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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student at Carroll Collected. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aC rroll News by an authorized administrator of Carroll Collected. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 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. at the Commencement ceremony Rombalski. is to deliver the Commencement Speakers for the Commencement in the past. Rombalski also acknowledges ceremony speech. ceremony do not receive monetary Along with Rombalski, the the fact that the Commencement Rombalski has accepted his same compensation; however, Rombalski Millor Orator will also present a ceremony brings the graduating position at Boston College after 11 is not concerned. speech. A committee chooses a class together – as a whole – for just years at JCU. “We do not pay our Commence- student to be the Millor Orator, the the second time in their tenure at JCU President the Rev. Robert ment speakers but have had very only student speaker at graduation, JCU. He recognizes the Commence- Niehoff selected Rombalski as the high-quality speakers honored to be based on speeches they submit that ment ceremony as one of the few speaker for this year. He and a com- a part of our Commencement here capture the Jesuit tradition and the times the entire community of 2008 mittee received nominations for the at JCU,” said Frantz. JCU tradition. will gather together with teachers, annual speaker and they decided on “It’s a significant, symbolic This year’s Millor Orator is administration and parents. Rombalski. event and it’s quite an honor to be senior Tom Haren. The Millor Ora- There are only two times the “He [Rombalski] has been a selected,” said Rombalski. tor is judged by their involvement entire class meets, in Kulas, at the “Our goal is to invite speakers friend and an asset to the University on and off campus, leadership and beginning of freshman year, and at Photo courtesy of www.jcu.edu over his eleven years, making deep whose lives are representative of commitment to learning, as well as Commencement. Patrick Rombalski connections with students, faculty the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the knowledge and identification of the “It’s a great honor to give that from John Carroll University at the and staff among innumerable oth- school. Schedule conflicts seem to Jesuit mission. address,” said Rombalski. “It’s re- Commencement. ers,” said Niehoff in an all-student be more of an issue when identify- Rombalski anticipates a Com- ally for the students – the graduating Schrieber and his wife are both e-mail. ing Commencement speakers,” said mencement speech that will also seniors.” JCU graduates. They are leaders in Niehoff’s assistant, Laurie Frantz. highlight the JCU Jesuit traditions. Martin Schreiber, the Chair of the greater Cleveland community, Frantz, said, “Patrick has been a Past speakers include Tim Rus- “You want the theme to be the Department of Nephrology said Niehoff. tremendous asset to the University sert, NBC Washington Bureau Chief meaningful. At the end of the day, and Hypertension in the Glickman This year’s commencement tying the Jesuit, Catholic mission to and Host of Meet the Press, the Rev. [I ask], what are the main lessons Urological and Kidney Institute at exercises will take place on May 18 his work in student affairs and also Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners, a I want to teach for their four years the Cleveland Clinic, will receive an on the JCU quad pending weather as the executive director of Rostro Christian commentary on faith, poli- here,” he said. Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters conditions.

Student Union proposes a University sponsored shuttle to the popular Coventry Road in hopes to prevent drunk driving Summer 2008 From COVENTRY p. 1 universities such as Xavier, Loyola invitation for excessive or underage Chicago, LeMoyne and Creighton drinking.” shuttle service would be very offer some variations of a safe ride Some students, like sophomore Renovations beneficial and utilized by many stu- program run by the school. Chris Koller, feel strongly against dents, but must be closely regulated McDermott feels that providing JCU offering these sorts of ser- These projects are all funded from the University’s planned to avoid abuse of the service. these “safe ride” programs would vices. improvement plant fund: Safety concerns have been an also increase enrollment. “I think if a kid decides to go issue while drafting the proposal. “I think that if John Carroll out and drink off campus, it should “We have been talking about provides some of these services our be up to them to figure out how *Renovation of the Jardine, Murphy, Student Conference and putting third party security on competitors are offering, we might to get back,” said Koller. “It’s Faculty Dining rooms each van,” said McDermott. “We become more attractive to many not the administration’s problem. *New student room lighting for the third and fourth floors just need to look into the cost and potential students,” he said. Students should have a plan to get in Murphy Hall feasibility a little more.” While the shuttle service would back before they even think about *New kitchen in Campion Hall One projected idea is that when ultimately require the administra- going out.” *Renovation of a two, four and six person suites in Bernet students arrive on the shuttle, they tion’s approval, JCU students seem The debate over whether this give their JCU ID to the security to be in agreement that they want it service would be a promotion of Hall officer. to happen. safety or a promotion of drinking *Renovation of a Sutowski community bathroom The ID will be returned to them Jimmy Treon, a junior at JCU, is extensive, considering the Jesuit *New entrance doors to the Rec Plex and the library at the end of the trip unless an said he thinks the shuttle would be values of JCU. *The varsity gym and auxiliary gym floors will be refinished, individual student becomes ill or a great idea. McDermott acknowledges that with new three-point lines for basketball to meet new NCAA combative. “It’s just one more safeguard providing students with transporta- regulations In this case, their card would against drunk driving,” Treon said. tion to the bars may be problematic *Various locations of lighting will be replaced by more energy be handed over to Campus Safety “Plus it would be a great service for for the administration, but he said Services and the student would be students who could not otherwise the benefits outweigh these prob- efficient units dealt with through the University get to Coventry on a Thursday lems. *Smaller improvements in the library such as new chairs in disciplinary system. night.” McDermott said he is not sure of areas and painting touch-ups The SU has also looked into Sophomore Pat Ahern said, any set timeline for this project to be “safe ride” programs at other Jesuit “It provides that convenience for put in place, but hopes to gain more Universities. According to McDer- students who don’t have cars, but support and give a final proposal to -Information provided by Bob Celli and Mike Roeder mott, a number of Jesuit or Catholic at the same time, may be an open the administration soon.

Campus Safety Log

April 19, 2007 April 23, 2008 April 25, 2007 CSS reported that a men’s bathroom in A student reported to EMS that some- An SSC manager reported that Hamlin Hall was vandalized and shower one in the WJCU office was holding a gasoline was siphoned out of his curtains were torn off the shower rails at sign stating that they were locked into vehicle in the Dolan Science Cen- 11:22 a.m. the radio station at 11:08 p.m. ter Lot at 2:10 a.m. April 27, 2007 Students reported that their items April 21, 2007 April 24, 2007 were stolen from a racquetball A CSS officer reported that a vehicle An RA reported that an intoxicated court at 3:05 a.m. boot was stolen at 10 a.m. student was out of control, roaming the hall and waking other students up April 27, 2007 in Murphy Hall at 3:43 a.m. A tipped over vending machine was reported at 4:49 a.m. These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 Minuteman sparks controversy over borders Caitlin Huey-Burns are littered with drug cartels and sex mantra of human rights, and Campus Editor trafficking has become a dangerous some of them were expressed trend among illegal immigrants, in Spanish. When Simcox’s Minuteman co-founder Chris which are harmful to both sides of speech exceeded an hour, a JCU Simcox spoke to a full house and the border. professor stood up, from the to the backs of protestors Tuesday Simcox termed the Minutemen audience, to say that the speech night in his speech hosted by the Civil Defense Corps as the “nation’s should cease. John Carroll University College largest neighborhood watch dog” Professor Sara Schiavoni of Conservatives. While Simcox committed to providing safe and the JCU political science depart- spoke of securing U.S. borders from legal passage for those wishing to ment served as the moderator illegal immigrants, a number of enter the country. He said that the for the event, fielding students’ JCU students, community members MCDC protects the borders from questions and editing potential and faculty held protest signs claim- the illegal immigrants he named as profane content. To a question ing the speech to be hateful. criminals, a civic duty he claims the regarding whether Simcox’s Simcox recognized that no hu- government has ignored. cause was controversial, Simcox man being is illegal, but that “in Simcox cited an incident in blamed media and college pro- a civilized society, human actions which several illegal immigrants Photo by Max Flessner fessors for “fomenting the issue can be deemed illegal by society were injured in a car accident on Students protested Chris Simcox during his speech on Tuesday and enjoying bias by creating a or by God.” He spoke to the ways U.S. soil and were immediately Simcox said that the MCDC receives edy for border control is to double boogy-man.” in which illegal immigrants injure transported to a hospital to receive requests from Native Americans to fences, engage in dialogue with the After Simcox vehemently state resources through their crimi- free medical care. secure the northern borders due to Mexican government to dissolve promoted the use of non-vi- nal behavior and the government Tensions in the room increased the fear of drug dealers entering the drug cartels and to bring illegal im- olence by the MCDC at the failure to secure porous borders. when Simcox called this incident country from Canada. migrants safely back to either their borders, a student asked why the Simcox said that 23 to 27 percent one of “universal health care” to The U.S is a popular destination, hometowns or legally through to anti-immigration leader called of illegal immigrants are in prison which protestors were offended. but open borders seems to sacrifice the borders. others to “bear arms” to secure for “doing the crimes that Ameri- Simcox said that Mexican borders the quality of the country, according He noted that the common mis- the fences in his magazine, The cans won’t do.” He encouraged the are attractive to Cubans who “can to Simcox, who compares illegal conception of illegal immigrants Tombstone Tumbleweed. audience to visit the borders to wit- cross the borders without even get- immigrants to foreign terrorists. is that they perform the jobs that “That term was a simple and ness the “terrible situation going on ting their feet wet.” The criminal illegal aliens “are as American citizens will not take. clever marketing tool to call at- and our civic duty to do something While the southern border con- vicious as al Qaeda,” he said. Several students wore T-shirts tention to the issue and attract about it.” Simcox noted that borders troversies thrive in the limelight, Simcox suggested that the rem- and held signs that boasted the the media,” Simcox said.

This is the five step grade appeal process the LSO restructured From OMBUDS p.1 JCU Bulletin: 1. Consult your professor 4. Dean can throw out process, allocation meetings and D’Amico said the importance Katie Sheridan budgeting limitations. of his position is to have someone case, or request a ran- Campus Editor - if no luck - Anyone can apply to be on the involved in disputes who is apart domly selected faculty 2. Submit a formal grade SOBB board. All Student Union from the administration and the committee Next fall, the Legion of Student members will be selected by Capas- department in which the grievance appeal to department Organizations will have a new so, Student Union President Molly lies. chair 5. Committee makes format. Delaney, SORB Auditor Matt Pinto He acknowledges that a possible - if no luck - Instead of all 60 organizations and Director of Student Activities problem with an academic ombuds recommendation to the having a representative in the LSO, Lisa Ramsey. position is that students may raise 3. The chair will consult dean, but dean can there will be a Student Organization The other seven applicants will complaints for subjective reason. the college dean make decision contrary Budget Board made up of 11 stu- go through an interview process. But, D’Amico said he only deals dents. Four of the board members Once selected, all members of the with one or two complaints each - if no luck - to it will be Student Union senators and board will receive training. To semester, and most are justified. the other seven representatives will maintain fairness, if members of the Common points of contention students using the resource for the ombuds at other universities. be chosen from an applicant pool. board are also part of other organiza- amongst the students who come wrong reasons, such as a way to ap- But according to Jonathan Smith, Sophomore Andrea Capasso, tions they may not vote if their club to him include changes in the syl- peal a grade on a paper they believe executive assistant to the president, vice president for student orga- is requesting for money. labus or the addition of new course to be too low. the possibility of an academic om- nizations, is responsible for the The group will have $55,000 requirements by a professor. LaGuardia said that most dis- buds will not be discussed. changes. to divide amongst the groups. Pro- Like JCU, the only place Ca- putes do not go beyond the student- Instead, the committee will She said, “We, the Student gramming will receive $30,000, nisius’ grade grievance process professor level. “In terms of having focus on creating a position to field Organization Review Board, have travel $15,000 and operating and is printed is in its Undergraduate an outlet for appeal, we have them,” complaints about “campus culture,” chosen to restructure the LSO in service will both receive $5,000. Bulletin. D’Amico admitted, “I he said. Smith said. order to have a more reliable and Next year budget limitations might have more customers if it was LaGuardia added that if the Still, the few academic ombuds efficient allocation system for all will include denying money for publicized a little more.” grade appeal process was better in Jesuit schools around the country student organizations.” food, recruitment, alcohol, awards, JCU Academic Vice President known, there might be more interest see the benefit of having such a The board feels that in the past, T-shirts and various other requests David LaGuardia said he can see in pursuing it. position. organizations were voting irrespon- not deemed worthy by the board. the benefits of having an ombuds He said adding information Kerry Egdorf, faculty ombuds- sibly. It is their hope that a smaller When the board is out of funds, no position, but he is skeptical of how about grade appeals on each syl- man at Marquette University, said, group will help focus the requests money will be transferred to it from well the person would be able to labus could have its benefits. “I think universities would benefit and better allocate the money. the other funds. mediate grievances. “As much information you can from having a student ombuds as Capasso presented her newly “The new budget board system “If a student feels they have get on a syllabus is beneficial, the well as a faculty ombuds.” structured LSO to the current group will be more reliable than LSO has been unfairly treated, I’m not sure problem is that they’re getting lon- Like D’Amico, she sees the posi- of LSO representatives. The pre- been in the past. Students will now what an ombuds person could do,” ger and longer,” LaGuardia said. tion as the easiest way to solve the sentation explained the redefined have a system that they can rely on said LaGuardia. This summer, JCU will form a academic problems that inevitably structure, division of funds, request for fair results,” said Capasso. He foresees a problem with committee to research the role of arise throughout the school year. Campus Calendar: May 1-7 1Thursday 2 Friday 3 Saturday 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday 765 Wednesday

