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CThursday, SeptemberARROLL 6, 2012 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 89, No. 1 JCU men’s and University Heights cracks down women’s lacrosse score on texting and driving varsity status Zach Mentz Sports Editor Abigail Rings officer must have a primary reason, such For the first time in 13 years, John Car- The Carroll News as speeding, to pull the driver over. Then, roll University will officially be adding a if he or she has been texting, the charge new sport to the list of funded Division will be added to the ticket. Breaking this III varsity sports. After spending its first John Carroll students now have even law will result in a minor misdemeanor, years as a club sport at JCU, both the Blue more of a reason to be cautious with their which can include a fine in addition to Streaks’ men’s and women’s lacrosse pro- cell phone use while driving. the punishment for the primary offense grams will officially become Division III University Heights City Council committed. varsity sports beginning during the 2013-14 recently passed a law that bans texting Minors will have much more reason academic year in the spring of 2014. while driving for all motorists and forbids to be concerned about their cell phone When the news broke on Monday, July drivers under age 18 from using any kind use, because drivers under 18 will be 30 that the men’s and women’s lacrosse of electronic wireless device. The two punished more severely texting or using teams would officially become a varsity ordinances are identical to laws passed any electronic device will be a primary sport at JCU, it was obvious that John Car- by Ohio Gov. John Kasich in House offense resulting in a $150 fine for first- roll University President Rev. Robert L. Bill 99. time offenders. If the fine does not deter Niehoff, S.J., was gleaming with excite- Mayor Susan Infeld stressed that this teenagers, second-time offenders will ment about the opportunity to add a rapidly legislation is meant to benefit the people have to pay a $300 fine and will face a growing sport to the list of varsity sports of University Heights. one-year suspension of their license or at JCU. “The law was passed in the state of permit. “We are excited to add one of the fastest Ohio to keep motorists safe,” she said. The law passed with a unanimous 6-0 growing sports in the country to our varsity “I think every community is in favor of vote to ban texting while driving, while athletic program,” said Niehoff when first this law. This is meant to protect people’s the law for banning the use of a cell phone breaking the news to the media in a press re- lives.” for minors passed with a vote of 5-0 with lease. “With this level of student and alumni According to Infeld, without the or- one member passing. Similar laws exist interest in lacrosse, we know it is the right dinance in place in University Heights, in the neighboring city of Beachwood, time for us to move forward with expanding offenders would be forced to go to down- where cellphone use for all drivers has six months, and she said that she has actually our varsity sports in this way.” town Cleveland to deal with the charges, been completely banned. noticed more people texting while driving Moving from a club sport to a varsity rather than handling it more locally. While only some JCU students have because she now knows it is illegal. sport is quite the jump, as the move will Both the University Heights and the cars on campus, the ban has received Not all JCU students agree though. Junior add extra funding and support to the men’s Ohio laws went into effect on Aug. 31. mixed reviews. Some students do not Ijaza Saadat has a different opinion on the and women’s lacrosse teams here at JCU. However, people will not have to worry think that it will deter the number of law. For the men’s team, the decision comes as too much about accidently forgetting the distracted drivers on the road. “I do not believe the police will have a no surprise to those who have spent time law in the first few months after is it en- Sophomore Brianna Lazarchik says problem with enforcing the new texting and around the program, as this was a move that acted, as there will be a six month grace she thinks that the ban on texting while driving ban in University Heights at all,” she has been spread around the rumor mill for period for the enforcement of these laws driving will be just like any other law. said. “Personally, when driving around with some time now. and there are two levels of prosecution. “Unless there is a cop on every corner, friends, I rarely ever experience my friends “I wasn’t too surprised when I heard Choosing to text and drive for adults is there will probably be just as many people trying to multi-task while driving. As a stu- the news because it was a rumor around a secondary offense, meaning that a police using their cell phones,” said Lazarchik. dent and a fellow Blue Streak, I like to hold the organization that the team was going to officer cannot pull someone over just on She also noted that the law has existed my peers to the highest standards, and so far go varsity,” said junior Sean Hockensmith. the suspicion of texting while driving. The in her home state of Pennsylvania for I have not been corrected.” “They actually said the goal was for 2014 to be the year for the program to make the leap to varsity.” Hockensmith, who played on the team Violations aplenty in first weekend back on campus during his freshman season but now plays club hockey at JCU, is now reconsidering Abbey Christopher One freshman (who preferred to remain anonymous) hopes that the idea of playing lacrosse for the Blue Streaks. Brian Bayer nothing will be as crazy as the first weekend. She and her roommate The Carroll News witnessed another freshman resident running away from his resident Please see LACROSSE, p. 3 Since returning to campus two weeks ago, many rumors have assistant and Campus Safety Service officers. been circulating about crime during the first weekend and policy The female resident said that she saw the student yell at the of- violations that took place in the residence halls, particularly Murphy ficers to “stop shining their flashlight on him,” as he kept running Hall. While Murphy is notoriously the “party dorm,” there seem to in the opposite direction. be more rumors about the first weekend than usual. After that, the officers asked her and her roommate to go back Senior Emmett Morton, a resident assistant in Murphy Hall, inside the building. estimates that at least 30-40 warnings and write-ups were issued Both she and her roommate felt that seeing the student running on the freshman class’s first night in the residence halls. from the authorities scared them, but they have not had any prob- “[However], judging by the first weekend, the amount of policy lems since the first night. They also noted that they realize consuming alcohol in the resi- violations is much lower than last year,” said Morton. Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. dence halls is not a good idea because of the harsh consequences He also stated that most of the warnings and write-ups involved The lacrosse team will face bigger violations of the alcohol, marijuana and vandalism policies. Please see CRIME, p. 3 challenges at the Division III level.

Inside this issue: Index Finance 12 Find us online Campus 2 Diversions 13 Romney speaks at Sports 4 Editorial 17 the Republican Arts & Life 8 Op/Ed 18 Convention, p. 11 issuu.com/ World News 10 Classifieds 20 Like us on Facebook @TheCarrollNews thecarrollnews 2 Campus Sept. 6, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus New semester brings new renovations to campus Spencer German “It shows that we are constantly looking Campus Editor for ways to improve our already amazing campus and make it better,” she said. “It Briefs also shows that John Carroll is interested in As a new fall semester commences at maintaining and continuing to improve our John Carroll University, both returning school’s image.” and new students have witnessed some Dietz also emphasized the importance of renovations around campus. the University to continue making improve- Study abroad photo The projects that have gone into ments to campus. effect since the beginning of summer “It is important that we preserve and contest announced include masonry restoration of Gras- Photo by Katie Warner maintain the campus buildings and infra- selli Tower, the Administration Building A newly renovated room in Millor Hall. structure. The building envelope improve- Students that went abroad on a study arcades, Dolan Residence Hall and the efficient,” said Dietz. ments will make the buildings more energy abroad, community service or spring Boiler House; fire alarm device upgrades Every year, Dietz added, JCU continu- break program are all eligible for the in Hamlin Hall; HVAC replacements in ally makes it a priority to make campus- Study Abroad Photo Contest held by the the Boler School of Business and Millor wide improvements. “We must maintain and Center for Global Education. Students Hall; RecPlex patio replacement, which make planned improvements to the campus can submit one photo for the categories: includes a snow-melting system; new buildings, grounds and infrastructure in people, landscape, buildings, monu- carpet in Boler and the third floor of the order to provide a safe, clean environment ments, city life and miscellaneous. AD Building; as well as the finishing that supports the University mission and The photographs must be on 5-by7 touches to the Hamlin Quad, according meets the needs of the students, faculty and inches photographic paper and include to Carol Dietz, associate vice president university community,” said Dietz. the student’s name, email address, title of facilities. As the year continues, students can ex- and location of the photo. Students can now also reap the ben- pect to see renovations taking place in some Winning photos will be displayed in efits of an improved living environment other areas of campus as well, Dietz said. Grasselli Library throughout the month in Millor, which received new carpeting, This includes the installation of blinds in the of October. a fresh paint job and new furniture for O’Malley Center classrooms, the fountain Entries are due at the Center for Glob- the rooms and lounges. currently under construction in the Dauby Plaza, outside of Boler and major plans to gut al Education by Monday, Sept. 24. Sophomore Colleen Reilly, who lives and restructure the inside of Murphy Hall. For more information contact the in Millor, said, “I personally love the renovations, especially the new furniture “A lot of the Facilities staff will be very Center for Global Education at (216)- for our dorm rooms; [I] think that they busy this year working with the Murphy 397-4320 or email [email protected]. greatly improve the building.” renovation team of architects and engineers Photo by Katie Warner Reilly said she likes that JCU is designing and planning for the Murphy reno- always renovating different parts of Workers restore the masonry of vation,” Dietz said. “The work is scheduled campus. Grasselli Tower. to begin in late May of 2013.” Entrepreneurship program earns top rank in Ohio Students take part Ryllie Danylko Muldoon Hatchery sets the program apart students if they have experience and education in common grounds Campus Editor from others of its kind. It is one of only six in other areas as well as entrepreneurship. student hatcheries in the U.S., and the most Through the entrepreneurship program, stu- video series recently developed one. Hauserman stated dents are assigned a mentor to work with them Despite being only four years old, John Car- that the other five hatcheries are all in top-25 on an idea. roll University’s entrepreneurship program has programs. “It’s not about us trying to tell them some- John Carroll University has started already made its way to the top of Bloomberg In a previous interview with The Carroll thing; it’s about us trying to help them do their a video series sponsored by “Streak the Businessweek’s rankings as the best of its kind News, recent graduate Katie Moss, an entre- own thing,” said Hauserman Vote.” A video shoot will take place at in Ohio. Nationally, it comes in at 18, a drastic preneurship minor, praised the hatchery for The program was originally built for about 60 five different locations where students improvement from last year’s ranking of 43. its utility in her business endeavors. students, according to Hauserman. This spring, can talk about issues that matter to them Mark Hauserman, director of the Muldoon “We use [the hatchery] for meetings. however, 331 students registered for it, making in the upcoming election. Center for Entrepreneurship, is pleased but not Through John Carroll, we were given a mentor entrepreneurship the second-largest program at Students will be put into discussion surprised by the honor, and credits its success to help meet with us,” said Moss. “It really JCU, second only to business. groups where they can discuss different to a combination of factors. helps to use the resources that John Carroll can Hauserman believes that recognition by topics of their choice. The goal of the Hauserman credits JCU’s Jesuit education provide for us, because otherwise we would Bloomberg Businessweek will mean even more video series is to have students come to principles as a major factor in the program’s have to pay for it ourselves.” growth for the program. “National ranking helps a common ground. success. According to Hauserman, the criteria for because people want to go to the school that has The video shoot will take place on “In the Cleveland area, there are over 500 the ranking in Bloomberg Businessweek the best program,” he said. companies owned or run by JCU graduates, ” include how many hours it requires, course Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Lombardo Hauserman said. “How did they get there? Be- content and whether the faculty are full-time Student Center Atrium at 4 p.m. and in “In the Cleveland area, cause of Jesuit education-critical thinking.” or part-time. the Schott Dining Hall, in the corner While entrepreneurship is fairly new to “Eighty percent of the faculty who teach there are over 500 closest to Dolan Hall, at 6:30 p.m. The JCU, the program was competing against more in the minor are Arts and Science professors,” series will continue on Friday, Sept. 7 than 500 other colleges and universities nation- said Hauserman, “which is very unusual and companies owned or in the main atrium of Dolan Science wide in Bloomberg Businessweek’s ranking. automatically makes us stand out from most Center, and the O’Malley first floor at 2 Statewide, there are almost 30 entrepreneur- other programs.” run by JCU graduates. p.m., and on Monday, Sept. 10 in Keller ship programs. In fact, Hauserman estimates 75 percent of How did they get Commons. “There are some big names out there,” said all entrepreneurs were arts and science majors. Hauserman, naming the University of Dayton, Another unique aspect of the program is that there? Because of Jesuit Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, it offers two different tracks: one for arts and The Ohio State University, and the University science students and another for business education-critical of Miami of Ohio as schools with entrepre- students. neurship programs. “These programs are well While many schools offer entrepreneurship thinking.” thought of. Even cracking the Ohio market is as a major, JCU only offers the minor, but not – Mark Hauserman pretty good because there are a lot of schools for lack of interest or success. “I’m against the Director the Muldoon Center here,” he said. major,” said Hauserman. He thinks that the He also noted that the creation of the program will offer more long-term success for for Entrepreneuership Campus Safety Log

August 26, 2012 August 28, 2012 Criminal damage reported at 5:19 p.m. at the main drive Reported theft at 2:26 p.m. entrance.

