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Thursday,C JanuaryARROLL 31, 2013 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 89, No. 12 Campus buildings being Baby, it’s cold inside considered for ‘historic Changing temperatures outside make staying comfortable inside dorms difficult landmark’ status Karly Kovac is doing the best they can, considering the fact that it [has been] eight degrees out, and their goal is a 76 degree temperature The Carroll News Jackie Mitchell in the rooms.” Asst. Campus Editor Senior Bernet Hall resident assistant Corrin Powell said As the winter wind and the winter grind has ensued, John students must be more proactive about the situation. “Overall Carroll University students have been hard at work. But there are issues on campus that can’t be denied, but most of Buildings on John Carroll University’s campus when you are waking up throughout the night like freshman the problems just deal with breakers being temperamental, may soon be joining the ranks of prestigious national Murphy Hall resident Bobby Traver, it is hard to get your and [the Facilities Department] will just reset them, and the historic landmarks across the country. The following beauty sleep. problem will be fine. I think that students need to be more buildings on campus are pending approval to be hon- “When I wake up in the morning, I can see my breath,” diligent on filing work orders, because normally after they do ored as such: the Administration Building, Rodman said Traver. “Since the cold came in, it has been getting no- that, the problem goes away.” Hall, Bernet Hall and the Boiler House, all built in ticeably worse.” Carol Dietz, the associate vice president of facilities, said 1935, as well as Pacelli Hall, built in 1952, Dolan With some students claiming to have filed work orders the changing weather patterns are to blame. “When students Hall, built in 1955, and Murphy Hall, built in 1963. with the maintenance staff and others not taking action to left for break in mid-December, we had not had the stretches Together, the buildings will form the North Quad make a report, it is difficult to determine the main source of of the bitter cold temperatures that we experienced last week,” Historic District, spanning across 19 acres of John the problem. Regardless, it is evident that the heaters have she said. “Temperatures were in the teens and single-digits, Carroll’s 69-acre campus. These will be the first been an issue in residence halls all across campus. not including wind chill, most of last week.” buildings on campus to receive this distinguished Kayla Leech, a sophomore resident of Campion Hall, The Facilities Department proactively increased the recognition. said, “I am in a corner room where there are two windows. boiler hot water temperature in anticipation of the record cold “The goal in seeking the designation is to preserve When it is really cold out, we have our heat turned up all the temperatures, according to Dietz. “[The] maintenance staff John Carroll University’s architectural heritage,” way, and even with both of these windows closed, we still worked overtime Monday through Wednesday to address all said Dora Pruce, JCU’s director of government and experience heating problems. At night, when it is really cold, heating concerns brought to their attention,” she said. “The community relations, via email. and we have numerous blankets, we still end up sleeping in expectation is that [JCU] will be able to provide a minimum Junior Chelsea Neubecker, a resident of Bernet other peoples’ rooms because it is too cold to sleep there at temperature of 67 degrees to all occupied spaces. When this Hall, expressed her excitement at the prospect of liv- night. We have put work orders in, but no one has responded criteria cannot be met, maintenance will provide temporary ing in a residence hall that boasts the title of historic to them yet.” space heaters for rooms until we can get the particular heating landmark. “I think it’s really cool. It makes me feel Some students, like freshman Sutowski Hall resident issue resolved.” in touch with history. I actually didn’t even know that Taylor Eckman, said she believed that the heater in her room Dietz offered advice to students who are experiencing it was in the running to be a historical landmark. It never worked to begin with. A few residents in Hamlin Hall problems with the heat in their residence halls. “Windows need definitely makes me appreciate John Carroll more,” reported that the problem was not just the lack of heat, but to be closed completely,” she said. “Many times the windows she said. rather the excessive heat. look like they are closed completely from a distance, but when The Ohio Historic Preservation Office and the Residence Life Advisory Board member Mariah White you look closer they are not. While this might not matter when National Park Service determine the criteria for offered an explanation for the problems. Having just come the temperatures are in the 30s or higher, when they dip down becoming a historic landmark. Buildings must be out of a meeting on the issue, she explained that the staff is to where they were last week, every little bit matters.” at least 50 years old to be considered and are also working very hard to make JCU residents as comfortable and She also noted that when the temperatures are low, it is evaluated based on various elements such as ar- as warm as possible. important that students keep furniture, bedding, clothing and chitecture, materials and quality of significance in White said, “The boilers that heat our dorms are as high miscellaneous items away from all radiators so that heat can American history. as they can be right now. Even though we are struggling and be transferred to the rooms. Submitting a work order is the In the case of the North Quad Historic District of having some issues in the dorms with heating, [maintenance] only way the problem can be resolved, she said. campus, Pruce said the area derives its historical sig- nificance primarily from its role in the development of the eastern suburban communities of Cleveland. Junior Danielle Cappellino, who works in the alumni relations and advancement department of Ever-growing immersion programs let Rodman Hall, explained how the historic recogni- tion will impact her view of the building. “Well, it doesn’t really change my perception of Rodman on a students live out Jesuit mission Please see LANDMARKS, p. 2

