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CThursday, FebruaryARROLL 23, 2012 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 88, No. 15 Tuition continues A history of diversity to climb and cooperation yields Dan Cooney Managing Editor

John Carroll University’s undergraduate full-time tuition rate will increase 4.8 percent for the 2012-2013 school year, the second a bright future consecutive year the University has raised tuition by that percentage. something other than Roman Catho- The increase will bring tuition from $30,660 this year to $32,130 for Camilla Thompsell lic, and 40 or so current students next year. The Carroll News identifying themselves as LGBTQ, Resident students will also see an increase in room and board, it has never been more important from $9,150 this year to $9,610 next year. Fees attached in addition to acknowledge and celebrate In 1935, three men represented to tuition, including those for health and wellness, technology and diversity. the entire population of JCU’s student activities, will stay the same at a combined $1,050. “We owe it to ourselves first African American graduates. In a letter sent to parents and guardians, JCU President, the Rev. and our community to be as Seventy-seven years later, JCU Robert Niehoff, S.J. wrote that the University’s Board of Directors informed as we can, so we has become a much more diverse approved the increase at its December meeting. can relate to and find com- university. However, students, “We weigh this decision against the overall needs of the University monalities with groups that we faculty and administrators are to ensure that we do not compromise the high-quality experience wouldn’t expect and form new continually expanding their efforts and education that all of our students have come to expect,” Niehoff friendships,” said sophomore to improve this standard. wrote. “These increases are needed to improve upon the quality of Christopher Wetherill, president JCU president the Rev. Robert our academic offerings, and support our faculty and staff in their work of Allies (a society for LGBTQ stu- Niehoff, S.J. has been working to pro- at the University. I assure you that we do not initiate these changes dents and their supporters). mote equality. An aspect of this com- lightly.” Today, JCU celebrates diver- mitment has been seen in the celebra- Graphic provided by Greg Petsche Vice President for Finance Richard Mausser said the increase will sity in a variety of ways, including tions of Black History Month, which translate into a wage adjustment for faculty and, for the first time in through the requirements for its have included an African American With 15 percent of the current four years, an increase for staff. liberal arts curriculum, its 20 cul- Read Through, Cultural Awareness freshman class surveyed identifying “We need to stay competitive,” Mausser said. “We’ve fallen behind, tural clubs ranging from the African Series speaker Daryl David and other themselves as non-Caucasian, 30 from a faculty perspective [in terms of compensation].” events to promote diversity. percent identifying their religion as Please see DIVERSITY, p. 2 The University’s endowment took a hit with the economic melt- down during the 2008-2009 school year. During the next two years, funding from the state – totaling over $3 million – was cut and federal aid was reduced. To make up for the outside aid losses, JCU increased its institutional aid to students beginning the next year, 2009-2010. Uggs or flip-flops? The 2008-2009 school year saw a 4 percent tuition increase from the previous year, and students experienced a 2.8 percent increase in 2009-2010. Weird winter weather warrants wondering “So what happened in those years is even those we gave a tuition Brian Bayer rate increase, we effectively awarded more aid to students intuitional fine with that,” she said. Elessa Young aid, to offset the impact of that because we thought it was going to Senior Clarence Semple is also happy with the warm The Carroll News be so great,” Mausser said. “And our concern […] is that if you lost weather. $4,000 in state aid, and that’s what some students were getting, they With the Mayan forecasts of the apocalypse just months “It’s weird that we haven’t had a lot of snow, [but] I’m wouldn’t be returning to campus. So we had a tuition increase, but away, the recent Cleveland weather has some students a summer baby, [so I’m] enjoying the warm weather,” wondering if the end really is coming. With highs in the said Semple. Please see TUITION, p. 2 60s and lows in the 20s, the weather pattern has been The facilities and maintenance departments have been anything but predictable this season. taking advantage of the high temperatures and no snow Tuition of some Ohio private universities At JCU, this comparatively mild winter has made being in order to prepare for the spring season. 50 outside in the Cleveland weather a bit more bearable for Facilities foreman Gary Paoletta said, “[The mainte- nance team] got a jump on their spring cleanup, [they’re] 45 many who expected much colder temperatures. Junior Joe Hayek said, “Last year we got hit hard in ahead of the game in getting ready for commencement, 40 February, [but] this year there hasn’t been a lot of snow, and they’re actually doing their spring pruning now.” [which] makes walking to class more enjoyable.” JCU Director of Physical Plant Bernie Beyer confirmed 35 Senior Megan Lutz has also enjoyed the warmer that this winter has been good for the University, due to less overtime for staff, less expensive snow removal and 30 weather. Lutz is on the JCU cross country and track teams, and trains and conditions outside in sunshine or snow. lower utility bills for heating. 25 “Out of all my winters at JCU, this has been my favorite “It’s had a good impact overall,” said Beyer. in terms of running. It is great to go out and run on the However, according to Graciela Lacueva, the chair of 20 beautiful days we have been having,” said Lutz. the physics department, this mild weather is not neces- The typical Cleveland blizzards, high winds and sub- sarily atypical. 15 freezing temperatures sometimes makes it difficult to run “With a year-by-year comparison, you cannot pin down a cause. When you look at fluctuations throughout the 10 safely or even breathe, according to Lutz. and board (in thousands) “The worst winter was the one we had three years ago. years, you will see a trend toward the change,” she said. Cost of attendance with room Muskingum College Ohio Northern Xavier University John Carroll University Marietta College Otterbein College University of Mount Union Heidelberg College College Baldwin-Wallace 5 Captial University I remember putting on every warm thing in my closet to go brave the elements at practice and still being cold. This Information provided by Richard Mausser. winter, it has been the opposite and I have to say that I am Please see WEATHER, p. 2

Inside this issue: Index Finance 13 Campus 2 Diversions 16 Wrestling team New York Times Editorial Arts & Life 4 17 heads to OACs, reporter dies in Syria, Sports 7 Op/Ed 18 p. 5 p. 12 World News 10 Classifieds 20 2 Campus Feb. 23, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Get to know... Allison West Services for students with disabilities has done a lot to improve the quality of education for all students. This January, Briefs JCU’s SSD welcomed back former coordinator, and now director, Allison West. After taking some time off in 2008 West Pot O’ Blue and Gold has returned to JCU. Party to celebrate athletes How long have you worked with SSD at John Carroll? What’s the best part of working with SSD at JCU? I worked in the SSD office as the coordinator (what is now the The best part of my job is working with students! This is the reason The booster club of the John Carroll director position) from 2005-08. After spending the last couple of I returned to JCU, because I missed the students and the interaction I athletics, The Blue Gold Club, will host years working in higher education in other settings I returned in have with them. It’s so rewarding to see a student be successful after the Pot O’ Blue and Gold Party on Friday, January 2012 as the director. I now introduce myself now as the overcoming many challenges in life. March 16, 2012. ‘old/new’ director. Fans, alumni and friends over 21 are Do you have any specific goals that you hope to achieve with SSD? welcome to join members of the JCU In a nutshell, what are your daily tasks? coaching staff and community in this My goals for the SSD office are to increase education and outreach celebration. Tickets are $30, and this price My daily tasks include the following: meeting with students to the campus community. Two initiatives I am working on are a faculty will include the pub fare, drinks, March for intake appointments, meeting with students for disability man- liaison program where faculty will partner with the SSD office to assist Madness on TVs, Irish music and dancers agement, coordinating accommodations, consulting with faculty, in educating the campus community and serve as advocates for students featuring Larry Bachtel on bagpipes. There administrators, staff and parents on disability needs for students, with disabilities. The second initiative is Disability Dialogues series will be numerous raffles including the and providing education and outreach to the campus community on where SSD will partner with other campus offices to offer educational drawing for a round-trip five-night package disability issues. brown bag lunch series throughout the academic year. for two to travel to Dublin, Ireland. Go to go.jcu.edu/pobg for details, online registration and payment. You may also – Compiled by Molly Bealin contact Jane Evans at [email protected] or 216-397-1663. Registration closes Thurs- day, March 8. Higher undergraduate tuition coming next year From TUITION, p. 1 steps to get us through that period that work.” Vice President for Enroll- ‘Our Greatest Year’ is of time,” Mausser said. “The in- Compared to other private uni- ment Brian Williams agreed with creases that we’re making now in versities in Ohio, JCU ranks 11th Mausser that the University has new play by alumni tuition are largely allowing us to in cost in terms of tuition, fees, increased financial support for effectively that got funneled in gradually get back and build up and room and board for this school students in recent years. “Our Greatest Year,” a new play by essence as a discount.” some of the stuff that we’ve taken year, according to U.S. News and “Families are understanding JCU English department alumni Robert During both the 2009-2010 and out that over the longer term will, World Report. more each year the importance Attenweiler and Scott Henkle, is com- 2010-2011 school years, to offset in my mind, adversely affect the Oberlin College was the most of filing the FAFSA [Free Appli- ing to Cleveland’s Dobama Theater in the increase in institutional aid, quality of the education.” expensive at $54,760 this year, cation for Federal Student Aid], Cleveland Heights, March 22, 23, and JCU implemented approximately Mausser stressed three items while Franciscan University of working with our financial aid 24.“Our Greatest Year,” a play about $4 million in expense reductions. JCU has not done to reduce costs. Steubenville was the least, ranking staff and understanding that in love, Cleveland sports and coping with The areas that produced the larg- Many schools have hired more 22nd at $28,320. choosing a school, it is not based both, premiered in New York City in est savings included restructuring part-time faculty as a cost-saving Based on data from the National solely on the listed tuition and June 2011, and received a great review medical benefits ($800,000), a measure, while JCU has not. Center for Educational Statistics, fees. So few students pay that from The New York Times. The play is two-week scheduled salary and “We think that impairs the JCU’s net price has come down full amount,” Williams said via a blend of live stage action and projected work reduction for staff and quality of an education,” Mausser as well. Net price comes from email. “Further, as the economy motion comics. administrators ($750,000) and a added. “Is there a cost associated subtracting the average amount of has been challenging the last few Tickets are $25 and $10 for students. voluntary staff and administrative with [keeping more full-time fac- financial aid awarded from the total years, families are more discern- For more information visit www.ourgreat- separation program for employees ulty]? Absolutely.” cost of attending JCU. During the ing about choosing a school. estyear.com or contact John McBratney at looking to leave JCU ($600,000). Except for minimal increases 2009-2010 school year, the most And our enrollment growth the [email protected]. Other reductions included invol- in first-year seminar, JCU has not recent statistical year available, the last few years is encouraging untary layoffs ($300,000), shut- increased its average class size. net cost to attend JCU was $21,850. that families do see the value JCU Model Arab ting down the former Bohannon Mausser also said the University That figure was $95 less than the and worth in JCU. However, that Science Center ($200,000) and has neither reduced the number of net cost the previous year. Again, does not mean that we are not League victorious reducing part-time summer stu- offered class sections nor moved to JCU was in the middle of the pack, sensitive to every family and their dent hires ($50,000). an online teaching model. ranking 12th, in terms of net price situation.” John Carroll’s students walked away Faculty wage freezes were also In addition, JCU has not in- for private universities in Ohio. Williams said that if current from Model Arab League with more included during the 2009-2010 creased the average teaching load Despite the rise in tuition, fresh- students need further assistance, total awards than the other schools par- and 2010-2011 school years. Tu- on its faculty, which is approxi- men enrollment has been steadily he encourages them to file their ticipating. ition increased 4.7 percent for the mately three courses each semester, increasing. After dipping from 792 FAFSA as soon as possible, The 10 students traveled down to 2010-2011 school year. Mausser said. freshmen in 2008 to 661 in 2009, utilize the financial aid appeal Miami University of Ohio with advisor The tuition increase for the “[Inreasing the teaching load] the last two years have seen growth. process and consider joining the Mona DeBaz, a political science profes- 2011-2012 school year primarily reduces cost, but it also increases In 2010, 702 freshmen enrolled at University’s Tuition Payment sor, Feb. 16-18 to participate in Model helped restore staff wage levels the number of students that each JCU and 744 enrolled in 2011, ac- Plan (TPP). Arab League. JCU students represented back to 2009 levels and modestly faculty is supposed to be in touch cording to statistics from the John Further information is avail- various councils for Iraq and Lebanon. increased faculty salaries. [with],” Mausser added. “There’s Carroll University 2011-12 Fact able at the JCU financial aid and Honorable mentions were given to the “We need[ed] to take those not enough hours in a day to make Book. tuition websites. following students for their representa- tion of their country in their councils: Devaughn Hammet, Samie Farhat and Higher temperatures means higher spirits at JCU Paul Hanna. Megan Everett and Diana Naoum From WEATHER, p. 1 usual change, Lacueva noted like Peru, when the glaciers The key, according to Lac- were awarded Outstanding Delegate the importance of recognizing melt, they cannot maintain ueva, is to educate the popula- for their individual representations, and the threats of changing weather their way of life.” tion on the dangers of burning Rita Rochford was awarded Outstanding According to Lacueva, this patterns. Coastal cities and cities fossil fuels. Chair. The Lebanon delegation received is a “La Niña” year, which is “Climate pattern changes below sea level will also suf- “Everybody has to col- an honorable mention for its representa- determined by analyzing the are causing glaciers to melt, fer if these patterns are not laborate,” she said. “If it’s not tion of Lebanon as a whole. temperature and direction of and if this continues, segments reversed and the ice caps reversed, it’s going to have ocean currents. of the population will need to continue to melt and raise the serious consequences for Although this is not an un- migrate,” she said. “In places water level. everybody.” Campus a Safety Log

February 16, 2012 February 19, 2012 Criminal mischief was reported in Murphy Hall A theft was reported at 9:26 p.m. at 11:37 p.m. February 18, 2012 Criminal mischief was reported in Murphy Hall at 12:52 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 Feb. 23, 2012 Student Union, SUPB and the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion host Celebrate Diversity Week Sunday, Feb. 26 Monday, Feb. 27 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Praise & Worship Diversity Workshop Post Secrets

Student Union will host a kick-off cel- At 7 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room, Post Secret is a community project ebration to Celebrate Diversity 2012. there will be an educational workshop that where people at JCU can tell their story They will begin the week with a wor- allows students to learn about diversity is- of experiences with and confronting ship service that defines, acknowledges sues on college campuses and discuss these bias, discrimination and intolerance in an and celebrates diversity and inclusion. issues from the student perspective. anonymous forum. Students can see some This service will be held in St. Francis Samuel Offer is a leader in the field of of the stories in the LSC Atrium or add Chapel at 8 p.m. and led by pastor in diversity and is currently the vice president their own story with postcards available residence, Rev. Valentino Lassiter from and senior consultant of the Washington at the table in the LSC. the department of religious studies. Consulting Group.

