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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student at Carroll Collected. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aC rroll News by an authorized administrator of Carroll Collected. For more information, please contact [email protected]. “I want to avoid losing the The Carroll News looks at the SU’s promises and outcomes focus. Even though I want to have fun, we need to re- Max Flessner, Projects Editor member what we are there ormer Student Union President Molly Delaney and the five members of for and continue to lead by the Student Union Executive Board took office at the beginning of 2008 example.” Fwith plans to visibly change how students interacted with John Carroll - Matt Hiznay, SU President University. ¶They had lofty goals, most notably the idea of starting a shuttle that could transport students to and from Coventry Village on Thursday nights. Delaney also wanted to create more student lounge space and remodel The Underground. ¶An amended version of the Coventry shuttle is cited as the Student Union biggest success of the Student Union last year, and an $89,000 increase in the budget of the Programming Board led to a noticeable benefit in weekend activities year in review on campus. ¶But initiatives to make any radical changes were met with apathy Please see SU, p. 12 THE ARROLL EWS Thursday,C January 29, 2009 Serving John Carroll University SinceN 1925 Vol. 85, No. 12

1 Don Shula Stadium - Increased hours allowing use of the lights from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the addition of five more night games, two reserved for high school football games. JCU’s plan Miramar - A curb cut to increase safety and 2 accessibility by opening up the pathway to the street. 8 1 for the

3 Bushes - Removal of bushes surround- future ing the perimeter to open the campus 4 to the community. 2 6 Katie Sheridan Bellefaire Courts - An agreement for the 4 Campus Editor restoration and use of the Bellefaire tennis 7 courts. 3 As the needs of John Carroll University continue Miramar & Carroll Gates - Opening the to grow, University officials are looking to make some changes. They hope to expand the campus 5 gates located on the sides of the campus. and redesign some of their current space. 5 The proposed solution involves the addition of Lombardo Student Center - The addition more property and making the campus more open 6 of an on-campus aerobics fitness center as 12 to the community. JCU has been meeting with funds become available. University Heights City Council and community members to discuss their suggested changes. 7 Guest Houses - Redefine the use of John While JCU would like to make changes sooner Carroll owned homes. rather than later, when it comes to purchasing homes, they are willing to wait for homeowners’ 8 South Belvoir Boulevard - Close the street willingness to move. between Washington Boulevard and Carroll 9 Director of Government and Community Rela- Blvd. for safety reasons. tions Dora Pruce said, “We cannot and will not aggressively pursue the purchase of any of these 10 9 Milford Houses - Demolish the houses on properties.” Milford Road to create a playfield. 11 One of their biggest concerns is the use of Shula Stadium. Currently, JCU is permitted to keep the North Park Boulevard - Renaming the street Green Road Annex - stadium lights until 9 p.m. The new plan would 10 “Carroll Boulevard” for branding reasons. Request to rezone the allow the lights to be on until 11 p.m. The other annex. request is to have ten night games, two of them as BP Station - The University would like to use high school football games. The city only permits 11 the space for economic development. five night games at the moment.

Bohannon - Demolish Bohannon to create Please see PLAN, p. 3 12 Hamlin Quad and move parking. Map courtesy of John Carroll University Cabbie D makes students question safety of cab services en route to pick up JCU students before the Caitlin Huey-Burns Senior Erin McBride, a passenger in is easier than driving a car, and he charges Campus Editor accident occurred. Rodriguez’s vehicle, said that the cab driver only $5 for a round-trip ride.” To reports of The incident highlights the fact that claimed he was reaching for his ringing cell Aikens’ accident, Babinski said he “is not Five John Carroll University seniors were students continue to rely on unsafe trans- phone when the accident occurred. bothered by it.” driving southbound on Belvoir Road on Jan. portation, through multiple cab services Aikens did not return phone calls from Despite Aikens’ quick and affordable ser- 15 at 11:30 p.m. when they were sideswiped and overcrowded cars, to get to off-campus The Carroll News. vice, the question of safety had been raised by popular cab driver David Aikens, more locations. Aikens operates his own cab service by several JCU students. commonly known as “Cabbie D.” The left front corner of the cab struck the and is known to drive students to and from McBride, who prefers driving to off- Aikens was cited with failure to maintain middle of the right side of the car, causing popular locations quickly and affordably. campus locations on her own rather than control, according to University Heights Po- damage to JCU senior Ernie Rodriguez’s “I have been taking Cabbie D for two years lice Lt. David Novinc. The cab driver was vehicle. now,” said sophomore Mike Babinski. “It Please see CABS, p. 3 Inside this issue Index Features 14 Campus 2 World News 16 The staff Super Couch Surfing Arts & Life 4 Editorial 21 Bowl predictions People open their homes and Sports 7 Op/Ed 22 couches to strangers, p. 14 Special Report 12 Classifieds 24 p. 9 2 Campus January 29, 2009 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Mixed feelings from students on printing Cassandra Larson was wrong with the system,” she Some students never utilized the money exactly used for and where Briefs Staff Reporter said. on-campus printing facilities and are does all of it go?” The 500-page printing limit has not impacted by the University’s Senior Jon Stoltman believes the Winter Welcome Back New printing restrictions imple- caused several students to voice decision. student’s reaction to the printing fee mented this semester have culti- their opinions about the change on “I am not affected by John Car- may be a result of concern about our Concert featuring vated mixed feelings amongst John campus. roll’s decision on controlled print- current economy. Matt Nathanson Carroll University students. “I support the school’s effort to ing,” said junior Chelsea Getts. “I “The fact that students are shown The administration says that go green by reducing the amount have a laser jet printer, so I print all a dollar amount every time they The Winter Concert featuring students who print when there is of wasted paper,” said Eberhardt. of my documents from my dorm print documents may have caused Matt Nathanson will take place on no paper in the printer will not be “However, I do not think the stu- room. With the laser jet, you do not some panic,” said Stoltman. “It is Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. in Kulas charged, but this was found to be dents were given enough money. have to keep purchasing ink, which one more cost that a college student Auditorium. The doors will open at false. Students are charged for how- Because our printing is now con- cuts back on the cost.” feels the need to budget.” 7 p.m. Admission is free for JCU ever many pages Many students students, but they must reserve a they send to the are required to ticket. printer, regard- print their own Tickets may be reserved in the less of whether “I am a history and “I am not affected syllabi, lecture Atrium on Thursday, Jan. 29 and they actually English major and I have [because] I have a laser notes and Pow- Friday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to print. erPoint slides for 1 p.m. Remaining tickets will be Some stu- already used half of the jet printer, so I print all of class. available at the door for the public dents have ex- Jake Studer, a and are $5. perienced prob- money given to me by the my documents from my junior, feels as if lems with the certain majors are printers putting University.” dorm room.” at a disadvantage a dent in stu- -Jake Studer -Chelsea Getts because of the 2009 Lucrezia dents’ allotted JCU junior JCU junior printing fee. Culicchia Award for fund. “I am a his- “When one tory and English Teaching Excellence of my documents came out of trolled, students need to be ex- Junior Dan Fotopoles agreed major and I have already used half Nominations are now being ac- the printer, all of the pages were tremely aware of how much they with Getts. “Having to pay for print- of the money given to me by the cepted from students or faculty for creased,” said junior Matt Des- are printing.” ing does not impact me,” Fotopoles University,” said Studer. the Lucrezia Culicchia Award for poth. Students often utilized the vari- said. “It is only $25 compared to the Some students also believe that Teaching Excellence in the College “I had to reprint it, and because ous computer labs and printers for large amount of money that is paid the administration did not factor of Arts and Sciences. This award of the new fee, it cost me an ad- convenience purposes. annually for tuition.” in the use of printing for extra- recognizes outstanding teaching ditional ten cents. Eventually, that “I used to use the computer Some students were curious curricular activities. within the College of Arts and Sci- money could really add up.” labs because the cost of ink can about where the money placed on “I needed to print multiple cop- ences faculty. The award will carry Junior Erika Eberhardt, also ex- get expensive,” said junior Lindsey Carroll Cards came from and if this ies for a student organization every a $2,000 stipend. perienced some technical difficulties Inghram. money was being used effectively. week,” said sophomore Kelly Hill. Nominations with supporting with the new printing software. “Now, I am planning on using “I know we pay a computer and “Because students are now documentation should be submitted “I could not print the first week the printer in my own room more technology lab fee as part of our charged for printing, we needed to to the Office of the Dean, College of the semester because something often.” tuition,” said Despoth. “What is this make some serious adjustments.” of Arts and Sciences, no later than Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. The award will be presented at the Fall 2009 faculty meeting of the College of Arts and Sciences. JCU Career Fair to host over 100 recruiters Emily Gaffney specifically to hire JCU students,” on the “career events” tab, and then to give them and you can expect to Assistant Campus Editor said Flanagan. on “2009 John Carroll University leave with an interview set.” Housing questions Recruiters from industries such Annual Career Fair” on the list of Students should not be discour- answered One hundred employers will as finance, public relations, the news events. Students can then search aged from attending the Career Fair be looking to fill more than 100 media and science organizations for employers and find links to their if they do not have a résumé. Flana- The Office of Residence Life is positions at the annual John Carroll will all be present as well as many Web sites. gan said students without résumés holding Q&A sessions to address University Career Fair in Dolan other employers. “Spend some time looking at should leave with an employer’s concerns about the room selection Science Center on Feb. 5 at 4:30 With the tough economic times, the list [of employers]. Look at business card so that one can be process for next year and to discuss p.m., hosted by the JCU Center for many students may fear there are no their Web sites, the opportunities sent later. the housing options available. The Career Services. employment opportunities for them. they have, and how much they are The Center for Career Services session on JCU apartment options The employers at the fair are Flanagan said the fair is not sold out, paying. Something you may have recommends that juniors, seniors will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4 looking to fill 92 full-time entry as it has been in the past, and some discounted may turn out to be a good and graduate students who will soon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Murphy level positions, 39 full-time posi- employers have dropped out. Still, opportunity,” said Flanagan. be seeking full-time employment Room. tions, 54 internships, 9 MBA posi- Flanagan said JCU has one of the According to Flanagan, students attend the fair. The session on general housing tions, 11 part-time, local positions, largest career fairs in the area. should be prepared to meet the re- Freshmen and sophomores who options will be held on Thursday, and six temporary positions. Flanagan recommends that stu- cruiters and have their résumés on attend the fair will have the advan- Feb. 5 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the “We have the best variety of in- dents do research on the employers hand to give to potential employ- tage of seeking opportunity early, so Murphy Room. dustries [at the fair] this year,” said who will be at the fair. A full list ers. that they will not feel overwhelmed Director of the Center for Career of employers can be found on the “If students show up with their when looking for a career. They will Services Hilary Flanagan. Center for Career Services Web résumé, people will want to hire also have the opportunity to find - Compiled by “The recruiters love JCU stu- site. Students can log into their them. Don’t expect to be hired on part-time employment or summer Emily Gaffney dents. They come here every year Career Connection account, click the spot, but have your résumé ready internships.

