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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. Study Abroad Fair John Carroll University has professors on staff from many walks Akerib has also had a very positive experience with students at Students can get information about spend- of life. Sometimes, to fill hiring gaps and diversify the teaching com- JCU. She noted they are respectful and prepared for class; but she ing a summer, semester or year studying munity, JCU hires part-time professors who make their academic said that she thinks that many students could do better than they do if abroad at the annual Study Abroad Fair, which home at another university or are only employed part time. Many of they did not over commit themselves to academics and extracurricular will take place on Monday, Oct. 15 from 11 these part-time professors teach at Case Western Reserve University activities during the school year. a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Schott Atrium of the D.J. or other nearby universities. Another adjunct professor in the biology department, Samantha Lombardo Student Center. Jeanne Colleran, the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said Stubblefield Park, said that students at JCU could be pushed harder; Representatives from partner institutions, JCU hires visiting professors “for a variety of reasons, sometimes however, she did mention that their performance shows how dedicated including The Beijing Center, Loyola Rome to cover for a faculty member who is on leave, sometimes to add to they are to learning. Park, a full-time teacher at CWRU, said she sees Center and Australian Catholic University, courses when a faculty member has taken up other responsibilities in a big difference in the undergraduate atmosphere at JCU. will be present at the fair. Current international the college [and] sometimes to expand the curriculum in a particular “I can say that JCU seems like a happier place for undergraduates. students and students who have studied abroad subject.” The students here are among the most polite and welcoming students in the past will also be present to discuss their These professors can stay for as short as a year to as long as three I have ever met,” she said. She also added that she was completely experiences abroad. years, depending on their contract and the professors’ desire to teach unprepared for what the teaching environment had to offer. Contact the Center for Global Education at at the other college, Colleran said. She said, “There is a feeling of camaraderie that I was totally (216)-397-4320 for more information. Also, there is never a set number of adjunct professors that JCU unprepared for. Everyone smiles all the time.” Mass to be held in hires. The number fluctuates based on the needs of the faculty and However, students’ responses to adjunct professors from CWRU JCU, according to Colleran. have been mixed. Sophomore Danielle Keane said she took an as- memory of Chris Roark The chairs of the various academic departments determine which tronomy class with a CWRU professor last year. Keane said, “He classes the adjunct professors will teach, and they are hired based on a didn’t seem willing to help students outside the course, or even answer A memorial Mass for former English pro- number of credentials. Colleran explained that the visiting professors questions during class. I am sure the information he was teaching was fessor Chris Roark will be held on Thursday, are chosen from national searches, and they come from all over the accurate, but he did not create a classroom setting where I felt I could Oct. 18 at 5:05 p.m. in St. Francis Chapel. A country, allowing them to bring new ideas and experiences to JCU. ask for help or for clarification.” reception will be held in the Jardine Room “Visitors bring freshness and new ideas from having just completed On the other hand, sophomore Terner Gott explained that his ex- following the Mass. their degrees. In turn, they gain valuable teaching experience,” Col- perience with adjunct professors has been good. “I understand what Roark, an associate professor of English at leran said. I need to proceed through the class, and she seems to teach you what JCU and member of the English department Yvonne Bruce, an adjunct professor for the English department, you need to know to complete the assignments adequately, nothing for 22 years, passed away unexpectedly in said that her experience with the JCU community and students has extra,” said Gott. June. been “overwhelmingly positive.” Senior Jeff Jacobs has one concern about the dedication that ad- The English department collected memo- She said, “John Carroll is the same as and very different from other junct professors have to their JCU classes and students. “The only ries and remembrances of Roark over the schools I teach at. Overall, I would say that John Carroll is the most concern I have ever had about adjunct professors where [they have summer, and a book containing these stories interested in nurturing each student to succeed.” will be presented to his wife, Amy, and three a] full-time position at a different college is that their JCU students children, Owen, Vincent and Rose. Bruce noted that while JCU students work very hard and do well are ‘second fiddle,’ so to speak. I would hope that Case professors in the “rigorous academic environment” at JCU, the homogeneity of give all classes and students at JCU top priority, as they would give Register for the Ignatian the school creates “dead air” in the classroom and makes it a struggle their Case students.” to get JCU students to think differently. Jacobs said, “I have learned that no teacher is perfect, but as college Family Teach-In Chantal Akerib, an adjunct professor in the biology department, students, we have to adapt to the professor’s style and demands.” The deadline to register for the 15th an- nual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is Friday, Oct. 19. A group of JCU students Former JCU athletic director Changes to will gather in Washington, D.C. from Nov. 16 - 18 to learn about faith and justice issues while listening to keynote speakers, attend- Homecoming ing breakout sessions and strengthening their honored at Homecoming advocacy skills. weekend well- The number of participants is limited. Stu- dents interested in working for social justice From DECARLO, p. 1 how daunting a task that may seem to be. received are encouraged to register. A non-refundable As for DeCarlo’s advice to current JCU athletes, $85 payment, which covers transportation and he emphasized staying on top of academics. Sports lodging, must be made to campus ministry by are obviously important, but with poor grades, From HOMECOMING, p. 1 significant pay raise and prestige, he turned the Friday, Oct. 19. athletic abilities don’t go very far, he said. On the position down. “When push came to shove, it For more information, contact Gillian same note, he emphasized that continuing to work just wasn’t for me,” he said. Nevertheless, Carter enjoyed the Halusker at [email protected]. hard is vital to one’s success in all aspects of life, He felt that it was not only important to weekend. She attended the Tim Mead- not just athletics. stay close to his family, but also to avoid be- ows stand up show on Thursday and JCU teams up in “If you can’t look in the mirror at the end of the ing branded as solely a wrestling coach, which went to the Homecoming dance for day and know that you gave 100 percent that day, would be the case if he had taken the job at her first time. Vietnamese faculty then something needs to change,” he said. Michigan. He feels that if he had accepted the “I thought Tim Meadows was re- exchange program offer, he would have never gotten the chance to ally funny, and the dance was really JCU is teaming up with the University of coach football again, a sport that he is equally fun. I will definitely go to the dance Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi passionate about. “We can’t become again next year.” The one aspect that Minh City, Vietnam. The exchange project Looking forward, he hopes that the Blue disappointed her was the late night is designed to enable both faculties to learn Streaks athletic program will continue to stagnant. We have breakfast. Carter said, “The late night about each other’s academic environments, grow and add new varsity sports. In fact, he breakfast is usually my favorite part teaching methods and curricula. is very pleased with the addition of men’s and of Homecoming weekend, but I didn’t The first exchange will take place from women’s lacrosse to the varsity roster. “We to keep growing in think it was as good as it was the past Oct. 14 - Nov. 4. All interested students and can’t become stagnant,” he said. “We have to two years.” faculty are welcome to attend a public lecture keep growing in magnitude.” magnitude.” Both Burkhardt and Carter agreed from Nguyen Thu Lan, a lecturer in sociol- He also hopes that more emphasis will be – Tony DeCarlo that despite the changes, the weekend ogy at USSH in Donahue Auditorium of the placed on athletics to continue growing in was really fun and hope that next year Dolan Center for Science and Technology on skills. His main desire is that every team’s goal Former JCU athletic director will be just as good. Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. will be to achieve a national title, no matter Campus Safety Log

October 2, 2012 October 6, 2012 Criminal mischief was reported at 9 a.m. in Murphy Hall. Criminal mischief was reported at 12:30 a.m. in Murphy Hall.

October 2, 2012 October 7, 2012 Menacing was reported at 11:50 p.m. in Murphy Hall. Sale to underage was reported at 1:02 a.m. in Campion Hall. These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information, contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Oct. 11, 2012 On-campus food services ruffling students’ feathers Students sound off about mysterious findings in food

Matthew Hribar away from the bone in her chicken. I won’t even consider food-related concerns and incidents to a dining hall manager Abbey Vogel eating it now,” she said. immediately to ensure this problem is corrected, according to The Carroll News Many students feel this charge is worrisome, as feathers George. pose a choking hazard and imply a lack of cleanliness in JCU’s kitchens. Though the feathers and plastic shrapnel that have Freshman Natalie Wetzel was shocked to find a piece been found by students in the dining hall and Inn Between have of plastic in her Asian style dish in Schott Dining Hall last been relatively small, the oversight their presence reveals is Thursday, Oct. 4. “I pushed the plate away and immediately somewhat alarming to student diners. lost my appetite. I didn’t eat anything else that night. It was Thomas George, the district manager of dining services gross,” Wetzel said. for Aramark, assured that all food locations conform to state This incident is not the first of a series of surprising dis- health codes and are monitored closely. coveries of non-food particles in students’ meals at both the George also said that he has not received any reports of dining hall and the Inn Between. problems with students’ meals this year, except for one incident The problem of finding solid non-food particles in meals when a student came forward with a complaint about a foreign in the dining hall has just started cropping up this year, ac- object on her pizza. He said, “We immediately investigated cording to senior Maggie McPhee. She said, “Stray hairs the situation and resolved it with the customer. All proper food in the dining hall are a common occurrence, but never any safety and food preparation procedures were followed, and we foreign objects.” are confident that this was an isolated situation.” However, student concerns have been validated by docu- The Student Health Center also told The Carroll News mented cases. Two incidents involving feathers being found that no students have come in with health complaints due to in the fried chicken in the dining hall have been discussed inedible food particles in their meals. among students on campus as well. Freshman Taylor Moore- Though reported incidents of shrapnel in students’ dinner Photo courtesy of Matthew Hribar house said that her friend “had to throw her whole meal away plates have been isolated, the John Carroll community is en- A student discovered a foreign object in her chicken because she lost her appetite after peeling a small feather couraged to pay attention to what they are eating and report all in the Schott Dining Hall on Oct. 4. Remembering former board president Allyn R. Adams

Spencer German Upon graduation, he stuck to his Cleveland and Jesuit Campus Editor roots by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in business from JCU in 1964. Former president of the JCU Board of Directors Al- After earning his Master’s in business from the Uni- lyn R. Adams passed away Sunday, Sept. 30 of a heart versity of Wisconsin, he became a captain in the Army attack in his Berea, Ohio home. He was 69 years old. Finance Corps and advised South Vietnam’s defense “He was John Carroll for so many – always acting ministry during the war there. as an ambassador for the university and supporting our He served as the board president at JCU from 2007 mission in meaningful ways,” the Rev. Robert Niehoff, -2009, while serving on various other chair positions in S.J. told The Plain Dealer on Oct. 3. Ohio as well. Adams was born and raised in Cleveland and had Adams worked at the Cleveland office of what be- the Jesuit identity engraved in him as a graduate of St. came Deloitte & Touche, as partner–in–charge of growth Photo from The Plain Dealer Ignatius High School. companies. Allyn R. Adams. Attempted bank robbery reported near campus Ryllie Danylko [p.m.] to start calling at 6 [p.m.].” Campus Editor However, the coordinators neglected to call some of the employees, four of whom showed up for their shift at 5:45 p.m. Last Wednesday, Oct.3, senior Chad Riley claims he was driving down Fairmount One such employee, junior Devan Gisoni, arrived at work and was surprised to find the door Blvd. toward the traffic circle when he witnessed an attempted robbery outside of locked. After banging on the door for about 20 minutes, she was let in. Gisoni was uncomfort- Huntington Bank. able with the fact that there were no police officers at the building. “There was a guy coming out of the door, and he had, I’m assuming, a bag full of “What bothered me was the fact that there was no security here, even around the building. money; and [another] guy met him right at the door. I guess he pretended to hold the I was here at 5:45 and there were no police officers, there was nobody guarding the building, door for him. The guy grabbed [the first man’s] bag, and I saw him running down the saying ‘Hey, there’s a loose robber,’” she said. street with a gun in his hand,” Riley said. Junior Joel Baker, student manager of the Call Center, said, “We had everyone walk in a big Lt. Jeff Demuth, of the Shaker Heights Police Department, who responded to the group back to campus when we realized that the police had not caught the robber yet.” incident, said that the victim was one of the bank’s couriers, and that no money was Gisoni is one of many JCU students who uses Huntington Bank regularly, because of its stolen during the attempted robbery at 4:50 p.m. close proximity to campus. Students who work at John Carroll University’s Student Call Center, which is “I was in the bank an hour before it happened,” she said. “That was the worst part.” located in Fairmount Circle Shopping Center (which also houses Pizzazz and CVS According to Brian Hurd, assistant director for Campus Safety Services, CSS was alerted Pharmacy) and employs 45 students were particularly affected by the incident. Libby to the incident via a call from the University Heights police dispatch. Gardella, one of the coordinators at the Call Center, was in the building at the time. “Campus police and the Carroll gate attendant were alerted,” said Hurd. “Campus police “It was around 4:45, and the other workers up here said the police just wanted us patrolled the south side of campus, and the gate attendant watched the southwest campus to evacuate because there was a robber and they hadn’t caught him yet.” Gardella and area as Shaker and University Heights units searched the area, with the aid of a K-9 unit. The her co-workers decided it would be safer to stay inside the building, lock the door suspect was not found.” and call the student employees to warn them. As of Tuesday evening, the case was still under investigation; and according to Hurd, “There “We cancelled the callers until 6:30,” she said. “They normally come in at 5:45 is no suspect in custody or identified at this time.” Campus Calendar : Oct. 11 – Oct. 17