John Coughlin lasting mission far beyond campus. The Carroll News The immersion program has been expanding. With the wel- comed increase in student interest, the program has worked to John Carroll University’s mission statement reads, “As a organize more immersion options to accomodate with the grow- Jesuit Catholic University, John Carroll inspires individuals ing number of applicants. In addition, it has been faced with to excel in learning, leadership and service in the region and the difficult issue of funding that many organizations encounter in the world.” It is in this mission and responsibility that this during expansion. institution prepares its students for the world. In addition to A collaborative effort from the Center for Service and Social academia, which provides a core curriculum used to produce Action and Campus Ministry, the immersion program provides the often-recognized “well-rounded” individual, JCU offers its participants with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a students a number of important opportunities to broaden their community of different cultures thereby engaging in the reali- perspectives and to strengthen key values to be utilized in future ties of the world. Five values compose the core of the program: Photo from Tonya Strong-Charles endeavors. One program particularly aligned with JCU’s mission education, service, social justice, community and spirituality. is the Immersion Experience Program. It is a program that acts Seven buildings are in the running to be as a gateway for the students of JCU to live and experience this Please see IMMERSION, p. 3 honored as national historic landmarks. Index Finance 10 Inside this issue: Find us online Campus 2 Diversions 14 Arts & Life 4 Editorial 17 U.S. women granted Sports 6 Op/Ed 18 the right to serve in combat, p. 11 issuu.com/ World News 10 Classifieds 20 Like us on Facebook @TheCarrollNews thecarrollnews 2 Campus Jan. 31, 2013 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Student Union makes dining hall changes a priority Abigail Rings is a certain amount that is budgeted into each meal plan. Other Briefs Assistant Campus Editor schools do not offer this option; instead, they must pay for each meal individually.” Submit nominations for Dining services always seems to be a topic of conversation among In regards to the meal plans, Ficke said, “Many students with the Culicchia Award John Carroll students, and at the start of the new semester, it was one block plans end the year with many extra meals, and I think a of the first things discussed during open forum at the first Student solution to this is establishing other places where students can The College of Arts and Sciences is Union Senate meeting, held Tuesday, Jan. 22. Students explained use their meal swipes.” now accepting nominations for the 2013 their complaints with JCU Dining, and the senators detailed what However, Turska noted that there are not currently any plans Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching they were doing to help. to amend the meal swipe policy any time soon. Excellence. This is the most important Junior Chelsea Gerken, the vice president for programming, Another issue that students seem to have involves the hours award within the College of Arts and Sci- brought students’ complaints about dining services to the attention that the dining hall is open. Freshman SU Senator Emily Wach ences, and the award will carry a $2,000 of the Senate, according to the meeting minutes. This instigated a commented at the Senate meeting that it would be nice if the stipend. conversation about the various problems with the Schott Dining Dining Hall could open earlier on the weekends to accommodate Nominations should include a letter of Hall that have been irritating students this semester. athletes who need it for special events. In addition, freshman nomination explaining how the nominee One of the issues brought to light by sophomore Tim Ficke, senator Cole Hassay, chairman of the Committee on Dining Ser- has made a distinct teaching difference in executive vice president, was that the Coke machine is “gross” vices, said that the extension of the dining hall’s hours by one the college. In addition, the candidates need hour could be looked into. at least three letters from other John Carroll and the buttons always are “sticky.” Ficke added that everything should be cleaned properly. When asked about dining services However, this is not the current plan for dining services, ac- University students who have taken at least cording to Turska.“There are no plans to change or extend the one course with the nominee. Letters from overall, Ficke said, “I believe there are many minor issues in the dining hall that lead to a larger negative perception, including Dining Hall hours to my knowledge,” he said. two faculty colleagues are required and let- Freshman senator Kyle Vermette expressed a frustration among ters of support from alumni are welcome. long lines for popular items and lack of availability and options for food.” students that the vegetarian station is not open on the weekends. Nominations are due by Monday, March Sophomore Michael Younes agreed, saying that it would be nice 11 to the Dean of the College of Arts and Regarding mechanical problems with the drink machines if there were more vegetarian options. Sciences. in Schott Dining