Campus Safety Log

January 15, 2009 January 18, 2009 January 24, 2009 A debit card was reported stolen at A student was reported intoxicated and Criminal mischief to the men’s bath- 2:15 p.m. vomiting in Campion Hall at 1:44 a.m. room in the varsity gym was reported at 10:12 p.m. January 15, 2009 January 19, 2009 JCU EMS was dispatched for an intoxi- A student was observed walking from the January 25, 2009 cated student in Murphy Hall at RecPlex with a SSC wet floor sign at There was a fight in the courtyard of 11:46 p.m. 2:32 a.m. Hamlin Hall at 12:47 a.m. January 16, 2009 January 24, 2009 January 25, 2009 A suspicious situation in which indi- Criminal damage to vehicles by Murphy A medical emergency for an intoxi- viduals were behind the Dolan Science Hall was reported at 6:32 p.m. cated student was reported at Center loading dock was reported at 2:58 p.m. 2:30 a.m. These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact 1615.x Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com January 29, 2009

Green Road Annex JCU student reports on Inauguration Day to play larger role in Student and friend win film contest, video camera and a trip to Washington, D.C. JCU’s five-year plan From PLAN, p. 1 Katie Sheridan the two roommates racing to Campus Editor the flagpole. The winner of the race was to be announced on Some changes JCU has already Two students set out with a Election Day. made include the addition of the camera, a comedy and a last minute Carapellotti and Hawrot Green Road Annex. contest entry. created the film just for fun, but Freshmen, sophomores and com- John Carroll University junior stumbled upon the CNN iRe- muters may recognize the Annex Franco Carapellotti and Franciscan porting contest two days before as an off-campus parking location, University of Steubenville junior the projects were due. but it has also become the home Zach Hawrot have been making “We made short films for fun for several organizations that used films since their junior year of high before and we knew this was a to be housed in Bohannon Science school. hot topic,” said Carapellotti. Center. In the height of the presidential They entered on a whim and The Green Road Annex is also race, they developed a film depict- a few weeks later they were providing groups with storage. ing Barack Obama and John Mc- announced as part of the top 20 Right now no major changes are Cain as college roommates. contestants. being made to the space. They plan They called it “Electoral Col- The pair later found out they to use the space as is, with the addi- lege: Obama and McCain College had claimed the audience award tion of campus Internet, phone and Roommates.” and a new HD video camera. possible card access for the doors. Their film featured the two Viewers had voted for their fa- Photo courtesy of CNN.com The building will remain locked presidential candidates as new col- vorite short film, and the other Junior Franco Carapellotti, right, was chosen to report from until organizations are in it on a lege roommates. McCain, played award went to the jury-selected Washington, D.C. on CNN.com. daily basis. by Hawrot, introduced himself as winner. Dietz said, “I’m hopeful that “Maverick.” The winners received a prize that resentatives to win tickets to the The duo made a series of films people will use it and find that it Obama, played by Carapellotti, included not only an all-expense Inauguration. Their luck continued while in D.C. to summarize their is a good asset to the JCU com- changed his clothes in the living paid trip to Washington, D.C., but and they won. Charlie Wilson, an time before, during and after the munity.” room. When asked by McCain why also press passes to the big events. Ohio House Representative, hand- Inauguration. The Green Road Annex seems he did so, Obama cited the need for Despite the political theme of delivered their tickets. “Now we are both hoping to to be the biggest change at the mo- change. their film, Carapellotti said they Carapellotti said, “Overall, I felt turn it into something more than ment, but more are right around the The two discussed their opinions weren’t interested in politics be- lucky to have such an opportunity just our 15 minutes of fame,” said corner. of the school’s health care policy fore. like that and to be able to experience Carapellotti. “I think that [the changes] are and then played a round of war, the Knowing that they would be in the things that I did, the whole thing The two are now back in Ohio necessary for the University to move card game, with each projecting his D.C. for the time of the election, from getting picked for the top 20, with the experience of a lifetime. forward and I’m positive about the own views about the game. Carapellotti entered his name into actually winning it, and the trip has Their videos can be found on their public process that has occurred thus The short film concluded with a drawing with all the state rep- been so awesome.” Web site, www.zfproductions.com. far with city council,” said Pruce.

From CABS, p.1 and always get us safely to where we need to be,” she said. using a cab service, said that Aikens The administration is similarly appeared to be more concerned apprehensive. Vice President for Certified taxi services in Cleveland about getting his cab back together Student Affairs Mark McCarthy said so he could continue administering he is aware of Cabbie D and other rides than about driving an unsafe, unsafe cab services. Ace Taxi Service ABC Taxi Company damaged cab. “I am concerned about the risks “He seemed more concerned that students take and their willingness he didn’t lose out on any money for to ride in over-crowded vehicles to Serves the University Heights area Serves the Greater Cleveland area the night,” said McBride. off-campus locations,” he said. (216) 361-8000 (216) 651-7777 Senior Brynn McNicholas, an- McCarthy suggests that students other passenger in Rodriguez’s use the campus shuttles, the RTA or vehicle, said, “When it comes to a legitimate cab service to venture taking cabs, I think they are more to off-campus locations. Airport-Transportation Service United Cab Company convenient. They drop you off near “It is important for students to where you want to go and no one seriously consider using licensed Serves the University Heights area Serves the Greater Cleveland area else needs to worry about driving. and certified taxi cab services,” Yet, the situations we put ourselves he said. (216) 321-3000 (216) 398-9000 in aren’t always safe.” McCarthy is confident in the McNicholas suggested a Univer- University-sponsored transporta- sity-sponsored shuttle service as the tion. Eastside Transportation Yellow Cab Company remedy for what she calls a “lose “The establishment of the East lose” situation where “students are Loop Shuttle and working closely often either crammed into a car or with the Student Union to find ways Serves the University Heights area Serves the Greater Cleveland area crammed into a taxi.” to continue the West Loop Shuttle (216) 623-1500 “I know JCU doesn’t want to do are some of the ways JCU students (216) 382-1099 it, but we need a reliable shuttle that can make use of safer modes of would pick us up at certain times transportation,” he said. -Information compiled from yellowpages.com Campus Calendar: Jan. 29-Feb. 4 29 Thursday 30Friday 31 Saturday 1 Sunday 2 Monday Tuesday 43 Wednesday SUPB is sponsor- There will be a Bingo The Welcome Back There will be a There will be daily There will be a lec- The wrestling ing pottery making game in the Under- Wi n t e r C o n c e r t Super Bowl Watch Mass today at The ture by journalist team will compete in the Atrium at ground at 10 p.m. featuring Matt Na- Party in Dolan Au- Lady Chapel at and activist Tim against Baldwin- 8 p.m. There will be free thanson will take ditorium at 5:30 12:05 p.m. Wise in Donahue Wallace College food and prizes. place in Kulas Au- p.m. There is a $3 Auditorium at 7 in DeCarlo Var- ditorium at 8 p.m. suggested donation p.m. sity Center at 7:30 at the door. Pro- p.m. ceeds benefit Relay for Life. 4 January 29, 2009 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News the MATT NATHANSON Behind music TRIVIA: with Matt Nathanson Test your Nathanson An interview with Nathanson on his most recent album, knowledge ‘Some Mad Hope,’ and how he became a singer/songwriter Rachel Szuch Arts & Life Editor

On tour with his sixth studio album, 1. What is his middle Matt Nathanson has fine-tuned his work as a singer and songwriter. name? Nathanson has come a long way from his first paying gig, playing for two hours in a New Hampshire café and performing mostly cover songs for a mere $75. “I peppered in a couple of my own 2. When is his birthday? songs about girls,” he joked. Promoting his latest album, “Some Mad Hope,” Nathanson is on tour do- ing radio promotions and performing at 3. How many pets does he colleges from Florida to Ohio, with John Carroll University next on his itinerary. have and what are Nathanson said that he may be popu- lar among college students because they their names? are so dialed into their emotions. “In college, it’s kind of your ground zero for your feeling of music. Before that, you maybe don’t get it so much 4. What is his favorite and then after that you kind of move on and think that becoming an adult, you movie? don’t get torn open by a great song,” Nathanson said. Recorded over the past two and a half years, “Some Mad Hope” is a 12-song 5. What is his favorite album that is full of emotion. “This record is better. It’s more thing to do on tour evolved. I’ve really gotten the hang of it,” Nathanson said. “I was making records (when he isn’t on stage)? closer and closer to what I wanted. And this one had more colors, more dynamic, more sexy.” Upon finishing the album, Nathanson said, “This is what a good groove feels 6. What was the name of like.” Realizing that he had finally accom- his first studio album? plished what he had been striving for, Photo courtesy of Fresh and Clean Media Nathanson compared making an album Matt Nathanson will perform live at JCU in Kulas Auditorium on Jan. 31. to making out. “When you first start to make out with 7. What is his favorite song people, you either kiss too hard or too soft. The more you do great, they help the writing come alive and that’s what’s so it the more you get the hang of it,” he said. With this album, inspiring,” he said. from his latest album, Nathanson said, “I’ve really learned how to make out.” Nathanson recalled two particular classes that were espe- With a love for music and writing that has been with him cially beneficial. The first was a poetry class. He remembers “Some Mad Hope”? his entire life, Nathanson has never imagined doing anything that the instructor was “a super manly man, he was kind of else. “I’ve always known this is what I wanted to do, since rugged. And we would read poetry in class and there were I was a young whippersnapper,” he said. “I wanted to be in moments where the poetry would actually move him to tears. KISS or Poison and shoot fireworks off stage.” That was great.” 8. What is his favorite Nathanson admitted that he had a rather embarrassing mo- Another course that stood out in Nathanson’s college career ment during a talent show in grade school, one of his first stage was a class on James Joyce. “If you’ve ever read it, it’s awful. food? performances. “My voice changed in the middle of a Beatles It’s like reading another language,” he said. “But this teacher song,” he said, laughing. was so awesome and so passionate about it, and so dialed in With his inspiration coming from anything and everything to it, it made it come alive.” around him, Nathanson said, “Living makes you want to While Nathanson realizes that many fans tune into one 9. Does he wear write.” He gets material by listening to other music, seeing art or two songs, like the ever popular radio hit, “Come on Get and everything else that one encounters on a daily basis. “And Higher,” he said that the album is really meant to be heard I’m a music nerd,” he admitted. “Music is the catalyst.” in its entirety. He said affectionately about his songs, “I love boxers or briefs? Having studied English and world literature at Claremont them all – they’re all my children.” College in Southern California, Nathanson credits his profes- Nathanson will perform live in Kulas Auditorium on Jan. sors for teaching him about passion. “When the teachers are 31 at 8 p.m. 10. What was the name of his 2006 live album? FUN FACT:

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8. Sushi, 9. Boxer-briefs, 10. “At the Point” the “At 10. Boxer-briefs, 9. Sushi, 8.

television (“iCarly”), 6. “Please,” 7. “Falling Apart,” Apart,” “Falling 7. “Please,” 6. (“iCarly”), television couple of years ago. His pants ripped open on stage in

and Mr. Beasley, 4. “Do the Right Thing,” 5. Watch bad bad Watch 5. Thing,” Right the “Do 4. Beasley, Mr. and ANSWERS: 1. Adam, 2. March 28, 3.Two cats named Rufus Rufus named cats 3.Two 28, March 2. Adam, 1. ANSWERS: Saint Louis while trying to do a fake heavy metal pose. 5 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life January 29, 2009 Such and ‘Inkheart’ doesn’t Szuch Hello, my name is Rachel disappoint with Matt Nathanson and I’m addicted to DVR