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6 May 1, 2008 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News AND THE SEXThe girls are backCITY in town Anne McCarthy Arts & Life Editor

It has been four long years since the beloved, revered and adored “Sex and the City” television show went to reruns. The show was a cultural phenomenon, inspiring bolder fashion choices, a love of the Cosmopolitan drink and cementing the status of Manolo Blahnik shoes forever. It inspired books like “He’s Just Not That Into You” by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, and it brought fresh popularity to the “Sex and the City” books by author Candice Bushnell. And now, much to the relief of fans everywhere, the long-awaited movie is due out May 30 in theaters nationwide. “Sex and the City” was not just another television show; it was a way of life and a new way of looking at modern working women. Similar to what “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” was for our parents’ generation, “Sex and the City” was for our generation, albeit the latter proved to be far more salacious and scandalous. The show is viewed by many as a ground- breaking TV show that re-invented the way women feel about sex, their lives, their careers, their significant others and, most importantly, their friends. “Sex and the City” ran for six consecutive seasons, from 1998 to 2004. Proving its innovative ability and captivating appeal are the multiple Emmys and Golden Globe awards that the show has garnered.

The show takes place in Manhattan and centers on the Photo courtesy of sexandthecitymovie.com lives of four friends: journalist and dreamer, Carrie Brad- Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and shaw (Sarah Jessica Parker); art gallery worker and hopeless Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) are back for ‘Sex and the City: The Movie,’ in theaters on May 30. romantic, Charlotte York (Kristin Davis); publicist and sexual revolutionary, Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall); and lawyer and Those working on “Sex and the City: The Movie” have “Labels or Love,” is enjoying radio airplay. While details of sarcastic realist, Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon). been tight-lipped about the plot, but Sarah Jessica Parker let the plot have been kept tightly under wraps, there are rumors Together, these women explored life in the big city, discov- a few details slip in Vegas recently when she was accepting that one of the four women will die, someone will have a child ered new relationships, realized the importance of friendship the ShoWest Vanguard Award. and there will be a wedding. and endured tests of character, all while looking fabulous and According to the show’s Web site on hbo.com, Parker said, What is known for sure is that Mr. Big is back, Sarah Jes- having as much fun as possible. “What we tried to do is it’s a grown-up movie and I think sica Parker went through about 80 costume changes and the “Sex and the City: The Movie” almost did not get made. those people that have seen it have been very surprised.” She paparazzi constantly surrounded the set, prompting Parker to Regarding reasons for the film’s delay in production, Variety said, “There’s a seriousness about something that happens call it “madness.” magazine said, “The picture got close to happening about two in this movie, and it’s really about real life and your own We can only hope that “Sex and the City: the Movie” will years ago, but progress halted when Cattrall backed away. complicity and disappointments and the necessity of friends deliver for fans everywhere and only heighten the show’s She wanted script control and a salary close to that of Parker, at certain points, but really, as a grown-up to really take care legacy, rather than tarnish it. who was more highly paid than the others because she was of yourself,” But as any true “SATC” fan knows, it is impossible for the co-executive producer of the series. Whatever tensions existed The movie is already being hyped, with trailers appearing movie to be bad, because more “Sex and the City” is always are gone now.” on television and Fergie’s new single for the film sound track, a good thing. The CW plans spin-off of ‘90210’ Meredith Snow Former cast members have had mixed feel- Copy Editor ings when asked whether they would consider stepping back into the lives of their characters. After an eight-year vacation, it is possible Tiffani Thiessen, who played bad girl Valerie that classes will once again be in session for Malone for six seasons, told People she was the students of West Beverly High School. not interested in returning to her old zip code. According to reports, Rob Thomas, the cre- “I wish them all the best, but it’s not some- ator of “Veronica Mars,” is in the process of thing I will be a part of,” she said. writing a spin-off of “Beverly Hills 90210” When it comes to playing the virginal for the CW. Donna Martin again, Tori Spelling added that After a ten-season run where a cast of rich she would “love to somehow be a part of it,” young characters battled everything from drug even though she has not yet been contacted and gambling addictions to eating disorders, by the show’s producers. the FOX series ended in 2000. The show Spelling, daughter of the late “90210” launched the careers of eight young actors executive producer Aaron Spelling, told including stars Jason Priestley, Luke Perry, People that her dad “always wanted to do a and Jennie Garth. new version of ‘90210,’ so I’m sure he will Variety.com reported last month that the be beaming from above!” family the spin-off will be focused around Rumors concerning the spin-off have been would be similar to the Walsh family. In the running rampant across the Internet. ABC original show, Jim (James Eckhouse) and News reported that Thomas hopes blonde Cindy (Carol Potter) Walsh moved their teen- bombshell Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth) will aged twins, Brandon (Priestley) and Brenda return to the classroom of WBHS as a fashion (Shannen Doherty) to Beverly Hills from design teacher. He might just get his wish now Minneapolis, Minn. Photo courtesy of images.amazon.com that Garth has left the CBS comedy pilot of The still untitled spin-off will be centered Former ‘90210’ cast members may return as part of the CW’s new spin-off. “My Best Friend’s Girl.” on the Mills family. When Tabitha Mills’s According to a report by E! Online, Andrea drinking problem gets too out of control in Celia, have two teenagers: Annie and adopted be played by a white male. According to Ac- Zuckerman’s (Gabrielle Carteris) daughter California, her son Harry moves his family son Dixon. cess Hollywood, Dustin Milligan, who played Hannah Zuckerman-Vasquez, will appear from the Midwest back to his hometown. Producers are hoping to make the cast Henry on the CW’s “Runaway,” is the only ac- briefly in the pilot as the host of the school’s On the west coast, he takes the position of of the spin-off show more diverse than the tor signed on to do the show. “There is a plan news show, “Blaze.” school principal at his alma mater, West original cast. Along with new character Navid for bringing back one of the cast members,” A timetable to begin casting and produc- Beverly High School. Harry and his wife, Shirazi, who is Middle Eastern, Dixon will not Thomas told Access Hollywood. tion has yet to be announced. Arts & Life 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 J.K. Rowling goes to court Christine Cholewinski to continue with the encyclopedia” if the Staff Reporter lexicon comes to market, Rowling told The New York Times. J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular David Hammer, an RDR lawyer, told The “Harry Potter” series, is making an appear- New York Times that he feels that Rowling ance in the United States, in an unlikely place is acting out of arrogance. “She wants to be – a lower Manhattan federal courtroom. the only one to write this encyclopedia about Rowling and Warner Brothers are suing Harry Potter,” he said. “She’s determined to RDR Books, a small publisher from Mus- write it, and she doesn’t want competitors.” kegon, Mich., that is trying to print a Harry Rowling, however, does not believe the Potter encyclopedia based off of the popular lawsuit is about money but more about a “Harry Potter Lexicon” Web site. They claim “massive principle” regarding precedents that the book, written by Steven Vander Ark for authors. and three other authors, constitutes copyright According to an article by the Associ- infringement. ated Press, “If RDR’s position is accepted, it “I feel as though my name and my works will undoubtedly have a significant negative have been hijacked, against my wishes, for impact on the freedoms enjoyed by genuine the personal gain and profit of others and di- fans on the Internet,” she said. “Authors verted from the charities I intended to benefit,” everywhere will be forced to protect their Rowling said in a declaration to the court, as creations much more rigorously, which could recorded by The New York Times. mean denying well-meaning fans permission The initial lawsuit, filed in October 2007, to pursue legitimate creative activities.” suspended publication of the book, listed to Rowling’s character, Albus Dumbledore sell for $24.95. Roger Rapoport, publisher was quoted during opening statements, argu- of RDR Books, said they planned to print ing a similar stance. Lawyers asked U.S. Dis- 10,000 copies. trict Judge Robert P. Patterson, Jr. to “choose Lawyers for RDR Books argue that the between what is right and what is easy.” lexicon is a structured reference work with ad- Vander Ark, a genuine fan, initially de- ditional analysis, commentary and insights. clined RDR Book’s proposal to write an Known for her avid support of her fans’ encyclopedia partly because he believed it creativity, Rowling has never objected to would violate copyright law in print form. publishing literary criticism or reviews of the However, an RDR employee informed him Harry Potter books on the Lexicon Web site. that a print version of the Web site would not However, according to the BBC, Rowl- constitute copyright infringement. ing and Warner Bros. said that they saw a Still, Vander Ark insisted that the company distinct difference between fans publishing include a clause in his contract requiring the information on the Internet, which is free AP Photo publisher to defend and pay damages that might result from any claims filed against and not profitable, and selling the informa- J.K. Rowling, author of the ‘Harry Potter’ series, exits the Manhattan federal court tion in a book, which is intended to make the him, although he is not a party in the current in New York on April 14, 2008, after testifying on the first day of her trial against a publisher money. lawsuit. publishing company that planned to print an encyclopedia about the books. “I feel massively disappointed that this The trial comes eight months after Rowl- matter had to come to court at all,” Rowling the entire ordeal in court. According to a that she has stopped working on her new ing’s seventh book in the Potter series “Harry said. “Given my past good relations with quote from her in The New Times, the Harry novel. She is also questioning her own plans Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was released. the Lexicon fan site, I can only feel sad and Potter series was a product of times “when to compile an encyclopedia of the Harry Potter Rowling’s books have been published in disillusioned that this is where we have ended I was choosing literally between food and world, which would take two to three years, 64 languages, sold over 400 million copies up.” typewriter ribbon.” and whose proceeds would go to charity. worldwide and spawned a $4.5 billion film Rowling has been very emotional about The situation has upset Rowling so much “I’m not sure I have the will and heart franchise at the box office. Check out what’s happening this week:

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- Compiled by Lena Chapin 8 May 1, 2008 Featureswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Who’s the Boss? Three JCU students share their experiences about running their own businesses Wally Landscaping Klubek ‘09

