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Sports in Celli honored as review Person of the Year Recap of the JCU The man behind campus sports accomplishments renovations and construction is in ‘07-‘08, p. 20 noted for his dedication, p. 12 THE ARROLL EWS Thursday,C May 1, 2008 Serving John Carroll University Since 1925N Vol. 84, No. 20 Free ride Ombuds could to Coventry a possibility Andy Johnson help your grade F Staff Reporter One thing is missing from JCU’s grade appeals process: someone for the students A plan is in the works that would offer John Carroll University stu- Andrew Rafferty student complaints about issues like merit. Grading JCU’s that it’s pretty dents free transportation to and Max Flessner Brendan much the stu- sexual harassment and racism. from Coventry Road on Thursday The Carroll News Forman, a JCU Grade Appeal Process dent by them- Still, the services of an ombuds nights. would not be exclusively for stu- While John Carroll University math and educa- Publicity: selves with no When the Student Union Execu- does have a grade appeal process tion professor, outside party dents. Forman pointed out that pro- tive Board first met months ago, one for students who feel they have said he believes Many students don’t know an investigating.” fessors could also go to the person of their goals for the semester was been treated unfairly, the policy is the current sys- appeals process exists. D An academic with complaints such as having a to establish student transportation to disruptive student in class. lacking one essential component: a tem can cause Process: ombuds is how Coventry, one of the most popular person to mediate the disputes. students to feel some schools Canisius College in Buffalo, hangouts for JCU students. The Undergraduate Bulletin lays “witch-hunt- There is no person whose job address this is- N.Y., is one of only three Jesuit Patrick McDermott, the Student out the five-step process. Students ed.” He said entails dealing with students sue. The om- universities that has an academic Union vice president, is spearhead- contesting grades. C- must first consult their professors, the policy cre- buds serves as ombuds. Jack D’Amico, a Canisius ing this project. He, as well as many and if no agreement can be reached, ates a “univer- Prospect for Change: a neutral party English professor, has served as the other students, recognizes the dan- then students need to appeal to the sity vs. student” to help settle school’s ombuds for the past three gers of students driving to and from JCU is looking to create an department chair. If still no settle- atmosphere that grade disputes. years. He does not make decisions, Coventry. ombuds position to deal with but rather helps the parties involved ment is made, the ultimate decision discourages “campus culture,” but not to It is a person to “Because Coventry is growing lies with the involved college’s undergraduates deal with student grades D whom students resolve conflicts themselves. in popularity, we felt it would be dean after a recommendation from with legitimate go when they “The role of the ombudsman is a good idea to create some sort of a randomly selected faculty com- complaints feel a professor to make sure everyone involved safe transportation for our students,” mittee member. from coming forward. has graded them unfairly or is creat- in the process is treated fairly,” he said. “Overcrowded cars and The dean can throw the case out Forman said, “The only thing ing an uncomfortable learning en- D’Amico said. students driving under the influence if he or she does not believe it has I don’t like about the procedure is vironment. An ombuds also fields Please see OMBUDS, p. 3 really make a strong case for this proposed service.” According to the Core Alcohol and Drug survey from 2006, 26.7 percent of JCU students admitted to John Carroll legend passes on driving under the influence. This is one of the main arguments the SU Katie Sheridan to think and to become closer to After serving as will use in convincing the adminis- Campus Editor God.” president for three tration to implement the plan. The Rev. Joseph O. Schell served Schell began working at JCU years, Schell took Another piece of evidence the at John Carroll University for nearly in 1944 as a philosophy professor. a sabbatical. He SU will use stems from a project 58 years before leaving in 2004. He He was noted for his clear teach- returned in 1971 to done by JCU junior Colleen Ca- held positions as a professor of phi- ing style and ability to engage the head campus min- vanagh and a few other students losophy, dean of the college of arts classroom in discussion. Schubeck, istry. At the time, in a public relations class. Their and sciences, University president a student of Schell and current re- campus ministry campaign was called “Don’t be that and founder of the campus ministry ligious studies professor, said, “He was different than girl, don’t be that guy.” program. Schell passed away last was phenomenal.” it is today. Schell It focused on observing the Thursday at the age of 93. Schell was promoted to Univer- created a team of behavior of students after exiting A man over six feet in a cassock sity president from 1967 to 1970. people instead of a local bar, asking them about how and a light blue jacket, Schell was During his time as president, he one chaplain re- they planned on getting home and easily recognizable on campus. had to deal with the Vietnam War, sponsible for all of inquiring whether they thought However, it was not only his tall riots and the Kent State shootings. campus ministry. some sort of shuttle service would stature and blue coat that made him The Kent State shootings were par- He also invited be beneficial. distinguishable. ticularly upsetting to the students. women to be part Photo courtesy of “The students really stressed Schell was what some referred They occurred before JCU spring of the team. Don Shula and the Rev. Joseph Schell. Paul Clapp that drunk driving or that [unsafe] to as the heart of the campus. The semester finals, on reading day. The Rev. Francis Cabbie D rides occur too often,” Rev. Thomas Schubeck said, “I al- The Rev. William Bichl said, Ryan said, “I don’t know anybody day May 1 and May 2 at The Church said Cavanagh. ways thought of him as Father John “Fr. Schell eased tension by making who didn’t get on with Schell. He of the Gesu. The funeral mass will The project concluded that a Carroll. He embodied the spirit and all finals optional.” knew the University extremely be at Gesu on May 3, at 10 a.m. the ethos of the place, its mission for Bichl added, “He was like a sur- well.” Memorial gifts are being accepted scholarship, challenging the students rogate grandpa to the students.” Schell’s viewing will be held to- to JCU in Schell’s name. Please see COVENTRY, p. 2 Index Inside this issue of the CN Campus 2 Campus Arts & Life Arts & Life 6 Features World News Features 8 Patrick Rombalski is select- J.K. Rowling goes to court College entrepreneurs The intricacies of the U.S. presi- Year End Special 11 ed as JCU’s 2008 commence- after suing a publishing com- get an early start by creating dential convention are explained. World News 17 ment speaker. Minuteman Chris pany that tries to create a their own businesses. JCU Bush meets with Palestinian Abbas Sports 19 Simcox gives a speech on bor- Harry Potter dictionary. “Sex students explain their busi- to discuss the formation of Pales- Editorial 21 der control and Student Union in the City.” The movie will nesses in book investments, tine states. Petraeus is promoted announces restructuring of make its premiere this sum- graphic design and landscap- commander of U.S. Central Com- Op/Ed 22 LSO, p. 2 mer, p. 6 ing, p. 8 mand, p. 17 Classifieds 24 2 Campus May 1, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Rombalski’s farewell to be at Commencement Matt Mihalich de Cristo.” The Rostro De Cristo is tics and culture, and the Rev. Greg “The Commencement speaker Staff Reporter a non profit Catholic program whose Boyle, founder and director of Jobs has the responsibility to give them mission is to provide spiritual and for a Future/Homeboy Industries. two or three things to think about, Patrick Rombalski, vice presi- educational opportunities for young Also, Leslie Lenkowsky, CEO of and that’s it. You want to reinforce dent for student affairs, has one final people from the United States to the Corporation for National and what their four years at the Jesuit task before completing his duties live out the Gospel together with Community Service, has spoken University means for them,” said at John Carroll University, and that the people of Ecuador.