John Carroll students rock out at Labre’s 1st benefit concert, featuring The Alibi. jcu journal

Turkish journalist table of contents: Labre needs an alibi by Rebecca Ferlotti visits JCU Arts and Entertainment 2 The Alibi’s breakout performance is a success by Alyssa Fligge Local News 6 “This job is done with love. It is just Rob Siska, veiled in the red Sports 10 like flirting; if the girl does not lighting of Marinello Little encourage, we [men] try harder. If we Theatre, threw down his leather [as journalists] encounter problems, jacket and shredded guitar we go on,” explains Kerim Balci, alongside his bandmates of The Monday evening when he spoke about Alibi on Saturday, Nov. 5. his job as a Turkish journalist. Balci Photos by Rebecca Ferlotti Admission was a mandatory one visited John Carroll University dollar donation to Labre - a Monday Oct. 24 from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 weekly service where students p.m. at the invitation of visit downtown Cleveland and communications department feed the homeless. After a ten song professor, Dr. Carrie Buchanan. He set, members of the audience was in Cleveland for a conference faked a crowd surf with Tim titled “Challenges to Contemporary Mauk, a John Carroll University Islam: The Muslim World 100 years senior, as their victim. After Nursi’s Damascus sermon,” continued on page 2 held by Dr. Zeki Saritoprak, the Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies at JCU. continued on page 5 Nov. 14, 2011 Fair trade and social justice at JCU by Maura Stewart

John Carroll University hosted the Ohio Fair Trade Expo on Oct. 22, 2011. Students, families, and alums perused the Fair Trade Marketplace, attended workshops, and witnessed a fair trade fashion show. For more information on Maura's storify visit: http://storify.com/maurastewart/ohio-fair-trade-expo

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Labre needs an alibi continued from page 1 by Rebecca Ferlotti Jillian Dunn, president of Labre and a junior at JCU, The show continued with "Pour Some Sugar on Me," explained that this event was the first ever Labre concert and "Slide," "London Calling," and "Semi-Charmed Life" which the first time the group had successfully completed a benefit. pumped up the crowd and compelled them to go to the pit. Whether or not there will be another benefit is tentative, The Alibi played an encore at the crowd's request, according to Dunn, but she enjoyed the performance, romancing the crowd with "Don't Fear the Reaper" by the especially The Alibi's rendition of Black Balloon by the Goo Blue Oyster Cult. At the conclusion of the song, Dan threw Goo Dolls. Liam's drumstick into the crowd. Rob Siska, the lead guitarist and a recent alumni of JCU, When asked what The Alibi's next move will be, Rob spent all four of his years volunteering with Labre. He now replied that they are currently writing songs for their first works at Care Alliance Health Center, a non-profit CD which will hopefully be out in spring 2012. Until then, organization that provides healthcare and dental care to the he will continue to play electric guitar, of course shirtless, homeless. Rob explained that his experience with Labre has imitating his idol Phil Collin of Def Leppard. benefited him in his new career because he sees the same people he met at Labre. He still seems to find time for his new band, The Alibi, a month old project that he began with his friends Dan, Tym and Liam. The show on Saturday was their debut performance; the set was predominantly well-known songs. After playing "Again," an original song by the band, lead singer Dan looked out into the crowd and encouraged everyone to come closer to the stage. As an intro to the next song, he predicted the majority of the crowd would know it and if they did not, they could "look it up on [their] smart phones, because [he] saw four people texting during the show." Dan reassured this jab at the crowd was in jest and he reassured the crowd how appreciate he was that they had come to the show and donated to such a worthy cause. Skittles and Snickers and Starbursts, oh my! by Rebecca Ferlotti Last year, Jessica Kreuzer was a general member of RHA and a participant in “Trick or Treat” night. This year, as the president of RHA, she planned the event and made sure to give credit to the organizations and clubs that helped make the night a success. The most notable were: the Office of Residence Life, Delta Tau Delta fraternity, French Club, UNICEF and Relay for Life. Representatives from the participating organizations sat in the Lombardo Student Center atrium with bottomless bowls of candy and plenty of flyers to promote events around campus.

