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THE ARROLL EWS Thursday,C February 19, 2009 Serving John Carroll University SinceN 1925 Vol. 85, No. 15 Crumbling relationships Cleaning staff Shaker Heights condo owners sue JCU over a cut back deteriorating wall; JCU sues back Cassandra Larson Staff Reporter Max Flessner, Projects Editor SSC Service Solutions released ten of The latest source of tension between John Carroll University and its neighborhood is not its 61 workers on Feb. 16, a move that how late the lights are on in Shula Stadium, nor is it drunken students loudly stumbling will save the University an estimated home at night — it’s a brick wall. $275,000 per year. The Fairmount West Condominium Owners Association is suing JCU for a “We started to discuss the custodial deteriorating wall on the property line between University-owned condos cuts in early January,” said Carol Dietz, at 20201 North Park Blvd., and the Fairmount Condos next door in associate vice president of facilities. “It Shaker Heights. has been a long process.” The condo owners claim the wall is structurally unsound, The SSC Service Solutions is separate unsightly and decreasing property values. They believe from John Carroll University and its em- the University has been uncooperative and not taken re- ployees are part of the Service Employee sponsibility to fix the wall. They’ve taken JCU to International Union. Cuyahoga County Court to make sure it does. These workers will be the first called But the University’s General Counsel Maria back or asked to fill-in or do part-time Alfaro-Lopez maintains the wall is not on the work, according to Dietz. University’s property and a countersuit has been “John Carroll has had a contract with filed against the Fairmount West Condominium this company for several years,” Dietz Association for the cost the school has incurred said. “The workers that were let go will in attorney’s fees. be receiving union compensation for 30 She says JCU has done everything it could to days after the initial lay-off.” resolve the issue, and she was surprised in De- JCU spends approximately $1,680,000 cember of 2007 when she learned of the suit. per year for janitorial services. The re- Alfaro-Lopez said, “We were trying to re- duction will reduce expenses by about solve the issue quickly and effectively, but once 16 percent. they went to court we felt like we had to defend Making cuts to the maintenance and custodial staff is just one solution for the Photo by The wall causing concern to Fairmount West Condominium Association Andrew Rafferty Please see WALL, p. 3 school to save money. The JCU Budget Committee has proposed several ideas for cost-saving initiatives, such as energy conservation and the immediate destruc- tion of the Bohannon Science Center, which would save them money in the A concert with a cause long term. The recent management of student Jenny Friedman Who: Sam Brenner and Peter Niro printing is also a new effort to decrease Staff Reporter What: spending. A benefit concert In order to compensate for the smaller On Friday night, the musical tal- Where: Donahue Auditorium custodial staff, all of the buildings on cam- ents of seniors Sam Brenner and Peter When: pus were surveyed to see where alterations Niro will join together to celebrate the Friday at 9:30 p.m. could be made. life of a lost friend at The Concert for Why: Lindsay Matthews “Custodial cuts were made where it Lindsay. seemed appropriate,” said Dietz. Lindsay Matthews, the sister of Scholarship Fund The faculty and staff offices are hit John Carroll University senior Scotty the hardest by the change. Before the cut, Matthews and 2007 graduate Mark offices were cleaned five days a week. As Matthews, passed away this November of Monday, they will only be maintained in a tragic accident where she was hit once a week by the custodial staff. by a tractor-trailer. The release of employees will also “Lindsay was passionate about impact the RecPlex, Grasselli Library everything that she did, and was one of and Don Shula Stadium. Cleaning hours the most caring people I know. She was in both the Rec Plex and Grasselli Library beautiful inside and out,” said Scotty will be reduced by 50 percent, and by 33 Matthews. percent in the stadium. However, several of these modifica- The idea for this tribute came from tions will take place in the summer months JCU senior Rose Petitti, who originally when the majority of students are not on Please see CONCERT, p. 2 Please see CLEANING, p. 2 Photo by Mike Spinelli

Features 10 Inside this issue Index Sports 13 Overcoming odds Campus 2 Editorial 17 Tyler Kirsch rehabs knee injury Obama signs Arts & Life 6 Op/Ed 18 and contributes to JCU basket- stimulus bill, p. 8 World News 8 Classifieds 20 ball’s impressive record, p. 15 2 Campus February 19, 2009 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Briefs JCU awarded $25,000 grant Meredith Yagelski signed to be easily accessible and Staff Reporter simple to complete. What is the Mandel Foundation? JCU and Cleveland The committee decided that the John Carroll University has been application will be located online The Mandel Foundation was established in Cleveland, Ohio. Clinic partnership named the recipient of a $25,000 and will be distributed through the Its mission is to help provide outstanding leadership for the grant given by the Mandel Founda- daily FSA and All-Stu e-mail. The nonprofit world. The Cleveland Clinic and John tion of Cleveland. committee will evaluate the appli- Carroll University’s Graduate This grant will go toward events cant based on needs expressed in Studies program are partnering and programs that will help improve the application. The Foundation supports leadership education programs to offer teachers a “health arts” conversation on topics of inclusive- One of the main objectives of in its own institutions and at selected universities and curriculum. Any certified teach- ness and respect for others. the application is to make sure the organizations. ers seeking credit for professional JCU President, the Rev. Robert group has some clear way of assess- development or licensure renewal Niehoff made the announcement ing how successful or unsuccessful on Feb. 3, informing the University Areas of priority at the Foundation are: Leadership, Management are eligible to participate in the their event goes. community of the news. of Nonprofits, Higher Education, Jewish Education & Continuity, Cleveland Clinic’s “eXpressions” “The main purpose is to have Niehoff has chosen five members classroom-based programs and meaningful conversations on the and Urban Neighborhood Renewal. of the JCU community to comprise receive graduate credit from John inclusion of all communities. John the committee that will allocate and Carroll University wants to help Carroll University. distribute the grant money. improve conversation between -compiled from http://sps.mli.org.il/MandelFoundation/Mission.htm Registration for the spring se- Jonathan Smith, executive assis- different groups of people,” said mester is now open and closes Feb. tant to the president, will be chairing Lacueva. just groups of people are welcome to velop our cultural competencies – so 27. For more information contact this committee. All types of groups on campus help spark ideas,” said Smith. that there is mutual understanding Mark Storz at (216) 397-4284 or Committee members include are welcome to apply for grant The committee is very open to and respect,” said Bowen. [email protected]. Mark McCarthy, vice president for money. Although certain groups all ideas expressed in the applica- The application process will be- student affairs; Lauren Bowen, pro- are being targeted, the committee tion. However, innovative and cre- gin within the next few weeks. The fessor of political science; Graciela welcomes anyone to apply. Between ative ideas are the main objectives. committee hopes they will be able Lacueva, professor of physics; and Opportunity for eight to ten grants will be awarded They are also looking to impact to start giving grants out by the end Brittany Daugherty, a JCU junior. amounts ranging from $150 to the students and surrounding com- of the semester. They anticipate that At their first meeting on Feb. 9, credit in China $4,000. munities. these programs will be underway by the committee discussed the appli- “We hope that a number of ideas “We are hoping that via these the end of the semester, however, it cation process for those programs Any students who are interested will come from the students. We grants we will take additional steps seems more likely for things to start interested in grant money. in studying abroad are eligible want to focus it toward residence to foster a climate of inclusion at at the beginning of this coming fall The application has been de- to travel to China this summer. life. However, any student or even JCU and more specifically will de- semester. Students can earn political science and history credit, for a total of six credit hours. From CLEANING, p. 1 The cost of the trip is $4,950. JCU seniors co-headline a concert to honor the life of a friend, campus. From May through August, There will be an informational aim to raise $1,000 for Lindsay Matthews Scholarship Fund. hallways and stairwells will only be meeting for those students inter- washed three times per week. ested in the trip on Thursday, Feb. Several students shared their The goal of the night is to raise thought [of a concert for Lindsay],” 19 at 5 p.m. in AD 248. For more efrom CONCERT, p. 1 opinions on the release of custodial $1,000 for the Lindsay Matthews said Scotty Matthews. “I really do information, contact Pam Mason at staff. “Since we are in an economic wanted to design a late night pro- Scholarship Fund. believe I have some of the greatest [email protected] or Frank Congin recession, it is probably a good thing gramming event where Brenner and Therefore, there will be a $2 ad- friends a person could ever ask for,” at [email protected]. that the school is cutting back,” said Niro would co-headline a concert. mission fee to enter the concert. he said. Claudia Znidarsic, a freshman. “But Petitti pitched the idea to Brenner Merchandise for sale includes There are high expectations re- I do hope that our buildings remain in December, and he suggested they custom designed T-shirts, Brenner’s garding this performance, and the clean.” turn the event into a benefit concert new album, “Live From My Bed- musicians seem to be as excited. Students can win No changes will be made to for Lindsay, as the Matthews family room” and Niro’s album, “Unde- “I’m ready to rock some socks the services in the Boler School of tickets for Concert had just established a scholarship cided.” off,” said Brenner. Business, because several evening fund in Lindsay’s honor. More than 100 Lindsay Mat- Niro is equally as excited. He graduate classes are held there. All Petitti, Brenner and Niro agreed thews custom wristbands will also said his reason for joining with residence halls and restrooms on Students can enter their design to give all the proceeds of the be on sale. Brenner in this effort is twofold. campus will also be maintained as for the spring concert T-shirt into concert, generated by ticket and Friday’s three-hour musical “I have never co-headlined a usual. a contest for free concert tickets. merchandise sales, to the Matthews performance will be the first time show with Sam before and this is “I think that the upcoming The artist of the design that is family and agreed upon the time and JCU’s musical powerhouses, Niro for a good cause,” said Niro. “I am months will act as a trial period to chosen will win two free tickets place for the concert as well as what and Brenner, co-headline a show. honored to be a part of it.” see how efficient the custodial staff to the Spring concert with Jack’s merchandise items to sell. Not only has this ignited a tre- Those who have witnessed is with fewer workers,” said Alyssa Mannequin, Matt Nathanson and Petitti then ordered the T-shirts mendous amount of hype in the JCU Brenner or Niro perform know that Fligge, a freshman. “I hate to see Low vs. Diamond. and secured the Donahue Audito- community, but it has provoked an their shows are entertaining and employees let go, but if the school The designs may not include rium as the venue. outpouring of invaluable support inclusive towards the audience. remains tidy and money is saved, Petitti is the Senior RA of Bernet from students and friends. To get a sneak peak of the two the name of the artist. All designs then it seems worth it.” Hall, so she was able to acquire “I’ve received several phone artists, students may visit Brenner’s must be turned into the Office of There was also a reaction about funding from Late Night Program- calls and e-mails informing me and Niro’s Web sites at www.sam- Student Activities by Feb. 27. For how the cutback could impact the ming and Residence Life to pay for that if there is anything at all that is brenner.com and www.peterniro. more information contact mmc- University in the long-run. the event. needed for Friday, that help was just com. [email protected]. “The Rec Plex and the Gras- Brenner said that the trio as- a phone call away,” said Brenner. Friday’s concert begins at 9:30 selli Library are major facilities of signed themselves various duties to Brenner is not the only one p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium. the school,” said Robert Utrup, a complete in order for this event to stunned by the generous outpouring Doors will open at 9 p.m. and the - Compiled by freshman. “Keeping them clean is transpire. “We assumed all creative of support. show is expected to last until about Emily Gaffney important to attracting prospective control for the project,” he said. “I was truly taken back by the 12:30 a.m. students.”