August 27, 2012 Reported auto theft at 8:36 p.m. at Green Road Lot.

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 Sept. 6, 2012 In memoriam: English professor Chris Roark

Commentary by Clara Richter respected him and find him amusing.” Roark was deeply passionate about his students Editorial & Op/Ed Editor and it showed in their reception of him. He was English department professor Chris Roark died demanding, but fair, and although the work that he in early June of a heart attack, and his presence at asked of his students was difficult, students were sel- the University has been greatly missed, even within dom unwilling to do the work asked of them. Senior these first few weeks of classes. Roark was respected Joe Fisher had the privilege of having Roark on three and loved by his students and his co-workers. Roark separate occasions. “Roark was hands-down the best came to John Carroll in 1990 and taught here for professor I have ever had the three semesters I 22 years. took him. Most importantly, he made me feel like He was head of the English Department for five he legitimately cared about me as a person. His years and in 2008 he was nominated for, and won, passion and love for his work and his family could the Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excel- not help but show through everything he did and lence. it was inspiring.” As his advisee, I always loved Phil Metres, who nominated him for the award, visiting Roark in his office and asking his advice praised Roark highly, saying, “Roark demonstrated on what books to read, classes to take, and what an exemplary ability to engage the students in a high I should do with my life. level of collaborative analysis, modeling a way of On April 23, 2013, Shakespeare’s birthday, the reading that emerged from the students’ own read- English department will be holding a marathon ings, and proposing a method to navigate the thorny reading of The Bard’s sonnets in order to raise language of literary criticism. He clearly shared money for the Chris Roark Memorial Scholar- a good rapport with his students, who obviously ship. Photo from jcu.edu Lacrosse earns Division III varsity status

From LACROSSE, p. 1 Carroll will now sponsor a total of 23 collegiate varsity Laurie Massa said in the press release. “We expect to teams, including 12 for the men and 11 for the women. hire the coaches this fall and to attract student-athletes “Since it will be my senior year, I have contemplat- Women’s golf was the last sport to be added to the list that have the leadership skills and pioneering spirit to ed trying out for the team again,” said Hockensmith. of varsity sports at JCU back during the 1999-2000 start a new varsity program.” “Either way, I think it will be great for the school. This academic year. Both the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams will be just proves that lacrosse is one of the fastest growing “With such a great demand for lacrosse, we are put together with a combination of the current athletes sports in the country.” looking forward to building this team,” said John Car- on the club teams as well as the addition of incoming With the addition of two more varsity teams, John roll University Director of Athletics and Recreation freshman recruits. CSS encounters early criminal mischief to start semester

From CRIME, p. 1 “Get to know your RA. That’s probably the many other freshmen have faced. “I would never drink in the dorms because it’s too much of a liability,” she best way to help build a strong community said. The resident assistants feel that when students violate the res. life policies, they on your floor. The best way to stay out of the not only undermine their sense of dormitory community, but also potentially risk judicial system is to understand what the the safety of other residents. Senior Dan Imfeld is currently the Senior Resident Assistant in Pacelli Hall, and policy violations are and what will get you in has been a resident assistant in freshman halls for the past three years. According to Imfeld, the Office of Residence Life has not made any major policy trouble.” changes this year, but safety is still their top priority. – Dan Imfeld “There’s definitely a host of things that are high priorities, [including] the safety Senior Resident Assistant of everyone [and] building a strong community that’s not only inclusive, but respect- in Pacelli Hall ful of everyone,” said Imfeld. The list of problems range from endangering the health of their neighbors to risking their individual safety. Brian Hurd, the assistant director of CSS, said, “A big part of lowering crime this semester was [creating] more visibility in the resident buildings.” Crimes from the first weekend included: He also credited Residence Life for training the Resident Assistants to be more proactive. Hurd feels this is an important part of keeping crime in dorms under control. Imfeld agreed, saying that one of the most important aspects of being an RA is • Underage drinking being available and accessible to the residents, whether by keeping their door open or even texting. • Marijuana use “Get to know your RA,” said Imfeld. “That’s probably the best way to help build • Vandalism a strong community on your floor [...] The best way to stay out of the judicial system is to understand what the policy violations are and what will get you in trouble.” • Endangering the health of neighbors So, although the first night on campus was full of violations and write-ups, the RAs are still optimistic about the year ahead. Sophomore Dave Schillero, an RA in Murphy Hall, said he still loves his job, because “[I have] the opportunity to send a message to residents that we [the resi- dent assistants] care about their education and safety, and that makes the job all worthwhile.” Campus Calendar : Sept. 6 – Sept. 12

6 Thursday 7 Friday 8 Saturday 9 Sunday 10 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday SUPB sponsors Student Involvement Comedian Diana Mass in St. Francis The Netherlands: “Organizing Women’s soccer vs. Jackie and Tom’s Fair in the Intramural Yanez in the Chapel at 6 and Gateway to the for Health Care Oberlin College at Shoe Event in The Gym at 3-7 p.m. Marinello Little 10 p.m. Great Lakes Reform” lecture 7 4 p.m. at Don Shula Underground at Theatre from conference p.m. in Donahue Stadium 9-11p.m. 10-11:30 p.m. in Donahue Auditorium Auditorium 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. 4 Sports Sept. 6, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Mentz’s Minute Blue Streaks football makes history in Dublin JCU defeats powerhouse St. Norbert 40-3 in season opener