Rachel Szuch Arts & Life Editor

In a phone interview with Matt Nathanson, I found out that his favorite thing to do on tour, Photo courtesy of media.outnow.ch when he isn’t on stage of course, is watch bad television like the syndicated hit of the 90s Brendan Fraser plays Mo, a person who can bring anything he reads to life, in the new film ‘Inkheart.’ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and current CW including the enigmatic fire-eater Dustfinger and Jim Broadbent as “Inkheart” author, network phenomenon “Gossip Girl.” MOVIE REVIEW (Paul Bettany) and the power-hungry bandit Fenoglio – give spirited performances, with Noting “iCarly” as one of his favorites, ‘Inkheart’ Capricorn (Andy Serkis). When this hap- Mirren keeping true to Elinor’s bizarre nature Nathanson said that the “show is terrible, pens, Mo’s wife disappears into “Inkheart’s” and Broadbent showing childlike glee when and I love it.” pages. he witnesses the characters he created. But This conversation made me think of all Capricorn and his men learn of Mo’s tal- another drawback comes from Eliza Ben- the awful shows I’ve become addicted to ents and try to capture him and Meggie to use nett, who at 16 can’t pull off looking like a since I discovered the mind-sucking inven- for their own ends, while Dustfinger yearns 12-year-old. tion of DVR. Joe Marino just to return to his family in “Inkheart.” Near the end, a scene involving Dustfinger Prior to my DVR-ing days, I would get Movie Critic Paul Bettany steals every scene he’s in, and Farid (Rafi Gavron) should have ended the home from class or one of my many jobs and perfectly capturing Dustfinger’s cantankerous movie. It would have been the perfect ending do a few hours of homework before getting Being a huge fan of Cornelia Funke’s nature and caustic disposition. Dustfinger is to follow up on with a sequel. Instead, the film my cherished four to six hours of sleep each popular Inkworld series, I had extremely high the most complex character, giving us a man cuts from this scene into an all-too-perfect night. Now, I come home, do a few hours of expectations for “Inkheart.” While I was read- whose role is the coward but who longs to ending that seems too quick and too forced. homework and spend another couple of hours ing the Inkworld trilogy, I could instantly feel become the hero. There’s a poetic nature to The film’s special effects are visually watching mindless television that is doing its potential as a film. The words jump off the the character that I see as the most interesting stimulating and well-crafted. The scenes with nothing for me, aside from depriving me of pages with cinematic grace. aspect of the film. the tornado, Dustfinger’s fire feats, and espe- much needed sleep. I was both excited and anxious about what Brendan Fraser gives a moving perfor- cially the monstrous Shadow are definitely And yet, I just can’t stop myself. I have to Hollywood would come up with for the story mance. With his wary and somber disposition, worth a second viewing. know what the unrealistic rich kids on “Gos- line of the film. Fraser truly looks like a man who has searched For fans waiting since 2003 for a film sip Girl” have gotten themselves into each Mo (Brendan Fraser) and his 12-year-old in vain for his wife for years. Here, Fraser adaptation, “Inkheart” doesn’t disappoint. Al- week and whether or not Dan and Sereana are daughter Meggie (Eliza Bennett) have been shows he has more range in his acting than though I would have liked room for a sequel, going to break up yet again, or what unusual on the run for nine years, and the latter doesn’t I’ve given him credit for. the film measures up quite well to the book medical issue had Dr. Gregory House’s team know why. One thing she doesn’t understand Andy Serkis – whom we know as Gollum by Hollywood standards. scrambling for a cure. is why her father refuses to read aloud to her from “Lord of the Rings” – just doesn’t cut This film should please both the original Ultimately, all I’m doing is preventing ever since her mother mysteriously disap- it as the villain Capricorn. According to the fans and the viewers just looking for an en- myself from getting enough sleep to function peared. book, Capricorn would “feed a bird to a cat tertaining experience. comfortably the next day. Before adding DVR The truth is Mo is known as a “silver- on purpose, just to watch it being torn apart.” Director Iain Softley gives us a sincere to my cable plan, I still didn’t get much sleep, tongue,” a person who can bring anything he Unfortunately, Serkis shows none of the innate family film that is fast-paced, exciting and but usually it was for a good reason – studying reads to life. Unfortunately, there is a cost. evil that is Capricorn. creatively imaginative. Although not award or working, for instance. Nine years previously, Mo pulled several The supporting cast – including Helen worthy, “Inkheart” is definitely worth watch- This can’t be healthy, which is why I’ve characters out of a book called “Inkheart,” Mirren as the reading addict, great-aunt Elinor ing. decided that DVR is ruining my life. That’s right, I wake up after just three or four hours of sleep feeling as though I’ve wasted valuable brain capacity on uninformative, unrealistic television. If I could only bring myself to get rid Entertainment Calendar of my DVR, then I would just have to live without the mindless shows that I’ve become so addicted to. I wouldn’t be home during the Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! weeknights that these shows air, and there’s never anything good on TV after 2 a.m. when I finish my day. So, I’d be forced to get more 1.30 1.31 1.31 sleep. 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Matt Mihalich now because we just got back from Staff Reporter the Florida training trip. We’ve been training really hard for the John Carroll University’s wom- last couple weeks. It’ll all come en’s swimming captain Heather together in the end.” Gilmour is a fierce competitor, in Gilmour feels the team is as and out of the pool. Gilmour un- strong as ever, and even though derstands when it is “go-time” and she has experienced minor personal knows when she needs to step up to setbacks, she has no doubts for the the challenge ahead. OAC’s. “They train you to jump into “This year hasn’t really been a combat,” said the senior. “It is good year so far, swimming-wise, go-time. That’s the fun part – the for me personally. For some reason adrenaline rush. There are people I wasn’t swimming well in the behind you who will gladly push beginning of the season. It was a you.” really rough season. But it’s coming You might imagine Gilmour is together and it’s turning around.” talking about how she feels from the Regardless, she has still man- starting blocks at her swim meets, aged to record several top finishes with coaches who prepare her for so far this season, including two top competition and teammates that finishes at Ohio Northern in the 100 feed off of one another’s energy. free and the 200 free on Oct. 25. The Wrong. other two came during the 50 free She is describing her experience at Notre Dame, and the 500 free at at Fort Benning in Georgia, as part Mount Union, both in November. of her ROTC airborne training. Gilmour said, “I just feel stron- What Gilmour is talking about is ger in the water. Practices are going how she feels when she is jumping really well. And my times at the out of an airplane 1,200 feet above last few meets have been where I ground. wanted them to be.” Gilmour divides her time evenly Gilmour epitomizes what it between her love for swimming and means to be a student athlete. her dedication to her Army training. Although she takes swimming In just a few short months, Gilmour seriously, she manages to put her Photo by Mike Spinelli will graduate and be commissioned schooling and ROTC training at top JCU senior Heather Gilmour wants to defend her individual and team titles from last year at the Ohio in the military. In the meantime, she priority. She majors in sociology Athletic Conference Championships, which will be held Feb. 19 to 21 at the University of Akron. will make one last push for an OAC and minors in criminology, with championship. aspirations for the FBI after her “Compared to the past three duty in the Army. “I was kind of nervous jumping out of the plane, but I was kind of like, years, it’s weird because you know “It’s time consuming, but with it’s your last one. After this you’re swimming and ROTC, it’s a lot of ‘Let’s do this.’ And that’s kind of what I’m like before a race. Like, go done. So you kind of just try to time management,” she said. “It’s ” enjoy it the best you can, because actually been pretty cool because and just do it. after this it’s no more swimming,” both the swimming coach and the -JCU senior, Heather Gilmour she said. ROTC instructor work with me and Gilmour is no stranger to suc- allow me to miss certain things – a sible,” she said. conference,” she said. “Once you how you just kind of come together, cess. In her freshman and junior certain practice here or there, even There is a lot to be done be- get to conference the whole at- even if it’s just for that three days,” years, she was named OAC “Swim- miss a meet on occasion for an fore she would leave the country. mosphere was different. But the she said. mer of the Year,” given to the best ROTC event, vice versa.” Gilmour still has training to com- whole adrenaline rush is about the She anticipates a very com- swimmer at the conference cham- Upon graduation, Gilmour will plete, so it would most likely be same.” petitive field come Feb. 19. But pionships. be a second lieutenant. She’ll be some time before touring overseas. With all the excitement, Gilmour Gilmour is prepared, and does not The Blue Streaks are 3-1 in the commissioned in May. But before any of that, she still has knows not to take this year’s confer- take her own competitive edge and conference, 4-9 overall this year. “I always kind of wanted to the OAC swimming conference on ence championships for granted. hatred for losing for granted. However, Gilmour feels they are do the swimming thing first, just her mind. “[I’ll miss] the team atmosphere “You’re just ready to get going. ready to bring back hardware after because I feel like I’ll be doing the Gilmour finds similarities in – just like all my friends. I think I was kind of nervous jumping out the meet on Feb. 19 through 21. ROTC thing for the next four years, both swimming and her future. the competition, too. I really like of the plane, but I was kind of like, “The past couple meets have and swimming’s going to end here “They’re really similar in that to compete, that’s probably one of ‘Let’s do this.’ And that’s kind of actually gone really well,” said pretty soon. I always try to do the you have a huge adrenaline rush my favorite things about swimming. what I’m like before a race. Like, Gilmour. “We’re kind of tired right swimming thing as much as pos- going, especially in races before Especially conference, it’s weird go and just do it.” While Blue Streaks continue to play great, their winning streak grows to eight Charlie Duggan the game away early. During this streak, JCU has put the top two teams in the conference Staff Reporter JCU jumped out to an early 26- up some eye-opening numbers. will be a rematch of a game played The Streaks’ streak More than a month has gone by 10 lead and never let the Cardinals They currently are the No. 1 ranked back on Dec. 13 in which the Cru- by the numbers and the year on the calendar has get within single digits again. JCU offense in the conference, averaging saders squeaked out an 81-75 win. changed, but JCU’s winning ways put on its best offensive show of the 82.1 points per game. They are also “This game will show us just 12/20/08 - The last time have not. It’s been more than five season, as the DeCarlo Varsity Cen- ranked fourth in the conference in how far we have come as a team to the Blue Streaks lost a game weeks since the Blue Streaks men’s ter briefly transformed into Quicken three-point percentage and second this point,” said Moran. - to Ohio Northern Univer- basketball team lost a game. Loans Arena with fans chanting, in rebounding. Saturday’s matchup could play a sity. Their most recent win on Sat- “Cha-lu-pa,” when the Streaks ap- Junior guard Brian Dandrea cites huge role in the final regular season urday built their winning streak to proached the century mark. two big factors that keyed the run. standings and dictate where the eight games. It’s the longest such The crowd erupted when sopho- “We put in a new offense in the OAC Tournament will be played. 683 - Numbers of points streak since the 2004-05 team won more guard Kelly Blair hit a three- offseason and it took us some time “This game, and all of our con- John Carroll has scored in 13 straight games. point shot to put the Blue Streaks to get used to it,” he said. “Plus, we ference games, are huge,” Dandrea their last eight games. The Cardinals drove into Uni- over 100 for the first time this season have so many different guys that said. “If we can pull out this game, versity Heights with a record of 1-8 en route to a 101-65 victory. can hurt you on any given night it will help us in terms of down 545 - Number of points in the conference, but were looking The Blue Streaks saw 15 play- and different guys are always step- the road and what we hope to ac- scored by John Carroll’s op- to avenge an early home loss to ers put their names in the scoring ping up.” complish.” ponents in that span. the Blue Streaks after blowing a column with no one scoring more JCU can take a huge step towards 14-point lead with seven minutes than the 14 recorded by junior Rudy their OAC title goal this weekend as Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks to play in the first meeting. Kirbus, who was named Ohio Ath- they play host to first-place Capital current winning streak is at eight Four- Number of games However, as they did a week letic Conference Player of the Week. University (16-1, 9-1 OAC) on games. JCU battled Muskingum John Carroll has won on the prior to this game, JCU would erase Sophomore center Maurice Haynes Saturday. College last night, but results were road/neutral site during the any suspense of the outcome and put III chipped in 13 points. Saturday’s showdown featuring not available before print. streak. 8 Sports January 29, 2009 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Women’s hoops drops fourth straight JCU Athletics Chris Koller Staff Reporter Scoreboard