Campus Safety Log

February 12, 2009 February 13, 2009 February 14, 2009 Signs from Bohannon Science Cen- The smell of marijuana was reported in Damage to a vehicle was reported at ter were reported stolen at 2:43 p.m. Murphy Hall at 10:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

February 12, 2009 February 14, 2009 February 16, 2009 A theft from Bruening Hall was report- A light fixture was ripped from the wall of Damage to a ceiling tile in Murphy ed at 5:20 p.m. a residence hall at 2:47 a.m. Hall was reported at 9:30 a.m. 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 February 19, 2009 JCU and neighbors engage in legal dispute over wall

From WALL, p.1 “They [JCU] were giving us a and more facts were discovered, hard time. We felt like we had to go JCU seemed to think its’ case was to court; so we did,” Sweeney said. more legitimate. ourselves.” JCU Alfaro-Lopez sent a letter to the Once that happened, JCU became “The more facts that were homeowners association requesting “less cooperative.” discovered, the more they seemed that an engineer, who the homeown- The biggest point of contention greedy,” Alfaro-Lopez said. ers association has used in the past, is whose property the wall is actu- Alfaro-Lopez said the condo be granted access to the property ally on. association wanted the University Road Center Warrensville to survey the current scene of the Alfaro-Lopez said, “The wall is to construct a brick veneer, which wall. on their property, the predecessor would cost around $60,000. Fairmount Boulevard JCU offered to cover the costs constructed the wall of sending an engineer to Shaker and did it in such a The Wall Heights. way that exposed an “We wanted to be good neigh- underground wall to bors,” said Alfaro-Lopez. the elements.” But JCU’s idea of being a good According to Al- Photo from Google Maps neighbor differed with that of the faro-Lopez, the wall This map shows the wall’s proximity to JCU. The condo owners. was not attached or University owns the property next to the wall. The letter was not well-received. maintained prop- Regina Sweeney, a 20-year resident erly, which is why “That probably Michael Tyminski, who is repre- of the condos, said the owner’s as- it deteriorated. would’ve cost around senting the Fairmount West Condo- sociation was uncomfortable with “In all likelihood $4,000.” minium Association in this case. what they perceived to be the pros- it’s their property JCU has filed a sum- The court will rule on summary ecutorial nature of the letter. that’s causing the mary judgment, which judgment then. The letter required signatures leaking, but we would mean that the Once that happens, the counter- from the condo owners, which they didn’t want to de- Photo by Max Flessner undisputed facts of the claim that JCU filed, which would were unwilling to provide. bate that, we want- case—the fact there is a recover from the Condominium Instead, they contacted an at- ed to resolve the While Sweeney acknowledges deteriorating wall—should lead the Association all fees paid to outside torney, and soon after a lawsuit situation,” she said. that the homeowners association set Cuyahoga County Court to rule in counsel by JCU, will be decided. was filed. After JCU attorneys learned the aside $20,000 for repairs to the wall, JCU’s favor. Sweeney acknowledged that Once the condominium asso- school was being sued, a counter- she said that most of that money has The University feels the judge the Fairmount West Condominium ciation retained private counsel, claim was filed against the Fair- gone towards legal fees. will agree it is not its responsibility Association is strongly considering Sweeney says Alfaro-Lopez would mount West Condominium As- “The association had been ad- to pay for the wall’s repair. dropping the lawsuit because Shaker no longer speak with her, only the sociation. vised to work on the wall in the past, The next court date is scheduled Heights has stepped in to help medi- attorneys. As the legal proceedings went on but didn’t,” said Alfaro-Lopez. for Feb. 24, according to attorney ate the dispute. Group of JCU students will live the simple life in University duplex

Emily Gaffney students on social issues, solidarity life. That’s why I went to Campus Instead, they will pool their room and consume so much food in Assistant Campus Editor and poverty. Ministry with the idea of starting a money to pay for locally grown food the dining hall,” said Terry. Participating students will have living simply community similar to and fair trade products. “I want to be a lot more inten- A group of John Carroll Univer- required weekly service and com- the one I experienced while studying This is meant to encourage stu- tional about everything I consume sity students are committing to a munity reflection. abroad,” said Trares. dents to eat less, reduce waste and including food, clothing and elec- year of conserving electricity, water They will also hold regular com- According to John Scarano, di- exhibit solidarity with the poor, tricity, and I feel like a community and gas, recycling products, and munity meetings where students which are underlying like this will be able to support me eliminating television in an effort can discuss and work through any principles of the com- in everything I’m trying to do.” to live simply. issue collectively. Other commit- munity. The community is intended for These students have created a ments students will be required to “I want to be a lot This idea is espe- juniors, seniors, fifth-year seniors “living simply” community that will follow will be decided upon as a more intentional about cially attractive to stu- and graduate students. be housed in two of the University- community. dents like junior Natalie However, exceptions have been owned duplexes on Warrensville Campus Ministry will have a everything I consume” Terry, who will be par- made for rising sophomores who Center Road. major part in providing support ticipating in the com- have shown interest in the com- The living simply community and direction for the community, munity. munity. is meant to create a living environ- but the initial idea came from one -Natalie Terry “After being at JCU, The duplexes in which the com- ment that follows the core values of JCU student. JCU junior I really have a deep munity will be housed currently a simple living lifestyle. Junior Andy Trares brought the need to start to live have eight beds, but that could These core values include em- idea of creating a living simply com- within my own means change, according to Scarano. rector of campus ministry, the cost bracing the Jesuit Catholic mis- munity to JCU after experiencing a and to live a lifestyle that shows “This community is in tune with of the community for participating sion, learning about sustainability similar one while studying abroad concern for others,” said Terry. the University and Jesuit ideals,” students will be no less than that and solidarity, doing service in the in El Salvador. Terry finds that the community is said Scarano. which other students pay for living greater community and educating “I felt that, in addition to ad- helpful in bringing college students “My hope is that it will be a in the University’s duplexes. others about living simply. vocating for larger social justice face-to-face with the reality of how rousing success and we’ll be able to In addition, students will not buy Students who participate in issues, I could live out those ideals much they consume. increase the number of houses that a meal plan from the University. this community will educate other and values in the actions of my “I have so much stuff in my dorm are a part of this community.” Campus Calendar: Feb. 19-Feb. 25 19 Thursday 20Friday 21 Saturday 22 Sunday 23 Monday Tuesday 2524 Wednesday An Ignatian Prayer Poet Gina Loring will Wing and Spa Night A non-denomi- Daily Mass will be Jacque Reid will Mass and ash dis- Service will be cel- perform in the Un- will be held in Dolan national worship celebrated in St. speak in Donahue tribution will be ebrated in St. Fran- derground at 9 p.m. at 9 p.m. service will be Francis Chapel at Auditorium at celebrated in St. cis Chapel at celebrated in St. 12:05 p.m. 7 p.m. Francis Chapel at 12:20 p.m. Francis Chapel at 12:05 p.m., 4 p.m. A prayer service and 5:05 p.m., and ash distribution will 10 p.m. be celebrated at 11:45 p.m. Great Apartment Living In Shaker Heights

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Call: 216-926-1557 6 February 19, 2009 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News The Lonely Island releases new album, ‘Incredibad’ JCU talent an appearance on “Sax Man,” ALBUM REVIEW which is the story of a saxophone ‘Incredibad’ prodigy who doesn’t live up to his potential. “Boombox” features guest vo- cals from The Strokes’ front man delivers Julian Casablancas and goes into de- tail about the power a boombox can The JCU Dance Ensemble Bob Seeholzer have on society as well as the preva- Features Editor lence of boiled goose in the Ameri- performed free-of-charge The Lonely Island, consisting of can diet. Grammy Award-winning Saturday Night Live cast member singer Norah Jones provides the in Kulas Friday night, Andy Samberg and writers Akiva chorus on “Dreamgirl,” which is Schaeffer and Jorma Taccone, has “sponsored by Chex Mix.” featuring Rhapsody Blue, taken their musical hijinks to a new “Space Olympics” is a look into level by releasing an actual album what the 3022 Olympics might look the Sweet Carrollines, titled “Incredibad.” like if the athletes were to take their John Carroll University senior Katie Stinson took The comedy trio responsible for game into outer space where there center stage on Friday in the Kulas Auditorium. OCD and Latin Flow SNL’s Digital Shorts has gone from is no light or sound. It also explains Photo by Kristin Cola being a cult Internet phenomenon how to deal with “budget snafus” to a pop culture sensation with the by having the guy in charge, who is Haley Bishop Lindsey Flanick, Erika Reed, Roo Walt Disney years by performing release of their first two singles played by an albino Samberg, limit- The Carroll News Spangler and Amanda Heimburg the childhood favorite “Under the “I’m on a Boat,” which features ing athletes to one meal a day. The Rastafarian anthem “Ras demonstrated tremendous amounts Sea,” from “The Little Mermaid.” the autotuned vocals of T-Pain, and Bad luck is associated with Fri- of talent. It was obvious that they Next came an awe-inspiring another song with a title not fit to Trent” features Samberg as a col- lege student who has embraced day the 13th, but John Carroll Uni- had spent many years studying the performance from the dance group print. The videos have combined for versity’s “Night of Performance” art of dance. OCD, formerly known as TKU, nearly 30 million views in just over the Jamaican lifestyle. It’s quite possibly the dumbest song on the showed only signs of good luck Although Rhapsody Blue per- which had everyone in disbelief two months. and fortune. formed with fewer members than after their sharp robotic moves. T-Pain isn’t the only music su- album but manages to be one of the catchiest, too. An enticing night of entertain- usual, the strong melodic voices Following OCD came the front perstar The Lonely Island was able ment for many JCU students was placed undeniable smiles on numer- man senior Reid Pierce with his to feature on their album of comedic Natalie Portman makes arguably the most surprising appearance on provided in the Kulas Auditorium, ous faces. group Latin Flow. This act included tomfoolery. as the JCU Dance Ensem- rhythmic moves and high Rapper E-40 joins the guys to the album as she unleashes a pro- fanity-filled tirade of a rap during an ble performed, featuring energy. All performances discuss Carlos Santana’s brand of Rhapsody Blue, Sweet will not soon be forgot- sparkling wine on “Santana DVX.” interview with former SNL-er Chris Parnell. The album also Carrollines, OCD and “This was one of the more ten. Comedian Jack Black Latin Flow. Students at JCU should makes features former SNL Digital Shorts “Lazy Sunday” and Senior Melanie Hreha entertaining performances be proud of the diversity a well-known song about said, “This was one of the that I have seen at JCU.” that the campus is starting the perfect Christmas gift, more entertaining perfor- to display, which could be which stars Parnell and mances that I have seen seen during Friday night’s Justin Timberlake, re- at JCU. This was due to performances. It may be spectively. the variety of different -Melanie Hreha the missing link needed to The Lonely Island performance styles that JCU Senior spark the student’s inter- delivers the goods in were each unique and well est in the arts. a way that only they executed.” JCU has been lucky could. Their repu- Rhapsody Blue and Talented leaders of the group enough to acquire tremen- tation for nonsense the JCU Dance Ensemble were the that night included Lance Street, dous amounts of talent from stu-