Wednesday, Feb. 29 Thursday, March 1 Make a commitment Cutlure Fest

As members of the JCU community, students Students can join SUPB for an explora- make a commitment to welcoming everyone – tion of culture through food, music and faculty, staff and visitors from diverse backgrounds entertainment, where students and friends and will work to ensure that everyone will find will enjoy lots of music and dance, a wide the University environment free of discriminatory range of food, arts and crafts and cultural conduct. booths and displays in the LSC Confer- Anyone on campus can make a commitment to ence Room from 7 until 10 p.m. promote a more diverse and inclusive campus com- munity by signing a commitment card in the LSC Atrium and wearing a free commitment T-shirt.

From DIVERSITY, p. 1 who were here prior to 1987 because it was so “Thirty years from now, the majority of the students different,” said former JCU Director of Multi- cultural Affairs Juliana Mosley Anderson. American Alliance to R.I.C.E (Realizing your in the United States going to college will be what Despite the school’s founding in 1886, Love for Cultures of the East), the Center Chester Gray was one of the first three African for Student Diversity and Inclusion, and the we now call the minority. Never again can our Americans graduating from JCU in the class Diversity Steering Committee. of 1935. About that time, he said, “We broke “From what I’ve seen, it seems like JCU students live in a world that’s 90 percent white.” ground out there.” is doing a good job promoting diversity,” Furthermore, up until the late 1960s the said freshman Alexander Peterson, president – The Rev. Edward Glynn, S.J. University was only open to men, not be- of R.I.C.E. Former JCU President coming fully co-educational until September Crystal Elkadi, head of the Middle Eastern 1968. Society, confirmed this sentiment. “Our soci- Even an alumnus from the class of 2000, ety really enjoys what we do on campus, and change their daily routine to actively show speakers, programs and one-on-one guidance. Noberto Colon, acknowledged, “When I got most importantly we feel comfortable and con- their support?” asked Wetherill. “Members Program Coordinator Salomon Rodezno said, here it hit me straight away: Where are the fident in expressing our pride and knowledge of Allies almost always have some story of “People come in with a range of issues who students of color? Especially since I know that of who we are and where we come from and discrimination or bias whether they have been want to share their story; they just want to get there are students of color in all the Cleveland enjoy sharing this with others,” she said. a witness to or the subject of it. The fact this their point of view across.” public high schools that are capable of attend- There are still clear challenges, however. behavior still occurs perpetuates the idea that The office hopes to act as a transformational ing this University.” “We still need to make people more aware as a campus we are not welcoming, though this force, where learning is a two way process, en- Former JCU president, the Rev. Edward but it is hard recruiting new JCU students as is simply not the truth as most JCU students couraging students to think critically about who Glynn, S.J. predicts that these demographic many are already involved with other things or are liberal and embrace diversity.” they are as individuals and within groups. changes will continue. settled in their schedules,” said Peterson. Curtis Walker, a student representative on “Our biggest challenge is getting our name “Thirty years from now the majority of the Wetherill said, “Bridging the gap between the Diversity Steering Committee, added, “We out there,” said Rodezno. “We want to build students in the United States going to college what you personally believe and you out- have a genuine goal beyond mere lip service healthy and meaningful relationships and let will be what we now call the minority,” he wardly express day-to-day is tough.” but the biggest barrier for students is looking students across the campus know that we are said. “Never again can our students live in a Furthermore, he wonders whether clubs past the preconceived notions of our campus there for them all.” world that’s 90 percent white.” truly engage people outside of their core as segregated. We all create assumptions and But John Carroll’s diversity strategy was Looking at our diversity and attitudes from members with their events. labels and we all need to change this.” not always this way. a historical perspective we can have hope, “Everyone eats and loves the free food The Center for Student Diversity and Inclu- “It is hard for me to see what it is today said Walker. because we’re in college and we’re poor, sion, which was renamed last summer, works and make sense out of what it was for students “We are not quite there yet, but we are but do they actually take anything away or with students during their time at JCU through who were here in the early 1990s and students headed in the right direction,” he said. Campus Calendar : Feb. 23 – Feb. 29 Wednesday 23 Thursday 24 Friday 25 Saturday 26 Sunday 27 Monday 28 Tuesday 29 SUPB hosts C.A.L.A., SUPB French Club and Manresa Retreat Confession at Fr. Mass in Rodman Making $ense Coffeehouse and Late Night Late Night host registration at 5 Cozzens’ office in Chapel at 5:05 p.m. financial workshop with Comedian host “Chopped” Mardi Gras party in p.m in the LSC the Administration “Backpacks to Arvin Mitchell Competition in the the Dolan Science Atrium. building from 2-3 Briefcases” in the 9-10 p.m. in The Schott Dining Hall Center Atrium from p.m. Jardine Room at Underground. 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 10 p.m.-10a.m. 7 p.m. 4 Arts & Life Feb. 23, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Oscar predictions 2012 This year’s Academy Awards are this Sunday. There’s an interesting batch of nominees in the race this year, spanning genres from silent film to gross-out comedy. It’s Clooney vs. Pitt, Streep vs. Davis, Scorsese vs. Malick. Who are you rooting for? The Carroll News predicts the winners and the losers – Ben DeVictor Best Picture Best Actor Best actress The Nominees: The Nominees: The Nominees: “The Artist” Demián Bichir: “A Better Life” Glenn Close: “Albert Nobbs” “The Descendants” George Clooney: “The Descendants” Viola Davis: “The Help” “The Help” Jean Dujardin: “The Artist” Rooney Mara: “The Girl with the “War Horse” Brad Pitt: “Moneyball” Dragon Tattoo” “Hugo” Gary Oldman: “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” Meryl Streep: “The Iron Lady” “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Michelle Williams: “My Week With Close” Should win: George Clooney’s performance is heartbreaking and Marilyn” “The Tree of Life” hilarious. The movie relies on his performance. “Moneyball” Will win: Unless the Academy goes the route of giving an actor an Should win: Rooney Mara is stun- “Midnight in Paris” award he doesn’t deserve as compensation for multiple snubs and ning and sexy in David Fincher’s awards the Oscar to Gary Oldman, Clooney has this in the bag. “Dragon Tattoo” adaptation. She’s Should win: “Drive,” a movie which Sidenote: Michael Fassbender was snubbed big time for his per- one of the best young actors out there isn’t even nominated, is the best movie formance in “Shame.” right now. of the year. Unfortunately, it’s too Will win: Even though the Academy ballsy, imaginative and bloody for loves cross-dressing roles, Close will Mr. Oscar. probably still lose to Viola Davis, who Will win: Since its release, “The Art- is the favorite. ist” has dominated the awards circuit. Odds are it has the Oscar locked up Best supporting actress as well. The Nominees: Sidenote: “Extremely Loud and In- Bérénice Bejo: “The Artist” credibly Close” is awful. Jessica Chastain: “The Help” Melissa McCarthy: “Bridesmaids”

Best original score Photo from fusedfilm.com Janet McTeer: “Albert Nobbs” “Hugo” Octavia Spencer: “The Help” The Nominees: Best supporting actor John Williams: “The Adventures of Tintin” Should win: Melissa McCarthy is downright Ludovic Bource: “The Artist” The Nominees: hilarious in “Bridesmaids.” Plus, it’s about Howard Shore: “Hugo” Kenneth Branagh: “My Week With Marilyn” time an Oscar goes to a comedic role. Alberto Iglesias: “Tinker Tailor Soldier Jonah Hill: “Moneyball” Will win: Octavia Spencer gives a great per- Spy” Nick Nolte: “Warrior” formance and is the critic’s favorite. John Williams: “War Horse” Christopher Plummer: “Beginners” Max von Sydow: “Extremely Loud and Incred- Best animated film Should win: “The Adventures of Tintin” is ibly Close” The Nominees: Williams’s densest, most complicated and “A Cat in Paris” best score in years. He’s still got it. Plus, “The Should win: We live in a world where Jonah Hill “Chico & Rita” Artist” score is a ripoff of the “Vertigo” score is an Oscar nominee. Think about that. Anyway, “Kung Fu Panda 2” anyway. Christopher Plummer deserves it. “Puss in Boots” Will win: Williams has won too many Os- Will win: Plummer’s won everything so far. It’s “Rango” cars, so hopefully this one will go to Howard his to lose. Shore. Should win: It’s astounding that “The Adventures Best director of Tintin” wasn’t nominated for this award after The Nominees: winning the Golden Globe in the same category. Michel Hazanavicius: “The Artist” Not to mention it’s far and away the best animated Alexander Payne: “The Descendants” movie of the year. Martin Scorsese: “Hugo” Will win: “Rango,” because the Academy prob- Woody Allen: “Midnight in Paris” ably hasn’t even watched the other nominees. Terrence Malick: “The Tree of Life” Sidenote: “Cars 2” is so horrible that “Puss in Boots” beat it for a nomination. Ouch. Should win: Crime movie master Martin Scorsese has made an alluring children’s film in “Hugo.” This love letter to cinema is also among his best work. Will win: Hazanavicius won the Director’s Guild Award and Scorsese won the Golden Globe. Usually, the winner of the DGA also wins the Oscar, so it’s more likely that Hazanavicis will take the prize. Photo from nydailynews.com Photo from “Midnight in Paris” Sidenote: David Fincher. Snubbed. Again. “The Adventures of Tintin” Entertainment Calendar Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 Brit Floyd: Pink Floyd The Not So Good Ol’ Boys Tropic Ice Party Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra House of Blues The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club Lakeland College Cover Band 10:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 4 p.m. Akron Civic Theater No cover charge No cover charge $10 8 p.m. $47 Arts & Life 5 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 23, 2012 Students set the stage Marinello One Acts promise laughs, thrills and a disembodied head

ing 101,” focuses on the comical entertaining production. “I always Brian Bayer different acting Campus Editor behind-the-scenes world of play- start off with one image of how it’s styles.” writing and how to come up with going to be. But when you work She has di- This Thursday, Feb. 23, the an interesting story. with the actors, they give you new rected three curtain goes up once again in the “Making fun of theater is some- ideas,” she said. “My favorite part is plays at JCU Marinello Little Theatre for the times the best part of theatre,” watching the show develop.” and has also annual Marinello One Acts. This said junior Maggie McPhee, who McPhee said, “[The most excit- done directing semester, junior Sara Abbott is mak- is once again taking the spotlight, ing part about theater for me is] work with other ing her directing debut with Rich along with senior Riley Smith and getting to be somebody else on stage productions. Orloff’s “Playwriting 101: A rooftop sophomore Carmen Rietta. and take the audience with me.” “I’ve never lesson,” and senior Shannon Carroll Abbott is enjoying a different Her favorite role was Wanda in had any huge is- is returning to the Little Theatre side of the theater this semester as last semester’s one-act, “Wanda’s sues,” said Car- to direct her third one-act, Fraser student director. In the past, she Visit.” roll. “[But] if it MacFarline’s “Earwig.” has been a stage manager for four “The script was brilliantly writ- wasn’t my fifth “I’m really excited for opening shows, but this is her first time in ten and it was one of the most play, I would be night,” said Abbott. the director’s seat. fun characters I have played,” she nervous.” Photo by Brian Bayer “Playwriting” is harder than it looks. Shannon Carroll is also look- “[Directing] is a side of theatre said. Since the one- ing forward to opening night and I’ve never experienced,” said Ab- Senior Matthew Klaben, one of acts are completely student-pro- “She [Schulze] is the best stage said that she is very confident in bott. the actors in “Earwig” agrees with duced, teamwork is essential. manager ever,” she said. her cast. She has also enjoyed working McPhee. “[The best part of acting] “Working with student directors Thanks to a great deal of team- The first one-act, “Playwrit- with the cast and crew to create an is getting to be someone else for a is a lot of fun because we work work, long hours of rehearsal and few weeks and getting to try on a with each other; we learn from each dedication from the cast and crew, new character.” other; it’s less formal than working the campus community can look “Earwig” showcases three postal with a professor or a professional forward to two entertaining and workers and their struggle to figure director,” said McPhee. funny productions. out what to do with a disembodied Sophomore Allison Schulze, the “The audience reaction is what head in a package they open. stage manager for both one-acts, has I’m looking forward to most,” said In this play, Klaben plays the also enjoyed working with the cast Abbott. role of Kevin. “The facetious part and crew. The shows will be at 7:30 p.m. of me is Kevin. I get to use all of “I love the people – we always on Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and a matinee my sarcasm,” he said. have a good time together,” said performance at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26. Carroll has really enjoyed work- Schulze. “It’s hard to get everyone Tickets are $7 purchased in ad- ing with such an enthusiastic cast to communicate sometimes. But it vance or $10 at the door. In order to prepare the show. “I like being always works out.” to make a reservation, call 216- Photo by Brian Bayer collaborative and working with Carroll confirmed this sentiment. 397-4428. These postmen are in a sticky situation in “Earwig.” A match made in food Heaven Local restaurant Sweetie Fry makes hand-crafted ice cream and incredibly good fries