Tough times continued for the JAN. 20 - JAN. 27 women’s basketball team this past week as they dropped another two Men’s Basketball Hockey games, taking their current losing streak to four. JCU 101 JCU 4 Their first loss came on the road Otterbein 65 SUNY Buffalo 5 against Ohio Athletic Conference foe Mount Union College. JCU Leaders - It was a back-and-forth game JCU 3 Points: and the Blue Streaks took the lead Duquesne 12 early in the second half when senior Rudy Kirbus 14 guard Rachael Price hit a three-point Rebounds: JCU Leaders - shot to put the Blue Streaks ahead, Rudy Kirbus 6 Goals: 35-33. Assists: Zack Skook 2 Unfortunately, it was the last Rudy Kirbus 4 James Stanley 2 time JCU would see the lead as Chris Zajac 4 Mount Union answered with an 8-0 Wrestling run to retake the lead. Women’s Basketball JCU got within a point when ju- JCU 26 nior guard Whitney Hamilton, who JCU 73 Muskingum 16 tied her career-high with 24 points, Mount Union 86 knocked down a field goal with 13:48 left in the second half. JCU 12 Mount Union kept their com- JCU 72 Heidelberg 27 posure and went on a 20-7 run Otterbein 79 that would put the game well out JCU Winners - of reach. JCU Leaders - Elie Naoum (125 lbs.) When looking at the statistics, Points: Dan Mizener (149 lbs.) it was easy to see why the Blue Whitney Hamilton 31 Devon Jurczak (165 lbs.) Streaks came up short. John Carroll Photo courtesy of Otterbein Sports Information Rebounds: Travis Hammer (174 lbs.) simply could not compensate for JCU played great team defense, holding Otterbein’s Katy Miller, Caitlin Hubach 15 Ben Adams (184 lbs.) a 3-for-20 (.150) shooting perfor- the OAC Player of the Week, to just four points. JCU lost, 79-72. mance from beyond the arc. Assists: Matt Harmon (197 lbs.) “Sometimes shots don’t always Streaks were 2-4. The game would remain close Whitney Hamilton 5 fall,” said senior Rachael Price. “In John Carroll, with Jennings in for the opening moments of the those times we need to pick up our the lineup, had thumped the Cardi- second half with the score being tied Swimming and Diving defense and have that spark our of- nals 102-75 back on Dec. 6. In that at 43 at the 16:38 mark. fense. We let our defense get away blowout, JCU dominated the game Similar to the Mount Union Men Women from us during the game.” straight from the tip. game, Otterbein would pull away To lift their spirits after the loss The rematch was slightly dif- with a decisive run that put them JCU 98.5 JCU 157 to the Purple Raiders, the team got ferent. ahead by nine points. Baldwin-Wallace 144.5 Baldwin-Wallace 82 a much-needed boost with the return During the first half on Saturday, That lead proved to be insur- of sophomore guard Lee Jennings there were seven lead changes and mountable. for their next game, a showdown four ties, with neither team pulling With the four straight losses, JCU Leaders - JCU Leaders - with Otterbein College. Jennings ahead by more than five points. JCU sits alone in eighth place in the Alex Vereshchagin Heather Gilmour had missed the prior six games Jennings hit the final basket of OAC standings. The OAC coaches’ Three first-place finishes Three first-place finishes due to an ankle injury suffered in the half to send the Blue Streaks into preseason poll predicted them to practice. In her absence, the Blue the locker room with a 39-38 lead. finish third.

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Alex Vereshchagin Rudy Kirbus Alicia Giannell Whitney Hamilton Heather Gilmour sophomore freshman junior junior senior - Against Baldwin- - Kirbus led the Blue - For the second week -Hamilton had one of her - Gilmour was a member Wallace College, the Blue Streaks offense in all catego- in a row, Giannell walked better games of the season of the 200-meter relay team Streaks managed just three ries in their 101-65 victory away the winner in the long against Mount Union as she that won first place. Indi- race victories and Veresh- over Otterbein. He finished jump. She also placed fifth equaled her career-high of vidually, she was victorious chagin had a part in all of with 14 points, six rebounds in the triple jump at the mid- 24 points. She also racked up in the 50-yard freestyle and them. He won two individual and four assists in just 17 January Baldwin-Wallace four assists, three rebounds 100-yard freestyle races in events and one relay race. minutes of playing time. College meet. and three steals. the Blue Streak victory. Sports 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com January 29, 2009 JCU Athletics Weekly Tim's Turn: This one hurts the most Round-Up But even with all the horrific play we saw this season, I fear the worst site of this entire Track & Field football season may come this Sunday night The John Carroll University track teams competed in their second indoor competition in Tampa Bay. I’m afraid that all of us Browns over the weekend at the Baldwin-Wallace College mid-January meet. fans are going to have to watch as “Big Ben” While the competition was unscored in terms of team points, the Blue Streaks walked and Hines Ward raise the Lombardi Trophy away with pleasing results on both sides. – again. For the women, senior Tara Ford and sophomores Alicia Giannell and Katie Skelly Tim Ertle Do I want Pittsburgh to win? No. I hope walked away with individual titles. Sports Editor they lose by a million. I will probably have Ford tied for first in the high-jump final, and then placed third in the 800-meter run. a lot of bad thoughts regarding the medical I love the Cleveland Browns – probably Giannell was victorious in the long jump and placed fifth in the triple-jump. Skelly status of their players, namely No. 7, which more than I should. won the 500-meter run with a time of 1:27.60. I will have to apologize for in church imme- When I was seven years old and all the The men’s team had 15 top-five finishes on the night, three of them coming from sopho- diately after the game. It’s sad. It’s pathetic. other neighborhood kids were dressed as more Denny Love. Sophomore David Hickey chipped in two top-two finishes, including It’s true. Power Rangers or Ninja Turtles for Hal- a victory in the 500-meter dash. His title was the only one that the team attained. But Steelers fans, do know this: I, and all loween, I went dressed as then-Cleveland Senior Nick Habursky, who was victorious last week, placed second in the 1,000-meter Browns fans, are envious of what you have Browns head coach Bill Belichick, with the run. going on in the Steel City. You have an owner headphones, clipboard and all. who cares, a coach who looks like he enjoys Wrestling Then the Browns went and broke my little football (hopefully we just hired one of those) heart and left for Baltimore, leaving our city and an extremely talented football team. Pitts- The Blue Streaks built their winning streak to six straight wrestling matches with an without a team for three years. The Indians burgh has defeated the Browns 18 out of the Ohio Athletic Conference victory over Muskingum College. were the best team in the American League 21 times they have battled since 1999. Boy, The match started off on the right foot with a victory by senior Elie Naoum at 125 during this time, so deep into October we had that hurts to say. pounds. Muskingum was then victorious at the 133-pound weight class and the beneficiary the Tribe to keep our minds occupied. Still, I write this column so that you Steelers fans of a forefit at 141 pounds. once November rolled around it was obvious make sure you don’t take this for granted. Senior Dan Mizener righted the ship by pulling out a technical fall victory and adding something was missing. We would kill to have the team you have. 11 points to the JCU score. Muskingum recorded their two other victories of the match in It was missing for three Novembers, from While you guys attempt to win your sixth the 157-pound and heavyweight classes, but those were sandwiched between four straight 1996 through 1998. Then in 1999, the NFL Super Bowl, we here in Cleveland are still Blue Streak victories. awarded the Browns an expansion team and waiting for the opportunity to play for the Juniors Devon Jurczak (165 pounds), Travis Hammer (174 pounds) and Ben Adams our beloved team was back. The city was ec- game’s most coveted prize and no longer (184 pounds) pulled out victories to provide some breathing room. static just to have a team to root for again. be an answer for that stupid trivia question: At 197 pounds, senior Matt Harmon picked up a 9-1 major decision over Todd Nep- Then the games started. “Name the only five teams to never play in a tune, who entered the match with a record of 13-3 and had been undefeated in the OAC The Browns have had some good years Super Bowl.” this season. Swimming and Diving since returning – two if you’re counting – and So if you win Sunday, celebrate and wave more than their share of rough years. All in your Terrible Towels around and scream and The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams returned to OAC competition all, they own a 54-107 record (.335 winning yell. All the Bears, Bills and Browns fans that over the weekend against Baldwin-Wallace College, their first conference head-to-head percentage) since the reincarnation of the fill up the rest of the fan population at JCU match since way back on Nov. 8. The women knocked off the Yellow Jackets while the franchise a decade ago, including a sole play- will talk about how obnoxious people from men’s team came up short. off berth that ended in the first round with a Pittsburgh are. Rest assured, we would act The Blue Streaks started fast with a victory in the first race, the 200-yard medley relay. heartbreaking loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. the exact same way if we had the chance. We Freshmen Samantha Mossman and Melissa Fillmore, sophomore Katie Mathews and The first few years of losing were tolerable don’t know what it’s like because none of us senior Heather Gilmour went on to win the race in 1:59.35. Gilmour won two other races because we were an expansion team, but by have been alive to see our city host a Super individually and Fillmore won the 100-yard breaststroke to provide the cushion. this point we expected a contender. Bowl victory parade. The men’s team won just three of 13 races. Freshman Alex Vereshchagin won the What we got this year was a team that All that we know is that after Sunday we 50-yard freestyle and then the 100-yard freestyle. He then teamed up with junior David went 4-12. They scored 232 points the entire start over and every team is 0-0. We also know Perchinske and freshmen Eric Davis and Tony Russo to win the 200-yard freestyle race. season, down from 402 in 2007. In the last that the NFL Draft, the day we circle before For both teams, this was the final tune-up before the OAC championships, which will six games, Browns fans were treated to zero the season starts, is 86 days away. be held at the University of Akron starting on Feb. 19. offensive touchdowns. Perhaps this is where we get that missing Needless to say, there were a lot of tough link, and next year it will be us in the Super - Compiled by Tim Ertle weekends for Browns fans this fall. Bowl. It doesn’t hurt to dream. The Carroll News staff Super Bowl XLIII predictions Mike Zurn Andrew Rafferty Colin Beisel Hometown: Erie, Pa. Hometown: Akron, Ohio Prediction: Pittsburgh 24-14 Hometown: N. Tonawanda, N.Y. Prediction: Pittsburgh 27-10 Why? The Pittsburgh defense Prediction: Arizona 23-17 Why? The Steelers have the is too good. The Cards won’t be Why? We’ve been hearing a No. 1 defense in the NFL. De- able to put up enough points. lot about change lately. 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Visit our website for more information: www.providence.edu/pact Apply Now! Check Announcements Section for updates 13 12 Special Report The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Special Report January 29, 2009 January 29, 2009 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News According to the minutes According to the minutes Spring 2008 Fall 2008 Note: This does not represent everything that SU in review The CN takes an in-depth look at the Student Union over the course of 2008 and Molly Delaney’s presidency September 16 happened at any SU meeting, but merely • The SU passed a bill recommending to the VP for noteworthy events. From SU, p. 1 What I wanted to accomplish for Lounge Space Cont. Student Affairs approval and support of the proposed from SU senators and hesitance from new administrators. When this project was laid out as a goal, the Executive Coventry shuttle January 29 Delaney said, of the 24-member Senate, many students were the students was to give them a Board began meeting with the administration and ran into involved in multiple activities that gave them only a limited “ resistance. • President Delaney discussed her plans for an window to devote to their role as a member of the Student space to relax, listen to music, “The sense that I got from [Vice President for Student Union. They also dealt with the appointment of a new vice Affairs Mark] McCarthy was that there were plans in the “underground lounge” somewhere in Student Center president for student affairs who was busy learning the ropes play pool – a place where they future for something similar to this, but they weren’t will- September 23 while the SU was lobbying for changes to JCU. • Senator Jessica Landis spoke on the importance of ing to act on it now,” Delaney said. The CN looked into some of the biggest issues from the could remove themselves from the • Senator Amanda Papa expressed concern about the Delaney also mentioned that Associate Dean of Stu- past year and has explained their progress below: improving JCU/UH relations pulse of life on campus. dents Donna Byrnes was difficult to meet with due to prevalence of campaigning amongst the freshman class conflicting schedules. But Delaney said, “We tend to get Molly Delaney the information we need from her [Byrnes] in some way, running for SU Senate February 5 The price of ” shape or form.” Former Student Union President • President Delaney met with former VP for Student communication According to Nick Habursky, former vice president for judicial affairs, the biggest shortcoming of the September 30 Affairs Patrick Rombalski to discuss new roles for SU as past year was a lack of communication between the SU and the student body. “I think we’re open, but I Budget Board representatives realize students have to look to find us. If we can find a way for students to not have to meet us half-way, • VP for Student Organizations Andrea Capasso reported that’d be beneficial,” he said. One major initiative that the Delaney administration undertook was to become more efficient with the • Rombalski encouraged SU to speak up and make voices Delaney and former Executive Vice President Patrick McDermott pointed to the new paid position on way that the Legion of Student Organizations allocates money. This initiative was delegated to Executive that the Budget Board had saved approximately $8,200 the Executive Board, the vice president for communications, to help solve this problem. Board members, Vice President for Student Organizations Andrea Capasso and Vice President for Business heard during UH council meetings Class of 2009 Senator Alex Lendrum said, “The position plants seeds for [current President] Hiznay’s Affairs Shaylyn Mahoney. administration to be successful.” The way they went about doing this was the creation of the Budget Board, which would review each Lendrum said, “There was such a lack of communication between the SU and the students that the stu- student organization’s request for money. February 19 dent body became dissatisfied with our progress, mainly because they didn’t know what we were doing.” “They [Capasso and Mahoney] did a great job,” Lendrum said. Delaney mentioned other responsibilities for the vice president for communication. Delaney agreed with Lendrum’s assessment of the Budget Board. “They blew me away with how October 7 • Senator Tara Zempel reported that she had met with One of these is to be constantly in contact, and be a SU liaison to the University Heights City Council. successful the Budget Board was,” she said. “They were very good about meeting needs of organizations while being fiscally responsible.” • The amount that the Budget Board saved was dining services to discuss lack of customer service Another is to either act as, or to hire, an SU webmaster. “We’ve had a Webmaster before and it failed miserably,” Delaney said. “With having a paid member of recalculated from $8,200 to $2,300 the Executive Board being accountable for this responsibility, we can hold them to a higher standard.” • VP for Business Affairs Shaylyn Mahoney reported that Dining the LSO was $8,000 short of the money requested by The consensus seemed to be throughout the Senate and Executive Board, that class of 2009 Senator The West Loop Tara Zempel, chair of the Student Union dining committee, did a great job. October 14 student organizations The biggest achievement flaunted by the Delaney administration was the creation of the pilot program “She worked with ARAMARK extremely well,” Lendrum said. “They were open to the idea of talking • Senator Juanita Padilla raised a concern that the band at for the West Loop Shuttle. McDermott spearheaded the effort that originally planned to create a shuttle to us, but at the same time, they have their own idea of how they want to do things. The task of cooking that could transport students to and from Coventry on Thursday nights. for that many people all the time, every day, and keeping the food fresh is a tough task.” Oktoberfest was forced to stop playing at 9 p.m. March 11 Lendrum was extremely pleased with the pilot program. “The progress on the • VP for Judicial Affairs Nick Habursky requested a shuttle service was a step in the right direction for a more liberal social scene on because of complaints from neighborhoods. She said campus,” he said. Ideally, I’d like to continue [the University solution to the dining halls closing due to inclement But concerns from administrators altered the final product. Vice President for West Loop Shuttle] without Heights she had e-mailed a University Heights councilman Student Affairs Mark McCarthy feared the shuttle would promote drinking and create “ weather –the students need to eat regardless of heavy liability problems if students drank too much. This initial resistance from the administration caused the project to be rethought interruption but with the current Relations snow fall half-way through and ended up being a pilot program. economic restraints, it’s better to As Delaney took over as president, The program ran four times during the fall semester. It ran on Nov. 21, Nov. 22, tensions were especially high between October 21 Dec. 5 and Dec. 6. It is not running currently, but is being considered for permanent March 18 stop and do it well. the city and the University. The city implementation. According to McDermott, current Executive Vice President Amanda • Executive Board nominations for the election were had been negotiating a bill that would Papa is working on a budgetary proposal. • Senator Chris Lewandowski suggested putting a increase restrictions of who can be “Ideally, I would’ve liked to continue without interruption but with the current Pat McDermott ” made eligible to rent property in University steel plate over the pothole between Murphy and economic constraints, it’s better to stop it and do it well,” said McDermott. Former Executive VP Heights, and tempers were strained on The timing of the shuttle’s maiden voyage did not help the chances of the pilot both sides. Sutowski program gaining any longevity. On the first day that the shuttle ran, not many people October 28 “Molly, early on, would go to UH knew about it, and it was “frigidly cold,” said McDermott. • VP for Business Affairs Mahoney reports that SU is council meetings, even before she was elected,” Habursky said. “That probably hurt her with the city. They • VP for Business Affairs Mahoney reported that weren’t responsive to her.” Once things cooled down, University Heights saw Delaney as a symbol of the under spending – looking for ways to use the excess previous tensions and seemed to not respond to her. approximately $550 in unused student organization An over-active Senate? Habursky pointed out that UH Mayor Beryl Rothschild presented former President Dan O’Malley with money a key to the city, and presented current President Hiznay with a gift at his inauguration, but did not even funding was placed back into the LSO account Lendrum pointed out that there were flaws in the Senate this past year. “I think lack of accountability take the time to show up to Delaney’s inauguration. coupled with role recognition was a problem,” he said. “She [Delaney] rubbed them the wrong way. That was their fault, not hers. She was acting as the voice According to Lendrum, one thing that this led to was the minimal resistance that the Student Union April 1 of the students,” said Habursky. put forth on the new “pay for printing” campus initiative. “They came to us with this idea,” he said. “I November 4 • VP for Business Affairs Mahoney reports that she has wish we would’ve done more to prevent paying for printing. We’ve got kind of a mess on our hands right now,” he said. •VP for Judicial Affairs Nick Habursky reported that the been unsuccessfully attempting to meet with Associate Delaney also recognized some faults within the Senate. “There was a concern that senators were not The Next Chapter being as participative as might be desired,” she said. “There was an inconsistency in how some of the Hearing Board will be expanding the types of cases it As Hiznay takes over the SU, he picks up where Delaney left off. Dean of Students Donna Byrnes to discuss excess senators interpreted their job responsibilities.” He strives to make the campus “more inclusive and welcome to everyone,” although he does acknowl- The Constitution states that a senator is supposed to hear the concerns of students and to act as a liaison will hear edge that he can’t force everyone to participate. money and using it to make changes to The between the administration and students. “This seems clear cut, but in daily life it isn’t sometimes,” said Hiznay also stressed “holding the campus to a Jesuit higher standard of conduct.” •VP for Business Affairs Mahoney met with VP for Student Delaney. “Most senators were otherwise engaged.” Underground Accountability and accessibility will be at the forefront of Hiznay’s administration. He wants to im- prove the maneuverability of the SU Web site and to improve relations Affairs McCarthy about the Student Activity Fee Molly, early on, would go to the with UH. April 8 Lounge Space “We need to be respectful of UH. We can be an asset, not a liability,” he said. November 18 One of the biggest initial pushes of the Delaney UH council meetings, even before • Senator Jon Alexander proposes bill to address student “ He has been having people look through other college and university administration was to create lounge space in the Web sites to see what works and what doesn’t. • Dean of Students Sherri Crahen addressed the Student Student Center. she was elected. That probably concerns with ARAMARK food Hiznay, along with everyone from the Delaney administration, said “What I wanted to accomplish for students was to Union on the sexual assault that wasn’t reported in the hurt her with the city. They weren’t that SUPB has done a great job, and the Vice President for Program- give them a space to relax, listen to music, play pool – • VP for Business Affairs Mahoney announces more ming Carolyn Pici has, too. Pici has done especially well with the SUPB a place where students could remove themselves from CSS crime log responsive to her. budget increase that went from $294,000 to $383,000 right after she was the pulse of life on campus,” Delaney said. difficulties getting ahold of Byrnes. Proposes elected. She emphasized how beneficial this would have Nick Habursky Source: Student Union meeting minutes One of his biggest initiatives, however, is to address the sense that been for off-campus students in their “awkward” hour Former” VP for Judicial Affairs Note: There are two meetings that the SU could not provide, those dates are it may be easier to schedule a meeting with Rombalski he feels of a lacking motivation within the Student Senate. He wants to between classes. refocus the senate and keep them cognizant of why they’re there. Feb. 12 & March 25, 2008 14 January 29, 2009 Featureswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Exploring One couch at a time the World | More and more people are taking advantage of “couch surfing” over traditional lodging when traveling the world

