told The Washington Post, “I find it the Heartland or passionate argument, going to have to work for it.” that don’t exist.” incredibly ironic that I had to come to or suggest that times are not difficult – President Barack Obama to comedian John Col- Colbert handed out fake medals a rally sponsored by a comedian to get and that we have nothing to fear. They bert, host of “The Daily Show.” (CNN) to those news stations that “keep fear at the truth.” are and we do. But we live now in hard alive,” while Stewart gave out awards to The large crowd caused transporta- times, not end times.” – Compiled by Sean Webster. Explosive packages reflect new terrorism threat from Yemen

The Associated Press But the Yemeni-based al-Qaida trans-Atlantic flight in 2001, U.S. cooperating with the U.S. and a number that has doubled over the offshoot rose to the fore of U.S. con- officials said. international investigations. The past year. The discovery of two explosive- cern in December, when it allegedly Obama told reporters in Wash- statement warned against “rush Washington is funneling some laden packages sent from Yemen masterminded a failed Christmas ington that the packages, which decisions in a case as sensitive as $150 million in military assistance and aimed at U.S. and Western in- Day attempt to blow up a passenger were found in England and Dubai, this one and before investigations to Yemen this year for helicopters, terests represents a new escalation in jet as it landed in Detroit. originated in Yemen. reveal the truth.” planes and other equipment, along the terror threat emanating from this The Obama administration He said the group known of- The lukewarm response under- with a similar amount for humani- violence-wracked, poverty-stricken branded the group a global threat ficially as al-Qaida in the Arabian scored the dilemma faced by the tarian and development aid. Mideast country. and has dramatically stepped up its Peninsula “continues to plan attacks fragile Yemeni government, which San’a says its troops are fanned President Barack Obama stopped funding of the Yemeni government against our homeland, our citizens, has found itself caught between U.S. out around the country, hunting for short of linking the failed plot to al- to uproot it although there has been and our friends and allies,” although pressure to fight the militants and its militants. Qaida in Yemen, but U.S. officials little visible progress. he did not directly blame them in the dependence on the loyalty of unruly Despite the efforts, al-Qaida said privately they were increasingly Friday’s discovery of two explo- latest attack. tribes that harbor the extremists. gunmen have been bold enough confident that was the source. sive packages addressed to Chicago- Obama said he had spoken to Yemeni authorities also fear to carry out assaults in the capital, Obama’s counterterrorism ad- area synagogues and packed aboard Yemen’s president, Ali Abdul- too harsh a fight against al-Qaida San’a, including a failed ambush viser John Brennan called the Ye- cargo jets from Yemen was certain lah Saleh, about the incident and will alienate a deeply conservative on a top British diplomat in her car meni wing the most active al-Qaida to heighten those fears. pledged continued cooperation with Muslim population where anti- earlier this month. franchise. Obama called the coordinated the country. American sentiment is widespread. The government touted as a ma- Militants from the terror network attacks a “credible terrorist threat.” Authorities believe about 300 As a result, the main Yemeni tactic jor success a fierce weeklong siege have been building up their presence Preliminary tests indicated the al-Qaida members or cells operate is often to negotiate with tribes to in September by Yemeni troops for several years in this nation of packages contained the powerful in Yemen. try to persuade them to hand over against an al-Qaida force in the 23 million people, finding refuge industrial explosive PETN, the same For its part, the Yemeni gov- fugitive militants. provincial town of Houta. with tribes in the remote mountain chemical used in the Christmas ernment expressed astonishment Around 50 elite U.S. military However, most of the militants ranges where the government has attempt as well as shoe bomber at reports linking it to the pack- experts are in the country training escaped into nearby, impenetrable little control. Richard Reid’s effort to blow up a ages but said in a statement it was Yemeni counterterrorism forces — mountains.

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Editorial A globalized curriculum The Association of American Colleges and Universities recently selected John Carroll University as 1 of 32 colleges to participate in the General Education for a Global Century Program. This program is designed to emphasize a globalized view of the world to students in the classroom. The recent academic transformation that JCU faculty has been de- signing was a big reason that the AAC&U selected JCU. The faculty involved in this project should be commended for their dedication to curriculum reform. Additionally, their approach to this transformation is a huge step for institutionalized learning, as it is trying to match the way professors teach to the way students learn. This will lead to positive permanent changes that will help students learn on a higher level than they ever have before.

