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Thursday,C SeptemberARROLL 23, 2010 Serving John Carroll University Since N1925 EWSVol. 87, No. 3 Bohannon still standing Niehoff Emily Gaffney Campus Editor stops by SU What used to be the Bohannon Science Center has stood vacant between the Boler School of Business and the Dolan Center for Science and Technology since January 2009. 1966 The building will possibly be demolished and in its place a surface parking lot and ad- Dan Cooney ditional green space will be constructed in the next year or two, according to Carol Dietz, Campus Editor Ground broke for Bohannon associate vice president of facilities. The parking lot will replace parking that was lost to the Hamlin Quad restoration this semester. The Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., Science Center According to JCU President the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., studies done on campus by an president of John Carroll Univer- architectural firm four years ago concluded that more parking could be utilized by demolish- sity, addressed student senators ing Bohannon than was in the Temporary Lot. and an audience of one student and Niehoff said ideally Bohannon should have been taken down before the Hamlin Quad a few administrators at the weekly was restored. However, that was impossible due to financial reasons. Student Union meeting on Tuesday, 1968 “Taking Bohannon down is a multi-million dollar project and I had to raise the money Sept. 21. Issues discussed during to do that,” Niehoff said. the question-and-answer session The project has been in limbo while funds are raised to finance it. Dietz said the estimated were plans for the former Bohannon Building completed cost of the entire undertaking is $2-2.5 million and includes design and study fees. Funds Science Center, parking on campus, (estimated cost totaling $5 will not be taken from JCU’s operating budget or students’ tuition; it will be entirely funded the University’s relationship with million) by donations to the University. University Heights, sustainability, “We’ve raised most of the money to do this project, but we can’t begin until after gradu- spending and diversity. ation next year,” Niehoff said. Niehoff said alumni donors were The project cannot begin until after graduation due to events, such as alumni weekend disappointed that the green space on and commencement, which will be taking place on campus next spring. campus had decreased and wanted The project is also pending on obtaining a permit from University Heights. the temporary parking lot to go. The 2003 In the meantime, the building is in the process of being entirely cleared out. Remaining University determined that with furniture and equipment in Bohannon is being removed this week. student, faculty and staff numbers According to Richard Bretz, director of construction, metal materials are being shredded down in recent years, they could Academic departments are and recycled and all wood is being converted into mulch. afford to restore Hamlin Quad to a moved out of Bohannon Before this, University departments were able to remove what they wished to keep. The green space. The temporary parking University also held employee sales to dispose of items. Materials not disposed of by the lot was turned back into a quad dur- sale were either scrapped or recycled. ing this past summer. Dietz said, “Some equipment and building materials are being converted to scrap. We “We haven’t been maxed out in are trying to divert as much as we can from the landfills.” parking at all during my time at John 2009 Over the next few months, Bohannon’s interior will be demolished and after that the Carroll,” Niehoff said. “Before that, Please see, BOHANNON, p. 3 Please see, NIEHOFF, p. 2 Building is officially closed

2010 Promised program becomes a reality Brenna Dimmig The Carroll News Everything is cleared out of interior Sept. 17 marked the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Coburn Bicycle Co-op. Along with Univer- sity Heights Mayor Susan Infeld, members of the John Carroll community gathered in the Lombardo Student Center for the ceremony. 2011 The vision of late Professor Miles Coburn of the biology department has become a reality thanks to the dedication of JCU’s Environmental Issues Group (EIG) and members of the University Goal is to finish Heights community. Coburn, an environmentalist demolishing building and and dedicated cyclist, was killed in a biking ac- cident during the summer of 2008. have new parking lot by Photo by Kaitlin Gill fall The Coburn Bicycle Co-op, named in honor of JCU former professor Miles Coburn, provides bikes for students to borrow. Please see, BIKES, p. 3 Index Inside this issue Campus 2 Sports 12 Campus Spotlight 5 Editorial 17 Battling cancer with the The Afghan people go to Arts & Life 6 Op/Ed 18 kick of a ball, p. 5 the polls, p. 11 World News 10 Classifieds 20 2 Campus September 23, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Niehoff discusses campus issues at SU meeting From NIEHOFF, p. 1 experience at JCU. “You are part of the academic Briefs programs,” he said to the student we were maxed out all the time.” senators. “You need to be part of Negotiations between the Uni- the discussions both with the vari- County versity and Target had been ongo- ous departments [and] with the dean ing for a few years because space and others about new majors, new Executive existed in their parking garage. minors [and] the things you would “If I had the option between like to see enhanced.” candidates to parking in the garage and parking He encouraged Student Union to outside on a snowy day, I would invite Colleran to a future meeting. debate at JCU consider the garage,” Niehoff said. Amanda Papa, President of Student Candidates for the office Ideally, Niehoff explained, Bo- Union, said in reply that Colleran of Cuyahoga County Execu- hannon should have been taken is planning to attend an upcoming Photo by Taylor Horen tive will be debating Sept. 27 down first before Hamlin Quad was Senate meeting. from 7-8 p.m. in Donahue restored. However, that was impos- John Carroll President, the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., addresses Auditorium in the Dolan Sci- sible due to financial reasons. Saving money, reducing tuition Student Union senators at their meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 21. ence Center. “Taking Bohannon down is a Cuyahoga County Execu- multi-million dollar project and I In response to a question about renovation work two weeks ago on Diversity and sustainability tive is a new position that will had to raise the money to do that,” cutting spending to save money, the property, but University Heights be the pinnacle for regional Niehoff said. Niehoff said approximately $10 has not issued a building permit yet. Following the report issued by leadership. This event is open Four years ago, an architectural million has been slashed out of the He further stated that unlike with the Diversity Task Force and the and free to the public. firm came to campus for consulta- University’s operating budget over the previous owner of the property, task force’s town hall meeting last The event is sponsored by tion. The firm told the University by the last five years, including a $4.5 the City sent out a building inspec- week, Niehoff came away feeling the John Carroll Conserva- demolishing Bohannon, they would million reduction last year. tor the day after the property was a need for stronger support for all tives, college democrats and get more parking out of the space “There are fewer staff around. purchased. John Carroll students, especially the department of political than in the temporary lot. We are doing a few less things than “We have to be very careful those of color and older students. He science. For more information In order to demolish Bohannon, we used to do,” he said. “But we to follow exactly what the City’s also stated the need for diversity in contact Dora Pruce, director the University must obtain a permit spent a great deal of effort trying regulations are, even though we try the curriculum and among members of government and commu- through University Heights first to make sure that [the students’] to be cooperative [and] respectful,” of the University’s faculty. nity relations, by e-mail at and disassemble the inside of the educational experience was not Niehoff said. “I came here naively “John Carroll will be rolling out [email protected] or by phone building. diminished by our budget reduc- five years ago thinking that reason- a series of things all designed to at 216-397-4565. “We’ve raised most of the money tions.” ableness and cooperation would be make us more inclusive and to help to do this project, but we can’t be- The reductions were put in place enough. It hasn’t [been].” support diversity on our campus,” gin until after graduation next year to reduce tuition, however, Niehoff The University also pays over Niehoff said. “This is based on Repaving [2011],” Niehoff said. was quick to mention that JCU $400,000 per year in property taxes the work that the [Diversity] Task After the graduation and alumni gives out more financial aid than to the City, even though it is a tax- Force did [and] the work that other begins in front reunion event next summer, the most of its peers. Changes in fam- exempt non-profit corporation. committees have done. I have never building will be taken down and ily finances and circumstances can “We’re very conscious of the heard the level of conversation at of Kulas parking will be put in on the site. Ac- allow for recalculation of a student’s fact that John Carroll provides 15 this University as serious about The paving stone walkway cording to Niehoff, most of the $3.5 financial aid by contacting the finan- percent of all the income that Uni- making progress in this issue as it which surrounds three sides million needed for the project has cial aid office, he said. versity Heights receives,” Niehoff is now.” of Kulas Auditorium and the been raised. His goal is to have the “I wish we could be more gener- said. “We’re [also] paying property Other universities have estab- front walkway of the Admin- building taken down and new park- ous,” Niehoff said. “There are other tax on all these properties. That lished programs where the savings istration Building is gated off ing in place by the fall of 2011. institutions in Northeast Ohio that can’t go on forever, especially when from sustainability projects goes due to construction. Intramural fields are also planned are cheaper than us. But, they don’t the property becomes less valuable into a general fund for other projects The public walkways are for Milford Road near the Car- provide the education we do. They to us.” on their campuses. Niehoff said that closed due to repaving, wa- roll Blvd. gate to campus. The don’t have the quality of faculty Students need to be very thought- this is probably occurring already, terproofing and tuck pointing University also needs permission that we do. Students can’t finish in ful of their actions, especially where and if it isn’t, it is an option. Fund- repairs. from University Heights to put the four years.” they park, to improve relations with ing for sustainability projects has The project is set to be fields in place, which will require Niehoff welcomes suggestions the City, Niehoff said. come from alumni gifts, which have completed by Nov. 15. the demolition of houses near that as to where to cut spending, but also “What you can do is exactly what increased over the past two years. For more information con- corner. said there have been areas where the the John Carroll student at their best Niehoff said he targets the alumni tact Rich Bretz, director of “If those first five houses are University has had to invest more, does,” he said to the Senate. “Be gifts for sustainability projects. construction, by e-mailing gone, we’ll be able to see the such as the Counseling Center and respectful, be thoughtful about the Student Union Executive Vice him at [email protected]. [administration building] tower in Admissions. choices you make and encourage President Rita Rochford said it was from Warrensville [Center Road],” your friends to do the same.” important for Niehoff to come to Niehoff said. “That’d be fabulous JCU’s bout with Univ. Heights Niehoff believes more students the meeting. Psychology for us. University Heights will be voting in upcoming local elections “It is important that Fr. Niehoff more attractive with those houses The relationship between JCU would get the attention of the City. attend an occasional Student Union club brings gone.” and University Heights has not He wants students to get more meeting because it shows his com- Along with the intramural fields, improved, despite the best efforts engaged in community issues. He mitment to student concerns while speaker to JCU which students at Gesu Catholic of Susan Infeld, the City’s mayor, believes the best way to get them also providing the Student Union Bridget Murphy of the School will also use, Niehoff thinks according to Niehoff. involved in these issues is for the and student body with accurate, National Alliance on Mental Hamlin Quad will also be large “One of my daily headaches is University to provide copies of the direct information regarding major Illness will speak in Dolan enough to have a soccer field once to deal with University Heights, Sun Press to students. The Sun Press issues,” she said. Science Center East 324 at 5 Bohannon is torn down. and that hasn’t gotten better,” is a weekly newspaper that covers Even though only one student p.m. today. Niehoff said. “The mayor is very Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, attended the meeting, Rochford She will speak on the ef- New dean for Arts and Sciences hopeful and is trying to work with University Heights, and Shaker understands the busy schedule of fects of mental illnesses. us [to secure a permit to demolish Heights. students. For more information on Niehoff said that in conversations Bohannon].” “We need to hold [elected of- “It would have been great if we the speaker contact psycholo- with Jeanne Colleran, the new dean JCU owns a duplex at 4070 ficials] accountable to the positions would have had more students in gy club president Ryan Marek of the College of Arts and Sciences, Carroll Blvd., which it plans to they take and to whether or not attendance, but at the same the life at [email protected]. they discussed that students have renovate and turn into student they are serving the entire city,” of a John Carroll student is a busy the power to control their academic housing. Niehoff wanted to begin he said. one,” she said.