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Gabriella Kreuz continued to shine, although sitting behind Staff Writer powerhouse Ohio Northern. The men finished out the second day of competition in second place behind the Polar Bears and the women finished in third place behind second-place The John Carroll swimming and div- Mount Union and first-place Ohio Northern. ing team had some stand-out performances On the men’s side, the Polar Bears took as they finished third in the OAC this past over, sweeping 11 of the 13 events that had weekend at the University of Akron’s Ocasek taken place through day one. A notable per- Natatorium. formance came from the Polar Bears’ senior Over the course of three days, Feb. 16, 17 Michael Schultz who won his third OAC title and 18, and a heap of events, John Carroll in the 200 free, breaking his own OAC and scored a total of 646 points trailing behind ONU records and surpassing the NCAA “B” second-place Mount Union (776) and first- cut by winning the event in 1:40.30. place Ohio Northern (859). JCU’s Vereshchagin, took a well-earned Day one of the competition included second place in the 100-yard breaststroke in many Blue Streak highlights. The 200 free 58.69. He also lead off the 800 freestyle relay relay team of senior Brendan Schloendorn, team of Holvey, Schloendorn and junior Drew senior Alex Vereshchagin, senior Eric Davis Edson which finished second with a time of and sophomore Nick Holvey set a new OAC 6:57.94. record (which was set by JCU last year in the For the women, the Blue Streaks’ Julia Ad- event) with a winning time of 1:24.08. The ams defended yet another title finishing OAC Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. Blue Streaks have now won that event for the champion in the 100-yard backstroke with a Sophomore Rachel Libertin competes in the 400 medley relay during day one of the fourth time of the last six years. Vereshchagin time of 58.33. She went on to help her team- three-day long Ohio Athletic Conference Championships last week. and Schloendorn went on to place first and mates Victoria Watson, Maggie Donoghue, second, respectively, in the 50 free finishing and Rachel Libertin place second in the 800 freestyle where Vereshchagin, Schloendorn, ams, finished second in the 100 freestyle with in 20.82 and 21.06. freestyle relay with a time of 7:54.46. and Holvey finished first, second and third, a time of 54.08. The Adams sisters helped John Carroll sophomore Julia Adams de- In the 3-meter diving competition, fresh- correspondingly. The same trio plus Holvey their 400 freestyle relay team including Wat- fended her title winning the 200 individual man Blue Streak Danielle Ketterer placed went on to place first in the 400-yard free- son and Libertin finish second with a time medley race for the second consecutive sea- third, earning a score of 316.05; she is the first style finishing in 3:04.90. Mount Union took of 3:37.13. son, breaking her own record in the event by JCU women’s diver to finish in the top three second in the event over four seconds behind When all was swum and done, the John over a half second, finishing with a time of of the OAC since 2008. the Blue Streaks. Carroll men placed second (639) behind Ohio 2:09.86 and earning All-OAC honors. ONU and Mount Union were putting swift JCU’s Julia Adams picked up her third Northern (1,036) and the JCU women finished Sophomore Rachel Libertin who placed first place finishes on the board as well. The victory of the OAC Championships in the 200 third (646) behind Mount Union (776) and second in the 500-meter freestyle with a time Polar Bears’ freshman Taylor McCabe won breaststroke finishing in 2:08.83. This third Ohio Northern (859). of 5:13.66 and freshman Karyn Adams who the 400 IM and sophomore Lindsey Ray- spectacular win for Adams earned her OAC “The guys finished right where they should placed third in the 50-yard free in 24.56 both hill defended her title in the 100 fly. Mount Swimmer of the Year honors. have. We knew if the stars were in line the earned All-OAC reputations. Additionally, the Union’s Alyson Kolesar also defended her “It's always a goal to do your best in some- women had a chance at first or second,” said women’s 400-medley relay of Julia Adams, OAC crown in the 200 free. thing that you put a lot of hard work and dedi- coach Jason Lenhart of the impressive per- Melissa Fillmore, Rachel Libertin and Tori The final day of the 2012 OAC Swimming cation into. Winning my events and receiving formances by both the men’s and women’s Watson earned all-league accolade honors and Divings Championships proved to be a OAC Swimmer of the Year again was a great team. “But it was not a disappointing finish placing second with a time of 4:02.87. successful ending for John Carroll. way to end the season,” said Adams. for them. Mount Union and Ohio Northern As day two rolled around, the Blue Streaks The men boosted their points in the 100 Her younger sister, freshman Karyn Ad- swam really, really well.” Track and field teams compete, excel at Greater Cleveland Championships Men’s team finishes in second place, women’s team takes third

Cory Biro of winning the entire event, but they grabbed Zach Mentz the next best thing: second place. Hosted by The Carroll News Baldwin-Wallace, the host Yellow Jackets took first place in the event with 275 points while the Blue Streaks finished in second Women’s track and field place with 156 points. Sophomore Cory Biro picked up big points Three first-place finishers propelled the for the Blue Streaks at the event as he claimed lady Blue Streaks to a third-place finish at the first of JCU’s three first-place finishes by the Greater Cleveland Colleges Champion- winning the 55-meter hurdles with a finish ships on Friday at Baldwin-Wallace College. time of 7.95 seconds. Biro also picked up a Coming one week before the conference meet, second-place finish in the pole vault event this competition gauged where the women with a distance of 4.1 meters. ranked in the conference and also gave them Freshman Mike Jones then jumped into the the opportunity to achieve faster seed times action as well claiming his first collegiate title and further distances. when he won the high jump event, recording The teams participating placed as follows: a distance of 1.77 meters. Baldwin-Wallace College (248 points), Ober- Junior Mike Minjock was the third and lin (159), John Carroll (109) and Case Western final first-place finisher for the Blue Streaks at Reserve (53). the event as he won the long jump event with The women’s field events produced a first a distance of 6.81 meters, winning by nearly place finish from freshman Danielle Sample 7/10 of a meter. who jumped 10.69 meters in the triple jump. Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. Junior Bill Zaccardelli then picked up a second-place finish in the 200-meter dash She also went on to place second in the Sophomore Megan Landon receives a high-five from JCU head coach Dara Ford this with a time of 23.24. Zaccardelli was also 400-meter dash, running 1:04. 53. past weekend at the Greater Cleveland College Championships. In the running events, two first place finish- a member of the Blue Streaks quartet that ers became Greater Cleveland champions for included Biro, junior Anthony Colbert and the Blue Streaks. Gabriella Kreuz ran a 3:03 Other great performances included fresh- the performance from the women’s team. freshman Nick D’Amico as they finished in en route to her victory in the 10,000-meter man Haley Turner in the 1,000-meter event, “We were really happy with the progress second place in the 4 x 200-meter dash with run. who placed second with a 3:07.42; sophomore the women made this week,” said Ford. “We a finish time of 1:32.95. “This meet was a good indication of what Anna Busta, who ran in the mile in 5:21.92 had a lot of personal bests and are in a great Juniors John Jackson and Evan Bellan we can accomplish next week,” said Kreuz. clinching second; and junior Lauren DeLuca position coming into the conference meet.” teamed with sophomore Vadim Spasiuk and “We have a ton of talent, but we are still in the 5,000-meter run with a 20:21.60 also freshman Justin Ball to take second place working things out and continuing to im- coming in second. The lady Blue Streaks Men’s track and field in the 400-meter dash with a finish time of prove. The conference meet will prove what also had their 4 x 4 meter relay team place 52.04. we can do.” second with a time of 4:13.09, which included The John Carroll University men’s track Both the men’s and women’s track and The final first-place finish came from Kreuz, Bohrer, Turner, and sophomore Megan and field team also competed at the Greater field team will compete at the Ohio Ath- sophomore Nicki Bohrer in the mile, who Landon. Cleveland College Championships in Berea, letic Conference Championships this coming ran 5:19.75. Head coach Dara Ford was pleased with Ohio this past weekend. The team fell short weekend in Westerville, Ohio. 8 Sports Feb. 23, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Mentz’s Minute Men’s basketball clinches OAC regular season title Meyer drains a game-winning three to beat Marietta, claim OAC top seed

