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JCU danger zone

Campus becomes a hazard; snowy Classes remain in session despite harsh pathways and roof eaves endanger students weather conditions and closed sidewalks Caitlin Huey-Burns Katie Sheridan Campus Editor Campus Editor

Senior Paul Newpher narrowly dodged a falling pile of snow as he walked from As the snow fell on Jan. 27, students hoped for a cancellation or delay. the Boler School of Business to the Temporary Parking Lot last week. The following morning, most were disappointed to hear that there would be Luckily, the pile hit his backpack. neither. “If I was walking that way a second earlier, I would have been completely covered John Day, academic vice president, is responsible for making the decision to close in snow,” said Newpher. “It would have been worse if it was ice.” the University. Day said, “The longstanding practice at JCU has been to close only The area where Newpher was walking was plowed, but there was no warning in the event of extreme weather conditions.” of falling snow. Sophomore Maria Perrosa felt that Wednesday’s weather met the extreme weather Recent inclement weather conditions have posed serious threats to students on criteria and should have resulted in school closing. Perrosa commutes from Wil- campus. The administration is currently taking measures to ensure students’ safety loughby Hills. “Wednesday, I didn’t come to school because I couldn’t even get in the event of dangerous effects from the weather. down my street because the city plows hadn’t come yet,” said Perrosa. Garry Homany, manager of regulatory affairs and risk management, said last According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather week’s snowstorm left 12 inches of snow on the roofs of campus buildings. The service, this past January has been one of the snowiest months on record in Cleveland. heavy snow placed pressure on the roof overhang’s icicles, causing them to drop On Jan. 28, the rate of snowfall was about an inch an hour. onto campus walkways populated with traffic. Day said the school makes its decision about cancellations early in the morn- Homany said that though this danger presents itself every winter, this winter ing. has been particular dangerous. “I think it was worse with this past storm due to a Last Wednesday, the University didn’t feel the snow posed enough of a threat to slight thaw just prior to the big storm. It was just a matter of time before gravity cancel morning classes. Day said, “We make a judgment during the day. We watch took over from here,” he said. conditions and forecasts on campus, as well as looking to see what other people are Please see WEATHER, p. 3 Please see SNOW, p. 2

Photo by Mike Spinelli Ombuds Committee Ombuds in the works at John Carroll Walter Simmons - co-chair of the Emily Gaffney victims of bias in the past. termine what capacity the ombuds would diversity task force Staff Reporter The purpose of the position would be to assume at the University. Beth Martin - chair of sexual provide students, faculty, staff and admin- “We don’t know who or what the harassment committee John Carroll University officials are istrators with an outlet to raise concerns or ombudsperson will be, but it will consist Dianna Taylor - representative of in the initial phase of creating an om- to air grievances with others. of more than one person,” said JCU Presi- faculty council buds, someone responsible for fielding Potential concerns could include dent the Rev. Robert Niehoff. Frank Cogin - chosen by STAD, faculty, staff and student complaints. policies, procedures and practices at the Donna Byrnes, associate dean of stu- A committee has been established to University. dents, is chairing the committee. a group of staff and administrators explore options for how the ombuds will The ombuds would not make any deci- The committee will look at other Josh Merkle - grad student be set up at JCU. sions, but would provide advice and help schools that have an ombuds to see what representative The idea to instate the use of an to find a resolution to the issues. To-be-determined undergraduate ombuds at JCU came from students and The initial phase of the ombuds search Please see OMBUDS, p. 3 student faculty who felt that they have been consists of a series of discussions to de- Inside this issue Index Features 10 World News 14 Concert Review Iraqi Elections Campus 2 Editorial 17 Matt Nathanson gets Iraq works toward Arts & Life 5 Op/Ed 18 two thumbs up, p. 6 democracy, p. 15 Sports 8 Classifieds 20 2 Campus February 5, 2009 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Get to Know: Barbara Kingsbury Briefs Barbara Kingsbury is the office manager for Vice President for Student Affairs Mark Paid internships McCarthy. She has been working for JCU for 15 years and hails from Lyndhurst, Ohio. The Center for Career Services currently has Career Assistant positions open. Students from all What brought you to JCU? What is one thing we majors are eligible to apply. The I always drove by JCU and should know about VP for internship involves event plan- thought it would be a wonderful Student Affairs, Mark Mc- ning, marketing and working with place to work when my kids were Carthy? students. all in school. In 1994, my youngest He has a great sense of humor, daughter entered first grade and I The deadline to apply is Feb. 9. and the dedication that he has applied for a job here. I’m happy For more information, go to www. shown to JCU is tremendous. jcu.edu/careercenter or contact I got it. Noelle Ostrowski at nostrows- What is your favorite thing [email protected] or (216) 397-4239. What does your job entail? to do in Cleveland? Photo by Jenny Friedman Kingsbury’s son played baseball in the 2004 Olympic games. My job entails managing and Anything with my family: going overseeing the Office of the VP to see shows, having picnics, watch- What is the best advice What do you like most An evening of for Student Affairs by coordinating ing ball games. discernment and his calendar, travel arrangements, you would give to students about John Carroll Uni- here? versity? correspondence, phone requests, What is your family like? dessert minutes, purchases and overseeing Campus Ministry is holding various accounts and databases. I have three children: Candice Life is like a baseball game; The students. I love seeing the an “Evening of Discernment and lives in Texas with my granddaugh- it can throw you a lot of curves. maturation process. They come ter and Courtney is expecting a Be patient, stay focused on your in as boys and girls and leave as Dessert” on Feb. 22 in the Murphy If you could travel any- Room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. baby in April. My son, Bobby, just abilities, beliefs and faith. If you men and women. I also keep in where in the world, where for anyone interested in post-grad retired from playing baseball in the go down swinging, get right back touch with a lot of my work study volunteering or a summer of ser- would you go and why? minor leagues. up and try again. Persevere. students. vice. Students will be introduced I have been invited to their Greece. My son was there in the to various service opportunities at weddings and still talk to them 2004 Olympics playing baseball for Where is your favorite If you could describe JCU the event. regularly. the Greek team. We didn’t get to vacation spot? students in one word, what Former volunteers will be pres- sight see as much as we wanted to. would it be? ent to share their experiences and Hawaii. One year, my husband But it was beautiful and amazing. I -Compiled by Jenny to answer any questions. To RSVP would love to go back to see more gave me a trip there as a Mother’s In one word, I would have to say, or for more information, contact and experience it again. Day present. “awesome.” Friedman Carrie Pollick at [email protected] by Feb. 18. From SNOW, p. 1 cancel classes anyway I think they extreme weather conditions and we on to explain her frustration that the should have just cancelled school,” are concerned with the safety of stu- classes remained in session despite doing.” she said. dents and faculty. We urge students the terrible road conditions. Free tax preparations Day said, “This last time was a Prior to the snowy Wednesday, and faculty to use their best judg- Day replied to the e-mail con- close call.” Day had created a group to review ment and make wise decisions.” cerns. Free tax assistance will be Day said the person working the He wrote, “As the day started, we available on Feb. 7 and March overnight shift for campus safety thought we were in good company, 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The will monitor weather conditions on “There were so many sidewalks the closest local school districts Volunteer Income Tax Assistance campus and via various Web sites in Shaker, Cleveland and Univer- program allows students who and will consult with the grounds closed...if teachers were going to sity Heights were all in session today. The other higher education earned an annual income less foreman. cancel classes anyway, they should institutions in the area also opened than $42,000 to receive free tax According to Day, CSS will then contact him by 5 a.m. if they believe today.” services. have just cancelled school.” the University should consider clos- He also said that as conditions To make an appointment, call ing or delaying the start of classes. continued they made the decision to (216) 436-2000 and ask to regis- Freshman Christy Pellegrino was -Maria Perrosa cancel evening classes. For future ter for the VITA program at John unaffected by the snow. JCU sophomore situations, he suggested that they Carroll. Walk-ins cannot be ac- She said, “Personally both of my might take advantage of the two and commodated. For more informa- classes were cancelled on Wednes- three-hour delays. tion contact Ted Steiner at (216) day, so it didn’t matter to me, but if the school cancellation policy. Day said they also received Before coming to JCU, Day 397-6227. they have all the sidewalks closed He said, “It will not be that much several e-mails from upset students. spent 23 years in Minnesota. I don’t understand why they can’t substantive change, but we will put One student wrote, “I just wanted As for determining the school close the school.” it all in writing.” to express my displeasure in the cancellations, Day said, “I wouldn’t Perrosa agreed. “There were so Day wants people to understand fact that classes were not cancelled mind if it was someone else’s job, - Compiled by many sidewalks closed, and still the policy. He said, “We just want today.” but like I said, I’ve done it before, Emily Gaffney are, and if teachers were going to people to know that we close in The student, a commuter, went and I’m happy to do it.”

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January 28, 2009 A can of SpaghettiOs was reported thrown on the door and Write for the campus section of hallway in Murphy Hall at 2:09 a.m. The Carroll News. January 30, 2009 A suspicious situation was reported at 11:21 p.m. when a posted paper was burnt on a bulletin board in Hamlin Hall. We want YOU!