Campus Safety Log

September 14, 2010 September 14, 2010 September 14, 2010 Criminal mischief was reported at Possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and Underage consumption was documented in 1:23 a.m. in Murphy Hall. criminal mischief was documented at 4:12 Campion Hall at 7 a.m. a.m. in Hamlin Hall. September 15, 2010 September 17, 2010 September 17, 2010 Breaking and entering and theft was Theft was reported in Campion Hall at Criminal trespassing was reported at reported at 1:13 p.m. in the Student 12:08 p.m. 3:30 p.m. in Dolan Hall. Activities Office. 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 September 23, 2010 John Carroll appeals UH’s motion regarding ROTC house JCU rejects City’s stipulations allowing ROTC offices to be located residentially, files court appeal

Claire Olderman purchase anymore houses on Carroll Boule- The City had discussed the issue at its Aug. longer wait for these kinds of needless Staff Writer vard, Kerwick Road or Hadleigh Road. Third, 23 meeting and decided on the additional delays. We have waited too long already, in this was to be the last University Heights conditions, but the matter was tabled. deference to and reliance upon the City, all John Carroll University, which was hoping house that JCU transitioned from residential Mayor Susan Infeld said, “The council to our detriment. Regarding our long-term to transition one of its properties in University living to office space. continued its consideration of the appeal at the plans that we shared with the City over two Heights from residential to ROTC offices, “It was the fact that they tied it [the restric- Sept. 7 council meeting. There was discussion years ago, we will definitely pursue all of recently appealed the City’s motion allowing tions] all together that was our problem. It’s about the conditions.” our available and appropriate options,” said it to do so. It was certain City stipulations that not that we just dismissed all these things After discussion about the issue, the coun- Niehoff. made JCU reject the offer. outright. It shouldn’t all be conditional to if cil voted twice. The first vote was to simply Infeld noted the University’s concerns According to Dora Pruce, JCU’s director we get this permit or not,” said Pruce. sustain the appeal by the citizens and lost about the City’s conditional approval for of government and community relations, the The University Heights City Council 4-3. The second, which passed 4-3, allowed the project. University was fine with restrictions regard- passed the motion with restrictions at its JCU to transition the property but with the “The Appeal says that the University ing the office’s hours of operation and where Sept. 7 meeting after several residents ap- additional conditions from the City. believes the imposition of the additional the staff could park. However, there were pealed a decision made by the City’s Board City Council was unavailable for com- conditions were and are unconstitutional, three restrictions with which the University of Zoning Appeals that would have allowed ment. illegal, arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable, could not agree. JCU to rezone the property with some of the According to JCU President, the Rev. and not supported by the preponderance of The first disagreeable condition was that restrictions applied. The conditions of the Robert Niehoff, S.J., the University has filed reliable, substantial and probative evidence,” the City wanted JCU to not seek tax-exemp- BZA included the restrictions on parking, a notice of appeal with the Common Pleas said Infeld. tion status on that property. Second, the City hours of operation and where signs could Court of Cuyahoga County. While the matter is waiting to be heard, wanted the University’s commitment to not be placed. “We need to move forward and can no the project is on hiatus.

From BOHANNON, p. 1 said Dietz. Other proposed possibilities for the space exterior will be taken down. included a conference center, general-use Bikes available to rent thanks Once the final approval is given by the building and residential building. University the project will take an estimated “None of these options proved worthy three or four months, depending on the time based on the cost of the renovations applied to Coburn Bicycle Co-op of year in which it is done. to each. The structure has a very strong foun- Bohannon has been slowly phased out of dation as well as being very stable, however From BIKES, p. 1 exercise.” use since Dolan was built in 2003. It used to the carbon foot print and lack of floor to ceil- Joe Saffell, a freshman, said, “I think this house the science, mathematics and psychol- ing height limited the way it could be used,” [program] is a really good idea. I can’t wait ogy departments. These departments moved said Bretz. The University Heights Police Department to show my JCU pride riding around campus. into Dolan when it was built, and student Also, asbestos was used in building mate- donated 18 refurbished bicycles to the cause. Plus, it’s good for the environment.” groups used the space for offices and stor- rials in the 1960s when Bohannon was built. A grant from the Student Union and funding The program is supervised by EIG and age. However, once John Carroll University Asbestos in the building will be removed by from Student Affairs and Coburn’s family worked by volunteers. Those who dedicate purchased the Green Road Annex, Bohannon a contractor who is certified to do so. went into forming the program. their time to the cause help maintain the up- was vacated. Certain aspects of the Bohannon demoli- Due to liability issues this project took a lot keep of the bicycles. The University considered other options tion are still under consideration including of time and effort on the part of junior Alex Ryan Stargell, a volunteer for the Co-op, for the space, but ultimately decided to de- the size of the parking lot, how to treat storm Valigosky, president of JCU’s Environmental said, “I love bikes in general. Having the op- molish it. water run-off, and whether to salvage the old Issues Group, and Christopher Shiel, EIG’s portunity to work on bikes is really fun. If I “Some studies were done to evaluate greenhouse. faculty adviser. can help others to start riding too, that would the cost of renovation but ultimately the No exact date has been set for Bohannon’s “It was a long time coming,” Valigosky be really cool.” building was too energy inefficient and the demolition, although Niehoff’s goal is to have said. “It sounds like a lot of people are going to Bicycles will be available for students university did not need the additional space,” new parking in place by the fall of 2011. be into it on campus. I think it will be big.” and faculty members to rent free of charge. The mission of the Bicycle Co-op is to Helmets, locks and bicycles are available to encourage faculty and students to ride bikes to be checked out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each campus rather than drive. This will cut down day outside the entrance to the Johnson Nata- on traffic in and around the University. The torium, near the Rec Desk. The bicycles can program also helps reduce the University’s be rented for 24 hours during the week or for carbon footprint. Mayor Infeld, who cut the the entire weekend. ribbon at Friday’s ceremony, took a moment In order for a student to checkout a bike, to reflect on the project. he or she must provide his or her Carroll Card “The Bicycle Co-op program is a wonder- and Banner I.D. code. Participants must sign ful tribute to Dr. Coburn,” she said. “He was a liability agreement before the bike can be someone I knew as a teacher and an avid released. The Coburn Bicycle Co-op is not bicyclist. Miles would be happy to know available to alumni or those with a courtesy that there is this program to help encourage card or family membership. “It sounds like a lot of people are going to be into it on campus.” – Alex Valigosky Photo by Stephen Baznik President of JCU’s Environmental Issues Group JCU’s goal is to have Bohannon leveled and parking in place by the fall of 2011. Campus Calendar : Sept. 23 - Sept. 29

23 Thursday 24 Friday 25 Saturday 26 Sunday 27 Monday 28 Tuesday 29 Wednesday The Trippin’ Homecoming late The A Homecoming “The Ignation Way The Varsity The American Billies (A Dave night breakfast Homecoming Mass and of Proceeding: Volleyball team Red Cross and Matthew’s tribute will feature free dance will be breakfast to Spiritually and will play at Case JCU’s department Education” band) perform on food and bingo held at the Rock- follow, will Western Reserve of Military presented by Jim the Quad from in Schott Dining n-Roll Hall of be held in St. University at Science sponsor Menkhaus in the 7 p.m. a blood drive in 7- 8 p.m. Hall from Fame from Francis Chapel at O’Dea Room from the Murphy Room 10:30- 11:30 p.m. 8-12 p.m. 10 a.m. 12- 1 p.m. from 12- 7 p.m. We deliver till 2 a.m. 7 days a week!

2 medium 1-topping pizzas $11.99 Large pizza with up to 3 toppings $10.00 5 The Carroll News Campuswww.jcunews.com Spotlight September 23, 2010 Rec Plex kicks cancer John Carroll groups participate in young boy’s kickball fundraiser

Clara Richter As incentive to fundraise as much as possible, the team that The Carroll News raises the most money will also get the opportunity to play kickball in the outfield of Progressive Field. Quinn Clarke, a nine-year-old Kristie Maravalli, the head of The Student-Athlete Adviso- boy from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, ry Committee, is working in collaboration with the intramural loves to play kickball. He also has department to host this event. Assistant Director of Recreation pediatric cancer. So, Quinn decided and acting Director of Recreation Courtney Farver, as well as to use his favorite game to fundraise Assistant Athletic Director Jane Evans are working alongside for his favorite cause. Thus Kick-It Maravalli. Intramural Student Supervisor Tym Tagliaferro was created. is collaborating with Maravalli, Farver and Evans to make Kick-It is a well-known national Kick-It a successful event at JCU. fundraising effort used to raise money for pediatric cancer. Maravalli said, “Quinn Clarke approached the athletic One hundred percent of the fundraising goes toward the department. After only one meeting the Student Athlete Advi- Children’s Tumor Foundation and Curesearch. sory Committee chose to participate and asked the intramural Kick-It is a three-day event coming to John Carroll Uni- department to collaborate with us.” versity. The event begins on Nov. 11 and ends on Nov. 13. Maravalli and Farver are currently working to promote JCU students will be able to form teams to collect funding Kick-It on campus. In order to better advertise Kick-It, the and participate in the tournament. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is forming a market- During the three days, teams will compete in games of ing committee. The Intramural department is using all of its kickball. The games will have allotted times and the winner resources to promote the fundraiser. of each game will advance to the next round. The winning It will promote Kick-It at various sporting events and team, along with the team that raised the most money will be throughout homecoming. They will have a table set up in recognized at the JCU versus Baldwin-Wallace home football the Atrium for students to approach, ask questions and get game on Nov. 13. involved. Students can find more information about the tour- In addition to participating in this game, these teams nament, forming teams and raising money. From http://www.choosingtoparticipate.org/ will present the total funds to Quinn Clarke and the Kick-It For more information about Quinn Clarke’s story or other Quinn Clarke, as pictured on Kick-It’s website, is to Organization. Kick-It events visit www.kick-it.org. promote his dream. Sophomore Checkups offer guidance Second year initiative proves to be informative for returning students