Blue Streaks as an epic finish was in Spencer German store. With a little under 10 minutes Staff Writer to go, senior Joey Meyer banked in Zach Mentz Last Wednesday, a senior class a layup that had JCU down just one Sports Editor that has seen continued success point, 58-57. Meyer’s fellow senior Dear JCU students, can since its first years on campus, saw teammate Conor Sweeney followed its regular season home games come that up with a 3-pointer, which put you get amped up? to an end in an 87-50 rout of the them back on top 60-58. Muskingum Muskies. No matter The clock continued to tick It’s not the weekend quite yet, how bittersweet the Senior Night away, and with 54 seconds to go but I’m asking the entire JCU was for this historic class of Blue John Carroll led by just one point student body: Can you get rowdy Streaks, there was still more busi- 75-74. With just 16 seconds on the tonight? After all, it is a Thursday. ness to do. clock, last year’s OAC player of the Why am I asking this? Well, it’s The Blue and Gold (18-6, 13-5 year, Trevor Halter, hit a layup that simple. OAC) still had a date with Marietta put Marietta back on top. For those who are unaware, (17-8, 12-6 OAC) on Saturday, Feb. What happened next would be the John Carroll University men’s 18 in a game that would crown the a historic moment in John Carroll basketball team (18-6, 13-5 OAC) OAC’s regular season champion, basketball history. will compete in the Ohio Athletic and name the OAC Tournament’s The Blue Streaks came out of a Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. Conference semifinals tonight at No. 1 seed. coach Mike Moran timeout, with a Senior guard Joey Meyer nailed a clutch three with only 5.4 7:30 p.m. in the Tony DeCarlo As the team headed off the bus play set up. The ball was inbounded seconds remaining to give JCU the 78-76 win over Marietta. Varsity Center. As the top seed in after arriving at Marietta, it was to senior Corey Shontz who took the OAC and the regular season senior Patrick Sweeney who broke his time before driving the lane the game though from Meyer were we gave it all we could, and we conference champions, the Blue the silence when he stated simply, and drawing a double team that left the three that sunk Marietta, and weren’t going to lose this game. Not Streaks not only hold home court “Let’s get after it.” Meyer wide open outside the arc. silenced the crowd. for Crozier.” advantage throughout the tourna- The Blue Streaks got off to a Shontz kicked it out to him and “Just what happened last year The loss of Crozier last year has ment, but are also the favorites to slow start out of the gate as a few Meyer knocked down the three to against Marietta, we lost on two been perhaps one driving force for win the tournament, although it early turnovers and missed shots left put the Blue and Gold up 78-76. The buzzer beaters so it’s good to get the team’s success this season as his won’t be easy by any means. them down 10-2 with 16:43 to go in gym went silent. Only six seconds one against them, but we’re not done number 50 jersey has been shared by What’s crazy to think about is the first half. remained, and Marietta could do this year,” said Meyer. “We have to all the seniors each game. how the Blue Streaks ended up in However, they fought back as nothing with it, as their last shot prepare for the tournament, we want With the No. 1 seed locked up, this position. they overcame the deficit and took attempt was off the mark. to win that.” the Blue Streaks won’t have to Last Saturday, on the road in their first lead of the half 27-26 at The experienced seniors of the The potential 2012 OAC player play until the semifinal round of Marietta, the Blue Streaks found the 6:01 mark. As the half continued team won their third OAC regular of the year, Corey Shontz, was able the tournament, which will take themselves with their backs against to wind down, the JCU lead had bal- season championship in four years to share his emotion about how place tonight at home in the Tony the wall against the Marietta Pio- looned to as much as eight points. as their leadership clearly shined in much the win meant to him and his DeCarlo Varsity Center at 7:30 p.m. neers. Considering the winner of At the break their lead had been cut the game that mattered most. The fellow seniors. The Blue Streaks are undefeated at this game would be awarded the to just five, 40-35. dynamic duo of Conor and Patrick “It means more than you can pos- home this season with a 9-0 record top seed in the OAC Tournament The second half was set for a Sweeney finished with 13 points sibly imagine. When we lost [team- and a win in that game sends them and would be named the regular dramatic finish, as the two teams each, and Meyer finished with a mate] Matt Crozier and we couldn’t to the OAC Tournament final on season conference champion, it’s came out of the locker room, ready team-leading 14, which was also win that third [OAC title], that was Saturday, which they will also have safe to say that the stakes were high to go. The score bounced back and matched by junior Kyle Hubbard horrible for us,” said Shontz. “We the luxury of hosting, with a NCAA for both sides. Trailing the Pioneers forth between the Pioneers and Perhaps the biggest points of knew this was our last chance and Tournament bid also at stake. by one, 76-75, with less than 12 seconds remaining in the game, the entire JCU team knew that the time to strike gold was now. JCU hockey sweeps Akron, finishes regular season 24-12 With possession of the ball and Zach Mentz Akron scored a goal less than a the clock inching closer towards Sports Editor minute later and Geiger responded striking midnight, senior Corey only 31 seconds later by scoring Shontz drove to the basket for Success is something that the again, his fourth goal of the game, what looked like it could have been John Carroll University club hockey giving JCU the 5-1 advantage. the game-winning layup attempt. team has become accustomed to this In the third period, Dietrick However, Shontz instead swung season. The Blue Streaks (24-12) scored for the Blue Streaks to push a pass to fellow senior teammate wrapped up the 2011-12 regular sea- their lead to 6-1, and from there, the Joey Meyer on the left elbow of the son of JCU hockey with consecutive Zips scored three goals in the last 12 3-point line. With the entire Mari- wins over the University of Akron at plus minutes to settle the final score etta crowd holding their breath, home this past weekend. On Friday at 6-4 in favor of JCU. Meyer jumped in the air and re- night, the Blue Streaks completely With the wins, the Blue Streaks leased a 3-pointer that could clinch overwhelmed the Zips as they came not only finish the regular season not only the game, but the top seed away with a 7-2 win. On Saturday, on a six-game win streak, but they in the OAC Tournament. JCU continued its impressive play also finish with the most wins in Bang. Meyer drained the shot by defeating Akron by a final score Blue Streaks hockey history and an as pure as could be with only 5.4 of 6-4. overall record of 24-12. seconds remaining, and the Blue Freshman P.J. Spano got the ball “Our regular season record was Streaks went on to win the game. rolling early for the Blue Streaks far better than any of us expected Now, the Blue Streaks are back on Friday as he opened up action coming into the season,” said Mori- home tonight, where they are 9-0 by scoring a goal with 17 minutes ci. “After realizing what potential this season, to host the semifinal remaining in the first period. The and depth we had, we knew we game. If they win, they’ll host the Photo courtesy of Steve Hruby Zips responded by scoring two Competition became chippy on Saturday as freshman Michael could become a force not only in our OAC Finals game on Saturday goals before the end of the first Segerdahl was involved in a confrontation with an Akron player. league, but on a national level.” as well. period and managed to take a nar- With the regular season now also As mentioned, JCU hasn’t row 2-1 lead with them into the first their jets and began to pour it on Ak- would be quite the opposite path to over, JCU will shift its attention to lost when playing at home this intermission. ron as they scored four unanswered a win for the Blue Streaks. Senior the College Hockey Mid-America season, and if you’ve watched Coming onto the ice for the goals in the period. Junior Sean Lat- Danny Geiger scored two first pe- playoffs this coming weekend. this team play at all, you can tell second period of action, the Blue tal scored the first goal of the third riod goals with assists from Orr and With the No. 2 overall seed in there’s something special about Streaks came out on fire, scoring period with 16:24 remaining in the Abrahams on the first and freshman the playoffs, the Blue Streaks will this group. two goals in the first seven minutes game and senior John Walter scored Mike Gionta on the second goal. receive a first-round bye and play Therefore, JCU students, I of the period as senior Geoff Abra- minutes later with 13:43 remaining Early in the second period, sopho- the winner of Pitt and Slippery ask of you: Please “hydrate up,” hams and junior Jonathan Orr each to extend JCU’s lead to three, 5-2. more Louie Morici scored a goal Rock on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the come to the game tonight and help found the back of the net. The last To put the exclamation point on the of his own with 17:37 remaining in Blade Runners Ice Complex in turn the DeCarlo Varsity Center 13:25 of the second period would game, Lattal scored again with 8:06 the period to give JCU the 3-0 lead. Pittsburgh, Pa. into a Thursday night party that result in no more goals for either remaining before fellow junior Jesse Shortly after, Geiger scored another “It feels great to have the most will hopefully continue through team and JCU led Akron by a score Dietrick joined the scoring party goal on a power play to give him wins in Carroll hockey history,” Saturday. of 3-2 going into the final period. with 27 seconds remaining in the three in the game at that point as said Morici. “We still have yet to Follow @ZachMentz on Twitter or Heading into the third and final game, sealing the 7-2 win for the he increased the Blue Streaks’ lead accomplish our goal of winning email him at [email protected] period with a slim lead over the Blue Streaks. to 4-0 with 15:33 remaining in the the league playoffs, so we aren’t Zips, the Blue Streaks turned on Saturday’s game against the Zips second period. satisfied yet.” Sports 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 23, 2012 Women’s basketball season ends with 60-54 loss at Wilmington Ohio Wesleyan back in November. Howard Regal “It felt good to hit my shots early in the Staff Writer game,” said Ritchie. “It was good to enjoy Coming into last week’s action, the hopes ourselves and get the win for the last home of postseason play for the John Carroll game.” women’s basketball team were up in the air. Spahar finished with a career high 26 Fast forward two games later, and the Blue points. Freshman Beth Switzler finished with and Gold are enjoying their third two-game a career-high 15 points, and fellow freshman winning streak of the season—their first since Meghan Weber finished with 10 en route to a winning two straight against Wilmington and proper send off for Day and Ritchie. Muskingum between Jan. 7 and Jan. 11—and “I was happy for them [Day and Ritchie] a trip to the 2012 Ohio Athletic Conference to have a senior day like that,” said Maravalli. Tournament in the hopes of an automatic bid “Not everyone gets to walk off the court in the to the NCAA Tournament. last home game of their collegiate careers with Last Wednesday, Feb. 15, head coach Kris- a 30-point lead. It was just a great way to end tie Maravalli and her Blue Streaks clinched a the regular season.” postseason OAC Tournament spot with their The Blue Streaks resumed action Monday dramatic 73-71 victory over the Muskingum night for the first round of the Ohio Athletic Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. University Fighting Muskies. Conference Tournament at Wilmington Col- Senior Emilee Ritchie helped lead the Blue Streaks to an impressive win over the The Blue and Gold started the game on lege. Despite battling for a full 40 minutes, Marietta College Pioneers as she had 19 points and five rebounds on the day. an 8-2 run, and eventually pulled ahead by the Blue Streaks (9-16, 6-13 OAC) ended up 10, following a Missy Spahar 3-pointer with dropping a back-and-forth game between the four minutes remaining in the stanza. Follow- the Fighting Muskies’ ensuing possession. own as well. two sides, 60-54. ing a brief spurt by Muskingum which cut The forced turnover led to a foul against the Three days later, on Feb. 18 on Se- Spahar finished the contest with a total of the lead to five, two consecutive buckets by Fighting Muskies, sending senior Emilee nior Night, with a postseason spot already 16 points and six rebounds while Ritchie con- sophomore guard Heidi Mervar put the Blue Ritchie to the free-throw stripe. The senior clinched, John Carroll made sure to give its tributed with 10 points and four rebounds. Streaks back up by 10. guard clinched the victory with a free throw two seniors, Day and Ritchie, a final home While the 2011-12 season may have of- Thirteen Spahar points to start the second putting the Blue and Gold up two points with game that they will never forget. ficially ended for the Blue Streaks, there is half put the Blue Streaks up 11, 56-45, with a second left. Ritchie’s second free throw was Following a season-high 93 points scored, plenty to look forward to next season for this 11:17 to play. The lead would not last, how- missed and grabbed by Muskingum without which was fueled by a season high nine JCU team. JCU will return a large majority ever, as the Muskies came storming back on any chance to put up a shot. 3-point field goals, the Blue Streaks cruised of its roster from this season, as only Day and a 25-14 run tying it up at 70 with 2:16 to go. Sophomore forward Spahar finished with to a 93-63 victory over the Marietta Pioneers. Ritchie will be leaving due to graduation. Then with the game tied again at 71 with 38 25 points, her third 25-point scoring effort The Blue and Gold went a season-high 50 Spahar, who is one of the top players in the seconds remaining, senior guard Emily Day of the season. Fellow sophomores Mervar percent from beyond the 3-point arc with four OAC with an average of 15.8 points and 8.6 drained a free throw, pulling the Blue Streaks and Allie Lustig finished with 11 and 10 coming from last year’s honorable mention rebounds per game, and Lustig, who leads the ahead by one with three seconds remaining. points, respectively, shooting a combined 8 All-OAC recipient, Ritchie. Ritchie finished OAC in assists per game, will both return next The Blue Streaks then forced a turnover of 9 from the floor, 5 of 6 from beyond the with 19, her highest scoring night of the sea- season along with a roster full of talented and from Muskingum’s Amanda Dobbins on 3-point arc. Ritchie added nine points of her son since a 22-point outing in a victory against capable underclassmen. JCU wrestling ends regular season with win over Muskingum collective team effort to defeat the Fighting to give the Blue Streaks the 9-0 lead. Fresh- of not only defeating the Fighting Muskies, Zach Mentz Muskies. Knowing that the Ohio Athletic man Phil Kail earned a victory at 141 with but ending the season and Senior Night on a Sports Editor Conference Championships are right around a hard fought 4-2 decision in his favor and good note. the corner, on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Tiffin, senior Greg Ryan followed by pinning his “It was great for our seniors to be recog- Momentum is something that every team Ohio, the Blue Streaks wanted to end the opponent in only 57 seconds in the 149-pound nized and have the opportunity to compete values, especially with conference champi- season with a win under their belt and mo- weight class. in front of the home crowd tonight,” said onships just around the corner. Momentum mentum on their side. Not only did the Blue After losing their first match of the night in coach Kerry Volkmann. “These six guys have is also exactly what the Blue Streaks built Streaks want to end the season on a high note, the 157-pound weight class, the Blue Streaks offered a lot of leadership, especially this JCU hockey sweeps Akron, finishes regular season 24-12 as they defeated the Muskingum University but they also wanted to send their graduating responded by winning four consecutive season, and they've all had a special year in Fighting Muskies at home in the Tony De- seniors out in style as well by picking up a matches by major decisions as senior Sean six different ways.” Carlo Varsity Center on Friday, Feb. 17 by win on Senior Night. Gill, junior Connor Suba, junior Bryan Stein- With the 2011-12 regular season now over, an impressive score of 34-6. After picking up a forfeit victory in the metz and senior Jim Nemunaitis all picked up the Blue Streaks (6-5, 3-2 OAC) will prepare Coming into what would be their final 125-pound weight class, JCU continued to necessary wins for JCU. for the OAC Championships this coming meet of the 2011-12 regular season, the Blue reel in the victories as senior Kevin Nycz With the 34-6 win over Muskingum, the weekend at Heidelberg University. Wrestling Streaks were in search of an impressive, defeated his opponent by a final score of 8-1 Blue Streaks accomplished both their goals will begin at 10 a.m. Streaks of the Week

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Joey Meyer Missy Spahar Cory Biro Alex Vereshchagin Dan Geiger senior sophomore sophomore senior senior The senior sharpshoot- Spahar had a standout day Biro had an impressive Vereshchagin claimed first Geiger helped lead the Blue er nailed a game-winning on Saturday as she guided the showing this past weekend at place in the 100-meter free- Streaks to consecutive wins 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds Blue Streaks to a 93-63 win the Greater Cleveland College style event this past weekend at over Akron this past weekend left as the Blue Streaks pulled over Marietta by finishing the Championships as he took first the Ohio Athletic Conference as he finished the weekend away with the 78-76 win over game with 26 points on 8 for place in the 55-meter hurdles Championships to help the with four goals, all of which the Marietta College Pioneers 13 shooting from the floor to with a finish time of 7.95 Blue Streaks finish in second came in JCU’s 6-4 victory on on Saturday. go with four rebounds. seconds. place overall. Saturday. 10 World News Feb. 23, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Congress passes payroll tax cut bill jcunews.com World News Poll Should the United States intervene in Syria?

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AP President Obama and Vice President Biden talk Tuesday about the importance of the payroll tax cut extension.

