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CThursday, FebruaryARROLL 16, 2012 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 88, No. 14 Ignatius to get nicer home JCU continues
Alyssa Brown Construction and design plans include an amount of Asst. Campus Editor symbolism to JCU’s and St. Ignatius’ ties to religious efforts to tackle The John Carroll trademark statue of St. Ignatius of values. The plans consist of a staggered cross design Loyola, more commonly known as “St. Iggy,” will soon layout symbolizing the suffering of Christ for humanity, be surrounded by quite the array of scenery. a round table and stools for reflection and reading, three- Currently, the statue of St. Ignatius stands in front of St. dimensional letters at the foundation promenade depicting the Jesuits’ motto: “Ad majorem Dei gloriam” (“For the diversity Francis Chapel, right in the heart of campus. The statue, greater glory of God”) and a social area with a grouping given to JCU’s campus on the 35th reunion year of the class Ryllie Danylko of 1962, has been a landmark since it became one of the of four benches illustrating the four vows of St. Ignatius: Staff Writer most recognizable features of campus in 1997. poverty, chastity and obedience to Christ and the pope. Carol Dietz, associate vice president of facilities, ex- To pull together the new look of the plaza, the most- It’s no secret that diversity is an ongoing conversation at plained that the construction for a brick paver walkway has discussed update is the plan for a fountain. It is expected John Carroll. A Campus Climate Report, which was completed been in discussion amongst the Office of Alumni Relations to consist of a sculptural trough allowing water to flow in in February 2010, found that faculty, staff, and administrators and the facilities department for over a year. thin sheets. This will represent the wellspring of life. who identified as “people of color,” rated their perception of “The St. Ignatius Plaza was identified as a good location Shakarian, the project manager, has been in charge of discrimination at JCU with an average of 3 out of 4, in which in the fall. Berj Shakarian, one of the facilities project man- the update. case three corresponded to discrimination as, “a very serious agers, developed the initial concept and has been working problem.” with Advancement to complete the design.” Please see IGNATIUS, p. 3 Despite the Jesuit philosophy of justice and solidarity, there are still instances of bias and prejudice that occur on campus. In response, the Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, S.J., president of JCU, sent an email out to the JCU community on Feb. 3 introducing a campaign titled “Stop Bias: Be Informed, Be Involved, Be Empowered,” whose goal is to “help us work toward the goal of eliminating hostility directed at members of our community simply for who they are.” Niehoff has made increasing diversity a priority since his inauguration in 2005. In the email he said, “While we have increased the diversity of our student and staff populations, there is room for improvement. We need to make more progress in increasing the diversity of our faculty, for example.” Niehoff plans to make the initiative a permanent effort, even creating a chief diversity officer position in the near future. Please see DIVERSITY, p. 2
Photo from jcu.edu An artist rendering of proposed rennovations. Bedbug found, nipped in Hamlin Dan Cooney know,” Roeder said. that a mandatory inspection would take Managing Editor Director of Residence Life Lisa place that Wednesday, Feb. 8. Brown Brown wasn’t sure if finding only one said logistics caused the weeklong de- Sleeping tight and not letting the bug was just an isolated incident. lay from the time the bug was found to bedbugs bite took on a whole new “Given how widespread those bugs the time residents were notified. meaning in Hamlin Hall over the past are nationally and internationally right “We also needed to work with the couple of weeks. now, we thought it would be better to availability of Nips [the bed bug sniff- A member of the housekeeping staff err on the side of caution and check ing dog] in order to move forward. found a single bedbug in the public out the whole building, versus not do After the inspection was scheduled, bathroom in the basement of Hamlin anything and have a larger issue on our we wanted to make sure we provided on Feb. 1. After a search of the resi- hands,” she said. residents information when staff would dence hall was conducted on Feb. 8, After Roeder identified through an be available in case questions arose,” no other bedbugs were found. exterminator that the bug found was, Brown said via email. “As a result, Mike Roeder, John Carroll’s man- in fact, a bedbug, Brown said both we determined it was best to notify ager of facilities services, said once the Residence Life and facilities “needed residents when we did [and not over bedbug was found, a plan of action was to explore the best plan of action.” the weekend].” developed. He said finding the bedbug “We talked about what would be the Sophomore Deirdre Brown, who in a room near the laundry room fac- most cost-effective and efficient way lives in Hamlin, said that, ironically, tored into their decision to inspect the to do it, and it was determined to use one of her friends told her not to let the entire building. the exterminator and the bedbug dog,” bedbugs bite the night before she read “Maybe somebody brought [their Roeder said. the email from Residence Life. clothes] down and [the bedbug] came Residents of Hamlin were informed
in their laundry basket, so I didn’t via email and a hard letter dated Feb. 6 Please see BUG, p. 2 Photos from jcu.edu//bias
Inside this issue: Finance Index 12 Article Clarification: Campus 2 Diversions 14 “Twilight saga”: Editorial Corrections to “Core Arts & Life 4 17 Interview with Sports 6 Op/Ed 18 changes in the works,” Booboo Stewart, p. 5 World News 9 Classifieds 20 p. 2 2 Campus Feb. 16, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News
Clarifications on possible curriculum changes development, teaching excellence and a curriculum committee. Campus Furthermore, any changes that will take place will not affect students Brian Bayer currently enrolled at JCU. Students must complete the requirements Dan CooneyCampus Editor under the bulletin of the year in which they begin their undergraduate Last week, The CarrollManaging News Editor printed a story titled “Core changes degree. Compton-Engle emphasized that no matter what changes are Briefs in the works.” Many parts of this article were not accurate, and on made, current students’ core requirements are not in flux. behalf of The CN editorial board, I apologize for the inaccuracy and It is important for the campus community to know that right now, incompletion of the article. the faculty is seeking input on what are the desired outcomes of an F.A.C.E.S. presents The following addendums and revisions to last week’s article are undergraduate or graduate education at JCU. based on a meeting with Jeanne Colleran, the dean of the College Although each committee has discussed curriculum changes, no ‘Breaking Down the of Arts and Sciences, and Gwen Compton-Engle, the director of the final curriculum models have been decided on or presented to Day. And University core curriculum. according to Colleran, a report is a long way from being presented. Barriers’ In 2009, Provost and Academic Vice President John Day created Once these recommendations have been assembled into a report the Academic Planning Task Force, charged with three tasks: and presented, the entire faculty will vote on the changes. F.A.C.E.S. of John Carroll Uni- 1) To produce a document that articulates and confirms the aca- The questions the task force and committees are working to answer versity presents “Breaking Down the demic mission of John Carroll University. include queries like: Barriers” a free workshop on safety & 2) To create a set of academic learning outcomes that explains What are some foundational competencies that a JCU student service. “Breaking Down The Barriers” the academic values that students should have upon receipt of an should leave with? What are good modes of delivery of classes is a workshop that aims to empower undergraduate degree from JCU. (single-taught vs. team-taught)? How are the Jesuit ideals repre- individuals to take control of their per- 3) To begin the process of looking at processes. sented in courses? sonal safety in their daily activities, This multiphase endeavor is still in its mid-developmental phases, The committee is currently in the phase of their investigation with advice from one of America’s most and no specific changes have been decided on yet. Based on the initial where they are looking into answering these questions and others on recognized and respected experts in the report from the task force, given to Day, it was decided that working a broad scale for each academic department. However, according to industry, Pat Malone. groups should be convened to address the interrelated issues around Compton-Engle, they are far from a point where they can decide on “Breaking Down the Barriers” will academic excellence, remaining within the scope of the University specific allocation of credits or designation of new courses. be held in Dolan Center for Science mission statement. The claim last week that certain philosophy courses might be and Technology’s Donahue Auditorium, In the article printed last week, we failed to mention that the cur- interchangeable with religion courses was incorrect. This suggestion Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. riculum committee was only one of several committees established was brought up by a student at a Student Union meeting. It was not For more information, email Jeanniece by the Academic Planning Task Force, which is in its third year with made by the committee, and the curriculum committee has never Jackson at [email protected] or visit: no concrete end in the near future. discussed this. Also, changes to the first-year seminar courses are http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ The committees that are part of the task force include committees not a prominent focus of the committee, as the article last week FACES/155133847859571?sk=wall. on advising, faculty workload, interdisciplinary and new program suggested.
From BUG, p. 1 “[Any] exterminator will Poetry reading with tell you that he can’t believe From DIVERSITY, p. 1 that target people on the basis of “I felt a little bit freaked our good fortune because we their identity and make them feel Simon Armitage out,” she said. have a very transient popula- unwelcome.” According to Brown, Nips tion,” he said. “Our kids [go] Lauren Bowen, the chair of the “I think it’s a very good idea,” Simon Armitage, one of the most worked in tandem with its other places [and] people come Diversity Steering Committee as said Candy West, who has worked high-profile poets in England, will give handler and The General Pest here.” well as an associate academic vice at Einstein Bros. Bagels on cam- a reading of selected works on Monday, Control Co., along with Roed- Bedbugs have been a prob- president, said that she witnesses pus for 10 years. She approves of Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Rodman Hall. er and Housing Operations lem recently on numerous acts of bias in her classroom. Niehoff’s vision for a more diverse He is the recipient of nearly all the top Assistant Don Fatica. Nips college campuses. According “The ones I tend to be aware of campus. She said that while she awards for poetry in the United King- found no more bedbugs in to a recent story in the Omaha or observe are almost always loves working at Einstein’s and dom, including the Sunday Times Young Hamlin. World-Herald, over the past unintentional. People say insensi- interacting with the students, she Author of the Year, a Gregory Award, “There was one area where five years, the University of tive things and I hear later that a thinks “the school should have and a Forward Prize. Armitage is the the dog indicated something, Nebraska-Lincoln, Iowa State student felt stereotyped or misun- more diversity.” author of 12 books of poetry, including but the handler and the exter- University, Stanford Univer- derstood because of their sex or Students seem to be in favor “The Book of Matches,” “The Universal minator checked thoroughly sity, Penn State University, religion or sexual orientation.” of the initiative as well. Junior Home Doctor” and “Zoom!” and there were no further areas The Ohio State University and A large part of the initiative Karen Stetner thinks the lack of For more information, contact George of concern,” Brown said. “I Yale University are some of is giving those on campus who diversity is most apparent in the Bilgere at [email protected]. don’t know what set the dog the many schools that have witness or experience bias the student body. off.” had issues. resources to report it. This will “I’ve had teachers of different Roeder said that it would According to the Cuyahoga be possible with a bias reporting race and religion,” she said. Stetner not have made sense to search County Bedbug Task Force, form that can be found at go.jcu. also believes that the initiative is JCU bio grad student other buildings for bedbugs. adult bedbugs usually measure edu/stopbias. “important for everything that JCU “That one [bug] could have one-quarter inch long and have According to Niehoff’s email, stands for. It’s important that they given national grant come from anywhere, and why a reddish-brown color. “A response team will receive project that to the outside world would I stop at the dorms? “They don’t fly,” said Roed- every report and will investigate and also the students.” Why wouldn’t I go to every er, who has taken classes to and respond to reports in a timely Sophomore Kirsten Hagerty Sean Harrington, a biology gradu- building on campus?” he said. inform himself about bedbugs. and appropriate manner.” agrees. “Diversity is a very im- ate student at JCU, has been awarded “At what point do you say, “They get places by latching Bowen said, “The ultimate portant aspect of a college campus the 2011–12 Charles Stearns Memorial ‘For one?’ Why don’t we just on.” goal is to eradicate acts of bias, and I’m glad our faculty is trying to Grant-In-Aid for Herpetological Re- educate?” The fast-crawling critters and by those we mean intentional create more of it at John Carroll,” search from the California Academy of Roeder said that more infor- can hide in mattresses, box as well as unintentional actions she said. Sciences in San Francisco. mation about bedbugs would springs, headboards, back- Harrington plans to study skeletal probably be out next fall to in- packs, suitcases, gym bags and data from salamander specimens, part form students about the pests. futons, among other places. “The ultimate goal is to eradicate of the academy’s world-class collection He also said this was not the They have not been found to of reptiles and amphibians. The research first time JCU has encountered transmit diseases, according acts of bias that target people on the will expand the number of species he a bedbug situation. Last sum- to Roeder. However, they can can analyze for his thesis exploring the mer, the facilities department cause welts from excessive basis of their identity and make them skeletal development and evolution of dealt with a minor situation scratching of their bites. feel unwelcome.” amphibians. that was confined to one room. Roeder and Brown urge Harrington is the third biology gradu- The problem was taken care of, students to educate themselves ate student from JCU to receive the Roeder said. about bedbugs. More informa- – Lauren Bowen Charles Stearns Memorial Grant-In-Aid The fact that bedbugs tion about them can be found since 2003. aren’t an issue here at JCU is on the Cuyahoga County Bed- Associate Academic Vice President for quite impressive, according to bug Task Force website at Academic Programs and Faculty Diversity Roeder. http://cuyahogabedbugs.org/. Campus Safety Log
February 6, 2012 February 9, 2012 Breaking and entering in the Administration Building Theft reported at 1:12 p.m. in the Belvoir Lot. reported at 3:27 p.m. The investigation is pending.