Hall, David Turska, JCU’s director of dining services, said, “We are aware of the water leak at one of our Hassay said, “I think the biggest issue that needs to be ad- beverage stations, and have and will continue to work with our dressed in the dining hall is the sometimes limited food options. I Arrupe Scholars sponsor equipment repair vendors to correct this problem.” think that a larger variety of foods in the dining hall would create As for the overall cleanliness of the dining hall, Turska said, a much happier student body.” “Experiencing Poverty “There have been no other issues brought to our attention. I Members of the Student Union are planning on trying to work would suggest that if any patron of the dining hall has a need, or out a plan with JCU Dining that will aid both the students and Simulation” if an issue arises, please let us know by approaching the checker JCU Dining. The Arrupe Scholars Program and the stand and asking for assistance. A manager or supervisor will be Ficke said, “This year on Student Union, I will work directly Cleveland Food Bank are hosting an “Expe- alerted to assist in your request.” with the dining committee to address all issues that students riencing Poverty Simulation” on Saturday, Other members of the Student Union expressed their con- have.” Feb. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the LSC Confer- cerns over the use of the meal plan. The conversation resulted Finally, Hassay explained, “As chairman of the dining commit- ence Room. from junior Jon Standish’s comment that meal swipes should be tee, I plan to work with the Aramark Dining Services Staff, and Participants will have an opportunity transferable to the Inn Between so students who arrive on campus create and pass some legislation through Student Union that will to experience everyday challenges faced after dining hours, such as athletes, can utilize their meal plan work towards addressing the student body's dining concerns.” by impoverished members of society by experiencing various activities that simulate more effectively. these issues Other JCU students seem to agree with Standish’s position. “I think it would be wonderful to Activities include simulations of visits to Sophomore Julia Hohner said, “I think it would be wonderful to social service agencies, mortgage agencies, have more flexibility with meal swipes. If we are paying for the have more flexibility with meal banks and food centers. Interested students meal plan, we should have the opportunity to put all that money should go to jcu.edu/arrupe to sign up for where we want to use it.” swipes. If we are paying for the the program. Sophomore Danielle Keane agreed with Hohner. “Sometimes it is hard to fit a meal in at the dining hall,” she said. “I would meal plan, we should have the Career Center holds love to use swipes instead of dining dollars at the Inn Between opportunity to put all that money so I could grab something quickly without throwing off my din- annual Career Fair ing dollars budget.” where we want to use it.” JCU’s Center for Career Services However, some students like the way the meal plan is struc- – Julia Hohner will be hosting its annual Career Fair on tured. Sophomore Nicole Shellenbarger said, “I think John Sophomore Thursday, Feb.7 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Carroll has a great system when it comes to meal swipes. There the Dolan Center for Science and Tech- nology. The 106 attending organizations are searching for well-qualified people for internships, volunteer, part-time, JCU North Quad district pending approval from full-time, entry-level and experienced positions. Students of all majors, undergraduate, Historic Preservation Office graduate and alumni are invited to attend. The event is free, and professional attire From LANDMARKS, p. 1 is required. Participants are reminded to bring copies of their resumes. A list of the attending organizations is available day-to-day basis, but back when I first toured John Carroll and we on students’ Career Connection account walked out of Rodman onto the quad, I could really picture myself available through www.jcu.edu/career coming here. I guess it’s almost the epicenter of campus,” she said. center. Cappellino believes that it is an honor for the buildings of JCU to Attendees are requested to register in bear the distinction of historic landmarks. “It reflects our history here advance for the event in order to have a at John Carroll and our reputation,” she said. professional name badge waiting for them The National Park Service will notify John Carroll if the district is at the event. In preparation for the Career listed in the National Historic Register. The University expects to find Fair, the Career Center will be offering out if the buildings gain approval at some point during this Semes- Photo by Zak Zippert extended walk-in hours from 11 a.m. to ter. The Ohio Historic Preservation Office administered a historical 1 p.m. Monday to Friday. Students may marker on campus once before, in 2011, to celebrate JCU’s 125th Rodman Hall is one of several buildings around the Quad also call (216) 397-4237 to schedule an anniversary. The marker is located outside of Grasselli Library and in the running to become an national historic landmark appointment. Breen Learning Center. through the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. Campus Safety Log