At the age of 14, Wally Klubek was already busy Business Name - starting his lawncare business, named, Wally’s Wally’s Lawncare Lawncare. With financial help from his father, Klubek purchased a Jeep, trailer and professional Product/Service - 48-inch cut mower at 16 and made enough profit Lawn care, trimming, that summer to pay his father back. cleanup, landscaping Beyond general lawn care, Klubek also provides and mulching mulching, trimming, clean up and general landscap- ing to clients. Reason for Start Up - Klubek said that the best part about his job is be- Self-employment; no ing his own boss. “I wanted to start a lawn care busi- boss ness because primarily I love to be my own boss. As Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com opposed to most jobs where you have to get up, or else your boss will yell Profit - 20 contracts, at you or fire you, I had no boss besides myself, and I knew I had to keep $20-$40 a lawn my customers happy. Second of all, I really like being outside and cutting grass and landscaping. You get a great tan, and it keeps you in shape.” Maulin Book InvestmentsShah ‘08 In the winter of his freshman year, Maulin Shah began buying and selling books online in order to save money. However, as time passed, Shah began Business Type - turning the money saving venture into a way of mak- Text book sales ing income. When Efollett.com shows what books are needed for class, Shah goes to the JCU Bookstore Product/Service - to document the ISBN number of each book. Shah Buying/selling books then compares the prices of the books to see which is better to buy. Shah stated, “More often than not, I Reason for Start Up - tend to buy books online as it is much cheaper and Making passive income, saves me hundreds of dollars. Then once the class Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com saving money is completed, I go online and see what the “going rate” is for the current book and I also inquire at the JCU Bookstore. If the “going rate” is higher Profit - Varies by books online then I sell it online, otherwise to JCU. It’s not always for profit, but bought and sold the loss is much less as opposed to selling it back to JCU which does not offer you much” Shah stated that the amount of money he makes depends on the book he sells. However, Shah attributes his business attitude to trust. “Trust is key in any business and if your customers believe it, you cannot go wrong as long as you stay faithful,” Shah said. Features 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 David Graphic Brahler ‘09 Design

In the summer of 2006, David Brahler had the idea to capitalize on the growing graphic design market. Tired of sitting on the sidelines Business Name and watching other brands emerge, Brahler Brahle and his best friend, Brad, launched their graphic design business, Brahle. Product/Service - Brahler describes his clothing line’s style Graphic designs, T-shirts as having gone through phases throughout his three years at John Carroll. “I have gone Reason for Start Up - through my hardcore phase of skulls and Growing market for switchblades to a more juvenile stage that graphic design T-shirts produces shirts that are handmade odes to Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com cupcakes or typefaces,” Brahler said. However, Brahler explained that he is Profit - $10 per shirt, now moving towards more marketable groups to sell his product. hand-made designs have His love for American Apparel T-shirts due to their sweatshop free produc- prices to be determined tion and comfort fuels the supply of T-shirts he uses. Brahler also attributes his use of American Apparel T-shirts to their ability to hold silk-screen ink well. “The first batch of shirts were made by Jakprints on Chester Avenue. in Cleveland, but now I have moved toward producing limited edition shirts that I silk-screen myself. I purchase silk-screening supplies, such as screens, emulsion and ink at stores like Utrecht and Dickblick,” said Brahler.

Tips from the Insiders JCU students give their advice for future entrepreneurs “Starting any business is a risk, and if you can overcome that risk by looking at the positives and keeping your prices for whatever products you sell close to the competitor or better, you cannot lose. It’s hard at first, but you have to keep thinking about the pros and keep at it. The main thing is that you have to be passionate about any business you have. You have to believe in what you are buying or selling to make others believe it is the real thing. And one must always be trustworthy, or else they will fail and no one will ever come to them; that is a guarantee.” -Maulin Shah

“Some advice I would like to give other students is to just make sure you have a set schedule and stick to it. The hardest part sometimes can be realizing that no one is going to make you do anything in your own business, and you need to be disciplined enough to get up and do it yourself.” -Wally Klubek

“Go into it viewing it as a learning experience. Failure is inevitable if you are not committed 100 percent. Time management becomes even more difficult when you have to start rationing time for the business, a job, school and a significant other. Most people don’t realize the dedication and commitment that goes into starting up something like this. I know I didn’t.” -Dave Brahler Congratulations Class of 2008 Outstanding Student Leader NEED CAREER FOCUS? Nominees! ATTENTION ECONOMICS, ENGINEERING, MATH AND STATISTICS JUNIORS & GRADUATING SENIORS Marisa Benich Libby Bost Apply to Weatherhead’s MS Finance program and John Bugner complete a degree in just one year. Scholarships and outstanding Patrick Carpenter career and internship opportunities are available. Alison Cyperski Jason Czerwinski Prepare for a career in: Dan DiRuzza Investment banking Robert Duns Commercial banking Abbey Fox Private equity Investment management Caitlin Gall Corporate nance Rodney Gallaway Corporate development Amy Gourniak Risk management Financial advisory work David Graves Questions? Christopher Hooton Abby Joyce Contact our Admissions Advisors at 216.368.2031 or visit Elizabeth Lohr weatherhead.case.edu/ nance Gina Lubonovic Greg Lucsko Amanda Maggiotto Josh Merkle Emily Monteleone Charlie Ponyik Katie Russell John Simmons Ruth Tynen Adam Wagner Beth Wall WEATHERHEAD.CASE.EDU/FINANCE 216.368.2031 Greg Wehrung ms finance.indd 1 04/25/2008 9:41:18 AM Recipients will be announced at the IS A MASTER’S Come to Senior Celebration on DEGREE PART OF The Graduate School Thursday, May 15, 2008 YOUR CAREER Open House PLAN? Monday, May 12 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. O’Malley Center, 1st Floor Atrium

