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CThursday, MarchARROLL 29, 2012 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 88, No. 18 JCU named to President’s Class of 2012 paves Honor Roll for community service the way to senior class legacy Camilla Thompsell The Carroll News

With graduation looming, JCU seniors are about to enter the grown-up world of salaries and house hunting. That feeling of unadulterated joy at getting a free T-shirt at an SUPB event may no longer be the best thing that happens in their year; indeed some of them might even start to decline invites to events with free food. As they prepare themselves for this new era, reflecting on who they’ve become and how things have changed, they will hopefully look back on their JCU experience fondly. As part of this, the graduating senior class plans to bestow a gift to John Carroll to commemorate their time at the University; previous years have donated water bottle fountains, trees and benches. This year, the Senior Class Committee has decided to con- Photo from jcu.edu/immersion Junior John Jackson participates in a 2011 immersion experience to Duran, Ecuador. tribute to the new St. Ignatius Plaza which is being renovated immediately outside of St. Francis Chapel by the St. Ignatius Alyssa Brown ties they serve.” statue. The plaza is being transformed to create a series of ad- Asst. Campus Editor Recipients for the award were announced on March 12 at joining outdoor spaces to accommodate both secular and sacred the American Council on Education’s 94th Annual Meeting, experiences. This year marks the fifth year in a row that John Carroll themed “Ahead of the Curve,” in Los Angeles, Calif. Other This long-standing tradition of the senior class giving a gift University has been named to the President’s Higher Educa- Jesuit universities that received the award include Loyola to the University was reinstated by the class of 2011, after a tion Community Service Honor Roll. This year, JCU was Marymount University, Santa Clara University, Boston Col- nine-year hiatus, as a part of JCU’s 125th anniversary celebra- one of 22 Jesuit colleges and universities named under this lege and Georgetown University. tions. Its revival saw a new record of 28 percent set for class award. JCU president, the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., expressed participation, breaking the previous record of 27 percent held by The award for President’s Higher Education Community his excitement about this recent award. the class of 1986. These figures are on par with current alumni Service Honor Roll was started in 2006. It is an award that “I’m proud of John Carroll for earning this high level giving which is estimated at around 25 percent. annually highlights the role colleges and universities play in of recognition – not just for this year, but for five years in a According to Berj Shakarian, the designer and project architect, solving problems in their communities. row,” said Niehoff. the goal of the new plaza is to provide a setting for memory, mean- According to the Corporation for National and Community Provost and Academic Vice President John Day also was ing, reflection and community. The plaza itself will surround the Service website, “[It educates] more students on a lifelong proud of JCU’s achievement. existing St. Ignatius monument (a gift from the class of 1962) path of civic engagement by recognizing institutions that achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes in the communi- Please see HONOR ROLL, p. 2 Please see GIFT, p. 2 Student arrested for drug trafficking and possession Ryllie Danylko offense than possession. Hurd said, “If you According to the police report, this was Staff Reporter have just enough for personal use, a small not the student’s first run in with the police. Possession vs. Trafficking On the evening of March 17, a student in baggie or paraphernalia, just a person smok- The report said the student “was known to Murphy Hall was arrested for attempted drug ing, that’s a misdemeanor. The crime of traf- the JCU PD from previous incidents to be Drug Possession: Possession shall trafficking and possession of marijuana and ficking is when we catch them for selling, in involved with the use and possible distribution mean having the controlled substance drug paraphernalia, such as baggies and pipe this case, marijuana.” of marijuana.” on one’s person or in constructive pos- cleaners. JCU Campus Security Services and According to Hurd, “The night of the inci- The charges against the student are at- session the University Heights Police Department dent, we were able to determine that there was tempted drug trafficking and possession of have both been investigating the incident, somebody that had marijuana in the room and both drugs and drug paraphernalia, and he Drug Trafficking: The sale and dis- but are focusing on separate aspects of the we conferred with University Heights police was assigned a court date of April 10 at the tribution of illegal drugs. The federal student’s fate. and they came in and helped us with the initial Shaker Heights Municipal Court. sentencing guidelines explain that a “drug Brian Hurd, assistant director of CSS, part of the investigation.” Since the arrest was made in the student’s trafficking offense” under federal, state, said, “We kind of investigate it from the The police arrested the student that night dormitory, the Office of Residence Life has or local law prohibits the manufacture, perspectives for student conduct purposes, and he was released on bond the next day. been closely involved. Director of Residence import, export, distribution, or dispensing which is separate but parallel to any criminal As for the student’s current situation, Hurd Life Lisa Brown said of the incident, of a controlled substance. investigation that might be going on with the said he is still on campus. “Anything that may University Heights police.” be happening criminally is separate from Drug trafficking is a much more serious that,” Hurd said. Please see TRAFFICKING, p. 3 Information from uslegal.com

Inside this issue: Index Sports 12 Campus 2 Diversions 16 Regulatory changes Health care law Editorial World News 5 17 of money market reaches the U.S. Finance 8 Op/Ed 18 mutual funds, p. 8 Supreme Court, p. 11 Arts & Life 9 Classifieds 20 2 Campus March 29, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus JCU honored for dedication to service From HONOR ROLL, p. 1 plained that during the last academic year done through John Carroll benefits those alone, students contributed over 57,000 living in the city of Cleveland and several Briefs hours of community service. other nearby communities. “This is one of the very important ways “The depth and breadth of their [stu- “This is a great testament to the work we implement our Jesuit, Catholic mission dents’] commitment to service is remark- of the Center for Service and Social Ac- Join the Homecoming and identity as a University that prepares able and deserves recognition. Last year, tion and other offices of the University ‘men and women, with and for others,’” 977 students participated in weekly ser- that support weekly and one-time service Committee for 2012 Day said. vice experiences,” said Finucane. opportunities.” The JCU mission is to influence the Weekly service opportunities are just Niehoff emphasized the importance of Applications for the 2012 Homecoming community by encouraging student-partic- one aspect of community service in which participating in service while at JCU. Committee are due by 9 p.m. on April 4. Anyone ipation in community service, according to JCU students participate. “I would strongly encourage Carroll interested in marketing or communications should Niehoff. “Over 1,850 students at John Carroll students to participate in service,” he said. apply. The committee is looking for a marketing He said, “Our mission is focused on participated in some community service “It will give you knowledge and insight, chair to create and design posters and flyers, vol- learning, leadership and service, and the (that we are able to track – there are more it will broaden your horizons and it will unteer chair to coordinate with other volunteers, a President’s Higher Education Community that we are unaware of),” Finucane said make a significant difference in the lives block party chair to plan the block party that will Service Honor Roll is one measure of our in an email. “We [JCU] had 86 service of others.” take place after the football game, a pep rally chair success in these important areas.” learning courses [and] 140 students par- He explained that participating in to coordinate a Homecoming pep rally and other Margaret Finucane, the director of the ticipated in immersion experiences.” service now helps students commit to parties involved, an internal affairs chair to talk Center for Service and Social Action, ex- Day explained that the service being serving the community for the rest of with faculty involved in Homecoming and be a their lives. liaison for the committee and The Carroll News, a “Those who participate in service as decorating/design chair to plan and design events students are likely to continue to serve and figure out the layout of the off campus dance their communities as alumni. This is one and a dining/food affairs chair to be in charge of of many reasons Carroll alumni are people getting food and working with catering services. of great character,” he said. To apply, visit jcu.edu/supb.

Boler School of Business presents derivatives

On Tuesday, April 10, the Accounting As- JCU students participate in community service projects. sociation, Investing Club and KPMG Professor-

ship in Accounting will be hosting a program on Photos from jcu.edu/service derivatives with featured guests Amy Gasbarre, Anthony Konkoly, Frank Kuriakuz, Edwin From GIFT, p. 1 “It leaves behind something physically visible on campus Martinez, and Michael McKeown. The program which the class can gather around and show to their children will be held in the LSC Conference Room from and their children’s children,” she said. 7-8:30 p.m. Derivatives are used to reduce risk with a Latin cross configuration, creating a University land- Alumni participation is especially important to the Uni- and take on risks. This program will illustrate mark. versity as it directly affects its students in two ways. It alters the popularity derivatives have gained in recent As well as the staggered cross, the plan has four other key how competitive JCU is for foundation incorporation grants as years and the role they play in business. It will features: a social area with a grouping of four benches illus- the group who award the grants look at how large the internal also show how derivatives result in underlying trating the vows of Saint Ignatius (poverty, chastity, obedience audience is (i.e. how much the alumni contribute) and it influ- security. The event is open to the public. to Christ and obedience to the Pope for the non-Jesuits among ences U.S. News and World Report rankings of the University, For more information about this event visit us), a roundtable and stools to provide space for reflection and which also incorporate alumni participation figures into their http://sites.jcu.edu/boler reading, a fountain which will represent the wellspring of life decision making. and 3D letters “AMDG” at the fountain’s promenade reflect- “It is through our alumni donations that our University is ing the JCU motto: Ad majorem Dei gloriam (For the greater kept going. Everyone thinks that it is the million dollar endow- glory of God). ments, but truthfully it is the small figures from these thousands The Class of 2012 is hoping to buy one of these letters as its of alums,” added Davis. “Not only that, but it is also a large senior gift. Online, the purchase of one of these letters is valued contributor to the scholarships we offer. Contributing to the Mark the calendars for the at $5,000, putting the gift on the more lavish end of the scale as class gift offers a fantastic opportunity to show your apprecia- Spring Concert Series past class gifts have generally ranged from $2,000 to $6,000. tion to all those who gave before you.” “JCU has given me so much these last four years I figured As well as the gift, the Senior Class Committee is organizing that this was a great way to start giving back. I think that is a comedy roast event on April 28 in Kulas Auditorium. The off-campus concert series will now in- something that we really want to stress to the seniors when try- Andrew Welki, associate professor of economics and fi- clude “The All-American Rejects” and “Rocket ing to get them to donate. We want them to think about what nance, will be acting as emcee, and, although subjects have to the Moon.” Tickets went on sale for this at JCU has done for them and then reach into their pockets and not been identified yet, Davis assured that this will be “fun … midnight on Monday, March 26. The concert give back. When we first met as a committee we looked at the but we are going to be respectful.” will be Tuesday, April 10 at the House of Blues. amounts raised by senior classes in the past and we from the “We really wanted to come up with ways that would intrigue The bus for this event will leave at 6:30 p.m. start knew that we could raise and do so much more,” said senior and excite the class into donating to our efforts. The roast was Tickets for the Hot Chelle Rae concert Greg Sloat, who is on the Senior Gift Committee. an idea from Jack Kirwin, and through committee discussions, will go on sale on Wednesday, April 4, at The class is hoping that, by purchasing just one of the four we have fine-tuned our idea into what we believe will be an midnight. The concert will also be at the letters, this paves the way for subsequent classes to buy the enjoyable program,” said senior Joe Grace, another member House of Blues on Friday, April 18. The other letters as their class gifts. of the Senior Gift Committee. bus for this event will leave at 5:30 p.m. “I think that the idea of continuing to extend the senior gifts Any senior who contributes either to the class gift or to the The third part of the spring concert se- is really nice and I look forward to the chance to support this roast will be invited to a senior toast before the Baccalaureate ries known as “Weekend Fest” will be on vision when I graduate,” said sophomore Veronica Lysaght. Mass on Saturday, May 19, where they will be given a cham- campus April 27 -28. This part will feature a According to Director of Annual Giving Kate Davis, the pagne toast in keepsake glasses to congratulate them on their variety of genres from rock, rap/hip hop, ac- idea of a class gift is meant to provide students with their first graduation and welcome them into the alumni family. They are coustic, surf pop, dubstep, and even more. chance to give back to JCU as alumni. It also helps welcome welcome to donate at the toast itself if they have not had the them into the family of 36,000 JCU alumni. chance to do so beforehand, according to Davis. Campus a Safety Log

March 22, 2012 March 24, 2012 Sale to an underage student was reported in Theft was reported on campus at 2:58 a.m. the Sutowski parking lot at 10:05 p.m. March 23, 2012 Criminal damaging was reported in Murphy Hall at 11:50 p.m.