Zach Mentz the Blue Streaks. Zach Mentz Sports Editor Myers, a transfer from the Uni- Sports Editor versity of Pittsburgh, set the JCU PSU football To say it was a historic weekend record for the most passing yards for the John Carroll University foot- in a game, with 457 yards, breaking deserved Death ball program would be a massive the previous record of 452 yards that understatement. When the news was held by current Blue Streaks Penalty broke on March 3, 2011 that the quarterback coach Tom Arth. Myers For decades, the football pro- Blue Streaks would open the 2012 also threw five total touchdowns in gram at Penn State University was football season in Dublin, Ireland, as his Blue Streaks debut. viewed as a marquee model of how part of the Global Ireland Football Kline finished the game with to properly combine athletics and Tournament, the anticipation began eight catches for 143 yards and education at the highest level of to build. Nearly 18 full months later, two touchdown catches. Robilotto, amateur sports. In a matter of just the Blue & Gold made the most of on the other hand, recorded nine a few months, that mystique and their opportunity by defeating the catches and racked up 116 yards and awe that once surrounded the PSU St. Norbert Green Knights by a two touchdowns as well. football program has completely dominating score of 40-3 at Don- For the first time since the 2008 disintegrated. nybrook Stadium. season, the Blue Streaks won their The aftermath of the Jerry San- Playing in the first overseas season opener. Considering the dusky child abuse scandal at Penn NCAA Division III regular season best record that the Blue and Gold State is a topic that will be hotly game in 20 years, the Blue Streaks have posted since then is 5-5, this debated and remembered for years fell behind early as Randy Hill may be a good omen towards what to come. Even after the NCAA kicked a 39-yard field goal to give the future holds for the 2012 JCU placed sanctions on the PSU foot- the Green Knights the lead with 5:13 football team. ball program that will cripple the remaining in the first quarter. From Playing in front of a crowd of program almost entirely, I still that point on, the Blue Streaks com- 4,877 people, including U.S. Am- bassador to Ireland and Pittsburgh don’t believe that PSU was handed pletely took control of the game. Photo courtesy of Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.com what they truly deserved. A 14-play, 97-yard drive ended The John Carroll University football team celebrates following a Steelers owner Dan Rooney, the A $60 million fine, a four-year when senior DaQuan Grobsmith 40-3 victory over the Green Knights in Dublin, Ireland. Blue & Gold proved to make the trip postseason ban and the vacation scored on a one-yard touchdown overseas more than worthwhile with 10-point lead before the end of the Myers tossed two more touchdown of all wins since 1998 still isn’t run to give JCU their first touch- a dominant victory over a program half, the Blue Streaks stuck a dagger passes, this time with both of them enough punishment for Penn down of the game. Moments later, that is consistently strong. in the Green Knights’ spirits when going to junior Alex Kline. Kline State. Did I mention that the Nit- sophomore Mark Myers threw his With a bye week coming up this they scored two touchdowns in the caught the first touchdown, a 27- tany Lions must also reduce 10 first touchdown pass as a Blue Saturday, the Blue Streaks will have final 87 seconds of the first half. yard reception, with 21 seconds initial scholarships and 20 total Streak when he connected with an extra week to prepare for their Both touchdowns came on 20-yard remaining in the third quarter. scholarships each year for the junior Randy Greenwood for a 73- week three match-up with confer- passes from Myers to senior Lane Minutes later, Kline scored again next four years? Yeah, that’s still yard touchdown pass to give the ence rival Baldwin Wallace Yellow Robilotto, swelling JCU’s lead to on a 57-yard throw from Myers to not enough. Blue Streaks a 13-3 lead with 6:35 Jackets. The two teams will play at 27-3 at the intermission. increase the lead to 40-3, thus secur- When a situation as heinous as remaining in the first half. Don Shula Stadium on Saturday, In the second half of action, ing a blowout victory overseas for the Sandusky scandal arises, it’s Looking to build upon their Sept. 15. better to simply drop everything and begin back at square one. PSU football deserved to be given the Death Penalty, which would shut Cross country teams perform well at Salisbury Opener down the football program entirely at PSU for any number of years. Men’s cross country 67 points, finished behind Rowan If it were up to me, I would have University (first place, 57 points) given the PSU football program a Gabriella Kreuz and George Washington University three year Death Penalty and let Staff Reporter (second place, 58 points). The Blue the university begin building the Streaks had 10 different runners fin- program back up from the bottom ish in the top 50 out of a total of 146 in 2014. The John Carroll men’s cross contestants. This was a highlight In situations like this, football country team showcased their looking forward to the upcoming is no longer of any importance. summer work by placing second Ohio Athletic Conference schedule Put football on the backburner and at the Salisbury Seagull Opener on for the women. focus on building credibility back Saturday, Sept. 1 in Salisbury, Md. The invitational was held at at your school before focusing Four of the top seven Blue Streak Winter Place Park on the humid on winning a couple of Saturday finishers were freshmen, who seem morning of Saturday, Sept. 1. The afternoon games. Atrocious crimes to be sufficiently filling the footsteps Blue Streaks arrived to the invita- were committed initially by San- of valuable graduates from the 2011 tional ready to run and proved just dusky, and the men in power at season. that by having two runners finish in Penn State, including the once- The Blue Streaks tallied 75 total the top 10. glorified Joe Paterno, did nothing points in the event, finishing behind Rowan University’s Danielle to stop the demented monster that the United States Naval Academy Czohla took first place with a time is Jerry Sandusky. In fact, they (32 points) to take second place. of 22:21 while teammate Megan helped cover up the situation. The eight-hour trip to battle in the Borz followed second (22:26). From Yes, I see how the Death Pen- 90-degree-heat and heavy humidity John Carroll, sophomore Emily alty would be unfair to the current proved to be worth claiming some Photo courtesy of Pat Burns Mapes led the Streaks in the 6k race, early season hardware. with a finish time of 22:44. Mapes athletes, coaches and fans at PSU. Senior Pat Burns and the men’s team finished in second while the Senior Pat Burns led the way notched fourth place in the event, Unfortunately, life isn’t fair. By women’s team took third at the Salisbury Sea Gull Opener. giving the Death Penalty to Penn for JCU, finishing in fifth place falling short to the event winner, State, you’re not telling the current in the 8k with a time of 26:41.19. Also finishing in the top 50 for Women’s cross country Czohla, by only 23 seconds. Fresh- players that they can’t play col- Freshman Patrick O’Brien stuck on the Blue Streaks were freshman man Jenny Vrobel was close behind legiate football. They still can; it the shoulder of Burns through the Drake Sulzer (31st, 28:09.00), Beckie Reid Mapes, recording a time of 23:15 The Carroll News just can’t be at Penn State. finish line, literally, clocking in at freshman Matt Chojnacki (33rd, for ninth place. Junior Gabriella Let’s rewind to one year ago 26:41.59 for sixth place. 28:13.00), sophomore Gage Marek Kreuz finished in 17th place with today: If I told you what would Sophomore Tadhg Karski was (39th, 28:28.00) and senior Nick The John Carroll University a finish time of 23:26, while fresh- happen in the next few months the third finisher for the Blue & Wojtasik (47th, 28:36.00). women’s cross country team came man Hanna Sterle took 19th (23:34) with PSU and the Jerry Sandusky Gold, timing in at 27:46.00 for 22nd JCU will be looking to tighten in third place out of 11 teams while and sophomore Caroline Kapela sex abuse scandal, you’d never place overall. Not far behind was their gap as they head into competi- competing in Salisbury, Md. this claimed 20th (23:39) to help pick up believe a word I said. Funny how sophomore Johnny Honkala, who tion this Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Ric past weekend at the Salisbury Sea points for the Blue & Gold. unpredictable life is, isn’t it? Oh finished in 25th place in 27:53.00, Sayre Invitational hosted by Walsh Gull Opener. This is the second The Blue Streaks cross country how far the mighty have fallen. shaving nearly 40 seconds off of his University. The team is out to earn year the team has participated in the team is on the road this weekend in performance from last season at the their first win of the season at this invitational, and the Blue Streaks North Canton, Ohio to participate Follow @ZachMentz on same meet. Following was freshman meet, in hopes of laying a stepping again turned in an impressive third- in the Ric Sayre Invitational for Twitter or email him at Mike Hurley, who finished in 27th stone to their main 2012 goal of win- place finish. their second meet of the season on [email protected] place (28:01.00). ning an OAC Championship title. John Carroll, with a total of Saturday, Sept. 8. Sports 5 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 6, 2012 Men’s soccer starts 1-1, women’s soccer 0-2 on opening weekend Joe Ginley Lehan goal in the 63rd minute and an Andrew game, we could have been up three or four to game at one. The Colonels then went on the Staff Reporter Sullivan score off a penalty kick in the 75th nothing at half time instead of one to nothing. attack again, with Morgan Collins notching Men’s soccer minute. Though the JCU men outshot St. We really had to battle in the second half,” the game winner for the home team in the Thomas More by a whopping margin of 23-7, said Marinaro. 86th minute, leaving JCU with little time to While the John Carroll football team was the Blue Streaks shot themselves in the foot as Women’s soccer answer. beginning its beatdown of the St. Norbert they were caught offsides eight times, called The Blue Streaks attempted to get back Green Knights in Dublin, Ireland this past for 14 fouls and given two yellow cards. With a new head coach and high expecta- on track on Saturday in their second game in weekend, the John Carroll University men’s “Nobody was happy with our performance. tions, the John Carroll women’s soccer team the Centre Showcase. JCU did just that in the soccer squad was locked in battle in its own We’re capable of better and it was really a embarked on a new season on Friday, Aug. first half against the Transylvania University season opener outside of the spotlight in Crest- disappointing start to the season,” added 31. Though the Blue Streaks fell to Centre Pioneers. The Blue Streaks peppered Pioneer view Hills, Ky. The Blue Streaks soccer team Marinaro. College 2-1 in their opener and lost to Tran- keeper Jerrica Scovel with nine shots (six on faced off with the St. Thomas More Saints, The Blue Streaks were determined to sylvania University on Saturday, Sept. 1 by goal) and held the Transylvania offense to putting up a good fight before falling 2-1. perform better against CWRU at Don Shula a score of 2-0, the outlook remains hopeful three shots, only one on goal. The Pioneers Despite the disappointing opening loss, Stadium. JCU came out of the gates hot, for this squad. opened the second half with an early goal, the Blue Streaks earned a hard fought victory repeatedly denying the Spartans’ attempts Michael Marich, formerly an assistant however, as Natosha Boden scored to put over crosstown rival Case Western Reserve to score thanks to the outstanding leadership coach for the team, took over the helm during the home team on top, 1-0. The Blue Streaks University, with a score of 1-0 on Sunday, of Contrascier. The Blue Streaks soon struck the offseason. He assumed control of a young, battled to come back, but the Pioneers scored Sept. 2. Time seemed to stand still on this quiet back with scoring threats of its own, nar- talented squad that lost its top defender and with under a minute to go to seal the game, Sunday afternoon, as senior goalkeeper Carl rowly missing chances to snag the lead. With scorer to graduation. Though many good play- 2-0. The JCU squad could not score despite Contrascier made breathtaking plays when time winding down in the first half, the Blue ers graduated, many worthy players remain. posting 14 shots, including 10 on goal. he dove with hands outstretched, leading the Streaks finally put a tally on the scoreboard Among the talented crop of returning play- After his first two games on the job, crowd to cheer madly as he emerged with ball as freshman Shaq Bridges sent a corner kick ers are midfielders Genny Goergen, Kristen Marich commented on his team’s perfor- in hand. to senior Ion Coada, who headed the ball per- Profeta and Kelly Kertis as well as defenders mance: “The results were not the way we After falling short of the Ohio Athletic fectly past CWRU goaltender Ryan Koepka. Carolyn Vespoli and Kayla Acklin. wanted to start the season, but the way we Conference title in 2011, the JCU soccer Despite numerous opportunities by both The team traveled to Danville, Ky. on Fri- played at times and the effort on the weekend team worked during the offseason to ensure sides, Coada’s goal turned out to be the game- day for a contest with Centre College as part was what we are looking for. We want to be history doesn’t repeat itself and opened the winner, giving JCU the 1-0 victory over the of the Centre Showcase. The Blue Streaks’ able to put the ball on the ground and make season with high hopes. The hunger to be Spartans. offense struggled to get going in the opener, the other team chase and during both games better, combined with the talent on the roster, Contrascier played masterfully in net, as the Colonels limited the Blue Streaks to we had periods where we did this and were makes for a dangerous combination, and also frequently denying what looked to be sure only two shots on goal and six shots total. very successful.” for great expectations. goals. Marinaro called one particularly great Midfielder Kelly Kertis did take advantage of One area in which the team needs to im- “This is by far the most talented team we Contrascier save “the best save I’ve seen live an opportunity in the first half, though, as the prove is converting chances into goals. The have had at JCU in my tenure,” said head in outdoor soccer.” sophomore put one past Centre goalie Megan team was held to one tally and 16 shots on coach Hector Marinaro. “Anything short of The Spartans had at least three quality Foley in the 42nd minute. But once the Colo- goal in two games. Marich acknowledged this an NCAA tournament appearance will be a chances in the last fifteen minutes of the con- nels substituted Holly Hilton at goalkeeper after the first weekend of play. disappointing season.” test, including one in the waning seconds of after the half ended, the Blue Streaks could “Finding our touch in front of the net is The Blue Streaks lived up to the hype for the game before a hand pass on CWRU was not manage a shot on goal. [crucial]. It will be key to get our players the first 62 minutes of their first game, as JCU called by the referee. At the opposite end, JCU goalkeeper Ha- sharper in the final third and we are counting peppered the Saints’ goalkeeper with shots. In the upcoming games, the Blue Streaks ley McDonald was busy fending off Centre’s on this to start to happen as the players become Senior Thor Eriksen eventually broke through will be concentrating on converting opportu- offensive attack, which recorded 16 shots on more used to playing a new system and to each the Saints’ defense when he put one home in nities into goals. the day. The sophomore goalie managed to other,” he said. “Knowing that you may only the 51st minute, giving JCU the 1-0 lead. The “We created a lot of chances, but we need keep the Colonels off the board until the 80th get one chance, we need to get sharper from Saints then took control with a Christopher to work on scoring more goals. In the Case minute, when Centre’s Liz Miller knotted the the first minute to the 90th.” Volleyball starts season with 1-3 record at Elmhurst Invitational Zach Mentz The Blue & Gold began the weekend with weekend by recording 28 kills over the span This coming weekend, JCU will compete Sports Editor a 3-0 loss to Carthage College on Friday, Aug. of two days and four matches, including five in the Marcia French Memorial Tournament 31. Later in that same day, the Blue Streaks kills in the Blue Streaks’ victory over Bethany held in Cleveland and Berea, Ohio as they With a new head coach and reason for op- picked up their win over Bethany Lutheran Lutheran (25-17, 25-13, 25-18). Senior Sarah try to get on the winning track early in the timism, the John Carroll University volleyball College to even their record at 1-1. Unfortu- Slagle also added 11 kills in the winning ef- 2012 season. team kicked off the 2012 season on the road nately, Saturday, Sept. 1 proved to be a more fort. Junior Teresa Noewer also had eight kills Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks played on in Elmhurst, Ill. Competing in the Elmhurst difficult day for JCU, as they fell to Whitman and 10 digs while sophomore Jessica Kodrich Wednesday, Sept. 5 against Hiram College at College Invitational, the Blue Streaks went College by a score of 3-0 before narrowly racked up 26 assists and three aces to help the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center in their 2012 1-3 on the weekend, with the lone win coming falling to 3-2 to Lake Forest College. lead the Blue & Gold to their first victory of home opener. Match results can be found at against Bethany Lutheran College. Junior Charlotte Sykora highlighted the the season. www.jcusports.com Streaks of the Week