When you only spend six hours there just “He was a hitchhiker going from Cali- weren’t too happy about it either.” Not only has she hosted a traveler, Bob Seeholzer to sleep at night, it’s not worth the cost.” fornia to New York who used Craigslist. Features Editor Her profile stands out in a positive com to find rides. though, Rosenthal herself has tried to set way because she has a family and lives His name was Dave, and he was about up arrangements for her family to stay Imagine allowing strangers to sleep in a suburb. 23 years old. He stayed for one night, got with a host. in your house with your family. Now, “People feel it’s safe to stay with a to play Wii with the kids, ate breakfast While planning a trip to Paris, France, imagine you’re the one spending the family,” Rosenthal said. and caught his next ride in the morning,” Rosenthal found a family that looked like night with an unfamiliar host. Sound She has had several people inquire she said. the perfect fit. appealing? Depending on your answer about spending the night, but there have Rosenthal said it was fun hosting a “It was a family with kids about the you might want to make a profile on been problems that came up with some of visitor. She and her husband were able same age as ours, it would have worked couchsurfing.com. out really well,” she said. College students spend the night on Things fell through when the family couches or futons all the time, but it’s “We’re hoping someone will stay with us in Paris told Rosenthal that they didn’t usually with someone they know. On again, especially someone from a foreign schedule people in advance. They told her Couchsurfing.com, people can arrange to call them a couple days before she and to spend the night on someone’s couch country.” her family wanted to show up and check when they’re in town. on their schedule. Being in a foreign coun- This growing trend has college stu- Debra Rosenthal, JCU English professor try, especially with kids, Rosenthal was dents and people of all ages finding cheap unwilling to rely on a family that might lodging with friendly strangers. The idea flake out on her. has increased in popularity with today’s the accommodations. The schedule of a to swap stories with Dave once the kids Despite the failed attempt, she hasn’t worldwide economic crisis. family with kids in school doesn’t always went to bed. given up. John Carroll University English pro- match up with that of a traveler. But all of the excitement and fun “I would try it again in a foreign coun- fessor Debby Rosenthal has tried out “We had a request from a band from doesn’t come without a risk and fear. try,” she said. this service as both a host and a “couch California, but we had to wake up at 7:45 “It was nerve-racking at first because And her hosting experience went well surfer.” a.m. and that didn’t work with their sched- we’re responsible for our kids,” Rosen- the first time so she’d like to try that Rosenthal likes the concept of couch ule,” she said. thal said about having a stranger spend again, too. surfing because she likes to travel and the There was one person, however, who the night. “We’re hoping someone will stay with cost of hotels is so high. “Traveling is so did work out for Rosenthal and her fam- “My friends who are parents were all us again, especially someone from a for- great but hotels take up half the budget. ily. horrified,” she said, “and my own parents eign country,” said Rosenthal. Features 15 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com January 29, 2009 Global and Local Couch Surfing Users and Hosts Photo courtesy of www.travelistic.com the BY numbers CouchSurfers St a t i s t i c s f r o m a c r o ss t h e Gl o b e 919,499 couches Successful Surf or 659,104 worldwide Host Experiences available 883,263 . Friendships Created 1,043,921 63,872 close friendships due to CouchSurfing Positive Experiences . 1,708,474 Countries Represented 2,292,104 positive experiences, . 232 Cities Represented which is an incredibly high 99.794 percent of all member 53,584 experiences Statistics courtesy of Couchsurfing.com. Compiled by Colin Beisel