These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information, contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 Donna Byrnes wins award for outstanding work in student affairs Brian Bayer of knowledge or have provided outstanding have helped to form me,” she said. “[But] Campus Editor leadership at the campus or regional level.” Patrick challenged me to think differently Byrnes has been an active member of the and to accept new opportunities.” Last Friday, March 23, Donna Byrnes, the JCU community since 1978, when she came to Byrnes was humbled by the overwhelm- associate dean of students, walked into the the University as a residence hall director. In her ing support from her colleagues. O’Dea Room expecting a small crowd of people 34 years at JCU, she has served as a director for “I have loved every minute of being who would enjoy a small reception with her to six of the eight residence halls and helped create here, and I accept this award on behalf of commemorate a recent award she won. the Office of Student Activities, which currently everyone here,” she said. “I love what I do. To her surprise, over 30 people representing oversees more than 100 student organizations. I’ve had a lot of unique opportunities [and] almost every department of the school showed In 2004, she was promoted to her current that has been life-giving.” up with resounding support and applause to position of associate dean of students. She also noted that there have been some congratulate her. Even her parents joined the Everyone who has worked with Byrnes was very difficult situations she has had to work ceremony via Skype. very happy to see her dedication pay off. through with the University, such as student The award she received was the Ignatian Patrick Rombalski, the former JCU vice deaths, sexual assaults, firing staff and sepa- Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Jesuit president for student affairs and current Boston rating students from the University. Student Affairs Work, and now she is one of College vice president for student affairs, said However, all of these experiences, only 12 individuals nationally who have in his recommendation letter, “Donna Byrnes positive and negative, have helped her know received this award since its inception in the represents what is best in the student affairs how she can best do her job. spring of 1997. profession. Working her way through various “Each year I have asked myself three “I cannot think of a person more worthy of offices in student affairs, most notably Resi- questions: Am I contributing to students recognition for her outstanding achievement as dence Life and the Dean of Students offices, learning and development in a positive a leader in student affairs in Jesuit colleges and she has remained a consistent, professional, way? Am I learning and developing in my universities,” said Vice President for Student enduring presence for students at John Carroll humanness? [And] am I having fun doing Affairs Mark McCarthy, in a recommendation University.” it? Happily, I have answered yes to all three letter to the award’s selection committee. While she acknowledges that everyone she each year,” she said. According to the Jesuit Association of Stu- has worked with has played a part in her growth It is this attitude of positivity and growth dent Personnel Administrators website, “The as an influential person at JCU, she feels that that McCarthy believes earned Byrnes this Photo by Brian Bayer Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Achievement Rombalski’s influence helped the most. award. Donna Byrnes with her award plaque. in Jesuit Student Affairs Work is conferred on “The truth is that every person I have “She has served on countless commit- individuals who have made significant, specific worked with, colleague, peer, supervisor, tees that have benefited greatly from her Byrnes was happy that she could receive the accomplishments in the profession … Recipi- student, parent or alumni has had an influence understanding of the University and its mission award on behalf of JCU. ents may have successfully resolved particularly on me. Whether it was a student in crisis or a as well as her knowledge, understanding and “I think it’s a great thing for John Carroll to difficult problems or issues, have achieved rec- colleague challenging me to think about some- commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said be recognized for our Jesuit education and fos- ognition as a national expert in a particular area thing a different way, each of those experiences McCarthy. tering men and women for others,” she said.

The CN announces its 2012-2013 editorial staff 2012-13 Staff: As finals approach and seniors are finalizing editor for The CN. Editor in Chief- Dan Cooney their plans for entering the real world after they During his time on the paper, he has helped Managing Editor- Brian Bayer receive their diplomas, The Carroll News is pre- The CN maintain its award-winning status Campus- Spencer German and Ryllie paring for its next year of award-winning report- among student newspapers in Ohio, winning Danylko, Molly Bealin ing and planning the 2012-2013 editorial staff. the 2011 first place award for best news page Arts & Life- Mitch Quartaert and After an election held on Thursday, March 22, from the Society for Collegiate Journalists and Alexandra Higl the current editors of The CN voted junior Dan the 2012 third place regional award for breaking Sports- Zach Mentz Cooney into the position of editor in chief. news coverage from the Society of Professional World News- Sam Lane Cooney began working with the paper during Journalists. Business & Finance- Andrew Martin the fall semester of his freshman year, later be- “I’m really looking forward to the coming Editorial & Op/Ed- Clara Richter and coming a section editor for the Campus Spotlight year and working with a new staff,” said Cooney. Nick Wojtasik Photo by Brian Bayer section alongside junior Jillian Dunn. “I’m excited to keep our high standards from Business Manager- Gloria Suma Dan Cooney, new editor After this, he served as a section editor for the our predecessors, and to learn and share my in chief of The Carroll Campus section, working with Emily Gaffney knowledge with everyone. I also want to get a News. and Brian Bayer, respectively. lot more people involved with the newspaper Most recently, he has worked as the managing from all majors.” From DRUG TRAFFICKING, p. 1

“Obviously drug use and possession is against University policy and if students are break- Beaudry Award nominees ing the policy we’re going to hold them accountable for their actions.” Brown said that in incidents such as this one, Residence Life collaborates with campus The Beaudry Award is the only student award given at Commencement police to investigate and determine what action to take in the conduct process. voted on by graduating seniors. Voting is based on leadership activities, Sherri Crahen, dean of students, has an important role anytime a student violates a policy commitment to Christian values, academic achievement, and service to the in the Community Standards Manual of JCU. In this case, the violation is the drug policy university and/or civic community. which states, “This includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as being in the presence of This year’s six final nominees for the 2012 Beaudry Award are: or possessing, using, distributing, and/or selling narcotics, drug paraphernalia, other drugs or any controlled substance illegally.” Odell Brown Jeff Hatgas Crahen said, “When CSS or an RA documents a situation and it’s an alleged policy viola- Anna Faist Nick Skiviat tion then that comes to our office we assign all those cases to hearing offices.” The student conduct hearing for this case took place on March 26, but the results are not James Haitz Jacqueline Wyman yet available to the public. However, Crahen stressed that in the past, students who have been Graduating seniors will be able to vote on Monday and Tuesday, April 2 found responsible for selling drugs have been suspended from the University. “Not only do we take this seriously, but University Heights police take it seriously as and 3, at the Blue and Gold Activities in the LSC Conference Room from 10 well,” said Crahen. a.m. to 7 p.m. Crahen said that this case, in terms of the student conduct board’s role and her role in it, is not yet finalized, but she expects it to be finished within the next few weeks. Campus Calendar : March 29 – April 5

29 Thursday 30 Friday 31 Saturday 1 Sunday 2 Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Wednesday Chinese Religious Nutrition program Baseball game vs. Mass in St. Francis Mass in Rodman A Journey To the Halls close at 7 p.m. Tradition lecture with Karin Palmer at Capital University Chapel at 6 and 10 Chapel 12:05 p.m. Promise Land: for Easter Break. with Joseph the Student Health at 1 p.m. at p.m. Power of the Spoken Adler at 7 p.m. Center 1-5 p.m. Schweickert Field. Word from 7-8:30 in the Donahue p.m. in the Dolan Auditorium. Atrium.

World News 5 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 Health care law faces Supreme Court jcunews.com World News Poll cided by plea bargains. This statistic seemingly THIS WEEK’S QUESTION indicates the magnitude of such a ruling of the Supreme Court, which was very con- Do you think the Supreme Court troversial with just one vote will find Obama’s health care bill making the difference. Schiavoni said, “The im- unconstitutional? portance of this case was Go online at www.jcunews.com to vote in the poll, and evidenced by [Justice An- check out the next issue to see the results. tonin] Scalia reading his opinion dissenting opinion from the bench, which had to do with the implications Word for Word of this decision in a practical ” sense. Requiring effective counsel during plea nego- “ “If [President Obama’s] planning on tiations will significantly doing more and suggests to Russia that he change bargaining and may has things he’s willing to do with them, he’s have an impact on the people Photo by Jennifer Holton not willing to tell the American people – this already in the system.” Protesters make their voices heard regarding the debate over health care, as the In terms of the Afford- is to Russia, this is, without question, our U.S. Supreme Court continues to look over the different policies. able Care Act, which is be- number one geopolitical foe.” – Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in an Rita Rochford speech and defendants’ rights that are ing argued before the Supreme Court interview with CNN on the Obama administration’s Jennifer Holton not likely to get a lot of attention.” this week, tensions are high and not diplomatic relations with Russia. The Carroll News In regards to juvenile justice, the just with the justices. arguments surround harsh sentencing The issue at hand is the constitu- (CNN) of young people in the United States. tionality surrounding an individual “I recommend that all U.S. presidential The Supreme Court of the United In a 2005 decision, the Court ruled mandate, which requires every citizen States, although a coequal branch in the against a juvenile death penalty indi- to purchase insurance. This provision candidates [...] do at least two things: that United States’ system of government, cating it was in violation of the “cruel does allow for some exceptions, but is they use their head and consult their reason is often featured much less in media. and unusual” clause in the constitution still the subject of the courts. when they formulate their positions, and Its hearings are largely private and with respect to children. There are countless individuals that they check the time – it is now 2012, not the justices tend to be more reserved In 2010, the Court also made the that want to see firsthand what it is go- the mid-1970s.” than the politicians in Congress or the decision that sentencing a juvenile ing on inside the white marble walls. – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in response White House. to life imprisonment without parole Those that want in go so far as to pay to Romney’s statement above. However, more recently with deci- in the absence of a crime of murder, others like Michael Hardy, who gets (BBC) sions like Citizens United they have is also in violation of the Eighth paid to wait in line for the tickets. become much more present in the Amendment. Outside of the courtroom, there are “We are updating our economic media. For instance now, the focus on While these decisions impacted protesters attempting to make their model, but we are not talking about the U.S. Supreme Court continues to dozens of people who were incarcer- point heard. political reform.” grow as it makes decisions centering ated at the time, a further concern For instance, those that associate – Marino Murillo, the Cuban vice president of around juvenile justice, plea bargains still surrounds life sentences given to themselves with the conservative tea the Council of Ministers in regards to questions of and, perhaps most prominently, the juveniles that have committed a worse party movement, like Mark Falzon, political change in the communist country after Pope Affordable Care Act. degree of crimes. are not happy. Benedict XVI visited the island nation last week. The Yet, even with these cases that have Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg “I’m here [outside the Supreme Catholic Church has traditionally been very the power to drastically impact the stressed after the 2010 ruling that Court] because I’m extremely dis- anti-communist. American public, the results of such sentencing a 14-year-old to life with- turbed of the direction the government (The Associated Press) measures are often not fully recognized out parole is in essence making them a is going in, and our last hope and – Compiled by Michael Reiser by society. This may be in part because “throwaway person.” Therefore, based salvation right now is the Supreme of the Supreme Court’s tradition of on sentiments like Ginsberg’s, the Court, although I’m not very confident announcing decisions to major cases court is revisiting the constitutional in them that they’ll do the right thing Republican candidate support in the month of June. implications of severe sentencing with with this Obamacare baloney,” Falzon Sara Schiavoni of John Carroll’s regard to youths. told The Carroll News. “You have a political science department elaborated Although no decision has yet been 2,700 page Marxist, wet dream wish on this phenomena. She said, “The rendered, it is an issue that warrants list this bill is, it’s not just health care. Supreme Court strategically delivers attention. Who do these people think they’re its most important decisions all at once Although the Supreme Court is still kidding?” in June so that no one case gets all the in discussion over the issues surround- Others find comfort in the provi- media coverage, and in this term it is ing juvenile justice, they have reached sions of the act and hope it will be likely that everything will be drowned a 5-4 verdict in favor of greater regula- upheld. out by the health care decision. This is tion in plea bargain negotiations. Regardless of public sentiment, particularly unfortunate because in this In the American justice system, the fate of ACA is in the hands of term there are a number of really im- over 90 percent of all felony cases nine justices, who will likely make a portant cases surrounding freedom of never go to trial but are instead de- decision by June. Image from The Wall Street Journal, Source of information from realclearpolitics.org, as of March 27 UN cease-fire plan accepted by Syria, yet violence continues The Associated Press cease-fire, but that will take more time because near a rural area around the Lebanese vil- would escalate a conflict that already is spiral- Syria must first move troops and equipment lage of Qaa. Two Lebanese security officials ing toward civil war. There are concerns the Syria accepted a cease-fire drawn up by out of cities and towns, government forces and told The Associated Press that only bullets violence could cause a broader conflagration U.N. envoy Kofi Annan on Tuesday, but the divided opposition must stop fighting, and whizzed across the frontier. But two witnesses by sucking in neighboring countries. the diplomatic breakthrough was swiftly a U.N.-supervised monitoring mission must in Qaa said they saw dozens of troops enter The Syrian uprising began in March 2011 overshadowed by intense clashes between be established. Lebanon, apparently chasing Syrian rebels. with mostly peaceful protests as part of the government soldiers and rebels that sent bul- Annan, who is an envoy for the U.N. and One witness said the Syrian troops burned Arab Spring. It turned increasingly militarized lets flying into Lebanon. the Arab League, has traveled to Russia and several homes. Another man showed an AP after the government unleashed tanks, snipers Opposition members accuse President China to shore up support for his peace plan. reporter several high-caliber bullets that he and troops with machine guns to break up Bashar Assad of agreeing to the plan to stall Russia and China have twice shielded Assad said struck his home. protests - a development that many opposition for time as his troops make a renewed push from U.N. sanctions over his crackdown, The witnesses asked not to be identified members say forced them to take up arms. The to kill off bastions of dissent. And the conflict saying the statements were unbalanced and because of the sensitivity of the matter. An AP government denies there is a popular uprising, just keeps getting deadlier: The U.N. said the blamed only the government. Syria is Mos- reporter at the scene could not verify that any saying the revolt is being driven by armed death toll has grown to more than 9,000, a cow’s last remaining ally in the Middle East houses were burned, however, as Lebanese groups and others it calls terrorists. sobering assessment of a devastating year- and is a major customer for Russia’s arms soldiers had cordoned off the area. The border On Tuesday, Assad visited the third-largest old crackdown on the uprising that shows industry, but the Kremlin has recently shown in the area is poorly demarcated, and residents city of Homs and its battered neighborhood no sign of ending. Annan’s plan calls for an impatience with Assad. cross into each country easily and frequently. of Baba Amr, a former opposition stronghold immediate, two-hour halt in fighting every There were conflicting reports about Crackles of gunfire from Syria were clearly that has become a symbol of the uprising, in day to allow humanitarian access and medical whether Syrian troops physically crossed the heard, even hours after the fire fights. what appeared to be a show of his control over evacuations. The plan also outlines a complete border into Lebanon during heavy fighting Any movement into Lebanese territory even the most rebellious areas. 6 World News March 29, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Firing Lane Obama visits South Korea