11 Thursday 12 Friday 13 Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday Fall Break begins The Clothesline Debate Watch Party Hip–hop artist Omar after last scheduled Project, a week–long in the Jardine Room Offendum performs in class. Fall Break event, begins in the from 8:30 p.m. to 11 Donahue Auditorium LSC Atrium from 4 p.m. of the Dolan Center for p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Science and Technology from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Check out our website www.jcunews.com

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Ashley Matzenbach When it comes to but- The Carroll News tons, the number really mat- Calendar ters when you are matching What do James Bond and Barney a certain style. For the Stinson have in common? First, they professional look, go for Check out what’s both have overzealous extracurricular the standard three-button activities; and second, it would surely jacket. If you are feeling happening in be an apocalyptic sign if either were stylish and current, try on Cleveland this week! seen without a suit on. One might even a two-button. If you are suggest that the two are connected. really feeling adventurous The modern suit that we all know and cutting-edge, the one- well has been around for over two button suit is for you. centuries, and for good reasons. It is Do not be afraid to stray 10.11 an adaptable, multipurpose piece of from the standard black clothing that is a must in every man’s color. Patterns, such as Blue October wardrobe. pinstripes and squares, are House of Blues However, just as in all fashion, in right now, along with 7 p.m. styles can be in one season and a brown as a classy and fresh $25 faux pas the next. Do not fret men … choice. If you want a suit GQ.com has come up with a complete to go out in and not feel guide to buying suits that will help like you are still stuck in any man bring out his inner Bond or the office, go for a dou- 10.12 Barney. ble-breasted jacket to mix Regina Spektor When chosen wisely, the fit of a things up. House of Blues suit can make any man look ready Lest we not forget, ac- 7 p.m. to be on the glossy pages of GQ cessories can add the per- $30 himself. fect flourish to any suit. Ties are the most com- Whether you want to splurge and Photo from vinspi.com.au get a specially tailored suit or are mon choice to be seen Actor John Cho sporting a doube-breasted suit; an ever popular style. ready to pick something off the rack, around a guy’s neck; but 10.13 there are a few styles that you should Gone are the days when long suits a suit a range of looks. If you are going this season, do not be afraid be aware of. are desirable; rather, short suits are for a traditional look that is clean-cut to try a preppy bow tie as a fun and The All American the way to go and professional, go for a center vent. fashionable alternative. But if that is Rejects now. A good Or, if you are feeling adventurous and not really your style, try a skinny tie. Cleveland State rule of thumb want a more modernized look, try for It is a sleek and professional look that Wolstein Center is to measure a side vent. The only major no-no is also has an edge. 8 p.m. the length be- having no vent, as it gives the jacket The fat ties are out, so leave them $15 tween the cuff no shape or style. in the back of your closet, and try of the sleeve Other details to think about on a again next year. and the end of suit are the lapel, number of buttons These tips are good rules to follow 10.14 the jacket; ac- and color. when picking out a suit, but do not cording to GQ, The lapel is a must-have on every let it mandate every choice, because Happy Cole that distance suit, but there are two different types the suit should reflect your personal Hilarities can be as short to choose from. A notch lapel is the style. 7 p.m. as an inch. common choice and good for any Choose what looks best on $18 Photo from gq.com The vent, type of business suit, while a peak you, and wear it with confidence; GQ’s suggested cotton tie selection. also known as slits, of the jacket lapel used to be an outdated look, but because there is nothing more at- is also another thing that can give is now coming back into style. tractive than a man in a nice suit. Ben Affleck doesn’t disappoint with ‘Argo’ The CN takes a look at this much-anticipated film but also superbly casted. Affleck by the protestors is one of the most MOVIE REVIEW leads a cast featuring Bryan Cran- tense and memorable scenes in the ston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin film. Affleck captures the sheer ter- “Argo” and Kyle Chandler. ror and confusion of the workers The film is based on “The Master as they struggle to shred thousands of Disguise,” the memoirs of Central of pages of information and smash Intelligence Agency “exfiltration” computers. expert Antonio J. Mendez. The plot Mendez and the CIA get in- centers on Mendez (Affleck), who is volved when it is revealed that six sent to Iran in the midst of the 1979 people escaped the embassy and are Iranian hostage crisis. in hiding at the house of Canadian Dale Armbruster Argo opens with storyboard- Ambassador Ken Taylor (Victor Staff Reporter style graphics intermixed with Garber). video and pictures of the flight of Many “exfil” scenarios are Just when you thought Ben Af- the Shah of Iran to America and discussed (including ones involv- fleck couldn’t top “The Town,” he the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini to ing bicycles and English teachers). went out and did just that. power in Iran. Finally, Mendez steps forward with Photo from thedailybeast.com Affleck’s third feature as a direc- Affleck’s opening scene is what Cranston’s Jack O’ Donnell tor, “Argo,” is not only well-written, breathtaking: A protestor stands on a calls “the best worst idea [we] Ben Affleck reads through the U.S. Embassy hostage list. balcony, hold- have:” a fake movie crew with a real housekeeper, and it is easy to see from the 444-day hostage crisis add ing a burning script and studio backing. how the group found Mendez’s plan a level of realism to the film. American flag. Inspired by a re-run of “Planet less than desirable. “Argo” is not without flaws, The camera of the Apes,” Mendez seeks out the Affleck finds his niche in the however. Mendez’s memoirs men- pans to show a help of the film’s makeup artist, dramatic scenes spread throughout tion the ordeal as “the Canadian narrow street John Chambers (Goodman), and the film. Simple shots, like a body Caper,” all but confirming that jammed with veteran film producer Lester Siegel. hanging from a crane in a public Affleck’s film does not give nearly hundreds (if From there, the movie takes off as square, evoke emotions foreign to enough credit to the Canadians be- not thousands) a film about a fake science-fiction Americans living under a democ- hind the scenes. of protestors rip-off set in the Middle East. racy. That said, “Argo” is a lump-in- trying to rush The cast of hostages doesn’t Visually, the film is striking. The your-throat, can’t-wait-to-see-what the United feature headlining names, but the production team does a flawless job happens next thriller with a strong fin- States Em- six main actors give a believable of perfecting period-style costumes ish. While I’m sure he will prove me Photo from blackfilm.com bassy. performance of how cabin fever in and behaviors down to the last ciga- wrong soon, this film is, by far, Ben Affleck, as Mendez, greets Victor Garber as The seizure a foreign land can set in. Add in the rette. In addition, televisions in the Affleck’s most complete and Oscar- Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor. of the embassy intrigue of a less-than-trustworthy background showing actual footage worthy film yet. 7 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life Oct. 11, 2012 Celeb Dare to scare moment Cleveland area showcases haunted attractions of the week Charles Barkley fell asleep on the set during a Karyn Adams Copy Editor filming of the “BOO!” Back in the good ol’ days of childhood, that illustrious word was all it took to give us a fright. But, as most everyone real- izes, as you grow, times change and things get less scary. “BOO!” NBA TV show just makes you chuckle at your silliness in youth for being so scared of your older brother for coming up behind you in a mask. No “Open Court” matter, that made grade school fun. But these are the big leagues; Photo from superradnow.wordpress.com a 15-year-old in a mask is not going to cut it anymore, and you secretly like getting scared. It’s okay. We get it. We like it too, and you’re in luck, because the Cleveland area has haunted houses that will “bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses” in the words of J.K. Rowling’s Professor Snape.