February 9, 2012 Drug paraphernalia found in Campion Hall at 4:05 p.m.
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 Feb. 16, 2012 St. Ignatius Plaza looks forward to a new landscape From IGNATIUS, p. 1 sidewalks that form the triangular shape of dependent on fundraising. Hopefully, con- seem like a gathering place, but I think that the design, and the area will be rebuilt to struction will take place in the spring and it has the ability to tie together John Carroll “He has been working with a fountain incorporate the pavers. summer of 2013,” Dietz said. students, past, present and future.” consultant. The project has not been bid yet, These bricks are now on sale, and all “Money raised beyond the cost of the Junior Marisa Rodriguez agreed. “I’m so we don’t know who the contractor(s) will of the proceeds will go to the funding of project will benefit programs in Campus really excited to see the finished product be,” Dietz explained. the project. Ministry.” and to hope the future students of JCU will As of right now, the kickoff of the proj- The 4x8 inch bricks will cost $125 and Students seem very excited for the appreciate Ignatius and his values that he ect will depend on donations from staff, stu- come in one of three different colors. project to begin. brings to our school,” she said. dents, faculty, alumni and friends provided The 16x16 inch pavers will cost $1,886 Senior Lauren Halladay said, “I think More information about the project and by the purchasing of nameplate bricks. each. the new St. Ignatius Plaza is going to add purchasing a brick can be found at http:// Purchased bricks will make up the three “The construction timetable is highly a great deal to campus. Not only does it sites.jcu.edu/plaza/pages.
Depiction and information from www.jcu.edu/plaza A rendering of the components of the new plaza: A) The staggered cross design symbolizes the suffering of Christ for humanity. B) The plan includes a social area with a grouping of four benches illustrating the four vows of St. Ignatius: poverty, chastity, obedience to Christ, and obedience to the pope. C) The round table and stools provide for reflection and reading. D) The three-dimensional letters at the foundation promenade depict the Jesuits’ motto: Ad majorem Dei gloriam (AMDG), “For the greater glory of God.” E) To create an image of paradise with the introduction of water. The fountain, a sculptural trough, allows
Photo by Brian Bayer for water flowing in thin sheets, representing the wellspring of life. Current view of St. Ignatius Plaza from St. Francis Chapel. Councilman, alumnus Joe Cimperman returns to JCU Brian Bayer Cimperman is currently the chairman of According to Cimperman, because of diet ing education. Campus Editor the Health and Human Services Committee and smoking problems, people in Hough have He urged, “Please stay engaged in your for the city of Cleveland and works with other a shorter life expectancy by 24 years. community.” In 1991, before many current JCU students developmental programs for the economy and However, the outlook isn’t completely Freshman Nicole Shellenbarger said, “I were even born, Joe Cimperman was already a public works. bleak. The key, he said, is giving the impov- took a lot away from it. I found it impactful major voice in local politics. He stood in a black “The city of Cleveland is facing some pretty erished people of the city a chance to regain because he graduated from John Carroll and is suit before the JCU student body, having just serious issues right now,” said Cimperman. their confidence. doing great things with his education.” been elected Student Union president. Twenty Cleveland has ranked in the top five poor- Local farmers markets have been a huge as- Students interested in working with Cimper- years later, Cimperman once again stood be- est cities in the nation for several years now. set to the economic enrichment that Cimperman man towards a healthier and more enriched city fore the student body, this time as a long-time This is a problem that must be addressed, said said will be the redemption of Cleveland. can contact him at [email protected] member of Cleveland City Council. Cimperman. Currently, Cleveland has more farmers or visit healthycleveland.com. Last Wednesday, Feb. 8, Cimperman came He defined three specific types of poverty markets than it ever has before. However, these to JCU to discuss the issues that are currently that the city is experiencing, and they are all initiatives only go so far. affecting Cleveland’s urban and suburban interrelated: economic, spiritual and civic “This is why we need more Jesuit-educated communities. poverty. people in politics,” he said. “We have to lead His visit was part of an Arrupe project for As he explained, when an area suffers by example … People respond to being loved, seniors Deni Klein, Michelle Spangler, and Jeff economically, then their spiritual poverty also to being treated like human beings.” and John Hatgas. goes down. He described this as the “sin of Because of the Ignatian values, Cimperman In their sophomore and junior years, they despair,” meaning that those people who are feels that JCU students are the best-equipped put together mini-immersion experiences to the in serious financial trouble also tend to lose people to promote change in this impoverished city of Cleveland to work with the homeless. hope of recovery. social and economic climate. During these, they met Cimperman. This leads to civic poverty – people’s lack Ultimately, the biggest elements of change “He’s so charismatic that [we thought] he of enthusiasm in their community. “[This is] are race, class and educational status, according would be perfect to speak,” said Spangler. the most devastating cancer Cleveland has ever to Cimperman. His main focus was poverty and homeless- experienced,” he said. He encouraged JCU students to take action ness, which is impacting an increasing number The problem doesn’t stop at the East Cleve- and work to create change in their community, of people locally and nationally. land border, he said – poverty is spreading. The emphasizing the importance of building urban “He did a wonderful job of encompassing proof is evident when comparing the neighbor- farmers markets, changing diets, getting citi- ing communities of Lyndhurst and Hough. zens healthier, stopping smoking and improv- that [poverty and homelessness] in his speech,” Photo from historyguy.com said Spangler. Councilman Cimperman. Campus Calendar : Feb. 16 – Feb. 22 Ash 16 Thursday 17 Friday 18 Saturday 19 Sunday 20 Monday 21 Tuesday 22 Wednesday SUPB hosts SUPB On Campus Women’s Mass in St. Mass in St. Backpacks Ashes will be “Kindergarten Movie Night from basketball game Francis Chapel at Francis Chapel at 2 Briefcases distributed at 12 Night” from 9-11 9-11:30 p.m. in the vs. Marietta 6 and 10 p.m. 12:05 p.m. networking event, a.m., 12:05 p.m., p.m. in the LSC Jardine Room. College, 3 p.m. register at www.jcu. 5:05 p.m. and 10 atrium. DeCarlo Varsity edu/backpacks. p.m. in St. Francis Center. Chapel. 4 Arts & Life Feb. 16, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News
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Calendar Not very memorable Check out what’s happening in Cleveland and campus this week! New romantic movie ‘The Vow’ comes up short
got after her accident – after she starts to MOVIE REVIEW eat a piece of bacon. “The Vow” McAdams plays this 2.17 humor flawlessly as Rock n’ Reggae she picks the bacon Festival back up when Leo walks out the door. It’s Beachland Ballroom little scenes like these and Tavern that the actors execute so well that make the 8 p.m. movie work. Kara Simon A movie catego- $10 The Carroll News rized as a romantic “The Vow” seems like a perfect date mov- drama goes heavy on ie. Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, the drama while sprin- Photo from USA Today who play the lead roles, are fun together and kling a few romantic Tatum and McAdams are charming as usual. are really what hold the movie up. moments in for good McAdams and Tatum play a couple, Paige measure. For a movie whose title is “The It really does show how in love someone 2.18 and Leo, who are madly in love. But after a car Vow,” I’m not sure this was the way to go. can be when they fall in love twice. The Tropic Ice Party accident, Paige ends up in a coma and wakes In the end, the movie ends up being more problem is that feeling isn’t shown through- Cleveland up with no memory of the last few years of her about family relationships rather than the out the entire movie, which is probably what life – all the years she spent with Leo. specific love between two people. the director was going for but never really Professional 20/30 Leo has to not only get Paige to remember, If you’re looking for a cute and cuddly achieved. Club but also to fall in love with him all over again. romantic film for Valentine’s Day, you’re bet- “The Vow” is based on a beautiful real Great setup, right? ter off watching one of the classic Hollywood life story, has two great leading actors with 9 p.m. Director Michael Sucsy chooses to lump love stories. “The Vow” seems like it should fun chemistry, and some really adorable mo- $14 all of the problems in the beginning of the fit that description, but it’s more of a movie to ments. It just doesn’t do enough to set itself movie. An hour and a half in, I knew every- catch on TV or rent with some friends. apart from other films of the same genre to thing that needed to be resolved, but the cutesy Don’t be so quick to shell out your $12 for make itself a memorable classic in any way. romantic moments in the previews – the mo- a ticket, plus $7 for candy, plus $12 more for It’s just standard fare. Nothing can save it, not ments everyone was excited for, had only just your beautiful date. even the two leads. begun and didn’t last long. The most romantic part of “The Vow” If you are too much of a sucker for ro- 2.19 Luckily for the audience, the acting is came at the end when the screen went black. mantic movies that you simply must go, see The Peking Acrobats genuinely captivating and charming. McAd- Not to imply that the best part of the movie it with low expectations so you can at least ams and Tatum have an energetic chemistry was the fact that it was ending, but at the end justify your $20 with a feeling of fulfillment. PlayhouseSquare that made the characters believable and people of the movie, text appears explaining what It won’t change your life, but it’ll make that 3 p.m. I’d want to know. happened to the real-life couple that the film hour and a half a little more enjoyable. Plus, Paige’s character is so funny throughout is inspired by. Channing Tatum is a hottie. $10 the movie. Rachel McAdams is really the Apparently, the woman never regained her “The Vow” promised to be the go-to ro- perfect actress to play the part. There is a memory of her husband, but he managed to mantic film this Valentine’s Day. That’s just delightful scene where Leo informs her that make her fall for him again and they’re now a promise that it couldn’t keep. Stick with the she’s a vegetarian – something else she for- happily married with two kids. flowers and chocolate.
2.20 Rockin’ in a winter wonderland Rusko JCU alum-led recording studio, Bad Racket, sponsors local music festival House of Blues 9 p.m. Ben DeVictor growing steadily every year. “We had about “I’m really excited about the geographic Arts & Life Editor four times the bands in 2011 as in 2010, and diversity,” said Fox. “You can’t see these $28 we’re keeping up that trend in 2012. Brite bands playing around Cleveland very often, When one pictures a music festival, the im- Winter is going to be very big this year,” and definitely not for free.” age that probably comes to mind is an outdoor said Fox. The venues are also part of the fun, with stage on a hot summer day. Cleveland’s local Very big, indeed. A total of 40 groups the list including Great Lakes Brewing recording studio, Bad Racket, sees things a bit will be playing the festival this year, many Company, Bon Bon Bake Shop and Market differently. It’s looking to help put on a music of them clients of Bad Racket, and coming Ave. Wine Bar. You can also purchase special festival right here in Cleveland this weekend, from all over. tickets that get you travel mugs or pint glasses, in the middle of frigid February. A lot of the bands are from northeastern and drinks at the venues. 2.21 Bad Racket, which is partially comprised Ohio, but there are also a sprawling collection How is Bad Racket able to make this Mardi Gras at Zocalo of JCU alumni Thomas Fox and Adam Wag- of bands from all over the country, such as festival free? “We’re not making it free, the Zocalo Mexican Grill ner, is sponsoring the Brite Winter music Wild Rompit from Philadelphia, Black Taxi community is,” said Fox. “There are literally festival this Saturday at eight venues around from Brooklyn, Bad Veins from Cincinnati, hundreds of people pitching a little bit into a E. 4th St. Ohio City, completely free of charge. Black Shades from Kentucky and Jack & the stone soup, including sponsors, business own- 6 p.m. The festival operates as its own non-profit Bear from Michigan. ers, community leaders, artists and musicians. entity under the Ohio City Inc. The steering committee wanted to No Cover Charge Community Development make something fully accessible, Corporation, but Bad Racket something that proved that winter plans on helping make the fes- here can be awesome if we choose tival as terrific as possible. to make it so.” “[Brite Winter] began three “Since Brite Winter is free, years ago,” said Fox. “A bunch we can openly invite the entire of people got together in the region to come out and play, re- 2.22 middle of February and had a gardless of any predisposition to Peter Frampton goofy party in the park with a do otherwise.” whole bunch of bands playing It sounds like if you’re a fan of Akron Civic Theater in the snow. It was a terrible good music and good spirits, Brite 7:30 p.m. idea. Cleveland in the winter Winter Music Festival is calling time could be freezing cold your name. You might want to $62 and you never know when we bring a jacket, though. could get two tons of snow For more information on the dropped on our back porch. festival, visit britewintercleve-
Naturally I was on board.” Photo from cleveland.com land.com And the festival has been Great Lakes Brewing Company headlines a great list of venues. Arts & Life 5 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 16, 2012
The ‘Twilight’The star sits talenteddown with The Carroll NewsBooboo and talks about acting, Stewart his name and werewolves. Booboo Stewart is not only an actor, but he is also a writer, a model, a dancer, a stuntman and a musician. He also plays Seth Clearwater in the massively successful “Twilight” film series. Booboo traveled to Cleveland last week to promote the DVD and Blu-ray release of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I.” – Interview by Sharonica Smedley
The Carroll News: How did CN: So I caught wind that you CN: What was the hardest you get the name Booboo? joined the “House of the Damned thing about transforming from a Booboo Stewart: It’s re- 3D” cast. Can you tell me what teenager to a teen wolf? ally just a nickname from my your role is going to be? BS: The hardest part was parents. BS: Well, we’re still in nego- doing the voice-overs and mak- tiations so I can’t say much about ing the growling noise. It was CN: What was it like working it now. But I’m really excited to more embarrassing than hard, with Rob and Kristin? be a part of it. actually. BS: It was incredible! They’re very nice people. I wasn’t sure what they would be like at first CN: You are a quadruple CN: As far as your future, but finally getting to meet them threat. Do you have any other what would be your dream role? was really nice. special talents? BS: I would love to play Alad- BS: I can fold a shirt really din in “Arabian Nights.” CN: Is it safe to say that your fast! career blew up after “Eclipse”? BS: It’s definitely getting closer and it’s going really good CN: Out of everything that right now. It helps with music and you do what is your favorite? CN: So can you tell me what’s roles for other movies. BS: Acting, for sure. in store for Seth in “Breaking Dawn Part II”? BS: I wish I could say! But CN: In “Breaking Dawn,” there is definitely going to be a Seth transforms into a wolf. What lot of new characters and action would you transform into? to look forward to. BS: A monkey. They’re pretty cool.