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Mark Myers Charlotte Sykora Pat Burns Emily Mapes Alex Kline junior junior senior sophomore junior The lefty transfer from Pitt While the Blue Streaks vol- Burns led all men’s Blue Competing at the Salisbury The Pittsburgh, Pa. native set a JCU record with 457 pass- leyball team only went 1-3 on Streaks competitors this past Sea Gull Opener in Salisbury, had an impressive weekend ing yards in his Blue Streaks the weekend while competing weekend as he finished in Md. this past weekend, Mapes in Dublin, Ireland as he reeled debut while also throwing five in the Elmhurst College Invi- fifth place at the Salisbury Sea led all women’s Blue Streaks in eight catches for 143 yards touchdowns to lead JCU to a tational, Sykora led the team Gull Opener in Salisbury, Md. competitors by taking fourth and two touchdowns while 40-3 win over St. Norbert’s in kills with 28 total on the with a very solid finish time of place in the 6k run with a finish helping lead the Blue Streaks College in Dublin, Ireland. weekend to help JCU. 26:41.19. time of 22:44. to a 40-3 win. 6 Sept. 6, 2012 www.jcunews.comSports The Carroll News Chatting Browns football with Cleveland native Jay Crawford The current SportsCenter anchor helps preview the upcoming 2012 Cleveland Browns season or four super free agents deciding to come Zach Mentz together in Cleveland? No. They’re looking Sports Editor for [the teams like] the New Yorks, Miamis Carroll News: Let’s rewind to April when and Los Angeles. It’s become a league of geo- the Browns drafted Trent Richardson with graphic advantage, and if you’re not a coastal the No. 3 pick overall. It was a move that city who is an international player like those was highly debated but also one that seems cities, you’re in trouble. I really do think that pretty popular among most fans. What was the Browns have the best chance of winning your reaction initially to the Browns drafting a championship in my lifetime based on who a running back that highly, and do you think their owner is and the structure of the league. it was the right pick? Remember, the NFL has by far the most fair and just and competitive league in all of pro Jay Crawford: Well, the beauty of the sports. If you just go by that, we have a one draft is that it’s not a science, and the other in 32 chance every year of winning it, and beautiful thing about the draft is that time you can’t say that in basketball or baseball. will tell. My initial reaction was that I wanted It’s sad because we’re watching an entire Justin Blackmon. I wanted us to address what generation of baseball fans be washed away, has been our Achilles for a while – depth at because fans of 70 percent of the teams know wide receiver. I feel like, and I know so far that that their teams have no chance to win on a pick looks like it would have been a disaster yearly basis. There’s only a select few teams because he’s already had the DUI, but I think that can pretty much assure themselves that long-term, Justin Blackmon would have been they’ll be in contention every year because the pick that most addressed our needs and they’re outspending everyone else. would also benefit our football team the most. I think he’s going to change lives for people in Photo from espn.com CN: This is a big season for the Browns, the NFL. When you just judge what he’s done Crawford, a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, is optimistic that new Cleveland Browns as there have been a lot of changes, but head on the field, I think Jacksonville looks like owner Jimmy Haslam can turn the Browns’ fortunes around. coach Pat Shurmur stays constant as he returns they made a pretty solid pick. I think that you for his second season. Shurmur received a lot [can] look at the successful teams from just at the wide receiver position, there seems to it’s the same thing in football. This guy has of criticism in his first season and fans seemed this past decade. The Patriots, I don’t want to be some optimism around Josh Gordon, the been around the Steelers, and losing will not disgruntled over how he ran the offense and say they devalue running backs, but they seem former Baylor wide receiver who was chosen be acceptable to this guy, I can just tell. He’s handled the team as a whole. Is he the right to be able to identify the backs that maybe in the supplemental draft. With Greg Little not a loser, he hasn’t lost at anything in life and coach for this football team? already have three or four years on them and coming into his second year after pacing the he’s not in this to make more money. still have something left to give, and they’ve team in receptions and yards last year, do JC: Honestly, I don’t know the answer to obviously built their entire offense around the you feel that Weeden can really succeed with CN: On the chances of the city of Cleve- that, but my gut [feeling] is that he’s not going passing game, as have the Green Bay Packers these guys? land one day winning a sports champion- to get a chance. When you have a change at and New Orleans Saints. If you look at the ship… the very top, trickle down change is not far teams that have had the most success in the JC: I do like what I’ve seen so far. I re- behind. My guess is, and this is just a guess, past decade, those three teams certainly come ally do. Everything that I’ve seen from him JC: [Haslam] is in this for the pride and no reporting or sources, but my hunch is that to mind. I think that in today’s NFL, you better so far seems to point in that direction. The for the winning. That’s what Cleveland really [general manager] [Mike] Holmgren prob- be able to throw the ball for 250 to 300 yards other thing is that I love Brandon Weeden. deserves, to have owners like that. I think ably won’t be around long for Cleveland. So a game. If you can’t, you’re going to be in We had him on [ESPN] First Take before the Indians deserve to have an owner who if they change the general manager, typically trouble. I’ve bought into that philosophy, so he was drafted. He’s an impressive young is committed to them not just playing 162 the next change is the coach. It seems like with that in mind, I place a higher value on man, very smart and I think he has a nice games and seeing how many people you can [Haslam] is a sound man, and he didn’t get wide receivers than I do running backs. skill set. My only trepidation is that so does get to come to your games. Cleveland has to where he is by making bad decisions. I Aaron Rodgers. That doesn’t mean he can’t proven that if you win, they’re going. Being think what he’ll do is just take the year and CN: Let’s talk about Colt McCoy, and perform in the NFL; by no means does that a Cleveland guy on the national scene, I took observe. He’ll see how the team is coached, that takes us back to the Draft again, where mean he can’t play. [With Weeden being 28 a lot of grief this year early when the Indians who the players respond to, who the players the Browns seemingly drafted his replace- years old] I just like to project out further than were in first place but last in attendance. My don’t respond to. I’m sure he’ll have a meeting ment, Brandon Weeden, with the No. 22 pick five or six years at the quarterback position. message then, before we fell out of the race, with Holmgren and they’ll make a decision overall. Do you feel that McCoy got a ‘raw I’d like to think that we could find the next, was very simple: Cleveland fans are skeptical. at that time whether or not their philosophies deal’ in Cleveland? for Cleveland fans, Bernie Kosar so we don’t They know it’s smoke and mirrors; Cleveland match up. But Haslam will watch and he’ll have to worry about that position because it’s sports fans are very intelligent. There wasn’t make mental notes and he’ll probably make JC: I don’t know if I’d go that far, but been a constant worry for the Browns since a good Cleveland sports fan that I talked to physical notes and at the end of the day, he’ll they didn’t do him any justice. Giving him the their re-birth. It gets frustrating after a while, that realistically believed we could win the either decide that Holmgren is the guy for short look that they gave him and then decid- particularly when you look at perennial play- Central. They were hopeful that we could, the future or not. My guess is that he’ll move ing off of a very small body of work that he off teams like the Packers, Patriots, Steelers they were thankful we were in first place, but on and Shurmur probably won’t be coaching wasn’t the guy, I think it’s emblematic of the and Saints. Those teams all have one thing the educated sports fan knew that it was smoke in Cleveland much past this year, but you problem that the Browns have had for the past in common – they don’t have quarterback and mirrors. I looked at our roster and I knew never know. If they go 8-8, I think that would 15 years. To be great, sometimes you have to issues. Maybe Brandon Weeden takes hold that there was absolutely no way we could exceed everyone’s expectations and maybe emulate greatness. If you look at the Steelers, of this position and we re-sign him to a new sustain what we were doing. Impossible. The that can buy them some more time. Basing the Patriots and the Giants, these are teams deal and he plays here for 10 years; that’d same thing happened last year. That’s why the off history and gut, I would think that they that, even in valleys, although their valleys be great. I hope that’s the way it works out. I season isn’t 81 games. Cleveland fans would would move on. haven’t been very low, they have a plan, they just feel better about drafting a 22-year-old, come to the Indians games if they had an have a blue print and they stick with it. With although that hasn’t necessarily worked out owner who was absolutely interested in mak- CN: Can I get a prediction for a final record Pittsburgh, you know their defense is going for us either. Again, with Colt [McCoy], you ing a run at winning the division. While I love for the Browns this season? to be great, and with New England you know have to let him have time to cook and time the owners of the Cavs and Browns, I wish their offense is going to be great. What are to mature. that we had a better ownership situation with JC: I have two. I have my realistic predic- the Browns? What is their philosophy, their the Indians, but you can’t pick your owner. I’m tion, which is 4-12. That’s where I realistically blue print and how long has it been in place? CN: A few weeks ago, the Browns had extremely pleased and very optimistic [about see the Browns finishing because I’d be real They’ve just been so quick to change through a change in ownership as Jimmy Haslam Haslam]. I think he’s in it because he wants disappointed if they couldn’t win at least three the years. I just was a little mystified in the purchased the Cleveland Browns from Randy to win and he wants to bring a championship games. I believe that they have four wins in Browns pulling the cord on Colt [McCoy] so Lerner for just over $1 billion. From the looks team to Cleveland. I’ve long said that the first them. My optimistic prediction is 7-9. I think early in his career. I mean, if you look back of it, Haslam looks like a pretty passionate owner of the team that wins a championship if things go wildly their way, we can win seven through time, I know the trend now is to go guy and a passionate owner who is committed in Cleveland for the first time since 1964 will games. That’s not my prediction, that’s my with young quarterbacks and let them go. to restoring the glory back to the Cleveland have instantaneous Hall of Fame stature in hope. If we finish 7-9 at the end of the year, Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Ben Roethlisberger Browns. What’s your opinion of Haslam and Cleveland forever. It will mean so much to I wouldn’t be saying “Oh my, how did we do and especially last year with Cam Newton, what was your reaction to the news? the fans of Cleveland for whatever team it is it?” I’d be saying that we got a lot of breaks, it’s proven that you can do that, but you have that finally wins a championship. I’m asked things went our way and we finished with to have pieces around them. I just think they JC: Love him. Love everything I’ve read constantly, “Which team do you think can do seven wins. So while my realistic prediction were on to something with Colt. You have to about him. I’m not at all bothered by the fact it?” Really, I just don’t know. I fear that I’ll is 4-12, my pessimistic pick is 2-14. That’s if protect him and you have to have guys for that he was a huge Steelers fan and a part never see a championship in Cleveland in things just go absolutely haywire, the wheels him to throw the ball to; and if you don’t, owner of the team. The reason I’m not both- my lifetime. The last one happened the year fall off and we have one injury after another you’re probably going to have similar results ered by that is, again, you emulate greatness before I was born. I look realistically at the and the team packs it in during mid-Novem- with whoever you put in there. It is what it is if you want to be great. I tell people who want financial disparity in baseball and it’s very ber. Optimistically, I see us going 7-9, but now. Being a Browns fan, I’m 100 percent to be young broadcasters, find someone that difficult for all those teams to win. It’s not realistically, I’m afraid we’re a 4-12 team. behind Trent and 100 percent behind Brandon you deem to be great and emulate them. Don’t impossible, but very difficult. 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The first informational meeting will be Tuesday September 11th at 6:15 pm, and it will be on the ground floor of the O’Malley Center Atrium. BE THERE! 8 Arts & Life Sept. 6, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Arts on campus take center stage Have a thirst for creativity, but not sure where to turn? The CN has you covered. Alexandra Higl directed by Martin Friedman, runs The Sweet Carrollines, the women’s Arts & Life Editor Nov. 2 through Nov. 11 in Kulas a cappella choir, and Rhapsody Auditorium. “Math For Actors,” Blue, the men’s a cappella choir. The dog days of summer, relax- “The Jewish Wife” and “Talk to Me Both choirs welcome students from ing poolside have trickled away; Like the Rain and Let Me Listen” all years to come out and audition students once again flock to the marks its performances Oct. 18 for a chance to perform at various library the night before an eight through Oct. 21 in the Marinello concerts and events throughout the -page research paper deadline in Little Theatre. academic year. pure pandemonium; the theater JCU’s student-run Little Theatre The choirs not only allow stu- department and dance ensemble’s Society is the perfect culmination of dents to do what they love, but auditions are underway; the warmth all avenues of theater-performance, also develop a sense of community of instrumental tones fills the halls working behind the scenes and amongst the members. in the student center and the arts watching live shows. In fact, you “It’s such a great group of girls, are alive and well at John Carroll don’t have to be an actor or even and I love that I not only get to University. have experience to be part of this sing, but I get to share the experi- For those who have recently group – you just have to appreciate ence with my fellow Sweets,” said joined the JCU community, the up- the craft. Students in the society Sweet Carrolline and junior Brianna perclassmen who have become tired are typically presented with the Eucker. “We just have so much fun Photo by Charles Kukawka of playing Guitar Hero night after opportunity to see at least one off- together during rehearsals, and I night or students who are baffled campus professional production per think that comes through during our The Dance Ensemble performed at their annual show in April. with what to possibly do with all semester. performances.” allowing me to meet a great group various locations on campus on their spare time, the performing and “I love theatre because it’s a Missing those long evening of dancers and friends. We have a lot Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. visual arts departments are in search group of people who like what I dance sessions sashaying across the of fun while dancing, and it’s a great Anson said, “The ‘Sketch- of creative minds, performers, art- like,” said Little Theatre Society studio? Look no further than JCU’s break from all the stress of classes. I crawl’ is designed to capture ev- ists and patrons to continue JCU’s president, senior Sara Abbott. “We own student-run Dance Ensemble, also enjoyed choreographing many eryday locations in person. Due to thriving arts legacy. all just mesh really well together featuring styles ranging from lyri- of the dances that were performed the locations, working in pencil or Both the performing and visual and are always willing to welcome cal, Broadway, ballet, tap, hip-hop in the show,” said Kiliany. ink is a better bet than charcoal or arts offer numerous opportunities others into our circle. That’s how I and jazz. These students are pre- Auditions will be held Sept. 11 paint, although a travel watercolor and organizations for students to met some of my best friends here. sented with a variety of opportuni- and 13 in the Fitness Studio in the set or watercolor pencils come in express themselves through a cre- John Carroll gave me so many op- ties to perform on campus, including DeCarlo Varsity Center. handy. Given the time constraints, ative outlet and ultimately explore portunities to work on every aspect Christmas Carroll Eve, Relay for Not one to step in the spotlight, working quickly is a plus.” their passions. of theater – I have been able to build Life and the annual Dance Ensemble but eager to transform a blank These groups are a mere sam- The Tim Russert Department sets, stage manage and direct.” show, presented in April. canvas into a masterpiece? JCU’s ple of the many visual and per- of Communication & Theatre Arts Students seeking the chance to Junior Katie Kiliany has found informal sketch group, the “Sketch- formance opportunities that are has announced ongoing auditions come together in song, friendship solace in this organization. crawl,” organized by Cathy Anson, on campus making it possible for for both the main stage fall produc- and harmony should look no fur- “Dance Ensemble has enabled consists of both JCU faculty and students to unleash their knack for tion, as well as three one acts. “The ther than JCU’s choirs. JCU offers me to continue my passion for dance students who wish to channel their creativity and pursue their thirst Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” a wide range of choirs, including in my college years, in addition to inner Picasso. 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August 2012 editions of Allure bright, portant thing the chill of the September air, fall Another trend and InStyle both suggest that pair- chunky to remember fashion is coming around again. coming around ing neutral colored tones with jewelry Photo from staticgetkempt.com about fall Whatever your style, start prep- is destructed bright pops of neon is perhaps and wedg- Say hello to the fashion this ping your fall fashion sense, and jeans. More the classiest way to attract at- es and voi- Fedora’s cousin, year is to pack away your flip flops and denim options tention to yourself and your la; you’re the Panama hat. bring out your swimsuits, because autumn wear include excit- fashion sense. The best way ready to own sense of is back again. ing prints, from to achieve this look is to start turn some heads on your way to style with Certain items are necessary for florals to plaids to animal. with neutral, earthy tones; for class. For extra boldness, give each trend. fall style. 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Check out coated Collegegloss.com, a website to add your own individuality, and unique The colorblock dress moving fashion forward is to put a jeans, which have a designed to promote the lat- it never goes out of style. way that combines two main twist on the classic essentials. The waxy, leather-like tex- Photos from harveynichols.com est fashion trends for college A final trend that you can try this displays rustic, hipster look exemplifies a ture and give any and fashionistatrends.com students, orange has been fall is the Panama hat. Very similar your cre- themes this fashion “be-your-own-you” mentality. It closet an edgy voted this upcoming to a fedora, the Panama hat is a bit ativity season: class and Heed the call of the has been all the rage this year, and look. fall’s “it” color, espe- rounder and taller, and is described and confi- individuality. wild and join the denim the trendy, yet casual, classy yet Finally, acid cially when dealing by Collegegloss.com as a “new clas- dence. So, animal print epidemic. comfortable look is perfect for fall wash jeans are with colored denim. sic.” You can rock this hat on almost keep in mind while you’re trying and heading back to school. making yet an- Burnt orange will really any occasion: in the classroom, on a on those exotic animal print jeans Denim is a given in every sea- other comeback. They’re casual bring an autumn vibe to any outfit, romantic date, to girls’ night out or and bright blazers that expressing son; all that varies are size, design and pair comfortably with a slouchy and pairing it with the navy blazer even just on your weekly errand run. your own style truly is the best way and color. Conveniently, some sweater or vintage T-shirt. Col- previously mentioned provides a No matter what you pair it with, you to impress. Entertainment Calendar Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Tom Papa Dance Showcase Psycho Circus Paint Party Harp and Heels Hilarities 4th Street Theatre The Palace Theatre Sherwin-Gilmour Party Center 14th Street Theatre 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 p.m. 2 p.m. $15 Free Admission $12 $25 9 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life Sept. 6, 2012 The how-to “survival” guide for college It may not be Bear Grylls’ advice, but it will get you through your freshman year and you’ll live to tell the tale