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Final Notes 12 Year-End Special Year-End Special 13 May 1, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 Person of the year Other influences at JCU -Compiled by Katie Mahoney and Jenna Lo Castro Patrick Rombalski Bryan Mauk Bob Celli Vice President for Student Affairs Labre Project, co-founder Executive director of facilities “Remain true to your calling and find a way “I want to give a word of thanks to every- to use that to give to the world. The regrets one involved - I couldn’t have done it without people tell me are that they never followed them. ” - Mauk Katie Mahoney physical enhancements students see each that sense of what motivated them. People • Started the Labre project with other The Carroll News day, Celli also structured a facilities Web site sometimes compromise too much, or take the that allows students to post their own work St. Ignatius alums at JCU job for just the big money.” - Rombalski Every year, John Carroll University stu- orders. • Not an instant success at JCU, first dents notice new dorm furniture, changes in Additionally, it provides updates on night only five people and PB&J the buildings and improvements on campus. • Worked to add value to students’ educa- renovation and construction projects. He also sandwiches However, very few students stop to think who worked closely with the University Heights tion even after they graduate • Their goal is to help the homeless is behind all the upgrades to their daily living Fire Department to modernize the fire alarm • Brought national Greek Life to JCU transition them in new lives environment. and sprinkler systems on campus to create a • Reshaped Residence Life The man behind the transformations is • Labre just passed the 300 participant safer environment. • Created more programming at JCU Executive Director of Facilities Robert Celli One of his biggest accomplishments is level • Upgraded club sports and his staff of facilities professionals. He has the Dolan Science Center. “You give your • Mauk’s goal is to create transitional spent the past eight years at JCU creating an whole being to this [building] and then all • Would like to see more attention to housing and a communal living en- ideal living situation for students. Addition- of a sudden the users move in and you real- women’s issues and alcohol abuse Photo courtesy of Bryan Mauk vironment for the homeless ally, Celli was the mastermind behind the ize it’s not your place anymore,” Celli said. Photo courtesy of www.jcu.edu • Keep values enriched in students Master Plan, which will continue to renovate “Perhaps people will step out of Dolan and the school for years to come. become strong leaders, and if you’re a part of Celli started his work with JCU in 2000 that, gave them a place to do their job, that’s as a member of the Turner Construction a great feeling.” Company team hired to provide management Celli helped to find a second source of Center for Service and Social services to the University on new construction power for Dolan in the past year and also Timothy Peppard projects. His company was hired to renovate helped establish an art exhibit room on the both the DeCarlo Varsity Center and Don science center’s first floor. JCU Police Chief Shula Stadium, as well as Celli’s personal Outside of JCU, Celli has had a hand in Action favorite – the construction of the new Dolan construction of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Science Center. Research Institute, the Cleveland Browns “What we’re doing here at JCU is worth- “One of the hardest things I found at JCU training facility and the Rock and Roll Hall while. If we help students thrive, help them was that things go on 24/7 here,” said Celli. of Fame. He explained the work on the Rock prepare to face the challenges in life, that’s “When I did pure construction, I had more and Roll Hall of Fame as “just wild.” Photo from jcu.edu knowledge of what was going on pretty much He met Tina Turner, The Eagles, Pink what it’s all about.” - Peppard on any given day on the site. Here, it simply Floyd and others. “The drummer of Pink “Immersion programs help stu- • Previously named the Center for became apparent that one needed to put faith Floyd asked to see the drawing of the build- • Started at JCU last June dents give more fully. They allow Community Service in the people you were surrounded with.” ing,” Celli explained. “And he said ‘you need • Working on processes of safety and students to really focus and discern • Has increased collaboration with “I was blessed to have a great crew to work to respect our tools, our instruments, and make parking who they want to become. The value Campus Ministry with,” he added. a display of them.’ And he was right.” Celli • Plans to increase communication about and growth that comes from that is • Goal is to increase volunteer In 2004, JCU hired Celli on staff perma- and crew brought in part of the Rolling Stones safety issues to prevent campus crises tremendous. The interest exists in the service among current students nently, and he has been attempting to improve “Steel Wheel Tour” stage and developed a • Strives to achieve mutual appreciation the campus on a daily basis ever since. community, we just have to meet those and faculty, and also alumni drumstick exhibit and a guitar exhibit. They between students and police officers “JCU is like its own little city,” Celli said. also built the “Wall” exhibit in honor of the needs and make connections with JCU • Increased interest in Immersion “We’ve got our own dining facilities, infir- advice given by the drummer. • Focused on needs of students and the community.” programs with students mary, things like that. When you look at it that After this academic year, Celli will be leav- • Respects his officers, “They are the only - Margaret Finucane, interim di- • Focused on concept of theory way, it’s incredibly efficient and interesting ing JCU to work for Donley’s Inc., a Cleve- employee who puts themselves directly rector for the Center of Service and and practice working together to work with.” Photo by Katie Mahoney land based and family-owned construction in harms way.” Social Action outside the classroom A major focus for him and his staff has company. He will relocate to Raleigh, N.C. been remodeling buildings and outdoor spaces and start building a new academic structure to become compliant with the Americans with at the University of Virginia. Disabilities Act. This includes putting a new Photo courtesy of Bob Celli Also, he will work with James Madison ramp on the Administration Building, updat- Bob Celli, executive director of facilities at JCU, has worked on the Dolan Science University in Virginia on a brand new dining ing a bathroom in Sutowski Hall, remodel- Center, Shula Stadium and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. hall, which is also accommodating the Fresh Beta Theta Pi Brian Williams ing parts of Millor Hall and this summer Foods Company, similar to JCU. performing renovations in some of the suites When Sasaki Associates, the planners a new sound system to enhance student life. “It’s been fun getting to know everyone [at in Bernet Hall. chosen to review the campus, visited JCU, Other tasks Celli has completed include JCU] in the different departments and hearing Fraternity Vice President of Enrollment Also, Schott Dining Hall will be remodeled Celli remembers them saying, “We’re too improvements to the Grasselli Library’s air their perspectives. I had to find equal balance to accommodate the Fresh Foods Company closed off from the town. The barrier needs conditioning system, new chairs and tables to make sure everyone was heard and thought that will be put into place this coming fall. to be taken down between the neighbors and in the library and adding Java City, Einstein’s of. If I was Santa Claus I’d fix everything, but “We are doing a great job in how we com- Along with this effort, the main confer- the University.” Having good relations with and Zoca. you’ve got to prioritize. I really wanted to help municate with and recruit students. We desire ence rooms on the first floor of the Rec Plex neighbors was paramount for Celli as the plan Some of his early projects were new cam- everyone, but it’s always a struggle to figure to have more people learn about JCU earlier will be renovated to compliment the LSC started to take shape. pus signage and a new front entrance on to the it out,” he stated. in the admission process. We have a great Room, which was completed over Christmas Celli explained that his goal has always Administration Building. “Adding stuff for For the future of JCU, Celli believes the story to tell!” - Williams Break. been to enhance living and social spaces for students, faculty and staff has been gigantic residence halls need to be updated. “No doubt • Motto is “Men of Principle: Gen- • Started at JCU in summer of 2006 The summer projects include a makeover students. “My job is to keep finding ways for me,” said Celli of his experience. about it,” he said. “We will do the dining hall, “At the beginning, we had 22 ran- of Jardine Room, Murphy Room, the old for making it fun for the kids,” he said. “It’s He also researched other possible reno- tlemen, leaders and scholars.” • Has redesigned admission publi- completed the science center and the stadium, dom guys placed together but it came Faculty Lounge and the Student Conference frustrating when you put up an exit sign on vations such as a dome on the varsity field, now is the time to turn our thoughts to the • Newest Greek Life group on cations, worked with financial aid together because we all share the same Room. Thursday and by Saturday three need replac- replacing the track and field, adding softball residence halls.” campus to streamline work study and loan work ethic. We knew there were going In addition to the physical changes on cam- ing. We worked very closely with Residence dugouts for the women and remodeling space His successor will report straight to Presi- • Focused on volunteer work and procedures pus, Celli and University leaders Doreen Riley for a new wrestling room in the Rec Plex. to be hurdles, but in my mind we have Life to get students to realize that the more dent the Rev. Robert Niehoff and also run all high standards • Plans to enhance school’s Web site and Jerry Sheehan focused a lot on developing things you break, the more improvements we Celli also looked at remodeling Murphy the housekeeping duties. surpassed our highest expectations.” • This summer, 11 members will go with video and interaction for stu- good relationships with neighbors around can’t do,” said Celli. Hall, renovating University-owned apart- “Jon Ivec [vice president of finance and -Chris DiNapoli, chapter president JCU during the creation of the Master Plan. “The money goes towards the elevator ments for upperclassmen, adding card access administrative services] gave me the mantra to leadership conferences dents and families Meetings were held at houses on Kerwick, keys you broke, instead of being able to make to residence halls and restoring the Hamlin ‘we need to leave this place a better place than • Next year will be dedicated to new • E n r o l l m e n t h a s i n c r e a s e d Milford, Belvoir, Claver and other streets to study lounges better. It just keeps you at status Quad. events and officer transitions we found it,’” said Celli. With all he has ac- Photo courtesy of www.jcu.edu since his arrival discuss the Master Plan and the University’s quo,” he added. Celli has been involved with Much of this has been carved out in a ten complished at JCU, it is clear Celli has stuck plans to become better neighbors. getting new equipment in the Corbo Room and -year and beyond facilities plan. Besides the to those words. 14 Year-End Special May 1, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Senior advice Looking out for you What to do with $120K 4 a.m. drunk phone call,” listen. In light of all of the extra stuff I did instead Find your true friends. In an effort to of homework since 2004, I managed to obtain maintain a well-balanced life, every person an internship that may lead to a job that pays needs the following friends: the drama queen, more than eight dollars an hour. If not, I’m the partner in crime, the dancing buddy at the sure I’ll be back at the same job I have held bar and the true friend. Elizabeth Taylor said, since high school, despite what my parents “You find out who your real friends are when will say. you’re involved in a scandal.” I define a real Regardless of what year you are here, there friend as the one who can calm you down is still plenty of time to enjoy your experience, Chris Ostrander Katie Mahoney when your life is falling to pieces. Find him regardless of how you feel the food tastes. Former Editor in Chief Former Sports Editor or her, and hold on tight. First, I recommend you find a friend from Every senior writes a staff commentary Learn your limits–about everything. I hope After four years, roughly $120,000 and Connecticut. MJ LaPerch is graduating, so about how fast these four years have gone, by the time you graduate, you know your own countless dollars wasted on adult beverages, rule him out. and how you shouldn’t waste it, and blah, limits on these issues: workload, lack of sleep, I am going to be given a piece of paper. Secondly, spend enough time on Facebook blah, blah. tequila, drama, relationships and wine. Said piece of paper will assure potential to send pointless bumper stickers, but not so I’m not about to waste 500 words on nos- Push yourself too far on any of those, and employers that I completed my three phi- much time that you leave it open on your talgic crap no one else cares about. Instead, you’ll end up crying on your best friend’s losophy classes, two religion classes and my computer when you leave for class, the bar here are the tough life lessons I endured, in shoulder (hence the importance of the previ- major classes to boot. or the Inn Between. my efforts to save you all from suffering the ous lesson). However, for everything I learned between Lastly, take the opportunity to live off cam- same learning curve. Take risks. It’s easier said than done, I real- the hours of 11 a.m. and 2:50 p.m., I learned pus for at least one year. The dorms are pretty Don’t try to avoid drama. It’s impossible ize, but you have nothing to lose by introduc- that much more outside of the O’Malley Cen- nice considering location to classes. (If you know how, shoot me an e-mail). The ing yourself to a new friend, or saying “hi” to ter and the Administration Building. However, being able to get a bed as big second you make a friend, start a relationship the cute guy at the bar. Luckily, Facebook has I was lucky enough to spend four years as you want plus the fact that you won’t be or join an extracurricular activity, you give made this even easier. You never know when playing two sports with guys who overused awoken by a fire alarm is pretty sweet. drama the green light to invade your life. It’s taking a risk could turn into a life-altering, catch phrases like “that’s what she said” and Don’t think your diet will change though. part of the experience. It sucks, 100 percent, absolutely amazing experience. gave nicknames that simply didn’t fit, like There will still be a healthy helping of pasta, but without the drama, I guess life wouldn’t Make yourself happy. At the end of the Bonesaw. Hot Pockets and Georgio’s Pizza being in- be as interesting? day, you only have to answer to yourself, I know that I would have surely found serted in your mouth. Trust your gut. Think you shouldn’t go out so do what it takes to be smiling as you fall friends who can recite obscure “Cable Guy” Don’t take this as a guide to college, there tonight? Think he’s a jerk? Think you should asleep. movie quotes elsewhere, but you can’t find is no such thing. study hard for that econ test? Yes, you’re prob- The biggest benefit of being in college the entertainment of a bus trip to Coventry But if you frequent YouTube, switch your ably right. The times I ignored my gut feeling is that you have complete control over your or Quinn’s. roommates stuff with the living room so were the ones that ended up with tears, fights life – including your grades, friends, entertain- John Carroll University certainly gave that he is technically living downstairs, and and failing grades. Have fun, but be smart. If ment and activities. Do what you want and me the educational experience I was search- attempt to perfect an impression of Charles your gut says “stay in and don’t answer his make it count. ing for. Barkley, you are on the right track. True life: I finally am Big dreams for little me overalls. Paleontologists are always photo- graphed wearing overalls. Maybe I’ll change my mind if they ever come back in style. a college graduate My hope of being a supermodel is over since I’m fairly certain I’m done growing, but world will hit them. Most look for their all my small frame hasn’t completely hindered important first “real” job with varying degrees me. Weighing in at under 100 pounds, I think of success. Others, like myself, decide to I could have a very successful career as a continue their education in graduate school jockey. I have big plans of going to jockey mostly because they fear looking for the Meredith Snow college (yes, they really exist) as soon as I am aforementioned real job. Some will go into the Former Copy Editor able to control my gag reflex when I’m around military, Peace Corps or other noble ventures the stench of horses. to serve a cause bigger than themselves. After the completion of my screenwriting To be honest, I’m kind of hoping none of Regardless of the decision made by the final next Friday, I will officially be finished the aforementioned career paths work out for Brad Michael Negulescu graduate, I have some news for you so pay with school. While it seems like most of my me, because what I really, really want is to be Former World News Editor close attention; life is hard. This world is go- peers are embracing this newfound adulthood, a decoy on “To Catch a Predator.” Since I’m ing to throw some curveballs at you during the I’m just not. In fact, I’ve spent the last school given children’s menus at restaurants from What can you say about the experience of next couple of years. But the most important year regressing back to the “I can do anything time to time, I think I could easily pull off college? It truly is one of the best and most lesson I can give to you is to never give up when I can grow up” motto that was so popu- being a fourteen year old left home alone. important times in the lives of those who are on your dreams. When those curveballs come, lar in kindergarten. I’m not refusing to grow My on-air experience from Fundamentals brave enough to challenge academia. the only way you can hit one is if you have up. I just don’t know where I’m going. of Broadcast Performance would actually And those who are able to persevere are the guts to take a swing at it. Apparently I didn’t get any of the memos come in handy when I invite the online creep- more than prepared to enter the real world tens I guess those Nationwide commercials sent over the last four years that reinforced ers into my house and say, “I’ll be down in of thousands of dollars in debt only to make were right when they said, “Life comes atcha the notion I was supposed to be using my 128 a minute. I just need to put on some socks.” miserable pay for an entry level job. fast.” Don’t worry though, our parents and our credit hours to select a career path. Being an integral part of this show would not But for the four years of undergraduate education have prepared us for this world, and This doesn’t mean that I don’t have goals, only allow me to meet Chris Hansen and his work (five and a half in my case), young peo- with the right amount of vigilance, maturity because I certainly do. But I simply thought fantastic voice, but I would also be helping to ple are allowed to live it up and have the time and courage, everything will work itself out. of my undergraduate years as a four-year decrease the Internet pervert population one of their lives with minimal responsibility. I will leave with an inspirational quote pause before I could move on to bigger and scumbag at a time. It’s the Jesuit way to make Then comes the often dreaded day known from a man who displayed all of the above better things. a difference, people. as graduation. Many college students don’t during a time of challenge most of us couldn’t I want a job coming up with new names for I’m running out of time to formulate a life- understand how rare a bachelor’s degree is, even imagine. Crayola crayons. I could really let my liberal plan, especially since my name is probably even today. Sir Winston Churchill once said of life, arts education shine with shades like “Army already written on my diploma somewhere. In Ohio, not even one in four people have “Every day you may make progress. Every Green Beret.” Or I could excavate dinosaur I won’t lie, it’s scary not knowing exactly a four-year degree. That number might be step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch bones in Africa. I picture myself wearing a what I want to be when I grow up. But lacking shocking, but it’s really not if you think about out before you an ever-lengthening, ever- wide-brimmed hat and aviator sunglasses as I direction makes me super brave from here on it. I mean, I am the first person in my family to ascending, ever-improving path. You know remove layers of desert dirt with a paintbrush. out because my life is no longer planned or get a four-year degree, and many of my friends you will never get to the end of the journey. The dream of being an paleontologist fails to calculated. As the old cliché says, the world is who started college never graduated. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds become a reality for the time being because my oyster. It’s time for me to take a big slimy After one graduates, the reality of the real to the joy and glory of the climb.” I don’t like getting dirty and refuse to wear slurp and hope that I’m not allergic. 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ConventionWith the conventions becoming increasingly important, confusion? it’s time to find out how they work

John Barack McCain Obama

Mitt Romney John Edwards Presumptive Republican nominee: John McCain Rudy Giuliani Bill Richardson

Presumptive? Democratic nominee: Unknown at this time Mike Hillary Huckabee Clinton AP Photos Preliminary Days 1 & 2

AP Photo AP Photo Three major candidates are still fighting to move to the White House in January. Keynote speaker Barack Obama (left) addresses the Democratic delegates and There are two preliminary tasks that need to be covered before the four-day convention keynote speaker Zell Miller addresses the Republican delegates in 2004. gets under way. The platform of each party for the next four years will be determined and the Credentials Committee needs to approve which delegations are being seated at the conven- tion. In the recent past, this has been a non-issue for either party’s convention, but with the controversy in Michigan and Florida this year on the Democratic side, the Credentials Com- mittee may play a major role.