Sam Lane Asst. World News Editor Obama’s scene To everyone who has been reading this column for the last couple months, you are probably acutely aware that I have been di- verting much of my writing to the Republican Party. This seems like the proper thing to do. After all, this is the party that has yet to decide on a candidate. Furthermore, we have the pleasure (or joy, depending on how to look at it) to have a primary season that goes beyond the bounds of Super Tuesday. While this is a very fascinating display of politics to observe, we must not forget the other 50 percent of the 2012 presidential election. President Barack Obama has gone through several transformations during his political career. He started off as an Illinois AP congressman. Next, he gained recognition as President Obama uses binoculars to look at North Korea across the Demilitarized Zone separating the North from the South. a keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. At the time, he was run- capabilities. lack of pressure. Joshua Brossmann But the summit was supposed to be more “What I’ve said to them consistently is, ning for senator, a seat that he would easily Staff Reporter capture. I remember watching him when he than just North Korea. “The point here is that rewarding bad behavior, turning a blind eye made this speech, with an emphasis on the the president is going to the Nuclear Security to deliberate provocations, trying to paper need to evaporate what he felt to be a divided Summit. The Nuclear Security Summit is over these not just provocative words but America. President Barack Obama visited South not about North Korea,” said Daniel Russel, extraordinarily provocative acts that violate I had to admit, he was quite an orator. Korea this past weekend for the 2012 Nuclear Obama’s senior Asia adviser. international norms, that that’s not obviously Somewhere far back in my mind, I may have Security Summit (NSS) and pronounced he However, North Korea is what everyone working,” said Obama. registered that this man had the potential still was aiming for “a world without nuclear seemed to have on their minds. North Korea’s Obama hopes that he will be able to to win the presidency. On the other hand, I weapons.” recent announcement about launching another break an aggressive pattern of the North. For would have never predicted it to be a mere This statement came nearly two years after satellite in April raised a lot of international years, the North has threatened to wage war four years later. Obama declared that the only purpose of the concerns. Obama first stopped at the Demili- whenever their demands have not been met. By 2008, the first-term Illinois senator sud- United States nuclear weapons arsenal is to tarized Zone (DMZ), a 2.5-mile stretch of land Most recently, the North threatened war if the denly captured the nation’s eye. His election deter other countries from using them. that separates North and South Korea. He NSS even discussed any plans on containing that November allowed the American public At the last NSS in 2010, Obama and Rus- referenced the border as “freedom’s frontier,” the North. But such threats have never been the chance to meet the man and candidate sian President Dmitry Medvedev ratified the referencing North Korea as the totalitarian backed by serious military aggression. With Obama. Now all that was left to do was meet Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). state. He then proceeded to physically look Kim Jong Il passing away in December, Obama the president. START is an ongoing bilateral nuclear into North Korea with a pair of binoculars. Obama hopes that he can break this hostile Now we fast forward another four years, arms reduction treaty with Russia. That treaty The U.S. currently has 285,000 troops trend before it even begins with the successor and the American voters have met the presi- is supposed to last until 2021. During the 2012 at the South Korean border with their guns Kim Jong Un. dent. The record has been observed and reac- summit, Obama met with Medvedev to dis- directly aimed at the North. The U.S. has had Obama has been directly working with the tions remain mixed. According to a recent cuss START. Obama also spoke with Chinese troops on that border since the Korean War South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in Gallup poll, his approval ratings stands at 41 President Hu Jintao and Medvedev to discuss in the 1950s. Obama also employed other finding ways to contain North Korea. percent. At first glance, this seems to be bad the ongoing nuclear threats across the world, tactics to try and get the North to comply with “There had been a pattern, I think for de- news for the president. including Iran and nuclear terrorism. international protocol. Roughly 64.5 percent cades, in which North Korea thought that if This is by no means great, but at the same The summit worked hard these past two of North Korea’s imports come from China. they acted provocatively, then somehow they time it can be absolutely obsolete by Novem- years to secure all the plutonium reserves, Obama hoped that China’s influence could would be bribed into ceasing and desisting ber. Generally, these ratings are typical for and other sites that have nuclear materials. help calm North Korea. acting provocatively,” said Obama. “And incumbent presidents in office over the last 50 Yet there are still looming concerns. The sum- But Obama’s meeting with the Chinese President Lee and I have agreed from the start years at this time (Johnson & Reagan being mit’s location is next door to North Korea, president did not appear to have much success. of our relationship that we’re going to break exceptions). All of this means that now is the a country who actively touts their nuclear In fact, he voiced frustration towards China’s that pattern. time for the president to determine what he will be up against. First of all, he will want to know who his opponent is. Although he may benefit from a Report finds execution rate up in Middle East divided opposition, it is also vital for him to know the character of the man, which was a tions taking place in China since it is a state list of practitioners of the death penalty in Poula (Paul) Hanna trait that certainly was beneficial four years secret. Nevertheless, Amnesty asserts that the the Middle East. Staff Reporter prior. numbers are in the thousands. Amnesty has confirmed that last year 360 Best bets are on Mitt Romney, who holds It appears the Arab spring which hit the The group also notes that “an increasingly executions took place in Iran. a significant lead in delegates. Running Middle East last year has caused a surge in isolated group of countries executed at an However, according to Amnesty, the through the checklist, any character attacks are executions in the region as well. A newly re- alarming rate in 2011.” group received information from credible most likely out, as well as past history votes leased Amnesty International report suggests The majority of those countries are in the sources suggesting that there are more than referring to national decisions, which was “a surge of executions in the Middle East has Middle East. 200 executions that went unreported in Iran beneficial in attacking John McCain. There pushed up the known worldwide toll.” Most Middle Eastern states use the Islamic last year as well. will be the questions regarding Romney’s The Amnesty report asserted that the rate Shariah law as a source for their legislations On the other hand, Saudi Arabia tripled understanding of common America and his of executions rose significantly in Saudi Ara- which allows for executions of convicted the number of its execution in 2011. The ability to reach out to all ideologies. bia, Iraq, Yemen and Iran in 2011. individuals. government of Saudi Arabia imposed the Furthermore, the potential of Romney’s According to the London-based group, In its annual death penalty report, Amnesty death sentence on criminals charged with proposed fiscal conservatism will be brought around 676 executions are known to have confirmed that 558 executions took place in a wide range of offenses that included rob- to light, with Obama trying to make clear taken place in 20 countries in 2011, an the Middle East in 2011, a rise by almost 50 bery, kidnapping, murder and drug-related that his liberal economic goals are far more increase from 2010 which saw around 527 percent from 2010. charges. official. It is through efforts such as these that executions in 23 countries. The report also suggests that the actual What may or may not seem surprising to will bring back the candidate Obama. The The group also noted that only 20 out of number of executions could be a lot higher many, the United States ranked fifth on the other half will have to be based on his record 198 countries carried out executions in 2011; as many cases go unreported. Amnesty list with 43 executions in 2011, as president until November, which would a drop of more than a third of the total number “The numbers don’t include the thousands down from 46 year in 2010. help to determine. of countries in the last decade. of executions worldwide that go unreported,” “If you look at the company we’re in As for now, all that can be done is sit back However, the report also suggests that Jan Wetzel, an Amnesty death penalty special- globally, it’s not the company we want to be and watch. China alone has carried out more executions ist, said in an interview. in: China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq,” Suzanne Contact Sam Lane than all the other countries combined. It is Even though Iran and Saudi Arabia did Nossel, executive director of Amnesty Inter- at [email protected] hard to get an exact number on the execu- not fall prey to the Arab spring, they top the national USA, told The Associated Press. World News 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 Tibetan exile self-immolates to protest REISER’S Chinese president’s visit A protest march in the capital took a fiery turn when a Tibetan exile self-immo- EDGE lated Monday afternoon. The exile, Jampa Yeshi, who is believed to be 26 years old, set himself on fire at Jantar Mantar, the site of frequent protests, at 12:25 p.m.. This was shortly after a Tibetan rally made its way back from Ramlila Maidan. The protesters were agitating against Chinese President Hu Jintao’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit, an economic meeting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, later this week. Over the past year, about 30 Tibetans have set themselves ablaze to protest Chinese rule in Tibetan areas. Of those, many of them monks and nuns, 22 have died. (The New York Times) Michael Reiser World News Editor AP Republicans turn sights towards swing Your favorite newspaper states as campaigns carry on “What’s your favorite newspaper?” my National and state Republican groups are moving early to staff campaign efforts Uncle Frank always asks his nieces and neph- in swing states, fearing the prolonged GOP nomination battle is ceding too much ews. “The New York Times” and “The Wall time for Obama re-election forces to rally voters ahead of the November election. Street Journal” are some of the more popular The RNC is deploying so-called victory directors to Florida, North Carolina, answers, but for him, there’s only one right Virginia and other states where both parties expect the race to be close and believe response. that reaching voters individually could make the difference. The Obama team, “The correct answer is: none of them,” meanwhile, faces far more daunting circumstances compared with 2008. The he’ll tell the unsuspecting cousin of mine as he president’s approval rating remains in negative territory in several swing states. or she is taken aback by his stark correction. The number of registered Democrats has dropped 5 percent in Florida and 14 Now, Uncle Frank doesn’t mean that there percent in New Hampshire since 2008. (The Wall Street Journal) are no decent newspapers in America, or in the AP world for that matter. What he’s trying to instill in us is that no French President Sarkozy sees recent newspaper reports the whole truth. No news outlet has all the answers or a perfect scope tragedy as possible boost in polls on a story. President Nicolas Sarkozy said he would not allow militant preachers to I’ll explain with an example everyone can attend an Islamic conference due to take place in April. The first round relate to: George Washington. He is adored of the presidential election takes place next month, and Sarkozy is neck perhaps as the one of the greatest leader in and neck in the polls with Socialist rival Francois Hollande. But he has American history. gained ground following the killing last week of Mohammed Merah, During the Revolutionary War, Washington a self-proclaimed al-Qaida supporter who murdered three paratroopers led troops to victory at Trenton on Christmas and four Jewish civilians in a series of shootings that shocked France. day in a surprise attack against British mer- Sarkozy announced plans to make it a crime to repeatedly consult inter- cenaries. It has been captured by the famous net sites advocating Islamic extremism, and to punish those who travel painting, “Washington Crossing the Dela- overseas for indoctrination or terrorist training. (BBC World News) ware,” by Emanuel Leutze. The painting portrays the patriots and their AP leader majestically crossing the ice-jammed river, on their way to win the battle that very well may have won them the war. It’s a very Romney gaining more ground before Tampa inspiring image. But, if you check into other sources, you The Associated Press realize that Washington and his men killed foreigners who didn’t speak English, were Mitt Romney trumpeted a flurry of con- fighting to support their families back home servative endorsements along with backing and were defenseless while visions of sugar- Monday from a delegate who belonged to plums danced in their heads. campaign dropout Jon Huntsman as he looks I love George Washington for what he did to wrap up the GOP presidential nomina- that day, but should Leutze have painted him tion. and his compatriots the way he did? While Romney announced support from Utah many prisoners were taken, taking this into Sen. Mike Lee, an early tea party supporter account takes away some majesty of the grand who ousted a longtime incumbent Repub- painting. lican. My point is that there are too many Leutzes The GOP presidential front-runner also out there now painting their own masterpieces earned backing from California Rep. Kevin on current events, but they do it to further their McCarthy, the third highest-ranking House own policy agendas and those of the officials Republican, and from Al Cardenas, head of they support. the American Conservative Union. And it’s by no means just one party. Sure, Huntsman delegate Paul Collins, who ran one can say, “Blah blah Fox News is so biased the former Utah governor’s campaign in New blah blah,” or “The New York Times is so left- Hampshire, also signed on with Romney. leaning,” and they’re absolutely right. All four urged fellow Republicans to unite That jaded argument is beyond the point. behind Romney and save the GOP from more The point is, as Uncle Frank says, “You’re months of a nasty, drawn-out primary. favorite newspaper should be all of them.” If Together, their backing represents an you’re a liberal, read The Wall Street Journal Republican presidential candidate hopeful Mitt Romney has received increasing groundswell of conservative sup- every once in a while and be open to differ- endorsements from Republicans in high places. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) port for Romney after his Illinois victory last ent opinions. Tuesday. and delegate Paul Collins, the former campaign director for former Gov. Jon If you’re conservative, turn on “The Lee, in particular, represented a coup for Huntsman, declared their support for Romney this past week. Rachel Maddow Show,” to switch from the Romney. The Obama campaign accused Romney of Romney signed the law that became the usual dose of smugness you receive from He was one of the first national tea party distorting the president’s remarks. blueprint for Obama’s national health law. Bill O’Reilly and get it from somewhere else voices and Romney had spent nearly a year “Gov. Romney has been all over the map The high court was hearing arguments over for a change. personally courting him. He visited Lee’s on the key foreign policy challenges facing whether the federal law is constitutional. This will be difficult, maybe even impos- Senate office last June to ask for his sup- our nation today,” campaign spokesman Ben In California, Romney stood in front of a sible, but the news outlets and media are never port. LaBolt said in a statement, accusing Romney “Repeal & Replace ObamaCare” sign at the going to change. They’re going to keep polar- Still, Romney on Monday went after of “chest thumping” and “empty rhetoric” on medical device company, which was founded izing themselves to appeal to the stalwarts on President Barack Obama for telling Russian foreign affairs. with venture capital. both sides of the spectrum. President Dmitry Medvedev that he would As Romney and Obama looked past the He attacked the medical device tax in- The only thing that can change to reverse have more “flexibility” to deal with missile primary to each other, however, Santorum cluded in the health care law – though he this increasing polarization that will tear apart defense after his “last election” in November showed up outside the U.S. Supreme Court in didn’t, during a more than 20-minute speech this country, that George Washington himself - remarks caught on tape when the president Washington eariler this week to urge support- and despite the sign, explicitly call for the warned of in his farewell address, will be your thought he was speaking privately. ers to back him over the former Massachusetts law’s repeal. willingness to come to the middle. It’s not as “That is an alarming and troubling de- governor. “These dreams are crushed. Tax by tax, bad as you think. velopment. This is no time for our president Santorum has called Romney the “worst” regulator by regulator, regulation by regula- Thanks Sean and The CN, and good luck to be pulling his punches with the American conservative standard bearer because of his tion, Washington is crushing the dreams, and Contact Michael Reiser people,” Romney said. record on health care in Massachusetts, where crushing the dreamers,” Romney said. at [email protected] 8 March 29, 2012 Businesswww.jcunews.com & Finance The Carroll News Romney says Obama trying to cozy up to Kremlin Pat down Democrats have been aggressively de- The Associated Press try’s top-ranking Republican, chided Romney for criticizing the president during a foreign fending the president since his off-mic com- Sharpening his attacks, Mitt Romney on trip. Obama was in South Korea at a nuclear ment became public, citing foreign policy ex- Tuesday accused President Barack Obama of security summit. perts who have called Romney’s comments trying to ingratiate himself with the Kremlin “While the president is overseas, I think potentially dangerous or reckless. as part of a pattern of “breathtaking weak- it’s appropriate that people not be critical of “The level of naiveté about foreign rela- ness’” in foreign policy. him or of our country,” Boehner told reporters tions that Gov. Romney displays is astound- “The Russians clearly prefer to do busi- when he was asked if he agreed with Romney. ing. Worse, it is potentially dangerous for our Patrick Perkins ness with the current incumbent of the White “Clearly what’s going on in Russia over the country,” said Timothy Roemer, a former Business & Finance Editor House,” Romney wrote in an opinion piece on last couple of years raises some concerns.” ambassador to India who served on the 9/11 the website of the magazine Foreign Policy. The president was flying back to the U.S. Commission. 20 topics the JCU community would The article represented an escalation of an when Romney’s opinion piece appeared like to learn about attack Romney first leveled after Obama told Tuesday. outgoing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev In the article, Romney expanded his criti- Alas, the time has arrived when I must he needed “space” to deal with missile defense cism of Obama, calling his entire foreign pol- pass the torch on to the next business and issues because he would have more “flexibil- icy “a sad replay of Jimmy Carter’s bungling” finance editor. I would like to congratulate ity” after the November elections. and claiming that Obama has “demonstrated Andy Martin, a junior accounting major, on Romney then drew criticism Tuesday breathtaking weakness.” He also criticized taking over this position in The Carroll News. from Medvedev after he labeled the Russians Obama for calling Russian President-elect Great job, Andy! as America’s “No. 1 geopolitical foe” in a Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on winning For this week’s article, I went out into the Monday interview. The Russian president said the presidential election earlier this year. JCU community to find 20 topics they would Romney’s comment “smacked of Hollywood” “It is not an accident that Medvedev is now like Andy to write about next year. and recalled the bygone Cold War era. busy attacking me,” Romney wrote. Senior Sean Gill said, “I would like to learn about personal financial planning. What can “It’s 2012, not the mid-1970s, and what- Later Tuesday, Romney addressed the topic From WSJ.com us college students do to better manage our ever party he belongs to, he must take the again during an appearance on “The Tonight President-elect Vladimir Putin speaks existing realities into account,” Medvedev Show with Jay Leno” and said of Russia: financial situations? I’d like to see a structured during a meeting in Moscow, March 7, plan.” said. “They basically stand up for the world’s 2012. House Speaker John Boehner, the coun- worst actors.” Ryan Pischel, a senior, said, “Well, seeing as I will be graduating soon, I would like to know more about taking out a mortgage.” Seniors Ian Bailey and Kevin Carlin said, CEOs see their earnings on the decline “We would like to learn about inside trad- Patrick Tarkey that 2011 was kind to Nike. ing.” Staff Reporter But, the company missed some of its long- Ellen Kris and Trevor Markanovic, both As the financial reports start coming in term goals, including their three-year targets sophomores, said, “We would like to know from major companies around the U.S., the for revenue and per-share earnings. These about student loans. What are the statistics average pay of CEOs is sticking out more than unreached goals seem to be the reason CEO involved with this?” usual. According to The Wall Street Journal, Mark Parker received a smaller bonus this Seniors Alex Valigosky and Will Johnson CEO compensation for executives in office year, bringing down his total compensation said, “How does the cafeteria use cost strat- for at least two years only rose by 1.4 percent to 5.8 percent, or $12.7 million. egy? We assume it has a lot to do with the over the last year. This figure is dramatically Other major CEO’s are taking pay cuts choice of food.” different than the 11 percent increase that as well. According to The Wall Street Jour- Matt Duff, a sophomore, said, “I would occurred in 2010. nal, the CEOs of ConAgra Foods, Family like to learn about our nation’s importing Many people think that the reason for this Dollar and General Mills have all received and exporting. I am interested in international decrease in compensation is a result from lower compensation this year. “We are a business.” From WSJ.com pay-for-performance company, and some of heightened pressure from shareholders. “The Mark Parker, CEO of Nike, saw his bonus Junior David Adkins and sophomore Kyle the performance metrics needed for greater pressure from shareholders clearly has had an shrink after missing some long-term goals. Kerman said, “We would like to know how effect here,” said Tobin Ferrancone, the execu- compensation were not met,” a spokesperson JCU makes the decision to increase tuition.” tive chair of Farient Advisors LLC. a median 17 percent increase in net income from ConAgra said when addressing the com- Senior Kyle O’Laughlin said, “I would The stockholders of corporations have and an overall 9 percent increase in median pensation of their CEO, Gary Rodkin. really enjoy reading about an overview of the claims to partial ownership of the company, revenue. The shareholders of these companies The 75 companies surveyed appeared to top companies.” and have reason to be skeptical of CEO earn- benefitted from a median return of 9.4 percent. report an average decline in CEO compensa- Freshmen Katlin Clare and Kirstyn Miller ings in a tough fiscal climate. With the recent So with the largest companies in the U.S. mak- tion. said, “We are interested in learning about how financial tumult of the recession and eurozone ing great improvements throughout the year, Although, not everyone is suffering as the government plays into financial aide for crisis, pressure on the heads of corporations why is the compensation of CEOs so low? the numbers may indicate. New Apple CEO, college students.” was inevitable. Nike is an example of a company that has Tim Cook, reported a compensation of $378 Matt Lukanich, a senior, said, “I would like A study by Journal/Hay Group involved 75 made some fantastic strides in the last few million, which included one million shares to learn about the tax system.” companies that reported more than $5.9 bil- years. With a 10 percent increase in revenue of restricted sock initially valued at $376.2 Junior Kate Schaefer said, “I would like lion in revenue. These 75 companies reported and 12 percent rise in net income it is clear million. to learn about economic crisis versus social political issues.” James Roswell of the JCU staff, said, SEC sets new regulations for money-market funds “Several of my friends write their own mu- The WSJ reported. money-market funds are the financial re- sic. I would like to learn about intellectual Anthony Ahlegian In addition, money-market funds are property.” Staff Reporter porting consequences that would result. susceptible to “runs.” This is a term for when These include complexity of accounting for Freshman Alex Chespak, said, “Can you Since they were first created in 1971, many people try to withdraw all of their dividends and capital gains that had a floating teach us about the financial layout of JCU? money-market mutual funds have been a holdings at once, causing destabilization and NAV and the possibility of not being able to Where do all the funds go?” viable alternative to savings accounts for cor- bankruptcy. classify the money-fund investments as cash Toney Ezell from the JCU staff said, “I porations and individuals. However, The Wall The WSJ reports that the SEC plans to equivalents. travel from the west side to JCU everyday. I’d Street Journal reports that a new proposal be- propose allowing the NAV of the funds to Those in liquidity management of big com- like to learn about the future of oil.” ing worked on by the Securities and Exchange float, or requiring that funds hold back a por- panies may have to seek out other alternatives Senior Chris Shaheen and sophomore Commission could “rob money-market funds tion of redemption requests. These are actions if these proposals are successful. Troy Murphy said, “I think it is important of their appeal.” that would help to eliminate any false sense that we are educated on insurance and why Money-market mutual funds are defined of security and would give protection against it’s important.” by investopedia.com as an investment fund runs of the mutual funds. Damien Daugett, a junior, said, “I would that holds the objective to earn interest for The WSJ reports big companies are very like to learn about business etiquette inter- shareholders while maintaining a net asset wary of these propositions because of “sig- nationally.” value, or NAV, of $1 per share. These open- nificant tax and accounting consequences.” Senior Mike Micca and junior Kyle Hub- ended mutual funds do this by investing in Tony Carfang, a partner at consulting firm bard said, “We would like to know the top ten short-term, low-risk debt securities such as Treasury Strategies Inc. said, “The issue from highest and lowest paid jobs.” U.S. Treasury bills and commercial paper. the corporate treasurers’ standpoint is that if Sophomores Jeff Richards and Christine Due to the investment in such low-risk se- this becomes too complicated to use, they’ll Fleig said, “When the presidential election curities, money market funds are thought to move to other alternatives.” is near, can you teach us each candidates be as safe as bank deposits, while providing However, some people familiar with the stance?” a higher return. matter believe individuals’ concerns over the Kevin Jackson, a junior, said, “Please, According to The Wall Street Journal, floating NAV are “overblown.” Peter Crane, allow me the pleasure to learn of currency many companies like money-market funds president of Crane Data, which tracks money markets.” because of their stable values and the ease funds, said, “The SEC has said repeatedly that Senior Emily Gaffney said, “I would of accounting for holdings in them because this is merely an option and they are clearly like to learn about the psychology behind of their “steady” $1 per share price. In con- aware that investors do not like the idea of marketing.” trast, SEC Chairman Mary Shapiro expresses having to account for tiny transactions.” From compliancesearch.com concern that this maintained NAV of $1 per Ultimately, the main worries that are SEC Chairman, Mary Shapiro, expressed Contact Patrick Perkins at share gives investors a false sense of security, brought about by regulatory changes of concern over the NAV of $1 per share. [email protected] 9 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life March 29, 2012 From beach bum to beauty Looking to tone up your midsection for beach season? The CN has you covered.