Photo courtesy of dailysoda.com and silliness comes crowd favorites and didn’t disap- Justin Heegan, Dan Simpson, Adam dents of all different backgrounds, to fruition over the point their many eager fans. The Miller and Brandon Keller, who thus adding to the excitement that is 45 minutes it takes Dance Ensemble performed some exemplified incredible skill at beat- to come in the near future for JCU. to listen to the 17 particular crowd pleasers that in- boxing. For those avid fans of Rhap- tracks. Odds are cluded “Killing Me Softly” by the In addition, one of JCU’s newest sody Blue, make sure to mark your you’ve seen one of their videos. If Fugees, “The Garden” by Mirah, entities, the female a cappella group calendars for their next headlining you liked what you saw then you’ll and “All Around Me” by Flyleaf. named the Sweet Carrollines, pro- concert on April 2, which will surely probably like what you hear, too. In particular, Mary Santez, vided reminiscent times of students’ be a night to remember. Isla Fisher redeems ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Fisher’s versatile acting abilities make up for a poor screenplay in new romantic comedy she was writing for folds. character. MOVIE REVIEW With the bills piling up and the debt collectors When a new pair of shoes is calling, ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ calling relentlessly, Bloomwood decides that it’s sometimes it’s just all too easy to swipe our time to pay up on her more than $16,000 in store “magic cards,” as a young Bloomwood calls Photo courtesy of whenyourebored.files.wordpress.com credit card debt. to her store credit cards in the film. Decked out in expensive labels and an empty And for those of you who have experi- Gucci purse, Bloomwood heads to an interview enced the wrath of debt collectors like the with Alette only to find that the position has ever-persistent Derek Smeat in “Confes- Rachel Szuch already been filled. sions of a Shopaholic,” you know that Arts & Life Editor Not letting this set-back get her down, credit cards are no joke. Isla Fisher stars in the romantic comedy Bloomwood takes a job at Successful Savings, Fisher makes the film’s choppy “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” based on the a financial magazine under Dante West, the same screenplay and mediocre plot more best-selling book by Sophie Kinsella. Rebecca publishing house as Alette. It is her “yellow brick believable and true-to-life with Bloomwood is a fashion-savvy journalist whose road” to the job of her dreams. each scene. dream is to work for the esteemed fashion On her way to the top, Bloomwood begins to From her uncanny ability to magazine, Alette. fall for her stylish boss and finds that love is the deliver uncontrollable laughs to Living in the fashion capital of the United one thing that her credit cards can’t buy. her knack for drawing out the audi- States – New York City – Bloomwood finds Fisher plays her role with ease and accessibil- ence’s emotions, Fisher knows her Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is a herself addicted to the world of high fashion ity. Women everywhere, as well as men with an stuff and isn’t afraid to demonstrate determined journalist with a taste for high- without any source of income after the magazine appetite for fashion, can relate to Bloomwood’s her versatility. fashion and a mountain of debt. 7 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life February 19, 2009 National Eating Disorder Awareness Such and Week comes to John Carroll University Szuch JCU will host two events sponsored by Eating Disorder Advocates of Ohio Credit cravings: on the topic of eating disorders during the week of Feb. 22 The dangers of swiping Lena Chapin on Feb.22. Asst. Arts & Life Editor EDAO members along with eating disorder sufferers and their friends, families and supporters will be taking sledge hammers, Suffering from both anorexia and bulimia during her teen- bowling balls and baseball bats to bathroom scales to celebrate age years, Michelle Togliatti knows the seriousness of eating that people are more than just their weight. disorders. The second scheduled event takes place on Feb. 23 in Inde- The co-founder of the Eating Disorder Advocates of Ohio pendence, Ohio and features a speech given by a local father said, “When I recovered I turned my struggles into my pas- about his story of living with a daughter suffering from an eat- sion.” ing disorder. This coming week, Feb. 22 through Feb. 28, is the launch of Other events include two speakers, one of which is being National Eating Disor- held at The Cleveland Rachel der Awareness Week. Center for Eating Dis- In honor of the week, orders treatment center Szuch the Eating Disorder in Beachwood and will Arts & Life Editor Advocates of Ohio is feature a book signing bringing the topic of by speaker Dr. Susan I got my first credit card at 18. It was such a liberat- eating disorders to the Albers, the best-sell- ing feeling, getting the envelope that held the small public through events ing author of “Eating piece of powerful plastic in the mail. Granted it was focused on eating dis- Studies show that: Mindfully and Mindful just a jewelry store card with a $300 limit, but that orders and positive Eating 101.” was enough. At the time, it was a way for me to build body images. It will also include credit and splurge on something I wouldn’t normally The John Carroll • 42% of 1st-3rd grade a red carpet premiere purchase for myself. University Counsel- girls want to be thinner screening of the movie The plan was to destroy the card, which has an ing Center is joining • 45% of boys and girls in grades “America the Beauti- outlandishly lofty annual percentage rate, after I had with EDAO to spon- ful.” The film is a docu- built up enough credit to get a major credit card. Well sor two events. The 3-6 want to be thinner mentary that explores I did build credit and I did get a major credit card… or Healing Arts display • 37% have already dieted the question, “Does two. However, that jewelry store card still has a home is a traveling showcase • 6.9% score in the eating America have an un- in my wallet and it still isn’t paid off. that focuses on eat- healthy obsession with My problem here was that the credit line was so ing disorder patients’ disorder range beauty?” The film has low, and the payments so easy to make, that each time struggles, treatment a special Q&A session I would pay it off I’d simply find something else to and recovery through Source: Body Wars: Making Peace with with the producer of the Women’s Bodies, by Margo Maine, Ph.D., buy – between birthdays and holidays, my mother has poetry, artwork and Gurze Books, 2000 film, Darryl Roberts. gotten several jewelry items over the past few years. photographs. The dis- According to nation- Last year, with classes taking their toll and work- play will move around aleatingdisorders.org, ing as much as I could with very little time for sleep, town throughout the recent studies estimate I thought it was time to finally put my “emergency” week, but it starts off at as many as ten million Platinum MasterCard into action. After all, a complete JCU in the Art Gallery females and one million lack of snoozing and no time to study seemed like an located in the Dolan Science Center. males in the United States suffer from eating disorders. emergency situation at the time. JCU is also participating in the “Be Comfortable in Your These estimations are based only on those with anorexia Let’s just say that the beginning line of credit did Genes” Jeans Giveaway. “Most women have jeans that are too or bulimia. Millions more are struggling with binge eating not last long. I eventually met my limit (which was tight or don’t fit right now but hang on to them just in case,” said disorders. not much to begin with) and while I’ve kept up with Mary Beth Javorek of the University Counseling Center. “By “All types of eating disorders are diagnosed as mental ill- the payments, I have to wonder: were they really getting rid of these jeans and donating them, we’re encouraging nesses,” said Togliatti. “And out of all mental illnesses, eating emergencies? people to be comfortable with their genetics... to accept that disorder sufferers have the highest suicide rate. People don’t The problem is that credit cards are so easy to use you’re not going to look like the supermodels and you’re not realize that sufferers are fighting a life or death battle.” that they become an addiction. The “I’ll just use it this supposed to.” But being skinny isn’t the only reason individuals have prob- once” phrase becomes part of our daily vocabulary. All donated jeans can be dropped off in the bin located in the lems with eating disorders. For many people, eating disorders This is something Miss Becky Bloomwood (Isla Student Center. All items collected will be donated to The Bat- become about gaining control. Many sufferers feel that if they Fisher) quickly learned in the new film, “Confessions tered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties. can control their eating they can have some control over their of a Shopaholic.” Watching the movie, I couldn’t Off campus, the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week lives. help but identify with the character, who is a young includes activities all over the northern region of Ohio and is To get involved both during and after National Eating Disor- journalist with no money, a wallet full of plastic and starting off with a bang at the scale smashing event in Akron der Awareness Week, visit www.edadvocatesofohio.com. an appetite for expensive clothes. While I’ve never been one for pricey duds and my credit debt isn’t anywhere near comparable to that of Bloomwood’s character, who had more than $16,000 in credit card debt, I have to wonder: Did I really need to use the cards? Of course not. Without them, I would have simply Entertainment Calendar done without or worked a few more hours each week. But, swiping was just all too convenient. I suppose the credit I have earned will help me soon enough, but Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! the diamond studs I bought myself are unlikely to do me any real good. In a nation where the economy is all but flourishing, 2.20 & 2.21 2.21 2.22 we are so apt to dig ourselves deeper into debt with high interest rates and unreasonable APR’s. Having Flogging Molly Brett Dennen D. Roof’s CD felt the wrath of towering credit payments, I now Release Party quiver when I get a notice that my credit line has been House of Blues Beachland Ballroom increased – frankly, I’d rather not know. 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Grog Shop The moral of my story is that building credit is a 8 p.m. great investment in your future. After all, come gradu- $23.50- $29.50 $15 ation time when you’re trying to lease an apartment $10 or buy a new car, a high credit score will be a hot commodity. However, a jewelry store card probably isn’t the best way to accumulate that credit. 2.23 2.23 2.25 Now when I get those thick envelopes that read Mudvayne Solange Pat McGee Band “pre-approved” across the front, I aim directly for the trash. House of Blues House of Blues Agora Theatre 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Contact Rachel Szuch at 9 p.m. [email protected] $31 $15 $17 -Compiled by Lena Chapin 8 February 19, 2009 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News Four things you should know about this week:

AP Photo AP Photo Venezuela President Hugo Chavez President Barack Obama signs into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act submitted by Congress after giving an extensive speech to a large crowd in Boulder, Colo. on Tuesday. 1. Chavez benefits in referendum A possible move toward a dictatorship: Venezuelans voted on Sunday Obama signs the stimulus package to remove presidential term limits from their constitution. President Hugo Chavez, who has been in office since 1998, championed the referendum. Sean Webster Although his current term ends in 2013, many suspect that he will now Asst. World News Editor “For our American story is not, and never has been, remain president for as long as he wishes. Chavez argued that he needed more time to implement his combination of socialist and populist policies, With the passage of the $787 about things coming easy. It’s about rising to the which are popular among Venezuela’s populous lower class. billion stimulus package last week, Americans were given their first real moment when the moment is hard, and converting Crushing the opposition: About two years ago, a similar referendum failed glimpse of how President Barack to pass, largely because of a student-led opposition movement. This time, Obama will work with Congress to crisis into opportunity, and seeing to it that we however, the government cracked down on opposition movements and held implement his ambitious reformist emerge from whatever trials we face stronger than a number of rallies in support of the measure. Since taking office, Chavez agenda. has carried out his socialist-inspired “revolution,” nationalizing many of On Tuesday, Obama signed the we were before.“ Venezuela’s industries, including its profitable oil industry. stimulus package into law in front of a crowd in Boulder, Colo. - President Barack Obama, Since November’s election, Remarks at signing of the stimulus bill Obama has been able to maintain 2. Tragedy strikes Buffalo exceptionally high approval ratings. For instance, despite a few road construction was cut and a number Obama should have made the most Last Thursday night, a commercial plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, bumps along the way regarding his of projects deemed as wasteful out of the current economic crisis N.Y., killing all 44 passengers and four crew members aboard, along with cabinet nominees, a recent Gallup “pork” were eliminated, including to enact comprehensive reforms, a resident of the house. Ice and foggy conditions may have played a role poll put his approval rating at 67 $122 million for Coast Guard ice especially in regards to health care in the accident, which took place only a few miles from its final destina- percent. breakers and various historic pres- and education. tion of Buffalo’s Niagara Airport. Reports also indicated that the plane had For the last few weeks, Obama ervation projects. The fact that even Obama admit- been on autopilot at the time of impact, and that it struck the ground flat sought to utilize this soaring amount Nonetheless, the bill only man- ted that the final bill was “not per- despite eyewitness reports that it nose-dived. It was the first fatal crash of of popularity and public support aged a measly – albeit vital – three fect” leads some to wonder whether a commercial airliner in the United States since 2006. Among the victims – otherwise known as political Republican votes in the Senate, he will have to make a choice in the was Beverly Eckert, whose husband was killed in the 9/11 attacks. She capital – to enact the largest eco- resulting in criticism that the bill future between pursuing bipartisan- was traveling on the flight into Buffalo to celebrate what would have been nomic recovery package since lacked the broad support needed ship at the expense of his agenda, or his 58th birthday. Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal in to effectively restore Americans’ vice versa. the 1930s. confidence in the economy. While the administration has During visits to a number of Critics included former rival and been blamed for being naïve to have cities that have been hit hard by the Republican Sen. John McCain, who such high bipartisan expectations, it 3. More troops to Afghanistan current economic crisis, Obama said, “This bill was not bipartisan. seemed to have learned an important On Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced that he would send linked his political future to the It is incredibly expensive.” lesson from the ordeal. 17,000 additional troops to Afghanistan this spring and summer to counter outcome of the bill, saying that if it The outcome, however, was no Obama officials have admitted increasing violence caused by Al-Qaeda and Taliban insurgents, bringing failed, America would “have a new surprise to Elizabeth Stiles, a profes- that perhaps the president spent too the total number of U.S. soldiers there to 53,000. A recent United Nations president” in 2012. sor of political science at John Car- much time focusing on bipartisan- report said that civilian deaths increased by 40 percent in 2008. Insurgents Even though Congress passed roll University, who simply views it ship. have been able to regroup in the mountainous tribal regions along the the stimulus, the bill lacked the as “politics as usual.” In the future, Obama has signaled Afghan-Pakistani border where the government has little or no control. broad bipartisan support that Obama She pointed out that politically, that the measure of bipartisanship Although Army officials have called for up to 30,000 additional troops, hoped it would receive. the Republican Party would not success will be determined more by the administration cannot make further increases until more brigades re- Despite attempts made by Obama have gained by supporting a Demo- the amount of Republican involve- turn from Iraq, where violence has drastically fallen since 2007. Obama to reach across the aisle to Republi- cratic bill, so it was wiser for them ment in the legislative process than has also signaled that he will press members of NATO to send additional cans, who generally called for more to oppose it. the amount of Republican votes that troops and resources. tax cuts and less spending, the bill Republicans, however, were not legislation receives. received no Republican votes in the the only ones who were disappointed Although he has been in office House, and just enough in the Sen- with the stimulus. Some liberal sup- less than a month, Obama seems 4. Hope in Darfur? ate to avoid a Republican filibuster, porters of Obama, including Nobel to realize the stimulus will make or which would have killed the bill. laureate economist Paul Krugman, break his presidency. Sudan’s government and Darfur’s dominant rebel group, the Justice and Various concessions were made believe that the concessions added Though it will take some time Equality Movement, agreed on Tuesday to begin negotiations next month to Republicans, including an ex- to the bill to attract Republican votes before its effect on the economy to focus on ending the six-year war in Darfur, which has displaced more tended patch to the alternative “watered it down.” really starts to materialize, the bill’s than 2.5 million civilians. However, while the two parties hope to reach a minimum tax worth almost $70 Since the guidelines of the stimu- results will have a huge effect on peace deal within three months, they were unable to reach a cease-fire in billion, and a tax cut for first time lus were released last month, Krug- Obama’s political capital. talks this week. Other rebel groups have been unwilling to participate in home-buyers worth roughly $6.6 man has repeatedly said that it will Its level of success will certainly these talks. A cease-fire is a necessary first step in any peace agreement billion, both of which were Repub- be too small and too ineffective play an important role in Obama’s between the two groups, who engaged in violent confrontations in western lican proposals. to lead to a full-scale economic ability to carry out the rest of his Darfur as recently as last week. Even if a deal is reached, the absence of The overall size of the bill was recovery. political agenda, and might also other rebel groups will decrease the effectiveness of any agreement. also trimmed from more than $900 Others argue that instead of significantly influence the Congres- billion to $787 billion. Aid to states pouring billions of dollars into sional elections that will occur in Compiled by Sean Webster was reduced, funding for school existing programs and policies, 2010. World News 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 19, 2009 Rome is Zurning Israeli prime minister not yet decided Patrick McDermott The Carroll News Despite the fact that Israeli elections have been over for more than a week, it is still unclear who will become the country’s next prime minister. Mike With the results in, both of the leading Zurn candidates to become prime minister, Tzipi Livni of the Kadima party and Benjamin World News Editor Netanyahu of the Likud party, have claimed Stimulating uncertainty to be the legitimate winner. In last week’s Knesset (the name for Is- Recently, Congress passed and Obama rael’s Parliament) elections, Tzipi Livni and signed the American Recovery and Reinvest- the leftist Kadima party were able to win 28 of ment Act, also known as the economic stimu- the 120 seats in the Knesset while Netanyahu lus. As I watched Obama’s remarks about the and the conservative Likud party were able to bill, I began to wonder how “stimulating” it claim 27 seats. would be for the economy. I then decided to As a parliamentary democracy, Israeli gov- do some research and found little justification ernment is a multi-party system where various to convince me of another $1 trillion worth parties ranging across the political spectrum of debt. must work together to form coalitions if they Even though the bill will ultimately boost hope to lead the country. AP Photo perceptions and increase consumer confi- With neither candidate nor their respective dence, it does little to actually improve the parties able to claim even a quarter of the Israeli soldiers vote at a military outpost outside the West Bank. Settlements in the nation’s economic situation in the short term. seats in the Knesset, they must now scramble controversial area might be at stake pending the election outcome between Tzipi This is odd considering the urgent need for a to assemble a coalition of other parties in Livni and Benjamin Netanyahu to determine the nation’s prime minister. bill stressed by the administration and certain order to achieve the 61 seats needed to gain members of Congress. a majority. system empowers extreme parties.” Strip pullout and has also claimed that she Passage of the stimulus was so pressed that Although Livni and the liberal Kadima DeBaz said change is needed in the elec- will start to dismantle Israeli settlements in most Congressional representatives were not party were able to secure the largest number toral process with “some form of reform.” the West Bank. allowed to read the final version of the bill. of seats, Israelis, on the whole, chose a larger For example, the Yisrael Beitenu party, led “Livni might be willing to remove settle- I guess it is not even worth reading where number of conservative representatives to the by extreme nationalist Avigdor Lieberman ments,” said DeBaz. $787 billion will be spent. Just put it on our Knesset. — whom many liberals claim holds racist Netanyahu, however, feels that pulling out tab, China. This gives Netanyahu and Likud hope attitudes toward Arabs — was able to win 15 of Gaza poses a serious threat to Israeli secu- A majority of the bill is allocated to change that despite gaining fewer seats than Livni, seats in last week’s Knesset elections. rity and has publicly supported continuing to the U.S. economic climate in the long-term. they will have a much easier time forming a If either Livni or Netanyahu hope to secure build on settlements in the West Bank. Significant investment into programs that ruling coalition. a majority, these 15 seats could prove critical In addition, Netanyahu, who served as increase unemployment benefits, welfare The decision on who will become Israel’s to either candidate’s coalition. prime minister from 1996 to 1999, had a assistance, health care and renewable energy next prime minister ultimately rests with the In order to get Lieberman and Yisrael Be- somewhat strained relationship with U.S. will not influence consumer spending now. In current President Shimon Peres who, at some itenu on board, though, both candidates will President Bill Clinton. This is possibly be- fact, these programs may only have a chance point either Thursday or Friday, should give likely have to concede certain tenets of their cause Clinton campaigned against Netanyahu of transforming the long-term structure of one of the candidates the go-ahead to assemble candidacy in order to gain cooperation. in his bid for election in 1996. the economy. his or her respective coalition. While the Israeli elections may seem to Even so, Netanyahu’s conservative views This attempt to restructure the economy Unlike the United States, the multi-party have produced nothing but chaos, the even- conflict with Obama’s, especially over the is- right now will breed short-term uncertainty system in Israel gives tremendous power tual outcome could have a dramatic impact sue of an independent Palestinian state, which among investors. Given the current state and to parties that exist on different ends of the on the long-term stability of the region and Obama supports. volatility of the markets, uncertainty does political spectrum. relations with U.S. President Barack Obama’s “Obama would have better relations with not seem strategic or plausible. Moreover, According to John Carroll University po- administration. Livni ... [Netanyahu] is not a favorite in the increases in uncertainty will hinder growth litical science professor Mona DeBaz, “The Livni has been a supporter of the Gaza U.S. administration,” said DeBaz. and likely offset any bump in confidence stemming from the bill. In addition, some of the programs might actually have the opposite intended effect. For Deadly wildfires rage across south Australia example, increasing the length and amount of unemployment benefits is meant to help Meghan Wolf pornography. If convicted for the arson charge Climate scientists are attributing increased people without work. Staff Reporter alone, he faces up to 25 years in prison. chances of wildfires to global warming, ac- However, extending the term of unemploy- Sokaluk was supposed to appear in the cording to a 147-page paper published by ment benefits could cause jobless individuals Tragedy ensued in southeastern Australia Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on Feb. 15, but Australia’s national science agency. However, to stay out of work longer. It is possible they a couple weeks ago when a slew of bushfires he did not show. He is due for both a psychi- they said that a rare event, such as the cur- might even wait for the benefits to run dry engulfed the area, killing 200 people. How- atric evaluation and for a committal hearing rent disaster, cannot be attributed to global before searching for a job. This means the ever, the final toll might exceed 300 before the in court on May 25. warming. government will have to absorb the additional devastation is completely uncovered. For his own safety, Sokaluk was moved to An official day of mourning was called costs, while the economy’s unemployment “If you visit these areas it’s just like a Melbourne from Morwell where he had been on Feb. 15 to commemorate victims of the rate suffers. bomb’s gone off,” said John Brumby, the previously held. Local citizens shouted and disastrous fire, and the government made a Businesses [or China] will be left to pick Victoria State’s Premier, to Nine Network pounded on the doors as the van transporting vow to create an early warning system so that up the premiums. In an economic climate Television. “It’s like a fire and a cyclone and him left town. the tragedy would not be repeated. This came where businesses struggle to maintain steady a hurricane have all gone through together.” Despite the outrage, State Police Chief in the midst of criticism over why one was not cash flows and have trouble accessing credit, A suspect for arson has been named in Christine Nixon urged the public not to be already in place. any additional expenses organizations incur court as Brendan Sokaluk, a 39-year-old around the court. “Work is already in train, legislation needs will significantly impact operations. This whom prosecutors have said set a bushfire “We hope that we don’t have to deal with a to be changed, and legislation is being brought could force businesses to cut costs in other on purpose. This fire alone purportedly killed gang of people who are angry and concerned to the parliament,” said Deputy Prime Minis- areas, including jobs and employment. 21 people and damaged approximately 200 about this arrest. We know people are,” said ter Julia Gillard to Reuters. She also said some Furthermore, the middle-class tax cuts in homes. Nixon. “We will make sure he is protected and technical measures need to be overcome. the stimulus will not achieve any benefit. The The magistrate lifted an order to suppress can go before the justice system, as he should, The death toll is increasing as more victims money that consumers will receive translates Sokaluk’s name in a hearing, but maintains and be dealt with through that process.” are being pulled from the charred remains left into next to nothing. Given the small amount, that no photographs identifying him are to This case is part of an ongoing link be- behind by the fires. Police, including Assis- consumers will be more likely to pocket and be released. tween arson and volunteer firefighters persist- tant Police Commissioner Stephen Fontana, save the money they receive back. Again, this According to a spokeswoman for the ing in Australia. have been cross-referencing the limited DNA will not stimulate the economy. Country Fire Authority, Sokaluk may have For example, in 2002, a volunteer named not destroyed by the fires to a lengthy list of Instead, why not evenly distribute a $787 been a volunteer of the CFA brigade of Brendan Hokin lit a fire in Hunter Valley missing persons. billion tax cut? This action would likely Churchill, where some of the fires have taken and then rushed to his brigade to help them “We’ve actually got a team looking at un- increase consumer confidence and spending. place, in the 1980s, before police checks contain it. accounted for persons and that’s checking... Think about it. How pumped would you be were required. He is believed to have left in Prime Minister Kevin Rudd considered data that we have in terms of residents that if you got a huge check from Congress in the the 1990s, attempted to rejoin twice and was anybody who lit one of the fires on Feb. 7, lived in those areas, bearing in mind there mail? If anything, at least you would be able rejected, according to reports. now known as “Black Saturday,” as a mass may have been visitors to those areas,” said to choose where to waste the play money be- Sokaluk has also been connected to a murderer. Fontana to ABC Online. ing handed out. deadly fire in the Gippsland region east of In Victoria alone, the majority of the dam- Due to the intense fires covering the region, Melbourne. Sokaluk is now being charged age was caused by a 60-mile blaze that came over 1,800 homes have been destroyed, and Contact Mike Zurn at with three crimes: lighting a wildfire, arson through the Kinglake village and destroyed more than 7,000 people have been left home- [email protected] causing death and the possession of child several others nearby. less as a result. 10 Features 11 February 19, 2009 Featureswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 19, 2009 CELEBRITIES JCU’s Visiting 1998 From major political figures to Bill Clinton