Commentary by Jessica Lipold The Carroll News Tips from upperclassmen at • Do your homework When you first graduate high school JCU: • Find the weight room and are going to college, everyone gives out advice. From parents, to friends, to • Remember you are • Make friends and the old creepy guy living down the street, people seem to know how to “survive” here for school keep them; they last a college, even if they themselves have lifetime never been there. There is, however, a dif- • Play hard, study ference between merely surviving college • Don’t walk across the and actually experiencing it and growing harder from it. Here are some tips on how to not Quad grass only survive college but how to grow from • Don’t procrastinate it and to have fun too. • Stop wearing your 1. Go to class and study. This is prob- • Eat healthy ably the most obvious piece of advice, lanyards around your but it is the most important, most of the time. It is nearly impossible these days to • Never say never necks get a decent job without a college degree, especially in this recession, which is why • Say hello to the • Never use a tray in the getting a degree is so important (as if you haven’t heard this a million times). Also, dining hall staff, dining hall to bring considering most people are probably not getting a full ride at John Carroll, no one they are awesome your food to the table wants to pay more for college because they did not go to class or study the first time around, or the second time around for that matter. So put down those red Solo cups and pick up a book, preferably one of your textbooks. Photos from psdgraphics.com 2. Make new friends. Some people grow as a human being. Besides, people too involved. Balance is essential, so learn attack over every little assignment. It’s come to JCU knowing no one, which get tired of hanging out with the same how to pick and choose the activities to not worth it. is the perfect opportunity to make new people all the time anyway, which is an- be involved in and learn to say no to those Have some fun too. Go see a movie, friends. Others come to John Carroll other great excuse to make new friends. activities you can do without. shop at Legacy or attend an SUPB event. with their significant other or best friend, 3. Get involved, but not too in- 4. Take care of yourself. Don’t be the Go tour some houses on Warrensville if which should not be an excuse for failing volved. At JCU there are over 100 clubs smelly kid in the hall that everyone talks you want as well. Just make sure to have to make new friends. Making new friends and activities in which to get involved. about. No one wants to smell bad breath some “you” time. is an essential part of the college experi- Join something, anything. However, you either. So shower and brush your teeth, for Go out, have some fun and experience ence and you should keep making new do not want to become too involved and everyone else’s sake. Please. Also don’t the sometimes wonderful world of being friends all four years of college as well. become overwhelmed. No one wants to be take life too seriously. While getting good a college student. If this advice is fol- If you surround yourself with the same that person running around like a chicken grades is important, it is not all there is lowed, you will not only survive college, people all the time, you are not going to with their head cut off because they are to college. So don’t give yourself a heart but actually love it ... maybe. The do’s and don’ts of being a good roommate For those who are new and those who need work, read some tips on how to be a better roomie • Don’t eat your • Do turn off the TV if it • Don’t exclude your roommate’s food is late at night roommate • Don’t wear your • Do ask permission to • Don’t have roommate’s shower use their things guests late at shoes • Do respect their night without • Don’t walk around space permission recklessly early in the • Do your laundry • Don’t listen to

morning or late at your music too Photo from jcu.edu/reslife.com night loud Soundbites “Michael Clarke Duncan walked “The partying is long gone. Enjoy the with me to the locker rooms after sun & margaritas ... I’m not yet, I’m the Bonnar fight and told me what a breast feeding. But have great fight it was. Great memory!” one for me!” UFC fighter Forrest Griffin on Twitter, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi says, discussing her past on commenting on the death of Duncan, which Photo from docsports.com Twitter and with Yahoo! and her change of lifestyle. occurred Tuesday, September 4th. Photo from nypost.com 10 World News Sept. 6, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Around the World 2 1

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1) Syria 2) Euro Crisis 3) South Africa

Timothy Trobenter Silvia Iorio Katie Warner The Carroll News The Carroll News Staff Reporter Monday morning proved a good start Global attention has shifted in recent to the week for Europe regarding the weeks to areas throughout South Africa stock market. This was the second day as unrest in the mining industry takes the After 17 months of turmoil and political of a significant rise of stocks. Further political stage. insurgency, Syrian president Bashar Assad is stimulus efforts are in the works, as is What began as a series of labor strikes warming to foreign aid. He recently held talks growth from the central banks. across regions of South Africa has ended with Red Cross. President Peter Maurer and is The shares in Spain climbed for in bloodshed, wrongful convictions, a open to improving the delivering of aid to the its best gain in two weeks. IBEX 35, public outcry and has recently culminated citizens of Syria as well as resuming prison Spain’s stock market index, went up in a muddled prosecution and dropped AP visits. This bodes well for Syrian citizens, who .22 percent, which proved good news charges. South African President Jacob Zuma have been at war with each other for some as it is fighting to avoid the same fate as Tensions began in mid-August at the time now – especially recently, as over the Greece. France’s CAC 40 index went up Marikana platinum mine of Lonmin in speaks to reporters regarding the past few weeks, the amount of fighting has .61 percent, London’s FTSE index .30 South Africa, as miners stopped their work mining situation. increased greatly. percent, and Germany’s DAX 30 index in protest and demanded a substantial pay purpose” doctrine to oppress its black oppo- Assad is reported to have said that he went up .23 percent. raise as well as recognition of a new union. nents. “welcomes the work which the Committee Policy makers will have to follow Over 270 miners took part in the strike but The now governing African National (ICRC) carries out on Syrian territory as up with this good news, ensuring they were soon defeated in their efforts when po- Congress has vehemently opposed this type long as it is carried out in an independent and will take the necessary steps to keep the lice arrived at the scene and opened fire. of regime and its standards and reports that neutral way.” stimulus going. According to a report from BBC News “questions and eyebrows have been raised As the fighting has increased, nearly Investors are raising speculation of Africa, “Police said they opened fire on the regarding the National Prosecuting Author- 100,000 Syrian citizens fled the country, Greece as meetings are to be held there strikers at Marikana after being threatened ity’s prosecutorial strategy,” according to The according to The United Nations Refugee this week to consider matters needed by a crowd of protesters who advanced Wall Street Journal. Agency. The agency’s chief spokeswoman, to take into control for the country. towards them, armed with machetes.” The situation hits close to home as the Melissa Fleming, said, “If you do the math, it’s The country has faced a shrink in the Although the police assert that they police brutality has been reported as the worst quite an astonishing number.” Some estimates economy to 6.2 percent as compared to were acting in a manner of self-defense, bloodbath in the country since the end of the are currently at a total of 200,000 refugees the period of last year. the protest ended in bloodshed and the apartheid in 1994. fleeing from Syria and the increasingly violent The European Central Bank’s plan loss of 34 miners. The remaining 270 pro- While the miners celebrate a small vic- uprisings. She later added, “and it points to to buy more bonds might not be enough testors were arrested on site and charged tory in their release, talks continue in hope a significant escalation in refugee movement according to market specialists, as mat- with the murders of the 34 who were shot of resolving the clash, and the protestors are and people seeking asylum, and probably ters in some countries are headed for and killed. due back in court in February to face charges points to a very precarious and violent situ- continual faltering. The economies of On Sunday, after weeks of public outcry of public violence and holding an illegal ation inside the country.” So far these words Spain and Italy are also in main focus aimed towards the government, prosecutors gathering. The mine remains closed in the have proven true. because of their borrowing costs rising decided to set aside the murder charges meantime. Over the past 17 months, what started each day. The potential purchased bonds against the 270 striking miners. Since Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s president, as a small revolution that occurred from the will raise expectations on a reduction then, 50 South African miners have been commented on the crisis as concerns over Arab Spring soon became an all-out civil war of these borrowing costs given by the set free. rising platinum prices mounted, saying, “We between Assad’s men and the people of Syria central banks. “The prosecution announced the mur- cry with you, all of us … It is not acceptable who desire more political and legal rights. The chairman of the Federal Reserve, der charges would be suspended until the for people to die where talks can be held,” The people of Syria are fleeing to neigh- Ben Bernanke, said that he would not outcome of a judge-led inquiry into the according to the The Washington Post. boring Turkey, which is currently housing rule out further stimulus efforts for events of August 16 at the Lonmin-owned The labor unrest has sparked a series of some 80,000 refugees. Another 8,000 are on Europe. Marikana platinum mine,” reported BBC similar protests across South Africa, the most the border or being processed by the Turkish Europe’s crisis is on a thin line and News Africa. The miners will be released recent taking place Monday near Johannes- government. If the conflict gets worse, Turkey there will be two essential meetings in batches with no bail requirements. burg in which four were injured. The tensions is going to accept up to 150,000 refugees. The this week to put things into perspective. While miners celebrate their release, arising from the mining industry serve as a nation of Jordan has 77,000 refugees and is Italy’s prime minister Mario Monti will many are left to question the strategic reflection of the political unrest and perceived also expecting up to 150,000 total refugees. greet Francois Hollande, the president of moves made by the prosecution, a move inequalities across the nation as a whole since They are currently building up more camps France, in Rome. Germany’s chancellor that was reminiscent of the all too familiar the dissolution of the apartheid. to accommodate the influx of Syrian civilians Angela Merkel, met with the European apartheid-era rule. fleeing their nation. Union president, Herman Van Rompuy, According to a report from The Wall The fighting is spreading to Syria’s two in Berlin as well on Tuesday. These Street Journal, South Africa’s state prosecu- Check out more world major cities, the capital, Damascus, and the meetings were held to discuss the central tor charged 270 protestors under the “com- commercial hub of Aleppo. 264,000 are cur- banker’s agreement to defend the Euro mon purpose” doctrine, an apartheid-era news online. rently taking shelter in public buildings in from a possible bond-market disaster. law that allows authorities to lay charges Aleppo, which will create a host of problems Merkel addressed a crowd with at- for a crime against a group of people once the war escalates severely there. The tention on the face that Germany would because of their association to a larger Scan escalation will result in many people being plan to show solidarity with Europe group. uprooted from their homeland and forced and has agreed to present an important During the apartheid era, which ended this: into the neighboring countries of Turkey, position in fighting Europe’s crisis at in 1994, the white minority held a major- Lebanon or Iraq. the ECB. ity of the power and utilized the “common World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 6, 2012 Firing Lane