Photo from fanpop.com CN: Other than the movies, The “other” Stewart from “Twilight: Breaking Dawn.” CN: Was it fun playing a do you have any other upcoming werewolf? projects? BS: It was great. I wish I had BS: Well, I started in music The DVD and Blu-ray of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn more input on what it looked like so my sister and I still do our Part I” starring Booboo Stewart as Seth Clearwater is avail- but they did such an incredible music. We will be going on tour able in stores now, and look forward to seeing more of Booboo job making it look so realistic. in March. You should look it up, in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II.” it’s called Digitour. ‘Tramp’ trumps and leaves you wanting more Sharon Van Etten’s new LP displays the promise of a young new artist cess is, at times, it departs from the here, but it is by no means a mas- standard singer-songwriter ballads, terpiece. What’s exciting about ALBUM REVIEW the “refrain to chorus to refrain to “Tramp,” though, is she shows “Tramp” chorus” formula for songs. What amazing signs of promise. Van Etten succeeds at doing is dis- Her lyrics and threaded story regarding this standard for parts of are repetitive at times about leaving the album. bad relationships in the dust, yet at The ambient strings that call the same time she uses poetry that to mind fellow folk artist Andrew isn’t too abstract but isn’t entirely Bird or even Bon Iver are present jaded. on many of her songs, most notably With songs like “Love More” Michael Reiser “Joke or a Lie.” and “All I Can,” Van Etten’s poten- World News Editor Van Etten does not fully escape tial is not in question. “Tramp” gives In a day and age where the path these conventions of the singer- us hope for what else is to come of women singer-songwriters is Photo from thekey.xpn.org songwriter, though. The album is from this emerging artist. Van Etten refuses to become irrelevant. being blazed by the likes of Ingrid a little long at 12 Michaelson and Regina Spektor, it’s of ambient guitars and pedal steel, oped album than “Epic.” tracks and 46:23 easy to forget the artists that have Van Etten caught the attention of Dessner coincidentally has also in length, and been influenced by their predeces- many as a new fresh sound and worked with Bon Iver, most notably seems drawn out sors of the quickly staling genre. found success. on the song “Big Red Machine.” at times. Sharon Van Etten does not fall Many first heard of Van Etten Under Dessner’s guidance, In the falling into the pit of irrelevancy like so through a release by Justin Vernon, “Tramp’s” tracks have a more natu- down from “All I many before her, but rather has of Alternative Album of the Year ral flow this time around, climaxing Can” to the end, branched off from the Michaelsons Grammy winners Bon Iver. The in the middle with the emotional the album drags on and Spektors and stumbled upon band did a cover of her song “Love building of “All I Can.” The album until the final two true originality, something that More,” which was quite popular. builds to this point, and then slowly songs. The simple the music industry seems to have Van Etten had some major help comes down to the final track, “Joke harmonies used in lacked of late. in putting together “Tramp.” Re- or a Lie.” Despite Dessner’s guid- “I’m Wrong” bring Van Etten broke onto the music corded in critically acclaimed Cin- ance, Van Etten does not stray far the listener back to scene with her acclaimed second cinnati group The National’s Aaron from her own original sound and attention. release, “Epic,” in 2010. Embracing Dessner’s garage recording studio, charm. Van Etten ac- Photo from brooklynvegan.com the modern folk sound with touches “Tramp” is a more maturely devel- What makes this album a suc- complishes much Van Etten with producer Aaron Dessner (right) Pick-Up Line “If you were a president, you’d be Babebraham Lincoln. ” of the week Have a pick-up line you’d like to share with us? E-mail it to [email protected]. 6 Sports Feb. 16, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Mentz’s Minute Men’s basketball pulls off comeback victory over Wilmington Despite trailing by 14 in the second half, JCU wins 84-82 in overtime eight seconds to go. Tough defense Spencer German and a lack of urgency led to Wilm- Staff Writer ington not taking a final shot as the Zach Mentz Four quarters of basketball Blue and Gold sealed the deal. Sports Editor wasn’t enough on Saturday, Feb. Hester finished the game with Linsanity: Is Jeremy 11, as the Blue Streaks (16-6, 11-5 a team-leading 16 points, but none OAC) battled Wilmington (12-10, were as big as his last two that gave 10-6), hoping to stay in the hunt for his team the win. Lin the real deal? the OAC Tournament’s coveted No. “I just wanted to go to the hole, Linsanity. Linsane in the mem- 1 seed. Coming off of two straight instead of settling for a jump shot. brane. Happy VaLINtines Day. Just losses for the first time in 14 months, Luckily, I hit off the glass at the right Lin Baby. John Carroll knew Saturday’s game spot and it went in,” said Hester. By now, you’ve heard all of the was a must-win. Patrick Sweeney finished right puns and nicknames that have been As the game commenced, both behind Hester with 15 points, four made in the past week for New teams came out ready to play as rebounds and four steals, but his York Knicks point guard Jeremy the score bounced back and forth Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. timely defense produced perhaps the two biggest plays of the game. Lin. Perhaps even more disturbing evenly, until 10:50 in the first half Senior Patrick Sweeney (50) looks to pass to junior Kyle Hubbard “It felt really good [to get those than Lin’s long list of nicknames when the Blue Streaks went up by (23) as the Blue Streaks defeated Wilmington, 84-82 in OT. is the fact that SportsCenter and six points, 21-15. Still up six, 31- steals]. Coach Moran preaches ESPN actually dedicate time to 25, and with 3:46 remaining on the with 10:50 to go in the game. With Tied at 75, it was Hartnett who had we’re going to win by getting stops, ranking these nicknames. clock before halftime, the Quakers hopes of a No. 1 seed hanging in the the open look from three-point ter- and bottom line, we prepared well,” At this point, the only question started a run in their favor. balance, the Blue Streaks kicked it ritory to win the game at the buzzer, said Sweeney. “We knew their on every NBA fan’s mind when Wilmington junior Brandon into high gear. but couldn’t knock it down as this formations, I anticipated it and it comes to Lin is simple: Is he Candella finished the 12-4 run by Two pressure-packed Mark dogfight was going to overtime. picked it off and gave us two easy for real? Wilmington with a 3-pointer that Hester free throws started a run in Overtime was reminiscent of layups.” Considering the fact that Lin is gave his team a 37-35 lead at the favor of the Blue Streaks. Back- the first two halves of play as both Senior experience will be much an Asian-American, went to col- break. to-back steals by senior Patrick teams battled back and forth and needed as the Blue Streaks finish lege at Harvard, was an undrafted The Quakers picked up where Sweeney had the bench and fans with under a minute to go, they were the regular season on the road on rookie and was cut by both the they left off in the first half of play, back in the game as the Quaker lead still dead-locked, 82-82. Saturday, Feb. 18 against a Mari- Warriors and Rockets, what he quickly opening up a 10-4 run out was cut to just eight, 63-55. With John Carroll in posses- etta team that is tied for second in has done as of late is nothing short of the intermission that put them With just 51 seconds to go, two sion of the ball, it was Hester who the OAC currently with JCU. Both of impressive. At the beginning up eight, 47-39. Another big run free throws by senior Michael Hart- stepped up by driving the lane and teams will be jockeying for seeding of this month, a very small per- by Wilmington left JCU down 14 nett gave the Blue Streaks their first banking a layup off the glass, giving in the OAC Tournament that begins centage of NBA fans would even lead since late in the first half, 74-73. the Blue Streaks the 84-82 lead with on Monday, Feb. 20. recognize the name “Jeremy Lin” on a roster. Women’s basketball stumbles in consecutive games Is Jeremy Lin a talented bas- would prove to be the detrimental Saturday, but barely fell short of tak- mitting 29 turnovers, Wilmington ketball player? Absolutely. Is he Gabriella Kreuz difference for JCU as the Blue ing home the win as the final score still managed 12 steals, taking full taking the world, especially the Staff Writer Streaks trailed 45-24 at halftime. was 61-58 in favor of the Quakers. advantage of those possessions to Internet, by storm lately? Without a John Carroll’s women’s basket- While the Blue Streaks came In the first half, it was evident the put transition points on the board. doubt. Can he keep this impressive ball team could not stop the winning out strong in the second half going Blue and Gold had their minds in the John Carroll had 20 turnovers style of play up for the remainder streak of the third place team in on a 10-2 run early, their compiled right place and they were ready to and 14 steals on the day, but couldn’t of the season? Eh, that’s where I the Ohio Athletic Conference, the deficit was still too much. Sopho- compete. JCU made four 3-point- quite close the scoring gap as they start to have my doubts. Baldwin-Wallace Yellow Jackets, more Missy Spahar put up a good ers in a matter of four minutes, two failed to utilize their extra opportu- In his last five games, his first on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Having won fight, registering 12 points to lead of them coming from sophomore nities. Spahar had a notable perfor- five starts in the NBA, Lin is five straight games coming into the the Blue Streaks in scoring. But point guard Allie Lustig. The Blue mance, just shy of a triple-double, averaging 26.8 points per game, contest against JCU, the Yellow Baldwin-Wallace’s offensive leader, Streaks were driving and dishing out as she put up 14 points, crashed the 8.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds per Jackets had ferocious momentum sophomore Jessica Lairson, scored a to the three-ball line in response to boards for a total of 10 rebounds and game while leading the Knicks to right from the start as they won at career-high 26 points to secure the Wilmington’s strong defense and hustled for eight steals. In the end, it a win in each of those five games the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center by Yellow Jackets’ victory. even ended the half shooting 56 wasn’t enough as the Quakers came as well. Those are superstar num- a final score of 78-58. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Blue percent from behind the arc on 5 of away with the win. bers, without a doubt, but I’m not Looking to find a rhythm, Blue Streaks traveled to Wilmington, 9 shooting. Despite the hot shooting With only one remaining game optimistic that Lin can sustain this Streaks sophomore Heidi Mervar Ohio to take on the Wilmington from downtown, the Blue Streaks on their schedule, the Blue Streaks jaw-dropping play for too much contributed with seven points in Quakers in another OAC matchup. trailed Wilmington by five points (7-15, 4-12 OAC) will now focus longer. the first half of action. However, Playing on the road is a challenge at halftime, 31-26. their attention to Saturday’s regular During that five-game stretch, the Blue and Gold struggled as they in itself for teams competing in the The second half was a give-and- season finale at the Tony DeCarlo Lin is shooting 63 percent on shot only 35 percent from the field difficult and talented OAC. The take series between the Blue Streaks Varsity Center for Senior Day as jumpshots from 16-23 feet and 55 while their opponents from B-W Blue Streaks arose valiantly to this and Quakers, which ended with the JCU plays host to the Marietta Pio- percent on jumpshots from 10-15 shot 57 percent. This imbalance challenge against Wilmington on Quakers taking over. Despite com- neers at 3 p.m. feet. Those numbers are absolutely incredible for any player in this league, especially a second-year, undrafted kid from Harvard. Blue Streaks hockey defeats SRU, Duquesne To put those numbers in per- spective, Kobe Bryant’s career JCU finishes regular season with the most wins in program history high in a season on jumpshots in took the pass from senior Dan Gei- 12 as they defeated the Duquesne back of the net once. JCU won the the 16-23 foot range is 44 percent. Sean Nowak ger and took it all the way to the net Dukes 4-1. More importantly the game 4-1. Staff Writer Right now, Lin is shooting almost for the goal. Geiger had two assists Blue Streaks punched a ticket to the Abrahams added an assist on 20 percent better than that mark. I on the night, but more importantly, CHMA playoffs for the first time in the night which made him JCU wouldn’t expect that to continue The John Carroll University Blue he reached the 100 career points team history. hockey’s leading career scorer with for the remainder of the season. Lin Streaks club hockey team continued mark as a Blue Streak. Not only did JCU make the 158 points, surpassing the former also is getting more shot opportuni- its winning streak after consecu- Slippery Rock kept it close the playoffs, but they also are the record of 157 held by former Blue ties as of late with both Carmelo tive wins over Slippery Rock and entire game but the Blue Streaks No. 2 seed which means they get Streak Nick Morici. Anthony and Amare Stoudemire Duquesne this past weekend. After would not accept defeat. JCU ended a first-round bye. This gives JCU The Blue Streaks finished the currently injured for the Knicks. sweeping Pitt and R.I.T. last week- up winning the game 5-4. more time to rest and practice and regular season with an overall Therefore, it seems almost inevi- end, the Blue Streaks were eager to Sophomore Lou Morici contin- to scout their opponent, which can record of 22-12, marking the most table that Lin’s opportunities will keep the winning streak alive. ued his strong play and added a goal be very crucial. wins in a single season in JCU decrease once Anthony and Stou- The first game of the weekend and assist each. Senior Geoff Abra- On Sunday, the younger players hockey history. demire return to the lineup. Taking was on Friday, Feb. 10, as the Blue hams also had two assists to add to for JCU really stepped up in crucial “This really has been a remark- all of that into consideration, it Streaks hosted visiting Slippery the score sheet. Potter finished the times. Freshman Tyler Rhodes and able year for JCU hockey,” said seems very unlikely that Lin can Rock University in a home game at day with two goals and an assist to sophomores Potter, Sean McHugh, Wilk. “We’re relatively healthy and continue to put up these types of Gilmour Academy. add on to the tally. and Morici all had a goal each on we have everyone contributing. We statistics all year long. The Blue Streaks