January 31, 2009 The sale of alcohol to an underage student was reported at Interested? Contact Caitlin Huey-Burns 6:52 p.m. at [email protected] or These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Katie Sheridan at Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact x1615. [email protected] Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 5, 2009 Survey says, daycare on campus? University’s newest addition could be a daycare center, depending on needs expressed by a survey

Meredith Yagelski now is for the young faculty mem- have different childcare needs, due system includes future profits by On Feb. 20, Larsen will hold an- Staff Reporter bers with children,” said Larsen. in part to their varying schedules. offering the services to surround- other meeting in order to look over On Jan. 30, Larsen and 25 Uni- Classes do not meet at the same ing colleges such as Ursuline and the research they have done and John Carroll University has been versity employees attended the first time every day, which places an ad- Notre Dame. decide which direction to go next. struggling with the issue of whether of many meetings on the daycare ditional strain on people looking for Kent State University, Cleve- to provide daycare services for issue. University professors, admin- services to accommodate a changing land State University and the faculty, staff and students for many istration and department heads were schedule. Ohio State University all have years and now the issue is being all in attendance. Some people may require child- daycare programs available on addressed directly. Some major concerns over fund- care part time, some may need such campus. In the past, the University’s two ing were voiced by many people at service during the evening, and Larsen and her commit- major road blocks have been the is- this meeting. some may only need it during cer- tee hope to have the survey sue of money and a facility. “Quite frankly, if it’s going to tain days of the week or particular completed within the next two Last year when JCU acquired cost the University money they months of the year. weeks. Temple Emanu El on Green Road, aren’t going to do it,” said Denise With these needs in mind, pos- an opportunity presented itself. Ben-Porath, psychology professor. sible questions for the survey were Renamed the Green Road Annex, With this in mind, ideas were brainstormed and close to 15 ques- this location already has a daycare generated on how this endeavor tions were conceived. center in place. would be financed. Most agreed Questions range from the most When this facility became avail- that people would need to pay out immediate, such as, “Do you need able, Janet Larsen, professor of of pocket in order for this to get ap- daycare?” to questions about the psychology, along with other faculty proved with the University. finances involved in providing a and staff, wrote a letter to Nick San- However, everyone agreed that daycare service, such as, “How tilli, associate academic vice presi- the first step in this process would much are you willing to pay for dent for planning and assessment. be gathering a needs assessment of this service?” Larsen and others expressed their the University. “Our three major concerns desire to use this daycare center for The attendees discussed the idea right now involve the students, JCU faculty, staff, administration of providing a survey to all faculty, our peers and the cost,” said Rob- and students. staff, administration and students to ert Kirschner, director of annual In order for this to happen, gauge their situation and feelings giving. they were told they would have to on the issue. One possible opportunity for perform a needs assessment of the “We need to have systemically- students studying education and University first. collected data. For instance, how psychology could include hands- Larsen thought it was best to many days have you taken off in on learning and observation ex- hold a meeting in order to decide order to stay home with your chil- periences at this daycare, if it is how to move forward. dren?” asked Larsen. approved. “The No. 1 concern I have right Members of the JCU community Another advantage to a daycare

From OMBUDS p. 1 The next phase would consist of As record snowfall poses threats to students’ safety, identifying and training people to be has worked well at universities and ombuds. The creation of the om- administration forced to close dangerous areas on campus what has not. buds will not replace any of JCU’s “My role as chair [of the com- current procedures and policies that From WEATHER, p. 1 Administration Building and the or snow loaded roof, it is best to mittee] is to keep the process mov- are in place. O’Malley Center is closed because avoid the area.” ing,” said Byrnes. Niehoff believes the search for The facilities department has an of the snow and ice accumulation Potential risk is also being moni- Student Union President Matt an ombuds will strengthen the entire ice and snow management plan in on the roofs. tored indoors. Tom Reilley, manager Hiznay said, “We are happy to see JCU community as well. The Uni- which areas of campus that hold The breezeway to the Boler of auxiliary services, said that dur- Ms. Byrnes and the administration versity has had incidents of racism potential for snow or ice to fall School was blocked off earlier this ing the winter, twice as many floor move forward on this issue. It is this year, as well as other forms are closed off with signs, rope and week. mats are placed in slippery areas to often intimidating for a student with of discrimination and often times caution tape. The areas will remain closed as avoid danger. a complaint to travel through the students and faculty do not know The facilities department also long as the snow and ice remain on “We have done everything we academic hierarchy, and this may where to go for help in these types puts snow piles near dangerous the roofs. Once it melts, and the can to ensure students and employ- in fact deter students from filing a of situations. areas to block students from enter- area is safe for student passage, the ees are not slipping and falling in grievance. We look forward to the The ombuds will be a source they ing. facilities department will open the our entry ways and hallways,” said successful hiring of an ombuds in can go to for confidential and impar- Newpher said that the day after walkway. Reilley. the near future.” tial advice on their situation. he was hit with falling snow, the sec- Homany encourages students to Inclement weather has also Byrnes said that at their first “This is one more step in taking a tion was blocked off with red tape. heed these signs and stay away from placed pressure on the University’s meeting on Feb. 3, they discussed serious look at making John Carroll For now, he avoids any areas that closed areas. resources. the “scope and timeline of our in- a more inclusive community. Too pose danger. In the event that the facili- “We have increased the amount vestigative work.” many in our community are treated “I’ve seen what can happen first ties crew has not yet blocked off of man hours spent by housekeeping The hope is that the University without respect. It does not happen hand,” he said. “I know not to test a dangerous area, Homany said, to keep the entry ways, hallways will be able to move into the next all the time, but it does happen too my luck.” “[If students] are walking around and stairwells as safe as possible,” phase of the process by the fall. often,” said Niehoff. Currently, the area between the campus and you see a large icicle said Reilley. Campus Calendar: Feb. 5-Feb. 11 5 Thursday 6Friday 7 Saturday 8 Sunday 9 Monday Tuesday 1110 Wednesday There will be a Comedian Jay Black Tailgate before the “College Goal Sun- There will be a pre- There will be a The women’s bas- Rock Band compe- will perform in the men’s basketball day” will be held in sentation by Jimmy SUPB meeting at 9 ketball team will tition in the Atrium Underground at game in the Rec Area the Dolan Science Menkhaus on “From p.m. in the Jardine play Heidelberg at 9 p.m. 9 p.m. at 1 p.m. Center from Experience to Apos- room. College in the De- 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Free tolate: Jesuit Educa- Carlo Center at The Career Fair “The Vagina Mono- The men’s basketball help with the FAF- tion” in the O’Dea 7:30 p.m. will be held in logues” begin its team will play Ohio SA will be avail- Room at 12 p.m. Dolan Science three night run in the Northern University able. Center from 4:30 Marinello Little The- in the DeCarlo Cen- p.m to 7 p.m. atre at 7 p.m. ter at 2 p.m. Put a Spotlight on YOUR Career

Come to the John Carroll University 2009 Annual Career Fair

Thursday, February 5, 2009 Over 100 employers will be on campus to meet with students from ALL MAJORS – they have internship, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. entry-level professional, summer, volunteer, and experienced-level opportunities in a wide variety of career fields.

Dolan Center for For more information and an up to date listing of attendees, visit the Career Center website, Science and Technology www.jcu.edu/careercenter, and enter your Career Connection account. Express register for speedy check-in at the fair.

Bring your resume and dress in business attire.

Open to all JCU students, undergraduate and graduate, from all majors, and with all interests. Alumni welcome!

Gold Sponsors: ALDI Inc., Cintas Corporation, Superior Beverage Group,TARGET Corporation, and TTI 5 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life February 5, 2009

Commentary by Anne McCarthy Diary of a Sundance Asst. Arts & Life Editor It is a universally acknowledged truth that every girl who has seen the movie "The Notebook" holds a special place in her heart for actor Ryan Gosling. So, one can imagine my shock and delight at passing Gosling on Main Street at the Sundance Film Festival two Film Festival insider weeks ago, and having him smile at me. Pure heaven. Through a random series of events last summer, which included a Diet Coke binge and JCU student talks about her consequent insomnia, I was surfing the Web in the wee hours of the morning and came across the Sundance Film Festival Web site. As a lifelong worshiper in the church of Siskel volunteer experience & Ebert, Oscar and celluloid, I decided it would be fun to apply to be a volunteer at the world-famous independent film festival. Last fall, I was notified that I was selected as a volunteer. I would be working at one of the theaters as a “Crowd Liaison” for various screenings throughout the festival. It would be my job to usher in the crowds, actors and directors for screenings. The Sundance Film Festival is a ten-day independent film festival that takes place in Park City, Utah. It is an opportunity for independent filmmakers to showcase their films, in

the hopes of having a big-name studio (i.e. Miramax, Warner Brothers, etc.) "pick up" their Photo courtesy of www.collider.com of courtesy Photo film and distribute it for domestic release. The festival was started 25 years ago by actor Robert Redford in an attempt to develop independent film culture. In the festival's early days it was nearly impossible to even get people to attend the screenings. But with the release of films like "Sex, lies and videotape," "Reservoir Dogs," and "Clerks" in the '90s, which premiered at the festival, Sundance gained recognition and validation. Recent successful festival premieres include "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Napoleon Dynamite." Sundance has become the go-to festival for all of the New York and Hollywood film- making elite. It is currently the largest film festival in the United States. It has also become increasingly common for big name movie stars to work in independent films as a way to gain respect as a "serious actor." Independent filmmaking is viewed as more of an art form than mainstream cinema because it focuses on storytelling, as opposed to box office numbers. The festival is a non-stop party of around-the-clock film screenings, music concerts and revelry on Main Street. The event is incredibly star-studded and for ten days, the sleepy mountain town of Park City transforms into a behemoth of celebrity culture, filmmakers hoping for a big break, and cinephiles clamoring to see films. I was provided housing as a volunteer, staying with four other volunteers in a ski condo overlooking a mountain. The perks of volunteering were wonderful, but it was a lot of hard work as well. As a Crowd Liaison, I was assigned the fun task of standing out in the snow, sleet and rain for multiple hours at time. Despite my borderline frostbitten condition and near-asphyxiation from standing by the propane heat lamp for warmth, chance celebrity encounters really made up for it. Typically, film stars would come to their screenings to do a 'Q&A' portion afterward. This led to me to having brushes with Anthony Edwards (“ER's” Dr. Green, or Goose for the "Top Gun" fans), the beautiful Benjamin Bratt, hilarious Michael Cera of “Superbad,” “Saturday Night Live's” queens of comedy Amy Poehler and Rachel Dratch, and more. Other celeb sightings included walking by Seth Green, who is as short as his hair is Photo courtesy of festival.sundance.org purple (yes, purple), sitting next to the Goo-Goo Dolls at lunch, showing Ashley Judd into her screening, and talking about M&Ms and the value of good chocolate with world-famous historian Howard Zinn, author of "A People's History of the United States." Then there was also seeing Minnie Driver, Uma Thurman and Jodie Foster at the premiere of their film, "Motherhood." However, my personal highlight was sitting a few seats over from Robin Williams at the premiere of his movie. As he got up to speak about the film, Williams was utterly himself– the reason he is so beloved as a comedian, actor and virtuoso. He was bitingly funny, self-deprecating, sentimental and down-to-earth. And like the total nerd that I am, my eyes Lee Daniels’ directorial debut helped “Push” to earn the Grand welled up a tiny bit because I felt so lucky to be in my element and doing something that I Jury Prize, Dramatic and the Dramatic Audience Award. loved so much.