January 23, 2013 January 26, 2013 Theft reported in the Administration Building at 3:11 p.m. Criminal mischief reported in Sutowski Hall at 12:16 a.m. Offenses concerning underage persons reported in Sutowski Hall at 1:21 a.m.

January 25, 2013 January 27, 2013 Theft reported in the RecPlex at 2:48 p.m. Criminal mischief was reported in Murphy Hall at 9:23 p.m. Theft reported in the fourth floor Campion Hall hallway at 2:03 p.m. These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information, contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Jan. 31, 2013 Get to know...Craig Sidol

Craig Sidol, a resident minister, recently took over the role of coordinator for the Christian Life Communities.

What is your position at JCU and what does it entail?

I am the CLC FSA. My position entails organizing the leader meetings every Monday evening. I also assign new members to current CLC groups.

What brought you to JCU?

I was an undergraduate at JCU and graduated in 2011, and I Photo from jcu.edu enjoyed the faith life at JCU. Craig Sidol Where are you originally from? What is your favorite food on the Inn Between menu? North Royalton, Ohio The Hamlin, sans tomatoes. What kind of music do you like? What are some of your favorite movies? I listen to all types of music. My current jam is “Hook,” “Good Will Hunting” and “The Bourne Identity” “San Francisco” by the Mowgli’s.

What is your favorite professional football team? What was the last book you read?

I don’t watch football. “The Game of Thrones”