Not only was the event a time for kids to run around, the residents of Millor Hall were just Male cheerleaders, football players, ladybugs, pop stars and fairy as ecstatic to partake in the event as the princesses swarmed the John Carroll University campus, smiling up at the children were. Despite constantly running out residents of Millor Hall and innocently shouting “twick owr tweat!” of candy and sure-to-appear cavities, the Residence Hall Association hosted its annual “Trick or Treat” night on overall mood of the trick-or-treaters was Wednesday, Oct. 26. with all dorms participating in the event. Beginning at sugar-induced ecstasy. As one of the children 5:30 p.m., parents and their children began circulating the grounds in dressed as a mouse said to a resident, “trick or pursuit of the ultimate bragging rights – the most candy. treat, but I mostly want the treat.

Polly Mason, the proud mother of Thomas (a miniature Luke Skywalker), JCU sophomores reminisce about their favorite costumes. escorted her group of children and chatty moms into Millor Hall. She explained that this supposedly scary dorm was their first stop on their first Jessica Delgado – “A witch, but the weirdest was probably a jester.” visit to John Carroll University. Polly claims that “Star Wars and candy are the perfect combo” for her son to have an amazing time. Once the group Mary Gleason – “My dad was Batman, my mom was Batwife, my sister was was done getting scared in the spooky corridors of Millor’s basement, Batgirl and I was Batbaby.” Robin Hood, Dracula, jungle girl and a bumblebee sat in a circle and sifted through their treasure. They were thrilled at the amount of candy in their Cassie Pacer - “I was a cat for four years pillowcases, but when asked what their favorite kind was, they all agreed and for every picture, I would lay in the corner of the room.” that “anything that’s 100 percent sugar” works just fine.

Trick-or-treaters travel around the JCU campus in search of candy.

Photos by: Rebecca Ferlotti “This is not your mother’s or your grandmother’s library,” Jeanne Somers said as she welcomed visitors to Grasselli Library on Tuesday, Sept. 27. This fall the library is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and Somers is the current director.

Somers is proud to say that Grasselli is moving forward into the world of technology by merging print with digital media. However, she was quick to note that the library has an interesting past that should not be forgotten.

Josephine Grasselli, daughter of Caesar Grasselli, the noted benefactor of John Carroll, always thought that the campus needed a library. From a young age she saved her money and eventually raised enough to begin work on the current building. Laurene Dicillo, John Carroll University’s archivist, said this was more than just a library for Grasselli; she put her heart and soul into a learning space she thought was necessary for students.

Dicillo works with the history of John Carroll every day. The archives, located in the lowest level of Grasselli, house photos, university records, faculty awards, and more dating back to 1886 when the university was founded. She has a handwritten list of the first students to ever be enrolled at John Carroll, which at the time was St. Ignatius College. “I even have a copy of the first Carroll News from 1925,” she said. These are only a few of the thousands of items located in the archives.

During the celebration on Tuesday, there was a short program that looked into the history of the library and its directors. Marci Milota, a veteran staff member, has spent more than half of her life working in Grasselli. She knew each of the previous four library directors on a personal level and could not express how much they did for the library. Milota watched the library grow into the resource center that it is today. “It is amazing to think

Celebrating 50 years of the Grasselli Library Celebrating years 50 of the Giannirakis Alyssa by of the days when we used typewriters. Today, libraries wouldn’t exist without computers," she said.

In 1994, the library used only five percent of its budget on electronics, mainly CDs. This year over 50 percent of the budget was allotted for electronic resources. It is no surprise to the 29 staff members in the library that technology is vital to college students and their academic work. Somers is working hard to make the library a “social academic space.”

“We encourage students to work together in study groups or visit Java city,” she said. Somers wants students to make the most of the library's resources, both print and electronic.

Will there be a celebration in 50 years for Grasselli’s 100th anniversary? Somers and Dicillo both seem to think so. “The library is absolutely essential,” said Somers. “It is such a special place for so many people."

Photos from jcu.edu and ohiolink.com For Better closes run at JCU For Better, the Fall play put on by the Tim Russert by Allison Gall Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, ended its run this weekend, Nov. 5-6, 2011. “The show begins at 2 pm. This is the For more information on Allison’s storify visit: last performance. #forbetter” http://storify.com/amg_2091/for-better-closes-run- -amg_2091 at-john-carroll “Wally Baedeker is Karen & Francine's father. Michael is Francine's husband “Lauren Jakubowski, a member of the Stuart is a friend who loves Karen Lizzie audience, says "so far the play is funny is a friend #forbetter” and relatable and I'm curious to see how -amg_2091 ends" #forbetter” -amg_2091 “Big scene between characters on cell phones. About how know one actually listens. #forbetter” “Karen's wedding is on! #forbetter” -amg_2091 -amg_2091