Major political heavyweight and then- championship boxers, JCU has president Bill Clinton spoke to the City Year convention which was assembled at JCU in 1998, the same year he was almost impeached for his relationship hosted some of the most well- with Monica Lewinsky. Clinton called on the youth of America to help their country by volunteering for national service. The president also called on all Americans to known American celebrities reconcile their racial differences. 1990s

1970s Photo AP Ralph Nader 1970 1971 Ralph Nader has been an influential force in American politics and consum- erism for more than forty years. Nader has made a name for himself through his environmental and consumer reform beliefs. David Dellinger An advocate for government accountability, Nader has created several large In 1971, major minds in social change 1980s 1980- organizations to ensure every dollar Congress spends is accounted for. His or- such as David Dellinger visited JCU. Del- ganization, Public Citizen, works to hold all members of Congress accountable linger, known for his radical pacifist beliefs, 1983 on issues such as the environment, the economy and various others. spoke to the student body. Dellinger is also

Having run for president on the Green Party ticket five times, Nader may well known for being a part of the Chicago Photo courtesy of knoxnews.com be best known for these fruitless attempts. Over the years, Nader has affili- Seven–a group of protestors who were Al ated himself with several parties but most recently has ran for president with charged with conspiracy and inciting a riot the Green Party. His candidacy is not without impact, however, as he is often at the Democratic National Convention in Roker criticized for running with more progressive positions, taking votes away from Chicago in 1968. the Democratic candidates.

One of America’s most recognizable media figures and Photo courtesy of The Carillon Photo courtesy of weathermen, Al Roker is probably best known for his weekly appearance on NBC’s “The Today Show.” Roker first obtained the high-profile position after working in various cities as a Bruce Springsteen weatherman. Eventually settling in New York at a local NBC 1975 Photo courtesy of The Carillon affiliate, Roker caught the attention of network executives who promoted him to network anchoring. Interestingly enough, Known affectionately to his fans as “The Boss,” Roker first launched his career in Cleveland after he graduated Bruce Springsteen has been an influential musician in 1988 Charles Kuralt from State University of New York at Oswego. Roker was a American culture for the past 40 years. He was brought weatherman for WKYC in Cleveland from 1978 until 1983 here in 1975 by JCU alumni Tim Russert. Born and Charles Kuralt, an award-winning journalist, spoke on campus in 1988. when he moved to New York. raised in New Jersey, his music reflected his roots Kuralt, the former CBS Sunday Morning News anchor, spoke to students and Roker visited JCU often throughout the ‘90s to make an growing up in Americana. One of Springsteen’s big- faculty, and in particular, sparked the interest of journalism students. appearance at communications career day. gest hits was from the movie “Philadelphia.” “Streets He developed a program called “On the Road”, which was featured on More recently, Roker has taken on several business ven- of Philadelphia” won a Grammy Award and shed light The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Famously enough, Kuralt tures including his Al Roker Productions, Inc. This production on the growing AIDS crisis of the early 1990s. “Born to hit the road in a motor home with a small crew and avoided the interstates company produces various educational and public broadcast- Run,” “Born in the USA” and “Glory Days” are some of in favor of the nation’s back roads in search of America’s people and their ing programs including a specials on severe weather that have Springsteen’s biggest songs throughout his career. doings. He said, “Interstate highways allow you to drive coast to coast, aired on PBS. Most recently, Springsteen headlined the halftime without seeing anything.” show during Super Bowl XLIII. Since the start of Photo courtesy of The Carillon Springsteen’s career, he has been awarded eighteen Grammy Awards. Along with his band, the E-Street Photo courtesy of The Carillon Band, Springsteen has produced multiple albums and singles for release. 1971 Muhammad Ali Springsteen performed alongside Beyoncé and Bono One of the greatest athletes to ever live, Muhammad from U2 at Obama’s Inauguration in January. Ali made a name for himself throughout the 1960s and 70s as a champion boxer. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, The Beach Boys Jr., Ali eventually changed his name to its present form 1975 after converting to Islam in the 1960s. More recently, the former boxing champion has turned Unlike the various political and influential speakers to authoring books and social activism. A Presidential who had graced the campus earlier, musical acts marked Medal of Freedom recipient in 2005, Ali helped open 1972. The Beach Boys, known for such hits as “Surfin’,” the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky. The Center “Kokomo” and “California Girls,” performed on campus. maintains a large collection of Ali’s memorabilia as well They released a double album, “The Beach Boys in Con- as a collection of boxing history. cert,” documenting the tour they were on at the time. The Ali’s first professional loss, which was to Joe Frazier Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall in 1971 for the heavyweight championship. It was also of Fame in Cleveland in 1988. For all of their success, the same year that the Supreme Court reversed Ali’s Rolling Stone magazine listed The Beach Boys as one of conviction for refusing to be drafted into the U.S. Army the greatest artists of all time. by unanimous decision in Clay v. United States.

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Charlie Duggan player Brandon Rodgers was side- Staff Reporter lined with an ankle injury. Rodgers, who averages 15 points and six re- The John Carroll University bounds a game, is now healthy and men’s basketball team put their at six-foot-eight provides a tough names in the school record book matchup with his ability to handle on Saturday by tying the record for the ball. consecutive wins with their 14th The Blue Streaks aren’t the victory coming against Marietta in only ones with something on the the DeCarlo Varsity Center. line. A win for Wilmington could The final showdown to determine move them into third place in the the regular season standings will be conference over Ohio Northern in this Saturday when the Blue Streaks the OAC. travel to Wilmington to battle the “We’re excited about Saturday,” Quakers, with the opportunity to said Kirsch. With the progress host the conference tournament on we’ve made this year, we want to the line. keep improving and finish on a solid JCU first traveled to Heidelberg note with momentum for the confer- last Wednesday night in an attempt ence tournament.” for consecutive win 13, also looking Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Department Brian Dandrea said, “We’re to add head coach Mike Moran to The Blue Streaks leading scorer, junior Rudy Kirbus (shown here driving against Marietta) was one using the way we finished the last the 300-win club. of six Blue Streaks who scored in double figures in JCU’s 85-76 victory over the visiting Pioneers. game as motivation in practice this Helping their coach reach that week to get our stride back. You milestone were sophomore center Coach Moran was honored be- Perhaps the best decision they six after once holding a 17-point always want to take momentum with Maurice Haynes and junior swing- fore Saturday’s game for his career made all game was to get the ball advantage. you into the next game.” man Rudy Kirbus who had 19 and milestone, and perhaps the players in Zajac’s hands in the second half. The Blue Streaks were able And just in case the Blue Streaks 15 points, respectively. got too caught up in the moment as The junior point guard came alive, to knock down some clutch free needed any extra motivation for Also putting a strong effort in their inability to match up defen- scoring all 15 of his points in the throws and hang on for an 85-76 practice this week, Moran gathered the scoring column were freshmen sively left them tied with Marietta, second half before fouling out with victory. the team at center court during prac- Corey Shontz and Matt Crozier, who 44-44, at the half. just under two minutes left. The stage is set for a regular sea- tice on Monday and pointed to the each finished with 12. Moran gave his players a pep talk Crozier recorded another double- son finale showdown on Saturday in rafters. There, a banner hangs for Juniors Tyler Kirsch and Chris at halftime. double inside with 10 points and 10 Wilmington. each sport and lists the teams that Zajac did the “dirty work” as Kirsch “I always tell them to play rebounds. JCU enjoyed one of its easiest have captured OAC titles. grabbed seven boards and Zajac hard, and play smart,” he said. “We However, the poor decision- victories of the season earlier against “I’m making sure you guys put came away with five steals in the weren’t making good decisions making resurfaced as the Blue the Quakers in a 92-66 blowout. this season up on that banner,” he 105-84 shootout. mentally.” Streaks let Marietta close within However, that was when top told them. Editor’s note: Results from last night’s game against Baldwin-Wallace College were unavailable before this edition of The Carroll News went to print. Results are correct through Feb. 17. Kastelic, Mladenovic reach out to help underprivileged athletes in need Matt Mihalich help communities meet its soc- Staff Reporter cer uniform and equipment needs What is the U.S. Passback regardless of income, gender or program? Senior Louis Kastelic is orga- location. nizing a movement at John Carroll Kastelic will be accepting dona- The Passback Program is a University that will reach out to tions for the next several weeks. joint effort between the U.S. underprivileged kids in an effort Then, he will give the equipment Soccer Foundation, Eurosport to spread both athletics and sports- to Ambassadors in Sport, located in manship. nearby Twinsburg, Ohio. and MLS players to help meet The management major and AIS will travel to Haiti to donate the soccer uniform and equip- four-year soccer letterman from Au- the equipment, as well as give a ment needs of all communi- rora, Ohio began his efforts as part month-long session teaching and ties, regardless of income, of his involvement with Students In interacting with the local people. gender or location. Free Enterprise. “So they take equipment, coach- Those in the management semi- es, they’ll even take some profes- - www.passback.org nar class had to choose a project that sional players and they’ll go and would reach out to 1,000 people, just spend a month there and teach and Kastelic feels he can use his people how to coach, players how You can help, too. connection to soccer to propel him to play, because mainly those [Hai- to that goal. tian] coaches and players don’t have “It’s actually a class require- equipment,” said Kastelic. If you have any gently ment,” said Kastelic. “The goal is One method Kastelic has used used sports equipment or to either reach out to 1,000 people to raise money is by going to lo- sports apparel you would and spread some kind of message cal soccer tournaments and selling like to donate to the U.S. concerning business or finance or raffle tickets for soccer balls. JCU Passback organization, something like that. Or you can assistant soccer coach Dejan Mlad- please contact Louis gather $1,000 dollars in donations enovic, Kastelic’s mentor for the and that’s the route I’m taking, to project, helped stimulate interest Kastelic at: gather $1,000 in donations and the among soccer players in Northeast equipment.” Ohio. [email protected] Not only does this project give “The route he chose to do this students the opportunity to help oth- was through soccer,” said Mladen- ers, they learn what it takes from an ovic. “I’m just trying to find him From just one tournament alone, administrative perspective. different ways to do this in the soc- Kastelic raised $200 from raffle “It basically gives students the cer world.” tickets. Already, he has e-mailed six opportunity to lead their own proj- Luckily for Kastelic, Mladenovic other clubs about donations and is ect, coordinate it, raise funds, or has a soccer store that has heavily planning on doing the same raffle at spread messages,” Kastelic said. discounted items that can be raffled three more tournaments. The overall project is called U.S. off at tournaments. He also contacted other JCU Passback, an organization com- Kastelic has tagged along to coaches about donating equipment. prised of the U.S. Soccer Founda- youth soccer tournaments where He will be collecting donations, as Photo courtesy of Louis Kastelic tion, Eurosport and MLS players. Mladenovic is coaching and sold well as used and new equipment for JCU senior Louis Kastelic, with the help of soccer coach Dejan The organization’s goal is to raffle tickets. the next few weeks. Mladenovic, is working to gather donations for the kids of Haiti. 14 Sports February 19, 2009 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Women’s basketball team has a streak of their own Four straight wins clinch OAC postseason tournament birth Streaks’ streaks