From IMMERSION, p. 1 a draw for many students who wish to pursue a career in the and Identity. However, it can sometimes be difficult distrib- health professions. uting the funds from financial aid, especially when so many Applications of hopeful participants pile high onto the apply for financial assistance. In the recent January 2013 im- desks of Pollick and Steiner, who are then faced with the de- mersions, out of the 87 students who applied for, 49 applied Strengthening these components in each participant is cision of determining who will be accepted into the program. for some financial aid. a common goal of the program. Living simply is also an After a candidate interview and discussion between Pollick Some uneasiness can arise after realizing that more than integral part of the trip and allows participants to directly and Steiner, they fill the spots for each trip. Despite its recent half of those who apply for immersion trips feel as though experience poverty and social injustice. growth, the immersion program cannot accommodate all they would need financial assistance in addition to personal Carrie Pollick, the coordinator of social justice initiatives who apply. fundraising. As the program continues to grow in size and and immersion experiences, and Ted Steiner, coordinator of Yet, with the opportunity to apply for an experience every global reach, the limited financial aid funding will eventually immersions and special programs, head the program and year, and the numerous location options available, students fail to meet the needs of some participants. organize the numerous immersion experiences offered every rarely find it difficult to be selected; some attend as many as Senior Katie Warner experiences this anxiety. Warner, an Winter, Spring and Summer break. Pollick, an alumna of three by the time they graduate. advocate of immersion experiences at JCU, received financial John Carroll who went on numerous immersions during her As the student interest in these immersions has increased aid for her recent immersion trip to Guatemala. She believes undergraduate career and after, distinguishes the difference and more trips have been added, there is one area of the Im- that her trip may not have happened had it not been for the between these experiences from other service activities. mersion Experience Program which has failed to adopt this additional funding. “These Immersions are much more than a service trip, growth – the issue of financial support. Immersion experiences “These experiences have become an integral part of my which is why we call them immersion experiences,” she said. are expensive, with domestic trips ranging from $425 – $875 college career, making me more culturally aware and inspiring “Through the experience of living in the community, meeting and international trips totaling between $1,700 – $3,000. me to pursue a broader worldview,” she said. “They pushed the people and being in direct contact with their struggles, These prices prevent many from participating in the immer- me past my comfort zones and released me from the bubble people broaden their perspectives and strive to work for sion program. I was living in. My immersion experiences have had such a justice. And that work does not end when you leave. The trip To accumulate adequate funds to finance their immersion lasting impression on my life that I hope that any student who is for a week; the experience lasts a lifetime.” trips, students use fundraising techniques such as writing wishes to participate in this program in the future will always Steiner detailed the link between academics and these letters to family, colleagues or other organizations asking for have the opportunity to do so, regardless of their financial immersions. “We are an academic institution. But as a donations background.” Jesuit institution, we are called to carry the learning out of Junior Tyler McTigue said writing letters is effective. “I Paul V. Murphy, vice president for University mission the classroom and into the real world, where there are real wrote letters to family, friends and past employers where I and identity, hopes to calm these uncertainties. Murphy, who problems and real people who are living lives filled with explained what I was doing and where I was going. I asked attended last year’s immersion trip to Jamaica, joined in the struggle,” he said. for their support and if they wanted to provide any financial advocacy of the importance of these experiences. Students have a wide variety of locations to choose from. assistance,” he said. “When all the letters were accounted “The idea of encouraging a student to go beyond his or her Numerous domestic and international immersions are offered for, I ended up with $200 more than what I needed, which comfort zone to cultures that are foreign to what they grew by the program. Only a month into the year 2013, four trips was donated to my group.” He added, “People really do care up is an essential element of the Ignatian character of this have already occurred, and nine more are scheduled and in about what you’re doing and where you’re going and want University,” he said. current preparation. Immokalee, New Orleans and Louisville to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in any way He went on to explain that due to its importance in the are three of the domestic experiences, while international they can.” eyes of the Jesuit community and the common belief in the trips stretch across the globe, landing in countries such as Despite the effectiveness of these fundraising techniques, importance of the immersion experience, funding will always Guatemala, Nicaragua and even Africa, with an immersion some students still fall short of their required amount. For- be available to assist students. “Mission and Identity play an departing for Uganda this May. tunately, the immersion program is able offer some financial important role in the funding of the immersion experiences, Some trips are organized with focus directed towards a aid. Most of the funding for this financial aid comes from the and we will always work to promote these important trips that particular area. One example includes a yearly May immer- Student Activity Fund, with additional contributions coming exemplify the Jesuit ideal of learning beyond the classroom,” sion to Honduras that centers on medicine and has created from Campus Ministry and the Office for University Mission he said. Campus Calendar : JAN. 31 – FEB. 6