Winners of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival highlighted

Excellence in Directing, U.S. Dramatic: Grand Jury Prize, Dramatic:

•Cary Joji Fukunaga for “Sin Nombre” •”Push” based on the novel by Sapphire

Excellence in Directing, U.S. Documentary: Grand Jury Prize, Documentary:

•Natalia Almada for “El General” •”We Live In Public” directed by Ondi Timoner

Jury Prize in International Short Filmmaking: Audience Award, Dramatic:

•”Lies” directed by Jonas Odell •”Push” directed by Lee Daniels

Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking: Audience Award, Documentary:

•”Short Term 12” directed by Destin Daniel Cretton •”The Cove” directed by Louise Psihoyos

-Compiled by Rachel Szuch 6 February 5, 2009 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News ‘Taken’ is every father’s nightmare

MOVIE REVIEW ‘Taken’

Joe Marino Movie Critic

Near the beginning of the film “Taken,” a friend of Liam Neeson’s character jokingly refers to him as Rambo. It’s ironic how fitting this title is, as Neeson spends most of the 90-minute film brutally attacking and killing every criminal he finds. Kim (Maggie Grace) is the 17-year-old daughter of di- vorced couple Bryan (Liam Neeson) and Lanore (Famke Janssen). When Kim comes upon an opportunity to travel to Europe with her friend Amanda, she convinces her parents to let her go. While in Europe, they meet a charismatic guy who invites them to a party. However, they are unaware that this man happens to be an Albanian sex trafficker. When the two girls are kidnapped from their hotel, Kim is able to send a message to her father – an ex-CIA agent. From then on, Bryan goes on a violent rampage, using every resource and power available to him to find his daughter. And he is willing to massacre anyone who gets in the way. Photo courtesy of www.allmoviephoto.com Although simplistically executed in nature and bearing an Retired CIA agent, Bryan (Liam Neeson) will stop at nothing to save his daughter from a sex trafficking ring in uncanny resemblance to “Man on Fire” (minus Denzel Wash- Paris, in ‘Taken.’ ington and spacious Mexican scenery), it’s the film’s theme and his assurances that he will find his daughter’s kidnappers and bringing us closer and closer to our goal. We are no longer Liam Neeson’s powerhouse performance that stands out. kill them. surprised or anxious about what will happen when we watch The topic of sex trafficking is a very real and disturbing Neeson’s reaction as he hears Kim’s terrified screams via this type of formula. matter that is rarely discussed in cinema. “Taken” delves into a cell phone call as she’s kidnapped is heartbreaking. We can Director Pierre Morel understands that audiences don’t this neglected part of society both discreetly and tastefully. It clearly see the vulnerability of a father who’s helpless, despite want the same plot over and over again. So instead of just gives just enough information to show us the depravity of the his training and experience. recycling the concept and inserting new names, the film has the business without going into specifics. The concept of “the-man-that-against-all-odds-kills-doz- entertainment come from the journey rather than the end. After a 36-year career, 56-year-old Neeson proves he ens-of-bad-guys-for-either-revenge-or-justice” is considered “Taken” tells us something that we should know in a way can hold his own as an action hero. The sense of power in a cliché with how much it’s been used. that isn’t overzealous, but rather a pleasant surprise by being Neeson’s voice is undeniable. We believe without question It seems to always flow like a video game, with each kill a fast-paced, smart thriller. Matt Nathanson rocks the Winter Welcome Back Concert CONCERT REVIEW emotional roller coaster. “The concert was amazing,” raved senior Kath- ‘Winter Welcome Back’ ryn Nowak. While others, such as freshman Tom Hickey, literally ran to just to catch a glimpse. “It was so worth sprinting to get there,” he said. And like any good artist, Nathanson seemed to feed off the insane comments blurted out by some audience members. He used their comments to Craig Willert fuel his act, and transform the show from a concert Movie Critic to a comical stand-up. Receiving requests such as, “Will you be my For those who actually remember the concert, Facebook friend?” and “Play Tupac,” which was and for those who don’t, only a few words can odd to say the least, he dealt with it all. describe it: starfish and coffee. Covering songs such as “Laid,” a crowd fa- The quirky singer Matt Nathanson stimulated the vorite, and “Don’t Stop Believin’” demonstrated crowd with his electrifying music and impeccable Nathanson’s musical versatility. sense of humor at the Jan. 31 Winter Welcome Back Playing a majority of his songs from his lat- concert hosted by the Student Union Programming est album, “Some Mad Hope,” Nathanson also Board. reverted back to some prior albums. Playing Prior to Nathanson was the indie sensation Kate “Pretty the World” from “Beneath the Fireworks” Herzig. The Grammy-nominated artist soothed the and “Answering Machine” from “Still Waiting crowd with her uniquely intimate tunes and deep For Spring.” lyrics. However, “Starfish and Coffee” truly capti- Considered one of PASTE Magazine’s 25 “Best vated the crowd and represented the peak of the of What’s Next” artist, Herzig’s hybrid music con- show. Getting the crowd involved, Nathanson sisted of a little bit of country and some pop. taught the packed Kulas Auditorium the absurd, But despite her profound potential, there was a yet playful lyrics. mixed consensus about her performance. The sing-a-long sent smiles through the listen- Freshman Chris Vasquez said, “She was good, ers, and a barrage of cameras and cell phones flew but I wouldn’t pay for a ticket to see her.” up to take pictures and record this prized song. Then Nathanson took the stage. As senior Jenny Eden put it after the show, An instant shot of adrenaline hit the crowd, “Starfish and Coffee No. 1!” resulting in a mad dash for the front of the stage The concert committee did a great job orga- to get a closer look at the San Francisco-based nizing the show, keeping the place under control singer-songwriter. and setting the tone for what could well be the Nathanson’s charisma, good looks and stellar concert of the year. acoustics won the crowd over instantly. Nathanson’s raspy, yet illuminating voice Photo by Lena Chapin Songs such as “Car Crash” and “Come On Get rocked the Kulas Auditorium, sending all wor- Prior to his live performance at John Carroll University’s Winter Welcome Higher” illustrated his ability to express his emo- ries and problems out the door and down Bel- Back Concert on Jan. 31, Matt Nathanson recorded several songs and an tions through song. Singing of times of frustration voir for one unforgettable night at John Carroll interview for WJCU’s radio station, 88.7 FM. and ecstasy, Nathanson engaged the crowd in an University. 7 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life February 5, 2009 ‘Taken’ is every father’s nightmare Super Bowl commercials go 3-D Such and Craig Willert Liz Hoffman The Carroll News Szuch The post-Super Bowl commercial talk has begun. Radio DJs ask their Snow woes listeners which commercial was their favorite and which ones tanked. News channels cover the best and the worst Super Bowl commercials of all time, and of 2009. Talk is all about the new innovative ways of advertising, and which companies dominated the air time. At approximately $3 million per 30-second spot, these commercials cannot afford to be anything other than innovative. One line of com- mercials, however, led the way in a new series of advertisements. DreamWorks Animation and PepsiCo’s SoBe Lifewater joined forces with Intel Corporation and NBC to air the first ever all 3-D Rachel commercial break, calling it the ‘Monstrous’ 3-D Event for Super Bowl XLIII. Szuch The halftime break event marked the debut for DreamWorks Arts & Life Editor Animation’s upcoming feature film, “Monsters vs. Aliens.” I like to think I am generally a nice person. There In preparing for this event, Intel produced over 125 mil- aren’t many people whom I dislike, and of those that lion pairs of 3-D glasses, which PepsiCo’s SoBe Lifewater do get under my skin, I can stand them enough to distributed. be civil. There isn’t anyone in the world (that I can The glasses were released via 25,000 SoBe Lifewater retail think of) whom I dislike enough to categorize as an displays in grocery stores, drug stores and other retail venues at the enemy. beginning of January, and were free to all consumers. That all changed this past Monday. Now I have The 3-D event marks a time of rapid, innovative growth in promotions, an enemy – a short, furry woodland creature that has and a giant step in audience interaction. decided to ruin the next six weeks of my life. That’s The inability to track exactly how many glasses were worn during the right ladies and gents, I hate Punxsutawney Phil. commercial may stifle the companies’ attempts to receive viewer feed- I realize that “hate” is a strong word, which is back. Yet, the fact that audiences, from the seat of their homes, could exactly why I’m using it. I’ve never truly hated any- watch a 3-D commercial is bound to receive positive feedback. thing or anyone in my entire life. But this little guy “It was pretty cool. I never thought something like that could has pushed me over the edge. actually be made,” said freshman Carrie English. For those of you who haven’t seen the hilarious Junior Jevin Hoeper said, “It was a great way of advertising some- 1993 flick “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray, thing. It definitely made me interested in seeing the movie.” allow me to give you a brief background. Every Feb. It’s too early to tell whether or not the strategy will pay off, but it 2, since 1887, Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog from may well be the spark that reignites the creativity of advertisers. Pennsylvania, comes out of his little burrow on Gob- The 90-second spot was one of three that aired in 3-D. PepsiCo’s blers Knob and predicts when winter will end. SoBe Lifewater came just after and was also produced in 3-D. The If the fury little forecaster sees his shadow, there event also promoted NBC’s show “Chuck,” which allowed audi- will be six more weeks of winter, and if he doesn’t ences to use their glasses again Monday night. that means that spring is coming. “I think that it’s very innovative, and many advertisers in the Well, this year, with thousands of followers watch- future should follow their lead,” said junior Jill White. ing, Phil saw his shadow, thus cementing my hatred A majority of the commercials were dominated by PepsiCo, for him. Budweiser and other major conglomerates. Noticeably absent I’ve lived in Cleveland (or within shouting dis- though was Miller Brewing Company which only produced one tance of it) my entire life, so you’d think that I’d be commercial. Miller High Life’s “One Second” commercial stood out as the most unique. According to Hoeper, “I never thought of Photo courtesy of accustomed to our fierce winters by now. Yet, every www.monstersvsaliens.com year seems to get progressively worse. doing that, it was pretty neat.” Sunday’s temperature of the mid-30s felt like a Some other commercials which received attention were Doritos’ two commercials, Coca-Cola’s advertisement featuring Pitts- tropical vacation compared to the past few weeks, but burgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and the E-trade babies. Movie trailers, more now than in years past, flooded the air time. They when I woke up Monday to an iced-over driveway, I promote movies such as “Monsters vs. Aliens,” “Land of the Lost,” “Year One” and the upcoming “Transformers” sequel. knew Phil had officially ruined the next six weeks of The big question waiting to be answered is, did this advertising scheme work? We’ll find out at the box office when “Monsters my life. I know this sounds harsh, and I’m not usually vs. Aliens” comes to theaters on March 27. prone to violence, but I’d really like to get my hands on that evil little creature. Normally I wouldn’t mind the cold. I’ll admit that I’m a freeze baby, but freezing temperatures aren’t what really bother me. What genuinely irritates me is the snow and the ice. It’s as if the white flakes of de- struction falling from the sky vindictively target me. Entertainment Calendar Last winter, I almost totaled my new car when I spun out on a patch of black ice on I-480, hitting the median and a guardrail. And this year hasn’t been any better. The weather has nearly doubled my commute Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! time and my car has been stuck in my driveway more times than I care to count. Car issues aside, the weather also ruined one of 2.05 2.06 2.06 the best gifts I received this holiday season. Walking Hell on Heels from my car to the back door of my mother’s home Ben Taylor Automatic Love letter on Christmas Eve, I wiped out on a patch of ice. (My Beachland Ballroom Agora Theatre & Ballroom with Von Iva mother never remembers to salt the walkway.) 7:30 p.m. Now if the giant bruises on my rear and the scuffs Doors open at 7 p.m. Grog Shop on my hand were the worst of the damages, I’d be able Show begins at 8 p.m. $9.99 to live with that. Sadly, there was another victim – my 10 p.m. brand new Coach bag. As I rushed into the house to $13 inspect my new purse for damages, I immediately $8 noticed two giant scuffs on the front silver buckle. For the guys out there who probably couldn’t tell a Coach bag from a supermarket tote, this is some- thing truly heart-breaking for a girl to lose, especially 2.10 2.12 since I had just sprung it from its festively-wrapped 2.09 Macy’s box and pulled it out of its silky Coach-labeled Karaoke Marah Take Action Tour protective case. To recap, I guess I hate two things – Punxsutawney The Grog Shop Beachland Tavern House of Blues Phil and winter. My only hope is that Phil’s predic- tion is a fluke, but only time will tell. Until then, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. I’ve got de-icer in my trunk and a purse-repair man Show begins at 8:30 p.m. $18 on speed dial. $12 Contact Rachel Szuch at -Compiled by Lena Chapin [email protected] 8 February 5, 2009 Sportswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Men’s basketball wins again, streak at ten Win over Capital forces two-way tie for first in conference standings