Kaitlin Gill They are familiar with school, but still have questions about all the available appointments within the Career Center, Ca- Campus Spolight Editor the resources available to them.” reer Connection is explained, we talk about our internship Sophomore Andrew Martin said, “Going into the meeting program.” The Career Center at John Carroll University is currently I thought it could possibly be a waste of time. I felt that since The internship programs consist of classes for which stu- conducting Sophomore Checkups. This is the second consecu- I knew my major and possible career choices that the Career dents can receive credit hours. tive year these checkups have occurred. The Career Center Center could not be of any use.” “These classes can be taken for zero, one, two or three credit mailed appointment cards to sophomore students. The check- Even for students certain of their career path, Martin in- hours. The zero credit hour transcript notation is really helpful ups last around fifteen minutes. These sessions emphasize the sisted the meeting was surprisingly helpful. for students who don’t have room to add another credit hour resources available to students at JCU. Martin said, “Even though I know my major will be Ac- but need college credit. For those students who have intern- Graduate Assistant of the Career Center, Paul Clapp sched- countancy, I learned valuable information about the assistance ships that require college credit but have a full load, they can uled the checkup meetings between sophomore students and that is offered at John Carroll regarding career opportuni- sign up for a zero credit transcript notation,” said Clapp. career assistants. There are six career assistants available at ties.” Besides internship classes, the Career Center offers other the Career Center to conduct checkups. Clapp and his six CA’s Even if students know their intended major or have classes. Students can apply for a maximum of four career collaborate year-round on projects to help make students aware already declared a major, the checkups will be helpful in education classes. Students who find themselves struggling of the opportunities that the Career Center offers. further guidance and steps to take for internship and career to find a career path are encouraged to take either Introduc- Sophomore checkups with career assistants are not man- opportunities. tion to Careers or Exploring Your Options. There are also datory, but attendance is strongly encouraged. They are not “The Sophomore Checkup gave me more of an understand- introduction courses that aim toward specific majors such as required for other grade levels. ing of what the Career Center has to offer. Even as a sopho- accounting and psychology. Clapp said, “We have identified the sophomore year as one more I like to know that when it comes time for internships The Sophomore Checkup meetings help students learn to of the most important times for students. Sophomores are in and job opportunities there is a place for help,” said Martin. balance college credit hours, as well as internships with a full a unique time because they have a full year under their belts. Clapp said that this meeting is concerned with revealing all schedule. The Career Center helps students learn more about the resources their academic goals and how to attain them. available to “It was helpful to know that when it comes time to pursue students. an internship that the Career Center was there for guidance,” Clapp said, said Martin. “It is our goal Clapp points out that students are paying for these services to educate anyway, so why not use them. the students “We explain our mission of the Career Center. The fact is on a variety students are paying a lot of money to go to school here, and of things. It everything we offer is at no charge to the students. We want is important to make sure we are able to help the students identify what for the stu- they are passionate about, where they are needed in the world dents to actu- and how they can get there,” said Clapp. ally step foot The Career Center is there to provide support for the stu- in the Career dents, to encourage them to utilize the center’s resources and Center be- services in order to be academically successful. cause some In reference to how the checkups are helpful, Martin said, students don’t “Now when I am trying to land an internship I will know who know where to contact for direction, since it can be quite competitive to we are locat- find an opportunity.” ed on cam- According to the Career Center, last year’s sophomore pus. We talk checkups were successful. Clapp said, “last year we had over about four 55 percent of the sophomores attend their checkup, which is main points a great number when compared to other universities around with the stu- the country who do similar programs.” Photo taken by Taylor Horen dents, career The Career Center is available to students for academic Career Assistants Doug Hayes and Lauren Bajda run through a trial Sophomore Checkup, which education resources. These check ups are provided so that students may is a main responsibility at the Career Center. (CE) classes, better know how to set themselves up for success. 6 Arts & Life September 23, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News ‘Bodies’ exhibition spotlights anatomy Jennifer Holton which include the muscular, urinary the best dissectors in the world,” are still bendable, so they can be A side-by-side display of healthy Arts & Life Editor and reproductive system. said Mahan. positioned into the poses one sees versus smoke-blackened lungs as The various bodies lo- Undergoing the process when walking through the gal- well as a woman’s breast affected by Whether students are science cated throughout the ex- of “Polymer Preservation,” leries. “They then go through cancer show guests the detrimental majors, anatomy gurus, or just plain hibit come from persons the bodies are first dis- a hardening process,” she effects that can harm one’s body. interested in the makeup of our who lived in China sected with a chemical to said. “It is important to see how mi- human figure, “Bodies... The Ex- and died from natural prevent decay and then In addition to the 12 raculous the body is and what can hibition” may be the exhibit to see causes. dismembered to highlight full body specimens and happen to it without proper care to learn more about the machines “The specimens specific organs and systems 250 organs are five hu- and maintenance, considering some humans inhabit. were dissected and pre- of the body. man embryos and seven of the leading causes of death are Currently residing in downtown served in China, as the According to Mahan, fetuses at differing stages of preventable,” said Mahan. Cleveland, the exhibit focusing Chinese are known to be the tissue is then filled development. With a Student I.D. students will solely on the human form is one some of with acetone, and the bod- be able to purchase a ticket for $18 of the 12 showings throughout the ies are placed in a vacuum to experience the in-depth look into country. of silicone. As the acetone multiple systems of the human body, Dissected cadavers, individual gases release from the allowing them to, according to Ma- body parts, and intricate poses are dried tissue, the silicone han, grasp a unique experience. the main attractions of the exhibi- replaces the acetone. “[Bodies] provides an ex- tion, whose central purpose is Once complet- perience and knowledge education through the use of ed, the bodies that cannot be obtained the flayed and plasticized in the classroom from figures. a textbook or plastic “With 12 full- models,” she said. body specimens and “Neither of those, 250 organs, the ex- [unlike “Bodies”] hibit strives to educate offer the anatomical visitors of the importance differences unique to of knowing about and car- each human body nor do ing for one’s body,” said Alisa they display disease.” Mahan, education outreach coor- “Bodies…The Exhibition” dinator for the exhibit. is located on 4th and Euclid The exhibit allows its visitors and is scheduled to remain open to explore the various systems of through the end of October. For the body, getting up close to the more information, visit www.bodi- specimens to view systems, some of estheexhibition.com/cleveland. Photo from gigapan.org Peabody’s Downunder Legendary concert club provides entertainment for Clevelanders Nichole Hunt The Carroll News sometimes difficult to do. But with Zitterbart explained that concert tickets priced between $6 what sets this venue apart from Located on East 21st street in and $29, shows have become cost- others in the area, is that Pea- Cleveland behind the Wolstein effective and nearly impossible to body’s is the perfect size. Center, The Legendary Peabody’s pass up. According to the owner, concert club is the perfect venue to Zitterbart also mentioned that it is bigger than most but not spend any night of the week. shows can “sometimes sell out so large that it loses its under- Originally opened as one stage weeks in advance.” ground feel. back in the 1960s, Peabody’s has The three types of various stages Peabody’s also features its expanded to three stages, three Peabody’s features include the main own Battle of the Bands for bars, two floors, and a completely stage, Pirates Cove, and the Rock aspiring artists and musicians. original concert experience. Star stage. The main stage is where With no entry fee and any “Back in the mid–1960s the visitors can find the headliners. band welcome to enter, this venue was opened as one stage in However, Pirates Cove has been recurring Saturday and Sun- the Flats,” said owner Chris Zitter- home to many local underground day event held during the year bart. “I’d say we officially opened punk bands along with some bigger awards the winner with a grand as Peabody’s around 1977.” names. The Rock Star stage has been prize of $1,000 in cash, $1,000 With tickets purchased mostly played by names like the Ataris and in studio time provided by Lava on the Internet, Zitterbart stressed Wiz Khalifa. This stage also features Room recordings and a headlin- the advantage of checking out comedy performances frequently ing spot at Peabody’s. The Legendary Peabody’s Cleveland is a hot spot for Photo from Katie Sheridan Peabody’s website, as it is a great showcased. If one is already an estab- music aficionados. spot to check for free tickets or All these stages provide what lished band looking for a date giveaways for special shows. Zitterbart described as “that edgy to play, Zitterbart suggests He is proud that Peabody’s sup- are the independent rock club of With the cost of day-to-day underground experience” perfect for calling the booking office, just be ports the local bands. the rock and roll capital,” Zitterbart living constantly rising, finding that up close and personal feel with sure to know what kind of sound it “I think what makes us so impor- said. “We’re a do-it-yourself busi- a reasonably priced evening is your favorite performances. is you play. tant to Cleveland is that we really ness, and proud of it.”