Josuha Brossmann states to give subsidies to businesses ly, we’ve made some good progress, Word for Word Staff Reporter who hire new employees, which will but it’s going to take some more time lower unemployment. However, part ” to get out of that hole.” of the unemployment benefits exten- Obama delivered a speech on ““The reprehensible actions perpetrated sion reduces how long a person can President Obama was able to get Tuesday night congratulating Ameri- by the Syrian regime, the brutal violence Congress to pass the $143 billion remain on the unemployment insur- cans for their hard work by sending in payroll tax cut on Friday with a 293- ance from 99 to 73 weeks. emails and petitions to their congress- perpetrated by the Syrian leader against 132 vote. The vote demonstrates once The bill will be a two-point per- men to pass the bill. his own people, has led us to this situation again that bipartisanship still exists in centage increase in income to over The celebration took place before where basic supplies, humanitarian supplies a frequently polarized Congress. 160 million Americans. Obama even officially signed the are very scarce and therefore action needs This is helpful to the Obama ad- This equates to about $1,000 legislation. to be taken,” ministration, which is trying to get the more income on average to those “This may be an election year, but – White House spokesman Jay Carney on the economy rolling. Americans. the American people have no patience need for an immediate cease-fire in Syria. While the unemployment rate is The additional money is supposed for gridlock and just a reflexive par- (The Associated Press) certainly getting better as it dropped to increase consumer confidence and tisanship and just paying attention to 0.2 percent in January, it is still high spending and create more economic poll numbers and the next election “So, defeating Barack Obama becomes, at 8.3 percent with Election Day less circulation and growth. instead of the next generation and than nine months away. While the tax cut will certainly what we can do to strengthen oppor- in fact, a duty of national security because Although there was a debate over help many middle class Americans tunity for all Americans,” Obama said. the fact is that he is incapable of defending what all to include in the bill, Congress take more income home now, there are “Americans don’t have the luxury to the United States.” was still able to pass it nearly two concerns about how exactly this will put off tough decisions, and neither – Former Speaker of the House and presidential weeks before the previous extension affect their Social Security benefits. should we.” hopeful Newt Gingrich during a speech to students at of the bill expired. The payroll tax is used to pay for Obama thanked Congress for do- Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma on Monday. This was a tremendous contrast Social Security benefits. This “could ing the “right thing” and encouraged (The Washington Post) to the original extension of the bill in begin unraveling Social Security,” Congress to continue to push through December and the budget battles this said Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). more economic aid bills. past summer, which lasted until the But others have argued that this While the passage of the tax cut “I don’t see it with any joy because again last minute. will not affect Social Security. “This was certainly a win for Obama, it was we’re being burdened with loans, loans, Republicans relaxed their demands does not in any way threaten the liveli- only part of the American Jobs Act he loans, with no end in sight,” that spending reductions be attached to hood of Social Security,” said White proposed in September. – An unidentified Greek citizen regarding his ob- the bill because of the overwhelming House Press Secretary Jay Carney. Congress has not decided whether servations of the economic situation after the Greek unpopularity of them. Instead, the Treasury will continue to or not to take up other measures of the government decided to implement strict austerity They also withdrew their demands borrow or add money to the national American Jobs Act. measures to assuage the economic distress in the of making recipients of unemployment debt. Only time will tell if Congress country. insurance register for high school “The best thing we can do for our will continue to work together in the (The Associated Press) equivalency programs. budget deficit right now is to get our upcoming months or just become The bill included the extension of economy going even faster than it is even more polarized as Election Day unemployment benefits by allowing right now,” said Carney. “Quite frank- draws closer. – Compiled by Sam Lane Santorum turns sights on Obama in Ohio campaign swing The Associated Press do so. thinks of those who are less able than the elites World War II. Santorum’s remarks have gotten only who want to govern our country.” In Steubenville, Ohio, Santorum said scattered attention because he weaves them Obama campaign spokeswoman Lisa Obama encourages a trend in which the into long, sometimes rambling speeches. Smith said “prenatal screenings are essential church, religious-affiliated colleges and civic A surging Rick Santorum is making Romney’s team is monitoring Santorum’s to promote the health of both the mother and institutions grow weaker while government increasingly harsh remarks about President comments, privately suggesting they could baby and to ensure safe deliveries.” grows stronger. Barack Obama, questioning not just the presi- hurt him in a general election. At the same Ohio event, Santorum said “We all know that one of the ways that dent’s competence but his motives and even But it’s difficult for Romney to openly Obama and his fellow Democrats have raised government has been able to accumulate his Christian values. criticize Santorum on these points because unfounded fears about hydraulic fracturing, power is to do so by weakening the institutions Santorum, the former Pennsylvania sena- Romney already has trouble appealing to the or “fracking,” in which pressurized fluids that people rely upon,” he said. “When they tor who suddenly is threatening Romney in party’s socially conservative base. are pumped into the ground to extract natural can rely upon them, these stable, mediating his native state of Michigan, said Obama Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, Santorum gas. Santorum said Obama wants to unfairly institutions in our culture, they don’t need cares only about power, not the “interests of criticized Obama for requiring health insur- regulate fracking “as if this is some new tech- government.” people.” ance plans to cover prenatal testing. nology out there that we don’t know anything White House spokesman Jay Carney He said “Obamacare,” the health care He said such tests lead to “more abortions about, and we have to be worried about.” declined Tuesday to get drawn into a point- overhaul Obama enacted, includes a “hidden and therefore less care that has to be done, Speaking Sunday at First Redeemer by-point rebuttal of Santorum’s comments. message” about the president’s disregard for because we cull the ranks of the disabled in Church in Cumming, Ga., Santorum said He said Obama “is focused on his job as presi- impaired fetuses, which might be aborted. our society. people who shrug off troubling signs about dent, getting this country moving in the right Santorum even seemed to compare Obama That too is part of Obamacare, another Obama are like those Americans who ignored direction, ensuring that the recovery, which is to Adolf Hitler, although he denies trying to hidden message as to what President Obama the growing fascist menace in Europe before under way, continues forward.” World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 23, 2012

Yemeni voters remove President Ali Abdullah REISER’S after a year of violent protests In a rare move for an Arab state where popular dissent worked to unseat a EDGE dictator, Yemenis went to polling stations on Tuesday to vote out President Ali Abdullah Saleh after more than a year of anti-government protests and violent clashes in the street. Though the election is hardly an exercise in democracy — the only candidate is Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi — it represents an important transitional moment for an impoverished nation mired in a conflict that has left its troubled economy in tatters and many people dead or wounded. Last week, Human Rights Watch released a report claiming Saleh was guilty of ordering crackdowns last year that resulted in the deaths of 120 in just one city. Michael Reiser (The New York Times) World News Editor AP Ahmadinejad and the Iran says preemptive strikes against enemies Cadets of Temperance ‘endangering national interests’ is possible Mark Twain captures one of the most An Iranian military commander has said Iran would take preemptive action basic facets of human nature in his timeless against its enemies if it felt its national interests were endangered. Mohammad character Tom Sawyer. When the wily Tom Hejazi, deputy head of Iran’s armed forces, made his comments to the Iranian joins the Cadets of Temperance – a group of Fars news agency. Iran is facing mounting international pressure over its contro- young, well-behaving boys set up by the judge versial nuclear program. On Monday, it unveiled fresh military exercises in the of the town to promote good examples for the south that it said was to protect its nuclear sites. “Our strategy now is that if we town’s younger population – he must adopt the feel our enemies want to endanger Iran’s national interests, and want to decide group’s prohibitions as his own, which include to do that, we will act without waiting for their actions,” Hejazi told Fars. Iran drinking, smoking, swearing and the like. insists its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes but Western Not that Tom was the biggest drinker, powers suspect Tehran intends to make weapons. (BBC) smoker or swearer of the local boys, but AP when he joined the Cadets, he suddenly felt the irresistible urge to do all that he wasn’t Red Cross implores halt in Syrian allowed to do. Eventually, when he quits the Cadets, Tom’s desire to do those things he was violence to deliver aid to civilians prohibited from doing disappeared as quickly The International Red Cross on Tuesday implored the Syrian regime as it surfaced. and others engulfed in fighting to halt so it can distribute help to hungry, Twain’s observation about man is – due to frightened and injured civilians. At least 106 people have died Tuesday either an inherent rebellious nature or a need in a conflict that has left nearly 9,000 people dead since last March, the for omnipotence – once regulations are placed opposition Local Coordination Committees of Syria said. The bloody on him, a desire to do said things arises. Once day left 55 people dead in Idlib, 45 in Homs, three in the Damascus those restraints are finally lifted, the desire no suburbs, two in Deir Ezzor and one in Aleppo. The ICRC has been trying longer remains. to negotiate a cease-fire between President Bashar al-Assad’s govern- Part of Twain’s multi-faced genius is that ment and the opposition so the humanitarian agency can deliver food his theory, contrived from an observation and medical supplies to Homs and other places. (CNN) of 19th century American life, is applicable to global politics here in our homely 21st AP century. Call it a stretch, but Iran, in eerily similar ways, is going through what Tom did in Han- US general claims Quran burning ‘unintentional’ nibal, Mo. all those years ago. Iran is being told what to do, and is pushing back in defi- The Associated Press ance. The question is, then, are the strict sanc- tions being placed on Iran and its economy Muslim holy books that were burned in a by other countries because of its nuclear pile of garbage at a U.S. military base in Af- activities, causing Iran to plunge headstrong ghanistan have been removed from a library into creating nuclear weapons? at a nearby detention center because they Just two weeks ago, the U.S. gave the contained extremist messages or inscriptions, OK for American banks to freeze the assets a Western military official said Tuesday. of organizations associated with the Iranian The military official with knowledge of government. In response, Iranian President the incident said it appeared that the Qurans Mahmoud Ahmadinejad approved the first and other Islamic readings were being used to Iranian-made nuclear fuel rods loaded into a fuel extremism, and that detainees at Parwan Tehran reactor. Some experts fear Iran could Detention Facility were writing on the docu- have nuclear weapons by this summer. Iran ments to exchange extremist messages. then set an embargo on its oil exports to He spoke on condition of anonymity some E.U. members, including Britain and because he was not authorized to discuss the France, due to their – as Iran’s oil minister incident. said – “hostile” attitude. Parwan Detention Facility adjoins Ba- On Tuesday, an Iranian military com- gram Air Field, a sprawling U.S. base north AP mander warned the world that Iran would of Kabul, where more than 2,000 Afghans More than 2,000 angry Afghans, some firing guns in the air, protested on Tuesday use a preemptive nuclear strike if the isolated demonstrated against the incident. against the improper disposal and burning of Qurans and other Islamic religious country felt other countries were bullying The burning stoked anti-foreign sentiment materials at an American air base in Bagram north of Kabul. them into doing what they wanted. that already is on the rise after a decade of publications had extremist content; others crowd grew, so did the outrage. I am not defending Iran’s pursuit of nuclear war in Afghanistan. It also fueled the argu- had extremist messages on their pages, the One protester, Mohammad Hakim, said if arms by any means. What I am questioning is ments of Afghans who claim foreign troops official said. The official said the documents U.S. forces can’t bring peace to Afghanistan, the handling of the situation by the U.S. and are not respectful of their culture or Islamic were charred and burnt but that none of them they should go home. its European counterparts. If we backed down religion. were completely destroyed. “They should leave Afghanistan rather from our aggressive stance on Iran, would “Die, die, foreigners!” the demonstrators “We will look into the reason those materi- than disrespecting our religion, our faith,” it feel the need to show such strong acts of shouted. Some fired rifles into the air. Others als were gathered,” Allen said. “We will look Hakim said. “They have to leave and if next defiance against the West that it has despised threw rocks at the gate of the base and set into the manner in which the decision was time they disrespect our religion, we will de- for so long? tires ablaze. U.S. Gen. John Allen, the top made to dispose of them in this manner.” fend our holy Quran, religion and faith until Iran’s oil production has made it a key commander of American and NATO forces in Allen said he would issue an order spelling the last drop of blood has left our body.” player in the Middle East’s economy. It has Afghanistan, apologized to the Afghan people out how Islamic religious materials should be Ahmad Zaki Zahed, chief of the provincial joined the club and must follow its rules. and said the books were inadvertently given handled by the coalition. council, said U.S. military officials took him Iran, unlike Tom, cannot quit the club. The to troops for burning. “This was unintentional,” he said, adding to a burn pit on the base where 60 to 70 books, powers at be will always be there to tell it how “It was not a decision that was made be- that no member of the coalition deliberately including Qurans, were recovered. The books far it can go with nuclear research. The only cause they were religious materials,” Allen set out to defame Islam or desecrate the reli- were used by detainees once incarcerated at thing that will and can change is the rules. told NATO TV. “It was not a decision that gious materials of the faith. the base. Zahed said five Afghans working Should the U.S. loosen its sanctions? Would was made with respect to the faith of Islam. In a statement, Afghan President Hamid at the pit told him that the religious books offering economic incentives instead help It was a mistake. It was an error. The moment Karzai condemned the incident and appointed were in the garbage that two soldiers with assuage Ahmadinejad’s obsessive drive for we found out about it we immediately stopped a delegation to investigate. He said initial re- the U.S.-led coalition transported to the pit nuclear weapons? and we intervened.” ports were that four Qurans were burned. in a truck late Monday night. If only it was as simple as being told not The military official said that several hun- Early Tuesday, as word of the incident When they realized the books were in to drink or smoke. dred Islamic publications, including Qurans, spread, about 100 demonstrators gathered the trash, the laborers quickly worked to Contact Michael Reiser were removed from the library. Some of the outside the base in Parwan province. As the recover them. at [email protected] 12 Feb. 23, 2012 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News NY Times reporter dies in Syria Firing Lane from Iraq during the Iraq War, then from Libya and finally he opened the eyes of the world to what was happening in Syria. Syria reporting was really close to his heart. Sam Lane “He was smuggled in and Asst. World News Editor out of Syria several times and reported on how the regime Pocket change was cracking down on its own people. votes He will definitely leave We see the numbers every day. The stocks a void in reporting from the go up, the stocks go down. A number of jobs Middle East as we see many have been lost; more have been created. Un- newspapers cutting their employment is high, but now it has begun to budgets and decreasing the go down. These are the reports that we have number of their foreign cor- been paying attention to keenly for the past respondents, his loss is going four years. Lately it seems as though there is to be even harder to bear.” no set trend in the short run. Things shift from As alluded to by DeBaz, day to day. This makes me wonder, how will his decision to enter Syria politicians affect this cycle? in pursuit of highlighting For the American people, fiscal matters AP the struggles of a country in are no new concept. We have experienced turmoil, although dangerous, Nada Bakri, wife of the late New York Times Beirut Bureau Chief, Anthony Shadid, lights candles problems before, such as the Great Depres- was a display of Shadid’s after a memorial ceremony for her husband at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, on sion and the recessions of the 1970s and early commitment to journalism. Tuesday. 1990s. As expected, American voters of these While in the West Bank in times were not too pleased with this economic the main deterrence is a barbed wire fence. 2002, Shadid was shot in the shoulder. Later, Rita Rochford state, and pointed the finger at politicians The two then wrenched their way through the in his coverage of the Libyan uprising this Staff Reporter who held office at this time. Some presidents fence to connect with their guides and enter past year, he was one of four journalists to be found themselves being traded in (Hoover to the tumultuous country. abducted by Moammar Gadhafi’s forces and Roosevelt, Carter to Reagan, Bush to Clinton). Shadid spent the majority of his profes- freed after six days of maltreatment. Anthony Shadid, a reporter for The New In effect, Americans concluded that one’s po- sional career covering the Middle East, a Although working for The New York York Times, died in Syria this past Thursday. litical policies were ineffective and another’s topic which rendered him a two-time Pulit- Times at the time of his death, Shadid, upon The 43-year-old Shadid sustained a fatal had to be put into place. zer Prize winner for international reporting. first entering the realm of coverage on the asthma attack as he attempted to escape So we are aware from some observations He received his first in 2004 and second in Middle East, he was originally a reporter Syria after gathering stories surrounding the the economy has the ability to be a dominant 2010, both surrounding his work and unique for The Associated Press, later becoming a protests against President Bashar al-Assad. issue. But can the president of the United perspective on the Iraq War. member of The Boston Globe and then The After attempting to resuscitate Shadid for 30 States really accomplish a lot fiscally? One The New York Times submitted his work Washington Post. minutes, his photographer, Tyler Hicks, was reason why politicians may act as though on the 2011 coverage of the Arab Spring to His work for The Post garnered Shadid two unable to revive him and was faced with the they have the answer to this issue is because the Pulitzer Prize committee. The nominations Pulitzer Prizes. In addition to these awards, daunting task of carrying his body back over they wish to stay relevant. By this, I mean will not be announced until April of 2012. this past Sunday, Shadid was honored post- the border into Turkey. they want to display to the voters that they In regards to his award-winning reporting, humously “for extraordinary valor for his The two had been smuggled into Syria understand the current issues facing them. It Mona DeBaz, a political science professor work in the Middle East” at the George Polk and were met by guides on horseback, an is not enough to talk about the need to change at John Carroll University said, “Anthony Awards in Journalism hosted at Long Island animal to which Shadid was highly allergic. domestic policy or help keep the world safe Shadid was an excellent foreign correspon- University. Hicks indicated that his colleague suffered an from all kinds of evil. They are not on the dent. Unlike other foreign correspondents, Shadid, an American of Lebanese descent, attack on the way into Syria, but recovered minds of everyday American voters. If voters he was fluent in Arabic and understood the became fluent in Arabic through an immer- after resting. cannot get a job, they will want to believe culture of the people of the Middle East. sion program in Cario after he graduated His tragic death occurred one week later that the candidate has an understanding of “This made his reporting very insightful from college. during their departure. their situation. History can prove that from and shed light on an area of the world that Many attribute part of his success to his Hicks and Shadid were compelled to travel the campaign in 1992, when American voters needed to be explored and understood by the ability to communicate more effectively than by nightfall to reduce the risk of detection by believed that incumbent President George H. readers. other journalists in his field. He leaves behind pro-government forces within Syria. They W. Bush’s emphasis on foreign policy matters “Adding to that, his determination to get a wife and two children, as well as his parents journeyed along the mountainous border of left him out of touch with the common voter the real story caused us to wait for his reports and two siblings. Turkey into Syria’s Idlib Province, where of that year. More recently, voter opinion went from being split evenly between McCain- Obama to a majority favoring the latter once the economic crisis came into full bloom. Once elected, Obama promised to hear their German president resigns amid scandal voices and work for a suitable way to solve the crisis. Shannon Parker he stepped down. Greece’s economy, Merkel announced on Well the election matter is covered, but Staff Reporter In a brief statement at the presidential Monday that she would support Joachim how does that transpire once the victor enters palace, Wulff said that what Germany needs Gauck to fill the post. office? To me, this seems to be a little difficult German Chancellor Angela Merkel ac- is “a president who is supported by the con- Gauck, a pastor and former human rights to comprehend. Looking back at some of these cepted the resignation of her country’s cer- fidence not just of a majority of citizens, but activist from East Germany, was the opposi- turbulent economic times, the results appear emonial leader on Friday. President Christian a wide majority,” and that “the developments tion’s candidate in the 2010 election against to be mixed. Once FDR came into office, he Wulff stepped down, amidst blacklash over a of recent days and months have shown that Wulff. Confirming her support for Gauck, created his New Deal. This was designed series of scandals. this confidence, and therefore my ability to Merkel told reporters in a press conference to address three issues: relief, recovery and The scandals occurred while Wulff was act, have been lastingly impaired.” Monday, “It was churchmen like Joachim reform. For the most part, it did appear to the state premier of Lower Saxony, and has Merkel moved quickly to prevent the Gauck who helped bring about East Germa- stabilize the depth of the Depression, but the prompted the Public Prosecutor’s Office of resignation from causing any political in- ny’s peaceful revolution,” which culminated crisis never seemed to be averted until World Hanover to call for the former president’s im- fighting, or damaging her popularity, which in the initial tearing down of the Berlin Wall War II. Voters responded positively however, munity to be dropped so that they can pursue could impair her ability to handle the current on Nov. 9, 1989. granting FDR two more victories during the prosecution. eurozone crisis. The presidency, which has no official crisis. Ronald Reagan had similar goals as The allegations include receiving bribes Despite the fact that Wulff is the second role in policy creation, is seen by many as FDR, although by strictly different methods. and gifts, such as low interest loans and free president nominated by Merkel to resign, her the country’s moral authority, and has the His tax cuts initially seemed unpopular, but hotel stays, and granting benefits while he was popularity is still running high, mostly due ability to influence the debate over policy. gained support when economic prosperity the governor of Lower Saxony. to her strong handling of the eurozone crisis The Social Democrats and the Greens, who returned in the mid-1980s. Whether this was A statement issued by the Public Pros- to date. Merkel’s governing coalition has a make up the opposition, believe that Gauck’s by his doing is still not widely known. Clinton ecutor’s Office read, “Following extensive razor-thin majority, and she immediately an- background and prominence gives him the receives credit for getting the deficit down. analyses of new documents and the evalu- nounced that she would be consulting the op- perfect resume for the job. Well, there is no easy answer to determine ation of further media reports, the Hanover position over the selection of a new president Even though Merkel’s conservative party whether the president can greatly influence Public Prosecutor’s Office now has sufficient for the country. is not sold on Gauck, reportedly preferring the economy. But it is certain that voters will factual evidence and therefore grounds for The 1,244-seat Federal Assembly has either Wolfgang Huber or Klaus Toepfer, the be going to the polls with the weight of their initial suspicion of receiving bribes or be- until March 18 to elect a new head of state. election of Gauck will likely go through with wallets pulling the lever. ing granted advantages.” Wulff maintained Presumably to avoid a conflict and settle the ease. Gauck enjoys not only the backing of that he has done nothing wrong, citing low matter as quickly as possible so she can return the opposition, but also the Free Democrats, Contact Sam Lane public confidence in him as the reason that her full attention to preventing a collapse of a party of the majority coalition. [email protected] 13 The Carroll News Businesswww.jcunews.com & Finance Feb. 23, 2012 Investors turn away from diversification Pat down