Bloodview Haunted House 1010 Towpath Trail, Broadview Hts. Open until Oct. 31. 7 Floors of Hell, Hours of operation are Thursday and Sunday: 8 19191 Bagley Road, Middleburg Hts. Photo from yahoo.com p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday: Runs until Nov. 3 8 p.m. - midnight Thursdays from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fridays 7 p.m. - $15 admission Midnight, Saturdays: 7 p.m. - midnight and Sundays: All proceeds go to charity. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Call (440) 243-FEAR (3327) for more information Top Music Call (440) 526-9148 for more information According to their website, it is “one of the scari- Bloodview is known as “Cleveland’s ultimate inter- est haunted attractions in the country,” and “Ohio’s active improvisational horror experience for over 30 number one haunted attraction.” years” according to their Facebook page of the week 1. One More Night Maroon 5 2. Gangnam Style The Haunted Prison Experience The Factory of Terror Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield PSY 4125 Mahoning Rd. NE, Canton. A real prison that has been closed since 1990 3. Some Nights Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 7 p.m. - Ages 13 and older only midnight until Nov. 3. Runs until Oct. 31., Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., fun. Two attractions: Factory of Terror and Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm - midnight; Sundays: 7 4. We are Never Haunted Mirror Maze p.m. - 10pm. $23 admission $17 admission Getting Back Together For more information call (419) 461-0120 Taylor Swift 5. Blow Me (One Last Kiss) Other Cleveland haunts are the Ghostly Manor, Haunted P!nk Forest of Carousel, Haunted Schoolhouse and Haunted Laboratory, Fortress of Fear and Spooky Ranch. For the complete listing of these attractions, times, dates From billboard.com and fees go to http://cleveland.about.com/od/events/a/hal- loweenparty.htm. Pick-Up Line “I lost my phone number. Can I have yours?” of the Week Have a pick-up line you’d like to share with us? Submit it to [email protected]. 8 Oct. 11, 2012 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News Tim Meadows: not intended for all audiences Top Meadows’ stand-up routine last week at JCU’s Kulas Auditorium kicked off Homecoming festivities selling young age. Upon graduating from Wayne State mance nothing short of predictable. movies COMEDIAN REVIEW University, he became a member of the highly However, the only technique Meadows esteemed Second City comedy troupe in Chi- seemed to rely on to capture the audience’s atten- of the cago. tion was vulgarity. When the jokes seemed to be weekend Tim Meadows Meadows is best known for his performances lagging, Meadows would throw in an expletive in “Wayne’s World 2” and as Mr. Duvall in “Mean or five, meriting belly laughs from many, but eye 1. Taken 2 Girls.” From 1991 to 2000, he appeared as a cast rolls from others. member on “Saturday Night Live,” best known At times, when the pace seemed to be picking for his celebrity impressions of Tiger Woods, O.J. up, Meadows would then assume an awkward de- Simpson and his original character, ‘the ladies meanor, dropping a few punch lines, accidentally man,’ which was later made into a film. shutting off his microphone or having a drawn out Alexandra Higl Although the show brought an element of conversation with audience members. Arts & Life Editor laughter to campus, the overall performance left His transitions between material were often October is once again in full force. audience members feeling a bit unenthusiastic. rough and diverted focus from the show, but With its abundant supplies Aspiring comedian, senior Bren- would be recovered by a few swear words and Photo from imdb.com of pumpkin spice lattes dan Hancock, introduced Meadows ill-mannered references, recapturing the audi- 2. Hotel Transylvania and autumn leaves, the to the stage, upon which he ences attention. season is not com- initially commanded the Meadows was at his best when relying on 3. Pitch Perfect plete without John audience’s attention. his improv skills rather than his canned material. Carroll’s yearly fall Although Meadows When asking the audience who John Carroll was, 4. Looper tradition – Home- began the performance in a it dawned on him that he had been presenting coming weekend. smooth fashion, with fast- a slew of material brimming with dirty words 5. Frankenweenie In the hopes paced comic timing and and innuendos to a group of Catholic school of kick- a confident demeanor, his students. His reaction was palpable, and outright From yahoo.com ing off the performance soon began to entertaining. Homecoming plummet. Although Meadows valiantly attempted to JCU presents... weekend on a The jokes introduced portray some of the characters he’s been working high note, SUPB underwent the standard on, the performances earned nothing more than a Marinello sponsored a show format that most stand- chuckle here or there. with comedian Tim up comedians utilize; The bit where a student was invited onstage Meadows last Thurs- poking fun at their family, their to exchange numbers and call him was mildly One Act Series day in JCU’s Kulas city, their ex-wife, politics entertaining, but lacked a certain appeal. Auditorium. and the daily grind of life, As the clock ticked closer and closer to the final Meadows, who making his perfor- jokes of the routine, it was apparent that Meadows Math for Actors was born and raised lost energy. Initially, he was a vivacious presence in Detroit, dabbled and displayed promise, but eventually lost the The Jewish Wife in improv and the precision of comedic timing throughout entertainment the show. Talk to Me Like the Rain...and Let business He consistently returned to the use f r o m a of vulgarity, which appeased some Me Listen but dissatisfied the rest. Meadows’ performance was nothing more Oct. 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. than mediocre; a plethora of hype Photo from ithetvaddict.com riding off a lengthy résumé. Oct. 21 at 2:00 p.m. Mumford & Sons releases new album Celebrity Popular band strums their banjos once again of saying that the track exceeds five minutes. of rock, country, blues, indie and pop has ap- ALBUM REVIEW tweet of None of the five-minute songs on “Babel” need pealed to massive audiences and has swatted Mumford & Sons as much length as they are given. One beauti- the hearts of thousands. Although they may ful track, “Ghosts That We Knew,” needed a not appeal to just anyone, Mumford and Sons “Babel” minute chopped off and would have been even know listeners will swoon when they pluck the week more exceptional. But, the track carries with their banjos. the same two riffs on the banjo, with a slight build-up that becomes close to inconceivable Lady Gaga and because of the long, winding beginning. her response to True Mumford and Sons fans know that Mumford & Sons’ Matthew Hribar tracks like “Broken Crown” aren’t new to the online videos of The Carroll News scene, but the polished and smooth production discography and mixing gives them the fresh new glow her throwing up on With the biggest opening week debut of they deserve. “Below My Feet” is interesting, any artist of 2012, and already on its way to propelling and perhaps the only track with stage in Spain. becoming one of the hottest albums of the religious implications; but the track feels a year, Mumford and Sons are already on a little empty with the small bout of lyrics to its blazing path with their new album “Babel.” large production. In its first week of sales, “Babel” domi- One of the best tracks on the album is the nated, with 600,000 sales, nabbing a number smallest: “Reminder” doesn’t have time for a one spot on Billboard 200. This feat made vet- slow build-up, but leaves you wanting more. eran bands like Green Day and No Doubt look However, the best song seems to happen closer complacent in their own first week sales. to the end of the album: “Hopeless Wanderer.” “Babel,” like “Sigh No More,” has the The track breaks away from the rest of the Sigh No More distinctive vocals and instruments that set album with a twinge in the lyrics and vocals Mumford and Sons apart from other bands. that draws the listener forward. “Hopeless 2009 However, Mumford and company have Wanderer” features the best breakdown in “Ba- slightly overused their unique formula on bel” and the best transition to a higher-tempo “Babel.” The album’s weaker tracks, such as structure of all the tracks on the album. “Holland Road,” become somewhat second- An implored suggestion to Mumford and Photos from showbiz411.com rate when placed next to tracks like “Hopeless Sons: please invent new chord arrangements Wanderer” and “Babel.” The stronger tracks for your banjo. Every time the banjo appears, “Was praying on “Babel” have their own individuality that it seems to be the same horse-racing clippity- nobody saw but mashes successfully together with Mumford clop. The same three chords wears a listener and Sons’ style. This theory is a classic symp- out after five tracks due to its similar arrange- actually it’s quite a tom for extremely unique artists: their songs ment. pit against each other, and meeker tracks Mumford and Sons, like Florence & The Photos from billboard.com good laugh if u need topple quickly. Machine, have formulated their own unique Babel Several “Babel” tracks are members of the sound, which, in turn, has appealed towards a one!” “Five Minutes Club,” which is a fancy way certain market. Mumford’s modernized sense 2012 We deliver till 2 a.m. 7 days a week!

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“Dreams are the touchstones of our character.” Henry David Thoreau 10 Sports Oct. 11, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Mentz’s Minute Blue and Gold dominate on Homecoming weekend Football team puts up a nearly perfect effort to earn a 61-14 triumph

From FOOTBALL, P. 1 hopes for the Blue Streaks. “We re- ally needed to use this as a turning drive that concluded with another point in our season, because we did Zach Mentz lose those two games after coming Sports Editor Kuenzig touchdown run. An Ivk- ovic field goal and a 10-yard touch- back from Ireland,” he said. “This Hiring Francona is down pass from Myers to junior win gives us momentum carrying wideout Alex Kline rounded out forward for the rest of the year.” the right move for the first half scoring, as the Blue After a 1-2 start, the Blue Streaks and Gold entered half time with a have now won back-to-back games Cleveland commanding 41-7 lead. by a combined score of 98-24. The The second half was more of Blue and Gold will next compete If you mention the 2007 Ameri- the same, as the Blue Streaks this Saturday, Oct. 13 as they travel can League Championship Series to dominated both sides of the ball. to New Concord, Ohio to take on the a diehard Cleveland Indians fan, you Marietta’s Tom Fulton had a sec- host Muskingum University Fight- might find yourself in an awkward ond touchdown pass late in the ing Muskies. Action is set to begin position really quickly. Five years third quarter, but it was too little, at 1:30 p.m., as the Blue Streaks ago in the very month of October, too late. Though the first team of- will be looking to pick up their third the underdog Indians were one win fense was pulled halfway through straight victory over the Fighting away from a World Series appear- the third quarter, JCU kept rolling. Muskies this coming weekend. ance, but blew a 3-1 series lead to Kicker Brad Marchese added two the eventual-champion Boston Red Junior Randy Greenwod (above) explodes through a hole in the defense while senior Paul Okeyo field goals, senior Michael Locke (below) takes down a Marietta player for a loss of yardage on Saturday, Oct. 6. Sox. Fast forward five years later, connected with Kyle Hubbard for and those days of contending for a three-yard touchdown strike and a World Series trophy seem like running back Dominic De La Riva centuries ago. scored from three yards out, leaving The last two seasons of Indians the Blue Streaks with a resounding baseball have been the definiton of 61-14 victory. a “tease,” as the team provokes its Head coach Regis Scafe was fans into thinking that “this could quite pleased with the how the be the year,” when in all reality, it’s game went. “It was a big win for just smoke and mirrors. us,” he said after the game. “We After firing former manager wanted to put on a good show for Manny Acta with six games to go in all our alums and coach DeCarlo. the 2012 regular season, many won- It was a complete ball game for us. dered what exactly the Indians’ next Our offense was great, scoring in plan of action was. It seemed fair to every drive but two. Our defense assume that the managerial position dominated Marietta, and our special would be given to Sandy Alomar Jr., teams [including our] kicking and a former Indians player and a bench return game were outstanding.” coach on Acta’s staff in recent years. The team’s performance bodes With all due respect to Alomar Jr., well for the remainder of the sea- the Indians couldn’t afford to pass son. Starting offensive guard Bob on former Red Sox manager Terry Schmitz talked about the high Photos courtesy of JCU Sports Information Francona, who has direct ties to the Indians and expressed a great deal of interest in coming here. And just like that, Terry Fran- cona is the new manager of the Men’s soccer dominates Pioneers in 1-0 win Cleveland Indians. I like the sound of that, and so should Indians fans everywhere. Eriksen nets lone goal, while JCU’s stifling defense allows only one shot Like I said, nothing against Alomar Jr., but when someone with the track Dave Schillero defense. Their aggressive offense record of Francona comes knocking The Carroll News has shown in their many scoring on your door, you don’t simply just opportunities, as they have fired 20 turn him away. The beginning of the season or more shots in each of the past The hiring of Terry Francona started roughly for the Blue Streaks three games. is a turning point in the Indians’ men’s soccer team. In just the first The Blue Streaks have also held franchise. To put it simply, hiring three weeks of the season, John teams to one or fewer goals scored Francona is an absolutely monu- Carroll lost four games by one point since the Sept. 22 match against mental move for the Indians. margins, and two of the four contests Rochester College. This combina- When Francona was hired as went into overtime. These devastat- tion of high-powered offense and Boston’s manager in 2004, the ingly close losses would have many hard-nosed defense has made for “Curse of the Bambino” was still teams down for the count, but JCU close, exciting games for the Blue hanging over the Red Sox franchise. found a way to get back up and put Streaks. This kind of game play Before Francona was hired, the Red themselves back into the OAC mix is the reason they won four out of Sox had not won a World Series title quite quickly. their last five games and have not since 1918. In Francona’s first year The Blue Streaks did so with a lost since Sept. 18. at the helm in Boston, he ended the dominating 1-0 win over the Mari- The greatest challenges of the 86-year drought and returned the etta College Pioneers on Oct. 6 in Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information season remain for JCU, as they World Series trophy to Boston for Marietta, Ohio. This was the team’s Thor Eriksen, shown here launching a corner kick in a match await tough conference rivals the first time since the Red Sox sold third OAC game of the season and earlier this year, helped propel JCU over the Pioneers. Ohio Northern and Wilmington Babe Ruth to the Yankees. Three an opportunity to make a statement, in the upcoming weeks. The Blue years later, in 2007, Francona won after a dominating 3-0 win vs. Ot- they outshot Marietta 25 to 14. In shutout of the season, maintaining Streaks are seemingly unstoppable his second World Series trophy as terbein on Oct. 2. the first half alone, JCU had 14 shots their still-undefeated record in the at home, with a record of 5-0-1, a manager. Defense was the name of the on goal; but the big one came at the OAC, as they improved to 6-5-1 but it remains to be seen if they Now, I’m only speculating, but if game for the Blue and Gold, as 29th minute of the first period from overall and 2-0-1 in the OAC. can pull off this same magic on the Francona can end the championship they were able to hold Marietta to senior midfielder Thor Erikson on This win has put the Blue Streaks road, which is where they will be drought in Boston, who’s to say he a mere one shot on goal the entire an assist from junior midfielder Jon in the mix of the OAC elite, as they when they meet both teams. can’t do the same in Cleveland? game. Goalkeeper Carl Contrascier Smola. From this point on, the Blue are tied for the second best record Editor’s Note: The John Car- Indians fans are well aware of the deflected the lone shot; from there, Streaks continued their offensive in the conference with Wilmington, roll University men’s soccer team fact that they haven’t won a World his job was relatively simple the rest attack and dominated the posses- and trail only behind powerhouse played another Ohio Athletic Series since 1948, but mark my of the night, as a hard-nosed JCU sion of the ball for the remainder Ohio Northern (12-2 overall, 3-0 Conference contest on Wednesday, words: Terry Francona will win a defense held off any more attempts of the game. OAC). Oct. 10, as they traveled to face World Series with the Indians. from the Pioneers. After late failed attempts from The Blue Streaks’ play in the past the Mount Union Purple Raiders. Follow @ZachMentz on The Blue Streaks were able to Marietta to even the score, the JCU three weeks has shown the confer- Results, box scores and a recap of Twitter or email him at maintain a strong and aggressive Blue Streaks returned home from ence that they mean business, not the game can be found online at [email protected] offensive attack the entire game, as Marietta with a 1-0 win, their fourth only in terms of scoring, but also on www.jcusports.com. Sports 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Oct. 11, 2012 Women’s soccer posts impressive 4-0 win vs. Marietta Akerly leads the way past the Pioneers with a hat trick in the team’s first OAC victory