started the “We played solid in all three the day. JCU started fast and didn’t look to continue our success in the Then again, it seemed unlikely game out fast right away and looked areas of the ice this weekend: of- slow down at all. Sophomore goalie playoffs,” said Wilk. that he would be doing what he is much more aggressive early on. fensively, defensively and special Justin Camuto was solid between The Blue Streaks will play Akron right now in the first place. JCU sophomore Dan Potter got teams,” said coach Chris Wilk. the pipes all night long against at home on Friday and Saturday Follow @ZachMentz on Twitter or the Blue Streaks going early with his The Blue Streaks kept their win- the Dukes, who spent much of the before the CHMA playoffs begin email him at [email protected] first of two goals on the night. Potter ning streak alive on Sunday, Feb. game on defense and only found the on Feb. 24. Sports 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 16, 2012 Getting to know New York Yankees beat writer Erik Boland JCU alum and former Carroll News sports writer says, ‘I love what I do’ Zach Mentz got Brett Favre. I remember when that story or Yankee Stadium; it’s Sports Editor broke, I was sitting at my parents’ kitchen the same type of thing. John Carroll University has more than table at about quarter to midnight and I got a There’s a little bit of a jolt plenty of successful alumni, but perhaps one call that Jay Glazer broke that story. I went when you walk into [those of the more compelling and notable success to bed at about 4 a.m. after that because there places]. The one that crys- stories is that of Erik Boland. Boland, a mem- were phone calls to confirm it and the Jets held tallized it and I looked ber of the John Carroll University graduating a conference call at 1:30 a.m. It was a crazy around and thought, “Boy, class of 1996, currently lives in New York City adrenaline rush. It was fun, but it was a hectic this really worked out,” and covers the New York Yankees as their beat rush and a crazy night. If you’re in this busi- was when I covered Super writer for Newsday, one of the largest and ness long enough, you get a few of those. Bowl XLII. When I took most popular newspapers in the greater New sports writing as an elec- York City area. After graduating from JCU, tive [at John Carroll], the adjunct professor was a Boland went on to work for the Warren Tri- CN: As a beat reporter in such a large bune in Warren, Ohio. Afterwards, he attended retired Plain Dealer sports media outlet like New York City, do you feel writer named Bill Nichols. graduate school at New York University. From pressure? there, he began as a part-time employee at I remember his first day of Newsday in 2002. EB: Yeah, you want to distinguish yourself. class and he said, “Wheth- I think you should have that desire. Entering er you’re covering a ping- year four covering the Yankees, I’m much pong match or the Super Photo from www.twitter.com/eboland11 The Carroll News: Let’s rewind to your better at this than I was at year one. I was Bowl, your approach has senior year of college in 1996. Did you ever totally underwater in that first year covering to be that it’s going to Boland currently resides in New York City and has been think that 16 years later, you would be living the Yankees. I was overwhelmed, underwater, be the biggest story in working at Newsday as a sports writer since 2002. in New York City as the New York Yankees every negative description you could think of. the next day’s paper.” So beat writer for Newsday? I feel that entering year four, I’m at least tread- when I walked into the stadium to cover the What I love about baseball, though, is that only Super Bowl I’ve done, I had covered the Erik Boland: No, absolutely not. I hoped ing water. I’m not as good at it as I want to or the news replenishes itself every day because equivalent of many ping-pong matches and to maybe make it back to the Cleveland mar- need to be, but I’m not drowning anymore. So there’s a game every day. There’s always an walking into that stadium that day, I realized ket in some capacity, whether it is radio, etc. it’s about small steps. Particularly, baseball in opportunity to advance a story with access to I was now covering the Super Bowl. What I I wasn’t even considering doing newspaper New York is tough. The religion of Cleveland [the Yankees] every day. remember from that moment when I walked when I was a senior in college. I did it because is football and the religion in New York is in was Nichols’ statement. I had done my I always enjoyed writing, so I wrote for The baseball. So yes, I think there is self-imposed ping-pong matches and now here I was at the Carroll News. My vision was never that I pressure to perform. CN: Your first season covering the Yan- Super Bowl. was actually going to write for a newspaper. kees was in 2009 and that was the same year I never thought of it as a possibility until I CN: How did you feel when you were first they last won the World Series. What was it began writing more and more for the Warren hired by Newsday? like covering that particular team? Tribune. CN: When you moved from covering the EB: I feel extremely fortunate. I love what EB: It was adding to the feeling of being Jets to the Yankees, you went from covering underwater. What was good about it was that Women’s basketball stumbles in consecutive games I do. There’s a lot of stress, a lot of travel, etc. a team that plays once a week compared to a CN: Your first “big time” gig came when Those are things that maybe cause you to feel it was relatively smooth because there weren’t team that plays 27 times a month. What was a lot of controversies [with the team]. It was you were named the New York Jets beat re- burnt out, but I never really feel that way be- that like? porter for Newsday in 2008. What was that cause I like to travel, I like baseball and I like fun covering a lot of winning streaks, a lot of experience like covering the NFL in the big- to write. My line has always been the same, EB: It’s not secret at Newsday, but I didn’t good baseball. Most of the attention was on gest media market in America? and I said this when I was 23 in Warren [Ohio], want to take the Yankees beat. I didn’t want to the field. Even though I said I felt underwater, this beats working for a living. At the end of do it because, coming from a football town, I the players get more comfortable the more EB: You just realize, from a professional the day, getting paid to go to sporting events thought the NFL was the peak of the profes- they see you from February in spring training standpoint, how much attention is paid to isn’t a bad way to make a living. sion and I had just done the Jets for one year, through the season. Despite that overwhelm- everything you write, but also the competi- so I wanted to get my feet under me, work ing feeling, it was still fun. You still feel like tion between the New York Daily News, CN: Was there ever a point for you when at it for a few years and get established [...] you’re a part of this traveling show because New York Post, and Newark Ledger-Star, etc. you had an overwhelming self realization of, Four years later, they would have to drag me every town the Yankees are in, it’s a big deal. Every day, you want to make sure that they “Wow, I made it”? kicking and screaming off this beat. In my While you’re not a part of that, per say, from [other beat writers] didn’t have something first year [covering the Yankees], I was count- a team standpoint, tangentially, you are con- that you missed. You do compete. Suddenly EB: I had a few of those types of moments. ing down the day until the end of the season, nected. You’re connected because you cover being in that cauldron [of beat writers] for the The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in 2004 hoping the sports editor would put me back that team and you feel the energy in the oppos- Jets certainly was intimidating at first. If you was significant. Any time I’ve been able to on the Jets. In my second year, I was a little ing stadium when you go to Detroit, Boston, remember 2008, that was the year the Jets cover a game at Madison Square Garden more comfortable and the same with last year. Anaheim or wherever. Streaks of the Week
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Mark Hester Missy Spahar Emily Mapes Geoff Abrahams Dan Potter senior sophomore freshman senior sophomore The senior playmaker Spahar nearly had a triple- Mapes helped pick up While helping guide JCU The dual-sport athlete fin- scored 16 points on 6 of 12 double this past weekend as points for the Blue Streaks this to consecutive wins this past ished the weekend with a total shooting, including the game- she scored 14 points, secured past weekend at the All-Ohio weekend against Slippery of three goals and one assist as winning basket in overtime 10 rebounds and had eight Championships as she placed Rock (5-4) and Duquesne (4- he helped lead the Blue Streaks with 8.6 seconds left as JCU steals in the Blue Streaks’ third in the 5,000-meter run 1), Abrahams also broke the to consecutive wins over both defeated the Wilmington Quak- 61-58 loss to Wilmington on with an impressive finish time JCU all-time points record as Slippery Rock University and ers on Saturday, 84-82. Saturday. of 18:31.90 he reached 158 career points. Duquesne University. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Samuel Lane Asst. World News Editor Making your voice known Since our political system was established all those years ago, we have faced many ac- tions. Of all the activities and people who come out of this great nation, one of the best known is the protester. This individual, believes he/she has been wronged, and must make a situation better. As a result, they take to the streets, hoping to vocalize their opinion. It is an all too well-known phenomena for Americans. Yet when it comes to this subject, many of our nation’s citizens find themselves unable to act on their beliefs. Why is this the case? What is it about the protester that enables such mixed feelings? AP There was a time when protest was as Protesters pass by a burning cinema in Athens, Greece on Sunday, Feb. 12. Riots engulfed central Athens and at least 10 American as apple pie, even before there was buildings went up in flames in mass protests over strict austerity measures being considered by the government. such a description as American. The Boston Tea Party was one of the biggest protests that Shannon Parker million, in addition to the €300 million that would lead them to turn away from the euro, led to the gradual beginning of the Revolu- Staff Reporter were cut on Sunday, is being discussed. which some do not believe the eurozone could tionary War. After this, we saw the reforms of The public’s fears over the proposed withstand. the late 19th century and early 20th century. spending cuts, the €14.5 billion debt pay- In June, President Obama said that a Greek Next there was women’s suffrage and finally, Protesters in Athens, Greece damaged 153 ment due on March 20, an unemployment rate default would be disastrous. civil rights. These were all movements that, small businesses on Sunday, and destroyed 45 hovering around 21 percent, and a shrinking This statement was predicated on the fact in the end, led to greater changes in American of them, reported the National Confederation GDP, culminated in a riot that ended with 67 that Europe would spiral out of control if society. As a result, these are currently looked of Greek Commerce. people being arrested and 106 injured police Greece defaulted. German Finance Minister upon fairly well, even if they were unpopular The protests were in response to the gov- officers. Wolfgang Schaeuble responded to the claim at the time of action. ernment’s attempts to identify exactly where The concern over a possible Greek default with, “we are better prepared than we were Of course not all American protests have it will make an additional €325 million in extends well beyond the country’s borders. two years ago.” been considered successful. During the first cuts from its budget. Twelve European countries have received The United States is not immune to the half of the 20th century, several socialist The cuts are necessary to secure the €130 a downgrade in their credit rating from economic woes of the euro. The Dow Jones movements were put down. The army was million bailout plan that will prevent Greece Moody’s, a U.S.-based credit rating agency, dropped 19 points at noon Tuesday, followed sent in to scare out the Bonus Army marchers. from defaulting. including France, the U.K. and Austria, who by Bank of America’s 2.4 percent drop shortly Then, of course, there is still the memory of Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the have been changed to a negative rating. after. The Standard and Poor’s 500 and the the massive anti-Vietnam War protesters dur- Eurogroup, which politically controls the Moody’s cites the euro area crisis as the reason Nasdaq also fell. ing the 1960s and 1970s. euro, said in a press conference last week for the downgrade. The next meeting for the Eurogroup was Movements such as these failed to achieve that there would be “no disbursement without To European dismay, it may actually be in scheduled for Wednesday, but was called off their specific goals, but also seemed to reflect implementation.” The deal, while supported Greece’s best interest to default. by Junker. negatively on those who partook (at least to by the Greek Parliament, is still pending, Defaulting and declaring bankruptcy could Junker said that the group had still not a respectable majority). Episodes like these because there has yet to be a specific plan put actually revitalize the country. Monday, Luc received all of the information that was neces- have always seemed to cast a dark light on into place regarding where the spending cuts Frieden, the finance minister of Luxembourg, sary from the government of Greece on how it the American protest scene. will come from. said in Washington, “It might be something plans to save the 325 million pounds. So here we are, and once again we find Two government officials, speaking which would allow Greece also to get a new The group leaders will instead teleconfer- ourselves amid more protest and dissent over anonymously, told a reporter from Reuters start ... to create an economy that can create ence on Wednesday, with the hope of meeting the streets. Today, it is not about war or civil that while there has not been a final decision, jobs.” on Monday and making a final decision on the rights. Instead, it is primarily fiscally based. cutting the defense budget by another €125 There are fears that a Greek bankruptcy bailout plan. There are those on the right, forming, of all names, the tea party. Meanwhile, the left (and to some extent moderates) have established the Occupy Wall Street movement. Once again, protest has returned to the American Syria violence worsens, UN warns of civil war scene. Along with this, there are the feelings of support and apathy. The Associated Press almost daily with soldiers. indicate approval or complicity by authorities I will be the first