These academic changes will also set John Carroll above other schools that use a more traditional and less personalized strategy to educate their students. This not only gives current students a more comprehensive education, but will also define JCU as a unique school to potential stu- dents who are browsing colleges. Although the reforms are still in their early stages, the implementation of this program will help enforce another dimension of the curriculum “ – globalization. The University already has requirements in the core that emphasize a global view of the world, but the faculty involved in this project would like to see this extend into the major and minor Cartoon by Nicole Green programs as well. Since the changes to the curriculum will not take place for a while, the faculty responsible for spearheading the transformation should take NOTABLE QUOTABLE advantage of the program’s content (including diversity, democracy, global emphasis, scientific literacy and advanced integrative inquiry) and integrate these facets into all courses. The students also have a duty to embrace these values. As students at a university that puts such weight on social justice, this program pro- “I’ve made it clear that we’re going to run vides a great chance for students to step up and engage in the academic transformations. Without student input, the success of the changes will the House differently than it’s being run be tenuous. However, a collaborative effort between the faculty and students, in today and differently than it was run by conjunction with the General Education for a Global Century program, will offer John Carroll students the best preparation to participate in the Republicans in the past.” global community after graduation. -John Boehner, Republican majority leader (R) Editorial “ JCU improves its green grade John Carroll University improved its grade on The College Sustainability Report Card from a “D+” last year to a “B-” this year. The implementation of a University sustainability committee and a new website were major factors in the upgrade. HIT & miss JCU is commended for forming the committee and working with student groups to make the campus more earth-friendly. miss The sustainability website is comprehensive, providing data about JCU’s Hit: Midterm elections Hit/ : Republicans take over the House green initiatives; tips for green-living and waste reduction; and informa- of Representatives miss: Lily Allen miscarries in her sixth month tion about the sustainability committee. The website is a useful tool for of pregnancy Hit/miss: Bristol Palin is voted off “Dancing with the members of the JCU community who are interested in getting involved miss(ing): and staying informed. Stars” Hit: The McRib returns to McDonald’s Tums This school year the University increased the green space on campus Hit: Astronauts vote from space miss: Charlie O’Donnell, the with the removal of the Temp Lot this year; created the Coburn Bicycle voice of “Wheel of Fortune,” dies at the age of 78 Hit/miss: Lee Co-Op; and received several new recycling receptacles from Coke as part of the University’s beverage contract with the company. Westwood replaces Tiger Woods as world’s top golfer The improvement in the University’s sustainability grade is well de- Hit: President Obama visits Cleveland miss: Mail bomb plot served and comes as a result of initiatives and changes that conserve energy, against U.S. Hit: It wasn’t successful Hit: Miss World 2010 is increase recycling and reduce waste. miss miss JCU can improve in the “green building” portion of the grade, in which from USA : Kellog’s cereal sales are down Hit/ : Men it received a “D” this year. Installing solar panels on some rooftops of spent twice as much money on grooming products last year as campus buildings could help in that category. they did in 1997 Hit: Political ads are over at last JCU must also successfully issue recycling bins to students in their dorm rooms and make sure the campus community makes proper use of new recycling bins around campus. This will help raise the University’s grade in e-mail your hits & misses to [email protected] the subcategory “food and recycling,” in which it earned a “B” this year.