Jake Hirschmann After playing a scoreless first 28 min- asked about Staff Reporter utes, the Blue Streaks took a 1-0 lead, as her hat JCU junior midfielder Nicki Bohrer put trick, she The Blue Streaks women’s soccer team home a goal from 18 yards out in the 29th said her played their third conference game on minute. It did not take long for the team team de- Saturday, Oct. 6 against Marietta, and this to add another tally. In the 33rd minute, serves the time, they were able to come away with a Akerly recorded her first tally of the game, credit. victory. Sophomore midfielder Kay Akerly taking advantage of a failed clear attempt “As for carried the team with three goals, and the by Marietta and booting it past the keeper my hat team tallied one more to help JCU beat the from inside the 18-yard box. JCU went trick, I am Pioneers by a final score of 4-0. into the half up 2-0, but had no intention of happy that I letting off the gas could capi- pedal. talize on Five minutes my oppor- into the second tunities,” half, Akerly net- she said. Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information ted another one, “It always The squad gathers before a game earlier in the year. JCU put together despite the Mari- feels good a team performance in Saturday’s win over Marietta. etta goalie, Kait- to score and JCU’s win against Marietta was their lyn Pearse, getting feels even better to score a few. I couldn’t first conference win, bringing their confer- her hands on it. have done it without a strong defense and ence record to a respectable 1-1-1. Their And five minutes hard-working midfielders and forwards. Our overall record is now at 6-5-1. after that, Akerly goals came from the successful playing of Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks defeated completed her the team.” the Mount Union Purple Raiders, 3-1 on hat trick, beating And in net, sophomore keeper Haley Tuesday, Oct. 9, shortly before the Carroll Marietta’s goalie posted another strong performance. Al- News was published. Senior Mackenzie Ken- on a breakaway though she only faced two shots in Satur- ner led the way for JCU, notching two goals attempt. day’s game, she did her part and earned her in the contest. The team picked up its fourth

Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information In total, Akerly sixth shutout of the season in the process. consecutive road win of the season in the now has eight goals It was a very impressive defensive effort match against the hosting Purple Raiders. The Kay Akerly, shown here dribbling the ball down the field, on the season, which overall for the Blue Streaks, who kept the box score and game summary can be found at played a key role in JCU’s easy triumph over the Pioneers. leads the team. When Pioneers’ chances to a minimum. www.jcusports.com. JCU volleyball captures 3-2 decision over Oberlin Blue Streaks come from behind to continue four match winning streak Beckie Reid “The team evolved as the match went on, needed in order to claim the victory. The next apparent on the court and especially on the Staff Reporter and Oberlin presented challenges,” said JCU two games ended with a victory of 25-15 and scoreboard. Having only won a total of nine games last head coach Laura Jensen. 15-9 with juniors Charlotte Sykora and Teresa With a new coach and attitude towards the year, the John Carroll women’s volleyball team The team started off slowly by commit- Noewer pushing the team until the end. In the season, the women are making great strides overcame their slump by turning it into double ting eight errors in the first match, losing by final game, a play by Teresa Noewer, who to keep last year in the past and continue to digits of victories, with a handful of games left a final score of 25-17. The Blue Streaks came saved the point by a fierce Yeoman, caused break records. to play. The team is on a four-game winning fighting back in the next match, claiming the a connection with Sarah Orlandi, whose kill “This four-game winning streak is huge streak, with Oberlin as their latest victim, which victory, 25-13, due to their strong lead in the fired up the crowd and also the rest of their for our younger players as they build their has not happened since the 2010 season. beginning. teammates. confidence up for the heart of our conference On a late Thursday evening, the Yeomen, Consistent with the back-and-forth nature The trio of Sykora (11), Noewer (10) and season coming up,” said Jensen. “It will defi- clad in their black and red uniforms, came into of the series, the Yeomen took game three, freshman Sarah Orlandi (14) ended in double nitely keep them motivated.” the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center with a 7-11 with a 25-18 score, even though the women’s digits in kills for the night. Junior Julia Clark Editor’s Note: JCU fell to the Mount record and high hopes. With a seesaw effect, team took a strong lead of 5-0 for the second led the team with 16 digs along with fresh- Union Purple Raiders, 3-0, at home on Tues- Oberlin found themselves on the short end of game in a row. man Sarah Kaminski who acquired 12. The day, Oct. 9. The box score and game summary the stick in a five-set decision. That last set gave JCU the drive they junior and freshman connection had become can be found at www.jcusports.com. Streaks of the Week

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Lane Robilotto Kay Akerly Thor Eriksen Charlotte Sykora Kevin Cope senior sophomore senior junior sophomore The wideout hauled in nine The OAC player of the The senior tallied the only Sykora had an impressive A consistent playmaker, passes from Mark Myers for week notched a hat trick on goal of the Blue and Gold’s 1-0 performance that helped JCU Cope continued his domina- 139 yards in a blowout win Saturday, Oct. 6, leading the victory over Marietta College to a 3-2 comeback win over tion with a great performance over Marietta on Saturday. In- Blue Streaks to a 4-0 victory on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Michi- Oberlin. The junior record- in a 61-14 rout of Marietta. spired after his pre-game ritual over Marietta. Akerly’s three gan native’s fourth goal of the ed 11 kills and a team-high The linebacker racked up three of listening to Phil Collins, he goal performance, her second season helped JCU snag its five blocks on the day. As tackles, three assists, three reached 1,000 receiving yards of the season, helped JCU snap fourth triumph in five games. head coach Laura Jensen said, tackles for loss, a sack and a in his JCU career. a three game winless streak. “Charlotte did really well forced fumble in the game. 12 Homecoming Special Oct. 11, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Lobopalooza Homecoming 2012 Homecoming Special 13 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Oct. 11, 2012 Lobopalooza Homecoming 2012

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1- North Korea threatens US with nuclear missiles

Katelyn DeBaun to start a new Korean war and take over the the D.P.R.K. expelled all nuclear inspectors stance against the United States because, Staff Reporter entire Korean Peninsula; he later declared from the country and has been conducting although relations between the two countries that “the D.P.R.K.’s patience does not mean nuclear tests since, including the detonation have been strained due to opposing views on it is unlimited.” of two nuclear devices in the years 2006 and nuclear development, there have not been For the first time since the death of the Over the past 10 years, the United States, 2009. For several years, North Korea has any threats of war on the Korean peninsula Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s South Korea, Japan, China and Russia have kept military bases in South Korea and Japan by the United States in recent years. In Au- former leader Kim Jong Il, a representative been trying to negotiate a disarmament stocked with nuclear weapons and their own gust 2011, former North Korean leader Kim from the country addressed the U.N. at the treaty with North Korea that would end its militia to defend themselves against possible Jong Il proposed to resume talks to settle the final session of the annual General Assem- development of nuclear weapons; but no threats from the United States. disagreement on nuclear weapons, but after bly on Oct. 1. Catching the attention of the such agreement has been reached. Instead, Attention is being drawn to North Korea’s his death in December 2011, new leadership media, Vice Foreign Minister Pak Kil Yon ended any plans for negotiation. Pak’s speech claimed that the Koreas have become “the is the first mention of thermonuclear weapons world’s most dangerous hotspot” and has in Pyongyang, which are highly advanced placed the blame on the United States. when compared to plutonium and uranium- During his speech, Pak explained that based nuclear arms. North Korea has believed since its founding In response to North Korea’s threats, the that America has intended to “occupy the United States agreed to allow South Korea whole of the Korean peninsula and to use it to have ballistic missiles with a range of 500 as a stepping- stone for realizing its strategy miles, as opposed to the ones previously used of dominating the whole of Asia,” accord- with a range of nearly 200 miles. According to ing to the Associated Press. He also has The Washington Post, South Korean national said that the only way to have peace in the security adviser Chun Yung-Woo told report- Koreas is to end the United States’ “hostile ers in a press conference, “the most important policy” toward North Korea. As Pak spoke purpose of revising the missile guideline lies on this topic, he mentioned thermonuclear in deterring armed provocations by North war and increased development of nuclear Korea.” weapons as possibilities of action against The D.P.R.K. has yet to respond to the new the United States. agreement. This evening will be the debate The main focus of the North Korean dip- between U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and lomat’s speech was the relationship between Rep. Paul Ryan, the main focus of which will Washington, D.C. and Pyongyang, the North be foreign policy. On Oct. 16 and 22, Presi- Korean capital and the center of its gov- dent Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney ernment. The two have existed peacefully will debate the same topic. Although threats of war from North Korea are not uncom- for 60 years, since the end of the Korean AP Conflict, which ended with an armistice. North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Kil Yon addresses the U.N. on Oct. 1. mon, the new mentions of thermonuclear The Telegraph reports that Pak informed Yon spoke of his country’s belief that the U.S. is planning on starting another weapons are causing concern in both parties the U.N. that he is aware of America’s plans Korean War on the peninsula. in Washington. 2- Zeta drug leader’s body goes missing after being killed

Associated Press “We have to improve coordination, to from Laredo, Texas. More freight crosses avoid this type of incident,” Poire said. there than anywhere else along the U.S.- The death of the founder and leader of “But there is no doubt about the identity of Mexican border, making it one of the most Mexico’s brutal Zetas cartel in a fire fight this person.” valuable smuggling routes in the world. with marines outside a baseball game near The fallen capo was an army special Calderon, who leaves office in two the Texas border was perhaps the biggest forces deserter whose brutality and para- months with the six-year-long war on drug coup of President Felipe Calderon’s war military tactics transformed a small group the signature of his presidency, stopped on drugs. of drug cartel enforcers into one of the short of unreservedly declaring Lazcano But triumph turned to embarrassment world’s most feared international criminal dead, but said evidence clearly indicated when authorities lost the body. organizations. Analysts say his death could the Zetas founder had been slain. He Officials still haven’t found the remains set off a power struggle inside the Zetas as proudly proclaimed that 25 people on a of Heriberto Lazcano, which were snatched its relatively autonomous local cells decide 2009 list of Mexico’s 37 most wanted drug from a funeral home and whisked away by whether to align with its remaining boss, lords have now been killed or arrested. gunmen in a hijacked hearse hours after the Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, a man The president also praised the marines, Zetas strongman died in a hail of gunfire in considered even more ruthless and brutal the security force responsible for most of the town of Progreso in Coahuila state. than Lazcano. the highest-profile take-downs of top level Asked how the body could be stolen, In- The killing is also expected to intensify drug bosses in Mexico. Many of those AP Undated picture of Zeta cartel leader terior Secretary Alejandro Poire suggested the Zetas’ war with the country’s other operations were launched in cooperation Heriberto Lazcano. He was killed on Tuesday that there might have been a lack dominant criminal organization, the Sinaloa with U.S. officials, who see the marines Oct. 7 in Coahuila, Mexico. of coordination between the military and cartel controlled by Mexico’s most-wanted as more trustworthy and competent than civilian authorities. Under Mexican law, man, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. other Mexican military and law enforce- finally be laid to rest in the town where military forces must turn evidence, bodies At the center of the two cartels’ struggle ment agencies. Lazcano reportedly spent his childhood, and suspects over to civilian prosecutors. is Nuevo Laredo, a violence-torn city across The body, if it ever turns up, could in central Hidalgo state. 15 The Carroll News Worldwww.jcunews.com News Oct. 11, 2012 3- Candidates appeal to JCU students Firing Lane Sam Lane World News Editor