Charlie Duggan and he runs the team 24/7,” said Staff Reporter junior Tyler Kirsch. “He has the respect of every player and coach After having their game against and his leadership is contagious for Muskingum College postponed everyone,” he said. from Wednesday to Thursday be- A team that was picked to finish cause of inclement weather, the in the middle of the pack in the pre- Blue Streaks lost a day to prepare season poll, JCU is now tied atop the for Capital University, the No. five conference standings with Capital, ranked team in the Division III both teams owning a conference national poll. record of 10-2. So after taking care of business While the Blue Streaks may have on the road and knocking off Musk- snuck up on some teams in the first ingum by 14 points on Thursday, the half of the season, they’re quick to Blue Streaks had just Friday, a day point out that now they are sure to usually reserved for a light practice, get everyone’s best shot from here to prepare their game plan for the on out. Crusaders. “We have a bullseye on our It proved to be all the time they back,” said freshman Michael would need as JCU knocked off the Hartnett. Crusaders, a win that catapulted The Blue Streaks will take on them to a No. 24 ranking in the most Ohio Northern University this Sat- recent d3hoops.com poll. urday. The Polar Bears are currently Things did not go JCU’s way 9-3 and are the only team remain- in the first half as the Blue Streaks Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Department ing in the conference that the Blue squandered some opportunities and Streaks have yet to knock off. Freshman Matt Crozier, senior Alex Koltsov and freshman Michael Hartnett, shown here left to right, found themselves trailing by five This game has big-time implica- were part of the bench bunch that outscored Capital’s 27-11 in the Blue Streaks thrilling 83-75 victory. points going into halftime. tions in terms of the OAC Tourna- “We only had one day to prepare ment. for this game, but the one thing Then, juniors Rudy Kirbus and just 42 percent from the field and followed the act by spending most “We can make all the goals we we emphasized with the guys was Chris Zajac took over. made only one of nine three-point of his afternoon at the free throw want and talk championships, but transition defense,” said head coach Zajac, the conference leader in attempts while committing 21 turn- line where he was 11-12. really our only goal as a team right Mike Moran. “We saw on film that steals, ignited a full court press that overs to JCU’s nine. Kirbus has provided a big shoul- now is to beat Ohio Northern on the last time we played them they would give the Crusaders fits and “After their shot blocker [Quen- der offensively for the Blue Streaks Saturday,” said Kirsch. killed us with transition three’s propel JCU to an 18-0 run that gave tin Mitchell] went out, our game to lean on all season. However, it because our guys weren’t matched JCU the lead for good. Zajac and plan became attacking the basket,” has been the improved play of Zajac Editor’s note: Results from last up. And that’s the same reason we Kirbus would score 33 of the Blue said Moran. who most will say is the reason for night’s game against Mount Union were down at the half. ” Streaks 48 points in the second half, Perhaps no one executed the plan the ten-game winning streak. College were unavailable before JCU had trouble at the start of the including a run where they com- better than Zajac, who penetrated “Other than Rudy, Zaj is our this edition of The Carroll News second half and the deficit quickly bined for 23 straight points. the defense countless times en route most experienced player. He’s been went to print. All standings are grew from five to nine. In the second half, Capital shot to a career-high 18 points. Kirbus a leader on and off the court all year correct as of Feb. 3. Women’s basketball woes continue as they fall in sixth straight game Chris Koller on a night when she scored a new With the loss, the Blue Streaks Staff Reporter career-high of 24 points. dropped to 9-10 overall and 4-8 in “It was exciting to reach this the OAC. The struggle that has become milestone,” Price said. “However, it For the team that was selected the 2008-09 season for the heavily would have meant much more to me to finish third in the preseason favored John Carroll University to have done it with a win.” coaches’ poll, things have not gone women’s basketball team continued JCU looked to bounce back Sat- quite to plan. last week as they dropped two more urday afternoon when they traveled “I think that preseason rankings games, extending their current los- to Columbus to take on first-place only mean people realized that we ing streak to six. Capital University. were going to be a force to contend The week began last Wednesday While they carried a lead for with,” said junior Laura Gruber. with a 61-57 home loss to Ohio Ath- much of the night, the Blue Streaks “The conference has been very letic Conference foe Muskingum were unable to give themselves a big unpredictable this year, and I think College. enough cushion as their lead never that the OAC championship is still JCU had to play from behind grew to more than five points. The ours to go take.” for most of the game and trailed by failure to put away the Crusaders There is no doubt the losing 13 points at one point. Offensive would prove to be fatal as Capital streak has taken its toll on the over- struggles that have plagued the Blue would come away victorious with all psyche of the team. However, Streaks during their losing streak a score of 73-64. the competitiveness and desire is continued in the Tony DeCarlo The Blue Streaks led 42-37 early not lacking. Center. in the second half. However, similar “The effort and the want to win At no time was the team’s inabil- to many other games during their is there,” Price said. “I think that ity to score felt more than during a slide, they allowed their opponent to sometimes when a team makes a nine-minute span in the second half go on a decisive run that would put run on us, mentally, we sometimes when they were unable to knock the game out of reach. An 11-1 run become defeated, but I have the down a single shot. from Capital sealed the game. confidence that we will be in posi- Even with the lack of offensive The turnovers are what ultimately tion to compete for an OAC cham- firepower, JCU was able to pull proved to be fatal. JCU committed pionship.” within one point at 53-52 with 4:11 20 turnovers against the tenacious The upcoming weekend will left in the half. Unfortunately, they Capital defense that leads the con- present an opportunity to right the could not get over that hurdle to take ference in fewest points per game ship in the form of the Ohio North- the lead, eventually dropping their allowed and turnover margin. ern University Polar Bears (8-11, fifth straight game and falling to 9-9 Despite a solid shooting effort 6-6 OAC). overall and 4-7 in conference. from the field, the team could not JCU will travel to Ada, Ohio, to Photo by Mike Spinelli A bright spot in the game was overcome sending Capital to the free battle the team they defeated by 22 Caitlin Sureck, left, and Caitlin Hubach, right, played great defense senior Rachael Price scoring her throw line 35 times, while only get- points in their first showdown back in the Blue Streaks loss to Muskingum. The duo combined for 23 1,000th career point. This came ting there 17 times themselves. on Dec. 20. rebounds in the game, 17 of which came on the defensive glass.

Editor’s note: Results of last night’s game against Mount Union College were unavailable before print. Sports 9 The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 5, 2009 Track team epitomizes ‘for love of JCU Athletics Scoreboard the game’ with tough preparation JAN. 27 - FEB. 3 Men’s Basketball Hockey

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JCU Leaders - JCU Leaders - Points: Goals: Rudy Kirbus 38 Zack Skook 2 Rebounds: Assists: Maurice Haynes 14 Nick Morici 3 Assists: Saves: Chris Zajac 4 Photo by Jeff Sigmund M.P. Bagnowski 25 Junior Tony Mihalich, left, senior Tara Ford, center, and senior Nick Habursky, right, run indoors at Case Tyler Kirsch 4 Western Reserve University’s indoor track. The team practices at CWRU because JCU’s track is too small. Wrestling Women’s Basketball Pete Willson Invitational Tim Ertle So in order to be better runners, what they do. Sports Editor the JCU track team packs up and “How much sleep I get, what I JCU 57 travels 15 minutes down the road eat, how much time I permit myself Muskingum 61 JCU - Fifth of 31 teams “Just five to six miles,” is how to Case Western Reserve University. for homework is mainly centered far John Carroll University senior They use CWRU’s indoor track around running,” said Mihalich. JCU 64 JCU Leader - Nick Habursky runs each Tuesday twice a week since the track in the “For the distance guys, we nor- Capital 73 Andrew Kriwinsky and Friday. Habursky said that these JCU intramural gymnasium is too mally do cross country so we have are the days where he and his team- small to practice on. that season in the fall. Because of First-place at 133 pounds mates just “loosen up,” acting as This weekly ritual will continue that, running is a yearlong thing,” JCU Leaders - though that distance is nothing. until there is no snow on the ground said Habursky. “The sprinters have Points: JCU 24 Five to six miles to loosen up? and the team is able to get outside some more downtime from competi- Rachael Price 45 Baldwin-Wallace 14 According to a recent study, the and use the outdoor track, but in the tion because they have that offsea- Rebounds: average NBA player runs five miles Cleveland climate, there is no telling son in the fall, but they definitely Caitlin Sureck 15 Track and Field during an entire game. when that may be. work hard to stay in shape all year Caitlin Hubach 14 Track and field athletes admit Every Tuesday and Thursday, the round.” OAC Relays Assists: that their sport doesn’t translate well team can be found lifting weights After the season ends in late Ten-team competition to television and that there is not a and working on their circuit train- May, Mihalich said he will take Lee Jennings 4 lot of glory in running. Still, they ing, a form of conditioning that some time for rest before returning JCU men - placed eighth do it anyway. Day in and day out, improves strength, endurance and to his workout schedule. track and field athletes work hard flexibility. “Once the season ends, it’s good JCU women - placed sixth to improve. Some may question why an to take about two weeks off where “The track season is 365 days a athlete would prepare so hard for you let your body heal. You just JCU Leaders - year,” said junior Tony Mihalich. a sport that has only 20 events, in- have to let your body relax,” he said. R.K. Glover “You get better or you get worse. cluding both the indoor and outdoor “Other than that, I really only take Fourth-place in long jump You never stay the same. Every schedules. one day off every other week where Alicia Giannell day, you want to do something that But for these runners, it’s a way I won’t do anything and just let my First-place in triple jump makes you a better runner.” of life. Running is such a big part in body recover.”