to admit, I am not one to U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay at the highest level,” Pillay said. participate in such behavior (at least in terms warned on Monday that the Security Council’s Also Monday, the Obama administration of fiscal matters). To me, the tea party march- Syrian government forces renewed their failure to take action has emboldened the Syr- said it backs Arab League plans to end con- ers come across as if they are in a Halloween assault on the rebellious city of Homs on ian government to launch an all-out assault. tinuing violence in Syria but noted several parade, while I believe that the Occupy Wall Tuesday in what activists described as the The uprising began last March as mostly obstacles to deploying a proposed interna- Street protesters should maybe search for heaviest shelling in days, as the U.N. human peaceful protests against Assad’s authoritarian tional peacekeeping force to the country and possible employment once they get their point rights chief raised fears of civil war. rule, but has become more militarized in the withheld full endorsement of the idea. across. That being said, these actions are the Troops loyal to President Bashar Assad face of the brutal military crackdown. The administration has said repeatedly it epitome of a functioning democracy. have been shelling Homs for more than a Pillay told the General Assembly that more does not see a military solution to the crisis in The fact that Americans are paying at- week to retake parts of the city captured by than 5,400 people were killed last year alone, Syria, yet U.S. officials indicated they would tention to the relation of the economy with rebel forces. and the number of dead and injured continues consider the Arab League call for peacekeep- government is encouraging to know that they Hundreds are believed to have been killed to rise daily. ers and discuss it with various countries to see are heard. We are fortunate enough to know since last Saturday, and the humanitarian con- She said tens of thousands of people, whether such an idea is feasible. However, that, for the most part, our government and ditions in the city have been worsening. Homs including children, have been arrested, more they stressed there would be difficulties in citizens can perform this in a respectable was under “brutal shelling” on Tuesday, the than 18,000 reportedly are still arbitrarily getting required U.N. Security Council au- manner. Compare this to the problems that Local Coordination Committees activist detained and thousands more are reported thorization for a force. are going on in Syria and Greece. group said, citing its network of witnesses missing. In addition, 25,000 people are esti- Chief among the hurdles is opposition by There are, by all means, greater political on the ground. mated to have sought refuge in neighboring Russia and China, which vetoed a far less duties that can be performed, such as voting. Another activist group, the Britain-based countries and more than 70,000 are internally ambitious Security Council action already But political protest, no matter where it falls Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said displaced. this month. Russia has said peacekeepers ideologically, is still healthy for the United it was the heaviest shelling in days. “The breadth and patterns of attacks by could not be sent without Syrian government States every now and then. With diplomatic efforts bogged down, the military and security forces on civilians, and approval; officials in Damascus already have conflict in Syria is taking on the dimensions the widespread destruction of homes, hospi- rejected the proposal, calling it unjustified Contact Sam Lane of a civil war, with army defectors clashing tals, schools and other civilian infrastructure interference in internal affairs. [email protected] 10 World News Feb. 16, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Santorum’s wins shakes up race jcunews.com World News Poll Will the Republican nominee be someone other than Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich? No 57% (20 votes) Yes 31% (11 votes) Not sure/no opinion 12% (Four votes)
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Samuel Lane more than a speed bump in Romney’s Pennsylvania senator, Romney has Word for Word Asst. World News Editor quest for the nomination. once again found himself playing on Following Nevada, Gingrich’s the defensive. ” Never in recent United States presi- support appeared to be diminishing. Fortunately, unlike after his loss ““If there is military intervention, then dential elections has a political party’s Romney had another primary and two in South Carolina, Romney benefits yes, there will be a lot of bloodshed. But it’s nomination race been so competitive. caucuses approaching: Missouri, Min- from having more primary wins under There have been small comparisons, nesota, and Colorado. While Romney his belt. Furthermore, the next big pri- going to be over a lot quicker. If there isn’t such as the Hilary Clinton–Barack recognized that the first one would mary is in Michigan, on Feb. 28. military intervention, there is going to be Obama race in 2008, but that is rather be a stretch, the latter had granted Because he was raised in the state, even more bloodshed, and it’s going to take tame when viewing the primary season him victory in 2008 and should do along with the fact that his father, a lot longer to bring down the regime.” of 2012. Looking back at the 2011 pre- the same in 2012. This was not to be, George W. Romney, was both a – Unidentified activist on the Bashar al-Assad election cycle, there had been rotating with Santorum capturing all three. popular businessman and governor, regime’s violent attacks throughout the country killing leaders. Mitt Romney to Rick Perry, Once again, the front-runner for the Michigan was initially thought to be hundreds in order to quell protests against his rule. Perry to Herman Cain, Cain bailing and nomination is in question. Facing the a cakewalk for Romney, but now it (CNN) a tie between Newt Gingrich and Rom- current situation for the Republican seems winning the primary will be ney, before the latter retook the lead. candidates, there are some things to much more difficult than expected. For any year that leads into an election, be noted. Nevertheless, it can be safely as- “[The explosion] proves once again that this was hardly extraordinary. One is the present standing of Gin- sumed that Romney will not take any Iran and its proxies continue to perpetrate Moving into 2012, it was time to get grich’s candidacy. After three straight chances after his loss in Minnesota, terror.” serious. Just a few days into the new primary wins combined with two more Colorado and Missouri. – Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on his ac- year, the Iowa caucus came into play. caucus victories, the thought of him Santorum’s candidacy is still un- cusations that terrorist attacks in Bangkok Initially, it proved to be the closest ever, carrying the nomination is beginning certain. It is possible that his recent Tuesday were orchestrated by Iran. with Santorum narrowly edging out to wane. victories will help grant him more (BBC) Romney in Iowa, considered more of Along with the losses in the state momentum, which can be decided a scrimmage for the candidates. contests, the former Speaker of the over the next month, particularly on “ We’re both Pacific powers, and New Hampshire was the first big House may also be experiencing Super Tuesday. At the same time, he prize, with Romney winning respect- campaign financial concerns. faces an uphill battle due to Romney’s everyday the affairs of our nations and ably. The leading man was headed for According to Trip Gabriel of The greater strength in spending. the livelihoods of our citizens grow more South Carolina with another lead in the New York Times, Gingrich has a dif- If this proves true, his candidacy connected. Cooperation, as you and I have polls. Gingrich kicked his conservative ficult obstacle to overcome, “Even as may fade quickly and will face a spoken about, can only be mutually rhetoric into high gear, and took the he sacrifices time in front of voters, similar fate that Gingrich has been beneficial if the game is fair.” primary for himself. his prospects of raising the cash he dealing with. – Vice President Joseph Biden to Vice President The two new rivals next battled in needs are uncertain.” He also faces Judging by all these factors, this and China’s heir apparent Xi Jin Ping during their delegate-rich Florida. the dilemma of Rick Santorum’s rise nomination contest will by no means first meeting at the White House Tuesday. After conducting a well-financed to prominence. Aside from Gingrich, be easy. (The New York Times) campaign, Romney swept the state’s Romney also faces more of a chal- All that can be done now is wait primary and followed with Nevada. lenge now from Santorum. After and see what happens, one primary This made South Carolina into nothing three losses last week to the former at a time. – Compiled by Michael Reiser Obama, Santorum winners in CBS/New York Times polls Michael Reiser third, finishing with 39 percent. Obama would On the oth- World News Editor win 50 percent of the vote if matched against er hand, Rom- the Libertarian congressman from Texas, ac- ney has fallen cording to the poll. from 28 per- Despite all the fervor surrounding the The poll also reflected former Speaker of cent, a strong Republican presidential candidates, it seems the House Newt Gingrich’s fall from popular- seven-point President Obama can sit well knowing, ac- ity, perhaps due to his poor performance not lead over then cording to a CBS News/The New York Times just in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri last second place poll released Tuesday, that he is ahead of all week, but two weeks ago in Florida as well. Gingrich, to of them. According to the poll, Gingrich could three points Of the four remaining candidates, former only muster 36 percent of the vote against the back of Santo-
Gov. Mitt Romney sits closest to the incum- president if the election were to happen today. rum, sitting at CBS News bent president by posting 42 percent against Obama would finish with 54 percent. While 27 percent. Paul has lost a mere three points, him in the polls. Obama’s 48 percent. Romney won the Maine caucus over the week- down to 12 from 15 percent in January. In January, 21 percent of Republican Surging former Sen. Rick Santorum has an end, it seems that Santorum has passed him in The largest fall of all the candidates is primary voters backed the former speaker, eight point differential between himself and popularity among GOP primary voters. Gingrich, who took an 11-point dip since whereas now, Gingrich only has 10 percent Obama. Among registered voters, Santorum Just a little over a month ago, Santorum had just a month ago. Gingrich, who was the of support from his party. garnered 41 percent of the vote to Obama’s only 16 percent of support from Republican clear alternative to Romney and who some All eyes turn to Michigan on Feb. 28 to 49 percent. primary voters, but now has jumped 14 points thought could actually surpass him, seems see who takes the lead on the march to Super Rather surprisingly, Rep. Ron Paul came in to 30 percent. to be running out of money and it’s affecting Tuesday. World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 16, 2012
Obama releases $3.8 billion plan; US debt REISER’S expected to grow to $18.7 trillion in 2021 President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion spending plan on Monday that seeks EDGE to pump billions of dollars into the economy while raising taxes on the rich to tame a soaring national debt now projected to grow significantly faster than previously forecast. The president’s outlook for debt reduction has slid mark- edly since September, when Obama told Congress that his proposals would hold annual deficits well under $600 billion after next year and permit the debt held by outside investors to rise to $17.7 trillion by 2021, or 73 percent of the overall economy. The new 10-year blueprint shows annual deficits exceeding $600 billion every year except 2018. And the portion of the debt held by outside Michael Reiser investors would grow to $18.7 trillion by 2021, or 76.5 percent of the economy World News Editor — a full $1 trillion higher. (The Washington Post) AP The Church’s logical Washington governor legalizes same-sex argument marriage, law takes effect in June Freedom of religion is held as a pillar of Gov. Chris Gregoire handed gay rights advocates a major victory Monday, sign- freedom here in the home of the brave. So ing into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in Washington state, important in fact the first of the Bill of Rights making it the seventh in the nation to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. begins like this, “Congress shall make no law Gregoire signed the bill surrounded by gay rights supporters. “I’m proud our respecting an establishment of religion, or same-sex couples will no longer be treated as separate but equal,” she said. prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” It’s a historic moment for the state, but same-sex couples can’t walk down the So what is all this dissension over be- aisle just yet. The law takes effect June 7, but opponents on multiple fronts tween the Catholic Church and defenders of already are preparing to fight. The New Jersey Senate advanced a gay marriage the Obama administration’s federal health bill Monday, and a vote is expected in the N.J. Assembly on Thursday. N.J. Gov. insurance mandate that includes birth control Chris Christie, who is pushing for a public vote on the issue, says he’ll veto the coverage? bill if it comes to his desk. (The New York Times) AP It’s simple logic really. Because every United States citizen will be US and N. Korea to hold disarmament required by law to purchase health insurance from a private provider, citizens will have to talks in China in two weeks indirectly pay for birth control for others. U.S. and North Korean officials will meet on Feb. 23 to discuss Pyong- Now, if the Catholic faith condemns arti- yang’s controversial nuclear program, the U.S. State Department says. It ficial birth control, would forcing Catholics says the U.S. envoy for North Korea, Glyn Davies, will hold talks with to buy into a system that funds others for that North Korean First Vice-Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan in China’s very product which their religion specifically capital, Beijing. Two rounds of such talks between U.S. and North tells them not to support be illegal? Doesn’t Korean officials were held last year, but the third round was cancelled that make them do something that is against because of the death of Kim Jong-Il. North Korea’s long-time leader their religion? died on Dec. 17. His son Kim Jong-Un, who has very little political Simple logic says yes. experience, has been installed as his successor. The Beijing talks will “Congress shall make no law respecting an be the first opportunity to test Pyongyang’s willingness to engage in establishment of religion” should be ringing AP serious negotiations under its young leader. (BBC) in your ears. It reminds me of the largely unpopular breach of civil rights in France nearly two years ago with President Nicolas Sarkozy’s 19 Americans detained by Egyptian government ban on Muslim women’s wearing of veils in public places, even though their religion Poula (Paul) Hanna mandated them to do so, for the sake of na- Staff Writer tional security. Late last year, Egyptian authorities raided Could you imagine the uproar if this hap- offices of multiple pro-democracy groups, pened here? Sure you would have some con- including two groups associated with the Re- servatives claiming it’s for security purposes, publican and Democratic parties in the U.S., and then some liberals saying it’s fascist. seizing documents, computers, cell phones We are known as the land of the free be- and cash, and shutting down the organizations cause we allow people to practice their reli- pending a criminal investigation. At the time, gions. Yes, people are prejudiced, but at least the unprecedented raid dealt a major blow to the Constitution is on the side of the victim. U.S.