It has become commonplace for Ameri- cans to see the presidential candidates on television. But it is not often that people get to meet the candidates in person. Over the Sam Lane last few weeks, however, a few JCU students World News Editor got to experience this honor. Debating Jeff Kirwin is a senior at John Carroll University who has closely followed the debates of the past presidential election. Kirwin found himself very busy during the summer when the Photo courtesy of Jeff Kirwin Last week, there was a number of Ameri- President Barack Obama greeting presidential election came to his home state cans watching a debate that appeared to catch of Ohio. supporters in Parma, Ohio on July 5. them completely off-guard. The signs leading up did not point to the eventual result. Many On July 5, President Barack Obama Photo courtesy of Greg Petsche was campaigning through Parma. During, this time, Kirwin had the With polls in- had understandably assumed that the gener- privilege of meetings Obama personally. At the end of the meeting, dicating that the Senior Greg Petsche meeting with ally-stiff Republican candidate would fall Obama even autographed Kirwin’s ticket to the event. Reflecting on presidential elec- Mitt Romney during his appearance at flat like he often had on the campaign stump. his meeting with Obama, Kirwin stated, “It was a great experience tion will be close, Lake Erie College. But instead, the two candidates appeared to seeing President Obama up close. This is something I will remember Ohio is a crucial reverse their styles. President Barack Obama for the rest of my life.” battleground state. was the one to put himself on the defensive, Another senior, Greg Petsche, also had a similar experience to his Obama narrowly carried the state four years ago, and has a slight which came across as so poor that even Chris classmate. For Petsche, he was given the chance to meet Republican lead again. For Romney, victory is even more dire, considering Matthews scolded him afterward on follow candidate Mitt Romney. that no Republican has won the presidency without the Buckeye up coverage. Petsche went with friends and won the VIP tickets from a Cuya- State. There is no doubt that the performance hoga GOP Twitter contest. Although the rally was thrilling enough, Likewise, appeal to youth voters is also crucial to both candi- by the candidates in a debate is influential to Petsche enjoyed another opportunity: getting a picture with Romney. dates in the election. This is due to the fact that they have been the voter perception. The real question is, just He said, “Gov. Romney was doing a ‘Meet and Greet’ after the rally,” affected the most by the current state of the economy. It is their how much effect will it really have? Debates “My friend, Dan Imfeld said, ‘Mitt, you have to get a picture with turnout on election day that can very well determine the outcome. first burst onto the national scene during the Greg.’ Although the Secret Service tried to get him to leave, Romney Obama’s victory in 2008 was largely carried out by the high turnout 1960 campaign. For those watching televi- instead hopped off the stage to get a picture with a few of us. It was he received from youth voters. This year, much of this support sion, it was a momentous occasion. It was a the best experience of the year for me!” has dwindled. While he still leads Romney, many of his supporters chance to see the next potential leader of the With the general election just a few weeks away, it is not surprising lack the enthusiasm to go out and vote. Romney is trying to sway free world discuss policy with their opponent. to see Obama and Romney making these kinds of appearances. some of these dispirited voters over to his camp. These forums during the campaign soon be- came commonplace from 1976-present. In terms of trying to find comparisons with last week’s debate, the three that come to my mind are 1980, 1984 and 2004. The 4- Romney gains ground following debate 1980 debate was perhaps the most effective in terms of election outcome. Hosted a week DENVER — Buoyed by a powerful debate showing, Mitt Romney said Thursday he before the election, the race between Carter offers “prosperity that comes through freedom” to a country struggling to shed a weak and challenger Ronald Reagan had been economy. President Barack Obama accused the former Massachusetts governor of run- neck and neck, with Carter slightly ahead. ning from his own record in pursuit of political power. However, Reagan proved to project an im- The debate reached 67.2 million viewers, an increase of 28 percent over the first age as a strong, confident leader throughout debate in the 2008 presidential campaign. The measurement and information company the debate. Suddenly, the lead switched to Nielsen said Thursday that 11 networks provided live coverage of the debate. Reagan over that one week and became a Not even Democrats disputed that Romney was likely to benefit politically from the landslide victory. debate Wednesday night, in which he aggressively challenged Obama’s stewardship of Four years later, Reagan seemingly put the economy and said his own plans would help pull the country out of a slow-growth himself into a hole of his own when he rut. Still, there was no immediate indication that the race would expand beyond the nine appeared aloof during the first debate with battleground states where the rivals and their running mates spend nearly all of their challenger Walter Mondale. Fortunately for campaign time and advertising dollars. Reagan, unlike four years previous, there were more debates, which allowed for him to AP Debate host Colorado is one of them, and Virginia, where Romney headed for an evening speech, is another. So is Wisconsin, Obama’s destination for a mid-day rally. rebound. The end result was another landslide President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Nevada, Ohio, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida and North Carolina are the others. victory for Reagan. Romney shaking hands following the Among them, the nine states account for 110 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to In 2004, George W. Bush’s scenario conclusion of the first debate on Oct. 3. win the White House, more than enough to tip the campaign to one man or the other. seemed to feature a blend between Carter Most viewers and pundits, regardless of “Victory is in sight,” Romney exulted in an emailed request for donations to supporters. in 1980 and Reagan in 1984. Like Carter, partisan ideology, concluded Romney It was a show of confidence by a man hoping for a quick reversal in pre-debate public Bush faced a difficult re-election campaign was the victor of the debate. This has opinion polls that showed him trailing in battleground states as well as nationally. and stumbled during his first debate. Unlike provided a much-needed boost for the Reprising a line from the debate, he told an audience of conservatives in Denver that Carter, Bush was able to win the tough race Romney campaign. Obama offers “trickle-down government.” He added, “I don’t think that’s what America rather than lose after performing better in believes in. I see, instead, a prosperity that comes through freedom.” (AP) the next two debates. The second and third chances allowed Bush to come out with a narrow victory rather than the defeat that Candidate Chronicles – a student political cartoon Carter had met. So what does this mean for Obama and Romney? For Romney, it is excellent to have jcunews. performed well as a challenger, but he also faces the fact that there are two more debates to go, which gives Obama plenty of time to com Poll bounce back. Furthermore, Romney now has to get past the daunting town hall debates that Which presidential tend to be friendlier to Democrats. His surge after the debates could quickly evaporate, candidate do you believe just like Mondale’s. Obama’s case has its performed better in the highs and lows as well. He can still bounce back, like Reagan, but does not enjoy his first debate? huge lead. Overall, the candidates can conclude this: Results change from election to election. It Mitt Romney will all depend on factors such as early voting (85 percent , 22 Votes) (pro-Obama), the lack of viewers during the next two debates (pro-Romney) and the level Barack Obama of voter turnout (pro/con for both). So those (15 percent, 4 Votes) will be the last three weeks. Should be fun! Total Voters: 26 Contact Sam Lane at Cartoon by Nicholas Sciarappa [email protected] 16 Oct. 11, 2012 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News 5- JCU student spends part of summer in Lebanon Sam Lane interested in travelling to other countries World News Editor and experiencing new cultures. This love for travel is what drew me to study political Senior Laura Kisthardt has had a fasci- science at John Carroll and then what led me nation with politics since her senior year at to be involved with the Model Arab League.” Western Reserve Academy. Therefore, it was Kisthardt participated in the Model Arab not surprising when she decided to major in League during the spring of 2012 while in political science upon arriving at John Carroll Professor Debaz’s class, comparative politics University. This past summer, her enthusiasm of the Middle East course. “I really enjoyed only grew. this class, and we had a great time at Miami After getting accepted for a trip sponsored of Ohio for the Model Arab League.” by The National Council on U.S.-Arab Rela- The delegation from John Carroll repre- tions, Kisthardt found herself beginning her sented Lebanon and was awarded Honorable journey to the Middle East. Mention for Outstanding Delegation. All In June, Kisthardt started off attending Model Arab Leagues across the country are an orientation in Washington, D.C. before run by the National Council for the US Arab the trip commenced. Afterward, she arrived Relations. in Lebanon, starting her journey throughout Each year, the National Council hosts the country. a study visit to a country in the Middle One of the issues emphasized during her East for MAL alumni to learn first-hand Photo courtesy of laurakisthardt.com trip was women’s rights. As a result, she about the countries they represented. Debaz JCU student Laura Kisthardt during her trip to Lebanon. was able to meet several influential women, nominated Kisthardt and she applied for the including a princess, Hayat Arslan and a study visit. Although Kisthardt was greatly fascinated experience since returning to the U.S. She pioneer for women’s rights, according to the “I wasn’t sure of my chances, but I with her trip, she did not leave her passion continues to post on her blog, laurakisthardt. Hudson Monthly. dreamed of how life changing travelling to back in Lebanon. She recently started a blog com, and includes pictures and feeds about Kisthardt explained, “I’ve always been Lebanon would be,” Kishardt said. documenting her time in Lebanon and her her travels. The Carroll News sits down John Allen kicks off with E.J. Dionne, Jr. Vatican II conference at JCU Nicholas Sciarappa million Catholics. “Do not be seduced by the Dan Cooney CN: What is an issue that has been Diversions Editor narrative of decline,” said Allen. Editor in Chief lost in the shuffle during this elec- His next point, “Look to the grass roots,” E.J. Dionne, Jr. was a prominent speaker tion season that you think both could best be explained through a simile he during a weekend-long conference on the presidential candidates need to Fifty years ago today, Pope John XXIII offered: “Rome works like a crock pot.” Al- role of laity 50 years after the opening of discuss more? opened the Second Vatican Council with a len went on to report that the hierarchy of the Vatican II. The conference was held here at speech that promoted both the updating and Church, located primarily in Rome, is not John Carroll University’s Dolan Center for ED: People don’t want to talk about renewal in the Roman Catholic Church. a good example of where the Church truly Science and Technology last weekend. the poor, they don’t want to defend Many theologians, sociologists, and his- stands and moves slowly in addressing the Dionne, Jr., who spoke Saturday night programs fro the poor. I was on TV torians say that the calling of the Council world. He claimed that the Church within the on the Catholic vote, is a columnist for The last night and I quoted one of my helped make the Catholic Church a more world was racing and growing in new encour- Washington Post, a regular contributor to favorite FDR lines, “Better the oc- global institution. The Council produced 16 aging ideas and theologies as it engaged new MSNBC and NPR, a frequent roundtable casional faults of a government that documents, commenting on a plethora of cultures and environments. guest on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” a se- lives in a spirit of charity than the issues from Ecumenism, liturgy and revela- Concerning hope, Allen made an important nior fellow at the Brookings Institution consistent omissions of a govern- tion, to mass media, religious freedom and observation. “I think if we had one of those wall charts with 2,000 years of church history in Washington, D.C. and a professor at ment frozen in the ice of its own the laity. and we put it up against this wall, and then we Georgetown University. indifference.” Half of a century later, a gathering of The interview with Dionne, Jr. was theologians, reporters and other listeners put on a blindfold, and just randomly tossed conducted Tuesday afternoon by phone came to John Carroll’s own Donahue Audi- a dart at it,” Allen explained, “no matter and email. CN: Talk about the cost of culture torium to discuss how the Church has devel- where that dart fell on the time line, weather wars and how it’s affecting both oped since the opening of the council. The it was the ninth century or the 19th century, our society and discussion within gathering took shape as a conference from I believe at that moment in time you could CN: Should the Catholic Church the Catholic Church among the Oct. 7-9, and was titled; “A New Cloud of have made a case for hope about where the be involved in politics? faithful and hierarchy. Witnesses: The Laity 50 Years After Vatican Church is going, and you could have made a II.” The hosts of the event were John Car- case for despair.” ED: I always say that the Catholic ED: The purpose of culture wars is roll’s Doris Donnelly and Edward Hahnen- He concluded that in the time line of the Church’s job is to make all of us feel to divide people, and so instead of, berg, of the JCU department of theology and Church, the Church has prevailed, and that guilty about something. My view is for example, trying to make it easier religious studies. itself is a good reason to have hope. that the Church should challenge for families to raise kids, figuring Just as the meeting 50 years ago was Allen also looked to the empowerment more liberal Catholics on issues out what kind of rules might we have opened with a speech by a man named John, of the laity of the Church. As a shortage of related to life and abortion, and the in the workplace on family leave. so was “The Cloud of Witnesses;” John Allen priests is continuing, especially in Africa and Latin America, the laity of the church Church should challenge more con- How can we structure childcare or in was the first speaker. His task however, was will have an increasing roll in administering servative Catholics on issues related the school day to make it easier for not to encourage change, but to report on it. Allen’s qualifications to report on the current pastoral fellowship and friendship. For every to poverty and injustice. The Church working parents? We just demonize state of the church are numerous, includ- one priest in America, there are about 1,300, is only challenging one set of us; it’s people for being that parent, or we ing holding the positions of senior Vatican people to whom minister whereas in Africa, not doing its job in politics. I think demonize people for being gay and reporter for CNN, NPR and the National for every priest, there are 5,500 people. Al- the Church should be involved in that just doesn’t solve problems. We speaking out about public issues, but Catholic Reporter. len thought the ratio of laity to priests in the create divisions and demonize each church clearly called for an increased roll in I think it shouldn’t be the case that Allen was quick to establish the criteria other rather than looking for practi- for which people should judge the state of the laity’s leadership. its witness can be easily interpreted cal remedies to the problems that the Church today. His criteria consisted of Finally, Allen urged people to get past as being in favor of one party or underlie all of this hostility that we main points: Think globally, look to the ideologies. “In principle, diversity is a mar- the other. show towards each other. grass roots, remember to hope and get past velous thing. The Church describes itself as ideologies. a community of communities. Diversity is CN: Many feel Congress is broken by their inability to reach consensus on Thinking globally refers to thinking what makes us a church. But the shallow side major issues. You talked quite a bit about our quest for finding community. outside of what Americans know about the of this tribalization is when these tribes stop How do you think Congress can come together and find some community, Catholic Church. With the sexual abuse communicating with on another.” Allen called despite the partisan atmosphere? scandal still haunting the Catholic Church for all Catholics of any type to work together and an increasing rate of decline in numbers, to progress in a post-Vatican II world. ED: I think it depends on the outcome of the election. My basic view is that you Allen pointed out how the church in other John Allen’s four points on understanding need the Republican party to come a little closer to the middle in order to create countries is growing. For example, in the Catholicism in the world was received by a the possibility of the consensus, the possibility of compromise. I could talk for year 1900, there were an estimated 1.9 mil- loud applause from those attending the confer- ence. Just as Pope John XXIII started off the hours about that. lion Catholics in Africa. In the year 2000, that number increased to approximately 130 council with excitement, so did John Allen. 17 The Carroll News Businesswww.jcunews.com & Finance Oct. 11, 2012 Investors seek safer long-term investments money mart