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of This section is dedicated to honor those Twitter-happy celebrities who take the time out of their busy day to drop us a line or two of wisdom and humor. If there is a celeb the Week tweet you find worthy, e-mail it to [email protected]! “Jersey Shore” cast member states Vinny Guadagnino his opinion on technology’s use creation of automatic public bathroom appliances. “I wish I were (sin) 2 and you were “I hate how bathrooms have auto- matic soap, sink, and paper towels (cos),2 because together we could ... but then you cancel that all out be one.” by touching the door handle.” *Submit your own pick-up lines by e-mailing [email protected]. Photo from usmagazine.com Arts & Life 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com September 23, 2010 Of Montreal ‘False Priest’: 13 tracks of terrible ALBUM REVIEW

Of Montreal

Noah Lamprecht The Carroll News

There are plenty of reasons to wish it was still 2004. “Hey! Arnold” was still being aired, there was a thrilling presidential race to ignore, and Of Montreal was still good. But in the last six years Kevin Barnes has developed a problem. He’s forgotten that there’s a difference between making idiosyncratic, off-the-wall-awesome pop albums and trying to bring back the Bee Gees. This issue is one that is unfortunately passed off on fans of his band whose 10th studio album, False Priest, was released last week. The 53 minute tour of mediocrity passes with little relief from track one, “I Feel Ya’ Strutter,” to track 13, “You Do Mutilate?” fashion, undertones of one half of a failed Unfortunately, I’ve had a falling out with prove the fact that this a CD that is less I now know that Barnes is all sorts of relationship. This would be fine, but gone Barnes and company because of the lyrics than marginal. frustrated, though mostly with sex and is the spacey, seemingly night-terror fueled False Priest’s songs contain. The prevailing In an interview over the summer Barnes himself, and that he has turned to a combina- trippiness of vintage Of Montreal. sound and songwriting of the record are culled said that on False Priest, “We try to have tion of R&B, club rap, and Scissor Sisters As philosopher Philip J. Fry once noted, from the worst of 70s disco-funk and served these moments where you’re really having b-sides to fill the void. “that dog won’t hunt monsignor.” There is up with cover art and liner notes. your mind blown, especially if you’re listen- With lyrics like “I want somebody to nothing wrong with a common thread or The album as a whole sounds like some- ing to it on headphones.” frisk me / I want this night to distort me / But inspiration for an album, but here it just thing a little less structured than Barnes sitting I thought I missed something the first I didn’t come here just to see you dancing seems like one unending lament about the down at any of the instruments he plays this three times through, so I put on my own / No, or to admire your art” from “Like A difficulties of life as Kevin Barnes. time around and winging it. headphones for three more listens and the Tourist” half chanted over a generic beat, The only true standout is the appropri- More often than not the songs contain sec- only thing that blew my mind was how far my exasperation rises with his. ately chosen single “Coquette, Coquette.” tions in which Barnes talks, whines, and then Of Montreal has fallen. On “Girl Named Hello” he moans that, With its twisted vision of putting a lover builds up to wails about how fed up he is with My opinions of this record are summed up “If I treated someone else / The way I treat on a pedestal played out over a stomping the topic of each particular track, which is on the song “Famine Affair”: “I don’t want myself / I’d be in jail” Apparently he can’t back-beat and crunchy guitars, the song usually some form of sexual frustration. you anymore / I don’t love you anymore / stand his band’s new sound either. reminds me why I liked Of Montreal in the Duets with Solange Knowles and Janelle Go away / Go away / Go away / Go away/ All 13 of the songs have, in some first place. Monáe on several songs do nothing to im- You’re a bad thing / A terrible thing.” Photo from townballroom.com Find unique ways to stay fit with JCU fitness classes Dale Armbruster According to WebMD, learning and prac- and yoga had two distinct styles that would The Carroll News Fall 2010 ticing relaxation techniques like meditation benefit different people. Another school year has started at John and yoga, for stress management has numer- In addition to cycling, yoga and Pilates, Fitness Schedule Carroll, and once again some students are ous health benefits, like better sleep and more the group fitness studio offers many other looking for ways to keep themselves fit. energy throughout the day. programs for students looking to stay active. Many people look for ways to forget about Also offered in the group fitness studio is Kickboxing, salsa dancing and Zumba are that big test or important meeting coming up a power yoga class. also offered every week and can be joined at All classes take later in the day or week. Stephanie Vondra, a any time. For more information on any of place in the Group Fitness Also, people look for classes and pro- sophomore, said it is a per- these classes, contact the recreation desk Studio unless otherwise noted. grams that branch out from machine and fect class for someone look- at x1610. cardio work. ing for a challenging yet relaxing Monday This fall, students can participate in many experience. Cycling: noon – 1 p.m. programs that vary from the traditional work- “It was a very tranquil environ- Zumba: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ment, with very calming music to out pattern; classes like cycling, power yoga and Pilates. relax to,” said Vondra. Tuesday Others found the class helped after All classes are paid for primarily by the Kickboxing: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Student Activity Fee, with some sessions just one session. “It definitely helped requiring a small fee. Many of the classes me,” said sophomore Ben Rossi. “It Power Yoga: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. are available to members of the community was difficult, but I felt much more who pre-register, while students are free to relaxed and flexible after I left the Wednesday attend any sessions. class.” Kickboxing: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Where cycling is concerned, according to Seven power yoga sessions Salsa dancing: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. the LiveStrong Foundation, cycling class is are available to students one of the most efficient ways to burn calories throughout the week at vari- Thursday and lose weight. ous times to accommodate Freshman Kelsey Aerni raved about the different school schedules. Cycling: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. effects John Carroll’s cycling class has had Pilates is also offered as a Power Yoga: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on her. class for students looking for an “The combination of strobe lights and alternative to power yoga. Friday music creates a unique environment,” she “To me, I found it to be a more energetic Cycling: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. said. “Steven [the instructor] really knows class as opposed to the relaxing power yoga,” Power Yoga: noon – 1 p.m. how to motivate you and get you to work sophomore Jen Morell said. “You work with weights and bands and more physical up a sweat.” Photo from yogamad.com Aerni said, “[It is a] difficult but reward- things than yoga.” ing class.” The hour-long cycling class takes Morell added that place Monday through Friday in the group while both were re- fitness studio. warding, Pilates

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Sean Webster World News Editor The only thing we have to fear is irrational fear itself World Briefing 1. Iran says it’s ready to negotiate again Ah, the glory days. Back when I was a freshman, JCU’s Speaking to a group of U.S. reporters, Iranian President Mah- dining service was top notch. To-go boxes were free. You moud Ahmadinejad, pictured left, warned that if the United could use a meal swipe at Einstein’s for breakfast and at States attacked Iran over its nuclear program, it would get en- the Inn Between for dinner. And in the dining hall, you tangled in a war that would make previous American conflicts could grab a tray right when you walked in and put as seem small in comparison. However, he also rejected the idea many plates on it as you wanted. that tensions would ever reach that point. While he denied that That all lasted until Barack Obama was elected presi- the latest round of economic sanctions was hurting Iran, he dent… made it clear that the Iranians were ready to get back to the I’m kidding, of course. But I’m sure Obama must miss negotiating table. While Iran insists that its nuclear program his glory days too. He arrived at the White House while is for peaceful purposes only and it is not pursuing a nuclear riding on a massive amount of popular support. Now his arsenal, the United States warns that Iran is nearing “nuclear approval rating is less than 50 percent. So where did all weapons capability” and is preventing inspectors from carry- his support go? ing out comprehensive inspections of its nuclear facilities. To be honest, it’s no surprise that Obama’s poll num- 2. North Korea likely to announce new ruler bers have taken a hit. I think the only president whose North Korea announced that the ruling Workers’ Party would poll numbers didn’t go down after two years was William hold a major meeting next week, the first such meeting in 30 Henry Harrison. (Too soon!) years. Analysts expect leader Kim Jong-il, pictured left, will But what’s alarming is why his ratings have gone formally designate his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, as his heir down. apparent. While Kim Jong-il, who came to power in 1994 after There are a lot of really good reasons to disagree with his father’s death, had years of formal training to prepare him Obama’s policies. Maybe you don’t like his stance on for his role, his son has had no such training and is something taxes, or the economy, or health care, or foreign policy, of a mystery to the world. Some analysts expected the meeting or all of the above. But unfortunately, the more I talk to to be held earlier in the month and suspect the delays to be a people, and the more I read the newspaper, and the more result of Kim’s failing health. However, the delay also might I trove around the dirty basement of the Internet in the be a result of the recent storms and flooding in North Korea, comment section of blogs and YouTube videos, the more which likely made it difficult for party delegates to travel to I realize that what is really hurting Obama’s approval rat- the country’s capital where the meeting is to be held. ings is irrational fear. You all know what I’m talking about. And if you don’t, Image from nytimes.com 3. Developing nations will receive clean stoves you’re probably guilty. Just over this past weekend, for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that the example, a man told me that he honestly believed Obama United States will work with the Global Alliance for Clean wanted to reform health care so that, if you couldn’t afford Cookstoves to provide 100 million clean-burning stoves to a certain medication or procedure, the government would villages in Africa, Asia and South America by 2020. Nearly not let you get it – even if your life depended on it. What three billion people in the developing world cook their meals was even scarier about this belief was that it came from on primitive indoor stoves fueled by crop waste, wood, coal an educated, upper-class family man. and dung, as seen in the picture at left. Every year, accord- Here’s another example: a couple weeks ago, one of ing to the United Nations, smoke from these stoves kills 1.9 my friends admitted in innocent, wide-eyed sincerity that million people, mostly women and children, from lung and he heard Obama wanted to get rid of credit cards and, in- heart diseases and low birth weight. The stoves also contribute stead, give everyone a certain amount of money to spend to global warming as a result of the millions of tons of soot based on their job. they spew into the atmosphere and the deforestation caused Now I’m sure every president has been affected at least by cutting down trees to fuel them. a little bit by the rumor mill, but it seems to be different for Obama. A recent Pew Research Survey found that 12 4. Lady Gaga fights ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ percent of Americans believe the rumor that Obama is Lady Gaga visited Maine on the eve of a key Senate vote to Muslim. A similar percentage believes the rumor that he urge its two senators to help repeal the military’s ‘don’t ask, was not born in the United States. don’t tell’ policy on gays. Lady Gaga criticized what she How is this nation supposed to have a legitimate called the injustice of having good-hearted gay soldiers kicked political conversation when people think the president out of the military while straight soldiers who harbor hatred is a communist Muslim foreigner who wants to kill your toward gays are allowed to fight for their country. However, grandma? the next day, the Senate rejected attempts to open a debate Here’s the answer: it can’t. on the policy. Opposition came from all senate Republicans I’m not sure exactly where this fear is stemming from, and a few Democrats. The vote was a setback for President although I could probably take a couple guesses. But I Barack Obama, who promised to repeal the policy during his won’t get into that now. Instead, I want to point out the presidential campaign. However, Republicans and many in dangers of a society that lives in fear. Fear fogs the mind, the military fear that it could damage morale at a time when confuses the conscience, and can make a person violate the the armed forces are fighting two wars. values that he or she holds most dear. Fear is also reflexive. People fear things they don’t know that much about. 5. Israel offers deal in return for captured spy Events from this past summer show that this irratio- Israeli officials have offered to extend the temporary morato- nal fear of Obama is oozing into other parts of society. rium on settlement construction for three months in exchange The Arizona immigration law revealed Americans’ fear for the release by the United States of Jonathan Jay Pollard, of immigrants. The overturning of Proposition 8 in pictured left. In 1987, Pollard pleaded guilty to spying for California revealed our fear of homosexuals. And the Israel and is serving a life sentence in an American jail. The infamous “Ground Zero Mosque” has revealed our fear settlement moratorium is due to end on Sept. 26, and Palestin- of Muslims. ian officials have said they would end peace negotiations if But a pretty famous American once said that “the only Israeli settlement construction resumes in Palestinian territory. thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Netanyahu also made Pollard a bargaining point in 1998 in negotiations with Palestinians under the mediation of President Bill Clinton. Contact Sean Webster at – AP images and information u [email protected] Image from presstv.ir compiled by Sean Webster. World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com September 23, 2010 jcunews.com World News Poll Should the Bush tax cuts be extended? Yes, but only for Americans making less than $250k/year 54% (7 votes)