Liz Stark that, who wouldn’t want to position, with wrists right below shoulders The Carroll News at least try Pilates? It’s been and your fingers pointing forward. Lift your proven to help out with back knees, and keep your legs long and opened. Spring Break has come and gone, and now problems and other ailments as Try to hold for one minute. summer is on the horizon. Chances are you’re well. The Carroll News asked Swimmer (targets coordination, trans- thinking about toning up your midsection so April Keene, a certified Pilates versus abdominis, obliques, spinal exten- you can have a respectable beach body, and mat instructor and Pilates Re- The “swimmer.” Photo from exercise.com sors, glutes, hamstrings): Lying on your nothing is more important on the beach than former instructor at Lifetime stomach, with your arms overhead and a nice set of abs. Fitness in Beachwood, about shoulder distance apart, position your legs hip Being “core-centric” is also healthy. While how to get in proper shape this One hundreds (targets pelvic floor, distance apart and rotated upward. Keeping some people think it is vain to worry about season transverses abdominis, rectus abdomens, pubic bone and hipbones on the floor, deepen abs, having a strong core can help prevent Here is a series of exercises that both males obliques and shoulder blades): Lying down, the abdominals so you feel like you are being posture, back and other body issues both now and females, can do anywhere – no equipment with your spine imprinted, legs in a tabletop wrapped in saran wrap. Lift your sternum, and later in life. There is an exercise style that needed. ) Although a mat or a towel will help position, and arms to side of your body, arms and legs off the mat. Lift your opposite tones your entire body, with a focus on the support your back.) lengthen the back of your neck. Then bring the arm and leg higher as you lower other arm and midsection, called Pilates. Ab prep (targets the upper abdominals): bottom of your ribcage to hipbones (crunch leg. Inhale for five counts and exhale for five If you have never heard of Pilates, you Lying down, knees bent, feet flat on mat, position). You can extend legs for more of a counts switching arms and legs each count. might be groaning right now, thinking, “Isn’t spine on the mat, reach for the ceiling. Nod challenge, but keep spine in imprint. Pulse This one should be repeated five times. Pilates just one of those fading trends?” or your chin, and crunch up by bringing the bot- your arms up and down, and inhale for five Don’t be scared – each exercise really is “Isn’t it just for women?” The answer to tom of your ribcage to the hipbones as your counts and exhale for five counts, completing effective, quick and safe. Try out this circuit, both of those questions – or arms press down 10 sets of this for a total of 100. stay consistent and you too will have a stron- concerns – is a resounding towards the mat Half roll back (targets pelvic floor, ger, sexier core. No gimmicks – Pilates will no. The founder is Joseph to the side of your transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, give you abs. Now throw on those bikinis and Pilates, who in the 1900s, The “half roll back.” body. Make sure obliques): Start by sitting up, with knees bent trained everyone from army you pause at the and feet flat on floor. Your spine should be soldiers to gymnasts. One of top and keep your rounded over thighs with your arms reaching Pilates’ most famous quotes spine on mat. Re- forward, parallel to floor and top of head. is, “In 10 sessions, you will lease down, reach- Keeping the spine rounded, roll your hipbones feel the difference. In 20, ing your arms back away from thighs as far as you can. Then, roll you will see the difference. up to ceiling. You forward back to your starting position. Repeat In 30, you’ll be on your this one 10 times as well should repeat this Photo from eatlivelaughshop.com way to having a whole new exercise 10 times Leg Pull Front Prep (targets shoulder The “one hundred.” body.” Photo from atheta.com if you want to see stabilizers, pectoralis major, transverses With a statement like a difference. abdominis, obliques): Get in the “push-up” Take a trip through Silent Hill, if you dare The latest game in the classic series amps up the horror