Republican Convention makes its mark life has prepared him for [the presidency] — to meet serious challenges in a serious way, Sam Lane without excuses and idle words.” He also World News Editor stated, “After four years of getting the run- around, America needs a turnaround, and the A New Party man for the job is Gov. Mitt Romney.” However, Ryan’s speech was mainly Well, here it was, the moment many of characterized by the stretching of truths and us had been waiting for. There were threats a lack of fact-checking. He alleged that the of hurricane, potential protests by opposing Obama administration has taken over $700 ideologies, along with other tiny, yet crucial million from Medicare in order to pay for the issues. Yet the Republican National Conven- Affordable Care Act; in reality, that figure tion went on as planned with millions of amounts to the anticipated savings over the Americans watching. course of ten years. To many, the three days in Tampa appeared Additionally, the vice-presidential nomi- to be nothing more than a run-of-the mill nee connected Obama with the shutdown convention. There were the keynote speak- of a General Motors plant in the city where ers, political tributes and the closing with Ryan was raised. “A lot of guys I went to high the presidential candidate’s speech, which school with worked at that GM plant,” Ryan is exactly what makes the difference as well. explained. “Right there at that plant, candidate AP The first look is at the speakers: Gov. Chris Obama said: ‘I believe that if our government Mitt Romney made his Republican nomination acceptance speech last Thursday. Christie of New Jersey, Sen. Marco Rubio of is there to support you … this plant will be Florida and even the vice presidential nomi- nounced that Romney would not reveal his here for another hundred years.... Well, as it Katelyn DeBaun nee, Paul Ryan. These men had certain quali- The Carroll News plans for immigration reform until the end of turned out, that plant didn’t last another year. ties that were rather obscure when compared his campaign. It is locked up and empty to this day.” to past conventions. These men were either Also occurring on Tuesday were speeches Finally, Ryan accused Obama of causing in their first terms of their respective offices For the Republican party, August centered by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Rom- Standard & Poor’s to lower the credit rating or were not statewide officeholders. Further- on only one political event: the Republican ney’s wife, Ann Romney. Although Christie of the United States from a AAA rating to that more, all three men were under the age of fifty National Convention. Scheduled to feature excited the audience, it took over 16 minutes of AA in 2011. Thursday, the final day of the and non-WASP. Although this has not been several events on Monday, including a speech for him to speak about Romney. Romney’s convention, featured Mitt Romney accepting a first for the Republican Party, it is uncom- by Ann Romney, the convention had to be speech, on the other hand, had the sole pur- the nomination to be the Republican presi- mon for the party to host this demographic. postponed due to tumultuous weather brought pose of promoting her husband’s personality. dential candidate. Today the time has come In fact, it was just four years ago that many on by Hurricane Isaac. She spoke of meeting him in high school, and for us to put the disappointments of the last coined the Republican Party as one made up To the great disappointment of the Latino described the growth of their relationship into four years behind us,” Romney said, “to put of old, white Christians. Well, the party may voting base, very little attention was paid to what it is today. The importance of her speech aside the divisiveness and the recriminations; not have strayed completely from this label, Republican candidate Mitt Romney’s likely was made clear by the constant applause in to forget about what might have been; and to but they certainly have made progress in terms plans for immigration legislation. During the audience and was used as the main tool look ahead to what can be. Now is the time of their image. a speech on Tuesday, Sen. Marco Rubio of to make Romney appear more relatable to to restore the promise of America.” Convention rhetoric has begun to change as Florida, said that there could not be any deci- the public. Contrary to prior expectations that the well. During previous conventions, there had sion made on immigration laws as long as Wednesday marked Paul Ryan’s accep- Republican National Convention would been strong emphasis on conservative social Democrats and Republicans failed to come tance of the vice presidential nomination. He boost Romney in the polls by as much as 11 issues, support for military strength and strong to a compromise on the matter. On the same opened by comparing Romney to President points, there has been little change since its displays of patriotism. Ironically, economic day, former Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) an- Obama, explaining that Romney’s “…whole conclusion. issues, despite Reagan’s influence, were only highlighted as a status-quo issue for conserva- tism. This time, there was almost a complete reversal. Fiscal issues were dominant; the President reacts to the RNC rest was clearly just taken from the standard script. The biggest sign of this was when Sen. hard truths and bold choices but Alyssa Singer Rand Paul of Kentucky called out support for The Carroll News nobody ever bothered to tell you the military, indicating that a strong military what they were.” contributes to the country’s financial burden. The president then went on to It is unlikely that this claim would have been Despite the 2012 Republican National say, “When Gov. Romney has a welcomed under John McCain’s “Country Convention, which was held between Aug. chance to let you in on his secret, First” slogan in 2008. Taking all this into 27 to the 30 in Tampa, Fla., causing Gov. Mitt he did not offer a single new idea. account, it is apparent that the Republican is Romney to fill a narrowing point gap in the Just retreads of the same old poli- moving toward the party of economic ideals, presidential race, the President Obama’s team cies that have been sticking it to a party that aims to keep watch on the nation’s reported high spirits after last Wednesday’s the middle class for years.” fiscal issues. closing of the convention. While different polls John Carroll University The party is also beginning to become a have reported that Romney has now gained professor Colin Swearingen, youthful party. This may sound odd, consid- the edge over Obama, David Axelrod, a head who specializes in U.S. politics ering the fact that this is the party that sup- staffer for the president, said, “I saw absolutely and elections, predicts that the ports policies that are not always beneficial no movement, and I don’t think there would American public is not likely to to America’s youth. But when looking at have been… People walked away unsatisfied hear specifics from either party the Republican roster in congress, there are from that convention…The race is exactly throughout the race. Swearingen younger members than the Democrats. In where it was before they walked in, and now said: “General speeches [at the some ways, this is just timing for some, but it is our turn.” convention] won’t be about spe- the bigger picture is in regards to the fact that Axelrod also asserted that Romney missed cifics… each of the conventions fiscal issues appeal much more to this gen- a precious opportunity to sway the undecided has to walk a fine line between eration than the previous one. Young people vote by failing to address specifics, especially satisfying the partisans and at- who wish to enter into politics also have some on how he plans to move the ailing economy tracting swing voters.” Swear- desire to gain financial perks along with their forward. ingen is not optimistic about the service, which Republicans highlight more When the president himself was questioned President offering specifics as to than Democrats. about his reaction to the 2012 Republican Na- what his second term could bring So in the end, one question is: Will these tional Convention he said, “I have to tell you either. As to Romney’s rise in the changes be beneficial to the party? Not im- that I didn’t watch the convention last week, polls, Swearingen highlighted mediately, but it is progress. There is one but I read about it and heard their accounts.” that conventions often result in AP thing that this tells voters, it is that the party However, that did not stop the President an increase in popularity for the is not as out of touch as it seems to have been from taking an aggressive stance against the candidate. President Barack Obama arriving at New Orleans the last 20 years. Sticking to the situation of various speeches and accounts that took place However, he noted that, “con- to inspect damage from Hurricane Isaac. He the economy rather than social issues dem- over the three day convention. The president vention bounces are short-lived,” will speak tonight at the Democratic National onstrates clear understanding of the tasks at stated, “If you didn’t DVR it, let me recap meaning Obama can expect an Convention in Charlotte. hand. If it doesn’t work for 2012, 2016 could it for you. Everything’s bad. It’s Obama’s increase in the polls with the certainly be a good year. fault. And Gov. Romney is the only one who onset of the Democratic National Convention week at the Democratic National Convention Contact Sam Lane knows the secret to creating jobs and growing this week. in Charlotte, NC., where he’s hoping to widen at [email protected] the economy. There was a lot of talk about The president will look to raise support this the gap between himself and Romney. 12 Sept. 6, 2012 Businesswww.jcunews.com & Finance The Carroll News Rough month puts beating on Samsung stock money mart Patrick Burns Apple has also revised its claim within The smartphone space is a considerable Staff Reporter the past week and seeks to bar Samsung from part of Samsung’s revenues, and this segment The past several weeks have not been further infringement while claiming more will now carry a negative reputation as well as incredibly kind to the Korean-based electron- damages. uncertainty about the success of the Galaxy S ics maker Samsung. Over this time frame However, the legal battle rages on outside III and future products. there was a major legal event that was not of the United States as well and has battle- There is some evidence of this in the Andrew Martin ideal for the company and took a toll on its grounds in four continents over a myriad markets. If you look up Samsung’s ticker Business & Finance Editor reputation. of other patent issues. Within the past (005930:KS) and how they’ve been trading High waters ahead on Wall Street for If you own a smartphone or a few days, a judge in Tokyo ruled that in the South Korean stock exchange, you can tablet, you may be at least some- Samsung didn’t violate Apple patents see a pretty significant drop in share price over Facebook stock? what familiar with the ongoing regarding music synchronization. the last month. At the stock’s peak in August, legal battles between Apple and A week prior in Seoul, a judge it was trading for 1,348,000 KRW (South The Wall Street Journal reported that due Samsung over these devices. found Korean Won). However, with the plethora of to recent investigation into the performance of Long story short, Apple accused that bad news revolving in these legal proceedings, Facebook stock, the worst may be yet to come Samsung of creating a wide array of both stock has fallen considerably as it is trading for the social media giant. “copycat” products based off theirs com- for 1,219,000 KRW. Looking forward, it is Beginning in late October of this year, 247 and argued that they are flooding the panies hard to say what the scale of all Samsung’s million shares will be available for sale. Then, market, thus hindering sales. were guilty of troubles will be. on Nov. 14, 1.24 billion shares will be released Most recently, Apple targeted the Galaxy From brg.com infringing on each others’ With any more bad news from Samsung, to the public. S III smartphone, which they claimed is patents. Overall, the two Wall Street could continue to see a drop in In other words, 70 percent of the company’s nearly an identical product. They claimed that companies are exchanging legal victories and share price. Samsung, however, is well diver- shares outstanding today will be eligible for this product infringed on its patent rights and losses, left and right. sified in the electronics space and is not overly sale. These shares are becoming eligible for should be banned. As long as these two behemoth electronics dependent on smartphone sales. sale as their “lockup” ends. So far Samsung took a beating, as the case producers are in legal gridlock, it is hard to One might consider purchasing this stock The term “lockup” refers to the time, usu- turned in Apple’s favor. Although Samsung be optimistic about Samsung. The massive when all is said and done with these lawsuits ally after a company’s initial public offering, products haven’t been fully banned yet, they damages Samsung has been ordered to pay and when the price is a low buy. Once all the that investors must hold onto their shares are to pay Apple roughly $1 billion in damages may well strike a cord, at least with American dust of these legal battles settles, I would ex- before selling them. for copyright infringement. investors. pect to see Samsung climb back up in value. A flood of shares may hit the market for the social media company once that lockup period ends. This would add insult to injury when speaking of the disappointing perfor- Libor manipulation leads to lawsuits mance of Facebook stock since its initial public offering. Anthony Ahlegian information is averaged to make the actual According to The WSJ, Barclays Capital The WSJ also reported that the third quar- Staff Reporter Libor rates. Libor rates have 15 separate ma- paid $453 million in a settlement with the ter will be a big opportunity for Facebook The London Interbank Offered Rate, turities, with 10 separate currencies for each. U.S. and U.K. regulators, which “triggered to prove to the investing world that they are or Libor, has a direct impact on financial The Libor rate serves as a reference for the a burst of new lawsuits” against the Barclays worth investing. instruments across the globe. It is a crucial pricing of financial products worth an esti- and the other financial institutions and the Many on Wall Street felt that the initial benchmark for short-term interest rates mated $350 trillion. These products include other banks under investigation. public offering of Facebook would have been worldwide, and represents the average inter- floating rate mortgages, savings accounts, car These lawsuits are being claimed by U.S. more worthwhile in 2011. At that time, the est rate estimated by leading banks in London loans, student loans and credit cards. cities, insurers, investors and lenders, reports social media company had been in a better that they would be charged when borrowing In early July of this year, U.K.-based The WSJ. The banks have filed motions ask- period of growth. from other banks. investment bank Barclays Capital admitted ing the courts to dismiss the main suits due This third quarter could see Facebook During the financial crisis four years to lying in its Libor submissions during the to the plaintiffs “failing to show the banks become even more valuable than it already is ago, Libor rates were manipulated, which financial crisis. The British Broadcasting acted together to manipulate the rate.” and the stock price will not take as large of a has caused a ripple effect of resignations, Corporation reported that Barclays was Macquarie Group, a global investment hit as many are predicting. But this could just stricter regulation of the financial sector and frequently lobbied by its derivatives traders banking and diversified financial services be wishful thinking. allegations against banks that contribute to to put in figures which would benefit their group, reported that the suspect contributor As November comes closer and its lockup setting the rate. trading positions, in order to produce a profit banks face a potential legal liability of about periods end, will investors hold onto those The Wall Street Journal reported recently for the bank. $176 billion, based on the assumption that shares and ride out the storm? that banks being probed for interest-rate ma- The staff put in artificially low figures Libor was understated by .04 percentage David Weidner of The WSJ is not con- nipulation potentially face “tens of billions to avoid the suspicion that Barclays was points in 2008 and 2009. This statistic partly vinced. He feels that even more hard times of dollars” in claims from dozens of lawsuits under financial stress and thus having to shows the magnitude Libor has on our global will be seen by Facebook and their stock price in the U.S. borrow at noticeably higher rates than its financial system. come Thanksgiving. Libor is published each business day by competitors. Barclays Capital’s CEO Bob Regulatory investigations are now being It was reported that other Internet and social the British Bankers Association at 11:45 a.m. Diamond, COO Jerry Del Missier, and Chair- conducted on the banks allegedly involved. media sites, such as Groupon, have had trouble GMT. Certain contributor banks, depending man Marcus Agius have resigned, and 20 According to investopedia.com, the Com- after their own lockup periods. on which currency is involved with the rate, banks have undergone investigation. These modity Futures Trading Commission, or Most recently, LinkedIn reported gains report their perceived federal funds rates to a banks include and are not limited to Bank CFTC, is working with Barclays to develop in their last quarter as well as positive stock third party calculating agent named Thomson of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and J.P. a more transparent and robust rate-setting performance after its lockup period ended Reuters. The middle 50 percent of this rate Morgan Chase & Co. process. this summer. Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook will hope that investors hold onto those shares and do not sell them once it is legally available to do so. Even as the stock trades at half of what its Cleveland Company Spotlight IPO was listed at, many on Wall Street may be ready to cut their losses and move on from the investment. Sherwin-Williams Needless to say, Facebook and its inves- tors must prepare for this fall and what may • Building materials industry be on the horizon for its stock price. If David • 40,000 employees Weidner of The WSJ is correct, then perhaps it is about time for investors to prepare to sell • Founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin their Facebook stock. The end of the lockup period is approaching and Edward Williams quickly and the flood of shares to the market • Public company traded on New York may significantly lower the stock price of the company. Stock Exchange (SHW) The coming months will be important for Facebook to show that they are capable • 564 branches worldwide of sustainable growth. The future of their • Revenue: $7.8 billion company on Wall Street depends on how the • Share price: $143 per share investors react to the end of the lock up period for their shares. • Market cap: 14.69 billion That being said, Zuckerberg and company should be preparing for the worst. Facebook