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Business Manager Photo Editor Bob Seeholzer e-mail: [email protected] Signed material and comics are Nicole Green Chloe Dibben solely the view of the author. Jeff Sigmund Taylor Horen Nick Hermez Peter Davis 18 Op/Ed November 4, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Where is the progressive voice in America? The Bayer country—a center-right party and eral “socialist” out of touch with the Necessities: a party of religious nut jobs. “real America.” Conservatives have Every year I grow more and done a fantastic job of demonizing more disillusioned with our cul- liberal politicians and painting them Congratulations, ture. We continue to value anti- as unpatriotic. establishment candidates that reject OK, so you’re probably asking, (Insert party knowledge of the Constitution “But Colin, aren’t the Democrats a and government in general. These bunch of liberals?” here) Colin J. Beisel candidates run on a platform of Hardly. This is the first election Brian Bayer Copy Editor ‘government is bad’ and then we cycle I’ve seen where the major- Editorial & Op/Ed Editor This past Tuesday I voted in one wonder why they’re so bad at gov- ity party attempts to conceal their One of the greatest institutions backup plan for those that do not of the most depressing elections erning. Candidates like Christine legislative accomplishments (and in America’s democratic system want healthcare. My suggestion for of my life. Before me in the ballot O’Donnell and Sarah Palin argue by accomplishments I mean GOP- is the right to vote. Just like the this is a complimentary apple to all box were two less than enthusiastic that this lack of knowledge makes gutted legislation). The Republicans jury duty or the draft, voting is an Americans. It is well-known that candidates for governor. them better equipped to solve the have done such a good job demon- obligation that all American citizens one apple consumed daily prevents The Democrat, Ted Strickland, sophisticated problems of tomor- izing the left that even the best should be excited to fulfill. This the need for highly educated physi- has presided over some of the most row. Democratic achievements have to past Tuesday was Election Day, cians in our lives. draconian death penalty procedures Where is the liberal voice? be downplayed during campaign and across the country, the people If you approach every issue with in U.S. history. Strickland has made Where are all of the true progres- season. cast their ballots. That’s why this this model in mind, the public will Ohio one of the most frequent users sives who stand firm to their princi- I try to give President Obama the week I would like to use this space be thrilled to re-elect you in 2012. of capital punishment. The Republi- ples? Where are the politicians who benefit of the doubt given the cards to congratulate the winners of the So, once again, congratulations for can, John Kasich, doubts the merits argue that, when run effectively, he was dealt. But at the end of the election. Unfortunately, since the your victory in these elections. As of evolution and still thinks there’s government can be good? The day, he comes from the same weak paper went to the press before the they say, “Blue is true!” a ‘scientific debate’ surrounding closest liberal ally in Congress is Democratic camp that has forced votes were counted, my salutation If the Republicans won the elec- global warming – there’s not. Cleveland’s own Dennis Kucinich, candidates to compromise their is based on sheer speculation. tion, read this one: For those of you unfamiliar with a man who supports the legalization principles for the sake of winning So, if the Democrats won the Dear Newly Elected Republicans, the candidates, let me simplify my of marijuana, universal healthcare, the election. Obama has attempted election, read this one: Congratulations. I think every- predicament: I could either be same-sex marriage and a progres- to compromise with Republicans Dear Re-elected Democrats, one saw this one coming, but that pecked to death by a duck, or sive economic agenda. despite their unwillingness to co- Congratulations. The People doesn’t mean you don’t deserve drowned in an inch of Jesus water. And he does a damn good job of operate. This lack of cooperation have made it clear that they do praise too. Everyone finally un- You can imagine my enthusi- it. Kucinich doesn’t apologize for ultimately derailed comprehensive not want a lame duck; they want a derstands what you, the GOP, have asm. being a liberal, nor does he down healthcare reform and stalled stimu- kickin’ donkey. been saying all along – Barack Yet, U.S. political culture is play his agenda during campaign lus legislation. Since you have kept the major- Obama and his Democratic regime defined by two competing factions season. ity, use your power wisely. For have done exactly what they set with little room for other opin- Yet, true liberals such as Ku- Contact Colin J. Beisel at many, the most frustrating aspect out to do: Give us change - since ions. We have two parties in this cinich are treated as a joke—a lib- [email protected] of the last two years was how little that’s all we will have left in our got accomplished. The public has pockets after their socialist reforms a short attention span, and if you take place. can’t pass a huge bill in a tiny time Now your task is simple. Keep frame, break it up into chunks and the people happy and in 2012 Sarah Wonderword