No 31% (4 votes)

Yes, they should be made permanent 8% (1 vote)

Yes, but only for a few years 8% (1 vote) THIS WEEK’S QUESTION AP Clayton Gansner, 10, of St. Louis, shows his support for the Tea Party during the “Gateway to November” rally hosted by the St. Louis Tea Party and Tea Party Patriots on Sept. 12 at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Would you vote for a Muslim Tea Party wins big in primaries presidential candidate? Go online at www.jcunews.com to vote in the poll, and check out the next issue to see the results. Kevin Grande to repeal his health care package passed Republicans,” said Schwab. All of these Staff Reporter earlier this year. They see these statutes aforementioned characteristics play into Last week, insurgent Republican as representative of a government that is the hands of the opposition party. Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell spending well beyond its means and is Despite this, Schwab also points out narrowly defeated Republican Congress- hindering individual freedom and free that a few of these races may have a Word for Word man Mike Castle in the party’s Delaware enterprise. As such, they see Washing- significant impact on the ability of the “ k” primary. Castle, a former governor of the ton insiders as complicit in the policies Republicans to take back the senate. “At this age, I’m not even buying Delaware and the state’s only member in which explode government influence in “Political commentators like Charlie green bananas.” the House of Representatives, was the citizen’s daily lives. Cook … have changed the status of the – Judge Wesley E. Brown of the United States District preferred candidate of party leaders. As This movement has ousted several Senate races in Nevada and Delaware,” Court who, at age 103, could become the oldest a social moderate, his politics were more high profile Republicans including Sen. said Schwab. practicing federal judge in the history of the United appealing to a state that was carried by Arlen Specter, Sen. Robert Bennett and Prior to Tea Party candidate Sharron States in less than a year. President Barack Obama by 15 percent- Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Specter switched Angle winning the Republican primary, (The New York Times) age points in the 2008 election. parties, as did Governor Charlie Crist many thought the race would be won While O’Donnell has never held a of Florida, who is now running as an by Republicans. Now, however, it’s political office and has socially conser- Independent after falling in the polls a toss up. Similarly, in Delaware the “We can finally announce that the vative views, she was able to capitalize to Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio in Democratic candidate, Chris Coons, is Macondo 252 well is effectively dead.” on a trend sweeping through Republican the Republican primary. Bennett and favored over O’Donnell whereas Castle – Retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen, who an- Senate primaries across the country. Murkowski, along with party establish- was a strong favorite over Coons. The nounced that BP had finally sealed the deep-sea well that Eight incumbent or party endorsed ment picks in five other states, have lost difference in these races could prevent gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico Republican politicians have fell to to primary challengers affiliated with the the GOP from gaining the 10 needed for several months. (Al Jazeera) outsider candidates related to the Tea Tea Party movement. seats in the Senate in order to gain con- Party movement. The movement arose Larry Schwab, a professor of political trol in that body. out of Republican Congressman Ron science at John Carroll University, points While Tea Party candidates have “I think we ought to say, ‘Look, don’t go Paul’s presidential campaign, in which out that the general trend of the party of made an impact on the 2010 congres- back to the shovel brigade — give us two the term was used to describe a fund- the President losing seats in midterm sional elections, it is largely tempered more years; if you don’t feel better you can raiser. Paul’s campaign emphasized the elections, the sluggish economy, and that by the trends of recent history and the virtues of small government and fiscal most of these challenges are occurring in poor economy. The movement has throw us all out.’” conservatism, tenants that the Tea Party states that would likely elect a Repub- seemed to take hold in predominantly – Bill Clinton on what the Democrats’ strategy should movement has adopted. lican contribute to lessen the ability of Republican leaning states, but in some be for the upcoming congressional elections. Supporters and candidates that en- Democrats to portray their opponents as states such as Nevada and Delaware is (The New York Times) dorse the movement are opposed to out of the mainstream. making a critical impact on the elections Obama’s $787 billion stimulus and want “The important thing is that they are in those states. “I’m a little nervous... I’m also scared. But I am peaceful because I’ve got Despite threats, Afghans take to polls Jesus with me.” – Teresa Lewis, the first woman to face the death Michael Reiser their hearts.” He also commented on the Afghanistan. The results of the election penalty in the United States in five years for conspiring Staff Reporter Taliban, saying “they should serve their could take up to six weeks to be properly with two men to kill her husband and stepson in 2002. Afghanistan took another step toward country and participate.” Approximately collected and counted. The presidential The U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt the execution, democracy this past weekend with their 400,000 soldiers and policemen were election of last year did not have a final scheduled for Sept. 23. (BBC) third major election, but not without deployed by the Afghan government and result until months after the election. violence and reports of mass fraud. How- NATO. According to the Free and Fair Despite the threat of violence and re- ever, for the most part, the election went Election Foundation of Afghanistan, the ports of fraud, the Afghan people found “I never in my worst nightmare on as planned. According to the Wash- minor elections of the season preceding the positives outweighed the negatives, imagined I would be a prisoner. I never ington Post, 40 percent of the registered the ones this weekend, were the most and still got out and exercised their right saw it coming. And I never imagined my population cast their votes, but 17 of the violent since the dismantling of Taliban to vote. World leaders supported the country’s 34 provinces reported attacks rule in 2001. courage of the people of Afghanistan family would have to suffer like this.” – Sarah Shourd, the American hiker released from by insurgents in efforts to disrupt the Many efforts were taken to prevent for participating in the election. The an Iranian prison where she had been held for 410 days. elections and discourage people to vote. the widespread election fraud of that Secretary-General of the UN, Ban Ki- She finally returned to the United States on Sept. 20. Reports from the Afghan commission which has happened in past elections. moon, praised the “fully Afghan-led (CNN) chief, Fazal Ahmad Manawi, said that Workers reported thousands of fraudu- parliamentary elections under extremely the most common method of fraud was lent registration cards and ballots even difficult circumstances.” “I decided to that many voters were able to remove the before the election took place. An of- vote for a new candidate,” an Afghan “unremovable” ink from their fingers in ficial of the Independent Election Com- man told the Washington Post. “What “We want to show the American people order to vote again. mission, Zekeria Barakzai, said that the did the old parliament do? Nothing. I’m we are listening and we believe Earlier in the week, Taliban insur- valid “ballot papers have a special code, going to look at the ballot, find a new Washington has run roughshod over the gents had kidnapped a parliamentary which cannot easily be falsified.” He name and vote for that person.” He went American people.” candidate and 18 election officials. The also commented that the commission on to tell them that he was threatened on – Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), one of the architects Taliban threatened to kill candidates and “held discussions with security offi- his way to pray at the mosque that morn- of the Republicans’ long-awaited governing agenda, other workers, as well as cutting off the cials about what to do to prevent such ing by two flyers threatening citizens which will be unveiled on Sept. 23. (Washington Post) ink-stained fingers of voters. Afghan falsification from happening. Due to the not to vote. He had this to say about President Hamid Karzai attempted to efforts of the commission, several people the intimidation efforts of the Taliban: encourage his citizens to “vote from were arrested in different provinces of “These letters will not scare us.” – Compiled by Sean Webster. 12 Sports September 23, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Tim's Turn Volleyball wins six matches in five days