• Website: www.sherwin-williams.com Graph from Yahoo! Finance investors may not be feeling so ‘thankful’ this November. SHW share prices from January 2012 to Sept. 4, 2012.

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Editorial 17 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 6, 2012 Editorial Renovation station Starting this past summer, the facilities department began several projects to renovate and beautify certain areas on campus, including restorations of the Grasselli Tower, the Boler School of Business and Millor Hall. Though temporarily inconvenient, these projects are worthy investments that will help the school to improve itself and be more attractive to prospective students. There are several water projects underway on campus, including two fountains: one that will be built on Dauby

Plaza, located northeast of Boler, in front of the Mary statue; the other will be St. Ignatius Plaza, located di- rectly in front of St. Francis Chapel, once the University has raised adequate funds.

With a huge renovation of Murphy Hall planned, many are concerned about the effects that this will have on student housing for the ‘13-‘14 school year. Rather than doing several huge projects all at once and creating a major inconvenience, as in the case of Murphy “ Hall, which will complicate distribution in on-campus housing, consistent maintenance and gradual renovations can expedite construction when major renovations take Cartoon by Nicholas Sciarappa place for these buildings. The University should also consider the timeline of NOTABLE QUOTABLE these projects, as many of the current students will not be able to appreciate their final product, but will have to tolerate the burden of construction. “We’re in a different America today than my mother and Editorial grandmother, so, of course, since the circumstances have Hands off changed, the politics have changed.” University Heights City Council recently banned — Julián Castro, the first Latino to deliver the keynote texting while driving for all motorists and drivers under the age of 18 from using any wireless electronic devices address at the Democratic National Convention while behind the wheel. The use of cellphones while driving, in any capacity, “ is dangerous and it is important that lawmakers take note of that and enforce laws that will keep people safe while on the road. It is important that state and local HIT miss laws are the same. & In University Heights, an officer must have another Hit: The first issue of The Carroll News miss: Hurricane Isaac miss: reason to pull a driver over, such as reckless driving. Riots in North Belfast, Ireland Hit: The return to campus for the new However, even if it is suspected that a driver is texting school year miss: Homework also returns Hit/miss: McDonald’s and driving, it seems like it would be hard to prove that will open two vegetarian restaurants in India next year Hit: The Inn texting was taking place as a secondary offense. Between changes the menu miss: It still takes forever to get a sand- In Beachwood, the law is different. Cellphone use for wich Hit: September looks to be a great month for the music industry all drivers has been banned, unless it is hands-free. Hit: Clint Eastwood is special guest speaker at the RNC miss(ing): Cities across the region need to make their laws con- Obama in the chair Hit/miss: FRESHMEN miss: Bomber in Afghani- sistent with one another. While the law is good in that stan kills at least 20 at funeral Hit: Julian Castro is the first Latino to it will promote safer driving practices, it is difficult for deliver the keynote address at the DNC Hit: The Olympics Hit/miss: drivers keep track of variations in the laws in closely Stanford study casts doubt on the health benefits of organic foods neighboring suburbs, like Beachwood and University Hit: Murphy Hall to be renovated for the first time in its history miss: Heights. Region-wide consistency in cellphone laws Potential costs of said renovation Hit: The McDonald’s on Warrens- would help to eliminate confusion for drivers. ville is now open until 11 p.m., with the drive-thru open until midnight Younger generations are increasingly technologically reliant so it is important and fitting that these laws be email your hits & misses to [email protected] enforced early on in drivers’ careers.