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Andrew McMahon released Jack’s Mannequin’s third studio album on Oct. 4. Critics’ reviews were almost unanimously positive with few blemishes on McMahon’s record. Since his diagnosis of leukemia, the singer-songwriter’s style has shifted from alternative pop to mainstream, upbeat pop mixed with a bit of folk. People and Things starts out strong with the first single from the album - My Racing Thoughts. The catchy lyrics mixed with a cheery backbeat make it an instant hit; however, the middle of the album is what truly makes this album special. Amy and I, a slightly slower song with soft acoustic guitar mixed with a bit of techno, is one of the stars of the album. The regular version of People and Things, a ten song long Photo by Eric Allen album concludes with Casting Lines, a throwback beat that sounds similar to La La Lie, a single from Jack;‘s Mannequin’s first studio album, Everything in Transit. The 15 song deluxe version ends with Broken Bird, definitely not as strong of a track as Casting Lines, but a more somber song about loving The Review: Music and losing.

by Rebecca Ferlotti Turkish journalist visits JCU continued from page 1 by Alyssa Fligge appearance gave me away as a leverage against competition because Photos by Rebecca Ferlotti westerner.” they were the first media agency to After sharing some of his start delivering subscriptions door to background, Balci spent most of the door. Not only does the delivery conference discussing news issues he system boost paper sales, but it also faces in Turkey. Buchanan asked made ZMG the largest employer in Balci, “In the US we have the First newspapers. Amendment that means freedom of Balci later commented on the press. Is there something comparisons between Turkish and US comparable in Turkey or does the culture. Buchanan asked if Balci government control or censor?” considered himself a westerner, he Balci explained, Turkey does have replied “Yes, yes in fact I do,” freedom of expression but it is an justifying that Turkish and US Balci introduced himself and began emerging democracy with problems outlook and philosophies are quite explaining proper Turkish not from government, but “from similar. He jovially encouraged the pronunciations and meanings for his Deep State.” The Deep State, a fourth students present at the meeting to name. He outlined his past and power behind the scenes of the come to Turkey, advertising it as one current positions in journalism. “I government, manipulates politics by of the stronger regional languages was a lucky journalist,” he reflects finding out results of elections ahead and as the only healthy regional when asked about his job experiences of time. Another issue is the jailing of economy besides Germany. “Many prior to becoming the editor-in-chief journalists. Balci revealed that “there people are moving towards Turkey,” for The Turkish Review. Thanks to a are 64 jailed journalist in Turkey Balci informed. “In that sense, not thorough education in journalism and today…we [Turkey] have 2400 court because I am Turkish but as a languages, Balci had no problem cases still open on journalists, most journalist, I see a bright future for achieving a job offer from the Zaman about classified revelations to the Turkey and whoever comes to Media Group. WZMG, founded in press.” Though freedom of Turkey. We are quite similar to the 1986, is a prominent media agency in expression exists, some journalists ideological version of the United Turkey to this day. Balci worked for are being jailed for non-journalistic States.” ZMGs various daily publications over issues or for disclosing private Before departing, Balci was able to the years as a foreign correspondent information. offer some advice. Junior Natalie in Israel and London. He currently Balci’s explanations about his work Winer asked for his best piece of resides in Istanbul, Turkey working with ZMG and The Turkish Review advice for time management to which as editor-in-chief at The Turkish offered his audience a contrast from Balci said, “After college, don’t think Review, a two-year-old English traditional journalism. “Often, life will be easy, especially if you publication. Among other work, Balci journalist language is pejorative, want to be a journalist.” He told advises Aksiyon, another Turkish negative. The mentality of journalists students to be aware of the newspaper, as well as comments on before us is bad news is good news,” convergence that is sweeping media foreign policy issues for other he shared. He explained that ZMG culture where journalists will be publications. still publishes “bad news,” but do so required to do the job of multiple Susan Schaul, a freelance writer for on their own conditions. “Whenever positions—writing, editing, filming, CoolCleveland.com, asked Balci to we have bad news items, we must photographing, and uploading. While share a story from when he was a have analysis, asking why this bad he admitted that English is a young journalist rising. In response, think is happening,” Balci elaborated, journalistic language all journalists