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Alicia Giannell Chris Zajac Ben Adams Rachael Price R.K. Glover junior sophomore junior senior junior - At the Ohio Athletic - In the biggest game - Adams went 3-1 at the - Price scored a career- - Glover placed fourth in Conference Relays, Gian- of the season to date, Za- Pete Willson Invitational, high 24 points in the Blue the long jump, the highest nell finished first in the triple jac scored a career-high with his only loss coming Streaks loss to Muskingum finish in any event by a Blue jump and second in the long 18 points on eight of nine against the tournament’s top College. Among those 24 Streak. Teamed with sopho- jump. In all three meets this shooting from the field. He seed. He improved his record was a three-pointer that put more Denny Love, the duo season, she has won a field scored 16 of his points in the to 23-2, good for a team-best her over the 1,000-point combined for a third-place event. second half. .920 winning percentage. milestone for her career. team finish. 10 Features 11 February 5, 2009 Featureswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 5, 2009 The house that beer built: James A. Bohannon The Bohannon The Science Center was named after the late James A. Bohannon of Cleveland. One of The Bohannon Science Center’s time is almost enigma the youngest and Concrete most influential business leaders during the earlier up, what do its inhabitants think about that? 10 things you half of the 20th Picture courtesy of www.jcu.edu Better Know century, Bohan- James A. Bohannon should know non generously Colin Beisel staring and gawking at some orange-tinted protective eye wear,” gave $1 million toward the construction Bob Seeholzer us while we work, it’s Smith chimed in, “It’s going to be a real of the center in 1966. Features Editors been tough.” inconvenience.” before she’s gone Bohannon accumulated his wealth by The crew team, who One thing there is a consensus on is a Bohannon becoming one of the youngest executives The large crew-cutted portrait of the uses the partially-aban- that the gigantic painting of Bohannon at in the automobile industry at the time. former beer brewer and industrialist at the doned building some- the main entrance of the building will be Peerless Motor Company, headquartered entrance to the Bohannon Science Center times for workouts, is missed the most. Students Today Leaders in Cleveland, named Bohannon president provides an accurate and boring depiction also saddened by the im- Forever lost out on a potential new group at age 33. Peerless initially thrived in of the building and its relevance. pending demolition of member by moving out of Bohannon and All offices will Cleveland, producing luxury automo- biles. A factory stood there during the Rumor says that it is completely empty, Bohannon. Miles Nevin, abandoning its namesake. relocate to the filled with ghosts of past students, and a sophomore rower on “Walking in there and not seeing the man When completed the 10 JCU Crew and 1930s on the city’s East Side. Green Road 9 sometimes it disappears into thin air on the team, spoke to us who paid for this building by selling alcohol building was valued Labre Project of- Unfortunately, Peerless Motor Com- rainy days. about carrying on with- and cars takes away a lot of the inspiration Annex site pany be- at $5 million fices are located Tour guides describe it as a future demo- out the sturdy structure’s the location used to give me. Bohannon 1 came a lition site, hoping to let prospective students assistance. was one of my leaders, and now that the in Bohannon victim of know that it’s not a permanent landmark. “Working out in a group has moved I won’t be able to see him the Great The building is widely unknown to cur- Photo by Colin Beisel dusty room in the base- forever,” said sophomore Kyle Lewis. Named after James A. Depres- rent students because, well, it doesn’t get Is this a scene from ‘Saw’? No. It’s Bohannon. ment of an empty build- Oh, the irony. Bohannon. A portrait sion and used for very much anymore. Incoming ing has helped our team After speaking with all of these people 2 of him is located in the 8 closed students would be hard-pressed to schedule build character. We’re losing an element of it became apparent that Bohannon means main entrance its doors a class in Bohannon. Although, Advanced to work in the sink,” she added. “It’s going our success,” he said. more than just the building that balances out Will be torn during Creepy and Scary Rooms and Intro to As- to blow.” Clearly, Bohannon was a special place the library on the other side of the parking down soon to ac- the 1930s. The Information Services Department, bestos still have a couple seats open. that these groups had grown attached lot. It was a home. commodate new Picture courtesy of www.jcu.edu Peerless in particular the Faculty Technology In- Construction began was one Organizations like Labre, Greek Life, to, but the groups Most of those groups will find them- parking areas Bohannon’s beer venture Crew, Students Today Leaders Forever, the who used Bohan- selves a new home at the Green Road in 1966. Completed of the last JCU Call Center, Relay for Life, and EMS “Walking in there and not seeing the man who paid non aren’t the only Annex site. While their new home might 3 in 1968 motor companies to exist in Cleveland. be more modern and arguably safer and However, this setback did not stop Bo- offices have all been located in Bohannon. for this building by selling alcohol and cars takes ones affected by Also, the Information Services Department the demolition more productive, it doesn’t hold the same hannon. After the Depression, Bohannon offices were located within this building away a lot of the inspiration the location used to of the building. sentimental value as Bohannon. moved on to a different venture brew- until recently. Freshmen Jeff It remains to be seen whether the Green Used to house depart- making. After the repeal of Prohibition, Photo courtesy of ajcudigital.org 7 Kelly White of the Labre Project pro- give me.” Sigmund and Jake Road Annex or Grasselli Library will be 4 ments of biology, chem- Bohannon sought to create a fortune as vided several reasons why she’ll miss old Kyle Lewis, sophomore Smith were also able to live up to their predecessor. One istry, physics, mathemat- Little known millions of Americans began to consume Bohannon. upset about the thing is for certain, though. Even after the Roughly Originally built alcohol again. ics and computer science, fact: Bohannon “We won’t all get overheated by cooking impending loss of massively tacky portrait of Bohannon comes 100,000 square to withstand In 1933, Bohannon founded the Brew- novation Center, also expressed discontent neuroscience, and 5 6 was built to also ing Corporation of America. Using the in one tiny room with no air circulation,” the building. down, the asbestos cleaned up and Bohan- feet of space student protest she said. about moving away from their cellar-like “It’s going to be hard without Bohannon non bites the dust, it will serve roughly the psychology act as a bomb old Peerless factory that he oversaw, Bo- available and rioting “We’ll actually have enough refrigera- home into their new headquarters in the around, that’s our favorite place to explore same purpose that it does now. shelter hannon converted the idle building into tion space so we won’t get to see what hap- Grasselli Library. on campus. I don’t know where I’m going No matter what happens at the new one that was able to support a brewery. pens when mustard evaporates and grows “In Bohannon we were pretty secluded to find my lifetime supply of ‘Boler School locations, Bohannon will not be forgotten Eventually, the company later became mold. Oh, and we’ll have a garbage disposal and almost like hermits. After moving to the of Business’ post-it notes or water bottles,” by those JCU students who spent so much Compiled By Colin Beisel and Bob Seeholzer Carling Brewing Company. The plant and a spray faucet so we won’t get to dump library, we work out of a glass room that we Sigmund said. within it’s off-putting, orange-colored was sold to a firm in Philadelphia. The leftover chili into the toilet or spend hours call ‘The Fishbowl,’” said FTIC worker Raj “Yeah, I’m going to have to go to hallways. It will, however, be physically building stood until the 1990s when it of time bonding while waiting for the Drano Arasu. Now we have to deal with people Lowe’s now if I want to get a handsaw or destroyed. was eventually torn down. Compiled By Colin Beisel and Bob Seeholzer

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The Carroll News 14 February 5, 2009 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News Three things you should know about this week:

AP Photo AP Photo Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle Afghan demonstrators gather in their local village in response to a nearby U.S. military operation that targeted a militant who coordinates attacks using roadside bombs and weapons. 1. Daschle steps back over taxes The situation: On Tuesday, Tom Daschle withdrew as President Barack Troop surge to Afghanistan soon Obama’s nominee for health and human services secretary. The situation arose over problems with the former Senate majority leader’s back taxes From Wire Reports the United States become victorious ment consultant, said that fast and potential conflicts of interest. It was revealed that Daschle failed to pay in Afghanistan. results are even more crucial at this more than $120,000 in taxes for a free car and driver provided by a private As U.S. Defense Secretary Rob- “We may have missed the golden time due to the declining support for equity firm. The failure to pay these taxes led to interest penalties nearing ert Gates sent out a message that moment there,” Lawrence Korb, a foreign troops on Afghan soil. $12,000. The former senator claimed that he did not know he was required Afghanistan is at the top of his former Pentagon official, told the The United States had more than to claim the items on his taxes. However, he decided to withdraw because to-do list, Taliban leader Mullah Bloomberg Press. 150,000 troops in Iraq at the height he did not want to be an obstacle to the new Obama administration. Mohamad Rasul warned President Other specialists believe that of last year’s surge. Barack Obama that his plans for a victory can be achieved. Afghanistan has 16 percent more Not the first one: Daschle is the third Obama nominee that has been troop surge in Afghanistan will only “It is never too late to build in- people than Iraq and 48 percent plagued by tax issues, along with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and lead to more violence. frastructure and bring peace,” said more territory. Obama’s nominee for chief performance officer, Nancy Killefer, who also “Just as they are bringing more John Carroll University history In addition, its varied terrain and withdrew on Tuesday. Geithner will remain treasury secretary, but owed troops, so too the Taliban will have professor Jennifer McAndrew. lack of roads make it a much more more than $34,000 in income taxes and $8,000 in interest penalties. The more troops,” Rasul said on the “If we only define victory in Af- challenging military environment. treasury secretary claimed that he had forgotten to pay the taxes. Killefer, Saturday Al Jazeera broadcast. ghanistan by things like finding Bin “We don’t have enough troops however, failed to pay unemployment compensation taxes and had a lien During the broadcast, Rasul also Laden, then no it may never be a vic- to create security on the ground in placed on her house in Washington, D.C. claimed that large numbers of bomb- tory. But if we are looking to build Afghanistan, and the Afghan army ers have been preparing and are infrastructure, secure education, and is not big enough,” retired Army ready to fight the U.S. military. help Afghan women and children, Lt. Col. John Nagl, one of the During his presidential cam- then sending more troops is a con- principal authors of the service’s 2. Stimulus status paign, Obama promised to increase siderable victory,” she said. counter-insurgency manual told resources and send 20,000 ad- After seven years of United Bloomberg. The House provides a bill: The $819 billion economic stimulus package ditional troops to Afghanistan in States-led warfare, U.S. troops are The purpose of a U.S. troop passed the House last Wednesday without a single Republican vote. Rather order to support the 36,000 troops now facing a re-established Taliban surge would be to attack Taliban than blaming President Barack Obama for the lack of Republican support presently deployed. and civilians who have increasingly insurgents and halt their momen- of the House version, ranking GOP members instead attributed blame to Last week, Gates validated these grown hostile to foreign troops. tum. In addition, U.S. forces would House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. claims by outlining military plans History has shown that without work with Afghan forces to recruit for adding troops, which entails Afghan support, no foreign country local tribes. The Senate is up next: A similar bill, totaling almost $900 billion, is being a deployment of two brigades by will be successful in Afghanistan. “If American forces operate debated in the Senate this week and may be passed as soon as next week. spring and a third by late summer. “The Soviets were there with unilaterally, they will be viewed However, the Obama administration is trying to make adjustments to the However, he explained that even 120,000 troops and lost because increasingly as foreign occupiers,” bill in order to attract Republican votes. Senate Republicans are proposing if additional troops are available, they didn’t have the support of the Jones said in Bloomberg. “If they’re that a provision be added that extends a tax cut to all Americans making they will not be deployed until Af- Afghan people. At a certain point, able to leverage local institutions, $65,000 or less. In addition to the investments in infrastructure, education, ghanistan is able to build required we get such a big footprint, we local concerns will be lessened.” health insurance, unemployment benefits and renewable energy, the Senate infrastructures to support troops. begin to look like an occupier,” version also includes a provision that would protect millions of middle-class Some officials do not foresee said Gates. Freshman Jacqueline Wyman Americans from having to pay the alternative minimum tax. how the idea of troop surge will help Seth Jones, a Defense Depart- contributed to this story.