The third day is when the delegates cast their votes and select a nominee for president. Traditionally, since the Day 4 1974 election when the state primary and caucus method of nomination were instituted, the convention has merely been a rubber stamp for whom- ever the people have selected. But things could be different in 2008. Each state delegation will select a leader to read off how many delegates each candidate will have won, and that will be the total number of pledged delegates that a candidate will have. If they are not over the magic number needed to nominate, then the super- delegates will announce whom they AP Photo are voting for. The nominee should President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with their wives at the Day 3 be chosen after the first round of bal- Republican convention in 2004. loting, but if needed, there could be The fourth day of the convention is the biggest day for TV ratings. The delegates first vote on AP Photo another round of voting. a vice presidential nominee. The nominee for president tells the convention who will be running Al Gore addresses the 2000 Democratic Number of delegates needed to with them on the ticket and the delegates confirm their choice. Following the delegates voting Convention after the delegates chose him nominate: on the VP nominee, the presidential nominee comes out and accepts their party’s nomination to be the nominee. Democratic: 2,025 for presidency of the United States and the fourth night has the big balloon drop. Republican: 1,191 Compiled by Max Flessner 18 World News May 1, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Petraeus promoted Your world... New lieutenant general to lead troops in Iraq Nick Alberstadt In Afghanistan, the U.S. has been encour- to the Max Staff Reporter aging fellow NATO allies to commit more troops to the conflict after having shifted Just over a year after becoming com- many assets out of Afghanistan and into Iraq Over the Hill manding general of the Multi-National in 2002 to 2003, said Mason. It remains to Force in Iraq, General David Petraeus has be seen whether Petraeus will continue this been promoted to chief of the United States policy with the United States to compensate and delegates. People who voted for Clinton Max Flessner Central Command. President George W. Bush for the overstretched military. in the big states are not going to stay home on World News Editor nominated Petraeus to replace Navy Admiral U.S. policy in the near future on Iran will Election Day if she is not the nominee. They William J. Fallon who resigned last month. be interesting and hugely important after Three’s company, everyone knows that. are going to go out and, for the most part, Petraeus received his promotion “because Petraeus assumes the top job at central com- Whether it’s a date you have tomorrow night vote for Obama. It is important to look at the he’s really good, he has good ideas and he’s mand, according to Mason. or a presidential election, there is only room total number of votes cast for the Democratic able to implement them,” said political sci- Though Petraeus is known to pay consider- for two. Fifteen months after the presidential Party versus the total number votes cast for ence professor Pamela able attention to Iran, campaigns officially kicked off, that’s what the Republican Party, not total votes for a Mason. Following the Timeline of American “there is no desire we have. single candidate. political outspokenness in the military for This means that one has to go; in fact the It will be easier for Clinton supporters to of Petraeus’ predeces- troop commanders in Iraq an Iran attack,” said next season of “Survivor” will be titled “The vote for Obama than it would be the other way sors as Iraq commander, around. He hasn’t been nearly as aggressive Gen. Tommy Franks Mason. West Wing.” he will also be able “to towards her as she has towards him, and I 2003 With a military that Unfortunately, the person that will need to make the resident look is already stretched be voted off the island next is Hillary Clinton. think the sharpness of her attacks will only good” and “assure his Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez thin by the conflicts in It is time for the two “tribes” to unite behind add to her overall unfavorable ratings, which succession that way,” 2003 - 2004 Iraq and Afghanistan, their leaders and see who will be the last are high nationally. she added. Even though which currently em- person standing – I think that’s the last TV Also, as time goes on, it looks harder and Bush will soon be out Gen. George W. Casey ploy 188,000 troops reference since I’ve never actually seen the harder for her to overcome Obama in pledged of office, his plans for 2004 - 2007 combined, the United show “Survivor.” delegates, and warnings have been issued United States policy States may not be able Sen. Clinton has fought a tough campaign, from party leaders that there would be serious abroad will receive Gen. David Petraeus to contain the conse- and although about a year ago it looked like repercussions from within the party if the su- continued support from 2007 - 2008 quences of an attack she would have the Democratic nomination per delegates took the nomination away from Petraeus. on Iran, Mason said. locked up by now, the math has changed whomever the people had selected. As chief of central Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno Petraeus will bring and Sen. Barack Obama is the Democratic It is unlikely that she will drop out before Nominated and up for Senate confirmation command, Petraeus will a broader view of the front-runner. the convention. She’s a Clinton, and she’ll take on greater responsi- conflicts in which the While it will be exciting to see how the fight to the bitter end. Jon Stewart recently bility than he had as the U.S. is currently engaged, and also those that convention plays out, there would have to be asked Obama if he did win the election would commander of Iraq’s Multi-National Force. could arise as central command chief. more pledged delegates up for grabs for her he expect to see Clinton at his inauguration Petraeus will oversee military and foreign “It’s good to have a general who can look to logically be able to continue. still campaigning. I’m not sure if he was jok- policy dilemmas including Iran, Afghanistan at conflicts regionally,” Mason said. Clinton did just win Pennsylvania, which ing or not, but it’s time for her to drop out and and Iraq. Petraeus’ promotion will not lead to Petraeus will be succeeded in Iraq by played into her basic argument – she is the let the Democratic Party unite behind Obama a change in policy regarding Iraq, but a con- Lieutenant General Ray Odierno, who has only Democrat who can win the big states and the way that the Republican Party has been tinuation of the current plan, and stabilization been second in command in Iraq for the past therefore the only Democratic candidate who able to unite behind McCain. of troop levels, Mason said. His successor 15 months. can beat the presumptive Republican nomi- The summer is a crucial time to campaign will “be on the same page about policy,” she The Senate may act on both nominations nee, Sen. John McCain, in November. and Obama has won the most votes, so he de- said. The other spheres of Central Command by next month, and Petraeus looks to move That argument does not carry much merit. serves the summer to campaign solely against influence, however, could be subject to a to Central Command headquarters in Tampa, While Clinton has won most of the bigger McCain, not both. It is time for her to pack up change in policy. Fla., by late summer or early fall. states, Obama has won the most votes, states and head back to her Senate job. Bush focuses on a Palestinian state World News Bridget Lynch Staff Reporter