Andrew Martin than the developed countries of the world. Staff Reporter It is difficult to say whether this growth can be sustained, which brings the diversification Business schools teach their students about argument back up. the benefits of a well-diversified portfolio. A If investors are putting clients’ money into diversified portfolio tends to invest in a spread these individual markets and finding large of both safe and risky financial products. returns today, tomorrow could be a different Patrick Perkins The practice suggests that being well story. Business & Finance Editor diversified provides the highest returns on Without a portfolio of different stocks, the How college students match up to average. client could take a huge hit if these invest- From Bloomberg.com high school dropouts People practice diversification in order to ments don’t keep up the pace. Investor monitors stocks in Dubai avoid large amounts of risk and minimize the LeRoy Brooks, professor of finance at Many students from time to time begin to possibility of making bad investments. John Carroll University, thinks that it is still the emerging markets sector, as well as have wonder if college is really worth it. We are But, according to The Wall Street Journal, beneficial to maintain a diversified portfolio, a diversified portfolio to try and balance risk spending loads of cash to attain a well accred- investors have begun to turn away from the especially for individuals. across different funds. ited degree but what good is it going to do? practice of diversification. Brooks said, “Because diversification re- Some experts view this point in time as Some may think they are better off drop- Why? The short is answer is due to emerg- ally is critically important. The individual in- opportune to invest in individual emerging ping out and making it on there own. Others ing markets in the global economy. vestor, they’re interested in a well-diversified markets as the world moves from the Euro- may think a degree is the only way to hedge According to The WSJ, “The average international exposure. pean debt crisis. themselves from unemployment. diversified fund has gained 13 percent this If they want to get something really di- The countries that are growing at the fast- Below, I will provide some information year. But the stock markets of some individual versified, but covers the entire market value est rates typically will not have much in the The Wall Street Journal has collected on high countries have jumped even higher. Russia weight, they can get exchanged traded funds. way of debt. With little debt, these nations school drop outs and college graduates. This and Brazil have each gained 19 percent, They can get exchanged traded funds that can be in a good position to deal with infla- should help aid in making the decision on while India has risen 29 percent and Egypt a represent the emerging markets. That would tion or other economic slowdowns. whether a college degree is worth it. whopping 37 percent according to data from be one way of buying something that gives All this may seem like a large risk to According to The Wall Street Journal, index-compiler MSCI.” full diversification but they don’t have to pick some, but other investors look at emerging “Less than 40 percent of the 25 million One reason for this may be due to the stocks or anything else.” markets as an opportunity not to be passed Americans over age 25 who lack a high-school emerging markets having more room to grow This way an investor can have a hand in up. diploma are employed. And those who are working don’t earn much. High-school drop- outs earn about $23,400 on average, compared with $33,500 for those with a high-school European banks continue to accumulate cash diploma and $54,700 for four-year college Patrick Tarkey that have increased their deposits claim that grads, the labor bureau says.” The Carroll News they were simply depositing large amounts of The WSJ went on to report that the unem- their borrowing back to the ECB. ployment rate for college students aged 20 to As the troubling economic times in Eu- Frank Navratil, professor of economics and 25 with a bachelors degree or more faced an rope continue, there seems to be one major finance at John Carroll, believes the reason for unemployment rate in 2010 of 15.5 percent constant within all of Europe’s major banks: this sudden increase of cash storing at central and 14.6 percent in 2011. a dramatic increase in the stashing of money banks is a reaction to the current economic It is no surprise that the unemployment in central banks. state of the European Union. “Europe’s bank- rate for this demographic has been on the rise According to The Wall Street Journal, From WSJ.com ing system is a lot different from the banking since 2008 and recently experienced its first The Bank of England in London “The eight giant European banks that have system here in the United States. They tend to decrease in 2011. disclosed their annual results in recent weeks money to individuals, businesses and other be much more interested in long-term lending On in to 2012 the unemployment rate as a reported holding a total of about $816 billion governments, but with the current economic than U.S. banks,” he said. whole continues to drop. If the first month and in cash and deposits at central banks as of situation in Europe, banks have been forced But even if the major European banks are a half are any indication as how the economy Dec. 31.” to change their methods. storing funds so they can continue to fund will look come May, college graduates can ex- This major stockpiling of cash in the Some bank officials believe the increase in long-term loans, do the most current annual pect a greater probability of attaining a job. Europe and the United States is an obvious central bank deposits reflected the European reports imply something more? High school 0s on the other hand are faced response to the growing pressures on the Central Bank’s action in late December that According to The WSJ, the amount of Eu- with a different story. The WSJ said, “In 2020, European financial system. provided €489 billion euro to more than 500 ropean deposits in central banks is the highest there will be nearly six million more high- While storing the cash in these places banks. it’s been in 15 years. school dropouts than jobs available to such ensures the money’s safety, it also has the The large infusion of cash was meant to It seems that this increase in stashing cash U.S. workers, according to a 2011 McKinsey possibility of creating a lending drought all help lenders who were struggling to pay off is a symptom of where the markets are right Global Institute study. At the same time, there over Europe. and renew maturing debts. now and how people generally feel safer with will be a shortage of about 1.5 million college- Normally the banks would be lending the As a response many of the European banks their money in Central banks. educated workers by 2020.” The high school dropouts are being left in the dust and the gap between drop outs and college graduates continues to increase due to Cyber hackers threaten US economy the demand for higher skilled individuals. In my opinion, this is where the college de- Anthony Ahlegian and account numbers, directly putting the attacking could reduce economic activity if gree truly is worth the tuition. College teaches The Carroll News operations and information of businesses, hackers efforts were able to consistently affect you to become a highly skilled individual. financial institutions, medical facilities and the Internet and our payment system. He said, Most people who do not obtain a degree Recently, the National Security Agency government agencies at risk. “If the payment system is shut down, it will have much trouble finding employment that warned the United States about a group of According to The WSJ, the group of cyber impact economic activity.” pays well. cyber attackers named Anonymous. attackers named Anonymous are described The question remains, how large of an That is just the way it is. When an economy Going forward, factors such as what cyber as “a loose affiliation of so called hacktivist economic impact will these hackers cause. faces the trouble the U.S. did in 2008, employ- attacking is, its economic effects, and some computer programmers.” One can only speculate the damage it can ment opportunities diminish and only the predictions regarding the economic impact They are known for recent attacks on produce. Given the already extremely vola- skilled will be hired. Companies do not have cyber attacks will have in our lifetime will the U.S. Department of Justice website on tile market conditions, investors may react the funds to hire workers that do not possess be discussed. Feb. 12, as well as for recent attacks on two violently to this. much skill. All the loose ends are cut and only Cyber attacking, as defined by Webster’s websites of the Federal Trade Commission the strong will survive. New World Hacker Dictionary is, “targeting on Feb. 17. With that said, high school dropouts should vulnerable computers, applications, or data- Furthermore, The WSJ reports that Anony- really take a step back and re-evaluate their bases to make them malfunction and to disrupt mous has not so anonymously announced last future. “Of the more than 1,000 jobs listed flows of data.” week that they “plan to shutdown the Internet on career site Monster.com in the Pittsburgh According to Clay Wilson, a government on March 31, which it calls Operation Global area one day recently, only two didn’t require specialist in technology and national security, Blackout.” a high-school diploma. One was a hotel clean- cyber attacking can be defined as effect-based James Lewis, a cyber security specialist ing job, which paid $8.50 an hour, or slightly or intent-based, he told The WSJ. at the Center for Strategic and International higher with experience.” Effect-based cyber attacking, defined by Studies, said, “You want to occupy Wall I guess some may say that this article is Wilson, is when computer attacks result in Street? How about turn Wall Street off? Even mostly common sense. That may be true for effects that are disruptive enough to generate for a day.” most. fear comparable to an act of terrorism. This statement shows that cyber attacking, However, it is important to understand that On the other hand, intent-based cyber at- when aimed at the right infrastructure, could the fate of the uneducated is continuing to tacking is when unlawful or politically moti- have some serious negative economic effects worsen and soon, the college graduates today vated computer attacks are done to intimidate in our lifetime. will be making the income that contributes to or coerce a government of people to further a Scott Moore, professor of economics and the aid of the struggling high school dropouts political objective or cause severe economic finance provided his outtake on the situa- in the coming years. damage. tion. From WSJ.com Both of these types of cyber attacking are He mentioned that he was not at all an National Security Agency’s Gen. Keith Alexander Contact Patrick Perkins at used to steal information such as credit card expert on this material, but believed that cyber warned Congress of cyber hackers in 2010. [email protected] Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? Please contact us at [email protected]