Balci told of a assignment to “because most readers are looking not should know, he advised young Palestine when he was a war for information but for Americans to learn many languages. correspondent. He commented that entertainment.” Thus, the ZMG “We are competing with citizen the experience was “very scary” publications accompany more journalism and mobile content,” he because as a Turkish Muslim depressing or upsetting news with reasoned, so young people should journalist he expected to be analysis and offer a potential solution. learn other languages, be aware of welcomed. To his surprise, he “was They do not put horrific pictures on convergence, and simply know about stoned several times by youngsters” the front pages because “we believe the world. because he looked western in socially responsible newspapers appearance. A lesson from his story should do that” in order to avoid when in other cultures: “If you know sensationalism. When asked if his other languages, I encourage you to paper receives criticism for being speak in English because you may considered sensitive, he said they learn valuable information as they “used to be criticized for being too speak amongst themselves. This was light” and for being a pro-government the first time I realized that my newspaper. He claims that they have Diversity acceptance in question by Joshua Brossmann John Carroll University has been increasingly open to [admissions process] was so inviting and accepting. It is all types of students regardless of their race, ethnicity, one of the reasons I came here.” religion or sexual orientation. According to the JCU This has been a major complaint about JCU. While the Diversity Steering Community, JCU is “fostering an administration may not make derogatory statements, inclusive, compassionate, and respectful environment.” some of the students do. Curtis Walker, a junior said that JCU students have used a variety of different tactics to one day when he was walking around a residence hall supplement the administration's efforts towards diversity with his friends he overheard offensive comments. “There putting up signs, having peaceful walks, and disrupting are a couple black guys behind us,” said a girl referring to highly televised prestigious basketball games in order to walker and his friends. When Walker confronted the girls, raise awareness. But one of the central complaints JCU they proceeded to make “derogatory comments.” students have had is that the administration does not get Other members of the audience told stories about seriously involved. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, that changed. how they had been affected by students at JCU using The Student Union, the Office of Academic Affairs and racial and homophobic slurs. Senior Rayfield Benton said the Office of Student Affairs hosted a diversity meeting in people need to “say something because the less that is the Jardine room. Rita Rochford, president of the Student said, the less can be done about it.” One of the problems Union moderated the event. “This is going to be the first in the past has been that these incidents are not reported. of many discussions,” said Rochford. Sometimes the students do not know what to do, or know Other prominent members of JCU were also present. if anything can even be done. This and lack of “The mission of John Carroll is to include all students,” transparency about the reporting process makes it difficult said Academic Vice President John Day. “When for students to report events. something doesn’t seem quite right…we want to become The meeting was questioned by some of the aware of it so we may be able to change it.” audience members because they did not know if it would Mark McCarthy, vice president of student affairs also produce change. But what has changed is that the spoke. He said that there have been “ongoing racist audience is no longer students meeting together. It is derogatory comments that escalated to a point of violence prominent student, faculty and administrative offices that earlier this semester.” are now working together to make a difference about But the meeting was more about the students voicing diversity acceptance on campus. their concerns to the faculty and administrators than the reverse. “The worst thing [about discrimination is] it’s not just African-American students. It is also homosexuals, Muslims, all of these groups that make up the John Carroll community,” said Pietro Shakarian, a senior. The audience seemed to agree with Shakarian about the widespread amount of discrimination. The best way to counter acts of discrimination is by raising awareness, hence why JCU was having this meeting. However, there was a sentiment of confusion regarding exactly how to counter discrimination. But, some students had ideas. “The classroom is a great environment to have that discussion,” said Jacqueline Wyman, a senior. But part of Wyman’s complaint was that even when these discussions take place, “they only last a few minutes.” Photo from jcu.edu JCU senior Michael Daniels said that there was a deceptive nature on campus. “The JCU enrollment