face to face with enemies are plenty game, and at times the frame-rate drops, which VIDEO GAME his past. and relentless, and can really take away from the atmosphere. Throughout the it almost ruins the Despite technical shortcomings, “Silent REVIEW story, players learn experience. Hill: Downpour” is mostly a joy to play. more of Murphy’s Luckily, the From its multiple joke endings to its count- “Silent Hill: Downpour” mysterious past game is heavy on less references to past games, one can see the in clever ways as what really mat- amount of love put into this game. It’s a trip he fights to retain ters: scares. The worth taking, as long his sanity. While foggy town is just as you don’t mind still not as com- as eerie as it’s al- the nightmares. pelling as “Shat- ways been, and the tered Memories,” Photo from destructoid.com infamous Silent Ben DeVictor One of Silent Hill’s creepy locales. Arts & Life Editor “Downpour’s” plot Hill “otherworld” is is ahead of other recent entries, and Murphy just as dark, rusty and terrifying as ever. The The Silent Hill franchise has taken quite a and other supporting characters are charis- game has a tension that lacks in other games, beating recently. After the lukewarm recep- matic and interesting. especially in sequences where Murphy is tion of “Silent Hill 4,” publisher Konami Controls are a bit of a strange animal. They chased by a red glowing entity which he began outsourcing the survival horror jug- try to embody both old-school and new-school cannot fight, meaning his only option gernaut to western developers. Results have techniques. At times the camera moves freely, is to run. varied from terrible (“Silent Hill: Homecom- but in certain situations, the camera will be- The locations of the game, ranging ing”) to excellent but ignored (“Silent Hill: come fixed, and give a frightening cinematic from an old orphanage to an under- Shattered Memories”). view. This works exceptionally well and the ground mining tourist attraction, are Either way, the series has never again cinematic views are a real treat to fans of older lovingly crafted and fun to explore. reached the heights of its pinnacle entries, horror games. The game offers several horrifically “Silent Hill 2” and “Silent Hill 3,” which are Combat on the other hand, can be unnec- grand set pieces that really deliver considered two of the best and scariest video essarily frustrating. Murphy can only hold the goods, such as a creepy school games of all time. “Silent Hill: Downpour” one melee weapon at a time, and they break play that comes to life, and a terri- changes all of that. Almost. after prolonged use. This can add tension to fying mine cart ride that’s both dis- In “Silent Hill: Downpour,” players take the game, but is often annoying when you turbing and pulse-pounding. This control of Pendleton Murphy, a convicted pris- accidently trade in your axe for a brick. It’s is all accompanied by a surprisingly oner who has had a bit of a violent streak,and also hard as hell to actually hit an enemy, spooky score by Daniel Licht (of is being transferred to another prison. On its and Murphy is constantly just swinging at Showtime’s “Dexter”). way, the bus travels through Silent Hill, and air. This works fine in the first half of the The game is pretty rough naturally crashes, sending Murphy into a game, when you find yourself fleeing enemies around the edges, graphically. Photo from ign.com nightmarish world that forces him to come instead of fighting them, but towards the end You can tell it’s not a high-budget “Why do all my games suck?” asks Murphy. Soundbites “Usually I tweet for others, but “You’re here, you’re queer, today, I tweet just for myself: Steve, and I’m used to it?” you look wonderful today.’” Bree Van De Camp of “Desperate Steve Martin, via Twitter, taking Housewives,” to her gay son. some tweet time for himself. 10 Arts & Life March 29, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Local artist MGK climbs to the top

album due this summer. His success is only and the title track, “Half Naked and Almost cessful with its recent climb up the iTunes lad- beginning, with the album already at No. 5 Famous.” MGK samples the popular “Young der. Not bad for an album that was recorded in ALBUM REVIEW on iTunes. Blood” by The Naked and Famous for his his friend’s Cleveland basement. In addition The most well-known track on the album, track “Half Naked and Almost Famous.” to the tracks, the EP also includes a DVD “Half Naked and “Wild Boy,” features popular rapper Waka These three tracks have already been previ- feature, which compiles footage from the past Almost Famous” Flocka Flame and has already debuted its ously included in MGK’s 2011 album Rage year of MGK’s journey to success, complete music video on BET’s “106 and Park” (and Pack. However, the album does feature two with an hour-and-a-half close up look inside hit No. 1.) Along with “Wild Boy,” the album brand new songs, titled “See My Tears” and MGK’s personal life. also features songs such as “Warning Shot,” “EST 4 Life.” 2012 has thus far been a great year for featuring the vocals of R&B singer Cassie, So far, the EP has clearly been highly suc- the young rapper. In late February, you may have seen him front and center on the cover of XXL magazine’s annual Freshman Class Alex Egan issue, showcasing the top 10 promising young The Carroll News up-and-coming artists. Less than a month later, MGK was up on Twenty-one-year-old Richard Colson stage at the mtvU Woodie Awards perform- Baker grew up in Shaker Heights not long ago, ing. Later that day he would take home a with a normal childhood just like anyone else. Breaking Woodie award to kick off his trophy Today, he is soaring in the charts on iTunes collection. In mid-March MGK kicked off his with an EP album at No. 5, and we all know 74-show Lace Up tour which will also include him as “Machine Gun Kelly,” or “MGK.” the rap group Tech N9ne. After the success of MGK’s second mix- The tour will conclude on July 5, when he tape, “Lace Up” in 2010, (which features his will then jump on the Warped Tour four days hometown anthem “Cleveland,” which you later on July 9 and perform until the begin- may recognize from Cleveland Cavaliers ning of August. games or its repetition on WENZ 107.9 FM), The EP offers a mixture of upbeat and his creative abilities made him appealing to hard-core, which means there’s something for established rappers. After performing his everyone. Catchier tracks like “Half Naked first SXSW show in Austin, Tex., in 2011, and Almost Famous,” and “Warning Shot” he was approached by Sean “Diddy” Combs may end up stuck in your head for hours, while and signed with Bad Boy Records, which is the rest may be for a narrower audience. Either associated with Interscope. way, this explicit album hides nothing. While His first release with Bad Boy Records MGK does express himself through lyrics as- is the five-song EP record “Half Naked and sociated with sex, drugs, and violence, he does Almost Famous,” which debuted this month give his hometown the recognition it deserves and is meant to be a tease for his full-length in a number of his tracks. Photo from irockcollege.com New fashions 'spring' into the season can be found at any Anna Barnes part of your body and is extremely versatile. ever, style experts warn this could be a The Carroll News clothing store from Peplum can be worn in a work setting or fashion faux pas if not done correctly. Forever 21 to J. Crew glammed up to be worn out on the town. This daring fashion move depends en- Living in Cleveland has its ups and beyond. Orange, White: Mixing white with a vibrant tirely on the busyness and downs. The biggest “up” lately yellow, green and red color has always been a springtime of the prints being has been the temperature, of course are all big colors, favorite. mixed (i.e.: gingham followed by its impending fall. and can of course, The old rule of with floral). You With dorm rooms stocked full of be paired with more wearing white is could end up on the winter coats and Ugg boots, this spike color. Memorial Day to worst dressed list in temperature left many John Carroll Although wearing Labor Day. Al- as many celebrities students attempting to answer a more a colorful statement though a few fash- have who haven’t difficult daily question, “What do I wear piece is strongly ion experts have succeeded. today?” encouraged, the said that rule is out, Models have sa- During the winter, color in clothing rule of thumb is many more con- shayed down run- usually diminishes until everyone seems stick to around clude the rule is ways dressed head to be wearing denim with hues of black, three colors still very much to toe in oversized brown and beige. per en- in, especial- florals and mirror- Spring is a time to bring color and semble to ly living like geometric warmth back to your wardrobe; avoid look- in the Mid- shapes. however, this spring fashion is ing like west. If you Men: Men’s doing it big. Photo from thisnext.com a box of live in Miami fashion lines are Color: Spring 2012 runways have crayons. or L.A. you are Photo from polyvore.com showing a lot of the been more colorful than a crowd at a Lady Pastels: If wild, look-at-me hues free to don as much similar trends. Vibrant colors and pastels, Gaga concert. aren’t your thing, fear not. Pastels are white as humanly as well as whites and prints (maybe not as Oranges and tangerines have been the another way to make a colorful state- possible, but for now feminine), are definitely making a statement biggest craze of color this season. From ment without being as vibrant. Spring’s stick to the rule if this season. pants and tops to shoes and bags, there’s no sweet sorbet shades and pastel hues tomorrow’s forecast And as we know, well-dressed men are doubt that this color is in and here to stay. give off a low-key, ladylike vibe. isn’t a guaranteed 80 always in style. For those who are afraid to wear the Peplum: Flirty peplum skirts, blouses degrees and sunny. Even though Cleveland’s unpredictable boldest of oranges, the great thing is all the and dresses can be defined by a short Prints: Mixing weather will probably plummet before too different shades it has to offer. flared ruffle that sits at the natural prints has been a huge long, at least you have these spring style tips

Colored pants are also a big trend and waistline. Peplum accents the smallest Photo from refinery29. trend on runways, how- for those unexpected warm days to come.

Entertainment Calendar Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! 3.29 3.30 3.31 4.1 Rock and Roll Over: Tribute to Cleveland Cavaliers Food Drive I-X Indoor Amusement Park Rob Schneider Kiss and Def Leppard Quicken Loans Arena I-X Center Hilarities 4th Street Theater House of Blues 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. No cover charge $24 $25 $13 Arts & Life 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 Summer movie explosion! It’s almost summer movie season! It’s the time of year when fight scenes and explosions reign, and all those artsy movies can buzz off. Grab some popcorn and take a seat as The CN gives you the run down on this summer’s biggest flicks. -Compiled by Ben DeVictor The Avengers (May 4) The movie all you nerds have been waiting for, “The Avengers,” finally arrives in early May, starting the summer movie season off with a bang of exploding aliens, gods, superhumans and really smart billionaires in a fight to save the world. It’s Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Photo from popdust.com Widow and Samuel L. Jackson all in one movie. Battleship What’s not to like? Better leave the girlfriend at home for this one. Just kidding, we know you (May 18) don’t have one. Photo from emileeid.com Based on the popular board game, “Battleship” has battleships battling against an alien race that threatens Brave Earth. We’re not kidding, this really is (June 22) a thing. It has Rihanna. Pixar is back and is looking to redeem itself after the critical fail- ure of “Cars 2.” “Brave” tells the

Photo from flicksandbits.com story of Princess Merida, a young Scottish girl who must break the Dark Shadows conventions of her society and go on a quest to undo a beastly (May 11) curse. “Brave” promises to be the Tim Burton brings the TV cult classic to the big only big summer movie that isn’t screen. In what has to be the most shocking casting a sequel, prequel or threequel and choices of the century, Johnny Depp and Helena isn’t based on a TV show, fairy Bonham Carter star as two family members who tale, comic book, regular book, Photo from thehollywoodnews.com are separated by a large age difference. You see, older movie, board game, You- Depp stars as Barnabas Collins, a vampire who Snow White Photo from movieinsider.com Tube video or iPod app. must lift his curse. and the Huntsman Prometheus (June 1) In this “gritty” reimagining of the (June 8) classic fairy tale, Snow White takes Over 30 years since the release of “Alien,” on the evil Queen with her Huntsmen Ridley Scott returns to the sci-fi genre with this friends, who are totally cooler than hugely anticipated flick that serves as a prequel lame dwarves. Also, producers try to that film. The movie stars Michael Fassbender to convince us that Kristen Stewart and Noomi Rapace as astronauts who think is hotter than Charlize Theron. Yeah, they’ve discovered an alien race that holds the OK. Although, Stewart does promise secrets to the beginning of mankind, until they she will have less heavy breathing all started getting killed in horrific ways. and empty staring in this one com- Photo from prometheusnews.com pared to her other films.