-Egyptian relations. This mandate is a clear violation of the Bill In early February, the relationship between of Rights. There is no going around it. the two countries hit a new low as Egypt I’m not arguing about the mandate being a issued a travel ban on workers from the pro- violation of states’ rights or it being a growth democracy groups and moved to file criminal of the federal government. charges against 19 American citizens and two I am simply saying it is a violation of re- dozen other employees involved with these ligious freedom to force someone to pay for non-governmental organizations. birth control if their religion condemns it. Out of the 19 Americans, only six still re- AP It calls into question the worth of the main in Cairo including Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, left, meets with Constitution as the governing document of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Egyptian Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi on Saturday. the U.S. and Egypt’s director for the International down on Muslim extremists, and negotiated In order to help resolve the issue, The The argument is not whether you are for Republican Institute, one of the organizations peace talks in the Middle East. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. or against the use of birth control, but the in question. As a result, the United States provided Martin Dempsey, travelled to meet Egypt’s forcing of someone to do something against According to The New York Times, charg- Egypt with almost $2 billion in annual mili- military rulers. This past weekend, Dempsey their religion. es brought against the NGOs include “oper- tary and economical aid. Since the assault on met with Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein There are some truly good things about the ating without licenses, conducting research the pro-democracy groups, Washington has Tantawi, head of the Supreme Council of mandate that could fix some very significant to send to the United States and supporting threatened to cut of the annual aid pack- the Armed Forces, and his counter part, Lt. problems in the country. Egyptian candidates and parties to serve age which could cripple Egypt’s struggling General Sami Enan. The U.S Department of Even having birth control covered by the foreign interests.” The State Department and economy. “The harassment of Americans Defense website asserted that the generals provider would be beneficial to some. Almost the Obama administration have been troubled who are in Egypt trying to help build their discussed issues such as the NGO problem 40 percent of all births in the U.S. are out of by the charges, especially after an Egyptian democracy is unacceptable,” said Rep. Kay and future military cooperation. wedlock. delegation scheduled to meet with lawmak- Granger (R-Texas), chairwoman of the For- Dempsey told The American Forces Press However it’s simple logic to see that the ers in Washington last week unexpectedly eign Operations Subcommittee of the House Service during the flight back that the United mandate forces people to go against their reli- cancelled their trip. Appropriations Committee. States wants to stay engaged with Egypt, “not gion and help pay for something that they are “We are deeply concerned by these reports In response, Egypt has shown no signs of to influence or shape, but simply be there as religiously obliged not to partake in. and are seeking clarification from the govern- backing down. “Those groups are unregistered a partner to help them understand their new All this does is set a new standard of what ment of Egypt,” State Department spokesman and from the view of the judiciary they were responsibilities.” it means to have “freedom of religion.” Mark Toner said. breaking the laws of Egypt. This is a total “I think they are eager to have that kind of We’ve always been a country that has Since the resignation of Egypt’s former judicial issue. We cannot exercise influence partnership with us,” he added, “but we have supported the separation of church and state. President Hosni Mubarak, U.S.-Egyptian on the judges,” said Mohammed Amr, Egypt’s to get beyond this NGO issue.” Whether you’re liberal or conservative, Jewish relations have been steadily declining. foreign minister. Experts have asserted that the crackdown or Muslim, or even Catholic, it is clear to see Mubarak was arguably one of the most im- The International Republican Institute as- on these groups is an attempt to reinforce the the logic in this argument. portant allies to the United States in the region serted in a statement that the prosecution of Egyptian generals claims that protests against Contact Michael Reiser because he kept the peace with Israel, cracked its employees is politically charged. their rule are stirred up by foreigners. at [email protected] 12 Feb. 16, 2012 Businesswww.jcunews.com & Finance The Carroll News GOP critics hit Obama’s $3.8 trillion Pat down The Associated Press paigning for the Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner GOP nomina- told Congress Tuesday that the president’s tion to challenge new $3.8 trillion spending plan would Obama in the fall, impose new taxes on only 2 percent of the called the budget nation’s wealthiest families and the alterna- Obama released Patrick Perkins tive would be to seek more painful cuts in Monday “an in- Business & Finance Editor other government programs such as defense, sult to the Ameri- Social Security and Medicare. can taxpayer.” Second look at Geithner defended the new budget plan GOP candidates investment banking in the face of intense attacks from GOP Rick Santorum, Every spring, scholars across the world are members of the Senate Finance Committee. Newt Gingrich prepping to enter the work force upon gradua- Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah told and Ron Paul are tion. It is important to research each career that Geithner that the administration’s spending all advocating is of interest to you. Most business students can plan would give the country a “permanently bigger spending AP recall MN 202 and the 20-page business report larger, European-inspired government.” cuts to control the U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. assigned during the course. But Geithner said deeper spending cuts deficits, and all For those of you who have finished the course, now would damage economic growth and the GOP candidates oppose Obama’s tax The Obama budget proposes spending congratulations! For those of you who have yet push more Americans into poverty at a increases. $3.8 trillion in the 2013 budget year, which to enroll in the course, let me fill you in. time when the economy is still struggling “The president’s budget is a gloomy re- begins Oct. 1. It would achieve $4 trillion You will be assigned a 20-page business report to recover from a deep recession. flection of his failed policies of the past, not in deficit cuts in part through restraining that allows you the opportunity to research two Geithner told the committee that the a bold plan for America’s future,” House the growth of many government programs, careers you may have a serious interest in. In my administration hopes to send Congress next Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), said Mon- adhering to the agreement Congress ap- opinion, this is one of the most useful reports a week a framework for making changes in day after the budget was released. “The proved in August for spending caps to business student can be assigned. the country’s corporate tax structure. president offered a collection of rehashes, achieve $900 billion in deficit reduction I encourage future students to take full advan- He said the administration would not of- gimmicks and tax increases that will make over a decade. tage of this. Give this some effort and you will fer detailed legislative language but rather our economy worse.” Obama’s plan also proposes additional have the tools to make an educated decision on broad principles for corporate tax reform. Republicans are arguing for deeper deficit reduction in order to avoid $1.2 tril- whether to pursue a certain career or not. He said the administration would propose spending cuts and a frontal assault on the lion in across-the-board cuts scheduled to If you decide to report on investment bankers, eliminating a number of current business biggest drivers of the deficit, the soaring take effect next January. you’re welcome. Today’s issue will focus on a tax breaks in an effort to lower the corporate costs of Medicare and Medicaid, whose al- But the president relies on $1.5 trillion Wall Street Journal article that examines the tax rate. ready sizable costs are projected to double in tax increases, mainly by allowing the health of investment bankers. The nominal U.S. corporate tax rate is in future years as baby boomers retire. Bush-era tax cuts to expire on families However, it is important to note that I am in 35 percent, the highest in the world after Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), chairman making more than $250,000 per year, im- no way advocating against investment banking. I Japan, but few companies pay that much of the House Budget Committee, said posing additional taxes on those making am merely providing some information on a WSJ after taking various deductions. Monday that he expected the Republican- more than $1 million per year and eliminat- study set to be published in late February. The Obama has proposed lowering that tax controlled House would in coming weeks ing various corporate tax breaks. WSJ study comments on the hazards of invest- rate but has not said by how much it should pass an alternative to the Obama budget The tax increases all have been rejected ment banking in regards to health. be lowered. The president has also proposed that would gain control of the deficit, not by Republicans. In summary, a University of Southern Califor- ending tax breaks for U.S. companies mov- by raising taxes but by curtailing Medicare With both parties holding entrenched nia research scientist decided to follow a number ing jobs or profits to foreign countries while and Medicaid. positions, it is very likely that no solution of investment bankers straight out of college and suggesting tax breaks for businesses that “President Obama’s irresponsible will be found before the November elec- entering into entry-level jobs. move jobs back to the United States. budget is a recipe for a debt crisis and the tions, with both sides preferring to use the “Every individual she observed over a decade Geithner did not offer any hints about decline of America,” Ryan said. debate to score political points. developed a stress-related physical or emotional what recommendations the administration Obama’s cuts in Medicare and Medicaid If that occurs, Congress will probably ailment within several years on the job, she says will make on corporate rates in its submis- avoid cuts in benefits and instead make be back in Washington after the November in a study to be published this month.” sion to Congress. modest trims in payments to health care elections for a lame-duck session to resolve The study mostly focuses on the effects of Congress may put off the tough decisions providers. the battle over taxes and spending cuts. long hours during the work week. It also com- on the budget until after the November In contrast, the Republican House last Lawmakers are facing end-of-the-year ments on a similar study. elections, but the spending document will year approved Ryan’s plan, which would deadlines when the Bush-era tax cuts on “During their first two years, the bankers certainly be used as a campaign document essentially transform Medicare into a all taxpayers expire and across-the-board worked on average 80 to 120 hours a week, but for Obama and a key target for Republicans voucher system in which future seniors spending cuts will go into effect if lawmak- remained eager and energetic ... They typically running against Democrats. would get a fixed amount to buy medical ers can’t agree on $1.2 trillion in further arrived at 6 a.m. and left around midnight.” Republican Mitt Romney, who is cam- insurance. deficit reduction over the next decade. To put that into perspective, there are 168 hours in a week. This does not leave much time to eat, sleep and enjoy relaxation. It also does Gas prices hitting new heights early in 2012 not leave much room for a social life. “By the fourth year, however, many bankers Patrick Tarkey were a mess, according to the study. Some were The Carroll News sleep-deprived, blaming their bodies for pre- venting them from finishing their work. Others A few years back the United States developed allergies and substance addictions. saw a national gas average of about Still others were diagnosed with long-term health $3.50 per gallon, and again last year conditions such as Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, around March 8. rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disorders.” Unfortunately, that $3.50 average As a college student I can relate to long hours is already occurring in the U.S. this of work. I have pushed myself to the limits. There year, and according to analysts it’s have been many nights that turned into day with- very likely that it is going to get even out a single minute of sleep. My body screamed higher. for sleep and my mind slowly shut down. How- According to the AAA national ever, these nights are few and far between. records the average is up 13 cents from Some professionals have provided their in- last month, putting the national aver- sight as to how this type of work affected them. “One vice president described work as a age at a high of $3.51 cents per gallon gasbuddy.com across the country. The 12-month average of retail gas prices. never-ending nightmare, waking up every morn- By their standards, every 50 cent and distribute their product. Gasbuddy.com, a gas prediction site, esti- ing and wishing the day before ‘was just a bad increase to