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Report issues to: Campus Safety Services: 216-397-1234 Photo by Tony Kollath Levy excited board of vice president of the teacher’s union, expressed concerns about The Review: Community education the bill’s harmful properties. “It by Robin Weaver destroys our ability to collaborate The not-so-fabulous food !!!Money was the main topic of together,” he asserted. He discussion at the Oct. 4 University continued to say that the bill is show Heights Cleveland Heights board unfair to everyone, and requested Duff Goldman, star of Ace of of education meeting. that the board look for information Cakes on the food network, The board, consisting of regarding its support and repeal. bombed on Friday night at the president Eric Coble, vice president After approving two field trips as fabulous food show. The crowd Ronald Register, and members requested by Heuer, the board barely covered half of the bleacher Karen Jones, Kal Zucker, and entertained a series of motions seats in the IX center auditorium. Nancy Peppler, along with regarding a district-wide renovation In order to entertain everyone, he superintendent Douglas G. Heuer, project. The project is already brought his co-stars from Ace of and chief financial officer Scott underway, and the motions up for Cakes onto the stage to reenact a Gainer, opened the meeting by consideration at this meeting “day in the life of a baker.” listening to community finalized contracts and The one hour show was filled representatives Dallas Schubert and recommended contractors to with horrible acting skills, odd Jim Posch expressing their pursue. Stephen Shergalis, director mood lighting and curse word slip concerns and support for the of business services, spoke in favor ups, prompting the parents in the current levy campaign. of the motions and answered any audience to leave the area. The $6.9 million dollar levy is outstanding questions the board Duff and his team attempted to the smallest in 20 years according had. After about half an hour of cheer up Mary, a depressed cake Citizens for Heights Schools. questions from the board members, decorator, by making cakes in the Without the levy, detrimental cuts all of the motions pertaining to the form of drums. They ended with a would have to be made within the renovation project were passed. quick song in which the cast district. Schubert and Posch both Before closing the meeting, Coble members danced and, are working towards raising congratulated Angee Shaker and unfortunately, sang along. community awareness about the the rest of the communications The only redeeming part of the levy. team on their updates to the show? When it ended. “We recognize the connection University Heights Cleveland by Rebecca Ferlotti between strength of schools and Heights school district website. The strength of the community,” website received a National School Schubert declared to the board. Public Relations Association Posch expanded on Schubert’s (NSPRA) award for the new claim, explaining that the campaign format. The award represents a for the levy has raised about 75% success in moving towards a more of the $70,000 they need to begin technologically integrated system. properly campaigning, which After finishing the president’s involves putting out 2,000 to 3,000 report the meeting was adjourned at signs and making phone calls to 8 pm. The next school board of voters. education will be Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Coble recognized the community’s unprecedented support of the levy. “It has been very publicly noted that we have the unanimous support of the Cleveland Heights city council,” he explained. Jones confirmed that the University Heights city council would be writing a letter of support for the Cake decorating companies display their skills. levy. The board also listened to Ari Klein’s concerns about SB5. Klein,

Photos by Rebecca Ferlotti Many people knew Tim Russert as the face of the NBC news show “Meet the Press,” an Emmy and life time achievement award winner and a best-selling author. Wednesday, Nov. 2 he was remembered as one of John Carroll University’s most influential graduates at the “Meet Your Major: Communications” event.

Current students and professors met in the Klein T.V. Studio of the O’Malley Center to discuss what it means to have a communications degree from JCU. Class of 2004 guest speaker Patrick Bittel quickly inspired students considering a major in communications. Currently working for Clear Channel Radio as an account executive, Bittel has worked with local celebrities such as Jen Toohey of Q104, another JCU grad.

Bittel gives much credit to JCU for his successful career. “I write scripts, [work with] online video productions, voice tracks… all things that I did here.” In fact, it was an internship completed during his senior year that led Bittel to his current career path. First semester Bittel interned with “Brian and Joe,” a radio show no longer on the air. It was there that he met Toohey. “I had a job offer one month before graduation. “ Bittel has been employed by Clear Channel Radio for eight years now. “They keep me there, so I must be doing something right!” students Following Bittel was Howie Regal, a current senior at John Carroll working on finalizing his communications major with a minor in political science. “I wanted to be a navy pilot, but my eyes were not good enough. Then I wanted to be a professional baseball player, but I wasn’t good enough. My mom told me to look into communications because I had been broadcasting sports in the family room since I was three years old.”

Regal decided to attend JCU because of their renowned programs. He encouraged students to use the small school to their advantage. “Going to a small school is great. We are the voice of JCU.”

Extracurricular involvement was brought up multiple times by Regal. He even claimed that getting involved “gives you more knowledge than courses.” The hands-on experience and learning cannot be beat.

So what does Regal plan to do after graduation? Audience member Matt Crow did not shy away from asking. “I want to be a graduate assistant for radio or communications. I will apply for jobs, but I want to try and finish what I started.”

