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Homecoming The scariest weekend’s places in “Lobo-palooza” Cleveland this highlights, p. 12 Halloween, p. 11 THE CThursday, OctoberARROLL 11, 2012 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 89, No. 6 Blue Streaks New Homecoming satisfy format earns homecoming crowd student approval Abbey Christopher Staff Reporter with blowout win Several changes were made to Home- coming weekend this year; the two main differences were that parents’ weekend was combined with Homecoming weekend, and the Homecoming dance happened on Friday Joe Ginley The Pioneers appeared ready to answer, driving to the night instead of Saturday night. According Asst. Sports Editor JCU 34-yard line, but a penalty and two sacks by the to junior Patti Vera, a member of the SUPB Blue Streak defensive line ended the 16-play Marietta Homecoming planning committee, “All of our drive. Following a three and out by the JCU offense and expectations for the dance and the weekend were met, and a lot of people showed up to the The Blue and Gold at last had the “complete perfor- a missed Marietta field goal, the Blue and Gold upped the events with only a few minor problems.” mance” that head coach Regis Scafe was looking for, as lead to 14-0. Junior back Randy Greenwood dashed 23 Vera said the biggest problem was the the Blue Streaks cruised to an impressive 61-14 victory yards to pay dirt for his second touchdown of the season. buses to the Homecoming dance. over the Marietta Pioneers on Saturday, Oct. 6. On a day On the ensuing kickoff, Pioneer returner Nick Awrey The buses were moving slowly and had in which the John Carroll faithful gave a heartfelt tribute fumbled the ball, which was recovered by JCU’s Brody to stop several times, and this delayed some to JCU legend Tony DeCarlo, the Blue Streaks put forth a Zangaro. Less than two minutes later, JCU’s bruising students from getting to the dance on time. “However, this is not really SUPB’s fault JCTV-4 revives format flawless effort that properly honored the beloved former running back, senior Sean Kuenzig, punched the ball in because the students riding the buses were coach and athletic director. from six yards out to make the score 21-0 near the end the main reason the buses were moving so The JCU offense was firing on all cylinders for the en- of the first quarter. slowly,” she said. The possibility of Campus Safety Service show to bolster participation tire game. The unit guided the team to a 21-0 lead by the Soon after the JCU defense caused a Marietta turn- She thought that having the dance on Fri- officers carrying guns dominated conversa- end of the first quarter, thanks to touchdown runs by three over, sophomore Kresimir Ivkovic tacked on three more day was better because people had more time tion during a campus safety forum held on different running backs. JCU wide receiver Lane Ro- points increasing the lead to 24. The Pioneers got on the to enjoy the other Homecoming activities. Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the Jardine Room of bilotto returned the opening kickoff for 43 yards to give board on their next drive, courtesy of a 23-yard Tom “I think the dance was better on Friday the Lombardo Student Center. Officials from because even though people had classes and the offense great field position and lots of momentum. Fulton touchdown pass to Marietta receiver Kirby Harris. CSS said the goal of the entire forum was to sporting events, they had more time to enjoy The senior then hauled in a 19-yard pass from quarter- The red-hot Blue Streak offense soon countered with a provide comprehensive information; in addi- the other Homecoming weekend events like tion to the discussion on providing campus back Mark Myers on the next play, setting up a two-yard drive of its own. Myers engineered a 15-play, 60-yard the game and the block party.” police with firearms, other topics included touchdown run by DaQuan Grobsmith a few plays later. Please see FOOTBALL, p. 10 Even with the slow buses, students still recent crime statistics and the discussion enjoyed the Homecoming dance. Junior Laura about University’s mutual aid agreement with The Carroll News Burkhardt, who has attended the dance in the University Heights Police Department. past, said that she enjoyed the dance and liked Specifically about the issue of arming that it was at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. campus police officers, assistant director of Honoring JCU legend Tony DeCarlo “I really liked the venue, even though CSS Brian Hurd said such a decision would the dance floor felt a little bit small,” said have an enormous impact. Grace Kaucic wards, the wrestling team was honored as one of the top five teams Burkhardt. She also agreed with Vera that “We just want the campus to know that Asst. Op/Ed Editor in the country for several years after winning the national title. the dance was better on Friday: “I liked that that step might be coming, and here’s why we As a result of his success with the wrestling team, DeCarlo was the dance was on Friday because I had more think that’s important and what we’ve done to As if the events laid out for Homecoming weekend weren’t offered a position in 1978 as the head coach of wrestling at the time to spend at the block party on Saturday,” prepare for it,” Hurd said on Monday. already exciting enough, John Carroll University added to the buzz University of Michigan, a Big Ten school. However, despite the she said. The decision ultimately rests with John However, some students did not like that this past Saturday by recognizing honorary guest Tony DeCarlo, the Please see DECARLO, p. 2 Carroll University President, the Rev. Robert namesake of the University’s DeCarlo Varsity Center. This former Homecoming and parents weekend were Niehoff, S.J. He said that given the recent rise all-star Blue Streak coach and athletic director returned to JCU be- combined into one weekend this year. Junior of violent crimes on college campuses and in fore the big game against Marietta College on Oct. 6 and spent the Kelly Nicole Carter, a general member of society in general, equipping CSS officers afternoon talking with other alumni as well as current students. SUPB, said, “I didn’t like that parents week- with guns is something University administra- DeCarlo, retired from his position as the athletic director in end and Homecoming were combined. Since tors must consider. 2003, then held the title of director of athletic giving, according next weekend is Fall Break, I’ll see my par- “After investigating what other campuses to the John Carroll University website. He is now retiring after 48 ents then, and I wanted to spend Homecoming in Ohio were doing, we agreed, the vice presi- years of affiliation with JCU. weekend with my friends. It was harder to do dents and I, that we should consider changing He said he felt the most memorable part of his JCU experience that since my parents were here.” our policy in support of arming our officers was the mere fact that he and his colleagues had managed to cre- Burkhardt agreed with Carter. “I think because it would allow our police to be first ate a dynasty in terms of the number of successful sports. That is parents’ weekend is better when it is not com- responders,” Niehoff said via email. definitely something that will always stand out to him, he said. He bined with Homecoming weekend, because Niehoff said the University’s board of felt that when he talked and offered suggestions on improving the a lot of people will see their parents next directors will hear a report about the forum program, people truly listened. weekend and there weren’t as many events later this month. Furthermore, he considers his biggest personal accomplishment just for parents and families.” “I anticipate that, after further consulta- during his time at JCU leading the wrestling team, of which he was tions, I will make a decision in the spring Photo from jcu.edu head coach for 23 years, to the national championship in 1975. After- Tony DeCarlo Please see HOMECOMING, p. 2 semester,” he said. “It is still not clear when Index Finance 17 Inside this issue: Find us online Campus 2 Diversions 18 JCU students meet Arts & Life 6 Editorial 21 Sports 10 Op/Ed 22 2012 presidential candidates, p. 15 issuu.com/ World News 14 Classifieds 24 Like us on Facebook @TheCarrollNews thecarrollnews 2 Campus Oct. 11, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Adjunct professors fill academic needs at JCU Briefs Abigail Rings agreed with Bruce. She said that she has had an extremely positive Staff Reporter experience at JCU. Attend the annual “The staff is helpful and friendly, and my colleagues in the biology department are very welcoming,” Akerib said.