Photo from collider.com The Amazing Spider-Man (July 3) Because five years without a Spider-Man movie is just impossible, Sony brings you yet another superhero reboot. Luckily, someone was smart enough to cast Emma Stone (“The Help”) and Andrew Garfield (“The Social Network”) as Gwen Stacy and the webslinger himself, respectively. This time around, it’s Peter Parker’s professor, Dr. Connors, who gets in a genetic experi- ment gone wrong and becomes The Lizard. Our hero Spidey must do his best to protect New York but also protect his friend, Dr. Connors. Spider-Man dons a new suit in the new flick, and it’s directed by Marc Webb. Webb! Get it? But seriously.

The Dark Knight Rises (July 20)

This is it, ladies and gentlemen. Christopher

Photo from allmoviephoto.com Nolan’s final film in his Batman trilogy, and what will surely be the greatest movie of all time arrives The Bourne Legacy in just under four months. You are not ready. Bruce (Aug. 3) Wayne has retired Batman and eight years have passed since the death of Harvey Dent. Bruce must The fourth and (perhaps) final Bourne film stars bring the caped crusader out of retirement when Jeremy Renner as not Jason Bourne. I’m confused terrorist leader Bane threatens to destroy the entire too. Renner plays a “Bourne-like” agent who must city. Explosions! Car flipping! Catwoman! Joseph also find out the truth behind his origins. Bring your Gordon-Levitt! Shut up and take my money! barf bags because there will be shaky-cam. Photo from entertainmentweekly.com Pick-Up Line “I was blinded by your beauty so I’m going to need your name and number for insurance reasons.” of the Week Have a pick-up line you’d like to share with us? E-mail it to [email protected]. 12 Sports March 29, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Mentz’s Minute Blue Streaks softball hits rough patch, falls to 13-5 After starting 12-2, JCU has now lost three of four Howard Regal Blue and Gold only had four hits the Staff Writer entire ballgame. Unfortunately, in game two, it Zach Mentz After starting the season 12-2, was much more of the same for the Sports Editor the John Carroll softball team has Blue Streaks as the relentless Polar hit a little bump in the road, drop- Bears’ offense did not let off the Be happy, baseball ping three of its last four contests gas, scoring six runs off sophomore in doubleheaders against Ohio pitcher Trisha Pike in the first three season is back Wesleyan on March 22 and Ohio innings and later adding one run of Northern on March 25 in its Ohio insurance in the seventh on their In the fall of 2011, I wrote a Athletic Conference opener. way to the 7-3 victory. column welcoming back the NFL The Blue Streaks (13-5, 0-2 Leading the way offensively for from the very publicized NFL lock- OAC) split their March 22 double- the Blue Streaks were senior third out. A few months later, I wrote a header with the Battling Bishops baseman Erin Riccardi, Mathews column welcoming back the NBA of Ohio Wesleyan by winning and Becker who each had two hits from another lengthy, unnecessary game one, 2-0, and falling in the in the ballgame. lockout. Now, as we approach the nightcap, 7-5. “Our hitting just didn’t come month of April, let me be the first In game one, senior Brittany around [today],” said Becker, who

to say it: Welcome back, baseball Danilov improved her record to 8-2 Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. led the way with five hits in two season. by pitching a complete game shut- Sophomore Samantha Becker played well, but the Blue Streaks games against Ohio Northern. “We Unlike the NFL and NBA, out, fanning eight Ohio Wesleyan struggled this past weekend, going 1-3. just need to make adjustments and Major League Baseball did not batters while only allowing five we need to do it as soon as pos- have a dreaded lockout in the hits. The Blue Streaks did all their Locey scored Mathews and Hur- regular season championship by sible.” months leading up to the start of scoring in the second inning thanks ley, cutting the Battling Bishops’ knocking them out of the OAC Head coach Erin Brooks had the regular season. Instead, all 30 to an RBI single by sophomore advantage to one. Ohio Wesleyan Tournament with a 5-3 victory last similar sentiments, and while she MLB teams have been competing outfielder Colleen Brady, which added one insurance run in the sixth May. realizes her team’s recent struggles, in spring training, taking the tarp scored senior first baseman Ollie though, paving the way for Battling Apparently, the Polar Bears were there’s still plenty of season left. off the infield and kicking the dirt Mathews and sophomore outfielder Bishops freshman pitcher Tamra still hungry come Sunday as they “Northern always hits us pretty off those same baseball cleats. Heather Hurley. Londot to pick up her first save of took two from the Blue and Gold hard as they are a great hitting As much as I may love the NBA In the nightcap, Brady came up the season in the 7-5 victory over by scores of 12-2 in game one, and team,” said coach Brooks. “They and NFL, the MLB, and baseball big once again with a two-out two- the Blue Streaks. 7-3 in game two. were extremely aggressive at the specifically, holds a special place run home run to centerfield capping Then, just three days later, the After retiring the first two hitters plate and took advantage of missed in my heart. To me, baseball is like off a three-run fourth inning for the Polar Bears came to town. in the top half of the first in game pitches really well.” water. For those six months of the Blue Streaks, in addition to giving In a doubleheader series that was one, the Polar Bears scored five runs The Blue Streaks returned to the calendar year when I can’t find Brady her first career home run. The originally scheduled for Saturday, off Danilov, and then added two in diamond for a home doubleheader baseball on my television screen or Battling Bishops however rallied in March 24, the Polar Bears and the the next two innings and three in the against Denison University this past at the local field, I’m parched and the bottom of the fifth with six runs, Blue Streaks met the day after on seventh on their way to the 12-2 vic- Tuesday (3-1 loss, 7-5 loss), and will dying of thirst. Former Cardinals making it a 6-3 Ohio Wesleyan lead. March 25 in a rematch of an OAC tory. Offensively, the only glimmer be back in action Saturday March second baseman Rogers Hornsby Down three in the sixth, the Blue Tournament elimination game last of sunshine for the Blue Streaks was 31, when they travel to Bexley, Ohio said it best: “People ask me what Streaks did not relent as a two-out season in which the Polar Bears sophomore shortstop Sam Becker’s to take on the Capital University I do in winter when there’s no RBI base hit by sophomore Lia spoiled the Blue Streaks’ OAC three hits and two runs scored. The Crusaders. baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” That’s exactly how I feel for much of the time when baseball JCU baseball wins two of three on the weekend season is out of commission. As the warm weather starts to appear and the sun starts to show Blue Streaks complete Ohio road trip with two wins its face, you can smell baseball sea- son in the air. Baseball is, has and also knocked in runs with an RBI at the plate. As he usually does, best Mariano Rivera impression as always will be America’s pastime. Zach Mentz Sports Editor double and single, respectively. Hickey connected and singled to he retired three consecutive batters It’s a sport that defines much of our JCU finished the inning by scoring left field, scoring Potter and giving in the final inning, wrapping up the culture and goes hand-in-hand with three runs, giving themselves a 6-3 JCU the early 1-0 lead which would 3-2 win for JCU. the Fourth of July and apple pie in cushion heading into the final in- remain the same until the third in- “We wanted to come out of the terms of American traditions. Late game heroics and impres- ning of play. From there, the Blue ning of play. Denison game having gone 2-1 on Each spring, when baseball sive pitching performances helped Streaks were able to hold off a late In the third inning, it was Huddle the weekend, and that helps build season returns, it feels like all is the John Carroll University baseball rally by Montclair State, winning who would join the RBI party as he some momentum heading into this finally right with the world again. team come away with two wins the game 6-4. singled to left field, driving in fresh- weekend,” said Veltri. Baseball, to me, is a drug, and I in three games this past weekend. “That was a huge win for us,” man Bobby Sabatino and giving the Sophomore Jimmy Spagna fin- just can’t seem to get enough of it. Traveling around the state of Ohio said sophomore Mark Huddle, Blue Streaks a 2-0 lead over the Big ished the game against Denison When I first started playing base- for a lengthy weekend road trip, who finished the game going 2-4 Red. Denison would respond with a having pitching 6.2 inning, scatter- ball at the age of five, it seemed the Blue Streaks were able to pick with two hits and two runs scored. run of its own in the bottom of the ing six hits and allowing only one like a foreign language to me. up wins over Montclair State Uni- “Montclaire is a pretty solid team third inning, narrowing the deficit to earned run on the day. Spagna also Ironically, 15 years later, I’m still versity (a 6-4 victory) and Denison and we just happened to come just one as the Blue Streaks took a picked up his second win of the actively playing that same sport University (3-2), despite losing to out and play the better baseball 2-1 lead into the fourth inning. season with his stud starting pitch- that once seemed so foreign – in- Muskingum University (6-4). game.” From there, the score remained ing performance. stead this time it’s, in many ways, The Blue Streaks (6-8 overall) In the second game of the Musk- the same until the sixth inning. In “The location of my fastball was all I know. started the season by losing each of ingum Invitational, the Blue Streaks the top of the sixth, Miller singled working well, and I was able to mix Whether it’s the MLB, college, their first five games, but seem to played the host Fighting Muskies. for JCU, sparking another scoring in my curveball as well to keep hit- high school or watching the local have turned the corner as of late as Unfortunately, Muskingum got the inning for the visiting team. After ters off balance,” said Spagna. “Our youth compete in sandlot games on they have now won six of their last better of JCU as they took a 4-2 advancing to second base on a wild team played great defense behind Saturday mornings, I’m just glad to nine games. lead in the third inning and held on pitch, Miller then found his way me too. I pitched to contact and the be able to say I can finally watch Starting the weekend at the to claim the victory, 6-4. home as he scored via an infield defense made the plays. Hopefully live baseball again. Muskingum Invitational in New In their third and final road game single by Veltri that eventually led [the win] will get the ball rolling The connection between the Concord, Ohio, JCU was set to of the weekend, the Blue Streaks to a throwing error by Denison’s for us, especially as we head into sport of baseball and the seasoned square off against Montclair State in traveled to Granville, Ohio to take shortstop. With the defensive error conference play this Saturday.” baseball diehard is simple, yet their first of two games on Saturday, on Denison University. Luckily, by the Big Red, JCU wrapped up With the win, the Blue Streaks complex. Former MLB pitcher March 24. With the score tied at JCU had just enough left in the tank the inning with just one more run improve to 6-8 on the season and Jim Bouton hit the nail on the head three going into the bottom of the to pull out a gutsy and much-needed to cushion its lead, 3-1. will now shift their focus to confer- when he said, “You see, you spend eighth inning, the Blue Streaks had 3-2 win over the Big Red. In the bottom of the eighth in- ence play, as JCU plays host to Ohio a good piece of your life gripping a chance to respond and take the Potter reached first base via a ning, Denison started a bit of a rally Athletic Conference rival Capital a baseball, and in the end it turns lead. A single from junior Aaron walk in the top of the first inning, but fell short of tying the game as University in a home doubleheader out that it was the other way around Miller proved to be the spark be- giving JCU its first baserunner of they could only plate one runner, at Schweickert Field on Saturday, all the time.” hind a three-run inning for the Blue the game. Sophomore Mitch Her- leaving the Big Red trailing 3-2 go- March 31. The first of the two Streaks, as junior Ryan Konsler ringshaw then slapped a single ing into the ninth and final inning. games between the Blue Streaks Follow @ZachMentz on scored sophomore Dan Potter with to right field, advancing Potter to With a one-run lead and Denison and Crusaders will begin at 1 p.m. Twitter or email him at an RBI sacrifice fly. Junior Joe third base and leaving runners on at the plate for its final at bat of the on Saturday, with the second game [email protected] Veltri and freshman Tyler Gerling the corners for senior Tom Hickey game, junior Patrick O’Brien did his to follow. Sports 13 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 JCU track and field teams compete at Amy Adams Memorial Meet Men’s, women’s teams both finish in fourth place in New Concord