Dr. Mary Beadle, the department chair, wrapped up the meeting with some recommendations on how to prepare for a communications degree. The University requires 39 credits for a communications major, or 21 for a minor. It also offers certificates in media writing and film studies. by Alexis Korzynski Alexis by Successful graduates inspireSuccessful graduates There are many clubs and productions all students at JCU, not just communications majors, are encouraged to participate in. These clubs range from theatre production to the Public Relations Student Society of America.

A unique opportunity has recently been granted to JCU students. In memory of the late Tim Russert, NBC offers a fellowship every year to a graduate. It lasts nine months, from Sept. to May, and focuses on working with “Meet the Press.” There is also a stipend offered to help with the cost of living. The first two men to participate in the fellowship were Andrew Rafferty and Joseph Toohey, who were both hired by NBC at the completion of their fellowships. Kristen Jantonio is the most recent recipient of the fellowship.

After the meeting refreshments and cookies welcomed the attendants to mingle. Current freshman Ashley Bastock shared how her resume is already forming quite nicely. She recently pitched the idea for a new show titled “Sports Roulette” on the University’s local channel. “We have already filmed one episode and are working on the second.” Bastock produced, stared in, and edited the show. “It sounds like a lot, but I had a lot of time [to work on it].” Bastock also expressed how much she enjoyed being at a small campus because it opens up a lot of opportunities to make your ideas come to life.

Bastock seems to be following in the parting words of Dr. Beadle. “Take a class or two, see what you like, jump in, and try it. From there you find your way.” JCU women’s soccer season continues by Mark Hester Tuesday night, the Blue streaks hosted Baldwin Wallace College in the Quarterfinal of the OAC tournament. The Blue Streaks wasted no time putting the ball in the net. Rachel Grdina fired a shot that beat the goalie within the first 30 seconds of the match. The Yellow Jackets didn't fold easily. Kari Trivisonno scored at the 53:20 mark of the game to tie the score. Lacrosse team celebrates double victory But at the 85:04 mark of the by Crystal Randolph match Kaylin Akerly scores Sunday Oct. 23 John Carroll’s men’s lacrosse team faced a grueling the go ahead goal. This goal double header against two division powerhouses. These matches gave them a gives her eight on the preview of the competition they will be facing in the Spring 2012 season. If season. you’re looking to see intense competition, look no further. Sunday’s back to back games were a true testament to all of the work this young John Carroll The Blue Streaks next team has put in during their off season. The day resulted in a double victory for opponent will be Ohio the Blue Streaks even with absence of their offensive scoring leader Ryan Cox. Northern University. The match will take place in In their first game the Blue Streaks walked away with a 7-5 victory against the University of Toledo. The Blue Streaks displayed impeccable Ada, OH at 2 p.m. teamwork throughout the game with beautiful passes resulting in goals from Riley, Brill, Seil, Janowicz, and Bennett. Another noteworthy performance came from Kevin Barker with multiple assists. Following the match against Toledo, Coach Schmoldt tweeted with great excitement and enthusiasm, “JCU vs. Toledo 7 to 5, now we take on sienna heights. Go streaks!”

Special thanks The young men of the John Carroll lacrosse team showed no mercy in the game against Sienna Heights, beginning just 15 minutes after their This newspaper was written by victory against Toledo. Sienna Heights appeared to be fierce competition, the dedicated students in Carrie scoring their first goal just moments after the starting whistle, coming down the Buchanan’s journalism class. field with another shot just seconds after that, which the Blue Streaks were able The editor in chief, Rebecca to block. The men of John Carroll pulled through in the end with a 6 to 4 Ferlotti, would like to thank victory. Seasoned player Chad Riley brought in five goals for the win with assists from Janowicz and Brill. Another JCU lacrosse veteran, Jaszka, the section editors Joshua contributed to the final score with a goal of his own. Brossman (news), Mark Hester (sports), and Alyssa If Sunday's matches can predict anything, it is optimism for the 2012 season. Giannirakis (arts) for all of The team displayed incredible teamwork with multiple goals and assists along their hard work as well as with great defensive work. The players displayed a great deal of discipline and Carrie Buchanan for making respect for the game with only two penalties for the entire day. The season may this digital newspaper a prove daunting for this young lacrosse team coming off of a losing 2011 season. possibility. The John Carroll lacrosse team has a lot to prove and they are off to a great start.