the upper hand in the game as they It’s been a season of ... Chris Koller streaks ... for the Blue Streaks. Staff Reporter went on a 14-0 run. They followed that by going into the locker room Their recent four-game winning streak has them at 13-10 overall, They say timing is everything. on a 23-5 run that gave them 52-23 8-8 in the Ohio Athletic Confer- The John Carroll University lead that crushed the hopes of the ence. Here’s how that came to women’s basketball team is taking Pioneers getting their first confer- be: that cliché to heart as they are poised ence win. to go into the Ohio Athletic Confer- The women opened up the game Nov. 15-21: JCU started 0-2 ence tournament playing some of in the second half and had a lead after losses to Pitt-Greensburg and their best basketball of the season, of 37 at one point, before the final Albion College. currently riding a four-game win- buzzer sounded and the score was ning streak. 89-62. Nov. 22-Dec. 6: JCU im- The winning streak comes on the The Blue Streaks’ depth was proves to 4-2 after rattling off heels of a six-game losing streak, evident as 11 players contributed in four straight victories, the last win the Blue Streaks longest such streak the scoring column. coming against Otterbein College since 2001. With the recent run, The upcoming week for JCU will in the conference opener. the Blue Streaks have secured a be difficult to say the least. They spot in the conference postseason played Wednesday night against Dec. 10-13: JCU lost back-to- tournament. Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Department crosstown rival Baldwin-Wallace back OAC games at the hands of “We have just started to play Coach Maravalli has inserted sophomore Sadie Zander (with ball) College, currently ranked second in Muskingum and Capital to drop better,” said sophomore guard Lee into her starting lineup, and Zander has not disappointed her coach. the conference standings. to 4-4. Jennings about the recent winning Then to end the regular season Dec. 20-Jan. 10: JCU won five streak. “Everyone has stepped up to knock down back-to-back three Week Caitlin Sureck continued her they will bring in Wilmington Col- in a row, including the champion- their game.” pointers after senior Rachael Price stellar play, adding a double-double lege, a team JCU lost to by 28 back ship at the Posada Royale Tourna- Last Wednesday they welcomed made one out of two free throws with 19 points and 10 rebounds. on Jan. 17, and who is ranked fourth ment in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Heidelberg College into the Tony to send the game to overtime tied Price and Jennings also scored in in the conference standings. DeCarlo Varsity Center for a re- at 59. double figures for the game. “Two wins this week would be Jan. 14-31: JCU dropped six match after JCU knocked them off The Blue Streaks proved to be The Blue Streaks then traveled big for us,” Jennings said. “It will games in a row, all to OAC op- by 14 points earlier in the season. unshaken and took over the game in to Marietta, Ohio to take on the also remind everyone that John ponents. This game played out to be much the extra period. JCU was able to Pioneers, a team that had not won a Carroll is still a contender.” closer than most had thought. pull away from Heidelberg, scoring conference game all season. If the team can get two wins Feb. 4-?: JCU has won four JCU had the lead for the majority 12 of the last 16 points in overtime Any worry of a possible letdown this week and a little help from games in a row and counting, all of the game and was ahead 58-53 to end the game by a widespread game was thrown out the window other OAC opponents, they could against OAC opponents. with only 22 seconds left in the margin of 77-66. before the first half was over. move up to the fourth seed in the second half. Heidelberg proceeded Reigning OAC Player of the JCU trailed 9-8 early, but took tournament. Ohio Athletic Conference Championships Preview: Swimming and Diving: Women look Who to watch: Wrestling: Motivation carries over Swimming for 17th title, men pursue 14th from last season’s OAC Tournament Ashley Bauer wait to see what we each can do both Brian Fitts for extra conditioning. We’ve come Staff Reporter individually and collectively.” Staff Reporter to call ourselves the ‘Dark Sharks,’” The men’s team also hopes to he said. The John Carroll University win a conference title this year. After finishing second in last Fellow junior Tim Lambert swimming and diving teams will The Blue Streaks will have year’s Ohio Athletic Conference thinks the team hasn’t been at its compete at the Ohio Athletic Con- to swim their hardest and record Heather Gilmour Championships, the John Carroll best this entire season. “Those loss- ference Championships this week- season-best times. However, the Senior University wrestling team spent es we’ve had this year, we weren’t end, the women trying to stay on men are confident in their abili- Gilmour won six events at countless hours in the gym and on full strength. Saturday we’ll be full top while the men strive to return ties. The team was 1-3 in OAC the 2008 OAC Championships. the mat this season aiming for a strength.” to prominence. competitions this season; however, She has been swimming at her conference title. Lambert also felt that the losses best as of late, and looks poised The event, which is hosted by the Blue Streaks came up just short On Saturday, everything they in the OAC will give the Streaks an to make another run this year. Baldwin-Wallace College, will be in defeat. have worked for will be put to the edge Saturday. “[The losses] help held at the University of Akron’s Freshmen Eric Davis and Alex test as JCU competes in the OAC in some cases, but mostly we’ve

Ocaske Natatorium today through Vereshchagin have made a large championships at Muskingum Col- just hurt. If we can stay healthy

Sunday. impact on the team this year and will lege in New Concord, Ohio. Saturday, I know we’re going to be