Would you ever Student couch surf or host a Speakout! couch surfer? “In an ideal world, I would, “No, I watch too much CSI to spend the in the same way that I would night on someone’s couch.” hitchhike in an ideal world.” -Lauren Stayer, junior “I guess, if it was a -Samantha Cocco, senior woman it’d be alright.” “Since I’m homeless -Teddy Dallas, freshman myself, I probably will use the site but under a “I think it’s an awesome concept, but fake name.” I probably wouldn’t do it because it’s “I probably wouldn’t do it because it’s weird.” dangerous.” -Dan DiRuzza, super senior - Erin Moran, senior -Kevin Calin, freshman 16 January 29, 2009 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News Three things you should News Analysis know about this week:

AP Photo Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe

AP Photo 1. Zimbabwe pressured by EU Leaders from countries in the Middle East and Europe meet to discuss the recent discord in the Gaza Strip. Key figures of the talks included U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Palestinian The situation: On Monday, European Union member governments tight- President Mahmood Abbas. ened sanctions against Zimbabwe government officials. The EU hopes to increase pressure on the nation’s regime to comply with a power sharing agreement that President Mugabe made with opposing leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Instead of sanctioning the entire country, the EU decided to use Arab League clashes over Gaza smart sanctions against powerful officials in Zimbabwe. The smart sanctions Matt Greene Arab support, both Israel and Hamas and social reform, not solving the were placed upon 26 individuals and 36 Zimbabwean companies. Initial The Carroll News have yet to fully embrace the plan. Israeli-Palestinian conflict. sanctions were placed upon Zimbabwe by the EU starting in 2002 in protest The possibility of a two-state The discord between the Arab Currently, many Arab nations are of the lack of democratic reform and human rights abuses. Since then, the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian League members is not unusual. The underdeveloped, undereducated and EU has blacklisted 203 individuals and companies within Zimbabwe by conflict will evidently be set back conflict between Israel and Palestine guilty of human rights violations. freezing various visas and assets. after the recent war in Gaza. is traditionally the most difficult Yemen for example, only provides While world leaders and peace issue for all members to reach a 67 percent of its citizens with ad- Outrageous inflation: Because of government officials’ carelessness, advocates outside of the Middle East mutual agreement on. equate water access. Zimbabwe’s currency is essentially worthless due to hyper-inflation. As remain frustrated, neighboring gov- The emotional complexity creat- According to the United Nations of October, the inflation rate of Zimbabwe’s currency was 231 percent. In ernments see the violence as more ed by the discord splits Arab League Human Development Index, only November, Zimbabwe’s central bank saw checks from stock traders for than a disruption of peace. opinions. As a result, the countries three of the 22 nations in the Arab amounts as high as 60 hexillion Zimbabwe dollars. The Arab world faces increasing often become distracted from solv- League have a literacy rate higher pressure from industrialized nations ing other critical issues. than 90 percent. Mugabe responds: President Mugabe said that he is ready to move on and organizations to improve the Through its negotiations, the Lastly, seven of the 22 nations without the opposition in establishing a government. He is claiming that living standards of its 330 million league aspires to create a close rela- have a Gross Domestic Product per the opposition refuses to join him in power sharing. On Tuesday, Mugabe citizens. tionship among Arab states. In turn, capita under $3,000, with Somalia indicated that his party would give the opposition a few days to decide The 22-nation Arab League met it looks to reach agreements that will having one of the world’s lowest whether or not they wanted to share in a unified government. last week, intending to discuss is- improve the general interests and at $600. sues such as education, energy and welfare of the region. Despite some of these alarming 2. Iraq soon to have more elections unemployment. Instead, the mem- However, Arab League members numbers, the Arab world is under- ber nations argued over how to best span from the Atlantic Ocean to the going a massive change in which Provincial elections: Iraq is scheduled to have provincial elections on manage the situation in Gaza. Persian Gulf, so the various areas challenges are expected. Saturday. About 14,000 candidates will be competing for 440 provincial The large number of civilian comprising the organization have The region is now more con- seats scattered throughout Iraq’s provinces. This time will be different, casualties caused by Israeli attacks individual interests and priorities. nected with the world. This yields however, because Iraq’s Sunni Arabs will be participating in the elections. has outraged many Arab nations. Some nations such as Jordan and positive and negative results. Four years ago, the Sunni’s boycotted elections. Once the authority in However, both Egypt and Jordan Egypt have signed peace treaties The increase of wealth is giving Iraq under Saddam Hussein, Sunni Arabs became marginalized after the have criticized Hamas for provoking with Israel, while others like Mo- the Arab world a more modern look. government was overthrown by the United States in 2003. The balance of the war, which has drawn intense rocco and Mauritania are hundreds That look, however, is one that has power shifted in favor of the Shiites and Kurds, who worked together after condemnation by the leaders of of miles from the conflict zone. been met with opposition by con- the demolishing of the Hussein regime. Syria, Lybia and the Hezbollah Additionally, nations like Leba- servative groups. movement in Lebanon. non and Syria, which both border To some, the Israeli-Palestinian The impact: In recent years, American officials have encouraged Shiites Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has Israel, have a stronger interest in the conflict might be a burden of the and Kurds to be more inclusive of the Sunni populations. The goal has been criticized the disunity of the Pales- issue because it affects their citizens past, not an issue of the future. As a top priority since the push to reform Iraq’s government. Most officials tinians, whose leadership is divided and stability more directly. the world continues to rely on Arab believe that Sunni inclusion is a crucial step in the continued formation of with Hamas in control of Gaza and Syria has struggled with Israel resources and services, the Israeli- a stable Iraqi government. Iraqi authorities are hoping that elections are Fatah in control of the West Bank. since 1967, when Israel captured Palestinian conflict might be less of successful because U.S. military presence is likely to decrease in the years Despite the disunity, the Arab the Golan Heights, a Syrian terri- an interest. to come under President Barack Obama. Peace Initiative, proposed by Saudi tory. To this day, Israel occupies the For member nations, the in- Arabia and adopted by the Arab territory. The two Middle Eastern creased wealth is too much to risk League in 2002, offers a two-state powers have clashed over the land over a large conflict between Israel 3. Obama using executive authority solution for peace in Israel that is numerous times and at some points and Palestine. generally supported by Arab na- have come close to war. The Arab world continues to Not wasting time: In less than two weeks of being in office, President tions. Lebanon just recently had the become more vital to the world Barack Obama has acted quickly on a variety of issues. By using executive Under this plan, Israel would Israeli military in its country in economy, so focus will need to authority, Obama signed an order that closed the controversial Guantanamo withdraw from all territories oc- 2006. During June of that summer, shift from Israel and Palestine and Bay detention facility. Although the facility will not close right away, ad- cupied since 1967, including Syrian Israel battled Hezbollah militants in toward improving the well-being of ministration officials expect it to be completely shut down within a year. Golan Heights and occupied Leba- Lebanon for 33 days. its citizens. He also issued an executive order that will allow states to set high emis- nese territories in the south of Leba- The assault ended with a United If the Palestinians are unable to sion standards on automobile manufacturers. The new president then lifted non. A Palestinian state would then Nations-led cease-fire. Israel then unify themselves in the near future, former President George W. Bush’s policy that prohibited federal funding be established that would include pulled back military forces and has they could be severely hurting their to international charities that educated other countries on abortions. Gaza and the West Bank, with East not violated the cease-fire since. goal of statehood. Jerusalem as its capital. In return, Since the Arab world desires to Arab nations must be convinced Keeping his promise? During his campaign for president, Obama promised all Arab countries would enter into become more modern, members or they may move on without to work with his opponents by listening to their opinions and criticisms. a peace agreement with Israel and of the Arab League may begin them. The wish to modernize and However, many Republicans are beginning to question the promise’s valid- provide security to both states. to focus their ambitions toward develop is too great to hold off for ity due to the quick and decisive actions Obama has taken. Unfortunately, despite broad policies favoring economic growth the future. World News 17 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com January 29, 2009 Rome is Zurning Foreign rulers inspired by Obama team