Spencer German Gabriella Kruez, freshman Haley Turner, Staff Writer junior Maureen Creighton and sophomore Nicki Bohrer made up the team that finished Don’t forget: The OAC Gold Meet at JCU just .02 seconds faster than second-place team Compared to last week’s eight-and-a-half- Rio Grande. Saturday, March 31 will be the first time since April 23, hour trip, the journey for the JCU men’s and Kreuz had a big day individually as well, women’s track and field teams was a hop, winning the 1,500 meter run with a time of 1999 that John Carroll University will host a track and field skip and a jump away this week. The teams 4:47:24. competition. headed down to Muskingum University in “Since I’ve never run the 1,500 before I New Concord, Ohio to participate in the Amy didn’t really think too much which worked to The Blue Streaks will host Baldwin-Wallace, Mount Union, Adams Memorial Meet. my advantage. I simply just put myself in a Marietta and Muskingum in the OAC Gold Meet at Julie For the men, it was a good day particularly good position early on and stayed up with the in the throwing events with the quartet of front pack. I started gaining momentum and I Zajac Track at Don Shula Stadium. sophomore Anthony Chizmadia, freshman realized I wanted to win it,” Kreuz said. Field events will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and run- Rocky Mitolo, senior Steve Borowy and Four of Kreuz’s teammates also finished freshman David Contento. Together, those in the top 10 in the event. Bohrer was one of ning events will follow at 2 p.m. four were responsible for scoring 46.5 of John them, finishing just two spots behind Kruez Carroll’s 102.5 points in the shot put, discus in third place, while Turner and sophomore and javelin events. Chizmadia especially had Alyssa Singer were the other two, finishing a memorable day for himself, claiming his fourth and sixth respectably. first collegiate title by launching the shot put There was also a bright spot in the field 13.71 meters. Mitolo was able to snag the events as well for the women, as freshman second-place spot with a throw of 13.67 me- Danielle Sample took the triple jump title with ters. Chizmadia wasn’t finished there though, a mark of 10.36 meters. as he also earned second-place honors in the Both the men’s and women’s teams have discus with a throw of 41.07 meters. found success in several places in the first two are excited to be part of a such a historic event the week to being a place of competition. Plus The throwers weren’t the only athletes meets of the season including the relays, dis- in John Carroll athletics history. there is so much talent on our team that I know that saw success on the men’s team though tance races, and a plethora of field events. “Like so many kids on our team, this is it’s going to be a fun and special experience as the 4 x 400 relay team of Bill Zaccardelli, Now the Blue Streaks’ track and field something I have never been able to do in my for our athletes and fans alike to be able to Nick Williams, Nick D’Amico and Anthony teams will have a chance to showcase their entire running career. My high school didn’t compete in front of home supporters for the Colbert won its event with a time 3:22.82. skills at home at the Julie Zajac Track at Don have its own track, so I’m pumped,” said first time.” The women mirrored the men in that re- Shula Stadium this coming Saturday. This will Kreuz. “It should be exciting to experience Hopefully for the Blue and Gold, that gard, taking first with their 4 x 400 meter relay be the first time in over 10 years that John Car- the transformation of our track from being excitement will turn into results on the track as well with a time of 4:06:54. Sophomore roll will host a track meet, and all the athletes the place where we work our tails off during come Saturday. Blue Streaks tennis teams struggle against Ohio Northern

Gabriella Kreuz winning his singles match against the Polar Women’s tennis win of the day for the Blue Streaks as she won Staff Writer Bears’ Michael Kathary by a score of 5-7, Recent struggles continued for the JCU her singles match against ONU’s Michelle 7-5, 1-0 (10-3). women’s tennis team this past weekend as Tuma by a final score of 6-4, 6-0. Freshman Men’s tennis Senior Michael Hulseman fell just short of they played host to the visiting Ohio North- Joanne Weber picked up the other JCU win picking up a win of his own, losing his match ern University Polar Bears at the Paramount on the day, defeating the Polar Bears’ Carly A three-hour road trip to Ada, Ohio by a narrow score of 3-6, 4-6 to ONU’s Nick Tennis Club in Medina, Ohio. Having lost Olmstead in three sets by a score of 6-7, 6-4, this past weekend didn’t help end the Blue Kowalczyk. to Oberlin College on Saturday, March 17 6-1. Streaks’ struggles as of late, as JCU fell to the With the loss, the Blue Streaks now fall to following consecutive wins over Emory & With the loss, the Blue Streaks now fall defending league champion Ohio Northern 3-8 on the season, including a 1-1 mark against Henry College and Susquehanna University, to 5-3 on the season, including a 0-1 mark Polar Bears by a score of 8-1 on Saturday, Ohio Athletic Conference opponents. the Blue Streaks couldn’t get back on the against OAC opponents this season. March 24. The Blue Streaks will next compete this winning track as they lost to the Polar Bears JCU will next compete on Saturday, March Junior Ryan Mullaney was the lone point- Saturday, March 31 at home against the visit- on Saturday, 7-2. 31 on the road in Columbus, Ohio against the scorer on the weekend for the Blue Streaks, ing Capital University Crusaders at 1 p.m. Senior Maria Ciccolini picked up the first OAC rival Capital University Crusaders. Streaks of the Week

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Colleen Brady Jimmy Spagna Ryan Mullaney Gabriella Kreuz Anthony Chizmadia sophomore sophomore junior sophomore sophomore Brady had two hits and The sophomore right hand- Mullaney was the lone In her first ever 1,500 meter Chizmadia set precedence three RBIs, including a two- er helped lead the Blue Streaks point-scorer for the JCU men’s event, Kreuz took first place this past weekend as he earned run home run, against Ohio to a 3-2 win over Denison on team this past weekend in this past weekend at the Amy his first ever collegiate title in Wesleyan to help lead the Sunday as he allowed only six Ada, Ohio as he defeated Ohio Adams Memorial Meet hosted the shot put event with a final Blue Streaks to an even split hits and one earned run in 6.2 Northern’s Michael Kathary by Muskingum University toss of 13.71 meters at the Amy against the Battling Bishops innings of work on the mound, by a final score of 5-7, 7-5, with an impressive finish time Adams Memorial Meet hosted in two games on Thursday, picking up the win. 1-0 (10-3). of 4:47.24 by Muskingum University. March 22. We deliver till 2 a.m. 7 days a week!

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Time to celebrate, 2012 graduates! Some say 2012 is the end: the end of the world or the end of senior year. Well at the Grad Finale, 2012 really does end here. John Carroll University will host The Grad Finale April 2-3 10am – 7pm Murphy Room and LSC Conference Room.

This is a chance for seniors and graduate students to get all the necessities needed for graduation, meet with departments and enjoy time with friends while recapping old memories! Representatives from the following will be available to answer your questions: College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Dean’s Office Boler School of Business Assistant Dean’s Office Graduate Studies Beaudry Award Voting Center for Career Services Alumni Relations Bursar/Cashier Financial Aid Residence Life Student Activities — Senior Week Tickets Jostens — cap and gown distribution Balfour — rings and announcements 16 March 29, 2012 Diversionswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Happy Easter!

Word bank BUNNY CANDY CELEBRATION CHOCOLATE EASTER EASTER BASKET EGG HUNT EGGS FAMILY MASS RESURRECTION THE PASSION

Boggle board of the week #Randomfacts Each year 90 million chocolate Try to find as many three or more letter words as possible. The words must only use a single letter on the Easter bunnies are made for Eas- Boggle board once and all letters in the word must be connected horizontally, vertically or diagonally. ter.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest Eas- ter egg ever made was just over 25 feet high and weighed 8,968 BA TR pounds. It was made of chocolate and marshmallow, was supported by an internal steel frame.

KHMN The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th century and remain among the most popular treats associated A U IL with Easter. The first Easter baskets were made to imitate bird nests.

W T R N The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century. Editorial 17 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 Editorial Reefer madness

On March 17, a student was arrested in Murphy Hall for attempted drug trafficking and possession of marijuana, along with other drug paraphernalia. It is unacceptable that this is an issue at John Car- roll. As students of this University, we must take measures to prevent future indiscretions. Marijuana is an illegal substance, and the pos- session of such is a criminal offense that can be considered either a misdemeanor or a felony.

The presence of such substances on John Carroll’s campus reflects poorly on the institution. It singles out and criminalizes the student body, and gives the community of University Heights yet another reason to sneer at the JCU community. To eliminate the presence of illegal substances on campus and prevent this from being an issue in the future, the students should be better educated on “ the consequences of their actions. At floor meetings students should be told exactly how much they will Cartoon by Emily Day have to pay in fines and how they will be penalized for breaking certain rules, like drinking or smoking NOTABLE QUOTABLE in the dorms. Since substance use takes place behind closed doors, the majority of change is going to have to come from within the student body. University “We consider ourselves strong black parents and we take authorities do not share the intimate immersion in pride in our kids. [...] We’re not asking for an eye for an student life that is necessary to know details about the presence of illegal substances. Students must eye. We’re asking for justice, justice, justice!” step forward if they have any information about illegal activities. If a student is caught with marijuana or another - Tracy Martin, mother of the slain Trayvon Martin, on illegal substance, including alcohol, the University the death of her son should be more firm with the consequences. The “ consequences will deter potential future offenses.

HIT & miss Hit: Easter break in one week miss: Gambian rats, which can grow up to three feet long and weigh up to nine pounds, are rapidly re- producing in the Florida Keys Hit: A new study shows that people who eat chocolate several times a week are leaner than those who don’t eat chocolate regularly miss: Venice is sinking over five times THE faster than previously thought Hit/miss: Tiger Woods wins his first major tournament since September 2009 Hit: JCU track & field hosts its first home meet since 1999 miss: Cold weather returns Hit: Premier of season five of AMC’s hit series “Mad Men” miss: Su- dan and South Sudan have fierce border clashes Hit: “The Hunger CARROLL Games” grosses $155 million in opening weekend to become the third best movie debut ever in terms of revenue miss: Arnold Palmer is in the hospital Hit: The fence around the Hamlin Quad has been NEWS taken down miss: The edges of Hamlin Quad are still in disrepair