After meeting with Palestinian President Briefs Mahmaud Abbas last Thursday, President George W. Bush said he is confident that Surfer killed by shark they can agree on the definition of a Palestin- ian state before he leaves office in less than A U.S. citizen died last Tuesday nine months. from bleeding after being bitten in the “I assured the president that a Palestinian thigh by a gray shark off of Mexico’s state is a high priority for me and my adminis- southern Pacific coast, according to tration, a viable state, a state that doesn’t look Mexican authorities. like Swiss cheese, a state that provides hope,” Although the U.S. Embassy in said Bush after the two men met at the White Mexico has not confirmed his name, House to discuss Middle East peace efforts. local authorities have identified him Speaking to reporters after their meeting, as a 24-year-old who was surfing with Bush said agreeing on the borders of that state another American. is going to be hard work, so he will return to the region next month to meet again with DNA clears prisoner Abbas. James Lee Woodward, who spent White House officials say those talks will more than 27 years in a Dallas prison take place when Bush visits Egypt’s Red Sea for committing a murder that he didn’t, resort of Sharm el-Sheik for a meeting with was freed last Tuesday after DNA evi- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. dence proved his innocence. AP Photo Abbas said he is confident that under an Woodward threw his arms in the air President Bush and Palestinian President Abbas met in the Oval Office last week. Arab peace initiative, more than 57 Arab and to a crowd of reporters after walking Islamic countries will normalize relations officials have subsequently scaled back the a framework peace agreement by January out of the Dallas courtroom. with Israel once they withdraw from occupied language on what they expect to achieve, with timetables and specifics leading to the This was the longest any wrong- Palestinian and other Arab territories. speaking recently about finishing an outline creation of a Palestinian state and not just a fully accused person has ever been The Palestinian leader said he has con- rather than reaching a peace agreement. “declaration of principles” as suggested by incarcerated in the United States. fidence in the president’s commitment to a In addition to the final borders of a Pales- some Israeli officials. comprehensive peace deal before January. tinian state, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators The administration had been holding out Virginia tornadoes “I cannot say that the road to peace is are divided over the fate of Jerusalem, new hope that it could arrange a peace summit paved with flowers,” said Abbas. “It is paved Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East during the president’s next Middle East trip, At least three tornadoes tore with obstacles. But together we will work very Jerusalem, and the right of Palestinian refu- the idea being to have Arab leaders endorse through Virginia last Monday damag- hard in order to eliminate those obstacles and gees to return to their original homes. Israel an interim statement demonstrating at least ing over 140 homes and injuring over 200 people. achieve peace.” said it will not accept a Palestinian right of some progress. Gov. Tim Kaine has declared a At the Annapolis, Md., peace conference in return to homes within pre-1967 Israel. But there are doubts about such a meeting state-wide emergency as hazardous November, Bush, along with the Palestinians Abbas, who is struggling for authority in among both Arabs and the Israelis, given the weather continues. and Israelis, pledged to make every effort to the West Bank against the militant Hamas slow pace of negotiations, and the prospects reach an agreement by the end of 2008. U.S. movement that controls the Gaza Strip, wants for the summit are slim. Compiled from CNN.com 19 The Carroll News Sportswww.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 Softball reaches postseason for first time since 2003 Pat Nygaard Both Thompson and Nairne ad- two-out single to left to bring in Staff Reporter vanced one base on a passed ball. pinch-runner freshman Jamie Col- Senior Staci Ziobert popped up ley to tie the game at five. The John Carroll University soft- to third base, bringing junior Tricia After Lippert shutdown the ball team entered last Wednesday’s Kuenzig to the plate. Pioneers offense in the seventh, the doubleheader against Mount Union Kuenzig doubled to left, scoring game headed to extra innings. College feeling pretty good about Thompson and Nairne to give the JCU loaded the bases with two their playoff chances. Blue Streaks a 6-4 lead. outs in the eighth. Bachman hit a But after being swept by the Pur- Lippert shut the door in the 12th grounder to the second baseman ple Raiders, that feeling changed. inning to preserve the victory. who threw the ball away. The throw- In game one against Mount The excitement in game one was ing error allowed the Blue Streaks Union, nothing seemed to go right matched in game two. to score two unearned runs and take for the Blue Streaks. Sophomore The Blue Streaks trailed by a a 7-5 lead. pitcher Sam Thompson was roughed score of 5-2 entering the seventh Lippert retired the Pioneers in up for eight runs in three and two- and final inning. Knowing that their order in the eighth inning to give thirds innings. season was on the line, JCU came the Blue Streaks the sweep they She got little help from her through in the clutch. desperately needed. teammates as the defense com- Senior Kelly D’Amato and After 20 innings of softball, the mitted three errors and the offense sophomore Julie Marlowe both exhausted Blue Streaks received Photo courtesy of Sports Information managed just three hits for the singled to start the seventh, putting some great news: Capital Univer- afternoon. Junior Jamie Smrdel and senior Ashley Lippert are two of the runners at first and second with sity was swept by Ohio Northern In game two, the Blue Streaks reasons why the softball team is headed to the OAC Tournament. nobody out. University, putting JCU back into were able to slow down the Purple Kuenzig laid down a sacrifice the OAC playoffs for the first time Raiders offense. Senior pitcher University sweep Capital University and gave her team a chance to win. bunt that moved D’Amato and Mar- since 2003. Ashley Lippert was able to limit in a doubleheader to have a realistic She went seven innings and allowed lowe up a base. With first base open, “It took a total team effort to get Mount Union to just two runs over shot at the postseason. just two runs before turning it over the Pioneers elected to intentionally here,” said Thompson. “Somebody seven innings, but the offense was And that is exactly what hap- to Lippert. walk senior Jamie Smrdel to load different stepped up each game.” shutout again. pened. After JCU scored twice in the top the bases. The Blue Streaks will battle No. The Blue Streaks finished the Even though their playoff chanc- of the 11th inning, Marietta pitcher Thompson then walked with the 1 seed and tournament host Musk- doubleheader with just six hits in es were slim, the Blue Streaks kept Erin Faulkner smashed a two-run bases loaded to bring in a run and ingum College tomorrow afternoon. 12 innings. their heads high and took care of home run to extend the game. make the score 5-3. Next up to bat The Blue Streaks lost a pair of With the pair of losses, JCU what they could control by sweep- In the 12th inning, Thompson was Bachman, who singled to left games to the Muskies by two runs dropped to 9-7 in the Ohio Ath- ing Marietta. It took extra innings led off for JCU with a double. After to bring JCU within one. each back in early April. letic Conference. The Blue Streaks in both games. senior Beth Bachman grounded out, After Nairne flied out to center However, this is a different Blue would need to sweep Marietta Thompson rebounded from her senior Jenn Nairne was able to reach field, freshman Angela Vistocco Streak team. Lady luck seems to be College, then have Ohio Northern tough start against Mount Union base on an error. came through in the clutch with a on the side of JCU as of late. JCU Athletics Weekly Round-Up Baseball Track Crew Charlie Duggan by a line-drive that forced him to Brian Fitts Tim Ertle Staff Reporter exit the game, the Blue Streaks Staff Reporter Sports Editor died, it was easy to have motivation turned to senior Brandon Kurtz. this week.” Coach Marc Thibeault’s baseball Kurtz struggled to contain the The JCU track program com- This past weekend, the John Car- Gallaway was extremely im- team took a major step backwards Purple Raiders offense as he gave peted well over the weekend at the roll University crew team did their pressed that the men’s novice team in their pursuit of the postseason on up six runs on five hits over the next Ohio Athletic Conference Cham- best to honor the legacy of the Rev. was able to manage a second place Saturday after JCU was swept by five innings. pionships. Joseph O. Schell, who passed away finish in the four-man race. Mount Union College. While the offense was able to The men’s team moved up two earlier in the week at the age of 93. “The novice team was absolutely If the postseason started today, put ten runs on the scoreboard, they positions from the 2007 OAC The men’s team, competing at amazing,” he said. “They really the Blue Streaks would not qualify. stranded 13 runners on base. Championships by placing seventh the West Virginia Governor’s Cup, came out of nowhere and were so JCU and Mount Union are tied for Unable to shutdown the potent overall. The women’s team, un- rowed in a boat named after the close to winning their race. It was fourth place as both teams own Mount Union offense and drive in dermanned due to injuries, placed former JCU president. really cool to see them succeed like a 10-6 record in the conference. runners, the Blue Streaks fell 13-10. ninth. The boat was a gift of admin- that.” Mount Union owns the tiebreaker. The losses marked the first time all Individually, six Blue Streaks istration to the crew team. It was After a pair of second place The Blue Streaks will be big fans season that JCU had been swept in earned all-conference honors. dedicated in April of 2005 to honor finishes last weekend, the team will of Otterbein College on Saturday a conference doubleheader. The women’s squad was well Schell’s dedication to the university look to capture a first place title in afternoon. The Blue Streaks need the In order to reach the playoffs, represented by junior Tara Ford, and its students. the next two weeks. Cardinals, who are 11-5 in the OAC, the Blue Streaks will need to re- freshman Alicia Giannell and junior Schell, who served as president This weekend, the team heads to to knock out Mount Union to have a turn to the form they were in last Julie Myers. of JCU from 1967 to 1970, devoted Athens, Ohio, to participate in the chance at the postseason. week when they easily disposed of Ford placed third in the high 58 years of his life to JCU, mostly Mid-American Conference Rowing Things started out rocky against non-conference foes Case Western jump, clearing 1.54 meters, just .08 as a professor of philosophy. Association Championships. Teams Mount Union and they didn’t get Reserve University and Allegheny meters behind the event champion. It is because of his efforts that from five different states will be better all afternoon. Freshman Tony College. Giannell jumped 5.27 meters in JCU became more involved in club competing. Evanko, who entered the game with The Blue Steaks hosted Case the long jump, despite fouling on sports. The following week will be a a 6-0 record, fell in a hole early as Western on Wednesday and put on four of her six attempts. Giannell Schell would have loved to see busy one for the squad. On top of he surrendered three runs in the first an offensive show, pounding the placed third and earned all-confer- what the club crew team was up to preparing for their finals like ev- inning. Spartans 15-3. The offense racked ence honors for the first time. this weekend. erybody else, they have to prepare He would get some help in the up 16 hits, led by senior Sean Mc- Myers, who won the 3,000- The varsity team managed to for the Dad Vail Regatta held in bottom of the third when sopho- Carthy who went 3-4 at the plate. meter steeplechase at the All-Ohio capture second place in the four-man Philadelphia, Pa. more Bryan Robinett brought home JCU hosted Allegheny College Championships earlier in the month, boat in West Virginia. Impressive, After taking their finals early in two runs on a RBI single to cut the the following day and it would be claimed second place in the same considering this event included the week, the team will join 130 oth- deficit to one. much of the same. After falling event by finishing with a season- teams such as Ohio University, ers schools from 35 states in making After both teams traded runs to behind 3-1 in the top of the second, best time of 11:48.34. Virginia Tech and West Virginia the trip to the city of Brotherly Love. make the score 4-3, the Purple Raid- the Blue Streaks tied the game in On the men’s side, senior Kevin University. Teams from California, Florida and ers would tack on two more in the the bottom half of the inning, then McPeek continued a brilliant sea- Senior Rodney Gallaway, former even Brock University in Ontario, top of the seventh and go on to win went on to outscore the Gators 11-2 son by capturing third place in the president of the rowing club, was Canada are scheduled to compete. by a score of 6-3. over the next six innings for a 14-5 discuss throw with a toss of 46.36 extremely happy with the results, Gallaway is hopeful that the The Blue Streaks hoped to re- victory. meters. mentioning that the team dedicated team will be able to closeout the fall bound in game two as they sent JCU will have to play nearly Freshman David Hickey earned their efforts to Schell. season on a positive note. senior Matt Fort to the hill. perfect baseball on Saturday during All-OAC honors by placing third in “We were trying to win this After defeating neighborhood Just as they had done to Evanko, their season finale against Heidel- the 400-meter hurdles with a time of race to honor Fr. Schell,” said Gal- rival Case Western Reserve Univer- the Purple Raiders jumped on Fort berg College. The Student Princes 55.42 seconds. laway. sity in a dual race on the Cuyahoga early. Mount Union managed seven are ranked No. 24 nationally. Senior Brett Cumbo placed sec- “Every time we race, we have River to open the fall season and the runs in the first two innings to estab- While JCU is playing for their ond in the 3000-meter steeplechase a pre-race talk with our coach. He second place finishes in West Vir- lish an early 7-2 lead. postseason lives, Heidelberg is play- with a time of 9:44.28 to earn all- tells us to try and find something that ginia, they have momentum heading After Fort was struck in the leg ing for the No. 1 seed. conference honors. really motivates us. After Fr. Schell into these next two races. 20 Sports May 1, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News SPRING

The moments April 5, 2008: The men’s golf team won the Pat Flowers Invitational for the first time in 15 years.

April 19, 2008: The baseball team overcame a seven-run deficit to defeat that were great Wilmington College by a score of 8-7.

April 15-20, 2008: The women’s tennis squad won four straight matches by a combined score of 35-1. in JCU sports April 26, 2008: The women’s softball team qualified for the OAC Tournament for the first time since 2003.

April 27, 2008: Senior Amanda Shannon became the first female golfer 2007-2008 to earn All-OAC honors. Photo courtesy of Sports Information Senior Matt Fort led the Blue Streaks pitching staff that topped the OAC in ERA. WINTER November 1, 2007: Senior Terry Walsh hit a jumper as time expired to give the Blue Streaks a 69-67 victory over Albright College.

December 21, 2007: Senior Alex Bernot was named OAC “Forward of the Year.”

February 16, 2008: The women’s swimming and diving team won the OAC Championship for the 16th time in 19 years.

February 16, 2008: Freshman Nick Grady earned All-OAC in three events and Photo courtesy of Sports Information sophomore David Essi in two events at the OAC swimming and diving championships. Sophomore Whitney Hamilton gave JCU energy at both ends of the floor. February 23, 2008: Senior Adam Pizzurro and junior Ben Adams earned a trip to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Tournament after winning OAC crowns. Photo courtesy of Sports Information Senior Kristen Kovach was one of five seniors on March 5, 2008: Freshman Lee Jennings and junior Rachel Price were named to the JCU’s swimming and diving championship squad. women’s basketball All-OAC squad. FALL September 8, 2007: A trio of freshmen, Melissa Thorne, Kelly Grieve and Michelle Grossman, led the women’s cross country team to a first place finish at Walsh University Pre-AMC Meet.

September 29, 2007: Junior linebacker Mike Nettling’s interception in overtime gave the Blue Streaks a victory against rival Baldwin-Wallace College, 20-17 to win the 19th annual Cuyahoga Gold Bowl.

October 26, 2007: Women’s soccer coach Tracy Blasius earned the 100th victory of her career with a 3-0 win over Marietta College.

November 3, 2007: The men’s soccer team defeated Capital University 2-1 in Photo courtesy of Sports Information overtime to capture the OAC Tournament title. Junior Ken Bevington excelled from his Photo courtesy of Sports Information defensive end position, totaling 79 tackles. November 6, 2007: Senior Melissa Drumsta and juniors Emily Jackson and Meagan Junior transfer Scott McKinney helped Gambone were selected as honorable mention Academic All-OAC winners. JCU capture the OAC Championship. Streaks of the Year

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Terry Walsh Jamie Smrdel Tony Evanko Meagan Gambone Ken Bevington senior junior freshman junior junior -Walsh capped off a bril- -To date, Smrdel is hitting -Evanko is tied for the -Gambone was named -Bevington recorded 79 liant career by being named .425 for the season. She leads league-lead with six victories All-OAC Second Team for tackles and finished second All-OAC First Team. He the team in home runs with on the season. His 1.14 ERA her fantastic junior season. in Division III with his 11.5 was the only player in the seven and RBI with 28, help- is the best in the conference, Her 377 kills were the eighth sacks on the season. His ef- league to finish in the top ing lead the Blue Streaks to and the opposition has batted most in the OAC, averaging forts earned him D3football.

ten in points, rebounds and their first OAC Tournament a league-worst .145 against out to 3.46 kills per game – com All-American Second assists. berth since 2003. the right-hander. fourth best in the league. Team efforts. 21 The Carroll News Editorialwww.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 Editorial Ombuds position missing Trying to resolve an academic problem at John Carroll Univer- sity can be a confusing and difficult process. While some univer- sities and colleges rely on the position of an ombuds to address these types of issues, JCU has never employed someone to fulfill this duty. Although the University has plans to hire an ombuds who will strictly address students, faculty and administrators with non-academic problems, the University has not considered an ombuds to deal with students’ grades. At Canisius College, the academic ombuds is a neutral person who helps resolve issues concerning students’ grades or conflicts that have arisen in classrooms. This person also helps to identify and evaluate options. Creating an academic ombuds position at