Zach Mentz The Carroll News

John Carroll University’s volley- ball team faced a rigorous schedule Tim Ertle recently with six matches in five Sports Editor days from Sept. 14 through Sept. 18, but they made their jobs look I’ve reached the easy as they won all six matches in breaking point impressive fashion. The first of six wins came on I love the Cleveland Browns. Sept. 14 against Ursuline College at I can’t say that enough or with the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center. enough enthusiasm. It’s sickening Senior setter Meredith McDiar- how much I love them. mid was recognized briefly before I love them. I love them. I love the home match as she recently them. You get the point. became the Blue Streaks’ all-time But it’s getting to be quite clear leader in assists. After the recogni- that they don’t love me back and it’s tion for the lone senior on the team, getting old. the Blue Streaks swept the visiting Every Sunday it’s the same Arrows in three games, winning the thing. Home games have become a match by scores of 25-14, 26-24 Photo by Taylor Horen ritual that, when I look at it mapped and 25-16. The Blue Streaks volleyball team won six matches in five days to improve their record to 12-4 to start the 2010 out on paper, seems tortuous to go The JCU volleyball team then season. The early season record matches the best record to start a season since the 1994 team. through: traveled to Delaware, Ohio the and sophomore Melanie Rodriguez to the victory. playing one match at a time,” head Wake up. following night on Sept. 15 to had 29 digs, one shy of her career- In their final match against Johns coach Cally Plummer said. “Our Go downtown to tailgate. square off against Ohio Wesleyan high, against the Tartans. Hopkins, McDiarmid had 49 assists main focus was to avenge previous Convince myself we can win. University. They seemed to have After clean sweeps on day one, and Fox had 18 kills to help the years at Carnegie Mellon. We went The game starts. no trouble, sweeping the Battling JCU didn’t show any signs of let- Blue Streaks defeat the Blue Jays 0-4 there last year.” Opponent scores. Bishops in three games: 25-11, 25- ting up as they defeated Allegheny in four games. With the recent hot streak, the Opponents scores again. 20 and 25-17. College 25-21, 20-25, 25-16, 24-26 “This past week has been crazy program is off to the best start since I realize we can’t win. After a well-deserved day off, the and 15-7 in their first match. Finally, with the number of games we had,” 1994 as they currently have a record Game ends. Blue Streaks traveled to Pittsburgh, they knocked off Johns Hopkins McDiarmid said. “Our games on of 12-4. We officially don’t win. Pa. to compete in the Carnegie Mel- University 26-24, 27-25, 18-25 Tuesday and Wednesday were basi- “It’s a great feeling. I’m so happy Then I get mad and go home. lon Crossover Tournament. and 25-19. cally a warm-up for what we were for the players and it’s showing that In life, when we do something On day one of the tournament, Whereas on day one it was the going to see at Carnegie Mellon.” hard work in the spring and summer we don’t enjoy, we typically don’t JCU swept two more opponents as underclassmen standing out, the With their recent run, the team is paying off,” Plummer said. “We do it ever again. At least if we can they defeated Trine University 25- veterans highlighted day two. has now won eight of their last 10 have a great group of freshmen, help it. 23, 25-17 and 25-14 and the host Against Allegheny College, matches, including six in a row, and great leadership with Meredith [Mc- As Browns fans, and Bills fans Carnegie Mellon Tartans 26-24, McDiarmid had an astounding 61 the team seems to be playing their Diarmid], Kerry [Fox] and Melanie are included here too, we do it to 25-19 and 25-19. assists, her most in one match since best volleyball of the season. [Rodriguez], as well as the others. ourselves week after week, year Sophomore Sarah Slagle had a 2007 and junior Kerry Fox had a “We have just been playing It’s really just a great mix that’s after year. season-high 18 digs against Trine career-best 23 attacks to contribute together as a team and just really working so far this season.” Heck, we’re going on decade after decade. We never learn, or our love is Blue Streak men’s and women’s soccer round-up too strong that we’re blinded by the facts. Brendan Gulick In the third minute of the game, If you speak up in protest or Staff Reporter junior Rachel Grdina put JCU ahead stop watching, you’re then labeled with her third goal of the season. a bandwagon fan. Women Freshman Jackie Murrer knocked However, professional football is home her first collegiate goal late in a business and we, the fans, are con- The John Carroll women’s soc- the first half to give JCU the com- sumers. In no other business in the cer team has one goal in mind: manding edge at the break. world would a company sell a bad improve upon their semifinal exit Grdina added her second goal of product, and consumers continue to in the Ohio Athletic Conference the night and team-leading fourth of buy, buy and buy. Tournament from a year ago. the season just over 10 minutes into After Sunday’s game, the Browns The Blue Streaks totaled a 3-8-1 the second half, and freshman Nicki second loss (of many - I’ll go with record a year ago in non-conference Bohrer sealed the win with a goal in 13 or 14) of the season, a gentleman play before going 6-2-1 to finish the 69th minute. I was tailgating with brought up a the season. With the win, the Blue Streaks good point. The women are well on their way improved to a perfect 3-0 in home He said how he respected people to improving their first half record games. of my generation for our patience. after splitting games this week with In our lifetime, the Browns (and Case Western Reserve University Men Bills) have been miserable. Yet, we and Medaille College. continue to show support and buy Their current record stands at The John Carroll men’s soccer the product that they’re putting out 3-4, and they are coming off a con- team dropped two of three contests on the field. vincing 4-0 winning effort against this week after starting the year I thought about that long and the Medaille Mavericks. 3-1. hard. Maybe fans should stop go- The Blue Streaks defense has John Carroll holds a 4-3 overall ing altogether. Some people would been so important all year long. In record and they anticipate next Photo by Brittany Brocklesby say you’re a bandwagoner and you the game against the cross-town ri- Saturday’s return home for only the Junior Mari O’Neil, above, and the rest of her teammates didn’t allow a aren’t a real fan if you don’t support val Spartans, John Carroll’s defense second home game in the friendly shot on goal from Medaille for the first 33 minutes of the second half. your team through thick and thin. did not surrender a goal until the confines of Don Shula Stadium “We have played some great said. “But I need to be more authori- But at the current pace, we’re acting 75th minute. A goal just moments this season. defensive teams this year,” said tative. I need to run harder and faster as stupid consumers. before the end of the game brought The Blue Streaks lost a 2-0 con- sophomore midfielder Wycliffe at the defense.” I’ve been fortunate enough to the final to 2-0, but the Blue Streaks test at Hiram College on Sept. 14 Odhiambo. “They have waited for Junior goalie Carl Contrascier bum tickets off friends for quite a defense held their heads high and and lost a 2-1 matchup against Hope us to attack while trying to score on has made his presence known this few Browns games in a row, but carried that momentum into Satur- College on Sept. 17 before halting quick counter-attacks. They did a season, too. He has posted a 3-1 would I buy tickets now? Probably day’s contest. the losing streak at two games with nice job of that on Tuesday [Hiram] record in his four starts this season not. I don’t want to pay top dollar “This year’s defense has got- a 2-1 victory over Albion College and Friday [Hope], but we adjusted while also saving 11 shots. Senior for a bargain-bin product. ten stronger every game,” said on Sept. 18. well on Saturday [Albion].” forward Jeff Kosek leads the team When the product is good, people sophomore Amanda Buxton. “The Only one of the seven games the Odhiambo is coming off of an with three goals, while Odhiambo will come back to watch. That’s not communication and marking have Blue Streaks have played so far has All-Tournament selection in last and senior midfielder Joe Ciacchi being a bandwagoner, that’s being increased our overall play and will had a final score decided by more week’s Clarion Hotel Soccer Clas- have contributed two goals each. smart. If the teams build it, the fans keep getting better over time.” than two goals. sic. The team will return home for will come. All of that hard work was evident In each of those six games, John “I am a lot more confident in the first time in nearly a month when early and often in the Blue Streaks Carroll’s opponents have not scored Contact Tim Ertle at myself this season. I’m taking my they host Misericordia University bludgeoning of Medaille. more than two goals per contest. [email protected] shots and I’m finishing better,” he on Saturday at 10 a.m. Sports 13 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com September 23, 2010 Football dropped by Mount Union Cross country fares well at Catholic Championships Marietta up next for Homecoming game Dana Funyak The Carroll News Whether it’s home or away, the ability to pull out a win on the foot- ball field against the University of Mount Union, ranked second in the nation by d3football.com, has been a challenge for all programs over the past two decades. It’s no different for the John Car- roll Blue Streaks, as Saturday’s 51-7 victory gave Mount Union a win over JCU for the 21st consecutive season. After their most recent meeting, Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Department head coach Regis Scafe is looking for ways his team and coaching Junior Jake Smith, above at the Ric Sayre Invitational, was the first Blue staff can improve their record which Streak to cross the line at the National Catholic Championships. currently sits at 0-2, 0-1 in the Ohio Gene Natale Catholic Championships, held on Athletic Conference. Staff Reporter Sept. 17 at the University of Notre The offense is first on the list. Dame. Once again, the women’s By turning over the ball six times Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Department The women’s cross country team team showed their mettle, finishing last week, including three fumbles has been in top form to open the eighth among Division II and III and three interceptions, JCU’s of- Sophomore quarterback Michael Locke, above, and the Blue Streaks will be looking to rebound from two losses on when they host Marietta. 2010 season, and coaches across the schools participating in the meet. fense is going to be focusing hard on region are taking notice. “It’s the pack mentality that will decreasing self-inflicted mistakes. cally operating from under center, athletes Mount Union has, Hopkins The Blue Streak women were take us far,” Ford said. With Mount Union up 14-0 after threw just three passes but ran 10 prepared himself by studying film voted the seventh-best Division III Sophomore Ashley Aberl led the one quarter, the Blue Streaks had a times for 17 yards and the team’s and showing no intimidation. team in the Great Lakes region in the way for the Blue Streaks, finishing chance to cut the deficit in half but only touchdown. “The best tool for success for me Cross Country Coaches Association 16th among all Division II and III fumbled at the three-yard line. “The NFL uses the Wildcat, and on the field is the hard work the team rankings last week after opening the runners with a time of 19:25. Ab- Mount Union gained control in O’Brien is that guy,” Scafe said of puts into practice every single day,” season with solid performances at erl was followed by senior Kelly the end zone for a touchback, but his quarterback rotation. said Hopkins. “The first thing I’ll the Sayre Invitational and Sudeck Grieve, 43rd in 20:09, and junior more importantly took the momen- The defense isn’t completely off take is a grain of salt because of the Classic. Megan Lutz, 46th in 20:14. tum right from a Blue Streak offense the hook, either. loss, but the game also showed me “This is just the beginning,” head The men’s team had a solid out- that needed to capitalize on every Stopping the opponent on third that despite my 15 tackles, there is coach Dara Ford said. “We will just ing in South Bend as well, finishing opportunity afforded to them. down conversions is a concern. always room to get better individu- continue to improve, and hope to 13th out of 25 Division II and III JCU has been employing a two- The Purple Raiders were able to ally and as a team.” ride the momentum.” schools. quarterback system featuring sopho- complete 11 of their 14 attempts on Win or lose, there is always room The ranking matches John Car- The team finished the meet with more Michael Locke and junior third down. The Blue Streaks were for improvement, and the Blue roll’s highest-ever poll result, a mark three Blue Streaks placing in the top Devin O’Brien so far this season. just three of 13 on their tries. Streaks are ready for the next chal- that was set by last year’s squad 100 runners in the division. They Both quarterbacks are going to The defense was on the field for lenge as they take on the Pioneers of just before the NCAA Regional were led by junior Jake Smith who continue to be utilized because of 77 plays on Saturday, but they did Marietta College (1-1, 0-1 OAC) for Championships. The JCU women’s finished 31st in the division with a the different talents they bring to feature a bright spot. the Homecoming game on Saturday team won the team title at the Sayre time of 27:16. the team. Locke is more of a con- Reaching double figures in only at Don Shula Stadium. Invitational and placed third overall Rounding out the top three for ventional drop-back passer, while the third game of his career was JCU defeated Marietta 22-0 last in the Sudeck Classic. the Blue Streaks were freshman O’Brien runs more. sophomore Dominique Hopkins year as the defense forced five Over the weekend, both the Chuck Mule, 47th in 27:30, and In the loss to Mount Union, Locke with 15 tackles. turnovers and then-freshman Brad men’s and women’s cross country sophomore Pat Burns, who crossed threw 20 times while O’Brien, typi- Regardless of the high-caliber Marchese kicked five field goals. teams competed in the National 73rd in 27:56.