31 Thursday 1 Friday 2 Saturday 3 Sunday 4 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday Criminal mischief reported in Sutowski Hall at 12:16 a.m. Late Night Arrupe Scholars Mass at 5:30 p.m. and The Inn Between is “Wrongful Prayer from the Heart, Offenses concerning underage persons reported in Sutowski Hall at 1:21 a.m. SUPB Thursday Night Live event in Programming host “Experiencing 10 p.m. in St. Francis offering sushi from Conviction” hosted in the Dolan the LSC Atrium from presents: Fred Astaire Poverty Simulation” Chapel. Sushi on the Roll discussion about Reflection Room from 9 to 10 p.m. ballroom dance mini- from 1 to 4 p.m. in from 5 to 10 p.m. flaws in the justice 7 to 8:30 p.m. series in the Murphy the LSC Conference system in the LSC Room from 10 p.m. to Room. Conference Room midnight. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. 4 Jan. 31, 2013 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News Warm up with a cup! Entertainment The CN gives you the inside scoop on the top five warm beverages at The Cubby Calendar Brooke Hollowell Check out what’s happening in Mary Ellen Riley The Chico The Carroll News Cleveland this week! The Chico is the most popular signature drink for this chilly London Fog 1.31 winter season. It is based off This steaming tea is the sec- the original and popular dolce It’s a Wednesday night, and the wind chill is Lake Erie Monsters de leche flavor, but with a new -12 outside. All you really want to do is screen ond-most popular drink at The vs. Abbotsford Heat unique twist. It is made with Netflix for the next three hours and burrow into Cubby. It is made from an Earl Quicken Loans Arena caramel, cinnamon and chocolate. your bed with a cup of anything warm, calm- Grey blend with vanilla and 7 p.m. steamed milk. This popular tea Not only can you get this delicious ing and tasty. Okay, so maybe you have loads $10 concoction as a latté, but also as a of homework to do and sprawling on your bed is perfect for those seeking a caffeine rush without the crash hot chocolate steamer. with your Netflix is out of the question, but that later on. something warm, calming and tasty that you want 2.1 to be sipping on is within reach! All you have to Bell, Book and Candle do is bundle up and head down to The Cubby, Cleveland Play House where drinks such as London Fog and Calico Cat Allen Theatre are calling your name. Looking at that beautifully 2:30 p.m. decorated chalk board is overwhelming, but have $49 no fear because Alyse Viggiano, student manager of The Cubby, offers a first-hand look at the top five hot drinks for the cold winter season. 2.2 Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Quicken Loans Arena 7:30 p.m. $19 2.3 Reopening of the History Center Western Reserve Historical Society 12 p.m. $10