approach them issue by issue. Palin will be riding a pipeline from The best example of this is Alaska to the Oval Office. (By the What does propitious mean? health care. Instead of implement- way, make sure to install the pipe- ing one comprehensive healthcare line before the next elections – you package, start by offering free can brag about how much it has aspirin to anyone with a headache. helped our economy in the next At first, this will be a lot of aspirin, campaign.) because many people already have One thing is for sure – Ameri- headaches over this whole bureau- cans are not happy with the eco- cratic labyrinth that constantly nomic reforms that have been made. consumes Congress. Don’t worry, So now you have to stick to your though, the headaches will decrease promises and cut taxes … all of over time. them. This is the only way to restore “To propose a plan.” “Persistent.” “Being of a nature that finds Next, you can offer lollipops strength to our economy, and it’s on itself supporting altruism.” at all doctors’ offices. That was a your shoulders to make it happen. huge motivation for me to go to So, once again, congratulations Ethan Tomns, Aime Szymanski, Nick Wojtasik, the doctor as a child; as an adult, for your victory in these elections. And as they say, “Better red than junior freshman my expectations are the same – sophomore when choosing my own healthcare dead.” provider, I will not even consider a Propitious: presenting favorable circumstances or conditions. company that does not offer sugary satisfaction after my appointment. Contact Brian Bayer at Lastly, you should consider a [email protected] That’s what See said: Raising the bar for future you And he was only on page three And by competition I don’t mean If you’re content with the status life is kind of unreasonable though, of it. the intramural flag football playoffs quo and getting the same results because priorities change so it be- I told him that while this might either, though those are a big deal over and over, year after year, then comes unimportant to exceed your be the longest it has ever taken him too, I guess. that’s great. past self in some areas. For example, to finish a paper of that size, he’ll Personally, my toughest nemesis That means it’ll take less effort after graduation it’s not going to be have no problem taking longer in is myself ... from one and/or two for me to do better than you. But if as important to be a better student the future. years ago. Both versions are for- my current effort isn’t better than than you were in the past. Well, that and he’s not a senior midable opponents, I have trouble my past efforts then there’s no point Here’s my advice on how to deal Bob Seeholzer yet so once that senioritis sets in it picking one over the other. for me to put them forth. with that obstacle: List your priori- Managing Editor won’t be out of the ordinary to take In any case, he set the bar really For me, resting on my laurels ties and then focus on doing better A good question to ask yourself up to a month past the due date to high. Sometimes I think he set it is a sign of failure. It’s admitting in the areas of life you consider most when doing something is “why am finish an assignment. too high. defeat. It’s giving up. That’s why I important. I doing this?” I’ll vouch for that last state- But it’s better than him having don’t do it. You should be able to outdo A good answer is “to raise the ment’s validity. made it too easy for me to feel I re- I can’t speak on behalf of ev- your past self in the things at the bar high enough to challenge my Senioritis and overdue assign- ally accomplished something. eryone (despite the fact that I wish top of your list. It won’t be easy, future self.” ments aside, my point is that people It’s human instinct to try and I could), but progress is what gets but if you really care about it then I was discussing the prospect are driven by competition. outperform your past self. As Jay-Z me out of bed in the morning. Well, you’ll find the time and energy to of homework with a friend and A lot of people have somebody once said, “Go further, go farther, sometimes it’s the afternoon, but get better at it. he said the six-page paper he was they aspire to beat. There’s noth- go harder. Is that not why we came? you get my point. Trust me, you can take a long working on had taken him longer ing wrong with that, competition And if not then why bother?” To put it simply, you should try time to write a six-page paper. than any other six-page paper he’d inspires us not to accept the status I don’t have an answer for him, to do better than good enough. Contact Bob Seeholzer at ever done. quo as good enough. and if you do it’s probably dumb. Getting better in every area of [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com November 4, 2010