Anthony Ahlegian yield” but want to put their cash into some- $20 million,” compared with rates from the Asst. Business & Finance Editor thing relatively stable in a time of economic past several years. uncertainty. Mark Gray, an analyst with Moody’s Inves- Concerns were raised from investors re- Along with the demand for long-term bonds tor’s Service, said, “No treasurer or CFO wants cently due to a slowed global economy and a from investors, issuers have been drawn to the to be the one treasurer or CFO who didn’t get continuous European debt crisis. One implica- “longer maturities” at the present time for a few cheap long-term money when it was available.” tion of this is that investors have been seeking significant reasons, The WSJ reports. The first An example of an investment-grade company Andrew Martin safer investments, specifically long-term bonds reason is the presence of who has been taking ad- Business & Finance Editor from investment-grade companies. historically low interest vantage of low interest The Wall Street Journal reports that invest- rates. debt financing through NHL lockout: How to ment-grade companies, such as United Parcel The WSJ reports that the issuance of bonds split the revenue Service, General Electric Co. and Comcast lower interest rates have is General Electric Co. Corp. have already sold $91.9 billion of 30-year been the result of the They sold $7 billion in It may seem to many sports fans across the bonds in 166 offerings this year. Federal Reserve’s easy bonds, including $2 bil- country that the owners and players can never This figure is in contrast to the $73.2 billion monetary policy, along lion in 30-year bonds, agree on anything. Just in the past few years, worth of bonds sold in 145 offerings during all with the global econo- From WSJ.com on Oct. 1. the National Basketball Association, National of last year. The 26 percent increase to date is, my’s continuing weak- The WSJ reported Football League and, now, the National Hock- in part, due to the rising demand from inves- ness. Another reason for that GE plans to use part ey League have dealt with lockouts as well as tors for investments in stable investment-grade companies to issue bonds is that the near-term of the money raised to refinance $5 billion of revenue-sharing disagreements. companies. economic outlook has been raising concern. debt that will be due in February of 2013. The The NFL and NBA had their widely publi- Bonds are debt investments in which inves- The global economy’s continuous decline ability of investment-grade companies like GE cized revenue disputes and eventually found tors loan money to an entity that borrows the in growth has given corporations a sense that to supply investors’ demands for safer invest- an agreement that was fair enough for both the funds for a defined period of time at a fixed “now is as good a time as ever to raise debt,” re- ments will continue with the current economic players and the owners. interest rate, as defined by investopedia.com. ported The WSJ. This is because the relatively situation. Debt financing over the long-term That being said, the NHL is currently miss- These investments are generally a safe invest- low interest-rates on the 30-year bonds give takes maturity risk out of the question for a ing the beginning of its regularly-scheduled ment because in the instance of the issuer’s investment-grade companies the opportunity to long time. season, and it doesn’t seem to be causing quite bankruptcy bondholders will be paid before do debt financing at a much lower cost. With implications that interest rates will not the stir that was observed when basketball and anyone else in the liquidation process. The WSJ reported that on $1 billion of debt be rising any time soon, companies with good football had their own disputes. Investors have reached out for long-term issued from bonds, the annual interest payment credit ratings have very good access to inves- The NHL’s growing popularity over the last bonds because they “have an appetite for savings with current interest rates is “roughly tors in the market for long-term bonds. few years may be significantly diminished if a deal is not struck soon between the league’s owners and its players. The NHL cannot afford a long lockout. Eurozone continues to disappoint Sept. 16 saw the beginning of the lockout Patrick Tarkey up with more proactive policies, the latest a fair degree of consensus on the aforemen- when the last collective bargaining agreement Staff Reporter economic projections may once again prove tioned proposal. expired. Last week saw the announcement overly optimistic. “I wouldn’t say that there was strong sup- of the cancellation of the first two weeks According to Bloomberg.com, the Euro- The ECB’s bond-buying plan, which port for it, but there was certainly a feeling of games, and there seems to be no end in pean Central Bank (ECB) should keep interest pledges unlimited support for countries that that this is an idea that should be explored sight. rates low for the foreseeable future and may sign up for economic reforms as part of a in more detail,” said one diplomat that was According to The New York Times, the need to cut them further given the risk of bailout from Europe’s rescue fund, will help present during the meeting. league initially offered a revenue split of 57-43 deflation. transmit monetary policy to The single budget proposal was first percent, in favor of the owners. Most recently, European inflation the affected regions. sketched out by Herman Van Rompuy, the a deal for six years with the players receiving will slow to 1.6 percent Still, according to president of the European Council. The pro- 49 percent of revenue in the first year and 47 in 2013. “The probability Bloomberg, “the possibility posal for the budget was first seen in a paper percent in its last year was proposed. of falling prices is unusu- that the euro-area crisis will that circulated in September as part of an ef- Many sportswriters have reached the gen- ally high, reaching almost escalate remains a major fort to stimulate debate about how Europe’s eral consensus that the NHL Players Associa- 25 percent. This projec- downside risk to growth and monetary union should be improved. In the tion will not accept anything below a revenue tion gives the ECB ample financial sector stability until paper, Van Rompuy said that a fully function- split of 50-50. Seems fair, right? justification for keeping the underlying issues are ing grouping of all 17 countries that use the With players moving to play in leagues policy rates very low or resolved.” euro could involve the creation of a central across Europe while the league is locked out cutting them further,” said In other news, debate budget and single treasury office. and fans growing increasingly frustrated or not the International Monetary From socioecohistory.wordpress.com about the idea of creating a The role of this central treasury office even caring (which may be worse), perhaps Fund. separate budget for eurozone countries is in- may be something along the lines of main- it’s time to listen. While the ECB cut its benchmark interest tensifying with the approach of the European taining control of the debt shared by the 17 Donald Fehr, of the NHLPA, represents rate to a historic low of 0.75 percent on July Union summit. countries. There is still no clear definition of the players in their quest for a “fair” break 5, ECB President Mario Draghi signaled last At a private dinner held last week among what a single, central budget would entail, in revenue. Eventually, a revenue split near week that further easing may only have a the European Union ambassadors of several but Germany strongly supports the idea, and 50-50 will be realized. The other economic limited effect on the economy. northern European countries, including Brit- France is on board too in terms of eurozone details of the deal are what is holding up this Unless the ECB’s announcement of an ain, Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland, decision making, which means it has some new agreement. unlimited bond-purchase plan is followed there was surprise among the members to find serious power behind it. The last lockout surrounded the salary cap, which is not the issue in the current lockout. The NHL needs to realize that the strength Former General Electric CEO stirs up controversy of a good sports league rests in the level of competitiveness across the sport. Anthony Barile in The Wall Street Journal instead. Peter Thies, a senior partner at Los The hockey clubs that are struggling finan- The Carroll News In a phone interview Tuesday, Ser- Angeles-based executive search firm Korn/ cially should receive more help to maintain a Jack Welch, former CEO of General wer said that he tried to get comment from Ferry International, told Bloomberg “His competitive nature with the league’s jugger- Electric Co., terminated his writing position Welch, who had written seven columns for words ring louder than many others and naut franchises, both fiscally and in terms of with Thomson Reuters Corp and Fortune Fortune with his wife, Suzy. Serwer said he that’s just the fact of life for a CEO, es- win percentage. magazine after an inappropriate Twitter never heard back from Welch, but also men- pecially a well-known corporate icon type The league should not ask players to take post concerning the Obama administration. tioned he heard from readers complaining CEO that he has been.” a hit in their salaries, as it would not be in the His Twitter post read, “President Barack that a contributor to Fortune would make a During an interview with Chris Mat- best interest of the league going forward. Obama’s administration manipulated em- statement like that on Twitter. thews on MSNBC, Welch told Matthews, Any economist knows that paying em- ployment data for political gain.” Welch has contributed $5,000 to Rom- “I have no evidence to prove [the BLS ployees a competitive and higher salary leads As the CEO of General Electric, Welch ney’s campaign, the maximum amount numbers were manipulated]. I just raised to improved performance on the job. Most earned the nickname “Neutron Jack,” after anyone can donate to a presidential candi- the question.” But he added, “You don’t people would agree that professional athletes cutting more than 100,000 jobs in the 1980s date, according to the Center for Responsive think it’s coincidental that we’ve had the make too much money as it is, but the bottom in an effort to help increase profits. His re- Politics, a Washington-based research group biggest job surge since 1983?” line is that owners need to pay what they are placement, Jeffrey Immelt, was chosen by that tracks political giving. “These numbers defy logic,” he said. due based on performance. the White House in January of 2011 to lead Welch described Romney on CNBC as However, the Obama administration A league that generates billions cannot stiff a panel of CEOs, labor leaders and academ- “the most qualified leader” to seek the of- promptly defended the U.S. Bureau of the players that are sacrificing their long-term ics responsible for recommending ways to fice of President of the United States. After Labor Statistics. Alan Krueger, chairman health for the enjoyment of the fans and bank improve U.S. employment. the U.S. Labor Department reported that the of the White House Council of Economic accounts of the owners. It is no secret that Welch resigned his position by sending unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last Advisers, told Bloomberg Television that the NHL is not the most popular league in an email to Reuters editor-in-chief Steve month, the lowest since Obama took office Welch’s remark was “irresponsible.” the country, and a lengthy lockout is bad for Adler and Fortune Managing Editor Andy in January 2009 Welch posted, “Unbeliev- In a column headlined “I Was Right business. It certainly doesn’t take a genius to Serwer, saying he would get better “traction” able jobs numbers ... these Chicago guys About That Strange Jobs Report,” he wrote, understand that you cannot make money when elsewhere. Welch said he and his wife would will do anything ... can’t debate so change “I’m not sorry for the heated debate that you aren’t in business. no longer contribute to Fortune or Reuters, numbers …” Because of his impressive busi- ensued. 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We feel as if it is hard to evaluate completely and ac- curately the value of an activity based upon a presenta- tion. Furthermore, there is no way to guarantee that the presentations themselves are even accurate portrayals of the way the money was spent.