JCU would be a great addition to academics and help create an unbiased liaison between students and faculty. The administration should consider the benefits of employing an academic ombuds and look to add this position to the staff in the future. Also, the need to contest or appeal a grade should be included in all class syllabi. “ In order for a student to fix an academic conflict at JCU, he or she should first go to the professor. But, if the student cannot resolve the issue with the professor, he or she must then go to the department chair. Cartoon by Joe Hinkel If all else fails, the student must then take the issue up with the dean of the school and possibly a faculty committee. No where is there neutral person to listen to the students. However, having NOTABLE QUOTABLE an ombuds would give students a voice in addressing their own issues. The student could directly report to the ombuds who could then informally address the issue. Students would feel more comfort- “It was my big hope that people would get [the able knowing that their concerns would be handled confidentially and objectively. message] right away and at least put a thumb- The ombuds is definitely a productive means to facilitate healthy communication between students, faculty and administra- tack on the map as far as our location.” tors and would prove to be an asset on the JCU campus. -University of California-Berkeley graduate student James Karl Buck, on tex- Editorial ting the single word, “Arrested,” to friends using the micro-blogging site, Twit- ter. While covering an anti-government protest in Egypt, Buck was arrested Minuteman visits and put in jail. This single text is credited for saving his life. On Tuesday evening, co-founder of the Minutemen Civil

Defense Corps Chris Simcox, spoke at John Carroll University. “ Simcox, whose volunteer group works to secure the U.S. border from illegal immigration, spoke about citizenship, civic duty and liberty. Hosted by the John Carroll University Conservatives group, the event brought out people who were both supportive and HIT miss against the actions of the Minutemen. Although students’ views & differed drastically, many students and community members Hit: Relay For Life success Hit: Pieing a Carroll News were peaceful in their protests and should be applauded for their member Hit: Facebook offers new instant messaging ap- efforts in speaking out. plication miss: Wildfires rage in California Hit: Person of While the work of the Minutemen is controversial and has stirred debate about its legality, hosting Simcox proved to be a the Year, Bob Celli Hit: Summer vacations Hit: Stanley good move by the JCU Conservatives. The event fueled discus- Cup playoffs Hit: Thursday night is College I.D. Night at sions and stimulated current social questions. Those who dis- Progressive Field miss: Swimmer dies from 15-ft. shark at- agreed with the work of the Minutemen also attended the event tack off San Diego coast Hit: Reusable shopping bags Hit: and voiced their opinions. Take Back the Night rally Hit: Senior Week Hit: JCU men’s This type of open discussion was productive. Although some crew team places second in the WV Governor’s Cup miss: students became irritated and hostile, others were diplomatic on The end of Rafferty’s column miss(ing): A JCU academic commenting on the various issues being presented. Regardless of what an individual’s view may be on Simcox’s ombuds Hit: Last day of classes miss: Australia has more visit, it is encouraging to see students embracing their First cell phones than people miss: Miami Heat coach Pat Riley Amendment right of free speech. Clubs should continue to invite resigns from position Hit: JCU softball makes playoffs guests to speak about various social and political issues. Having this diverse range of speakers is educational, and also provides contrasting perspectives to help inform students.

Editor in Chief Campus Editor World News Editor Distribution ANDREW RAFFERTY Katie Sheridan Max Flessner Eric Primous The Carroll News [email protected] Caitlin Huey-Burns SERVING JCU SINCE 1925 Managing Editor Features Editor Arts & Life Editor Sports Editor Colin Beisel To contact the Carroll News: The Carroll News is published Kate McCall weekly by the students of John Rachel Szuch Tim Ertle Bob Seeholzer John Carroll University Carroll University. Anne McCarthy 20700 North Park Blvd. The opinions expressed in editorials Adviser Photo Adviser Copy Editors University Heights, OH 44118 and cartoons are those of The Robert T. Noll Alan Stephenson, Ph. D Cartoonists Meredith Snow Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Carroll News editorial staff and not Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Casey N. Kindle Thea Letteri Advertising: 216.397.4398 necessarily those of the University’s Business Manager Jenna Lo Castro Fax: 216.397.1729 administration, faculty or students. Joe Hinkel Meghan Wolf Signed material and comics are e-mail: [email protected] Alexis Hazboun Kerry Keyes solely the view of the author. Matt Mihalich 22 May 1, 2008 Op/Ed www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW A “fresh” point of view Lo Castro’s Staff Commentary I think I may have learned more huge part of my life on a daily basis. outside of the classroom. Last year at this time, I couldn’t wait Lowdown Mostly, I learned about myself. to leave my house and get away For the first time in my life, I really from my five younger siblings. Now, Gettin’ the felt like I was an adult. The days I can’t wait to go home and hangout of my parents watching over me with them this summer. word on: were gone forever. From now on, I I realized how much my friends will have a lot more responsibility mean to me. Not seeing them at Titillating summer in my life. school every day was tough to get Jenna Lo Castro revenue opportunities My main job at JCU was to be used to. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor a student. Living away from home While I could certainly make Tim Ertle Last week, I learned that whip long hiatus. This will prolong your taught me responsibility. new friends, I missed the people I Sports Editor cream makes money, and no, I’m responsibility of paying your cell I could go out on the weeknights made high school memories with. not talking about the raunchy phone bill and putting gas in your As the school year comes to an or skip a class and no one would Luckily, I have managed to keep in MTV Spring Break show that Cutless Supreme. Now, all you need end, we get the opportunity to do a even notice. It was my job to get to touch with most of them. features guys and girls sporting is your parents’ camcorder and a list- lot of reflecting and evaluating. We class and get good grades. I learned what (I think) I want to their very own sweet and sticky less amigo to be your cameraman. rate the performance of everyone Quickly, I saw that college isn’t do. Through my employment with bathing suits. If selling yourself to MTV isn’t from the people that make our food exactly like Animal House. the Sports Information Department It was during Relay For Life all that appealing, you can always to the people that teach us in the I learned a lot about time man- and my time with The Carroll News, that The Carroll News team mem- sell your body to the Ultimate classroom. agement as the distractions at school I realized that I want to pursue a ca- bers made a game-time decision to Fighting Championship organiza- I decided that after evaluating are plentiful. Sometimes you have reer in some form of sports media. orchestrate a fund-raiser in which tion. UFC is always looking for the performance of everyone else, I to say “no” to a game of Madden or I learned a lot of valuable lessons people could pay $1 to throw a young, agile people who seem to should take some time to look in the a trip to every freshman’s mecca on in just over eight months at JCU. pie into the face of a Carroll News be ambivalent towards keeping their mirror and evaluate myself during the corners of Cedar and Lee Roads As tuition climbs to over $34,000 member of their choice. (Kudos facial features fully intact. my freshman year. I realized that I to get some work done. next year and I review just how to Rafferty for the surge in dollar If you can live through just one learned an awful lot in such a short I discovered how much my fam- much money I spent in one year, it’s donations). measly match, you can earn up to period of time. I learned some from ily means to me. I would no longer nice to know that some of the best Anywho, after washing the $100,000. You may have to use a cut my very expensive textbooks, but see the people that had been such a things you can learn are free. sour-smelling substance from my of that for teeth replacement surgery own hair, it occurred to me that or a nose job, but you’ll still make making a monetary profit isn’t more than if you slaved nine to five that hard to do– it’s merely a mat- at Starbucks whipping up lattes for ter of what means you choose to the geriatric crowd. do it by. Not thrilling enough? If you’re With summer quickly approach- missing a few screws (which you ing and the need for fast cash spik- probably will be after your go with ing amongst JCU’s very own “Van UFC fighting) and have broken a Wilders,” it’s time to start thinking limb from doing something that outside the employment box. people could potentially view on Forget minimum wage, rotting YouTube, consider yourself the as a salesperson at J. Crew and perfect candidate for becoming an back breaking work due to your extreme sports guide. employment at Shrubs ‘N Stuff Worried you won’t have enough Landscaping down the street from experience? Surviving the food your house. of Schott, leaping over the huge The only things you need to puddles on campus and walking on come up with a fun, innovative Cedar or Warrensville Roads after and unregrettable summer job is a some Thursday night refreshments little creativity, lack of inhibition all qualify as near-death experiences and the ability to laugh at yourself that you have lived to tell about. in times of embarrassment. How hard can instructing whitewa- First, I would like to suggest ter rafters, kayakers or cliff-diving applying to every reality TV show really be? And I’m sure there’s some currently on the air. This includes great health insurance involved. “Real World,” “Tila Tequila” and Plus, even if the pay isn’t glori- “Flava Flav.” ous, you’ll be able to pick up the Granted, the shows don’t actu- opposite sex at a party with your ally pay you a lot to make an ass incredulous stories. of yourself, but being chosen will Contact Jenna Lo Castro at: force you to go on a semester- [email protected]