JCU will compete against four look to continue their success at the JCU comes into the meet 10-6 successful.” other OAC teams, including Bald- championships, the biggest event in overall and 3-3 in the OAC, which The Blue Streaks heading back win-Wallace, Mount Union Col- their young careers. includes wins over Baldwin-Wal- to the OAC Championships brings lege, Ohio Northern University and “I have two main goals go- lace College, Wilmington College back memories of last year’s com- Alex Vereshchagin Wilmington College. ing into OAC competition,” said and Muskingum College. petition, which the Blue Streaks Freshman The Blue Streak women are en- Davis. Senior Elie Naoum feels that hosted. Vereshchagin may be young, tering the contest as the defending “My first goal is to improve as a the Blue Streaks should be ready Junior Ben Adams, who won but he’s also very talented. OAC champions, a title they have team from last year,” he said of last to compete come Saturday. his weight class and the trip to the He should have a fairly good won an astonishing 16 of the past year’s fourth-place finish. “I would “We’ve gradually been getting national tournament that comes with chance at succeeding this 19 years. really like to see us move up to first better,” he said. “I definitely think it, will look to defend his title. weekend. The team is 3-1 in OAC meets or second this year,” he said. the team is peaking now. We’re hun- Adams has had an equally superb this season, their only loss com- “My other goal is a personal Wrestling gry for an OAC title this year.” season this year, running his record ing at the beginning of the season goal and that is to make a National Naoum went on to say that to 24-2. He has to be considered the against ONU on Oct. 25. cut either in a relay or an individual personally, he thinks he will be favorite to repeat at 184 pounds. Senior Andrea Kovacs will play event,” said Davis. “I am really well-prepared for this tournament Another Blue Streak with good a large role in the success of the excited to swim in a high stakes as a result of his prior tournament odds is senior Dan Mizener. team during her final OAC meet. meet again. I love the atmosphere experience. Last year, Mizener was edged out of the big crowd and hopefully our She has been a valuable Blue “I’m anxious and I can’t wait at 149 pounds by Heidelberg’s Zach Streak at each of the championships team can take advantage of the op- until Saturday,” he said. “I’ve been Mizer. Mizer defeated Mizener 8-5 throughout her career. portunity presented to us.” Dan Mizener waiting a whole year. This being in overtime. “The win will require a num- Ultimately, both teams have Senior my senior year, it’s all about leaving “I think about that match every ber of outstanding performances, been training all season for this Mizener is very motivated everything out on the mat. Hope- day,” said Mizener. possibly lifetime-best swims, but weekend in hopes of earning the after being slighted last year in fully I’ve learned from my losses Mizer moved up in weight class- because of our talent and the work championship. the championship match at the this year.” es, so the title is Mizener’s to lose. we've put in this season, I'm most “These three days are always OAC tournament. Mizener, as Junior Travis Hammer said the “I’m very confident heading excited to see our team step up on memorable and with the amount of well as Ben Adams, look to be team has been working overtime in into this weekend,” Mizener said. the blocks and race,” Kovacs said. determination we have this season, the odds on favorites in their preparation for the meet. “Honestly, my ultimate goal is to be “We have girls with the ability to I'm sure this year won't be any dif- respective weight classes. “We’ve been doing some extra standing on the podium at nationals place well in every event and I can't ferent,” said Kovacs. - Compiled by Tim Ertle workouts. We swim in the morning though.” Sports 15 The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 19, 2009 For Kirsch, dedication pays off JCU Athletics Tim Ertle Scoreboard Sports Editor FEB. 11 - FEB. 17 What a difference a year makes. Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball For John Carroll University junior Tyler Kirsch, as well as the JCU 105 JCU 77 men’s basketball team, that adage Heidelberg 84 Heidelberg OT 66 rings particularly true. A year ago this time, head coach JCU 85 JCU 89 Mike Moran’s squad was limping to Marietta 76 Marietta 62 an 11-14 finish. Kirsch was limp- ing, too. JCU Leaders - JCU Leaders - In July 2008, the soon-to-be sophomore suffered an injury while Points: Points: playing in a summer league game. Maurice Haynes 33 Caitlin Sureck 28 It was revealed that Kirsch Rebounds: Rebounds: completely blew out his knee, tear- Matt Crozier 16 Caitlin Sureck 17 ing his ACL, MCL and meniscus. Assists: Assists: He underwent surgery three weeks Chris Zajac 6 Sadie Zander 10 after suffering the injury and was forced to sit out the entire 2007-08 season. Hockey Track and Field Although he couldn’t participate B-W Mid-February Meet in games, Kirsch made a conscious JCU 2 effort to stay connected with the Adrian 4 Unscored Meet team. JCU Leaders - “I rehabbed every day, so I Photo by Mike Spinelli JCU 9 Kasey Schwing wasn’t at all the practices. I was Last year, junior Tyler Kirsch was spending most of his time Toledo 5 First-place: 300m dash either at practice or at rehab,” said rehabbing his knee. This year, he’s healthy and a huge reason Second-place: 55m dash Kirsch. “I went to all the home why the Blue Streaks are ranked 16th nationally by d3hoops.com. JCU 9 games and did my best to be with Molly Gorie the team as much as possible.” the top of the Ohio Athletic Confer- has certainly paid off, and it’s clear Toledo 2 For any athlete, suddenly being ence and are ranked No. 16 in the that he is thrilled with the results. Second-place: 1,000m run forced out of the sport they love is country by d3hoops.com. “This year has been incred- JCU Leaders - a wake-up call. It was no different Kirsch is a huge reason for the ible. Coming off of last year, there Goals: All-Ohio Championships for Kirsch. Blue Streaks success this season. weren’t a lot of high expectations Louis Grandinetti 4 “It was definitely a learning ex- The junior from nearby Hawken outside the locker room,” Kirsch Assists: Men - 19th of 20 teams perience to say the least,” he said. School in Gates Mills, Ohio has said. “Inside the locker room, we Nick Morici 7 Women - fifth of 18 teams “I think that going to practice every started in all 22 games this season. thought we had a lot of talent and day and watching and not being His numbers don’t jump off the we kind of took the underdog role Saves: able to play, it showed me how fast page, but he’s one of those guys and just relished it.” Nick Fabrizio 110 JCU Leaders - something you love can be taken that good teams need in order to be Those expectations and a new Raj Arasu away from you,” Kirsch said of successful. appreciation of the sport he loves Note: If you play for a JCU Fifth-place 55m dash last season. He shoots over 40 percent from have driven Kirsch. club sport and would like your It is looking like all the learn- the field and behind the three-point “Once I got back to playing, I results published in The Carroll Tara Ford ing from the sidelines last season arc. He is third on the team in both kind of went with the attitude that I News, please e-mail results to Second-place: high jump paid off. blocks and steals, and fourth in can’t take a day off,” he said. “You [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Fast forward a year and the Blue rebounding. never know when you won’t be able Sunday. Streaks own an 18-4 record, are at His hard work to return to action to play anymore.” Streaks of the Week

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Highlights Magazine Hidden Pictures Find the items in the Picture 17 The Carroll News Editorialwww.jcunews.com February 19, 2009 Editorial JCU is finally Students choose to live simply giving students a say in Yes! You think maybe we the Student Activity Fee could get a slip ‘n slide with that? As ideas of options for themed housing continue to circulate with a student-at-large at John Carroll University, a new alternative will be offered to position. students next semester. A “living simply” program has been cre- ated through Campus Ministry. Students will get the opportunity to live in two of the University’s off-campus duplexes and embrace a simple, green lifestyle. Living here will cost the same as living in a normal University-owned house. Part of this option will require students to do weekly community service, as well as educate oth- ers on social justice issues, solidarity and poverty. Creating this type of living community for students is innova- tive and a great way of exploring alternative housing opportuni- ties. We commend Campus Ministry, Residence Life and the students who assisted in facilitating this endeavor and hope this is just the beginning of various living sub-communities. Along with traditional housing options, there are three Greek Life living communities, as well as a housing community for aspiring entrepreneurs and an honors floor. Offering this housing to students fosters unity, learning and “ creativity within the environment and encourages students to work together outside the classroom. For instance, those involved in the “living simply” community will not have a meal plan. Rather, Cartoon by Joe Hinkel they will work together to buy locally grown food and fair trade products in a cost-efficient manner. These students will also col- lectively decide and delegate other responsibilities while living NOTABLE QUOTABLE in the duplexes. While this new program may prove to be challenging to stu- dents, it will nevertheless be a great learning experience that will hopefully set the standard for various other living communities “He gave us a re-interpretation of the in the future. Editorial history of humans on Earth, and what we can become.”

SAF includes student voice -Historian and author James Moore, who has co-written a new book on the The hotly debated Student Activity Fee will come closer to representing the student body’s voice. Last week, Student Union famous evolutionist Charles Darwin. This past Sunday commemorated passed a bill to include one student-at-large on its allocation Darwin’s 200th birthday. committee. The committee, which is responsible for deciding how the “ SAF is spent, will now consist of three students – two of whom are Student Union members – and two JCU staff members. This will give students the majority vote. The student-at-large will be chosen from a pool of applications by Student Union Vice President for Business Affairs Jill White and Director of Student HIT & miss Activities Lisa Ramsey from Amending the allocation committee to include a student ma- jority vote is a vast improvement that will not only increase the Hit: Boler School of Business students rank 10th in country amount of input students have, but also fully reflect what students on audit section of CPA exam Hit: Spring Break starts next want to do with their own SAF. week Hit: New York Knicks player Nate Robinson wins slam We applaud White, as well as the rest of the Student Union, for dunk contest miss: Potholes Hit: New York Fashion Week making this change and hope it is carried out in the way the new Hit: American Red Cross Blood Drive on campus Hit: JCU bill states. Also, we hope in the future more than two students will decide to apply for such an integral position. sponsored trip to White Privilege Conference Hit: Presidents When the SAF was created more than ten years ago, underclass- Day miss: Price of stamps to go up to 44 cents in May miss: men were able to choose three organizations that a fee increase Steelers kicker Jeff Reed arrested for disorderly conduct Hit: would support. Since then, the democratic method has been aban- JCU women’s track and field finishes 5th at All-Ohio Indoor doned, leaving students unaware and uninvolved of changes in the Championships miss: Cavs coach Mike Brown fined $25,000 SAF. Reverting to a process that involves the student majority is for critical comments against referee miss: Facebook’s 25 sure to be effective. Additionally, the more students who choose to apply, the more the allocation committee will have a choice at random things about me application picking the best possible candidate for the position. The typical JCU student is essentially the best asset the commit- tee can use in order to truly reflect the needs of the student body.