3. Discreet talks with Iran & Syria American troop levels in Afghanistan

The big secret: For the last few months, President Barack Obama has been using experts to hold top-secret diplomatic talks with leaders of both 2005 19,500 Syria and Iran. With Syria, experts discussed the country’s support of the terrorist groups Hezbollah and Hamas, and Syria’s influence on the current American-led mission in Iraq. Syria borders Iraq, and U.S. government officials allege that Syria is allowing illegal activities, including weapon 2006 23,300 smuggling, to occur along Iraq’s border. Iran makes demands: In the discussions with Iran, topics included the na- 2007 24,800 tion’s nuclear program and its extended influence in the Middle East. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also demanded that the United States apologize for its policy toward Iran dating back to the 1950s. Additionally, on Tuesday, Iran successfully launched its first satellite into space. The 2008 31,700 U.S. State Department responded by calling the launch “a grave concern.” Although officials believe that the satellite launch is not a direct threat to security, the rocket does have the potential to be used as a weapon. = 5,000 troops

Compiled By: Sean Webster and Mike Zurn Source: Department of Defense World News 15 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 5, 2009 Rome is Zurning Iraqi elections show signs of a stable country Matt Greene The Carroll News The government of Iraq continued to show signs of progress last Saturday as Iraqi citizens voted in provincial elections. Fortunately, the atmosphere throughout Iraq was noticeably Mike different than the 2005 election. Zurn According to many citizens, Saturday was one of the calmest days since the United World News Editor States entered the country in 2003. Tight Iraqi Marijuana is bad, mmkay... security, which is becoming less dependent on American forces, proved to be effective as there were no reported deaths. At long last! Finally, some hero has ex- The absence of violence is being praised by posed Michael Phelps for the stoned hippie, both Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and pot-smoking menace he truly is. As an added U.S. President Barack Obama, who called the benefit, the mystery surrounding why Phelps elections “an important step forward.” eats over 12,000 calories per day has been While national participation was lower uncovered. than expected at 51 percent, high turnout rates We should all be so grateful to know that among the minority Sunnis and Kurds were such selfless vigilantes still exist to protect us seen as a key improvement from the 2005 AP Photo from stoners like Phelps. Without these heroes national election. [and UHPD], who would be left to patrol par- The escalation in violence following the Iraqi policewoman Hoda Salam holds up an ink-stained finger after casting her ties and expose evildoers? 2005 national election was largely attributed vote in the country’s provincial elections in Baghdad, Iraq. The elections occurred In case you have been living under a rock to the boycott of many Sunni citizens. Saturday with no reported deaths. and don’t know what I’m talking about, Mona DeBaz, international relations lec- record-breaking Olympian Michael Phelps turer at John Carroll University, said Sunni potential voters often found that they were Secretariat-based political parties also was photographed using a marijuana device turnout increased because they were unsatis- not properly registered. blame religious political groups for the na- (bong, for all you stoners) at a party. fied with their decision to not vote in the last In order to prevent car bombings during tion’s violence, specifically the swell in con- Since then, the story has dominated media election. the provincial election, the Iraqi government flict that required the United States to increase outlets and criticism has been firing at Phelps “The Sunnis felt disenfranchised, espe- also banned driving. This, however, pre- troop numbers just a few years ago. from all sides. Even in South Carolina, where cially in Mosul, where Kurds won because vented those not within walking distance of Until the results are finalized, the actual the incident allegedly took place, tough guy Arabs refused to go to the polls,” she said. designated polling stations from voting. representatives elected appear to be of little County Sheriff Leon Lott is considering But it seems as if Sunnis have learned from The results, which are yet to be confirmed, concern to the United States. From the U.S. charging Phelps with a crime. their mistake, recognizing that their interests can only be projected at this point. One thing perspective, the provincial elections will more Forgive me, but does anyone else see the will be better suited through the means of that many Iraqis will be eyeing closely is importantly gauge the stability of Iraq. More- irony in this situation? Not too long ago, government and not civil war. Surprisingly, how well the primarily religious-based par- over, the results could possibly foreshadow Phelps was being praised as an American the majority Shiite population had the lowest ties will fare. December’s national elections. hero. Now, the same people who were kissing voter turnout rate. “There is a consensus of moving away If the United States and coalition forces his feet are calling for his head. For what? Although security operated smoothly, from religious parties,” DeBaz said. do determine a date of exit in the near future, Because he smoked some pot? logistical problems prevented thousands of The move is due to a variety of issues the upcoming elections in Iraq will be vital in Lock him up with the rest of America. citizens from voting. Because ethnic and religious parties refused to improve, such as preserving the stability of the country and all According to a 2003 survey by the National regional violence has displaced many Iraqis, water and electricity. progress made. Institute on Drug Abuse, “more than 94 mil- lion Americans age 12 and older have tried marijuana at least once.” The difference here is that Phelps is not entitled to the same privacies that we are, which is ridiculous. I am not saying he should Nationalization of U.S. banks a possibility act like an idiot, but there are parts of his life not unusual for the government to interact a similar situation. Its solution was to tempo- to which we should not have access. Sean Webster Staff Reporter with them. rarily nationalize troubled banks so that the Let’s not forget that Phelps is only a According to Moore, Paulson switched to government could purchase the banks’ toxic 23-year-old guy. Young people, no matter Recently in Washington, D.C., the prospect this strategy to not only save time, but also assets at a reasonable price. how famous, are bound to engage in youthful of nationalization – normally a taboo topic in bypass the complicated matter of pricing the The strategy worked well, and within a actions, including recent Super Bowl MVP U.S. politics because of its socialist connota- banks’ toxic assets. However, four months and few years, many of the toxic assets placed Santonio Holmes. tions – has started to gain attention as a pos- roughly $192 billion later, many of those as- in the bad bank recovered and were sold for Even former Presidents George W. Bush sible solution to the current financial crisis. sets continue to plague the banking industry. a profit. and Bill Clinton have smoked pot. Note: While the Obama administration is trying The growing recognition of the need to Some economists and financial experts Clinton did not inhale. It is also important to to avoid resorting to the outright nationaliza- purge the banks of these assets has brought believe this strategy could also work in the point out that Phelps did not violate any rules tion of the banking industry, the failure of the about a potential plan which, similar to the United States. However, Moore warned of na- set by the International Olympic Committee, first half of the financial bailout to stimulate original strategy of the bailout, would involve tionalizing the U.S. banking system, because which treats marijuana differently by testing credit markets has led to calls for a new ap- purchasing toxic assets from banks and plac- it is enormously complex and more influential for it only during the Olympics. In fact, the proach. ing them in a government-run “bad bank.” internationally than the Swedish system. committee is confident and supportive that However, Scott Moore, assistant professor Essentially, it could discourage foreign Phelps will adjust his behavior. of finance at John Carroll University, said investors and increase credit protectionism, You might believe that none of the above that the bailout was able to bring a degree of which would further weaken the economy. reasons qualifies as an excuse, because Phelps stability to the financial industry. “The bad bank system Such a decision would also result in a bank- is looked upon as a role model. This is true; He said the bailout “lowered the libor rate,” doesn’t have to involve ing system controlled by politicians and young people everywhere look to him as an which especially helped by improving the bureaucrats prone to political pressures and example. However, I’m going to venture a ability of banks to loan money to each other. nationalization.” self-interests. guess that there isn’t much room for Phelps to Thus, the resulting lack of credit available is “The bad bank system doesn’t have to increase the number of kids trying marijuana due in large part to the recession that followed involve nationalization,” Moore said. (see above). the financial crisis. - Scott Moore Instead, the Obama administration may Moreover, most kids try marijuana due Although the bailout funds were originally JCU professor of finance simply buy the worst toxic assets at a low to the pressure around them from others to be used to purchase toxic assets (i.e., loans price. It could then insure the remaining toxic (siblings, friends, etc.), not because Michael that borrowers have stopped paying, or assets assets which would, according to Moore, “cre- Phelps does it. Finally, regardless of the pull whose prices are so uncertain that no one Then, banks would be able to raise pri- ate a market for them.” stars like Phelps have, parents are, in fact, wants to buy them) that were paralyzing the vate capital and grant loans without having Additionally, the administration could also the ultimate role models. It is their job to banking industry, former Treasury Secretary to worry about toxic assets eating away at follow the current strategy that was started prevent their children from using marijuana, Henry Paulson made a last minute decision their funds. by the Bush administration, which involved not Phelps. to invest the funds directly into the banks Furthermore, toxic assets in the bad bank injecting capital into banks through the pur- Anyway, are there not more prudent through stock purchases instead. that start to recover with the economy can be chase of stock. matters the media could educate the public This gave banks more control of the money sold by the government for a profit, reducing In turn, the administration could increase on? Maybe like a genocide that continues in they received and at the same time gave the the financial burden on taxpayers. the number of strings attached to make sure Darfur? Instead, let’s give the unnamed heroic government partial ownership of any bank it However, the government would still that the funds are used wisely, not haphaz- photographer of Phelps a medal (or cash). chose to invest in. have to make the complicated decision in ardly. Come to think of it, I wonder what the heroic Even though many view this strategy as a determining for what prices to purchase the No matter what it decides, however, the photographer was doing at the party. path to nationalization, Moore views it more toxic assets. While low prices would hurt the cost will almost surely exceed the remaining as a process of “national capitalization.” He banks, high prices would result in an increased $350 billion of bailout funds available, with Contact Mike Zurn at said that banks are one of the most heavily financial burden on taxpayers. many analysts putting the potential cost in [email protected] regulated industries in the country, so it is In the early 1990s, Sweden found itself in the trillions. So Much More Room For Activities! Sudoku Easy Intermediate Challenging