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Like “The Carroll News” on Facebook The purpose of the photo contest is to visually reflect a theme or idea that demonstrates the life ofTim Russert. Themes will vary from year to year. The theme of this contest is taken from the first book he wrote, Big Russ & Me. Mr. Russert believed that there was nothing as important as being a good father, a lesson he learned from his Father, Big Russ.

Theme: Fathers and Lessons of Life. Although it would seem easy to choose a political theme for this contest in the year of a Presidential election, the theme will reflect the person of Tim Russert rather than his career. In his first book, Big Russ & Me, he says:

“I hope this book will encourage readers to think about things they learned from their father. … Whatever we achieve and whoever we are, we stand on their shoulders…Hardly a day goes by when I don’t remember to rely on something Big Russ taught me. ”

In an interview in Parade Magazine in 2011, Luke Russert said about his Father: “He was not only my best friend, but my compass. While he was alive, he guided me with his actions and advice. Since he’s been gone, those “lessons of life,” as he once called them, have continued to give me counsel and comfort.”

To read the article in full: www.parade.com/celebrity/2011/06/luke-russert-lessons-from-my-father.html

Photos should either 1. reflect the unique relationship of fathers with their children or 2. a life lesson taught to you by your father.

1. Examples include but are but not limited to: Fathers showing encouragement or teaching their kids anything- school work or sports, fathers caring for or holding or comforting their children, fathers attending events in which their children participate or perform, Fathers celebrating their children’s birthdays, fathers spending quiet time with their kids, making models or playing board games – sharing time, father holding newborn, iconic ideas such as father walking and talking holding child’s hand, teaching to walk showing kids dependence on father..etc.

2. Examples include but are not limited to these descriptions. These images are more psychological and not literal. Your father is not in the image but the photo demonstrates and “idea” of what was taught to you by your father, images which call up: being prepared for the road ahead, facing the future, standing tall as a young adult, being prepared by having a solid foundation, expectations of excellence, respect for others, optimism, being a hero in your own life, helping others – charity and kindness, love and self respect, tenacity-never give up on your dreams, leadership, the importance of balanced judgments, maintaining integrity…etc.

Each photo should include a caption and approximately a 150 word explanation of how the photo captures the theme. Photos will be displayed in the O’Mally Center Atrium the last two weeks of the semester. Then, will be displayed in the Tully Atrium of the Library the last two weeks of May and the month of June. Winning photos will be permanently displayed in the Russert Department and on our website.

Entry Form and Submission: 1. ONE form must be submitted per photograph 2. SUBMIT up to 3 different photographs 3. COMPLETE all questions on your form 4. ATTACH a form to the back of each photograph 5. INCLUDE a jpeg file 6. PLACE submission in a protective envelope and deliver them to the Photo Contest Box in Communication Department Office Room OC 47 by 3:00 pm March 30. INCOMPLETE forms or entries result in ineligibility for contest. Prizes will be awarded.

Format All submissions must be an 8 X 10 photo print and one medium or high resolution jpeg of the same printed image. No WEB resolution please. Both formats must be submitted. Images must be submitted as prints to be judged and exhibited. Digital files must be on a disc or thumb drive and included in the submission envelope. A digital file without a print will not be judged. Remember, a form must also accompany each submission. Local photo labs can print and make the jpeg file for you.

Eligibility The contest is open to all JCU students currently registered. First, second and third prizes, including cash awards, will be presented. All photographs must be original and taken by a JCU student. It is the responsibility of the entrant to obtain the appropriate permissions from all concerned parties. Judges Ms. Lisa Burroughs, Adjunct Professor, Russert Department Former Creative Photography Director, Newsweek Magazine Mr. Bob Noll, Professor, Russert Department Published playwright and author; former TV Writer/Producer at NBC-WKYC-TV, Cleveland Dr. Alan Stephenson, Professor, Russert Department Former Executive Vice-President, Complexicable; Assistant Manager, WVIZ-TV

DISCLAIMER

The Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts assumes all entries are original and the property of the entrant. A submission of entry acknowledges acceptance of these rules. Materials may not be returned.

Winners will be notified by email by April 20th if their work has won. A ceremony and display will open April 23, in the O’Mally Center Atrium at 5:00pm. Winners are expected to attend; all entrants are invited.

For further information contact: Mary E. Beadle, Chair of the Tim Russert Department at [email protected]. 16 Feb. 23, 2012 Diversionswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Sudoku Easy Tough Super tough

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Dear Bernie, Dear Bernie, My roommate and I have known each Dearother BernieI’m a senior here at JCU, and I’ve recently real- since freshman year. We’re the best of friends. ized that I’ve made no friends in the last four You might even say we’re ... “besties.” But re- years. I literally have no friends. I spend most of cently I found out that she is addicted to cheese- my days playing “Skyrim” and playing “Poke- burgers. It may sound silly, but she consumers mon Yellow” on the toilet. How can I make my bugers of cheese complusively, and eats of to 34 final weeks count? a day. What do I do? How do I get her help? --Member of the Dark Brotherhood --Burger Problem Dear Member of the Dark Brotherhood, Dear Burger Problem, Who needs friends when you have Skyrim? FUS The cure for your bestie’s burger addiction is BK DO RAH! Chicken Fries. Although you may have a new --Bernie addiction on your hands. --Bernie

Email Bernie with life problems at [email protected] or leave an anonymous note at the CN office. CRYPTOGRAMS Each letter represents another letter. Use the single clue to decipher the code and figure out the famous movie quote! F BSMGNY AOOJ LKU RLUV KLA Y BSJHOJNOU BX- VMJCBS XTBQ YUGFO MKAL JLDRLD clue: A=B clue: A=T Editorial 17 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 23, 2012 Editorial Tumultuous tuition changes Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year will in- crease 4.8 percent ($1,470) for full-time students. This is the second consecutive year that tuition has risen by that proportion. Room and board will also increase by $460. The rough economic times do lead to financial instability. This affects everyone and faculty wages should be a priority; they need to survive too. The cuts in governmental aid are significant. If this trend continues, though, soon tuition will be unaf- fordable to many students. When tuition must be increased repeatedly by such a degree, the places where a student’s money is going must be evaluated and prioritized. Students should not have to pay for activities or services they don’t use. Instead, students should be charged for technology and activities only when they use University computers or attend program- ming events. Cartoon by Emily Day Some measures, like increases- in class size or teaching load have not been taken by the Univer- sity to cut costs. Though these might decrease student-professor attention, such a continual cost HIT & miss increase cannot continue and more aggressive Hit: A 30,000-year-old flower is revived and blooming miss: Adele measures like these might need to be taken. makes obscene gesture to the host of the U.K.’s Brit Music Awards JCU has maintained its status as one of the after cutting her acceptance speech short Hit: A new type of alien best values in education. This could be a large planet has been discovered Hit/miss: Sophomore Matt DeBoth’s contributing factor to the increase in enrollment. table-top cafeteria speeches miss: Nuclear talks between Iran However, the unsure economic situation makes the and the United Nations fail Hit: Prince William and Kate Middleton miss value factor unreliable. It is unsure if the income adopt a Cocker Spaniel named Lupo : That has no signifi- cance to the world Hit: Stephen Colbert is releasing a children’s of students and their families will be enough to book titled, “I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)” miss: Five people even afford an education of any price. were killed in a shooting at a health spa in Atlanta Hit: Dow hits It is commendable that the University has in- 13,000 Hit: Presidents day was Monday miss: We had school Hit: creased need-based financial aid to accommodate Rihanna and Chris Brown collaborate on two new remixes Hit: Lent

miss: miss: the increase in tuition. However, this clearly is not begins Giving something up Hit/ The crazy weather the most sustainable way of making a quality edu- cation affordable. The sources of price increases email your hits & misses to [email protected] must be identified and efforts must be taken to keep these increases under control. NOTABLE QUOTABLE “ Career Corner Tip of the Week “Back in 2008, the American people in a “After an interview, be sure to get the inter- time of crisis went for a rock star that they viewer’s business card and send a personalized believed could solve their problems.” professional thank you note. Both handwritten or “ emailed are acceptable.” - Rick Santorum on the election of President Obama