The Op/Ed Top Ten: A “liberal gene” Celebrities who got DRD4 the “liberal gene.”: and independent? Why is it only into politics Sher it likeAccording it to Discoveryis News, liberal that can be synonymous with “Scientists at the University of openness. California San Diego and Harvard Likewise, what if I have the gene University determined that people and was popular in high school, but 1. Ronald Reagan who carry a variant of the DRD4 all of my friends are conservative? gene are more likely to be liberals I would still be open to listening to 2. Arnold Schwarzenegger as adults, depending on the number them, but they probably wouldn’t of friendships they had during high convince me to be liberal. Katie Sheridan The survey included more than 3. Shirley Temple Editor in Chief school.” Scientists identify the gene as 2,500 individuals. According to 4. Linda McMahon In high school, were you the liberal because it is thought to make Discovery News participants were Homecoming King or the band people more apt to being open. asked during high school to name geek? Did you spend your lunch pe- According to research, openness is five female and male friends. That 5. Jesse Ventura riod at the cool table in the cafeteria linked with political liberalism. helped determine their social net- or in the library by yourself? Do you They theorize that the friend- work. When those people reached 6. Lynn Swan consider yourself liberal? ships are important because the their 20s they had them classify New research suggests that if more people you are in contact themselves as “very conservative,” 7. Sonny Bono you had a lot of friends in high with the more viewpoints you are “conservative,” “middle-of-the- school and consider yourself liberal exposed to. road,” “liberal,” or “very liberal.” 8. Kevin Johnson there could be something greater However, it seems there are a The results led the scientists to than your love of President Barack few flaws in their reasoning. believe there was some relationship 9. Angelina Jolie Obama that is contributing to your My biggest problem with this is between being liberal, friendship, liberal political ideology. not that a segment of DNA is being and having the gene. That’s right. Research has found called the “liberal gene.” It both- Therefore the scientists have 10. Audrey Hepburn a “liberal gene.” Sadly, this is not ers me because of why it is being discovered a correlation, not a cau- a joke. labeled that way. sation. Popularity, the DRD4 gene, A recent study concluded that I understand that the gene sup- and being liberal may be connected, -Compiled by Brian Bayer and Nicole Green a gene called DRD4 in connection posedly makes people more open, but one element does not cause with your high school popularity but why can’t you be open and another. could be the reason you consider conservative? Wouldn’t it be even Contact Katie Sheridan at more likely that you would be open First Thing’s First: yourself liberal. They are calling [email protected] By Ashlee Burrs, assistant director of student activities, on Almost Free by Kath Duncan behalf of the Xavier-Nichols Programming Team “Did you go to a Halloween party?” Did you know that the average awake, so it is a good idea to avoid college student should be getting caffeine in the evening to ensure nine hours of sleep each night? that you get a good night’s sleep and Students who get this amount of not be disrupted. Alcohol, nicotine sleep each night are more likely to and diet pills are also hindrances to do well in school and perform better getting a good night’s sleep. across the board. On average, col- If you are having trouble sleep- lege students are actually getting six ing, over-the-counter sleep aids can to seven hours of sleep each night. be useful, but be careful because How do you measure up to these after about two weeks of use, they numbers? become ineffective. The body be- Your sleep cycle works on a comes used to what the pills are 24-hour cycle where your body re- doing and sees that as normal, thus charges. If you consistently miss or preventing the pills from doing their lose sleep over a few days, it takes job. If you are having problems your body three to seven days to re- sleeping on a regular basis, the best set itself so your body accumulates idea is to consult a physician. a sort of “sleep debt,” which will We all know that caffeine is a ultimately be repaid. You may not good way to wake you up in the be able to control it. morning, but it can also be harmful. If you feel like you have missed Remember that “Saved by the Bell” out on a large amount of sleep dur- when Jessie went crazy on the caf- “No, I celebrated by doing my chemistry postlab. It was a lot ing a week, it is best to get a nap in. feine pills she was using to stay up more horrific than any spooky house would have been.” Naps are good for the body and you and study? That showed the reality typically get to the deep REM-state of those pills – they are dangerous of sleeping, which will recharge if abused. Stick to a cup of coffee your body. You should only nap, every now and then instead to give however, when you have sleep to yourself a quick boost. catch up on – not necessarily on Here are some tips for getting the THE a regular basis. Napping could be most out of your sleep each night: a good way to repay some of your • Keep a regular sleep schedule “sleep debt” so that you do not fall • Plan on getting extra sleep to pre- asleep in an important time such as pare for a big week or event in class or while you are driving. • Sleep in a darkened room CARROLL Keeping a regular sleep schedule • Sleep in a quiet room or with white should also be paired with watching noise (such as a fan) what you are putting into your body • Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nico- in the evenings before bed. We all tine in the evening NEWS know that caffeine will keep you The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All Got something to say? letters received become the property of The Submit a letter to the editor Carroll News. Anonymous letters will not be published. 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