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The work being done by these individuals is conventional and those involved should be commended for spearheading a much needed project. What's more, the administration should approve the program and work with other faculty and administrators in ensuring the best possible resources for its JCU families. With the recent acquisition of the Green Road Annex, which actually has a daycare facility inside it, the administration could easily use the space to host the program. Additionally, staffing could be partially or fully comprised of both education and psychology majors who are working toward a career with child development. This would be a great opportunity for external experience and “ internship or practicum credit. Also, because many parents cannot find childcare for evening classes, having a program that catered to these needs would attract more graduate and non-traditional Cartoon by Joe Hinkel students, essentially increasing enrollment and stimulating rev- enue. Finally, if the program became open to members of the sur- rounding community, it would be a great way to help strengthen NOTABLE QUOTABLE the already disparate ties between the city and University. An accommodation such as this one is overdue — neighbor- ing universities like Kent State and Case Western have long been providing daycare services. It comes as a surprise that the “This is really, in my opinion, one of the administration has not explored this opportunity in the past and would be more surprising if it did not move quickly in working last cultural remnants of the ‘80s pop to provide a program such as the one proposed. culture era ... other than the mullet.” Editorial Slow search for an ombuds -Spencer Potter, a 28-year-old DJ who is selling the number “867-5309” he got for free five years ago on eBay. Last Monday, John Carroll University President the Rev. Robert Niehoff disseminated a campus-wide e-mail concerning the formation of an ombudsperson taskforce. In its May 8, 2008 “ issue, The Carroll News printed an editorial expressing the need for this position at JCU. An article also appeared in the same is- sue and stated that the University had begun to look into creating this position. That was more than nine months ago. While it is laudable that HIT & miss the University is definitely pursuing the creation of this position, it comes as a shock that it has taken almost a year to make prelimi- nary steps with the process. An ombudsperson is long overdue at Hit: Groundhog Day miss: Punxsutawney Phil sees his John Carroll University and we urge this newly formed taskforce shadow Hit: Ignatian Heritage Week Hit/miss: Snuggie blan- to move effectively and swiftly in their search. With such a di- kets sell four million nationwide Hit: Denny’s gives out free verse taskforce that includes the chair of the Sexual Harassment breakfast this past Tuesday Hit/miss: Steelers win Super Committee, the associate dean of students, a graduate student, the co-chair of the Diversity Task Force, etc., it is imperative that the Bowl Hit: Super Bowl commercials Hit: JCU Community Day group utilizes the diverse, individual attributes of each member to Hit: Men’s basketball come-from-behind win against nation- ensure that the candidates for this position are an excellent fit. ally ranked Capital Hit: KKG Dance Marathon raises $2,000 Additionally, the process and procedures for which students’ Hit: Matt Nathanson and Katie Herzig miss: Ohio Gov. concerns are judged by must be rigorously tailored to ensure Strickland’s proposal for a longer school day miss: Michael the best possible outcome for both the student and other parties Phelps photographed while hitting a bong Hit: Illinois Gov. involved. The point of an ombudsperson is to present an objective Rod Blagojevich finally gets impeached miss: Income tax perspective within specific situations. There is no room for er- paperwork ror in determining the outcome of a situation and we hope this new committee takes the initiative in creating a thought-out and beneficial process.

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Joe Hinkel Margaret Phillips Signed material and comics are e-mail: [email protected] Mike Spinelli Sam Gonder Beth Rini solely the view of the author. Rachel Zaccardelli 18 February 5, 2009 Op/Edwww.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Lo Castro’s Reverting back to old gender roles organizing budget-savvy weekend mother doesn’t know how to cook. Lowdown activities at home, washing the car, (She is the only person I know cleaning the house to eliminate a who can burn pasta.) She has never Gettin’ the costly cleaning crew, and painting washed a car or clipped coupons their own nails. and she doesn’t hang out with the word on: Don’t worry, moms, because a neighborhood moms. You might “Today Show” segment that aired notice that my last name is hyphen- Jenna Engaged? Why wait? earlier this week offers some con- ated, so maybe she is of a different Lo Castro Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Grab a Snickers. Caitlin Huey-Burns solation for you down-in-the-mouth breed. Yet, because of this thing that Campus Editor bunch: exercise for 30 minutes a kindergartners are calling a “tough Do you have a kid, no babysitter, norms have dissipated and walls day and sip chamomile tea. “Don’t market,” is my mother, and yours, and are still trying to make it to your of societal standards have been You know the economy is bad isolate yourself,” they also say. supposed to change? 6:30 p.m. poli sci class tonight? reconstructed—the blueprint for the when five-year-olds are using phras- “Join together with other moms in But I don’t think I am hovering Have no fears. Introducing John “American Dream” has finally been es like “tough market” and “finan- the neighborhood to release your in the left lane here. I am being Carroll’s latest attempt at accom- redesigned. And yet some are still cial woes” at circle time while their stress.” realistic. modating its students: daycare. flocking to the chapel with barely a parents are investing in hard liquor. Does the picture of a primped, Wall Street’s relapsing does not As of late, the University has bachelor’s degree and some pocket I am a babysitter, I know the word pressed and pearled housewife of mean that women’s roles must un- been kicking around the notion of change. on the cul-de-sac. the 1950s, with one hand on her hip ravel down the same road. Instead, offering childcare to both those While I know there are many stu- News reports tell us how the and the other on the vacuum cleaner, the economic responsibility should attending school as well as faculty dents attending JCU that are either economy affects everyone and come to mind? The only difference rest on the shoulders of everyone members. Personally, I think the engaged or married, this isn’t a ploy everything from those flirting with is that now, they must hold down a in the family, regardless of how far idea is great. Though I myself do to target them. For some, getting unemployment to the shelf-life of job at the same time. from a “nuclear” one it might be. not have any offspring, I think the married at this stage in the game is gossip magazines to zygotes. But By expecting mothers to bear the It is not a season of handouts, but project is both feasible and appro- the right thing to do. more recently, I have seen and read burdens of a bad economy, are we rather, hand-backs. priate given the fact that human The purpose of my diatribe reports reflecting the way in which reversing the female role that our Some of a mother’s “chores” can beings enjoy both post-secondary though is simply to discuss my our struggling financial system is grandmothers’ generation labored be delegated to her children and fa- education and procreation. observations, and if anything more, straining mothers. to advance? thers that can cook. Though gender All of this hoopla about babies shed some light on the issue. You Now that families are strapped After decades of women work- roles, opportunities and rewards in and balancing time got me ponder- see, I am a statistic. I am the child for cash, mothers are now respon- ing to separate sex and gender, does the work place are not as equal as ing about that whole phase a person of divorced parents. sible for putting more food on the the state of the economy suddenly some would hope, we should not dives into before reproducing – And for half of you reading this, table, revolutionizing leftovers, make the two inextricably linked? allow a bad economy revert them marriage – or as I prefer calling it, you are, too. But if you’re thinking clipping twice as many coupons, Perhaps I am being too liberal. My altogether. institutionalized monogamy (IM). about tying the knot, chew on this: As a 22-year-old, IM is waver- According to a recent poll by divor- ing at the very bottom of my long cerate.org, you have roughly a 37 priority list—right next to “become percent chance of getting divorced a domestic housewife” and “start if you marry between the age of 20 Wonderword watching FOX News.” But for and 24. some people, getting hitched has So much for making it to “til become the hottest attraction since death do us part.” But there’s no What does osculation mean? ‘N Sync toured with Bewitched. It surprise as to why this rate is as appears that many on-the-verge- high as it is – it’s typical for younger graduates conceptualize an ideal adults to be less stable – financially, chain of events in which Com- emotionally and psychologically. mencement is supposed to be Creating unnecessary responsibility subsequently followed by love, on top of an already compounded marriage and the cherry on the mountain of it simply creates stress. sundae, having babies. The way I see it, if you truly enjoy More than 30 years ago this someone and believe that he/she is was the exact case for many young your soulmate, then there should adults. My parents got married be no rush in legalizing it. A ring “Acting as if you’re the “A form of Australian “Committing a bank when they were my age now. And doesn’t change the significance of I bet your parents or maybe your a couple’s relationship. (Unless it’s best at everything. Acting strangulation” robbery.” friend’s parents were that age, a really huge rock, ladies.) like a tool. Stefanie Aulicino, Katie Goffos, too. If we all just took the time to Jose Juarez, junior junior Three decades ago, our culture, enjoy ourselves and our partners our society, was a lot different than (in an uninstitutionalized manner), sophomore it is today. Women were still revo- I think we’d find life to be a bit lutionizing gender equality rights, a more rewarding—and that 6:30 The act of kissing. Also, a kiss. war was on the verge of its demise p.m. poli sci night class a lot easier and peoples’ perspectives were still to attend. reflective of their traditional baby Contact Jenna Lo Castro at boomer parents. But now cultural [email protected]