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Fax: 216.397.1729 Photo Editor Clara Richter Diversions Editor Delivery email: [email protected] Signed material and comics are solely the view of the author. Taylor Horen Ben DeVictor Ned McGrath 18 Op/Ed Feb. 23, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW The interwebz: my best friend Cooney Meets World: Reversing ‘The invites sent out, and RSVPs have Now all you have to do is up- never been easier. This brings me load a video to YouTube or create decision’? to the status update. Mark Zuck- a Twitter account. cally. erberg made a huge error adding Vloggers like Philip DeFranco First, the fact that ESPN has a Ned McGrath this feature to his masterpiece. flood the front page of You- “Miami Heat Index” to report on Delivery Guy Sure Facebook asks you, Tube. anything and everything about the “What’s on your mind?” But, that I miss the days when people Heat is incredibly troublesome. Anyone who knows me knows doesn’t mean you have to share getting mildly hurt was what Dan Cooney And really, when I say “anything I love the Internet. everything thought that has ever filled YouTube’s most popular. Managing Editor and everything,” I mean it. But, that YouTube is always there to gone through your head. The Internet has become a drug topic is for another column. make me laugh with some of Do you remember where you No one cares that your and we are all addicts. Second, does LeBron realize its classic videos, videos like were on the evening of July 8, “homework is so hard right now My beloved Internet is being how he left this town? National “Ultimate Dog Tease” and “Ken 2010? (frowny face” or your suffering abused. audiences sat glued to their TVs Lee” and of course, the countless from a case of “#accountingma- So, this is an intervention to It was a Thursday night, and watching ESPN’s “The Decision,” laughing baby or puppy videos. jorproblems).” all Internet users. I was back home at my church where LeBron would make his And when that is not enough, What is worse is when people We must use her in modera- helping prepare for the opening of long-awaited choice. Since when I check out funny new memes on share personal information about tion. Next time you have the urge our annual Greek festival the next did one player deserve a special imgur.com. their lives, like the status I saw to put your thoughts out there day. One of my friends had walked show dedicated to where he would Or, if I really feel like wast- recently about a girl’s visit to her for the world to see, stop and in late, and I remember asking go as a free agent? ing a whole day, I surf the whole gynecologist. really think about what you are him something along the lines of, I was disappointed that LeBron Internet on Stumbleupon. Just because So-and-So and posting. “Where did LeBron end up?” left the Cavs because I thought he If I’m ever feeling lonely, What’s-Her-Face “like” your If it is not important in some “He’s going to Miami,” he would want to stay home and help I hang out with all 758 of my status doesn’t mean anyone else way, then don’t post it. replied. friends on Facebook. cares. If you are not sure if it is Wait, what did you say? Did I Cleveland win a championship. I don’t even have to leave my Now, to all you Tweeters out important or not, then it prob- hear that right? But I understand that when an op- futon or put on pants. there, please stop it. ably isn’t. Even though I had a feeling portunity arises, you have to jump The best thing about Facebook Twitter has taken the most So to the Twitter and Face- LeBron James was going to leave on it. He saw his chance to play is that I can show all my friends annoying part of Facebook and book addicts, I give you this Cleveland, hearing the news was with two people he already had the funny videos and pictures I has based its whole existence motto to live by: When in doubt, not easy. I had a range of emo- great chemistry with, and he made found on all my other favorite off of it. log out. tions, from “Shoot, I never got to the decision that was best for him. sites. Needless to say, Twitter is For more of my ramblings, a game at The Q when he played LeBron even said that it wasn’t so Facebook has its meaningful pointless. please check out my YouTube for the Cavs” to “You’ve got to be much about leaving Cleveland, “it’s uses, too. The Internet has become a vlog or you can follow me on my kidding me? You’re just going to about joining forces with the other One can easily keep in contact medium for narcissists to voice Twitter account @nedmcgrath. ditch Cleveland like that? Do you two guys that I feel like I respect with friends and family living their thoughts and opinions. have any idea what you’re in for their game the most,” he told Jim across the country or overseas. You used to have to write when you come back to play the Gray during “The Decision.” Groups can be created to share a column for a newspaper that Cavs?” But I don’t respect the way Le- common interests. no one reads to get your voice Contact Ned McGrath at Clearly, he had no clue of the Bron handled leaving the Cavs, at Parties can be planned and heard. [email protected] impact the words “I’m going to take all. Cleveland fans deserved better my talents to South Beach” would than what they got. have on Cavaliers fans and most of So, LeBron, as much as you Cleveland. might be regretting your decision, I turned on the TV as soon as I you’ve made your bed. Now you’ve Wonderword: got to lay in it for a while. Those got home. Pictures of smoldering What does nystagmus mean? LeBron jerseys flashed across the boos you heard on Friday night at screen. Sports commentators were The Q weren’t any softer than the all trying to get their piece in. Then first time Cleveland watched you came Dan Gilbert’s open letter to return home in a Heat uniform. fans – I’d say he got his message I’m sure that many Cavs fans across loud and clear. have forgiven LeBron and moved This week, Brian Windhorst on. Rightfully so, they realized that reported for ESPN’s “Miami Heat one person does not constitute a Index” that LeBron could see team. The presence of Kyrie Irving “The mystique that follows “The mythical cousin of the himself going back to Cleveland at has helped ease the pain a bit, too. “A very old dinosaur.” For LeBron’s good, he should around a stegasaurus” centaur.” some point later in his career. Le- Bron said he is happy with Miami, stop talking so soon about wanting Dan Imfeld, Carrie Vollentine and Tom Vokac, but wouldn’t rule out returning to to come back. We Cavs fans still re- junior Sarah Stanley, junior play in a Cavs uniform, Windhorst member July 8, 2010 too clearly. seniors wrote. Contact Dan Cooney at nystagmus: Involuntary,rapid, oscillating movement of the eyeballs Alright, let’s look at this criti- [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: Looking down to look up is done outside of the classroom. My Day confidence, I watched a freshman He is the Virgil to my Dante – a spiritual sometimes easy to forget to enjoy friends have been the best support over gent bravely approach an attractive guide through the quagmire of corrup- the little things. Rather than laughing the past three years; but, I have also young girl sitting at a table with six tion that is university life. Lesson: God something off, it’s easy to take it way developed unique relationships with other guys during the dinner rush in the is there, and He probably has a great too seriously. And I know I can always another group of people whom I think caf. He went straight up to her, handed sense of humor. count on one 2015er to remind me Brian Bayer of as my mentors. her a rose and a box of chocolates, said Another youngster has a view on that the simple things just aren’t worth Campus Editor These are the people who, when I “Happy Valentine’s Day” and left. Ku- life that just screams HAPPINESS. over-thinking. Lesson: Let life roll off was a freshman and sophomore, guided dos. Lesson: bold is beautiful. The irony is that although he is low-key, your back because it’s really not worth As I was sending out some emails me through the ropes of college. It can Another young lady I know is he’s one of the most talkative people I the worry. recently, I noticed something that be an obstacle course at times, so it’s known to be a bit of a tease to the male know. Every morning he salutes the One of my best friends didn’t even scared the bejesus out of me – almost always nice to have a helping hand. population. However, I have spoken flag and every night he says his prayers. exist in my life until I was a sopho- all of the email addresses ended in ’14 But now that most of these people with her extensively and she never I realized how healthy his outlook on more; she helped teach me one of the or ’15. What was even scarier was that have graduated and I am the upper- claims to want anything more than life was one day last week when he, my most important lessons I have learned the email addresses with ’12 in them classman, I worried that I would no what she offers. This kind of harsh roommate and I were hopelessly lost yet: Love purely, unconditionally and were graduating this year. When did longer have anybody at JCU to look honesty seems to confuse and maybe on the streets of East Cleveland. What uncritically. I get so old? up to. even hurt some people, but I really was supposed to be an easy eight-mile Then there’s Chuck. Everyone can I certainly don’t remember becom- Over the past couple weeks, though, can’t fault her for being true to herself. run quickly turned into an adrenaline- learn something from Chuck. ing an upperclassman, but it looks like I have learned something very impor- Lesson: Be true to yourself. pumping labyrinth of a 16-mile run. And these are just a few of the many I’m there whether I like it or not. Thank tant: sometimes you have to look down My third example is a dynamic But even in the worst neighborhoods people who might not have the same God I’m not a senior yet, because I to look up. Just because someone is a freshman duo that goes together like of the city, this young American hero number of years as we upperclassmen don’t think I could handle that. But my class or two below me doesn’t mean he peas and carrots. While they are seldom smiled optimistically and helped keep do, but they certainly have plenty to email address ends in ’13. That’s next or she can’t be a role model. sober, they highlight perhaps one of our spirits up. Lesson: It doesn’t matter offer. Take a note from them, and don’t year. Wow… Allow me to share a few instances the most important lessons of college: if the glass is half full or half empty – be afraid to look down to look up – you For me, college has been a lesson where I was impressed by my younger live it up. the glass is there, so you might as well just might learn something. in life more than any academic pursuit. classmates. Friends, I salute you. One of my closest friends at Carroll enjoy it. Contact Brian Bayer at As they say, a majority of the learning In one epic display of Valentine’s also happens to be a year beneath me. Naturally, as a jaded junior, it’s [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Feb. 23, 2012 The Op/Ed Graciously Gaffney: A blast from the past eighth graders of a room. I didn’t I read it in high school. Top Ten: comprehend any of it until I asked, Each of these is the story of both either my parents or aunt, and found great and ordinary people in times Presidents out just who Anne Frank was and past. I love them because they give Emily Gaffney what the attic was all about. a face to history. Editor in Chief 1. Nelson Mandela From that point, I became fasci- However, more than that, I love 2. Theodore Roosevelt History is a fascinating thing. It nated about reading and watching having a window into the lives of 3. Abraham Lincoln shapes who we are and how we live. people’s stories from history. people of a different time period. It is not necessarily the textbook I think I was drawn in by Anne My recent obsession is Britain’s 4. George Washington history that I have come to love, Frank’s story because at the base “Downton Abbey,” which is now 5. Bill Clinton though, but the stories that together she was much like me, albeit a little playing on PBS. It’s the story of a 6. The Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J. shape a history. older and in the midst of perhaps fictional family and their servants I remember when I first discov- the greatest human tragedy of all on a grand estate. The show in 7. James Garfield ered this love. I was in fourth or fifth time. But that aside, she was a girl any other context would be a soap 8. Mikhail Gorbachev grade and was walking down the with a love of reading, writing and opera, but what draws me to it is 9. Josiah Bartlett hall, past the various classrooms, questioning who was trying to figure its historical time period. So far the on my way somewhere. out how to grow up. show has spanned the time between 10. Greg Petsche In my grade school, like many I decided right then and there I the sinking of the Titanic and World – Compiled by Nick Wojtasik others I’m sure, each of the class- wanted to read “The Diary of Anne War I. rooms had a display of some sort Frank.” So I read Anne Frank’s It is amazing to me to think of outside its door. The display was inner thoughts about growing up people who are just like you, with Simplify me, usually students’ artwork or some- in hiding during WWII, and then some of the same fears and thoughts, Nick’s Knack: thing on which they had been I read about one of her protectors, but who are growing up in entirely Captain! working. Miep Gies. I watched as Margaret different worlds in entirely differ- I was struck by the display out- Thatcher struggled as a woman in ent circumstances. It leads me to must understand the complexity of side of the eighth grade classroom. British politics to become a world believe that, at the end of the day, things before we can simplify them. It was the picture of a young girl, leader in the biopic, “The Iron people are people, but it sure is all We must break down things as a girl really not that much older Lady.” Another story I loved was the more interesting with a historical much as we can. Once every piece looking than me, and a picture of that of little Amir and Hassan in backdrop. of a complex whole is extracted, a cool, plaid-covered book. Below Kabul, Afghanistan in “The Kite Contact Emily Gaffney at these pictures were drawings by the Runner;” it has stayed with me since [email protected] Nick Wojtasik the simple idea can be identified. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Contemporary culture ap- proaches the goal of simplicity When the Electronic Numerical correctly. Using the ENIC was very Integrator and Computer was turned complicated and inefficient. To on in 1947, it was the first general improve computers the technology purpose computer. It took up 1,800 had to advance more, i.e. get more square feet of space and was made complicated. This new technology, of millions of parts. Indubitably, it which now resides in our laptops was the most3 intensely complex and smartphones, has made the use machine to ever exist. Its purpose of such devices much simpler and was to ease and simplify the solving easier. This hasn’t come without a of problems and equations. price, though. For millennia, ease has been Since it has become so much sought through simplicity. To better easier to be reachable at any time understand something we ask that by anyone, have access to any bit it be explained more simply. There of information up to the minute are the eternal questions for which and even do work while on the go, simple answers are sought. The we have created conditions that thing is, the reason they are eternal allow our lives to become even Alumni Corner is because in their most reduced more complex! Our multitasking Written by Lex Tomaszewski ’01, Carroll News Alumnus form, they still cannot definitively capabilities have been heightened. The “simple” technologies of today be proven and typically require an Hey you. Glad you’re picking hometown newspaper covering prep I do know that, through all of are able to do much more than the extensive justification. Without up the latest edition of The Carroll sports and Ohio State football after its offerings and experiences, JCU ENIC could. complex elaboration it is very easy News with the intention of read- graduating in 2001. taught me transcendent skills that This is where another part of to be misunderstood or appear to ing it cover-to-cover. Or stuff it in Now more than 10 years later, I I’ve come to rely upon as I’ve Holmes’ quote comes into play. have foundation-less thoughts, your backpack and pull it out later find myself leading marketing pro- navigated my own professional The simplicity of today’s complex- beliefs or actions. during classes like film & com- grams and initiatives in the university endeavors across various func- ity is much more stressful than be- Commonly, people are ques- munication, sports journalism or banking segment of consumer mar- tions from consumer/small business fore. The other end of complexity tioned about their religion. Do you campaign issues and images (all keting at PNC Bank. My work takes underwriting to retail distribution is that composed of problems of believe in God? Are you Catho- some of my favorites). me to colleges and universities across strategy to marketing. The 5 -part natural origin, like the complexities lic? Very often, the answer is not I did the same back in my day, our 19-state footprint. One of many programming series Backpacks 2 of emotions and human interaction. simple. You might be a cafeteria learning all things seen and heard reasons I enjoy my job is because Briefcases (BP2BC) is a great op- These simplicities compose the Catholic (you pick and choose what on JCU’s campus, as well as re- it’s a steady reminder of how great portunity to learn and practice the true joys of life. aspects to follow). Then you would reading my prose – seeing it in the college experience is and what intangible skills that leave lasting Finding and embracing the sim- have to explain which pieces you print to figure what I could’ve pos- mine at John Carroll University has impressions, like how to stand out plicities of the world is a life-long ascribe to and elaborate on them sibly done better as a budding beat meant to me both professionally and from other applicants during job journey. It must be understood the individually. writer. Covering various sports for personally. I met my wife here and interviews all while networking and universe is made of complexities. There is no problem with want- The Carroll News, primarily foot- boast many friendships with class- building relationships with fellow Rarely are there easy or simple ing simplicity. Living simply is, ball, I had it easy as the teams were mates I still see regularly. Needless students and members of the local answers to anything. But, all com- personally, the most desirable life- consistently successful … except to say I’m a proud alum. Cleveland business scene. plexities are made of simplicities. style. The trouble lies in the manner against the school in Alliance that Along the way during my career One’s professional and career Perhaps the most difficult thing we hope to attain simplicity. Like shall go unnamed. It was a great pursuits, the interview question al- development – much like the college to grasp is the unity between the mostly everything, the majority experience, for I was using what I ways came up: “Where do you want experience – is what you make of it. two. of people want things to be easily was learning as a communications to be in 10 years?” In college, I’d So my advice to you? Take full ad- It’s strenuous to not have the achievable. Somewhat ironically, major while preparing for my then- never imagine I’d be a sportswriter vantage of all the opportunities JCU immediate gratification of a simple it is a difficult and complex road desired career as a sportswriter. I turned banker. And I still feel that it’s provides to exercise and enhance answer or the ability to pinpoint to simplicity. landed an internship in the sports a trick question. Who really knows your personal brand, thereby living a singular cause of a problem so Oliver Wendel Holmes wrote, department at The Plain Dealer what they want to be when they grow the John Carroll University brand of it can be solved. However, if this “I would not give a fig for the sim- and parlayed that into a position up? I don’t know – I’m still trying to learning, leadership and service. plicity this side of complexity, but I fact of life is accepted, one will be as a full-time sportswriter at a determine an answer to that one. would give my life for the simplic- less displeased with such inconve- ity on the other side of complex- niences and much more efficient The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject let- ity.” It’s funny that a quote about at dealing with complexities by simplicity is so difficult to decipher. reducing them to their simplest ters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All letters But, in a way, that difficulty paral- forms. received become the property of The Carroll News. Anonymous letters will lels the meaning of the quote. not be published. Letters to the editor must not exceed 500 words and must be What Holmes meant is that the Contact Nick Wojtasik at world we live in is intricate. We [email protected] submitted to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Sunday. CLASSIFIEDS

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