You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty: The chief’s farewell address empt from these wise words. That of Admiral Nelson couldn’t clear appeal process (see front page). If but the trays are stacked in plain is why I feel it necessary to inform up. Maybe I’m too busy, or maybe professors have enough room on a sight. It’s not like they are hiding you that, not only will this be my I just have poor time management syllabus to describe an attendance them throughout the cafeteria. So last column, but it’s not even going skills. policy, they have enough room to don’t worry, next year the hilarity to be a good one. I am also afraid that, as editor describe the process students must will continue, but maybe not in the Before you start rioting, let me in chief, my opinions would be go through when they feel they have same fashion. clarify. I love seeing my name and confused as the opinions of The been graded unfairly. I mean, I’m going to try to make picture in The CN way too much to CN as a whole. I’m pretty sure this That’s always been the point sure that each column has a point. give it up entirely. But next year is happening already, but this is my anyway. I wrote something ridicu- That means this one probably Andrew Rafferty some things are going to change. way of trying to stop this horrible lous in hopes that you would pick up wouldn’t cut it. Editor in Chief For example, I’m giving up this misconception. We have a lot of the paper to read this and then make I’m going to give perspective to Kevin Bacon once said that all prime real-estate to Bob (see next nice people on staff, please don’t your way to the real journalism; it’s what we’re covering, address what good things must come to an end. page). He’s a good guy, you’ll like associate them with me. in here, trust me. you, the reader, is thinking, and ar- But he never said anything about him, maybe even like like him. Giving up this post will also al- I have some pretty big projects gue why girls should give me their spectacular things like YWIR. I’m not going to write weekly. low me to spend more time doing lined up. For example, I know those phone numbers. Actually, I don’t know if Kevin I don’t remember the last time I actual reporting. For those of you Arrupe Scholars are up to no good I might be thinking of a new Bacon ever said that, unless he was finished this column by “dead”line. keeping track at home, you may have with their “Trayless Tuesdays.” I name too. Actually, I’ll have a col- talking about his career. But just Recently it’s been more like “feel- noticed I haven’t written too many actually think it’s a psychology ex- umn naming competition. because something is better than ing a little under the weather”line. news stories this year. I’ve written periment in obedience. People love Contact Andrew Rafferty at: good probably doesn’t make it ex- It was nothing that a couple shots one in this issue about JCU’s grades to complain about these Tuesdays, [email protected] Op/Ed 23 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com May 1, 2008 Seeholzer’s State YOURVIEW Letters to the Editor of Mind: Concerned JCU drastic sweeping change. Make the this belief will only apply to the Member system better, so that we can uphold legal setting. Respecting Your Elders Vernon Hall the values of old we hold so dear A courthouse saying gay mar- John Carroll University instead of assuming that any change riage is desanctifying marriage is Bob Seeholzer (slightly more) mentally unstable is good change, or that immediate only making a religious decision in Features Editor without it. Thank you for the op- To My JCU Family, change is always good. In many a legal setting. However, no govern- portunity. I would like to give a shoutout to situations, radical drastic change ment should, or will, have the right I’m going to depart from my I’ve spent every day since Janu- the Office of Multicultural Affairs is doomed to fail. Note: Radical to force private religions to perform typical silliness this week and ary running...a lot…outside in for an outstanding program on April Reconstruction, Prohibition, most gay marriages. This is a common attempt to write something mean- Cleveland. I didn’t always like it 18. Hats off to all of the graduates of the New Deal, and many oth- misconception. ingful (to those looking for another and the weather was hardly ever that received special recognition ers. Political conservatives should And don’t even bother using the ridiculous story: I apologize in ad- nice, but I still did it and that’s a for their accomplishments here at always support small government. “slippery slope” argument. Two vance, you can stop reading now). testament to my coaches and in JCU. Large governments are scary, bu- consenting adult homosexuals get- This might get more awkward than particular my teammates. Now for the negatives: Where reaucratic and expensive. To value ting married are void of many of the a Sally Field acceptance speech. I’m not going to beat around was my JCU family of administra- a government that controls too much legal problems that the other mar- I’m pretty arrogant, as any avid the bush – I’m not very fast, but I’ve tors, department heads, faculty, of our lives, both economically and riage scenarios, such as polygamy reader of this column can attest never worked harder or had more staff and others? I don’t want to socially, ruins basic liberty. and bestiality, have. (just check out some past issues fun being a below-average athlete leave out students, which are their If we’re paying less to the gov- Essentially, gay marriage bans of the CN). than I did this year. peer group. Again, I would like ernment: interest rates are lower, are unconstitutional, whereas the I don’t know if it’s pride or My teammates were very helpful to thank Janetta Hammock and housing is more affordable, job other marriage restrictions are not simply ignorance, but I’m often as far as teaching me ways to strat- her staff for all the hard work they opportunities are more plentiful and so. True social conservatives wish ungrateful to those who are always egize within races, warm-up and have done. The program and dinner the economy runs smoother. Free to protect life at all cost. This means there for me whether it’s parents, cool-down and just general running were superb. market capitalism is the economic fighting to end abortion. coaches, teammates or co-workers. knowledge. choice of all the most economically The true social conservative Ode to a Conservative Without their help and guidance, They gave me life advice too, viable countries. Keep in mind that, also thinks anything but a just war my life would be very different. by teaching me things like how to Robert Mitton as conservatives, we understand that is inherently unethical. It drives I don’t know about the rest of move appliances, kidnap a stuffed Class of 2008 one of the rights of the Constitution us further from our value of life. you, but I certainly can’t foot the toy, recognize undercover cops, re- John Carroll University is the right to pursue happiness The same values guaranteed in bill for my education right now. sist the temptation of looking at the The recent news about the means always securing the right the constitution. The death penalty Sure, I have a loan and I contrib- clock, and even how to fly. I want speaker the group called John Car- for everyone to have the ability to isn’t truly conservative because the ute as much as I can to paying my to thank them for teaching me what roll Conservatives is trying to bring succeed. system is flawed, so it has developed tuition, but without the help of my it means to be a leader. to campus has got me thinking. So, no true conservative would into the taking of a life based on parents I’d probably have to work This probably belongs in a blog Too often in this country, people support sweat shops, unfair trading race, financial status and state of a dead-end job at the age of 18 or diary…err, I mean a journal hear conservative and think Jerry practices or monopolistic action. residence. and miss out on the entire college (since I’m a guy) rather than a Falwell or Fred Phelps. A true conservative would see an You want to protect life, a so- experience. newspaper, but when I was given Too often people hear conserva- ideal free market where every price cially conservative tenant, then I don’t want to make it sound this column I was told I could write tive and think gun-totin’, Mexican is fair, and every worker is fairly don’t support a system that decides like the only thing they do is help about whatever I wanted. border shootin’ Chris Simcox. Too paid, because that should be the goal your ability to live in such a flawed me pay for stuff. I’m pretty inept The only two stipulations that often people hear conservative and of a true free market. Everybody system. in general and they’re always there I was given were to make it about think rich, white blue blood that in the free market should have the to clean up after my messes. I’d 600-650 words in length and make has money older than the Consti- ability to succeed as long as his The Carroll News re- like to thank them for everything it funny. After a lot of thought tution. This is an ode to the true success doesn’t stop, or even hinder serves the right to edit they do for me. I decided that this needed to be conservative. another’s ability to do so. written. letters for length and For awhile most of the people This is an ode to the politically Keep in mind that, in my opin- I knew at John Carroll were fresh- I know it’s not exactly humorous, to reject letters if they conservative. The conservative that ion, if the federal government had men, and they were some cool but it’s real, and I think we all need looks at the Constitution and sees a basic health insurance program are libelous or do not peeps. a little realness from time to time. an amazingly written document that where you could have government conform to standards However, over the past few (I promise there will be something must only be interpreted the way it paid insurance deducted from your of good taste. All let- months I have gotten more in- funny for you when you return was meant to be interpreted. The taxes, you would be guaranteed ters received become volved and met quite a few up- next fall.) conservative that doesn’t believe health care, while still driving com- the property of The perclassmen who I now know very Pardon my personal bias but I the Constitution ever “implies” petition and free market. Carroll News. Anony- well. They’ve done a lot for me think a track analogy is befitting anything. This is an ode to the social mous letters will not and as they move on from JCU I’d here. True conservatives look at all conservative. No, I don’t mean the be published unless the like to take this opportunity to give To everyone reading this, espe- things, including the Constitution, gay-bashing Phelps or the Mexican source reveals his or her them a proper send-off. cially those who are graduating: as and sees the beauty of the past. killing Simcox. A true social con- identity to The Carroll I wouldn’t have this column you come to the end of this leg of True conservatives see that core servative who holds basic human News and the situation right now if it wasn’t for the blind the relay of life, don’t forget to run values and beliefs of all time must values above all else. Gay marriage is deemed appropriate faith of those on the staff of The through the finish line and make be protected and are ideal. Now should not be barred, people. It in its anonymity. Let- Carroll News giving a journalistic sure you get in a good cool-down keep in mind that doesn’t mean that secures basic human rights, such as ters to the Editor must novice like myself a chance to try and stretch afterwards. conservatives are unprogressive, legal rights between loved ones, or not exceed 500 words his hand at something that he really I’ll be here to take the baton… and/or hate change. True conser- (God forbid) spouses, as well as the and must be submitted knew nothing about. STICK! vatives look at change as being Constitutional rights of separation to [email protected] by I absolutely love writing this Contact Bob Seeholzer at: of church and state, and fair and better done with slow, incremental 6:30 Sunday night. column and I think I might become [email protected] improvements of the system, over equal taxation. Keep in mind that

Student What renovations would you like Speakout: to see happen over the summer?

“All the buildings should have air conditioning “I’d like to see more food places on campus. and more parking.” Einstein’s just isn’t cutting it. It’d be nice to see -Nick Cannavino, sophomore “The temperature in the library needs the library redone.” to be fixed. It goes from one extreme to -Tricia Kuenzig, junior another.” -Jamie Filicko, freshman “The cafeteria should have more of a selec- tion. And there should be laundry chutes with “The older dorms need redone especially workers to do laundry.” the inside of Murphy and Millor. The track -Sam Stoll, sophomore definitely needs fixed as well.” -Alynn Martin, freshman -compiled by Colleen Saunier May 1, 2008 The Carroll news CLASSIFIEDS

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Renting to JCU dryer included. Spacious rooms, and Summer 2008 to join our crew and hospitals 216-831-3397 students is our business! 1 mile Large closets, and garage parking. (retirees welcome). Job duties may additional word. from campus 4 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Available June Rent $750/mnth. Single Family Home for Rent on include but are not limited to: mow- Newly remodeled, all hardwood ing greens, tees, fairways, rough To be placed, ads must be typed 440-542-0232 Wyncote Rd near Cedar and Belvoir, floors brand new appliances, private and bunker maintenance. If inter- Five bedrooms house for rent on 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, AC, appli- or handwritten clearly and leg- backyard deck and patio. This will ested please apply in person at the Washington Boulevard. ances, finished basement. $1200 / ibly and sent to or dropped off go fast! Call Michael 330 388-7798 Mayfield Sand Ridge Club Grounds at The Carroll News office with Currently occupied by JCU students. month Call 216-513-7974. Department, 1545 Sheridan Road Houses for rent on Cedar and on Completely remodeled. All appli- South Euclid, OH. For directions call payment. Warrensville. Call Grace: 216-751- ances. Bonus if signed before Janu- FOR RENT DUPLEX! 2007-2008 (216) 381-0078. 4519 ary 31. Call Elaine at 440-341-8494 school year near JCU. Warrensville Classified ads will not be run Shaker family looking for part- Center Road. Six bedrooms, without pre-payment. Duplexes for rent on Warrensville. GREAT HOME - 1/4 MILE FROM time help with children ages 2 & 4. completely remodeled, hard wood Call Curt at 216 337-7796. JCU Single Family, 3 Upstairs Regular hours from 7-9am Tuesday and carpet floors, updated four full Classifieds will not be taken Bedrooms,1.5 Bath., Spacious 1st through Friday mornings. Assis- 2456 Elmdale Road, 500 ft from baths, large living & dining rooms. over the phone. Deadline for floor, Finished Basement, 2 Car at- tance needed with trasporting to campus. Newly remodeled 4 bed 2 large eat-in kitchens, updated tached garage. 216 870-1640 daycare in the mornings. Must have classifieds is noon of the Mon- bath house. Available August 15. kitchen appliances, central air, RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILI- transportation. $12/hr. Call Sarah @ day prior to publication. For rent: recently painted -nice washer and dryer hookups in base- TIES, including cable and internet. 216.321.6475. kitchens - 3 bedroom up and 3 down ment. Four car garage, four parking Home has all appliances, washer, Looking for student (next school For Ad Rates and - extra rooms in basement - snow spaces. Each floor $1100 plus dryer, AC, and garage. Bonus maid year) with car who is able to drive Information: plow - lawn care provided - pres- security deposit. Call & Schedule service if all 4 rooms rented. Call children to after school sports. Days Phone: (216) 397-4398 ently occupied by J.C. seniors. personal tour today! 216.932.5555 Shannon at 440-821-8016 and hours vary from week to week Mail us at: Available June 1 - $900 a month. and are flexible. Pay negotiable. The Carroll News Beat the rush! 3 bedroom single fam- 932.6488 Warrensville and Meadowbrook, ily home. Modern kitchen with dish- newly decorated, 3 bdrm. suite Hours fall usually between 3:30- John Carroll Univ. washer, modern bathroom, washer Duplexes for rent on Warrensville. (half of double), air, all ap- 8:30. Call now if interested for next 20700 N. Park Blvd. and dryer. New carpet in living and Call Curt at 216 337-7796. pliances, alarm system. Easy 8 school year. Abbie (216) 374 5162. University Hts, OH 44118 dining room. Walking distance to minute walk to school. Occasional evening and week end JCU. 2 car garage. 3941 Washington Downstairs unit and Upstairs units Call 440.821.6415 baby sitter needed for one 3yr. old call 440-526-1723 or 216-276-3583 at 13726 Cedar Road for rent. 2, girl. Live within a mile of campus. Federal Law bans discrimination by race, sex, 4, or 6 bedrooms available, 3 full Very large 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath $10 per hour. Please call Debby at religion, color, national origin, family status and handicap 2607 Saybrook Rd bath. Newly renovated. Off-street house. Recently remodelled. Wood 216-410-2721 if interested. 5 bd/2 bath dishwasher, stove, in all Ohio rental property. The Carroll News will not parking. Near JCU campus and very floors, all appliances, washer/ knowingly accept advertising in violation of this law. As refrig. Walking distance to JCU H.S Chemistry/Physics Tutor close to shopping. Please call Dan dryer, ample parking, 5 minutes a consequence, The Carroll News will not accept rental Call Rob 440-623-3003 Lindner to schedule an appointment. to JCU available June 1st, $1200. Wanted:Eve's or Sundays in our ads that stipulate the gender of the tenants. (216) 374-5220. 216.288.7000 home located across from JCU cam- pus Call Joy @ 216.387.3882