Sean Webster The Carroll News In his Inaugural Address last Tuesday, President Barack Obama declared to countries who may be at odds with U.S. policy that he Mike would “extend a hand if you are willing to Zurn unclench your fists.” World News Editor Although international opinion of the United States was seriously weakened by the Obamamania previous administration, worldwide popular support of Obama, particularly in countries The Inauguration of President Barack considered a possible security threat to Obama will reign as one of the most noticed the United States, may lead to a decline in in United States history. Finally, Americans radicalism and softening of tense international have been able to break the barriers of race relations. that separated us for so long. Be proud and For instance, in Iran, which has been ac- celebrate, but get over it. cused of developing its own nuclear weapons I understand the Obama victory might program and of aiding Shiite militias in Iraq, mean a great deal for many of you. However, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wrote a the obsession generated by Obama’s presi- letter of congratulations to Obama after the dency is ridiculous. This dangerous obsession election. AP Photo is leading to a double standard through which In the letter, Ahmadinejad expressed his his authority is viewed differently than past hopes for “fundamental and fair changes” in President Barack Obama is applauded by members of his administration after presidents. U.S. foreign policy and for reconciliation be- signing an executive order closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. When George W. Bush spent $45 million tween Iran and the United States, which have on his Inauguration celebration, everyone not had official diplomatic relations since the Medvedev also denounced American poli- a fine line” between encouraging diplomacy went insane. All throughout the media, you Iranian Revolution in 1979. cies as “mistaken, egotistical and sometimes and showing that he isn’t afraid to use force would hear arguments about the amount of Obama also received an endorsement from simply dangerous,” blaming the United States if necessary. body armor that money could have provided North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, whose for causing the current financial crisis and for To do this, Obama will most likely draw troops. country has come under increased interna- provoking the war in Georgia last August, on the experience of his national security team Barack Obama’s Inauguration came in at a tional pressure recently for its decision to halt although he did hint at the possibility of in- to help him craft and implement a foreign grand total of $170 million. Where are the me- the dismantling of its nuclear program. creased cooperation with Obama. policy that combines an appropriate amount dia mobs? Is it necessary to spend that amount Similar to Ahmadinejad, Kim has ex- Despite Obama’s good intentions, some of diplomacy and force. of money in this economic environment? The pressed optimism that Obama’s embracement foreign policy experts fear his enthusiasm for During her confirmation hearing, Secre- money could have provided many of the 47 of diplomacy will lead to better relations than diplomacy, coupled with his relative inexperi- tary of State Hilary Clinton identified this million uninsured Americans with health care. those experienced under Bush’s administra- ence in international relations, may result in a combination of soft power and hard power as Moreover, think of the public outcry had Mc- tion, which labeled both Iran and North Korea foreign policy of appeasement, which aggres- “smart power.” She indicated that it will be Cain won and spent $170 million. as part of an “axis of evil.” sive foreign leaders like Ahmadinejad, Kim the foundation of U.S. foreign policy in the Barely a week into his presidency, many However, not all countries have been as and Medvedev may try to abuse. new administration. seem to be regarding Obama as the greatest welcoming to the new president. The day For example, Iran and North Korea may try Secretary of Defense Robert Gates also ac- leader of our time. He has become a spectacle Obama was elected, Russian President Dmitri to buy more time for developing their nuclear knowledged its importance when he recently and is gazed upon as a superhero. The country Medvedev announced that if a NATO missile programs by entering into negotiations to said, “I am here to make the case for strength- is more focused on Obama as a person, not shield is constructed in Europe, he would set abandon their programs, and then simply ening our capacity to use soft power and for as a president. up short-range missile sites capable of reach- reject any offer that the U.S. puts forth. better integrating it with hard power.” Instead of hearing what he is going to do ing NATO countries. However, Mona DeBaz, an international Similarly, Obama’s choice of Gen. James to help the United States, I hear what I can do Although Obama has expressed support relations lecturer at John Carroll University, L. Jones, a former NATO commander, as his to celebrate his presidency. My favorite is the for the shield’s construction, viewing it as does not foresee a policy of appeasement national security adviser seems to indicate limited time commemorative victory plates I a means to protect European countries from coming out of Obama. that he won’t be afraid to use military force can purchase, in which “his confident smile possible Iranian nuclear attacks, Russia has “He has a good understanding of what the to implement foreign policy. and kind eyes are an inspiration to us all.” fears of an expanding NATO, which was situation in the world is at this point, and a However, with a military stretched danger- Should I be inspired by a president’s appear- established during the Cold War to protect good understanding of what has to be done ously thin by wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, ance or by his action? the United States and other Western countries to solve the issues,” she said. Obama’s ability to exercise the military option The ironic thing is that this is not just com- from a nuclear Soviet Union. DeBaz also noted that Obama must “walk has already been seriously weakened. ing from ill-informed, uneducated people. In fact, the media, political scientists and experts express Obama obsession most vividly. Al- ready, they are drawing comparisons to great Supreme Court loosens exclusionary rule limits presidents such as Lincoln and FDR. in neighboring Dale County for failure to going about actions that have previously been I have news for all of you: Obama has not Max Flessner make a court date. deemed constitutionally unsound. done anything substantial yet. I could sign a Projects Editor Police tracked down and arrested Herring In her dissenting opinion, Justice Ruth bunch of executive orders and hold meetings The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision a few hundred yards away from the sheriff’s Bader Ginsberg suggests that the Fourth with opponents. As fun as the process would to expand the interpretation of the Fourth department. Amendment’s purpose is to protect citizens be, it would not make me comparable to Amendment by allowing evidence obtained Upon the arrest, his car was searched and from coercive governmental action. Without Lincoln or FDR. in “good faith” to be admissible in court. methamphetamines and a gun were found. The that protection, there is no incentive for police The worst is the display of ignorance by Herring v. United States loosened even drugs were illegal and possessing a firearm to act lawfully. those who believe that Obama will change further the restrictions of the famous “ex- was in violation of Herring’s parole. He was Ginsberg also pointed out that there is everything. However, he will not solve the clusionary rule,” which prohibits improperly indicted on both counts. gray area in allowing the police to act in good United States’ domestic and international obtained evidence from being admitted at trial It was discovered, however, that about five faith, regardless of the constitutionality of problems suddenly. You might think, “What by law enforcement officials. months prior to the arrest, the warrant that still their actions. a pessimist.” I call it realism. “This ruling changes dramatically how I read as active had been repealed, and on this “This is a broadly written decision, and the I am sure I will also hear that I am confus- think of the Fourth Amendment,” said John ground Herring moved to apply the exclu- lower courts may have trouble applying it to ing obsession with excitement. But I have yet Carroll University political science professor sionary rule to the drugs and gun, claiming other cases,” Schiavoni said. to hear of Obama’s limitations from outside Sara Schiavoni. they were discovered during an unreasonable As the decision sets up, it may be unclear “the vast right wing conspiracy.” The im- “I’ve always thought of it [the Fourth search and seizure. to a lower court what is a “systemic error or pediments depicted are not about him, but of Amendment] as a balancing act between The motion was denied and Herring was reckless disregard of constitutional require- the environment and situation that surround defendants’ rights and the ability of law convicted on both counts. He was sentenced ments” compared to “isolated negligence,” him. enforcement to do their job. This decision to 27 months in jail. Herring appealed the as the decision defines. So as hard as it might be for some of you swings the balance from the defendants to decision, and it made its way to the United “The question that now remains is how far to understand, President Obama is not Jesus. law enforcement,” she said. States Supreme Court. the lower courts will take this interpretation of This is not to say that you should not be hope- In the case, Bennie Herring had gone to In Roberts’ majority opinion, the Court the exclusionary rule,” Schiavoni said. ful for his success. Instead, it is important the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department in held that “when police mistakes leading to Justices Stevens, Souter and Breyer joined to recognize, question and challenge him, Alabama to retrieve something from his car an unlawful search are the result of isolated Ginsberg’s dissenting opinion; Justices no matter how hopeful you are. Ignorantly that had been impounded. Herring was “no negligence attenuated from the search, rather Kennedy, Alito, Scalia and Thomas joined following him is troubling. As Martin Luther stranger to law enforcement,” Chief Justice than systematic error or reckless disregard of Roberts’ majority opinion. Justice Breyer King, Jr. once said, “Nothing in the world is John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion. constitutional requirements, the exclusionary authored a concurring dissent, which Justice more dangerous than sincere ignorance and A quick background check within the rule does not apply.” Souter also joined. conscientious stupidity. “ county showed that Herring was clear, so he In other words, the court extended the Hearing between 70-90 cases a year, the Contact Mike Zurn at was given his possessions and sent on his way. ability for law enforcement to “act in good Supreme Court usually has about 10,000 [email protected] A continued check showed an active warrant faith,” regardless of the fact that they were requests for cases to be heard. The

Carroll News 2009 Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excellence

Nominations are now being accepted from students or faculty for the Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences. This is the most important award that recognizes outstanding teaching within the College of Arts and Sci- ences faculty. The award will carry a two thousand dollar stipend.

Nominations should include the following:

1. A letter of nomination which includes a statement and/or documentation that the nominee has made a distinct difference in the teaching climate of the College in such areas as: model classroom teaching, campus leadership on teaching issues, pioneering teaching methodology, creative course development and/or instructional support.

2. Letters from at least three John Carroll University students who have taken at least one course with the nominee.

3. Letters from two faculty colleagues.

4. Letters of support from alumni would be welcome.

Nominations with supporting documentation should be submitted to the Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, no later than Wednesday, February 25, 2009. The award will be presented at the Fall 2009 faculty meeting of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Bad choices, unsafe rides JCU really needs to Almost as bad as we need to stop wearing these It has been made clear once again that John Carroll University figure out a warm place for us to wait at the Green T-shirts in January. students are willing to take just about any type of transportation, Road Annex. safe or not, to go out on a Thursday night. Just two weeks ago, an infamous cab driver known for catering to JCU students was involved in a fender bender with a group of students. The cab driver was ticketed for failure to control a vehicle and the driver was left with damage to his car. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

This instance is just one example of unsafe transportation that students continue to rely on. They also pile into cars, drive drunk and walk long distances in freezing temperatures just to get to a party or bar. While Student Union worked diligently to get the West Loop