That’s what See said: Forget Webster’s, try the Bobtionary what See said is always very author- Laxadaisical (laks-uh-dayz-ick- success in 2007. Vomitious (vom-ish-us) adjec- i-tative. ull) adjective, 1. excessively lazy. Rick-rocked (rik-rok-d) verb, 1. tive, 1. relating to vomit in some Debaclery (da-bach-lur-ee) Example: Someone who combines the opposite of being Rickrolled, way. Example: It’s not uncommon noun, 1. a debaucherous debacle. two words to form a hybrid word is trying to watch the Rick Astley for dorm bathrooms to smell vomi- Example: There is always a deba- laxadaisical in their creativity. video and getting sent to a different tious on mornings between Friday clery or two every Thursday night Patrangles (puh-trang-ullz) video. Example: I Rickrolled my and Sunday…or anyday if you’re on Coventry. noun, 1. the potato triangles served friend and he got me back by Rick- in Murphy. Generalinations (jěn’ər-ə-lĭ- at breakfast/brunch. Example: The rocking me, I was so confused. OK, so I basically just created Bob Seeholzer nā’shən) noun, 1. generalizing eggs are soggy, but at least the pa- Viverberate (viv-erb-er-ayt) a bunch of hybrids of words that Features Editor based on nationality (basically trangles are good. verb, 1. the reverberation of your already exist, but you probably I like making up words and I stereotyping/racism, but a much Propsperous (propz-purr-us) phone’s vibration. Example: I ini- laughed and might even use a few figured my definitions would be cooler word). Example: The first adjective, 1. giving a prosperous tially missed her text but saw it after of them in conversation so don’t be better than anything Webster could non-food-related thought that pops amount of “props” to someone. my phone viverberated. a hatriot. Instead be propsperous to come up with anyway. So it is with into your head when I say “French” Example: The crowd was very If you don’t get it take out your the debaclery that was this author- great excitement I present the first is a generalination. propsperous to the Scripps Howard phone, go to settings, go to text i-tative masterpiece. And if your (and probably last) installment of Hatriot (hay-tree-ut) noun, 1. National Spelling Bee champion. message settings and turn on the “re- hunger for humor wasn’t satisfied the Bobtionary: someone who hates something Recome (ree-cum) verb, 1. to minder” feature. Now send yourself then stop being laxadaisical and get Author-i-tative (aw-thor-ahy- with devotion. Example: I couldn’t become something you once were. a text and let your phone sit there some patrangles, you’ll feel better I tayt-iv) noun, 1. a piece of literature decide who was making me more Example: The 2008 Cleveland for 5 minutes. After it buzzes the promise. where the author commands respect angry, Tom Brady and the Patriots or Browns were able to recome to their second time go back and read that. Contact Bob Seeholzer at and obedience. Example: That’s the hatriots who wouldn’t shut up. 2006 form after their fluke year of Then laugh. [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 5, 2009 YOURVIEW You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty: Letters to the Editor The Spring Concert is Creed...or Hinder Economics of printing of these social norms were violated, SUPB claim is false. to look stupid. Word is, SUPB did and administration officials call quotas The Spring Concert is Creed. look into getting the King of Pop, attention to reams of wasted paper Actually, that’s wrong. The but the DeCarlo Center is too close Rob Pitingolo for justification. Realistically, this Spring Concert is actually Hinder. to Gesu. (A security nightmare). Class of 2009 waste was more likely a product of a That’s not true either, I apologize It will not be Michael Bolton, John Carroll University few bad apples than the community for lying to you. That did not come which will disappoint the huge Bol- JCU’s new printing policy has as a whole. The switch to the new from the lips of an angel. ton contingency on campus. proven unexpectedly controversial. printing quota, however, affects But, I have sources deep inside The Spring Concert will also Communication from administra- everyone on campus. Andrew Rafferty SUPB (I’m talking deep), and not be Tony Danza, because to my tion officials has described the goal Officials also like to tout that the Editor in Chief though I cannot reveal who the knowledge, he does not play an of the new policy as a means to historic average number of pages real performer will be, I can take instrument or have a band. conserve resources, reduce waste- printed on campus is only 325 per I have an announcement. you through the list of performers Well, that’s about as far as I got. ful printing and make our campus person, meaning most individuals Though the performer at this whom the school tried to get, but If you ever Google “musical acts,” a greener place; hurt feelings and will remain wholly unaffected by year’s Spring Concert will be re- could not. you’ll find that quite a few things lost nickels aside, this is a noble the change. What they may not re- vealed tomorrow, I have stumbled How did I know this? Simple. I come up. ambition. The economics of print- alize is that the new $25 allotment upon the identity of this award- learned from my sources that it was My honest bet is that T-Pain ing quotas, however, suggests an creates a new incentive to print as winning artist and have decided to in fact a musical act that would be comes back to finish the songs he outcome very different from what close to 500 pages by the end of share it with you, the reader. performing, so I simply Googled started last year. the administration intends. the semester, even if most of those In this very column, I will scoop “musical acts” and started eliminat- The man still owes us; we de- Behavioral economists distin- pages are wasteful, less individu- the SUPB announcement. ing people. serve to hear the end of “Low.” guish between two worlds in which als feel like they failed to get their Don’t waste your time by going Here are the results of the long, I’m waiting to find out how that we live, one governed by social money’s worth. Now that social to the Atrium this Friday. No mat- arduous process: one ends. norms and the other by market norms are out the window, users will ter who they claim to announce is It’s not Michael Jackson. If they Contact Andrew Rafferty at norms. If a friend offers to help feel justified in taking full advantage coming, this column is true and the announce it is Jackson, I am going [email protected] move a couch into your new apart- of their entire printing allotment. ment or study for a big economics And the heavy users who are exam, offering a payment for the afraid of exceeding the 500-page assistance seems unnecessary and allotment? Many have already even a little rude. Once market started hunting for loopholes – pe- norms are introduced into social titioning for an exemption from the situations, the future of the relation- Information Services department, usiness ship is often compromised. for example. In an e-mail exchange In his best-selling book, “Pre- with Stephen Dubner, co-author of dictably Irrational,” economist Dan “Freakonomics,” he writes to me Ariely describes a daycare center that the new policy is likely to back- that suffered from this unfortunate fire, adding that even without an mistake. Teachers, seeking to end exemption, heavy users may simply Borner their days in a timelier manner, induce their friends or roommates devised a plan they believed would into sharing unused pages; truly en- discourage tardy parents from trepreneurial students may undercut The real root of our picking up their children after an the administration’s five cent per agreed-upon time. The new policy page price and print away. economic problems stipulated that past some point, a Going back to Ariely’s daycare C fine would be imposed for tardiness. - he explains that once the teachers imagine that this is happening to a MBS that it counted on for income. The result? Parents continued pick- realized their unintended mistake, lot of other people on your street, in To make matters worse, imagine ing up their children late and felt they switched back to the old your neighborhood and across the these effects are happening not just much less guilty about doing it. system, only to find the parents’ country. As an effect of the falling to you but to many Americans. What does this have to do with behavior failed to revert back. At value of the house as an investment, Unfortunately, these things are JCU’s new printing policy? Until re- the end of this semester, the new people stop buying them. This not imaginary; they are realities cently, the market for campus print- printing system may turn out to be causes home builders to cut produc- and this scenario, in a nutshell, is ing was governed by social norms: a major flop, but returning to the old tion and stop purchasing resources the root of the problems with our print what you need but please do tried and true system may not be a Tim Evanko to build homes. As a result, they lay economy. not be wasteful. Regretfully, a few realistic option either. The Carroll News off employees. Those employees So how do we fix it? Clearly What exactly does the housing have house payments that they can’t stabilizing the real estate market is (real estate) market have to do with make because they no longer have step one on the road to recovery, but Vagina Monologues sexual assault taking legal action against their perpetrators. our overall economy? Simply put, a paycheck. how can it be done? Julie Bastianini & Regardless of one's personal real estate is the largest asset class Now imagine that investors There’s a boatload of bad loans Mary Santez views about the content of the show, in our economy, representing tril- bought investment securities that that were made to citizens who can- Class of 2009 we believe that, as a campus com- lions in value. Therefore, even small were based on the cash flows that not make the payments. More and John Carroll University munity, we can use this show as a changes in the real estate landscape came from your mortgage pay- more people are losing their jobs as can have magnifying effects. ments, called “mortgage backed companies make cuts to lower ex- As co-directors and organizers of catalyst to stand in solidarity with The U.S. housing market is securities” or “MBS.” These inves- penses, an effect of the three percent “The Vagina Monologues” for the survivors of sexual assault. “The currently in a period of price cor- tors were banks, financial institu- drop in Gross Domestic Product we past two years, we have had the dis- Vagina Monologues” has very much rection. From the mid-1990s until tions and private citizens. The banks saw in 2008. tinct pleasure of facilitating a unique shaped our college careers, and we 2007, housing prices were growing used the income streams from the All of a sudden the problem dialogue here on campus. Freedom invite you to attend this weekend's exponentially. This, along with MBS to make loans to businesses snowballs until…what? We have of speech for students and faculty is performance to see what our mes- lowered credit standards, attracted and consumers in need of cash never seen a problem of this magni- an important issue at any university. sage is all about. many people to buy larger and more for capital investment or a college tude in the U.S. real estate market. It is extremely important that “The valuable houses. education, etc. That means that there aren’t any Vagina Monologues” be performed As money flooded the housing Well, since you lost your job wily old experts who can steer us to maintain this standard here at The Carroll News reserves market, the bubble grew and grew working at Home Depot selling through the storm. Until we keep John Carroll University. While the the right to edit letters for until one day it burst. Today, houses building materials, you can’t make house prices from dropping any show addresses openly and honestly length and to reject letters if are roughly worth what they were your mortgage payment anymore further, unemployment will keep the issues of female sexuality in they are libelous or do not con- in 2004. (this is called “delinquency”). rising and we will remain stuck in language that is often explicit and form to standards of good taste. To illustrate, suppose you bought Now all those investors who the catch-22. It’s a dire scenario and direct, it's vital that the message of All letters received become the a house for $100,000 in 2004, by were counting on your payments one without any clear or concise this show be heard. property of The Carroll News. 2006 its value had probably climbed as a source of income can no longer answers. Ending violence against women Anonymous letters will not be to around $125,000 (an effect of the make purchases and conduct busi- It’s also a problem that won’t be and girls is, we can all agree, a published unless the source housing bubble). Today, your house ness. As a result, the banks stop fixed in a short period of time; it will desirable goal. “The Vagina Mono- would be worth $100,000 again. making loans and businesses cannot take years for the delinquencies to logues” seeks not only to promote reveals his or her identity to This has some major consequences. get credit to fund their operations come to a halt. We must hope that awareness about such violence in The Carroll News and the Suppose you took out a new mort- (like building new products and the leaders are now in place that a forum that is safe, but also to em- situation is deemed appropri- gage (for a home improvement or to hiring new workers). will innovate to fix our very real power survivors themselves. One ate in its anonymity. Letters to pay off old bills, etc.) based on your Thus, they fire employees and problem. hundred percent of our proceeds the editor must not exceed 500 house’s new $125,000 value. make budget cuts. The bank lost For if they are not, our country will benefit the Cleveland Rape words and must be submitted Unfortunately, today you cannot money on the bad loan it made to faces an extended period of dimin- Crisis Center's Judicial Advocacy to [email protected] by 5:00 sell your house for enough money you based on your inflated house ished economic growth and continu- Program, a worthy beneficiary that Sunday night. to pay off your mortgage loan. Now price and is now losing money on ing hardship. provides assistance to survivors of February 5, 2009 The Carroll news CLASSIFIEDS

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