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Delivery Fax: 216.397.1729 Business Manager Photo Editor Nick Wojtasik Diversions Editor email: [email protected] Signed material and comics are Brian Bayer solely the view of the author. Gloria Suma Taylor Horen Brian Bayer 18 Op/Ed Sept. 6, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Cooney Meets World: Call me maybe? This year, text, I can barely even tell when that it seems like there’s no going someone is being sarcastic, an- back. To me texting just makes look forward gry, excited or even upset. There things harder. is no emotion in texting, and Add onto that problems with voter in a presidential election and a emotion is the best way to con- texting and driving, people Spencer German journalist. nect with people. sneakily texting during class Campus Editor Moving from the battle on the Texting is even worse when instead of paying attention to that Dan Cooney campaign trail to the one on the Let me start by saying that I it comes to someone you might day’s lecture and those awkward Editor in Chief gridiron, this year’s edition of Blue have a very strong, passionate, like or have feelings for. I’m sure times when you’re having a con- Streak football looks like something Three years ago, I walked into a we have all had those situations versation with someone and they that deserves our collective attention. tenacious dislike for texting. half-empty room in Sutowski Hall start texting while you’re talking, The team looked stellar in their 40-3 That being said, I’m probably where we have a million thoughts and moved in with my bins of stuff. and you pretty much have noth- shellacking of St. Norbert College texting as you read this sentence. running through our head like At the time, all I could see in front of last week in Ireland. Starting QB But before you call me a hypo- “Should I text them? I don’t want ing good. me were empty walls; I had no idea Mark Myers, a transfer from Pitt, crite, let me defend myself by to bother them…But if I don’t I admit wholeheartedly that what was going to transpire over the led the way with his own impressive saying, unfortunately, I, like text them, someone else might texting is a valuable tool. It al- next few years. Was I going to like debut. He set a new school record by many other people in the world be right now. What if they think lows us to keep in touch with John Carroll? Could I expand my throwing for 457 yards. Kudos also today, have been forced to accept I’m not interested anymore? But one another like never before. comfort zone, as college requires goes out to the defense, which limited texting as a common part of our what if they’re busy, I wouldn’t It makes it easy to confirm an us to do? St. Norbert to less than 100 yards of culture, and in my adaptation to want to get annoying or over- appointment or meeting with The answer to both of those ques- total offense in the entire game. If the the changing world, I do it. But, whelming…but I should go for someone like we do when we’re tions turned out to be “yes.” Streaks continue playing like they did again, if I had it my way, I’d get it…right?” And then when you do meeting up with our crew to Thinking ahead is something last week, I’m looking forward to what rid of it all together. send that text it’s “Why haven’t head to lunch in the dining hall. I’ve further developed throughout this season has in store. I think more they responded?” Or, “How long And it allows us to share and my college years up to this point. As In my eyes, texting is com- people will fill Don Shula Stadium spread information faster than the leader of an important campus pletely ruining our society. That should I wait to text back after for games. ever before. organization, forward-thinking is a might be a bold statement, but as they text back?” And “How do I Speaking of Shula Stadium, you necessity. That quality is also espe- a communication major, it is one respond to ‘LOL’?” With all that in mind though can expect a few more night games at cially crucial this year because it’s I stand behind 100 percent. Not fun. the positives don’t outweigh the the facility this year. my last year at John Carroll. Texting puts our society back- People have a better relation- negative effects I believe it has Because JCU and University We have a lot to look forward to wards from how people are actu- ship with their phone than they do had on our society. Bottom line: Heights agreed to a compromise last … so let’s highlight some of the big ally supposed to interact. I’m with the person they are trying to I’d take phone calls and personal September, instead of just one football things going on this year. all about one-on-one, personal talk to through it. interactions with people over game at night, we now have three. One Number one on the list is the interactions with getting to know Believe it or not, for centuries- texting any day. of them is coming up next weekend most important: Election 2012. It someone by being around them, people had relationships without against cross-town rival Baldwin Wal- really needs no explanation – you’ve texting, and I guarantee if they lace. BW was picked to finish second spending time with them, and ask- probably seen enough campaign ads Contact Spencer German at in the OAC this year, so this should be ing questions about them, which could do it, so can we. But it’s to last you until the next presidential sgerman [email protected] an interesting game. in turn leads to conversation. In a now so ingrained in our society election. The Republicans had their And, even though the years change, convention last week, and it was the you can always expect The Carroll Democrats’ turn this week. Face- News to be a constant. to-face debates between President We have an eager staff that is ready Wonderword: Obama and Mitt Romney will start to learn and grow, and I am excited to about a month from now. The first is see what this year holds for all of them. What does ombrifuge mean? on Oct. 3 in Denver. I know they’re going to do a great job. I’m looking forward to how the We’re going to do our best to make the election will shape up on campus. news relevant to you every Thursday We college students have issues that when you pick up the newspaper. uniquely affect us: the rising cost of You’re already off to a great start if college education and prospects in you’ve read this column. the job market. Last semester, The We have much more to expect this Carroll News highlighted a political year, but that’s all this column space issue that made waves on campus: will let me write. The new year offers “A perpetual chicken “To fall in love with someone “A historical war fought in health insurance coverage of contra- potential for growth. So let’s not see egg army.” under extreme circumstances.” ception at a Catholic university. Great Britain over food.” it as a blank wall, but one that has lots For some of us, this is the first Kenny Farona, Casey Hall, Tom Shay, of room for new things. election when we can vote for a sophomore sophomore sophomore president. I’ll be watching all the Contact Dan Cooney at ombrifuge: something providing shelter from the rain action closely as both a first-time [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: Teaching new dogs old tricks 1950s, his C.O. in the Marines gave ary. But it’s a sanctuary where you can room. What next? If you do want to drink, go ahead him the same advice. Several months throw the wildest parties and have a Sex is a fact in college – and it can and have some good, old-fashioned, later, right before his crew boarded rockin’ good time. So let’s break this happen to you. Cheers. But, you should responsible fun. the bus to head to Korea, a lieutenant tip into two fun and easy categories: never do something with your body that The most important thing is to came into the room and requested four Eating and Sex. you or your partner feels uncomfortable know what happens when you drink, volunteers to go to another destination If you want to go to the cafeteria with. Just because it can happen, doesn’t know your limit and don’t be stupid. Brian Bayer (details withheld); naturally, good old and eat soft serve for breakfast, lunch mean it has to. Alcohol is one of those things that Managing Editor Papa raised his hand to volunteer, and dinner, go for it. You’ll probably You should know what you are could either make your night really Four years and seven days ago, a without any knowledge of this new get fat. Fortunately, a lot of people comfortable doing with your body and fun, legitimately kill you or anything chipper, young lad walked timidly (but assignment – he and three others spent feel that big is beautiful, so pour some stick to that. Ladies, if you never want and everything between. excitedly) to his first day of classes the next four years in air conditioned hot fudge on your ice cream and find more than a kiss on the hand, don’t feel Moral – Be smart, have fun, don’t at John Carroll University. Although barracks in Panama safely fixing yourself a lover. pressured to go beyond that. And gents, die. nervous, he decided to tackle the whole weapons, while the rest of their platoon If you don’t want to pack on the if all you want is a warm hug at the end Tip four: Let it happen. “college” thing with an open mind and fought in Korea. “Freshman 15,” many college students of the night, don’t think you need to College is life unabridged, and it see where that got him. Although no one at JCU is trying discover the majesty of exercise. Grant- fulfill some stereotyped college quota really only comes once. If you’re a It worked. to send you to war, the advice holds ed, exercise hurts; but there’s no greater of bedroom machismo. freshman, seize the next four years to If you haven’t guessed, that dap- true. College is a time of tremendous reward than looking in the mirror after Tip three: Boozing vs. losing. define who you are. There’s no better per chap was yours truly. Needless to opportunity, and you really never know a session of power yoga, elliptical-ing Just like no one will stop you from place than John Carroll to learn how say, I’ve come a long way since then, where raising your hand might take or pumping iron and seeing your new, binging on frozen yogurt for all your to “set the world on fire.” and picked up a thing or two along you. For me, among many other amaz- hot Greek god bod. meals, no one is really stopping you Sophomores and juniors, you the way. ing experiences, I was able to go on And, of course, there’s the famous from drinking either. Want a beer? Have know the ropes. The time is yours So here’s your Bayer-Exclusive two separate trips to El Salvador and “college hookup.” It’s Thursday night, one. Want 32 beers? Enjoy (the hospital, to grow. Grow as a friend; grow as a Starter’s Guide to College: explore a beautiful part of the world you’re down at Coventry dougie-ing as they pump your stomach). student; grow as a leader; and grow Tip one: Raise your hand, and open that I didn’t even know existed. the night away, when suddenly that If you don’t want to drink, your true as a person for others (go Jesuit or go your mind. Keep an open mind, and always cute girl or guy from FYS is dancing friends won’t pressure you. And more home, right?). My grandpa once said to me, “Brian, volunteer. with you. Cabbie D pulls up at the end power to you for having the confidence And seniors – let’s do this thing! always, always volunteer.” Tip two: Own your body. of the night, and, by some miracle of to enjoy your nights without the nectar Contact Brian Bayer at He proceeded to tell me that in the It’s true – your body is a sanctu- college life, you end up in his or her of the gods. [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 6, 2012 Off the Richter: The Op/Ed Not getting killed in the woods Top Ten: 101 (based on the incredible true story!) Places to camp Clara Richter 1. The Grand Canyon Editorial & Op/Ed Editor not be easy to get it. there are theories out there that a tent 2. Stikine River Valley, British Columbia If you’re camping in a tent, like might actually have a mind of its own, I guess you could say it began with we did, the most important things and if all goes wrong, it is probably 3. Everest base camp three John Steinbeck. to remember are cooking supplies no one’s fault. And if, despite all this, 4. The Quad He wrote a book called “Travels (we forgot a spatula and had to make an argument gets really heated and no 5. Bivouacing from a 4,000 foot vertical rock face with Charley,” in which he describes one out of two knives and duct tape). progress is made on the tent, scrap it 6. Patagonia, Chile his circumnavigation of the United Other than that, you can take as little and sleep in the car. States, which he did with only his or as much as you want. We went the Rule number five: Stop every- 7. Mohican State Park poodle, Charley, for company. The minimalist route. where that looks interesting. In the 8. Beartooth Pass, Montana book is essentially about one big Rule number two: a good outdoor course of three days; I swam in three 9. Wai‘anapanapa State Park, Hawaii camping trip. playlist is vital to any camping trip. Great Lakes, climbed to the top of a 10. Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand Steinbeck’s camping trip inspired Try artists like Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, lighthouse, put my toes in the lake our own. We (“we” being my friend Sufjan Stevens, Grizzly Bear, Nick on which Ernest Hemingway spent – Compiled by Clara Richter and Nick Wojtasik Kayli and I) even tried to name our car Drake and Beirut – any music that his summers (arguably the highlight after a literary steed, like Steinbeck is relaxing and meshes with nature, of my summer. Yes, I am a nerd), did (his was named Rocinante, after rather than disturbs it. stopped at the best little coffee shop The great Don Quixote’s horse) but we could Rule number three: Have good no one knows exists, hunted for (and Nick’s Knack: never agree on one. food. By good food I don’t mean food found) Petoskey stones and found out human Kayli and I decided to use her fam- that is just delicious, but also good for that there is literally nothing to do in ily’s moving out of state as an excuse you (gasp!). You know what I mean: Cheboygan, Michigan. road trip to go on one last circumnavigation of granola, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, Take the scenic route. That’s rule Michigan, and with a little help from good loaves of bread, etc. number six. Stick to two lane high- absurd to attribute stagnant afflic- musician Sufjan Stevens’ “Greetings I highly encourage stopping at ways when you are able, and never be tions to the same culprit. from Michigan: The Great Lakes local farmer’s markets and picking in any sort of rush to get from place to This idea cannot be more clearly State” album (the album is all about up fresh fruits and vegetables. Our place. Maybe you do have someplace illustrated than by Steinbeck,“When the state of Michigan), we picked wisest purchase turned out to be a to be by the end of the day (in our I was very young and the urge to Nick Wojtasik a few of the choicest destinations small bottle of homemade maple case, our campsites), but take your be someplace else was on me, I Editorial & Op/Ed Editor (Sleeping Bear, The Upper Peninsula, syrup that we still talk about a month time getting there. was assured by mature people that Tahquamenon Falls, Sault Ste. Ma- and a half later. Ramble. See as much as you can. The arrival of summer vacation, maturity would this itch. When rie, Paradise, Alanson and Crooked Spring Break and other intermis- years described me as mature, the Rule number four: Don’t let the Pack up your tent after two nights and sions from the normal rhythms of remedy prescribed was middle age. River). tent stress you out (and believe me, it hit the road. Be a human sponge and life, bring with them the aroma of In middle age I was assured greater The camping trip went off without probably will). If you’re camping in a soak it all in. adventure. It’s a flavor consistently age would calm my fever and now a hitch (minus that one time when we tent, the set-up of said tent can be very I’m not telling you to rush through resident in the caverns of the human that I am 58 perhaps senility will do lost the car keys) and I came away stressful. Don’t let it get you down. I things and not take the time to fully brain and spirit that’s tasted at all the job.” He encountered a strong from it with an appreciation for the am seriously lacking when it comes to appreciate your surroundings. Only opportunities of deviation. When a sense of wanderlust throughout the beauty of my home state and a few patience, and even I can set up a tent. move on when you have adequately period of liberation presents itself, country and the only explanation tips and rules for how to survive the Most arguments while camping stem taken in the beauty around you. Read it seems to have become standard for its recurrent presence is that this wilderness. from the set-up of the tent. some Emerson. Embrace your inner procedure for humans to flee their desire is hard-wired in our nomadic Rule number one of a camping The tent is the “Ikea” of camping tree hugger. settlements to exchange one status roots as humans. trip: When it comes to packing, there trips, aka it has the ability to dissolve quo for another. The common form We are very different creatures are no set rules, other than to remem- all bonds of friendship and camarade- Contact Clara Richter at for these pursuits to take is that of than our hunting and gathering ber that if you forget anything it may rie. To avoid this, keep in mind that [email protected] a road trip. ancestors and travel plays a much This summer, I road-tripped different role that it has in the past. around the perimeter of the coun- One much more psychological, but Alumni Corner try with John Steinbeck in a truck, no less essential. Written by Rona Proudfoot ’01, Alumnus of The Carroll News called “Rocinante,” and a dog, The adventurous spirit of hu- named Charley. I then hitch hiked mans brought our more recent an- This may be your first year at more than a decade under my belt as damage in North Carolina. I worked with Christopher McCandless to cestors to America as immigrants, John Carroll or your fifth. Either a newspaper journalist. one summer welcoming freshmen various locations in the Western in search of a better life. The same way, the new year means you’ve Not a bad outcome, in my opin- as an orientation adviser, I tried out United States, finally settling out- things subconsciously motivate earned a fresh start. I urge you ion, for something I tried out one day drama and I realized how much side of Fairbanks, Alaska, living us to get out and experience the — seize the opportunity and try on a whim. I enjoy photography. The classes off the land by our own devices. world. How often do we become something new. The opportunity John Carroll af- that I remember 11 years later are Finally, I travelled the world with captivated by far off lands, getting Some of you are here with no forded me to find a passion I didn’t largely the religion, sociology and Wade Davis, being enlightened by glimpses of cultures and some- idea what career path your college even know I had is what I consider history classes that I thought at the priceless knowledge of indigenous how forming the impression that experience will take you down. Oth- the most valuable part of my college time I was only taking to check off and realizing that the ethnocide different way of life, that beach, ers of you have your major picked education. a requirement. taking place is perhaps the greatest that religion or those mountains and your course charted. Even if you don’t realize it now, At John Carroll I never felt pi- human tragedy of our age. supersede anything to which we’ve I fell into the latter category one day you will come to understand geonholed due to my major. Much Is it a coincidence that the books ever been exposed? Every people, when I showed up at JCU 15 years the invaluable experience a liberal the opposite, I was encouraged every everywhere has their troubles. Yet, I read this summer all dealt with ago. I was majoring in physics and arts education provides. step of the way to expand myself. an exodus of some kind? Having it is the hope of stumbling upon a running cross country and track. I I have so many memories from So I challenge you, too, to step no iron-clad plans to go on any utopia that keeps us searching. had it all figured out. my time at John Carroll that have outside of your comfort zone. adventures, I was forced, by ne- A comfortable life never brought cessity, to make such selections to about many exuberant discover- I was intrigued, however, to hear nothing to do with my physics ma- Sign up for a club sport you’ve help unsettle my soul and sate my ies. Chris McCandless, though that The Carroll News was looking jor or even my eventual career. And never heard of, take a class that isn’t wandering thirst. But why was it he died in the process, sought to for writers. All I knew was writing these are so much more than just required or join a service trip to a a matter of necessity, having such have urgency force sensations and sounded like fun, and the idea of happy memories — they shape the place you’ve never heard of. compelling power over my being situations upon him. Often, finding having my name in the paper was person I’ve become and give me a You may just find your new pas- that moments not spent immersed that, especially in the U.S. every pretty cool, too. sensitivity that affects how I interact sion, too. in the black and white, double- place and person can shockingly To make a long story short, I with people both personally and But even if you don’t, you’ll dimensioned spirit of adventure and frighteningly uniform. At the was hooked from my very first professionally to this day. be one experience richer and one were filled with restlessness and very least, grasping the breadth of assignment — a women’s soccer For example, I tutored in inner- step closer to becoming the unique, despondency? the world could remedy our short- game. I went on to become the pa- city Cleveland, I traveled to Rome empathetic, sensitive and cultured Many make a point during their sighted tendencies and realize the per’s sports editor and then Editor over spring break and I spent another individual who is a John Carroll first 20 or 25 years to explore the importance of our place. in Chief, and 15 years later, I have Spring Break cleaning up hurricane alumnus. world and its cultures. The ex- A body can feel miniscule and istence of exchange student and powerless in this world of constants study abroad programs gives this and end up returning to its genesis, opportunity to nearly every young never again leaving. Yet, nothing Got something to say? person. As we age, it sometimes will corrode the soul more than seems that a chain grows around us, the vampiric draining powers of The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject letters if they are tethering us to settled lives, often unanswered questions of hope. libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All letters received become the property bringing with it more wretchedness than its supposed comfort. In many of The Carroll News. Anonymous letters will not be published. Letters to the editor must not ways, the nature-denying way we exceed 500 words and must be submitted to [email protected] by live today is very wrong and causes Contact Nick Wojtasik at 5 p.m. on Sunday. many problems. It doesn’t seem [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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