Streaks of the Week

Golf Soccer Football Volleyball Cross Country

Joe Zucker Rachel Grdina Dominique Hopkins Kerry Fox Ashley Aberl senior junior sophomore junior sophomore

Zucker earned medalist For the second time of her Hopkins was impressive Fox continues to team up At the National Catholic honors at the Ohio Athletic career (and second time in a in the Blue Streaks secondary with Meredith McDiarmid to Championships, Aberl finished Conference Fall Invitational week) Grdina recorded a two- while seeing his first extended form a splendid duo. The junior 16th in a field that was full of with a 27-hole score of 107. goal game. This time it came varsity action. He totaled a outside hitter slammed home a Division II and Division III JCU hosted and won the event, in a 4-0 win over Medaille career-high 15 tackles against career-high 23 kills in JCU’s participants. The Blue Streaks held at Fowler’s Mill Golf College on Saturday night at Mount Union from his safety win over Allegheny at the took eighth place in the Divi- Course in Chesterland. Shula Stadium. spot. Carnegie Mellon Crossover. sion II and Division III field. The Carroll News Do you like winning awards? So do we!

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The class served as training to prepare RAs for their positions. Late hires will not take this class until the spring of 2011. Original and late hires completed a summer training session Aug. 11 – 29. The late hiring process occurred too soon to the beginning of the school year. All RAs should be hired based on the same rigorous process. The search to fill available RA positions should have started earlier in the summer to allow time to collect letters of recommendation and confirm that all applicants are qualified for the positions. The late hires entered their RA positions with a significant lack of training hours compared with early hires. These RAs will receive this training when a large portion of the year is complete. The lessons learned “ in the class will probably have been learned from experience over the course of the first semester. Cartoon by David Hickey The differences in training do not necessarily attest to the quality of late or early hires; however, all RAs should undergo the same training in order to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge to handle their duties. Consistency in the hiring and training processes is a respon- NOTABLE QUOTABLE sibility that the University has to on-campus residents. If a late hiring process is unavoidable, it should occur early in the summer. The spring training should be replaced by an extended summer training session in which all RAs can participate. These changes will im- prove the readiness of RAs to tackle the challenges of their positions. “Now is not the time to take it down Editorial a notch. Now is the time for all good Days are numbered for Bohannon men to freak out for freedom.” The construction of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology in 2003 made the Bohannon Science Center obsolete on the John Car- roll campus. -Stephen Colbert, comedian, on “The Colbert Report” Over the past seven years, the University has considered many ideas for the use of the space that Bohannon currently occupies. Due to budget constraints and the cost of demolition, the administration has decided “ to simply replace it with an extra parking lot. The demolition is set to take place some time within the next two years, but the Rev. Robert Niehoff has expressed his goal to have the location converted into the parking lot by the fall of 2011. Although there are many factors to consider in this project, and the HIT & miss University has done their due-diligence, they should release a more specific timeline. Hit: Homecoming this weekend There are currently several logistical obstacles that are delaying the miss completion of the demolition of the building. Furthermore, the project : JCU loses to Mount Union in football last weekend itself will take approximately three to four months. Hit: It wasn’t a shutout miss: Summer ends this week Since there are so many factors to consider, such an ambiguous Hit: Pumpkin season arrives Hit: Gulf oil spill officially ends timeline does not hold the University accountable to have this done by miss: It took about five months for that to happen a specific date. It has been out of use for several years and has been almost entirely emptied. As it stands, the building is taking up valuable Hit: Footprints for Fatima and Ride for Miles this weekend space that could be used for parking. Hit: The Rev. Niehoff addressed the demolition of Bohannon It is unfortunate that health, cost and other considerations have miss(ing): An actual date miss: Browns lose again prevented the space from being used for other purposes. However, miss(ing): since it will definitively be used for parking, the administration should Touchdowns Hit: The CN receives a letter to the editor release a date of completion so that the University community can plan miss: It was anonymous Hit: Coburn Bicycle Co-op gets started accordingly. miss: The check-out is only available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With the greening of the Hamlin Quad, there is a heightened concern Hit/miss: Construction outside of AD for the parking on campus. If the students knew when more parking would become available, less complaints would be brought to the Hit: “Glee” returns administration for the conversion of the quad, and students would feel more comfortable as a whole. e-mail your hits & misses to [email protected] The lack of specifics about this project should be addressed in order to hold the University to their projected dates. Editor in Chief Campus Editors World News Editor Cartoonists KATIE SHERIDAN Dan Cooney Sean Webster David Hickey The Carroll News [email protected] Emily Gaffney Kath Duncan John Jackson Sports Editor Distribution SERVING JCU SINCE 1925 Managing Editor Tim Ertle Arts & Life Editor Aime Szymanski To contact the Carroll News: The Carroll News is published Bob Seeholzer weekly by the students of John John Carroll University Jennifer Holton Campus Spotlight Editors Copy Editors Carroll University. Eddie Slaughter 20700 North Park Blvd. The opinions expressed in editorials Adviser Photo Adviser Jillian Dunn Bridget Beirne University Heights, OH 44118 and cartoons are those of The Robert T. Noll Alan Stephenson, Ph. D Kaitlin Gill Colin J. Beisel Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Carroll News editorial staff and not Editorial & Op/Ed Editors Katie Fraser Advertising: 216.397.4398 necessarily those of the University’s Diversions Editors Brian Bayer Fax: 216.397.1729 administration, faculty or students. Business Manager Photo Editor Bob Seeholzer e-mail: [email protected] Signed material and comics are Nicole Green solely the view of the author. Jeff Sigmund Taylor Horen Nick Hermez Peter Davis 18 Op/Ed September 23, 2010 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW A farmer’s life is not a life for me learned what lawyers do. The other However, a balance exists be- days – I saw farm fields filled with tween the phrases “the customer is corn, strawberries and other yummy always right” and “we employees : produce. know better.” Elderly customers Sher it likeStop contacting it is me My paying job was at a family- usually gave us employees fits about owned farm and country store that the “soft” tomatoes. “Ma’am, if you sold flowers and trees, garden sup- wouldn’t put a death grip on that even if we’re paying $5 a year, why plies, baked goods, candy and other tomato, it wouldn’t be so soft.” I had was it necessary to purchase this Dan Cooney goodies. But they were more well- a few customers tell me they needed program? I remember when SUPB Campus Editor known for their fresh homegrown perfect strawberries. Unfortunately (yes, before my days of The CN I “Danny, you should probably produce. for them, produce was grown to dabbled in other organizations) used start looking for a job.” The business, along with its main taste good, not necessarily look Katie Sheridan Blackboard as a forum to reach its Gee, thanks Mom. store and farm, sets up three satellite good. That revelation didn’t seem Editor in Chief members. In the back of my mind all locations in different parts of town. to phase their displeasure. If OrgSync is the way of the through Christmas break last year, College students man the stands I realized how important it was JCU seems to be ahead of the future, maybe I’m too old to care. I knew that I should probably start by setting up the produce displays, to know a foreign language. Ev- game with finding the latest ways I know they used it for Homecom- looking for some type of summer handling the money, re-stocking the ery morning, I greeted one of my to reach us. ing voting, so there must be some employment. After all, I was going displays with fresh produce when Hispanic coworkers with “¡Buenos Aside from the text message beneficial qualities, but I would find to be broke by May because school our truck from the farm came, deal- días, Señor!” On the few occasions alert, which I support (except when it hard to believe that JCU doesn’t tuition had dried up my bank ac- ing with customers, and talking up I worked at the main store, I could I get a monthly text notification at also have a subscription to Survey count. how good the locally-grown fruit relay the instructions I received 2:14 a.m.), JCU is abusing their Monkey. So I began my quest using my and vegetables were. from my superiors in semi-perfect ability to contact us. Right now that So, decision made: BannerWeb connections back home. To some people, this job may not Spanish to my coworkers. Being includes Blackboard, BannerWeb, and Blackboard. Both should be Originally, I thought connections seem hard. However, for someone able to speak their language made and OrgSync. explored further to see exactly what would help me in getting a cushy whose previous place of employ- them come to like me; I could be E-mail, a class all on its own, they have to offer, but are good summer job – like working as a ment was a church office, this was counted on to help translate. consists of: All-Stus, messages resources. paid intern at a law firm. I actually a bit of a challenge. As a result, I My dad told me that a job like sent in OrgSync, Speedbumps, the As for all of these ridiculous did get a job as an intern at a law learned a lot over the summer. this would give me some motivation church bulletin, Center for Service e-mails, we can already rule out firm, but the job was for experience Being friendly and attentive to to do well in school. He was right – I and Social Action newsletter, the messages sent through OrgSync only, not pay. customers’ needs is crucial. They don’t want to be in a position after Student Union newsletter, and the because I’m doing away with the “Well, that alone isn’t going to decide, based on the impression you college where my only options are Weekend Wowzer. I’m sure there system. I’m a fan of quotes, but work. Keep looking.” give, if they should just drive down working on a farm or asking “Do are a few I’m forgetting, but thank I think once a week would do, so I know, Dad. the road to Giant Eagle to buy their you want fries with that?” goodness The Carroll News is still let’s throw Speedbumps in with Luckily, I had other connections produce. An elderly customer once I’m not sure yet if I will go back available in print. the church bulletin. The majority in another, completely different field asked me to help her shuck the five to the farm next summer. Even if I I would hope you agree that it is of people reading the church bul- of work – literally. One day a week, dozen corn she had just bought. I do or don’t, I will always know how getting a little out of hand. There- letin are also reading the CSSA I worked in an air-conditioned took some flak from my co-workers to pick out ripe melons. fore, I have chosen only to respond newsletter, so let’s lump those to- office in front of a computer, ate for doing that, but I thought it was to two. I understand that there are gether too. I don’t know anyone who at fancy restaurants where the tab necessary to make sure customers Contact Dan Cooney at many organizations on this campus reads the SU newsletter, no offense was picked up by the law firm, and kept coming back. [email protected] and they all need to reach the stu- guys. Maybe you should just put dents, but my electronic world is something in the All-Stu. The only becoming overpopulated. problem with that is no one reads Since I’m feeling nice, and JCU the All-Stus either. probably won’t change their system In case you didn’t pick up on it, Wonderword anytime soon, let’s choose four. I’ll we’re keeping the church bulletin. give them two educational resources We do go to a Jesuit institution after What does heterodox mean? and two social. all. Surprisingly, my second choice I see the purpose of BannerWeb, is the All-Stus that no one reads. I although I find it difficult to use picked this because I think if we and think its features like “what-if weren’t inundated by other campus analysis” are underutilized. I am a e-mail crap we’d be more likely to huge fan of Blackboard. Most of my read them. I’m sure SU can include teachers seem to need a refresher a link to their newsletter and the course on its capabilities, but when Weekend Wowzer. used