The request for funds for travel makes up the largest number of petitions to the Student Organization Budget Board (SOBB). Since the number is so high, the Student Organization Review Board will have to sit through a lot “ of presentations and could be overwhelmed by the sheer number of them and the time that it takes to do it all. Cartoon by Nicholas Sciarappa However, it is important to note that with the elimina- tion of the Legion of Student Organizations, the justifica- NOTABLE QUOTABLE tion requirement is a step in the right direction. It is an innovative concept, but it just needs refinement so that students don’t take advantage of SOBB funding. “It has been 14 years of economical crisis, violence, Editorial crime, destruction of private industry, and I believe and I Inattentive adjuncts have complete certainty that if Capriles wins, there is a way In an effort to fill hiring gaps and diversify the to reconstruct my country.” teaching staff at JCU, the University has hired adjunct professors who teach at other nearby universities, in- — Fabiana Hernandez, a Venezuelan citizen who came out to vote cluding Case Western Reserve University. for Henrique Capriles, the man running against Hugo Chavez These professors have diverse backgrounds and bring different views to campus. However, students “ report mixed experiences with these adjuncts. Many students feel that the adjunct professors are not offering the full attention or approachability that HIT & miss Hit: The 2012 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to American David they receive from most JCU professors. Wineland and Frenchman Serge Haroche for their work on the Since these professors come from different univer- “fundamental interactions between light particles and matter” sities, where different teaching styles are employed, miss: Midterms Hit: Fall Break this weekend miss: We only get one day some students might have trouble adapting to different off Hit: Jerry Sandusky sentenced to 30-60 years in prison miss: Hugo ways these professors approach teaching. Chavez wins another term as Venezuela’s president Hit: Philippine Despite this, the adjuncts should fully devote them- government reached an accord with the largest Muslim rebel group in the selves to their work, however temporary, to the students nation miss: The pat-down students received before boarding the busses they instruct at JCU. Also, to increase availability to to go to the Homecoming dance Hit/ miss: Frost warnings are issued for students, adjunct professors should be require to have much of northeastern Ohio this week, meaning colder weather has finally regular office hours each week. arrived miss: Seasonal affective disorder sets in Hit: This past weekend If students continue to experience problems with marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council the adjunct professors, they should approach the pro- miss: Nickleback Hit: Shoya, one of the Cleveland Zoo’s capybaras, gave fessor or the chair person of the respective academic birth to three babies during JCU Homecoming Hit/ miss: Mitt Romney department. If the chair receives multiple complaints winning last week’s presidential debate regarding a professor, it is his or her responsibility email your hits & misses to [email protected] to address the matter with the dean of the respective school within John Carroll.