Shuttle approved and a pilot program was successfully executed, the shuttle is no longer running and its future remains uncertain. The administration needs to seriously evaluate if it is truly do- ing its part in making sure students are safe, by revamping the transportation that it offers. Regardless of whether or not a shuttle service is implemented “ on the weekends, it does not deter students from wanting to go out on Thursday nights. The administration should recognize that students will find a way to get to a destination, even if it means Cartoon by Joe Hinkel putting themselves in danger. While the administration is fearful of liability issues, it should be more fearful of the number of young adults who are getting NOTABLE QUOTABLE into a car with a driver that has been drinking or with an unsafe cab driver. The University needs to reconsider a safe, reliable mode of transportation on Thursday nights. “This is a life-changing thing. I am about Editorial to be thrown out of office for accusations Disregard for the 4th Amend. that are false and not true.” So important is the protection from unlawful search and sei- zure that the framers of the Constitution included the provision -Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, on his ongoing impeachment trial. within the Bill of Rights. The Fourth Amendment is supposed to safeguard citizens from “unreasonable search and seizure.” In Blagojevich has yet to make an appearance in court, spending most of his one of the biggest blows to American justice, the United States time making appearances on shows like “The View” and “Larry King Live.” Supreme Court found that evidence could be considered by the jury that was acquired through what has previously been defined “ as an unreasonable search and seizure. Bennie Dean Herring was arrested by a warrant that officers thought was active, but had really been repealed about five months earlier. The search of Herring’s car after the arrest led officers to discover illegal drugs and a pistol. Citizens of this country ought HIT & miss to be outraged at this grave violation of the law. In order to live and thrive in a free society, students and citizens alike should demand defense to the Bill of Rights. Hit: Men’s basketball wins eight games in a row Hit: Wel- The legal indiscretions of five Supreme Court justices have come Back Concert featuring Matt Nathanson Hit: Browns led to an egregious suspension of Constitutional rights as granted hire new General Manager George Kokinis Hit: Chinese New in the Fourth Amendment. It diminishes the power of the Bill of Year miss: Women’s basketball loses four in a row Hit: Lance Rights and opens the door to the possibility of police disregard- Armstrong returns to cycling miss: Classical music at Inaugu- ing basic civil rights. ration was prerecorded Hit: Vatican will soon launch its own Such a suspension of basic civil liberties not only does a dis- service to our nation, but also regrets to hold police departments YouTube channel Hit: France provides free newspaper sub- and prosecutors accountable for mismanagement of records. scriptions to teens for 18th birthdays Hit: Relay for Life kicks We urge Congressional action in order to restore basic Fourth off miss: Peanut butter recall continues to plague food prod- Amendment protections back to the citizens. Legislation by ucts Hit: Gesu Adult Education series miss(ing): Plowing Congress can help codify the Bill of Rights and negate the recent in the parking lots Hit: Mac computers turn 25 years old Hit: Supreme Court decision. Super Bowl this weekend Without this, however, the government may continue to make warrantless accusations against innocent parties and effectively deny constitutional protections given to us by the founders of our nation. Editor in Chief Campus Editor World News Editor Distribution ANDREW RAFFERTY Katie Sheridan Mike Zurn Chris Rice The Carroll News [email protected] Caitlin Huey-Burns Emily Gaffney SERVING JCU SINCE 1925 Managing Editor Features Editor Arts & Life Editor Sports Editor Colin Beisel To contact the Carroll News: The Carroll News is published Kate McCall weekly by the students of John Rachel Szuch Tim Ertle Bob Seeholzer John Carroll University Carroll University. Anne McCarthy 20700 North Park Blvd. Adviser The opinions expressed in editorials Photo Adviser Lena Chapin Copy Editors University Heights, OH 44118 and cartoons are those of The Robert T. Noll Alan Stephenson, Ph. D Cartoonists Kerry Keyes Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Carroll News editorial staff and not Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Casey N. Kindle Matt Mihalich Advertising: 216.397.4398 necessarily those of the University’s Photographer Business Manager Jenna Lo Castro Fax: 216.397.1729 administration, faculty or students. Joe Hinkel Margaret Phillips Signed material and comics are e-mail: [email protected] Mike Spinelli Sam Gonder Beth Rini solely the view of the author. 22 January 29, 2009 Op/Edwww.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Lo Castro’s Me? Fair weather fan? Definitely not. Lowdown found not only in Pittsburgh but, saw Hines Ward play a basketball across the nation. Even my uncle, game for charity. At half time, my Gettin’ the who moved to California more cousin Shawn rushed to the line to than 20 years ago, proudly hangs a get his autograph. Realizing the word on: Steelers’ flag outside his door and long line meant the concession Jenna will probably be going to the local stand would be empty, I instead Lo Castro Changing your life, Pittsburgh Steelers’ bar to watch bought myself a bag of Skittles and Editorial & Op/Ed Editor the game. a Cherry Coke. one choice at a time Despite my dislike of the sport, My roommate probably would One day after I had recovered ers we make to appease others. The I still claim support for the Steelers. have hit me for passing up that op- Katie Sheridan from the flu, I decided — on a ones that we don’t make though, If I was simply apathetic, my family portunity. She is a die hard fan and Campus Editor whim — to head down to a local are ones that could actually mean would not hesitate to disown me. would scream plays at the televi- Baptist church and donate to a the most. The Pittsburgh Steelers have I was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. sion and tell players to get off the blood drive. With needle in arm, I remember during my sopho- five Super Bowl wins and a team and later moved to Grove City. The field if they didn’t do what she had and warm type A positive spilling more year toying with the idea of comprised of the nation’s best ath- majority of my family still lives in suggested. In the end, if the Steel- into the bag beneath me, an older going to Africa with a friend. As letes. I know this not because of my Pittsburgh. ers lost, it was going to be a long, man with a great sports coat entered soon as she caught wind of the great love of the sport (sarcasm), but Every time I went to go visit quiet night. the room and took the chair across cocktail of vaccinations we’d have because Google said so. my grandparents, my grandfather I am actually a little envious from me. to receive, my friend automatically To be quite honest, I know very would encourage me to watch the of the many people that have cre- I immediately realized by the threw the trip out the window. little and care very little about foot- game with him, or call me to tell ated such a strong devotion to the way in which we were situated, Here was a young college stu- ball. I would much rather watch the me there was going to be a game Steelers. that this experience was going to in- dent willing to rule out a once-in-a- Pirates have an embarrassing defeat on television. So, as the Super Bowl rolls evitably lead to some awkward eye lifetime trip because she didn’t want than sit through an entire Steelers When I called him this week to around, I want to be part of this elite contact. Unlike Rafferty though, I to get shots. She had instantaneously game, or any football game for that wish him a happy birthday, he first group. I know a lot of people will was actually wrong. made a decision for herself because matter. said “thank you” and then asked me be upset with me for this article, You see, it would have been vaccinations weren’t something that What I do know about football is if I would be watching the Super because it is a lot like claiming physically impossible for the two of she wanted to personally have to that the Steelers, called the “Stillers” Bowl. to be Catholic and only going to us to have any type of eye contact deal with. by their die-hard fans, are the heart Much to his dismay, my youngest church on Christmas and Easter, but because the minute the phleboto- In the grander scheme of things, of Pittsburgh. They unite Demo- cousin Samantha, who is four years if family counts for anything then mist began palpating the man’s arm, seniors are starting to feel the pres- crats and Republicans, Catholics old, probably has more knowledge I’m just as much a Steelers fan as he began to wince in pain. sures of post-graduation life. While and Jews, and this bonding can be about the Steelers than I do. I once anyone else. You would have thought he was some are deciding to join the work having a colonoscopy done or being force, others are going on to more forced to watch a show starring the schooling, taking time off or doing Olsen twins (or Team Anorexia, as volunteer work. I affectionately like to refer to them But many choices still loom of as) by the way his face and body what to do. More importantly, vari- Wonderword spastically tensed up. I’d be lying ous opportunities won’t be poten- if I said that watching him wasn’t tially pursued because they may be What does gallimaufry mean? humorous—I actually LOL’d a thought to be too hard, too rigorous couple times. or something that a person could But the question that I continued never see him or herself doing. to ponder, even after I was four So rather than choosing to pass pints lighter, was why this old man up a prospective possibility, now is would donate blood if it was such a the time to put the needle in the arm, painful and unpleasant thing to do. even if you don’t want to do it. Take I’d like to think I can justify this the GRE or the MCAT. Apply to be a issue with the same reason why volunteer. Jump out of a plane (with I give blood—it helps people; in a parachute). Play Guitar Hero, retrospect, I commend that man for even if you feel like it’s only meant “A collection of foolish or “A gallant but bad man “A rare spice from the doing something he may not have to be played by junior high kids at stupid things.” from Aristocratic French West Indies.” wanted to do. the food court. Do things that would times.” Ali Karolczak, Which makes me wonder: How typically make you feel awkward Sean Fagan, many times do we do something, and uncomfortable. senior Christian McCague, sophomore even though we don’t really want Even if you’re not a senior, do junior to do it? Or conversely, how often something that you could never see do we pass things up because we yourself doing. By doing this, you personally don’t want to do it? leave nothing up to the interminable Every day, we, as human beings, question of “what if?” Gallimaufry is a medley or a hodgepodge. make easy and difficult choices. Contact Jenna Lo Castro at Some we make for ourselves. Oth- [email protected] That’s what See said: If you don’t know, now you know I’m not sure how many of you At my job this summer, I found this method is when you’ve got a enough in the Residence Life policy are familiar with Dave Chappelle’s it difficult to tell people they were paper due and you haven’t finished that you signed off on at the begin- standup, but the line “I didn’t know breaking the rules, especially if the it yet. Simply tell the professor that ning of the year. I couldn’t do that,” always resonated risk of someone getting hurt was you thought it was due the follow- And what’s the deal with all the with me as a great excuse to use with low. I followed the “no blood, no ing week. stuff students have to sign every a cop/teacher/parent/RA/person try- foul” philosophy. Odds are you can prey on their year? Don’t the powers that be ing to get you in trouble. (And trust Plus, I assumed they were igno- sympathy and get an extension. In realize that after the first couple of Bob Seeholzer me, they are actively trying to get rant to the rule being broken, so I extreme cases where you haven’t forms all students skip the fine print Features Editor you in trouble.) usually let it go. They didn’t know done your work, you can play stupid and scribble their John Hancock as To briefly summarize, Chappelle they couldn’t do it and I understood and dupe the professor into giving quickly as possible. That’s what Remember when you could recounts a night where he was reck- that. Obviously I’m a terrible em- you an incomplete. This will give See said. get away with stuff as a little kid lessly driving. His friend simply ployee and should have been fired you several weeks to come up with The most ironic thing about ig- because you were just too cute? tells the officer that he “didn’t know for negligence, but that’s irrelevant another excuse. norance is that you can’t be ignorant Remember when you stopped being he couldn’t do that” and gets away right now. During breaks, all rooms get of it if you want to use it to your too cute to get in trouble? with just a warning. Claiming ignorance is the best checked out by RAs. If you happen advantage. And if you can, then I’m Luckily I haven’t run into that If it works for a potentially hy- way out of a situation. People will to get cited for a violation, simply sorry for the mistake. problem yet, but I put myself in the pothetical story used in a stand-up feel bad for you and usually let tell them you didn’t know. I mean, I didn’t know you could do shoes of most other JCU students comedy act, who’s to say it can’t you off the hook. It’s the ultimate how could you have known that all that. and decided to offer an alternative to work in real life? I know I’ve used excuse. those extension cords were illegal? Contact Bob Seeholzer at getting in trouble: ignorance. it as an excuse. One of the best times to employ It obviously wasn’t made clear [email protected] Op/Ed 23 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com January 29, 2009 You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty: I don’t dance; I sparkle

value meal that features a sandwich of the same name. It’s indescribable, but it ends with me face down on the floor and only one shoe on. My most controversial move is one called “The Filibuster.” When people are dancing together, I will Andrew Rafferty sometimes uninvitedly join to spice Editor in Chief up the traditional hip-hop dance style. I love to dance, if I’m in the right The only problem with all this state of mind. I think you know what dancing is the loud music. It is kind of state of mind I’m talking very hard to hear what people are about. saying while in the process of get- The dance floor is therapeutic. ting my groove on. This can be It’s relaxing. Whenever I have a big problematic. test the next day, I make sure to clear One night a drink specialist my mind by going out to Coventry yelled, “Who’s in a good mood?” the night before and dancing my I started booing and gave people pants off. I always wear two pairs a thumb down. To emphasize my of pants because one is certain to disapproval, I gave two thumbs be danced off by closing time. It down at one point. is really getting expensive to dance This woman confronted me, off so many pairs of pants, but it’s though I doubt she was genuinely an addiction. concerned about why I was not in a The moves are various and un- good mood. I think she was more conventional. Each move has its concerned about why I was yelling own name, and many are inspired by at the people around me. current events. I take today’s head- The problem stems from, like lines and interpret them through my most problems, a failure to com- areer sensual style of dance. It’s political, municate. I thought she asked, but it transcends politics. “Who’s a bugaboo?” I wanted to My bread and butter is a move make clear I was not a bugaboo, called “Global Warming,” which is which is someone who continually derived from an Austrian folk dance harasses others by attempting to made famous by the late Benjamin reach them using various forms of C Franklin. Here is an inconvenient communication. orner truth: The move is so hot it melts the But on a more serious note, the dance floor and is actually illegal in future of dancing forever changed Toledo and Malloy’s. recently when Johnny Malloy’s Minimize stress from the job search When things get too hot, I cool removed the valley. If this is it down with a move called “The the change that President Barack C Audacity of Rope.” This move is Obama is talking about, I want by simplifying your life not overly original. I pretend to have out. a rope with me on the dance floor The valley was a place for in- with which I can lasso individuals. novation. Some of John Carroll’s Katie Reece Whether it is family, friends, men- continue to learn about the work you It only works if another person buys best moves were developed in that Career Assistant tors, teams, teachers, or whatever might do one day. Do not forget all in to being roped in like cattle. Trust hole. Some of its worst decisions Class of 2009 else it may be for you, realize that of the transferable skills you will me, this can end up poorly. were also made there – you know Center for Career Services they are necessary in your life to continue to learn along the way. “The Bacon, Egg and Cheese who you are. The Career Fair is quickly ap- maintain stability. And remember Begin to build relationships with Croissant” is a move that has turned proaching, and we will all be spend- to always give back to them. people that may be references in a lot of heads. The name comes Contact Andrew Rafferty at ing time wondering what kind of job Understand your landscape. Ask the future. Begin doing informa- from my love of the Burger King [email protected] we will have in the future. yourself: What is out there? What tional interviews and gain contacts. This can be very stressful. How- are the various industries, occupa- Prepare yourself for future job ever, there are steps to minimizing tions and opportunities really like? interviews. the stress. Where are the specific opportuni- Plan and prepare to work with What’s making your The Career Center has various ties of interest to you? How does a the unknown: We live in a world books and pieces of literature that particular opportunity measure up that is constantly changing. blood boil? are available to students including to your criteria? New ideas are being adopted and the book “Making a Living While Understand yourself: It is vital new rules are constantly being writ- Making a Difference” by Melissa to know your particular skills, apti- ten. With the current economic situ- Everett. The book offers these steps tudes, accomplishments, interests, ation, there are so many unknowns. Write a for principled career development, preferences, personality, and most Prepare for this while also setting which helps to give you a plan for importantly, your values. limits for yourself. letter to the editor. how to go about preparing for your The Career Center has many pro- Co-create the workplace you future. grams to help you better learn these want: This means that you gauge E-mail it to Wake up: Wake up and start to factors in understanding yourself, all of the risks, build a safety net, realize who you are and what is go- so go across the street and use the and learn to land on your feet. Un- jcunews.jcu.edu. ing on in the world for you. Wake assessments they offer. derstand your mission in respect to up and start to listen and question. Identify the essence of your work the mission of the company you are Deadline is Sunday at 5p.m. Wake up to the realities and the in the world: Once you learn your working for. interconnectedness of everything skills and values, you will easily be Figure out what must be done in life. able to do this step. to come home from work happy Stabilize your life: College Not only do you want to do every day. students have so much to do and something that maximizes your Don’t forget to go to the Career choose from that we think we can skills, but also remember you want Center for help with all of this. You do a little bit of everything. In order to be able to look in the mirror can get help with résumé and cover The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to stabilize our lives, we must learn every morning and know that you letters, take a look through the Ca- to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of to know what “enough” feels like. are happy with what you are do- reer library to learn about all sorts good taste. All letters received become the property of The Carroll Every step taken should work to- ing. Create a mission statement for of professions, get more advice, or News. Anonymous letters will not be published unless the source ward balance and resilience, which yourself. just talk with one of the profession- reveals his or her identity to The Carroll News and the situation is in turn will make future movements Commit yourself to doing work als about all of the questions you deemed appropriate in its anonymity. Letters to the editor must not easier. in some form, whether or not anyone may have. exceed 500 words and must be submitted to [email protected] by Create a vibrant support system : is paying you for it right now. And remember, it is important to 5:00 Sunday night. Chances are, not everything is going You can do this by having intern- start following these steps now. to go right all the time. Make sure ships, part-time jobs, full-time jobs, Taking advantage of the Career you create a support system that will classes, volunteering, etc. Another Services we offer will help carry always be there to have your back. thing you can do is network and out your plan. January 29, 2009 The Carroll news CLASSIFIEDS

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