properly, it can assist in ev- So that’s it. For educational erything from tracking my grades purposes you can reach me on “Curvy, not straight.” “A dock that has two “An opposite.” to class discussions. You can also BannerWeb and Blackboard. Social ports.” check grades on BannerWeb, but it needs can be publicized with the isn’t as clear and often only registers electronic church bulletin and the Chuck Mule, Gina Bitonte, Thor Eriksen, if you’re failing (perhaps too little, All-Stu. The rest might as well be freshman senior sophomore too late). sent to the spam folder. OrgSync is the most unnecessary Heterodox: holding unorthodox opinions program at JCU. I couldn’t find the Contact Katie Sheridan at price on the official website, but [email protected] That’s what See said: Streak up or die, there is no try does, but you bet your ass I still of get in the way. Actually I take issue with that important than the rest of ours. do. And it’s a damn good thing I do I’ve done a little research and I phrase. How can you say you’re I mean, I guess you have to look since most people don’t read the All- found out that these bugs trained all going to do something “or die try- at it from the midges’ point of view, Stu, but they all read my column, so summer to attack Case Western Re- ing” and not do it? Shouldn’t you though. Clearly they’re the most I’m able to pass along any important serve University in early September. be dead from trying so hard? Or did important group of bugs on campus. information. Unfortunately for the midges, Case you not try? Or maybe being useless Sure the mosquitoes come around You’re welcome. had a strong defense and the midges is how you “midge up.” I can’t call and enjoy some success during Last week the All-Stu had some- were no match for it. it. Sounds like a lot of bark, not so their season, but the midges are the Bob Seeholzer thing about a bug problem on From what I’ve heard the midges much bite. trophy winners of JCU. Managing Editor campus, and I understand that these also have catchphrases they use to Speaking of biting, the All-Stu Or are they? Being the jaded senior that I am, bugs, known as midges, can be quite pump each other up. A popular one says, “Although midges do not bite, The All-Stu also noted that the I often ask myself questions about the annoyance. for whenever a group of them is they often occur in large numbers last time the midges contributed how on top of their game the student The midges are everywhere. together is to yell “Midges House!” and can be annoying.” to an athletic achievement (like, I body is. From the freshman dorms, to the Which I guess is how they try to lay The midges haven’t become a don’t know, going above .500) was I hear a lot of students say that upperclass dorms, to the atrium and claim to a piece of property. problem in the cafeteria yet, but in October of 2007. For some reason they don’t read the All-Stu anymore, even the athletic complex. Their Someone should tell them to could you imagine what it would I feel like there’s a JCU team suffer- which means a couple things. One, team has a big roster, and they claim Shula Stadium. be like if they did? I’m sure they’d ing from the same dry spell, but I’m they should probably rename it to spread the field well. I think I’ve heard them go so far all walk in wearing the same outfit, sure they will break out of it soon. the Some-Stu at this point, and two, According to the All-Stu, despite as saying “Midge up or die trying.” buzz around to the point where you By “they” I mean the midges, is there anybody left who actually being everywhere, these midges are Clearly an ode to 50 Cent, who’s couldn’t hear yourself think, and of course. does read it? essentially harmless. They don’t probably the toughest guy in the hold up all the lines by thinking their Contact Bob Seeholzer at I can’t verify that anyone else pose any real threat, they just kind world. Ever. plates of mac and cheese were more [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com September 23, 2010 The The Op/Ed Gaga gets Greener Side: political it a secret. website. Top Ten: A thoughtful discussion about For a woman who built her individual freedoms, morality, hu- career on inciting the shock-factor, manity, national pride and dedica- it is ironic that the most shocking Athletes with PR problems tion to service was the cost of the thing about this video is that Lady policy, which lacked accountability Gaga looks rather subdued, wearing and dismissed concerns on both a tailored, black suit jacket, white 1. Ben Roethlisberger sides of the debate by requiring button-up and a tie. everyone to ignore it. In the video, which is in black 2. Roger Clemens The Senate had a chance to ad- and white, Lady Gaga is sitting in- 3. Tiger Woods Nicole Green dress DADT again on Tuesday. front of an American Flag delivering Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Unfortunately, a filibuster pre- her message. 4. Tonya Harding vented the necessary conversation Her costume is that of a trendy Lady Gaga showed her support and vote about gays in the military businesswoman. It’s uninteresting 5. Michael Vick for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t from happening once again. and shows a great deal of savvy. Tell” in a YouTube video released Filibusters exemplify a lack of She knows her audience. It seems 6. Kobe Bryant Friday. Specifically, Gaga called confidence in one side’s ability to unlikely that respected politicians 7. Michael Phelps on several Republican senators, make an argument for his or her would take her seriously in a leotard asking them to allow the issue to case. Instead of developing a stron- and meat-slab platform shoes. 8. Alex Rodriguez go to vote. ger argument, a filibuster is used to Her appeal to Senate Republi- As a policy, DADT is the prob- stanch discussion about an issue and cans was not enough to persuade 9. Manny Ramirez lem-solving equivalent of duct avoid voting on it. them to prevent the filibuster, but tape – a quick fix for when the An issue is imprisoned without a the attempt was admirable. She in- 10. Braylon Edwards acting entity is too lazy or cheap fair trial, so to speak. Unfortunately, spired her fans to get involved and to fix something properly or too that was the case this week. generated a lot of good publicity for -Compiled by Brian Bayer and Nicole Green uninformed to do so. In her video, Lady Gaga asked her cause. DADT is a policy based on Senators McCain, McConnell, Lady Gaga put her celebrity indecision. Rather than addressing Inhofe, and Sessions to prevent a power to good use last week. She The Bayer Unnecessary the issue of the right of gay people filibuster and take the issue to vote, made a poised plea to politicians to serve in the U.S. military, it is making an eloquent argument in and her fans, and she was not Roughness a way to circumvent the issue of favor of repeal. drunk, sensational or offensive in Necessities: homosexuality. The military won’t She also called on her fans to its delivery. ask a soldier to disclose information submit their own videos. Several onto their fields or if they should be about sexuality, and soldiers can be did, and their responses are fea- Contact Nicole Green at stricken from the game forever. At gay or lesbian, as long as they keep tured in a follow-up video on her [email protected] this point, I think that it’s important to break their actions down into two categories: legal and illegal. If a person breaks the law, his status as an athlete should not lessen or eliminate the punishment. What- Brian Bayer ever their crime, they should serve Editorial & Op/Ed Editor the maximum sentence if they are Five years ago, my mom bought proven guilty. It is a bad reflection me a Ben Roethlisberger jersey and on the sports organization (NFL, said, “Go Steelers.” She told me to PGA, USA Cycling, etc.) if they wear it on game days to support the overlook a crime simply to gain Black and Gold. What she didn’t viewership. say was, “Here, Bri – take this jer- If, however, the individual does sey and emulate Big Ben’s moral not violate the law and the courts code.” In fact, it would’ve been find him innocent, there should be strange if she had said that. Why, no further consideration. The public then, do we hold these athletes to should trust the opinion of the courts such a high public standard simply and give the accused the benefit of because of their media attention? the doubt. In my opinion, the primary re- Another angle I have heard is sponsibility of professional athletes that these athletes are representa- should be to train and compete in tives of their cities. As such, they By Ashlee Burrs, assistant director of student activities, should be respectful of their city’s First Thing’s First: their respective sports. If they prac- on behalf of the Xavier-Nichols Programming Team tice hard and play an honest game, name and act with dignity. The “freshman 15” is the idea was not exactly accurate. That other programs that the recreation they are fulfilling the duties to the While I understand the thought that first-year students will put pyramid has since been redesigned department offers. There are many public as role models. behind this, I believe that the team on 15 extra pounds during their to give a more accurate description options on campus to work in your The counterpoint argument as a whole is what represents the first year. While this is the most of what we should be following in physical activity. Just this week you usually goes something like this: city - not the team as a group of extreme case, the “freshman 15” 2010. The new pyramid focuses on could participate in Footprints for professional athletes are icons in the individuals, but one collective unit is not necessarily a myth. Many a more horizontal representation and Fatima or the Ride for Miles. public domain. Our youth look up that comes together to compete college students could experience highlights portions. Sleep is another healthy behavior to them as the real-life superheroes against other teams. weight gain of close to 15 pounds Many college students probably that is sometimes overlooked by of our world. Their fans also give The media is largely to blame for throughout their four years. follow their own nutrition pyramid college students. For adults, seven them an almost divine degree of the attention these athletes receive. According to a survey admin- that includes Easy Mac, Ramen to nine hours are recommended per reverence. When they engage in They exploit the personal lives of istered last year, John Carroll Uni- Noodles, pizza and beer. The dining night. Regular sleep habits help immoral or illegal activities, they every one involved with the cases. versity students are interested in hall has healthy options for students keep you alert for classes and bet- have let the public down and should Often times, the media sensational- learning about nutrition, physical to compensate for the bad food they ter prepared for healthy behaviors. not be allowed to participate in izes conflicts that should be kept fitness and sleeping habits. These eat in their own rooms. By planning Creating a regular sleeping schedule their sport. between the individuals involved. three topic areas fall right in line out your meals and focusing your can also help. You should also make Before continuing, let me clari- I agree; it would be wonderful if with the First Things First phi- snacking on healthy choices or sure that your last meal is about fy: I do not condone these actions. we lived in a world where all public losophy. Eating and sleeping well moderate portion sizes, the “fresh- two or three hours before you go They are a poor display of moral- figures acted as role models to their paired with regular physical activ- man 15” can be avoided. to sleep. ity and ethics and speak volumes loyal fans. Unfortunately, we don’t ity are great ways to put yourself Physical fitness and activity Following some of these simple to the true lack of principles these live in that world, so we should be and your well being first. are also very important to keeping steps can help to maintain a healthy individuals have. But in the realm of realistic and recognize that these When you were in elementary healthy in college. Regular physical life while in college. If you imple- professional sports, it is not their job individuals and will make mistakes. school, they taught you about activity not only keeps you in shape, ment some of these behaviors into to model how to be a good person; At the end of the day, they are com- a nutritional pyramid that dia- but also keeps your metabolism up your daily life, they could eventu- it is their job to be the best competi- petitors whose main focus should be gramed out percentages of what so you can have energy and focus ally become habitual and routine, tors they can be. competing. you should be eating to keep throughout the day. As a student, and you will be on your way to The debate often comes down And that’s the game. healthy. It gave the illusion that you have access to the Corbo Room staying healthy in college and away to the question of whether or not Contact Brian Bayer at one built off of another, which and intramural sports, as well as from the dreaded “freshman 15.” they should be welcomed back [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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