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Delivery Fax: 216.397.1729 Business Manager Photo Editor Clara Richter Diversions Editor email: [email protected] Signed material and comics are Ned McGrath solely the view of the author. Gloria Suma Taylor Horen Ben DeVictor 18 Op/Ed March 29, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW FYI: ‘The Hunger Games’ Cooney Meets World: is not ‘Twilight’ Please YOLO action-packed, fast-moving and children will fight to the death responsibly some may argue that it makes until only one remains. This points about America’s media movie is not a chick flick. It tweet, “Texting while driving consumption. has action and mild violence #YOLO.” This is what I like to Molly Bealin “Twilight” is a love story. for the guys, and suspense and call a bad decision – not only do Asst. Campus Editor Feelings for the book and films obviously some romance for the you endanger your life, but the lives of other drivers as well. Plus, aside that’s what it is. The focal girls. When it’s made out to be Dan Cooney it’s illegal in some states (like in Last Friday (March 23) at point of all of the “Twilight” a sappy love story, not only will Managing Editor midnight, I had the pleasure of books/films is the ever-present most guys run at the sound of its neighboring Pennsylvania). seeing the movie “The Hunger relationship drama between name, people will think it’s just During an important scene Another YOLO moment might Games.” I was blown away by Bella, Edward and Jacob. It a carbon copy of every other in the 1989 movie “Dead Poets be wearing a LeBron jersey while the filmmaker’s attention to makes sense that one would love story. Recognizing “The Society,” English professor John walking into a Cavs game at Quick- detail, the cast selection, and turn this film into romantic tale Hunger Games” only for its Keating leads his students out of en Loans Arena. An equally bril- more than anything the movie’s between three people, where romance robs it of it’s unique- the classroom on the first day to a liant move is wearing an “I love Art faithfulness to the book. The viewers choose sides, because ness and limits the audience trophy room at the boarding school Modell” T-shirt at a Browns game only part of the movie-going it in fact is. members it can appeal to. they attend. Keating instructs one (#YOLO). I wish you the best. experience that I did not enjoy I’m not saying that a guy I encourage everyone to go of the students to turn to a poem in The way I look at YOLO is that was as I was leaving. I over- can’t or shouldn’t see “Twi- see “The Hunger Games,” but the textbook called “To the Virgins, it’s important I take advantage of heard a group of girls that were light,” but “Twilight’s” fan base don’t belittle a great story by to Make Much of Time” and read the opportunities I’ve been afforded around 13 years old say to one is overwhelmingly female. That only focusing on the romantic the first stanza. so far. Now is also the time for me another, “Are you team Peeta or is because of the films focus on aspects. Don’t take away the “Gather ye rosebuds while ye to not only keep doing what I love, team Gale?” It took all of my love and emotion. “Twilight” uniqueness of the plot by turn- may, Old time is still a-flying: And but also to try new things. energy not to turn to them and doesn’t have same amount of ing it into “which boy do you this same flower that smiles to-day, The Latin equivalent of “Gather say, “‘The Hunger Games’ is not tension and thrill that “The like better.” Let’s face it, no To-morrow will be dying.” ye rosebuds while ye may” is the ‘Twilight’!” Hunger Games” has. If people guy will want to see a touchy For all of us, college is supposed phrase “carpe diem” (“seize the When “The Hunger Games” is only recognize the two good- feely film about a dramatic love to be an enlightening experience. day”), Keating tells his students. made out to be a love story and looking male leads in “The triangle, and if they do, they We should try new things, go to He invites them to step forward nothing more, so much of the Hunger Games,” everyone will won’t admit it. Go see “The different places, formulate deep to a trophy case filled with photos plot is taken away. Yes, the love equate it to “Twilight.” In which Hunger Games” for the action, questions and make new connec- to “hear” the message from past triangle between Katniss, Peeta case, there won’t be many male the suspense, and the drama, tions. A lot of us have done that, students. and Gale is part of the story, but viewers in the audience. not to support “team Peeta” or while some are just scratching the “They’re not that different from only part of it. The main focus “The Hunger Games” appeals “team Gale.” surface of college life. you, are they? Same haircuts. Full of hormones, just like you. Invin- of the story is the games them- to many different demograph- Recently, the trending topic on cible, just like you feel. The world selves – a blood-thirsty, fight- ics. It’s the story of a young girl Twitter and in regular conversa- is their oyster. They believe they’re to-the-death, kill-or-be-killed who volunteers herself into a set tion has been YOLO – you only live once. The simple philosophy: destined for great things, just like sequence of events controlled of games to save her sister. In Contact Molly Bealin at since we only have one life to live, many of you. Their eyes are full of by The Capitol. This film is these games, she and 24 other [email protected] we might as well make the most hope, just like you,” Keating says. of it that we can. Have fun, be “Did they wait until it was too late adventurous and don’t be afraid to to make from their lives even one screw up. iota of what they were capable? Wonderword: Associated with this is the Because, you see gentlemen, these thinking that you never remember boys are now fertilizing daffodils. What does ziff mean? the nights you got plenty of sleep. But if you listen real close, you can While sleep is a rare commodity hear them whisper their legacy to that I value these days, I only have you … carpe diem, seize the day a little more than a year left of col- boys, make your lives extraordi- lege. So it’s time to take advantage nary.” of its academic and social opportu- “Gather ye rosebuds while nities while I’m here. ye may,” YOLO, carpe diem … But that doesn’t mean adhering however you choose to follow this to the philosophy of YOLO means I philosophy, make sure you take can do whatever I want just because advantage of all that John Carroll “Zippily whiffing.” “A really dumb mistake.” “Speeding.” life is short. As one of my Facebook University has to offer. friends recently asked, “Why do Because while that flower of Bryan Strawbridge, Ashley Aberl, people think YOLO is an excuse opportunity may be smiling today, Elliott Schermerhorn, to do stupid things?” tomorrow it may be drooping. sophomore junior freshman Great question. In my mind, it isn’t an excuse. Contact Dan Cooney at ziff: a beard For instance, someone might [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: #Sadtweet service providers, AskJeeves was the times life is just like that I guess.” What Likewise, I don’t really want to Twitter and offer “all the news that’s fit premier search engine and Xanga.com do you accomplish? It just makes all hear about how great your boyfriend to tweet.” But I understand that spread- was the best social network. of your followers feel bad for you, or girlfriend is. If you truly believe ing information is not its only utility. Now that Twitter is on the scene, and they don’t even know why they that they are the best thing since sliced And if you aren’t planning to use we are faced with a whole new world are feeling bad. It could be anything bread, then tell them how great they Twitter as a gatekeeper of the news, of possibilities in the wide web of from your goldfish Sparky dying to are. The rest of the world probably then use it as a tool to spread happiness Brian Bayer social media. And there are definitely your ex-significant other cheating on doesn’t care that much. Naturally, if and laughter. Don’t be one of those Campus Editor rules that I feel would make for a more you. How can I be there to support you have a major announcement, like people whose followers always feel Congratulations, Generation X – enjoyable Twitter-verse. you if I don’t even understand what’s you’re newly engaged or your bf/gf bad for; don’t pour out your soul to our social media savvy has successfully First and foremost, don’t tweet de- upsetting you? just got you a brand new Porsche, go a little blue bird; in fact, when you’re taken our verbal communication skills pressing things. I don’t log on to Twitter This brings me to my next point: If ahead and tweet it. But otherwise, keep feeling that #SadTweet moment, I to the next level: we are able to express in order to see the entry stages of your you use the second person in a tweet, it to yourself. challenge you to put the phone down our complete thoughts and feelings in depressing nervous breakdown caused I will assume you are addressing me. The same is true for the frustrating and go to your friends instead. And under 140 characters. by loneliness. We all have problems, For example, if you tweet, “Wishing parts of your relationship. If you’re once you are all smiles again, go ahead I believe this is a new low, even for but broadcasting them to the world you would just notice I’m here. #Hope- having a fight with that special some- and tweet something that will trend an our generation. And unfortunately, it probably won’t solve anything. lessButHopeful,” I will assume you are one, don’t let the whole Twitter-verse ever-contagious laughter. would seem that Twitter has recently JCU has a tremendous counseling referring to me and respond to you. I know. As @SassyGayFriend will tell If you agree with me, join my been taking on the great responsibility center, so if you’re having serious will probably reply with something like you, that kind of tweet translates to, crusade and follow me @BayerEs- of social guidance counselor. enough problems, take a walk across this: “Don’t be hopeless but hopeful, I “Desperate, desperate, I am really sentials. I’ll even follow you back and I’m certainly no Mark Zuckerberg Belvoir and see what the professionals do notice you’re there.” desperate.” retweet you if you hashtag my name in my social media expertise, but I have can do for you. Because believe it or And then of course, that leads to So what should Twitter be used (#BrianBayer) and help make me the been around the block once or twice on not, @GirlProbz won’t actually help #ThatAwkwardMomentWhen I real- for? The journalist in me would love to next worldwide trend. that crazy Internet, and I do have some you solve your girl problems. ized that tweet was actually directed believe that it should be used as a tool thoughts. I wouldn’t consider myself an On that note, don’t use generic at the person you hooked up with at for spreading the truth to the younger electronic dinosaur, but I do remember terms, either, like, “I feel so lost,” or, “If Barroom last week and not me. How generations. Soon enough, The New Contact Brian Bayer at when Hotmail was the leader in email only I knew the answer…” or, “Some- was I supposed to know? York Times will switch completely to [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com March 29, 2012 The Op/Ed Top Ten: Trending topics 1. #ifpornwasreal 2. #somainstream 3. #YOLO 4. #college 5. #livefromLansdale 6. #googleit 7. #smh 8. #shamelessgirlprobz 9. #hashtag 10. #JCUprobz Alumni Corner – Compiled by Nick Wojtasik and Clara Richter Written by Greg Murphy ’01, Carroll News alumnus I remember it like it happened team to be playing for a champion- Tribe lost game seven at Florida yesterday. Sometimes I still see ship. After all, there had not (and in 11 gut-wrenching innings. I can What is and the baseball flying deep into the still hasn’t) been a title in Cleveland still remember how devastated I Nick’s Knack: night. since the 1964 Browns defeated the felt watching Edgar Renteria’s line what is right It was Oct. 5, 1997, and I was Baltimore Colts in the NFL Cham- drive sail over the out-stretched is not malevolent. The cheetah has no just over a month into my freshman pionship. glove of Charles Nagy to score the vendetta against the gazelle. This kill- year at John Carroll. The Cleveland But I digress. winning run. ing is just life; an action required for Indians were hosting the Yankees in As was the norm throughout the Painful as it was, the run in 1997 the continuation of species. game four of the American League Indians run in 1997, I gathered in allowed me to quickly meet friends What makes the killing for food Championship Series. Trailing the Murphy Hall with a group of friends at John Carroll. The atmosphere seem so bad is the miscontextualiza- series, 2-1, the Tribe was down a to watch every playoff game. We around the playoff games was amaz- Nick Wojtasik tion of the action. The offended view run in the eighth inning with the thought this was going to be the year ing for the city, and for the students Editorial & Op/Ed Editor these deaths from a “civilized” human game’s greatest closer, Mariano a championship and parade down at Carroll. You could hear people perspective. Murder is so prevalent that Rivera, on the mound. Euclid Avenue was finally going cheering from the next residence The general opinion about the a rancorous impression of all death is But that’s when Sandy Alomar, to happen. Just two years earlier, hall over with every big hit or out. world is that it is filled with corrup- ingrained in our minds. This imposi- Jr., gave birth to his postseason the Tribe lost the World Series to And following a big win, students tion and misery. The noble intentions tion of falsely constructed intentions, legacy. The Tribe catcher homered the Atlanta Braves. But 1997 felt would spill out of their rooms for of “Kony 2012” were dimmed by emotions and norms to situations such to tie the game at 2-2. I can still different. high five’s up and down the floor. the news that only 30 percent of the as this cause a slew of false information hear Joe Buck’s call, “Into right The roster was loaded with College is about the friendships company’s income goes to the cause. to be created and spread. field… well hit… track… wall… perennial all-stars and role players that you form and the moments that A dark shadow was further cast over It seems more understandable to TIED!!” The Indians rode that who had accomplished careers. A help form you. It’s been almost 15 the cause when Jason Russell alleg- misinterpret animal intentionality momentum to the game-winning few are Hall of Fame candidates, years since that magical run by the edly frolicked around in his underwear. since we are so divorced from our run in the ninth and the following including Alomar, Jr., Jim Thome, Indians and I often find myself look- Even when a good thing comes around, own animal nature. The kicker is, we night, used a three-run-third to de- Omar Vizquel and Manny Ramirez. ing back thinking how lucky I was to there is always something negative to misconstrue behaviors of our own feat the Yankees, 4-3. The Indians And we can’t forget the numerous experience one of the most exciting be found. While malice and misfortune species far more often. would then advance to the World unlikely stars like rookie pitcher months of my collegiate life thanks do exist, and on a frightening scale, Perhaps our intimate immersion Series for the second time in three Jaret Wright, Chad Ogea and Tony to the Cleveland Indians. what’s often overlooked is the presence in the ways of our species serves to years after disposing of the Orioles Fernandez. of affection and pleasure all around us. complicate the factors that must be four games to two. Alas, Cleveland had to “wait Though some acknowledge this, its considered when deciphering the ma- It was a big deal for a Cleveland until next year” once again as the significance is often diminished. We neuvers of our fellow homo sapiens. are left teetering in an uncomfortable The introduction of social media only fissure where good and bad are tug- exacerbates this problem. Body lan- ging at our shirttails, complicating the Letter to the editor guage and vocal inflection are elimi- YOURVIEW decisions we make and the endeavors nated in Internet interactions. There are of our lives. so many indicators and qualifiers that wouldn’t do. and to encourage other women to Species interaction is at the founda- contribute to determining meaning that A humble rebuttal Bayer’s ability to penetrate the do the same. tion of life. Actions generally either if some are neglected, significant inter- Lydia Munnell female psyche was nothing less than Throughout the writing of this let- have good intentions or bad. Identi- pretive accuracy is compromised. Ellen Holodnak extraordinary. As I read his account ter, a comparison has been surfacing fying the intention is half the battle. It is sometimes easy to offer advice Class of 2012 of Carol’s feeble feminine reasoning, again and again. To this point I have The other half is deciding what to do on a subject we are separated from. We I couldn’t help but feel exposed. How stifled it for fear I’d seem too ador- about it. After reading Brian Bayer’s can see the situation objectively and could Bayer have known that each ing, but I can suppress my feelings no A difficulty the judicial system “Women Pt. 1” in last week’s Car- without emotion. We don’t read too and every time I’m asked to lunch I longer. Bayer is the Moses to our vast faces is its inability to objectify every roll News, I have been waiting with much into things that those involved picture myself blushing and veiled? desert of femininity. Until “Women action since all occurrences are subject bated breath for the exciting second do. However, the all-encompassing John’s [the hypothetical male Pt. 1” we women were allowing to their context. Unfortunately, things installment, no doubt appearing perspective of one involved would character created by Bayer] under- ourselves to be led deeper and deeper we observe are too often interpreted concurrently to this letter. When I say lead to a better action in the end, standing and even way of handling into the wilderness of miscommuni- as if existing in the same context that “bated breath,” I mean it. I wonder if only emotional distress could be Carol’s fickle emotions was both cation by the serpent-like trickery of we do. how I’ve survived 22 years of estro- eliminated. generous and chivalrous. A true our own sex. Bayer ended all of that. In order for those of us who are gen-flooded existence without such If the number of contexts is infi- everyman, he met the fragility of He destroyed the golden calf of all carnivores to eat, animals must die. an enlightening (and enlightened!) nite, the possible interpretations are woman with logic and confidence. women: the unquenchable thirst for The slaughter of cattle, chickens, pigs, perspective on, as Bayer put it, “the of equal number. The unreliability of Bayer was right to point out that, matrimony. And, staff in one hand, etc. is repulsive to some people. Videos wonder of womanhood.” our intuition is so vast that we might “It would have been much easier recitations from God himself in the made by PETA have converted many a I was immediately struck by never be sure about anything. What for both John and Carol if Carol other, he led us out of the vicious lips meat eater to vegetarianism by show- are we left to do if we are so likely to the dulcetly witty pun on the word had just been straightforward from of the Red Sea and into the Promised ing the brutality of the meat industry. be wrong? “broad.” After using a clean, white the start.” Isn’t that always the Land. Images of human vs. animal brutal- The most secure course of action handkerchief (ladies always carry way with us women, complicating Indeed, the Schott Dining Hall ity are censored from (even fictional) is defined not by procedure but by one) to wipe the tears of laughter everything? Man is pure, faultless, will be a land of milk and honey now films. This is wrongful death. technique: do not be hasty to reach a from my eyes, I thought about how and a “good friend,” to borrow from that heterosocial dining can proceed On Animal Planet, majestic and conclusion. There will be more com- carefully selected it was. A pun Bayer. “Women Pt. 1” taught me to without my sisters and I assuming powerful lions and cheetahs are shown fort and confidence felt in an ignorant, on any other word, the kind with always be suspicious of myself and that lunch equals marriage. What an tackling the gracefully athletic gazelle well-thought-out decision than an a problematic etymology rooted my intuition. I’ve learned to wait incredible relief for us all. and crushing its trachea with their informed, quick one. Even though you in patriarchal oppression, simply out my constant emotional storms powerful jaws until death. Five-year- might be wrong, you worked with the olds watch these shows and they are equipment you had and used it to it’s The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject let- educational. However, some turn their maximum potential. Being wrong isn’t heads and shriek when they encounter ters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All letters so bad if you did what was right. a visualization of death or killing. received become the property of The Carroll News. Anonymous letters will “That’s so sad,” they exclaim. They not be published. Letters to the editor must not exceed 500 words and must be see the gazelle as a victim and the large cat as a vicious murderer. But the lion Contact Nick Wojtasik at submitted to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Sunday. [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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