gas takes $50 billion away from Finally, the always increasing demand for mates the gas prices are only going to get dream.’” other areas of the U.S. economy. The ques- oil in China and India has a huge effect of the worse this year. They predict that by Memo- As much as we hate to admit it the human tion is why is this rise occurring so soon in current price of gas in America. rial Day the national average will be around body has its limits and this study may have found 2012. The U.S. Energy Information Administra- $3.95. The larger cities around the U.S. will the worst downfall of an investment career. MSNBC believes that the current average tion declared in a recent report that by 2035 have even higher prices comparably. In conclusion, I will leave you with the results is based on three factors, with the first being China will be using 68 percent more energy Cities like Los Angeles will have an to a similar study conducted by Alden Cass, a the rise of conflicts in the Middle East. As than the United States. average of $4.70 and Chicago could have New York clinical psychologist. tensions continue to rise the prices per barrel At the end of 2011, China had an estimated an average as high as $4.95. He said, “nearly one-quarter had clinical lev- rise as well, which is currently at a high of 75,000 car owners, making it the second larg- John Holfmeister, former president of els of depression, more than three times the rate $118 dollars per barrel. est auto-market in the world. Shell Oil Co. believes that the United States among the general population. That was when The second reason for the increase of gas And with India following in China’s foot- is “sitting on a threshold of gas price volatil- the economy was booming and compensation prices is the shutdown of the one of the largest steps, it seems the demand for oil in the East ity, and we as Americans are going to see levels were high.” oil refineries on the east coast. is only going to continue to rise. it spike sooner rather than later.” However, With this refinery closed it becomes even And even though the current $3.50 aver- volatility has become the norm within the Contact Patrick Perkins more costly for the U.S. oil market to process age in the United States seems pretty terrible, global economy. [email protected] Check The Carroll
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*all toppings additional Specials may not be combined with Players Club Card and may be changed at any time Editorial 17 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 16, 2012 Editorial Ignatius installations Since 1997, the St. Ignatius statue has been one of the most recognizable landmarks on John Carroll’s campus. Over the past year, the Office of Alumni Relations and the facilities department have been discussing the addition of a brick walk- way and water feature to the campus and, this fall, the area around St. Ignatius was determined to be the best place. Though there are unique features on campus, current students are not aware of the significance of such landmarks and this project can change their perceptions. The addition of the walkway com- posed of bricks able to be purchased by students, alumni, student groups, etc. will give students a sense of belonging and legacy. It will make stu- dents feel as if they’ve contributed to something significant and lasting on campus. The addition of the walkway and fountain will “ add to the attractiveness of the campus. Not only Cartoon by Emily Day will the addition to the St. Ignatius Plaza be aes- thetically pleasing, but the amount of spiritual NOTABLE QUOTABLE symbolism included in the construction of the additions will add tangibility and presence to the values that give the University its identity. Editorial “If I can win Grammys then that means all you yet What bedbug infiltration? to be seen bedroom geniuses will one day TAKEOVER THE WORLD.” On Feb. 1, a single bedbug was found by the housekeeping staff in Hamlin Hall. After a further search was conducted on Feb. 8, no other bedbugs - Skrillex via Twitter after winning three Grammys were found. Bedbugs are a widespread problem on college “ campuses everywhere. They can spread very quickly via students traveling from one college HIT miss to another. & The facilities department took action when the Hit: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is released miss: Supreme bedbug was found to ensure that no others were Court justice, Stephen Breyer is robbed at knife-point in the West residing in Hamlin. However, bedbugs could be Indies Hit: The Grammys Hit/miss: Adele won six Grammys miss: brought on campus at any time and easily spread Whitney Houston died Hit: Italian soccer player, Alessandro Del throughout residence halls and other campus Piero, allegedly wakes a 12-year-old girl from a coma by send- ing her a video message miss: Shakira got attacked by a sea lion buildings. Both students and the facilities depart- Hit: Thousands of manufacturing jobs open near Cleveland miss: ment should be on high alert for any possible The Jimmy Dimora trial Hit: The St. Ignatius Plaza brick walkway bedbug sightings. and fountain additions miss: Approaching midterms Hit: Coopera- Though the availability of the bedbug-sniffing tion between Republican and Democratic parties to reach payroll dog is a factor affecting the inspection time, more tax cut deal Hit: Asian basketball player and Harvard graduate, Jeremy Lin’s continuing success miss(ing): Not his shots Hit: effort should be made to inspect the situation much Three national indoor track records were set at this past week- sooner than a week after the first reported sight- end’s Millrose Games Hit/miss: All three were set by Kenyans ing. The sooner action is taken, the less likely it is that drastic action will have to be taken to rid the email your hits & misses to [email protected] campus of a potentially widespread problem.
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Fax: 216.397.1729 Photo Editor Clara Richter Diversions Editor Delivery email: [email protected] Signed material and comics are solely the view of the author. Taylor Horen Ben DeVictor Ned McGrath 18 Op/Ed Feb. 16, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW My life in lights Cooney Meets World: and found out it was not entirely too her husband; it is widely known late, I could still receive my media that Mrs. Gingrich rarely speaks Good credentials if I made it to CPAC’s in public and that her hair never, venue hotel the night before. Long ever moves. I found the latter to be McMorning story short, after getting lost in the especially true. brave souls were given a prize. pouring rain and wandering around The final day of CPAC will go Who could say no to a booklet full Jennifer Holton D.C. for over an hour after dark, I down in history as the day I met Sar- of coupons for 52 free Big Mac Staff Columnist finally stumbled upon the hotel and ah Palin and showed her pictures of sandwiches, one for each week of As a political science minor and marched right on up there to get my me dressed up as her for Halloween the year? with a love for broadcast journalism, credentials for the next morning! I in 2008. Mrs. Palin was the closing Dan Cooney My hunger was vanquished as I’ve come to know Washington, D.C. made sure to finish all of my work speaker at the conference, and the Managing Editor I gulped down my scrumptious as a political junkie’s Hollywood. in the programming operations crowd was filled with conservatives McGriddle breakfast. A couple When I arrived in D.C. a month ago department on Thursday and made – many of them students – eagerly Are you lovin’ it? for my internship with C-SPAN, I it to CPAC in the afternoon to waiting to hear her speak. Once she If you aren’t, then you might sips of orange juice and I felt knew spotting House Speaker John see Speaker Boehner, Rick Perry, began speaking, Palin was success- want to. satisfied. Boehner or Secretary of State Hillary Herman Cain and other prominent ful at rallying everyone in the audi- Who doesn’t like “two all- After enjoying our breakfast, Clinton in person would have been individuals speak before the many ence with her comments about the beef patties, special sauce, let- we all braced the cold wind once like a run-in with Brad and Angelina conservatives who filled the ball- Obama administration, and when the tuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a again as we made our way back to for the average Joe. Fortunately for room. I got to meet Michelle Bach- speech concluded, I thought I might sesame seed bun” (in moderation, our residences – a successful trip, me, luck came my way last week mann later in the day, and watched be able to see her do an interview of course)? indeed. To celebrate our victorious when I was granted the opportunity how the director and crew worked on one of the balconies, but there If you haven’t driven down trek, we all got a few hours of shut- to shadow another intern at CPAC, together with C-SPAN’s cameramen was no such luck. She was quickly Warrensville Center Road in the eye before our first classes. the Conservative Political Action to produce a live segment on-air. walking around signing autographs, last week and noticed the new Mc- Going to fast-food restaurants Conference. Essentially, CPAC Needless to say, almost everything I so I knew if I wanted to get close, I’d Donald’s restaurant, then I’d say is not the norm in my family, so I is a large gathering of conserva- had learned in my television produc- have to really make the effort! When you haven’t been reading enough considered this trip kind of a treat. tives from around the U.S. coming tion class applied to what the crew I eventually made it over to her by of The (award-winning) Carroll We appreciate taking time out of together to listen to conservative members were doing at CPAC. running across the rows of chairs, I News lately. We’ve been talking our busy lives to sit around the The second day of the confer- politicians and activists speak. All weasled my way up and shoved my about the new McDonald’s more kitchen table and enjoy a healthy, ence was the day for GOP candi- of the major networks are present, iPhone in front of her, saying, “Look than Ronald himself. home-cooked meal. as well as C-SPAN, recording the dates. Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney Sarah, it’s me dressed as you for I highly suggest visiting, if you I’ve seen “Super Size Me” and event and its high-profile speakers. and Newt Gingrich each spoke, Halloween!” I literally sounded like haven’t already. The food is good read “Fast Food Nation,” both of After asking my supervisor if there along with Fox News contributors Randy from “A Christmas Story” and the eating area seems pretty which don’t exactly paint a nice was any opportunity to join the other Mike Huckabee and Ann Coulter. when he gets to the top of the stairs clean. There’s a TV in the corner, picture of the fast-food industry. intern last Thursday afternoon, he I even had the chance to meet up and asks Santa Claus for the rifle. But, that being said, an occasional with NBC embed reporter and JCU too, providing you a comfortable approved, but I had to find a way to Luckily, she didn’t react like Santa; trip to your local burger joint isn’t alum Andrew Rafferty (‘09), who place to watch CNN, munch on get my media credentials, something instead, she looked at my phone and a bad thing, in my opinion. The that had been taken care of the week was at CPAC covering Santorum’s your Filet-O-Fish and drink your laughed, saying, “Oh my gosh, that’s important thing to keep in mind is before. I was told the answer was campaign. Among my other high- what I looked like 40 years ago!” It Shamrock Shake. being responsible for your body. no; I could no longer receive my lights from the afternoon were the was a great end to the entire learning The one thing I didn’t anticipate Eating every day at McDonald’s credentials because the deadline had “Occupy CPAC” protesters trying experience. was getting my first encounter with may not be the best idea in the passed. But I didn’t want that to be to make their way into the hotel (a University Heights’ newest dining the end-all be-all, so I contacted the failed attempt), and seeing Newt Contact Jennifer Holton at establishment so early. world. woman in charge of media for CPAC Gingrich’s wife Callista introduce [email protected] My friends and I decided to get Then again, standing in the up at 5 a.m. one morning to wait bitter cold at 5:30 in the morning for McDonald’s to open its doors. waiting for free Big Mac coupons With thoughts of warm McGrid- and a warm McGriddle sandwich Wonderword: isn’t exactly a smart decision dles, McMuffins and McCafé What does bupkis mean? coffee in our heads, we traversed either. But, it does make for an down Warrensville in the warmest interesting time. My friends agree clothes we could find. The bitter – they’ve said the same thing. cold air and wind couldn’t freeze I’m sure more than a few early our idea of a great way to start the commuters and passengers on morning. the RTA bus that passed by us With anticipation, we stood in that morning said to themselves, line with about 30 other people. “Those guys are nuts.” They, like us, couldn’t stay away Yeah, I would say we were a from the promise of a warm Mc- little crazy. But nothing lost, noth- “An interesting sort of kiss “A type of cake.” “A skin sore that you get Donald’s breakfast. The line got ing gained. I lost a few hours of for Valentine’s Day.” from extreme winds.” bigger behind us as the minutes sleep in my warm bed, but gained Moira Kelley, Maggie Tepe, slowly crept by. a good story … and some free Big Emma O’Donnell, Macs. freshman freshman Finally, after what seemed like freshman forever, it was 6 a.m. The doors Contact Dan Cooney at bupkis: Absolutely nothing, nil flew open and the first 50 of us [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: If I die young confused about what to do with my Mad Libs template below and I’ll be in my coffin, I have a very specific some type of statues in front of it, corpsey remains. a happy ghost: request for my burial. For most, the guarding the tomb. For mine, I would First, let’s talk about my funeral. “Well, we all saw this one coming. decision is between cremation and like two bronze statues – on the left, I’m a guy, so I don’t want flowers. If That Brian Bayer was definitely a burial. I don’t want either of these. Harrison Ford in his “Indiana Jones” you really feel the need to adorn my (noun). It’s just too bad he had to die Build me a pyramid. attire. And on the right, Brendan Brian Bayer body with foliage, then go for some- (epic way in which I perish). I’m not asking for anything crazy Fraser in his “The Mummy” attire. Campus Editor thing more masculine than lilies and My favorite memory with Brian huge, like the pyramids of Giza. If for some reason it is impossible to carnations – perhaps a small tree? I was when we (verb, past tense), and After all I haven’t done anything find one of these statues, I suppose I As I was listening to the radio suppose it’s up to you once I’m gone. the police didn’t even catch us. That great like the pharaohs did to