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Business Manager Photo Editor Signed material and comics are Clara Richter Diversions Editor Brian Bayer email: [email protected] Gloria Suma Taylor Horen solely the view of the author. Grace Kaucic Nicholas Sciarappa Dan Cooney Nick Wojtasik 22 Op/Ed Oct. 11, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Making ‘Spence’ of Cooney Meets World: vulnerability Crazy acteristics of people in terms I am. I’ve come to grips with the of how vulnerable they were. fact that I need to be vulnerable She found that those who were to be willing to achieve any- calendar most happy were able to fully thing, and especially to be able Day (Oct. 20), National Pumpkin embrace vulnerability and that to really express who I am as a Cheesecake Day (Oct. 21), National Spencer German these same people believed person, particularly to those I Bologna Day (Oct. 24), World Pasta whole-heartedly that what made am closest with. Campus Editor Day (Oct. 25) and National Candy Corn them vulnerable as a person By putting yourself out there Day (Oct. 30). To what may be a surprise to made them beautiful as well. on the line, and being proud of some, throughout my entire life But even more importantly they who you are, any worries you Dan Cooney Also, don’t forget that October is a big fear of mine has always knew that being vulnerable was have, big or small, just simply Editor in Chief National Pizza Month, so go to the Inn been addressing that girl I have necessary. won’t matter. Win or lose, ac- The weather has gotten colder Between and order some. Hopefully you feelings for. Immediately for me, a light ception or rejection, failure or and the shelves at Giant Eagle are don’t find something foreign in it (see Now maybe some of you bulb turned on. success, you can look at your- stacked full with bags of candy. With our story in Campus this week). agree. Maybe some of you think The only reason that fear self and know you were vulner- Last Friday was World Teacher Day. that is cliché, and still others the calendar flipping to October, it’s even exists for me is because I able; you gave it a shot; you To celebrate, professors should give think it is a dumb thing to be have never allowed myself to be were yourself, and you still are. time to pull out the hot chocolate, fearful of. And well, you might nearly as vulnerable as I should. On top of that, you can probably crewneck sweatshirts and Halloween themselves a break this week. Cancel all be right. But think about it— I have never fully embraced the learn something about yourself decorations. midterm exams and reports … please? there are so many things that challenge of making it work out in the process. And while the times are changing, International Newspaper Carrier have to match up and time up or the risk of it not. I’ve always The bottom line once again, one thing about time remains constant: Day is on Oct. 20. We’ll be happy to cel- perfectly when it comes to rela- just done what was comfortable is that vulnerability is neces- bizarre holidays. ebrate, but that means we actually need tionships that there is certainly a and easy. I used to numb vulner- sary. The sooner you understand You can bet that every year, month, to find someone who wants to deliver chance of blowing it completely ability, like most of us do, and that it’s okay to be vulnerable The Carroll News every Thursday. Let if you’re just one step ahead or sit back and hoped for the best. and lay it all on the line, the week and day has some name or com- dragging a step behind. But see, relationships (and life more you can interact and un- memoration attached to it. Some of the me know if you’re interested. Yet when it comes down to in general) don’t work like that. derstand other people and their things we remember on certain days All you chemistry majors out there, it, the cause of my fear can be Vulnerability is necessary. beliefs as well as yourself and are funny. Others are a little more se- Oct. 23 is your day: National Mole Day. summed up by one simple word, No one should ever be afraid yours. You’ll be willing to go rious and really deserve our attention. That’s right, bake a cake on that Tuesday an adjective that many people to put himself or herself in a for something even if there are Those commemorations don’t deserve to celebrate Avogadro’s Number. Even have a hard time understanding: situation where they might fail no guarantees. You’ll be more the label “bizarre,” but are placed with better, the celebration starts at 6:02 a.m. vulnerability. or have to step out of the com- willing to take a leap of faith. and ends at 6:02 p.m. I recently saw a video that fort zone. And you’ll be more confident the weird ones for some reason. Now, I’m not sure if all of these holi- featured Brene Brown, a research Break down those barriers in yourself. Other holidays are cultural in mean- professor at the University of that say not to express yourself So now ... do it! Here’s your ing. For instance, this is the year of the days are actually real. I’m just relying Houston Graduate College of and to just follow the status quo, chance to be vulnerable. dragon if you go by the Chinese zodiac on what the Internet tells me, because Social Work, discussing vul- and rather, be yourself and let And for me, well, the way symbols. Next year, which starts on we all know that everything we read on nerability. In her talk, which the world see who that is. I see it as a senior in college, Feb. 10, is the year of the snake. the Internet is correct. Notice how I just I would recommend everyone Being vulnerable certainly there is no better time for me to Speaking of animals, pleas among celebrated Sarcasm Month. should watch, she discussed a isn’t easy. I mean, it’s taken me conquer my fears. On a more serious note, John Carroll study she had done on people until now to fully embrace and members of the staff have grown is a Catholic school, so it seems reason- over the course of six years that understand what it means and Contact Spencer German at louder over the course of the semester allowed her to compare the char- how to allow myself to do it, but [email protected] for a newsroom puppy. I’ll have to able to mention that starting today, Pope see if we have room in the budget for Benedict XVI has declared a “year of one, and the staff will have to promise faith.” The Holy Father is calling on to bathe, feed, walk and love our new the faithful to renew their commitment Wonderword: friend. But October is Adopt a Shelter to Christ. I think it’s no coincidence Dog Month, so if I were going to get today is also the 50th anniversary of the What does jobble mean? one, this would be the month. opening of the Second Vatican Council, October is also Awareness Month. which revolutionized the way Catholics Personally, I think we’re at the perfect around the world worship. school to celebrate that distinction this We’re at the perfect school to pro- month. Let’s promote awareness about mote that October is Clergy Appre- being aware that this is Awareness ciation Month. If you see a Jesuit this Month. Let us also be aware that Octo- month, and I bet you will, give him a big ber is Sarcasm Month, which I’m sure hug. I expect JCU to throw a party for my fellow columnist, Clara Richter, is all of them later this month, and I want an invite to the bash. “Jogging while wobbling.” “A synonym for hobbling” “A turkey with a speech more than excited about. We have plenty of food to celebrate On the subject of parties, today is impediment.” this month: Moldy Cheese Day (ap- It’s My Party Day. How am I going to Rebekah Golden, Kim Hoag, Annelise Kostyo, parently it was on Oct. 9), National celebrate? I’m going home. senior junior junior Angel Food Cake Day (yesterday), Have a great Fall Break, everyone! World Egg Day (tomorrow), National Contact Dan Cooney at jobble: A small quantity or load of hay, straw Dessert Day (Oct. 14), Brandied Fruit [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: Tempered will and iron grit by this point our bodies are probably running weather. both adventure seekers, so this was a of us scaled the side of this Cleveland conditioned to think that there is a long We journeyed the short 20-minute fantastic opportunity for us to do some precipice, only to end up smack in the run the next day as soon as a drop of the drive to the North Chagrin Reservation quality exploring. middle of icy cold, shin-deep, rushing good stuff hits our lips. of the ‘Tros (that’s how cool people re- Besides, we had an hour and 45 water. Nice. “Oh, he’s drinking again?” observes fer to the Metroparks). Although it was minutes of time to kill, so we might as At this point, we figured we might Brian Bayer the body. “He must be preparing for an- gross weather, we still stripped down well have some fun, right? We messed as well keep going since we were al- Managing Editor other long run tomorrow. I’ll be feeling to our skivvies for the run, because around on the trails for a bit, and hap- ready down and wet. But after about a Every Sunday morning at 8:30, my this one in a few hours. Well, bottoms once the heater is fired up, it burns nice pened to meet up with our freshman half-mile of trudging through the creek friends and I pile into a Carroll van and up!” Kind of counter-intuitive, isn’t and hot. crew (including Andrew Snyder and and not finding the trail, we decided to travel to one of Cleveland’s many beau- it? (But I will say the best cure for a For most of us, that meant shorts Matt “9:31” Chojnacki) – the more the scramble back up the sheer mud face, tiful Metroparks for our “long run.” hangover is a good healthy run – sweat and a T-shirt; for me, I prefer my navy merrier. Somehow, though, our trail on our hands and knees, and figure it For me, I like to think of my long it out, baby.) blue half-tights and a T-shirt, mainly landed us straight in the middle of a out from the higher ground. runs like I think of my laundry cycles But the reason I bring up the long because they contour my lower curves neighborhood. When there’s a choice When we finally got to the top, we – there’s the Light 12, Medium 14 or run is because of a particular experience quite nicely; and for Woj, of course, that between trails and suburbia, always had somehow landed ourselves smack the Heavy Duty 18-plus. Depending I had this weekend that made for one of meant shorts and no shirt. His mentality choose trails. in the middle of a stable. I can only on various factors, we decide which the most hardcore and adventurous runs – if the shirt gets wet, then I’ll be cold Well, Woj and I have a strict no imagine what those two horses were setting to put our legs on, and then we I have ever done. and not have anything warm to get into turning around policy. Turning around thinking when a group of five skinny roll out. We all got into the vans like usual when we get back. means admitting defeat. We would not mudmen showed up in their home. This kind of training is a truly this Sunday. We played some quiet And it was that Survivorman men- be defeated! So naturally, we decided The rest of the run was a sprint to the formative experience for a college kid. Rihanna and Bieber on the way there tality that became the theme of the the best alternative was to cut through vans to warm up our chilled bones. First off, Sunday mornings just feel (that’s what happens when I’m the adventure-est run I’ve ever been on. someone’s backyard and find the trail In the end, we all made it back, and cruel sometimes. Think about it – what van driver, by the way), and my loyal It started out like most runs do, from there. I’m pretty sure everyone went to church comes directly before Sunday morn- cardio-compatriot Nick Wojtasik as- cruising on some trails, enjoying the What we didn’t know was that the that night to say a little thank you too. ing? Yep, Saturday night. And a silly sumed his place sitting shotgun, as my scenery, etc. For the first few minutes, neighborhood rested on a cliff above And that’s the edurance-inspired 15-mile run the next day isn’t usually navigator. we traveled as a pack (a wolf pack, if the Chagrin River Valley. Fortunately, story of tempered will and iron grit. enough to prevent us from enjoying the For those of you who weren’t you will). But gradually, we all broke the people whose yard we cut through weekend the night before. awake at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, it was off into separate groups until it was had a rope tied to a tree that descended Contact Brian Bayer at As one of my buddies pointed out, 47 degrees and raining – not the best just Woj and me. By nature, we are the slippery 80 degree slope; So the five [email protected] Op/Ed 23 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Oct. 11, 2012 The Op/Ed Off the Richter: Top Ten: In retrograde Children’s television shows Clara Richter age, and, no matter what direction we daddy – I was 20. Her response? “You Editorial & Op/Ed Editor age in, our tastes and interests are going don’t look 20 to me. You look more like 1. “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” Remember the days when you didn’t to change; that’s just the natural way of 14.” It never feels really great to be told 2. “Sesame Street” have to worry about what was going on things. However, that doesn’t mean that that you look like a 14-year-old, but at 3. “Wishbone” in world news, or for whom we had to we have to completely lose touch with least she was honest. vote? We didn’t have to worry about the the child that we once were. Honesty is another quality that we 4. “Arthur” two tests that we had to take next week Our childhood selves have lessons to should borrow from the younger ver- 5. “Lamb Chop” or what lab report that was due tomor- teach us; and, like any good teacher, we sions of ourselves. I don’t mean that row. There are days when I wish I could should listen to what they have to say. you should tell someone the truth if it 6. “The Big Comfy Couch” have perpetually been a child. Children have such an insatiable is going to hurt them in some way, but 7. “Legends of the Hidden Temple” That’s why, every once in a while, sense of curiosity. They will question when you’re given the opportunity to I like to revert back to my childhood. just about everything; they’re like little give your honest opinion about some- 8. “Rugrats” There is nothing wrong with acting a masters of the Socratic method. One of thing, give it. 9. “Kratts’ Creatures” little child-like every so often. Those the children I nanny for once asked me, The absolute best thing about chil- were simpler days when we didn’t have in all seriousness, if a human could fit dren is their vibrant imaginations. If they 10. “Little Bear” – Compiled by Clara Richter as many cares and concerns; and, every in a whale’s blowhole. When I told him decide that the floor is lava, the floor is once in a while, don’t we all deserve to that I didn’t think a person could fit in the lava. If they are convinced that there is a Morning leave our cares and concerns behind, if average whale’s blowhole, he was per- monster under their bed with green eyes only for a little while? sistent, asking, “A baby could though, and yellow claws, you had better check Nick’s Knack: Sometimes, we have experiences right?” Maybe, I didn’t really know the under that bed, because, in their mind, magic that place us completely in touch with answer to that one, and I wasn’t about that monster is there. creatures, so it only makes sense our inner-child. I watched an episode to lie to him. As we grow, we lose our sense of that we are evolutionarily capable of of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” on I urge you to never lose that sense imagination. I guess we don’t really lose doing our best work during the day. Saturday afternoon, and I’m not at all of childlike curiosity. Children ask it, we just tend to stifle it. We realize how This fact was realized by ancient afraid to admit it. The thing that struck because they want to learn about the to recognize reality and sort out all of the intellectuals thousands of years ago, me was that, even at the ripe old age of world around them. Don’t assume that imaginary stuff. Now, I’m not saying long before the existence of the 20, my inner-child was still enthralled. you know everything there is to know. you have to walk around, convinced work-engulfing society we live in I knew that I had to get to the library to Ask questions if you have them. If it’s the floor is lava. But imagination lends Nick Wojtasik today. The Rigveda is a text created get some reading done, but I sat there, a good question, there’s no shame in itself to creativity and innovation, which Asst. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor between 3,700 and 3,100 years ago staring at my computer screen for 28 asking it. are skills that we need, even as adults. in India. The minds behind this great minutes, in total rapture. Children are extremely intuitive. “Make believe” on “Mr. Roger’s” Seven o’clock in the morning is a work highlighted the importance the Mr. Rogers taught me so many They can pick up on emotional signals was actually helping us more than we great time for a lot of things. Waking morning can play in the workings of things when I was a little girl; but when faster than most of us can. As we get knew. up, smelling the air while it’s still a person. The text notes, “By getting I hit the age when I didn’t want to be a older, our analytical processes become As we grow older, we tend to shy crisp in the summer and ever crisper up early in the morning one also gets child anymore (I think I was about 11 or more developed; and while there’s ab- away from our childhood selves, for in the fall, winter and spring cleans more time at his disposal for work as 12), I must have forgotten them all. Or, solutely nothing wrong with that, it can fear that we might be acting too childish, the sinuses and clears the brain, fill- compared to late-risers. Scholars and rather, I tucked them away, locked them sometimes dumb down our intuition, which is always a risk you run. But if ing it with smells of growth or decay, thinkers get up early in the morning up tight somewhere, ashamed that I had and it may become harder for us to pick you’re willing to take the risk and take warmth or frigidness. The olfactory and contemplate.” ever been such a child. up emotional signals from our fellow the time to spend a day hanging out with benefits seem reason enough to roll Many great thinkers have been As F. Scott Fitzgerald so poignantly human beings. your five year-old-self, you might learn out from the shelter of one’s com- early-risers, finding fulfillment and points out in his short story “The Curi- A child once asked me if I was as old something. forter to greet the earliest arrival of productivity in the early light. Visiting ous Case of Benjamin Button” (yes, it as her mommy and daddy. I told her that Contact Clara Richter at the new day. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello tosses was a short story first), we are going to I was a bit younger than mommy and Despite the greatness of the morn- a bucket of the cold water of morning [email protected] ing, most find getting up early to be jump-start potential in your face. See- undesirable. Why would one leave the ing TJ’s journals, blueprints, plans, Letter to the editor comfort of one’s bed earlier than one records, thousands of letters, etc. is YOURVIEW must? Being hard-working college a shocking experience. How can one Kathryn Pifer, Class of 2014 I am writing out of utter disgust, stacking? Racquetballin’? And every week?! If you do not add other students, we all naturally want as man create so much minutely detailed much sleep as we can get. Yet, how work of quality. Though many things nights crying myself to sleep and what about my skills as an extreme talented JCU athletes who do not many times have you slept past 11 could contribute to this, good old Tom loss of the ability to dream. Every three-ball juggler. Yes, you read suffer through varsity sports, then a.m. or even 12 p.m. innately feeling said, “Whether I retire to bed early or week, I open those stunning pages that right. I can walk forwards, you should just call it the “Streak incredibly guilty for doing so? late, I rise with the sun.” He claims of the award-winning Carroll News backwards and sideways, while that is Weak.” It is time for justice Sleeping is highly necessary for us that in a 50-year period, the sun had to find hard hitting news stories, juggling three different balls. Not to be served. I nominate myself, to function at a high level throughout never caught him in bed. the day. Not only does it prepare one Every Monday and Wednesday worthy of abundant applause when- even balls! I can juggle fruit, rocks, Kathryn Lemmin Pifer, as juggling for work but it repairs the body and since this semester began, I’ve awo- ever these writing genius’ brace tissue boxes, pens, cafeteria cupsc... “Streak of the Week.” For proof enables it to reap benefits from a day’s ken before seven to jump start the day our only normal human population Give me anything, it can be juggled. of my juggling capabilities, please tasks. Sleeping late would seem logi- with a simple five mile trot. There is compared with your godliness. Ever see someone juggle under their contact my Twitter page with the cal if one wants to fully rest his or her a peace of the very early morning But, then I see it: the flaw. As an legs? Well, I can’t do that. But, I sure hashtag #SoYouThinkYouCan- body and prepare it to be madly pro- unachieved by any other time of day. avid dabbler in sports, I believe the can sit, stand and watch TV while Juggle. ductive for the rest of the day, as there Being the first to scatter the morn- is much to be done. The puzzling bit ing dew on the lawns of University “Streak of the Week” does not give I juggle. Week after week, I see the Sincerely, is that students seem to want to do the Heights, only being confronted the full credit to all the talents visible same faces. Do you forget to update A very disappointed, but tal- vast majority of work in the evening reverberations of the taps of my own on this campus. What about speed your issues? How can someone win ented, avid Carroll News reader. and night, until the wee hours. I must feet off the houses of the city evokes ask, why this is the case? What about a calm inspiration of the potential of working during the day puts such a the day. Absorbing the brisk energy Midnight Epiphanies By: Nicholas Sciarappa bad taste in most of our mouths? from the saccharine morning air as my When most of us schedule our body cuts through it and its delicate classes for the upcoming semester, taste and aroma pass my lips prepares we avoid the dreaded 8 a.m. class. It’s me for the day ahead better than any perplexing to come up with a reason cup of coffee or extra hour of sleep why this is the case. Contemplating ever has. this fact, one is led to a fairly dreadful Next semester and for the rest of conclusion about the apparently ram- your life, don’t dread the early hours. pant pessimism about the happenings Awakening with the rest of the Earth’s of each day, which are several months species puts you in the company of in the future. It makes sense for one great people of the past and present to stay up late, and thus sleep late, if and allows one to see, smell and feel there is an overwhelming amount to a world enjoyed by fewer and fewer do during a day (though I’ve often these days. It is my belief you’ll find replied to “The days just aren’t long greater incitement to take on the day enough,” with, “There is just too much head-first. If it turns out that you find to do during the day.”). So, by avoid- it unfavorable, that leaves all the more ing a scheduled early morning, we morning tranquility for me. are already assuming most days are going to pummel us with more things to do than can be done during daylight hours. That sounds like a fun life. Contact Nick Wojtasik at Humans are naturally diurnal [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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