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jors/history minors, the Louisiana lem. Without all the bowl games, Lowdown Purchase covers a lot of the states what are the sponsors going to west of the Mississippi. Can Amer- do? Don’t fear, Barack, we’ve got Gettin’ the ica do this? “Yes We Can!” your back on this one. How about Since we are on the subject of commercially-sponsored federal word on: slimming down America, we have holidays? The Fourth of July is pa- Jenna a two-step process that will raise a triotic, but doesn’t Independence Lo Castro Where have all the little cash and cut down on spend- Day brought to you by Bob Serpen- Mike Spinelli Editorial & Op/Ed Editor ethical doctors gone? & Sam Gonder ing. tini’s Chevrolet sound better? Now The Carroll News Step one involves sending the you can really be “American, and You’re living under a rock if you client wants, but what is deemed remaining 3.68 percent of retired proud of it!” Can America do this? haven’t heard the word “octuplets” to be the right choice. The fact The time for change is now. Americans over the age of 65 not “Yes we can!” circulating through the news outlets that this case was not more closely Don’t stop reading this, it’s not already living in Florida on an all- These are just a few of our many for the past two weeks. monitored by the appropriate people liberal propaganda. With that said, expense-paid Greyhound trip to the ideas for changeanomics. Others Nadya Suleman’s recent birth to is a failure reflective of the medical President Barack Obama took office Sunshine State. Step two, once all of include selling the moon, since we eight (that’s the maximum capac- system. and has a slew of responsibilities. them are there, we close the border were there first and possession is ity of a minivan) babies has been In the grander scheme of things, Maybe his most important pri- and sell Florida back to Spain, also nine-tenths of the law. Another cash the center of ethical controversy this calls into question the number ority is to fix the economy, and as for euros. cow could be the “pie your favorite between fertility clinics, doctors of children people are having these soon-to-be accountants, we have The key to this transaction is the former president” booth, which and mothers around the nation. This days. American orphanages are the winning game plan called fine print, which states that Florida should be just as popular as the “pie unprecedented case, just the second filled with children whose parents “Changeanomics.” is being sold “as is.” This will be a Andrew Rafferty” booth. of its kind known in the United cannot provide for them and all Our first Changeanomics policy quick fix for the upcoming Social On a serious note, many people States, has people wondering about around the world there are children involves a solid and sure-fire real Security problems and may make in the United States believe that one the standard practices of in vitro living on the streets, being forced estate transaction. We will sell the the roads safer for the rest of us. In man will be able to solve all of our fertilization. into prostitution or working for Louisiana Purchase back to France, the spirit of sleazy used-car sales- nation’s problems immediately after While IVF continues to be a cheap, all for the same reason. but the real moneymaker will be men, caveat emptor Spain! Can being sworn in. sought out commodity by couples We all know from Oprah that that we will sell it for euros. This America do this? “Sí, es posible!” But our ridiculous ideas just go wishing to start families, there teenage pregnancy is rampant, will not only take advantage of the Now that we have eliminated the to prove that there is no quick fix seems to be a shortage of profes- but I think pregnancy is rampant strong foreign exchange rate of the Big 12 (Midwest) and the relevant and one man alone cannot fix the sional medical practitioners who in general. Suleman never should euro, but it will eliminate almost all part of the SEC, Obama’s plan to economy by himself. It’s going to are adept in decision-making. Sule- have been given IVF treatments in of the government subsidized farms eliminate the BCS finally begins to take time and teamwork from every man’s eight babies are joining her the first place because of the well- in America. make sense. man and woman in America. Can six other children. known fact that in vitro has the abil- For all you nongeography ma- This only leaves one minor prob- we do it? That makes 14 children, or three ity to create multiple children. strings of a basketball team, who And while our culture tends to are being raised by a single parent, glorify motherhood and having subsisting on food stamps and dis- children, we fail to see the ways in ability payments. which these detrimental outcomes Wonderword Now the crux lies in the fact are hurting the children. that these children were conceived As of late, there is debate about through a controlled environment— whether the octuplets should be What does bagatelle mean? a procedure that should be closely taken away from their mother. I’m monitored by a doctor and/or fer- not saying that the United States tility clinic. But Suleman’s doctor should try to imitate a quasi-com- never seemed to question the gravity munist country like China where the of helping a mother of six who was government regulates the number of paying for the IVF – a treatment that kids you bare, but in this case, there can cost as much as $15,000–with is a failure of regulation. her disability checks. Suleman is an unfit mother and Further, last summer, the Ameri- needs to look into some type of can Society for Reproductive Medi- counseling or psychiatric treatment. “Someone who steals a bag “A form of musical score.” “A primitive form of birth cine revamped its guidelines for IVF Those eight babies, as well as the and doesn’t tell anybody.” Emily Todd, control.” treatment, including the number of other six, should be given the op- embryos that should be transferred portunity to thrive. Randy Conover, junior Alex Vereshchagin, into a woman’s body. It should be I guess in today’s world, ad- senior freshman either two or three. Suleman was diction doesn’t always come in implanted with six! the form of sex, drugs, alcohol or Even though these guidelines gambling. A trifle; a thing of little or no importance. It can also be a short, light are just that, and not actual laws, it In this situation though, addic- is still the responsibility of medical tion could have been prevented. musical or literary piece. professionals to make ethical deci- Contact Jenna Lo Castro at sions that are not based on what a [email protected] That’s what See said: The privileges of being a pop superstar is. (I have to admit that besides that your momma don’t know” on a song No human can travel at the on the fact that it is “art” is amaz- song, I have no idea either.) that we’d have to assume was heard speed of light, nevermind do it into ing. It’s what makes America, well, The point is that pop artists enjoy by this guy’s mom, pop songs are a eternity. (And he beats up Rihanna, America. a certain freedom unknown to the lot of fluff and say things that you which I also disapprove of.) Pop music gets pulled over all common peasant who is poor in normally can’t get away with. But here’s the juicy part, he can the time for crimes of ridiculous- celebrity status. Kid Rock provides a textbook get away with this crime (the lyrical ness, but when asked for license They get to say outlandish things example by plagiarizing Lynard one, not the assault) because 1. he’s and registration it hands the cop that and speak for other people as though Skynard to get a hit record. famous and B. artistic license. get-out-of-scrutiny-free card known Bob Seeholzer they know what those other people Singing the lyrics, “singing You know all those poems that as artistic license, flirts with him a Features Editor want to say. ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ all summer you read in English class but don’t little in that halter top and then gets “Did you write the book of They get to assume that their long,” is like me writing about how understand because it’s some meta- away scot free. love? And do you have faith in God experiences are similar enough to I read Lo Castro’s Lowdown and physical gibberish about tran- Yep, I love this country. above?” the rest of the world that every- having everybody then read that. scending our human condition and If pop artists couldn’t get away Take a look at the two questions one else will want to hear about (That’s actually not a bad idea.) achieving an other-worldliness with whatever they liked, then posed and tell me who has the au- it. (Hmm, this sounds familiar, I On his song “Forever,” Chris with our surroundings? The only Britney Spears wouldn’t have a thority to request that information wonder why?) Brown claims, “It’s you and me, reason those were even published career anymore and a world without from you. I bet your first answer From Lil Wayne’s incoher- moving at the speed of light into is because someone came up with Britney isn’t one I want to live in. wasn’t Madonna and it definitely ent mumbling on T-Pain’s “Can’t eternity.” While that’s nice imagery, the idea of “artistic license,” and I mean, who would be left to seek wasn’t Don McLean. Believe It” to Taylor Swift talking I’ve had it pointed out to me that let me tell you, that someone was Amy? Heck, most of you probably about being “on the phone and you this line describes a completely a genius. Contact Bob Seeholzer at don’t even know who Don McLean talk real slow, ‘cause it’s late and impractical act. The ability to say anything based [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 12, 2009 You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty: Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of another person's writing or of his or her words, ideas, facts, and arguments. Plagiarism is never acceptable in University writing. -JCU Plagiarism Policy Read it at: http://www.jcu.edu/ENGLISH/com positionprogram/plagiarism.htm

Southern Illinois University bla- tantly plagiarized the plagiarism statement it crafted in 2007. Before I was being a little facetious with the JCU-Cornell comparison, but Southern Illinois pretty much cop- Andrew Rafferty ied and pasted Indiana University’s Editor in Chief policy without giving any attribu- tion. This school takes plagiarism The director of government and very seriously, and so do I. media relations for Southern Illinois That’s why I need to point out said, “It hasn’t become official yet. that JCU’s First Year Composition If there’s a problem with the draft, Web page on plagiarism is plagia- we will correct it.” rized. Oh, so if I rip a paper off some The definition above looks ee- site and a professor happens to rily similar to Cornell University’s catch me, I’ll just correct it. Don’t definition: “Plagiarism is the un- worry, I’ll just throw some more of acknowledged use of the words or my own BS and take some out from ideas of others.” the version the Internet provided for Maybe an even more blatant ex- me. You’ll know my work because ample of JCU’s plagiaristic ways is I don’t know the difference between in the history of plagiarism provided “your” and “you’re.” But I guess I on the JCU site. It reads, “The word shouldn’t be using contractions in plagiarism come the Latin word formal papers anyway. plagiarius, meaning ‘kidnapper.’” An administrator from Indiana You can read that again. It’s not a said, “It’s not unusual for universi- typo on our part; it’s taken directly ties to share best practices.” Well, from JCU’s site. But The CN does it’s not unusual for fraternities and not have a lot of room to call out sororities to share best papers either. people for typos. That can also apply to any person There is a rule in publishing that who has ever known someone once you make fun of someone/ who has taken a class before him thing for a typo, you will naturally or her. commit an error twice as egregious usiness Here are some tips for my peers B as the one you mocked. to avoid plagiarism. JCU, you guys Anyway, JCU’s nugget of ety- can publish these if you give me mological genius looks a lot like some love. If you’re copying and Aarhus University’s Web page on pasting things without putting quote plagiarism that reads, “The term marks around them, you’re probably orner comes from the Latin plagiarus and plagiarizing. originally had to do with kidnap- That doesn’t mean you’re OK ping.” Those look like facts to me if you type things into your paper C – facts that are taken from someone verbatim from sources off the Net. How the economic stimulus package else and not cited. It’s the same thing, even if you don’t Aarhus is in Denmark. But just actually copy and paste, though if I will affect you because it’s international doesn’t had to explain that to you, you’re mean it’s fair game to steal from. probably hopeless anyway. Am I really arguing that JCU lifted The whole stealing ideas thing, some stuff from a school in Den- yeah it’s bad, but it’s pretty tough to $5,550 in 2010-11. This is thought that we are in the midst of a buyer’s mark? I have no idea; JCU presented get caught for stealing ideas. Most to cover three quarters of the aver- market. The stimulus package is a fact but did not cite where they got of the time we use other people’s age college tuition, and will affect encouraging new home ownership that fact from. arguments to construct our own, so more than 800,000 students in the with an $8,000 tax credit for first- By JCU’s own definition, plagia- it generally helps our case to cite United States. time home buyers who make their rism in itself is plagiarized. I doubt experts and scholars. With the class of 2009 gearing purchase before Dec. 1. this University was the first to come Professors get mad when you up for graduation and frantically In addition, current homeowners up with the idea that you can’t steal plagiarize because then they have to searching for companies that are hir- who invest in eco-friendly improve- other people’s ideas. They stole that fail you, and they really don’t want Marylou Bontempo ing, the thought of not getting a job ments will be eligible for up to idea from someone else, and I don’t to fail you for a really stupid lapse in The Carroll News is increasingly more realistic. Un- $1,500 in tax credits for projects see a footnote or works cited. judgement. So, if you find yourself With the passing of President employment benefits were an issue including installing energy-efficient JCU’s site also says that when reading something and thinking, Barack Obama’s economic stimulus addressed in the stimulus package, windows, furnaces and air condi- you plagiarize, you’re “stealing “Wow, this is pretty good, I’m go- plan this past week, many taxpayers and those collecting will not have to tioners. someone, not just their ideas.” Ap- ing to use it in my paper,” then you are left wondering exactly how this pay federal income taxes on the first What does this mean for the av- parently by ripping off someone’s should cite it. $789 billion bill will truly affect $2,400 received. erage college student? If you are not writing, you are actually stealing a People who plagiarize generally their bottom lines. Hopefully, this will give recent quite finished with your four-year human being. Anytime you plagia- aren’t great writers, so it’s a red flag This is the largest showing of graduates and other laid off work- education, look into the tax credits rize something, be sure to attach a when they hand professors a paper government fiscal power in the face ers enough leeway to find a new and federal grants that are available ransom note. that is different from the usual. of a recession since World War II position. For those who have been to you and your family. By this line of thinking, making Moral of the story: If you ever and will make a difference for col- cut in a recent round of layoffs, the These are great ways of cutting a cheat sheet for a test is equiva- copy and paste, use some quote lege students, young professionals stimulus package has also lessened back tuition expenses, and the John lent to water boarding the profes- marks and attribution. It’s the best and their families. the burden of health insurance Carroll Office of Financial Aid is sor’s mother and making her walk method to avoid the “p” word. For those students who will be premiums. always available to answer any barefoot across the entrance to the Plagiarism is a lot like porn. I can’t returning to John Carroll Univer- Most workers laid off from questions. For students graduating Dolan Science Center after a fresh really explain it, but I know it when sity next year, the stimulus plan medium to large-sized companies this May, look for new opportuni- snowfall. I see it. has instated a tax credit of up to can keep their coverage for up to ties to save and remember to pay A story recently appeared in Contact Andrew Rafferty at $2,500 to help pay for tuition and 18 months, but with out-of-pocket yourself first. USA Today that reported how [email protected] related expenses during the 2009– expenses often exceeding $1,000 If you are in the position to buy 10 school year. a month. a home, this might be the time to The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and This will be extremely important With the new stimulus pack- go for it and take advantage of the to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of for students and their families who age, the government will pay for breaks that are offered. good taste. All letters received become the property of The Carroll are feeling the pinch during the 65 percent of the premiums for the Either way, the No. 1 rule of fi- News. Anonymous letters will not be published unless the source recessionary times. The Federal first nine months, which can save a nancial stability is to always do your reveals his or her identity to The Carroll News and the situation is Pell Grant maximum is also being worker more than $5,000 while they homework, a lesson that many JCU deemed appropriate in its anonymity. Letters to the editor must not increased in two installments, up search for a new job. students are familiar with. exceed 500 words and must be submitted to [email protected] by from its current $4,731 to $5,350 With real estate prices remain- -Bontempo is a senior finance 5 p.m. Sunday night. starting July 1, and then enlarged to ing at all time lows, talk continues major. February 19, 2009 The Carroll news CLASSIFIEDS

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