deserve can settle for a Nicolas Cage statue the other day, I heard the song “If Just please don’t emasculate me at my was fun. their pyramids (such as being born or from “National Treasure” (but if it’s I Die Young” by The Band Perry. own viewing. I’ll haunt you. The thing that I think people loved worshipping Cryptophus, the part- from any of his other movies, then, Throughout the song, Kimberly As for what I want to be wearing in most about him was his knack for hippo, part-man, part-Bieber god of again, I will haunt you, because “Na- Perry makes a very keen observa- the casket, I want to be prepared to go (pick a gerund). Nobody could do it harmony and discord). tional Treasure” was literally his only tion – life is fragile. You really never for a run as soon as I hit the afterlife. like he could. I will settle for a nice two to three- good movie). know when it’s going to be your time So don’t worry about dressing me up One time, when I sat down with story pyramid, as long as it has at least So if you follow these instructions to exit stage left. in a fancy suit. I think I just want to him, we just talked for hours about two false chambers to trick potential closely enough, I promise I will have Last week, I had a crippling case be shirtless, with my America short (upper level philosophical concept grave robbers. a happy afterlife. But if you don’t, of the rhinovirus. It seemed that my shorts and my Vibram Five Fingers. applied to something very base). Instead of my personal belongings then you better call Ghostbusters, death was imminent. Fortunately, I I hear there are some great trails in And boy, was he good at (choose: though, I just want to be entombed because I’m going to Paranormal Ac- beat the odds, kicked the cold and Heaven (and in the event that I don’t running/ his career/ sex). We’ll cer- with one thing – a real light saber. It’s tivity your poor mortal soul, and not lived to talk about it. But it certainly end up in Heaven, I’ve heard that Hell tainly all miss that.” something that I will probably never even that tool from “Ghost Hunters” got me thinking. is good for heat and hill training). That’s your start. You can fill in be able to enjoy in life, so I would like will be able to stand up to me. So, in the event that I die young, I want my eulogy to be epic too. the rest of the eulogy for yourself. I the opportunity to play with one in I want my wishes recorded and Don’t worry; I have taken care of that trust you. death. I think that’s simple enough. Contact Brian Bayer at on public record, so that no one is for you too. Please just follow the So after you’ve put the final nail Now, every great pyramid has [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 16, 2012 The Op/Ed Graciously Gaffney: Trial by error
wisdom they try to impart upon me, if flat on my butt. (And since it was Top Ten: I don’t experience it for myself. the middle of the day, the counter I’ve been reflecting on some of behind the wall-length window was Life disappointments Emily Gaffney these bad decisions and many are full.) It was painful and extremely now quite funny. At the time, it ruined embarrassing. 1. Accidentally killing your pet chinchilla Editor in Chief Bad decisions. We all make them, my day but with the distance of time, Last winter, I had an internship the 2. Dropping your ice cream cone and sometimes they’re unavoidable. I can laugh at them. mornings after deadline night for The 3. Mondays Bad decisions are a fact of life, a For example, in high school, it’s CN. On one particular Wednesday, I part of the process of learning and a tradition that the senior class takes didn’t get out of The CN until 7 a.m. 4. Having nothing to live for growing up. a class picture together. The entire That meant I only had time to change 5. Ruining delicious food There are different types of bad class is supposed to dress up for clothes before I had to leave for work. the picture and I chose my favorite It was also snowing that day, so when 6. Snagging your sweater decisions, too. Some are life-chang- ing bad decisions, which substan- crème-colored turtleneck sweater. I told my mother I had no sleep, she 7. When none of the trends you start catch on tially alter your life. Then there are That same day I had to be at school told me to call in sick that day. I told 8. Falling asleep during a date the other bad decisions that make for early for a meeting and, of course, her I couldn’t and I’d be fine. She a bad day, but don’t cause too much needed coffee. My mother warned didn’t need to worry. 9. No snow on Christmas damage. Bad decisions are inherently me to either leave the coffee or Well, that was a bad decision, if 10. Missing a radio shoutout not good – obviously, they’re called wear something over the sweater. I I’ve ever made one. I was miserable responded, “I’ll be fine.” the entire day, and felt a little sick. – Compiled by Nick Wojtasik and Clara Richter “bad”– but the one positive aspect is that they teach the decision-maker Surprisingly, I made it all the way When I finally made it home at the a lesson. to school without spilling anything end of the day, all I could think about I’ve been lucky enough to not on myself. However, in the middle was going to sleep. But, since it had Let’s win of the meeting I spilled half of my been snowing, the driveway was Nick’s Knack: make any life-changing bad decisions The most elementary method yet, but I have certainly made my fair coffee down the front of my beauti- covered and I couldn’t get up the of winning is carrying yourself like share of the lesser type of bad deci- ful sweater. I had to call my dad in a driveway. I also couldn’t get down; panic to bring me something else to I was stuck. In calling my parents a winner. Everyone knows those sions. I don’t regret them, however, wear. I should have listened to my to ask what to do, I did something people that walk around like they because it seems to be the only way mother. I now never drink coffee I never do: cry. I was in tears for no own the world. You don’t need to I really learn. when I’m wearing white and always reason – I could have avoided it all know who they are or their story, but Others may try to tell me that a carry Tide to Go wherever I go. by just staying home and taking care they radiate staggering positivity and plan will backfire, or that my decision Another time as a freshman at of myself that day. power. You can have this radiance by will have negative results, or that do- JCU, I was warned to not wear flip- My bad decisions have made for Nick Wojtasik thoroughly believing that nothing has ing it another way would work better, flops because it was going to rain. I some bad days, but from them I have Editorial & Op/Ed Editor power over you and that you can own but I don’t always listen. Often, I thought to myself, “Even if it does learned to listen to advice when it’s the world. think that my way will work just fine, rain, I’ll be fine.” Thus, I wore the given to me, learn from past experi- It is the fifth week of the semester. Sometimes when a microorgan- or that I can deal with whatever could The weather has been decent for this go wrong. Usually when something flip-flops anyway and it did rain. As ences, and always be prepared … I’ve ism infiltrates my body and my I walked past the wall-length window also learned to laugh at myself. time of year, but it’s Cleveland and immune system responds (most does go wrong it is exactly as people of Einstein Bros. Bagels, despite my Contact Emily Gaffney at hasn’t remained pleasant for too long. non-winners call this “being sick”), (like my parents) warned it would. careful walking, I slipped and fell [email protected] The general conditions of the world I deny being sick. Sickness implies It’s more difficult to understand their right now aren’t the best and it’s dif- weakness and weakness leads to ficult to find happiness or success loss. When I deny being sick, I take everyday. Fear not, where there is a away all power from the sickness. will there is a way. Letter to the Editor If one’s mental and spiritual power It has been almost a year since the is dominated, then that person will We are writing in response to we have been a part. Likewise, the of the APTF Curriculum Working epic Charlie Sheen interview came most likely be defeated. Believing “Core changes in the works,” in APTF Curriculum group has not Group out where he claimed to have tiger strongly enough that you are not sick the Feb. 9 issue of The Carroll made any recommendations con- Gwen Compton-Engle, director blood and coined the term “winning.” will make you feel better and defeat News. The information presented cerning FYS. of the core curriculum, associate Most thought he was crazy. I thought, the disease. It also helps to know that in this article is outright wrong During this academic year, the professor of classics, and co-chair “This guy is on the same wavelength many symptoms of sickness are signs on some points and seriously APTF Curriculum group has been of the APTF Curriculum Working as I am!” of your immune system being a boss misleading on others, beginning conducting a series of conversa- Now you think I’m crazy. What’s Group and defeating the invaders. with its headline. tions with faculty in order to better new? Nick Santilli, director of plan- One of the most difficult concepts No changes to the core cur- understand their perceptions of what Winning is something that has ning, associate professor of psy- for non-winners to understand is my a 21st-century curriculum should existed long before Charlie Sheen. riculum have been approved, nor chology, and co-chair of the APTF most frequently recited treatises on are any “slated to occur,” as your accomplish, and how it can best do Steering Committee The winning lifestyle was a concept winning: I win even when I lose. originally laid down by two of my article misstates. Any change so. We understand that the student Thomas Zlatoper, professor of Even the best winners are defeated in the curriculum must be ap- body may have valuable sugges- economics and co-chair of APTF best friends and me four years ago. sometimes. When this happens, win- Since we aren’t internationally recog- proved by a vote of the faculty. tions regarding our work. Members Steering Committee ners take that loss and find some way This has not occurred, nor have of the APTF Steering Committee Members of the APTF Curricu- nizable celebrities, only those in our to benefit from it. If you fail a test or high school knew of this philosophy. any specific proposals for core do plan to have a series of informa- lum Working Group: class, you can win by knowing what change even been put before the tion sessions after Spring Break to Matt Berg, professor of history However, there have been innumer- not to do again. You can win by not faculty. Rather, John Carroll has inform members of the JCU campus Santa Casciani, associate profes- able winners throughout history. They letting anything make you feel like been engaged in a multi-year of the APTF process and accom- sor of Italian are the people that have conquered life you’ve lost and continuously better- academic planning process, led plishments to date. These sessions Kathleen Lis Dean, assistant vice and become outrageously successful ing yourself physically, mentally and by an Academic Planning Task will include students. president for student development despite all hurdles encountered. spiritually. Force (APTF) that is examining We welcome student engage- and assessment in student affairs Being a winner requires no special I’m sure you’re asking how this not only the curriculum but also ment with academic issues, but Kathy DiFranco, University genetic attributes or occupations. All all works? I don’t have a definitive four other aspects of academic such conversation needs to be based registrar you need is strong conviction and de- answer, but I can tell you that there life: advising, interdisciplinary on a clear understanding of facts. Doris Donnelly, professor of vout belief in and dedication to win- is a strange metaphysical connec- and new program development, This article contained no informa- ning, even to the point of absurdity. tion between one’s mental state and theology and religious studies faculty work, rewards and recog- tion provided by anyone directly Some might think that winning is happenings in reality. The power of Penny Harris, professor of so- involved with the curriculum plan- the same as being optimistic. While thought is intangible but very real. nition and excellence in teaching. ciology ning process, nor did either of the they follow the same principle, op- There is the old saying, “what you The APTF Curriculum Working Graciela Lacueva, professor of timism is looking at the bright side think about, you bring about.” If you Group has indeed been examin- reporters contact the director of the physics or finding the best in a situation. don’t believe that you are capable ing the curriculum, including Core Curriculum. The Carroll News Beth Martin, professor of psy- Winning is much more extreme. You then what else do you have going for the core curriculum, but its work has done a disservice to the campus chology must not only find the best in a situ- yourself? Decide how you want a bears little resemblance to the community by its misreporting on Dan Palmer, professor of com- ation but find a way to win, a way to situation or your life to turn out and ideas suggested in your article. this very important issue. puter science defeat any adversity and come out believe that is the way it is or will be. In particular, the notion of “in- Mark Storz, associate dean for on top. You must live winning, not This is how you win. terchangeable” philosophy and Sincerely, graduate studies for the College only think it. Be unconquerable, resilient and religion courses mentioned in Jeanne Colleran, dean for the of Arts and Sciences and associate When you become a winner you confident. Live what you want to your article has never been voiced College of Arts and Sciences, professor of education will most likely be questioned about become and believe that you are more by any faculty group of which professor of English, and co-chair your awesomeness by non-winners. It powerful than any negative force is important to understand that those imaginable. This is how you win. The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject let- who are not winners are not losers Disclaimer: You should believe necessarily. They just aren’t winners you have tiger blood, but doing the ters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All letters and thus, very normal. Losers do, amount of drugs Charlie Sheen did received become the property of The Carroll News. Anonymous letters will however, exist. It is their choice to does not make you a winner. be a loser. Take Eleanor Roosevelt’s not be published. Letters to the editor must not exceed 500 words and must be word for it, “No one can make you Contact Nick Wojtasik at submitted to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Sunday. feel inferior without your consent.” [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS
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