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Photos from walmart.com and bilmoor.com Check out “J-See-You on Alongside their previous desserts, With Valentine’s - all made with no trans fat, The Cubby is now offering vegan banana bread in Campus” for reviews of shows Day right around the flavors such as chocolate walnut, with corner the Cubby will during Hipster's Corner as well be featuring new good more flavors soon to make a debut. ies, Viggiano said. as other local entertainment news. Arts & Life 5 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Jan. 31, 2013 A dark twist to Hansel and Gretel SUPB turns Thursday nights into The movie, by director Tommy alities and are incredibly sarcastic. Wirkola, begins exactly the same There is a stark contrast between ‘Thursday Night Live’ MOVIE REVIEW way. Like the story, Hansel and Gre- both Hansel and Gretel, and the Haley Denzak “Hansel and Gretel: Witch tel defeat the witch and throw her town’s people. The first difference Staff Reporter Hunters” into the oven instead, but the movie that I noted was that neither Hansel Now that the winter season is in full force, doesn’t stop there. Skip forward a nor Gretel had accents, while the students seldom want to leave their dorms, let few years, and these two siblings rest of the characters did. Wirkola alone campus, with the intense winds and turn out to become one mean duo. must have done this intentionally heavy snow. For those who need a break Hansel and Gretel, played by because Arterton is originally from from homework and want to see how en- Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arter- England. I didn’t particularly enjoy tertaining the student body can be, SUPB ton dedicate their lives to killing that change, but I was able to look has organized an event for you. Rachel Distler witches. past it. Hansel and Gretel also come The Student Union Programming Staff Reporter After the movie’s prologue, it off as much more knowledgeable Board has come up with an idea that is sure to opens up on a trial of a woman who and worldly than the townsfolk, get students to stay on campus for those bleak “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunt- is being accused of being a witch. allowing us to assume that they and boring Thursday nights. Taking place in the ers” initially caught my attention as This is quickly interrupted by the have traveled the world disposing LSC Atrium this Thursday, Jan. 31, at 9 p.m., SUPB a potentially horrible monster film. entrance of Hansel and Gretel who of witches. presents “Thursday Night Live,” an open mic/variety series. I was proven wrong. announce their presence. They were Hansel and Gretel also had ac- “During the fall we saw a few very successful open mic nights on cam- We all know the childhood story hired by the town’s mayor because cess to incredibly advanced weap- pus, said sophomore Dani Keane, SUPB’s major events coordinator. “As an of “Hansel and Gretel.” A brother of the abduction of multiple chil- onry. There were machine guns, organization, SUPB saw this as a huge opportunity to showcase the talents and sister get sent into the woods. dren. Despite the reluctance of the pistols, grappling hooks and much of John Carroll students. We have great musicians on campus and Thursday Inevitably, the kids get lost and end town’s sheriff, Hansel and Gretel, more. All of these toys led to a lot Night Live is a way to bring the community together with music and the up at a house made of candy. Sweet, start doing work. of fighting which led to a lot of spoken word.” right? Anyways, the nice old lady of Wirkola made this film with blood. If you’re not a fan of gore, With flyers posted all around campus, this intriguing event should be a huge the house turns out to be one ugly action, deep-seeded plot, solid act- this movie is not for you. Personally, hit among those students who would rather watch then perform. However, witch who is planning on devouring ing and comedy. The characters of I thought that the blood and guts anyone is welcome to showcase their talent, and there is no limit for what these kiddies for a midnight snack. Hansel and Gretel have lofty person- added to the comedy of the film, but their talent can be. For now, Thursday Night Live is scheduled for the next if you’re uncomfortable with that, four months with shows on Jan. 31, Feb. 14, March 14 and April 11. With I would steer clear. You see men that in mind, there is ample opportunity for anyone to catch a show. Also, the literally getting ripped apart. musical comedy duo DakaBoom will be performing on March 14, as well as All of this fighting inevitably comedian Paul Varghese on April 11. unravels into an ornate plot that For more information on the event or if interested in performing, email involves the past of Hansel and [email protected]. To make the event a success, they need as many performers Gretel. A lot of people die, but in as possible, so if you have any kind of talent, sign up, and show the student the end, those ugly witches get what body what you got. they deserve. I would recommend this movie to anybody seeking a good “bro” Pick-Up Line movie. Ladies, there are plenty of heroines to satisfy you, as well, but of the Week be prepared for some heads being blown up. I believe that “Hansel “Do you know karate? Becuase and Gretel: Witch Hunters” far surpassed its expectations. Seeing your body is really kicking!” AP this movie on the big screen makes Have a pick-up line you’d like to share with us? “Hansel and Gretel” proves to be a blockbuster “must-see.” it that much more epic. Submit it to [email protected]. Beer, cars and talking babies: Welcome to the Super Bowl, America Super Bowl commercials continue to be leaked to the public What’s your Super Bowl party without junk food? That’s Alexandra Higl why Doritos is reminding you to stock Arts & Life Editor up now, or they may have you running The challenge is on. Get out to your local grocery store during ready for nonstop intensity, com- the game after seeing the commercials. Log on to petition and maybe some blood, sweat Facebook to vote for which Doritos fan-made ad and tears. One of the most anticipated events should be awarded the highly sought-after spot in in American culture is only a few days away: the the ad lineup. Super Bowl. Although the promising matchup between the 49ers and the Ravens may be an enticement to turn on the tube, the heated competition between companies vying to enter into the hearts and wallets of consumers nationwide has people on their toes. According to The Plain Dealer, Super Bowl ad prices Talking babies are always a consumer fa- have skyrocketed to an all-time high as companies battle vorite. America’s in luck, because the E-trade it out for the longer 60-second timeslot. In the spirit baby is back. You can decide for yourself how of hyping up the intensity between Coca-Cola cute he is. and Doritos going head to head to win your Budweiser affection, here’s a little sneak peek of what to expect. has claimed the spot The of the first commercial number one demo- of the night, buying a graphic for Super Bowl view- total of four minutes and 30 ers: men. What do men like? If you seconds of ad space. What’s on tap guessed cars, you’re correct. If you for the night: a celebrity surprise. Some guessed scantily dressed women speculate that it’s Jay-Z. We’ll just have washing cars, congratulations – you Coca-Cola is trading in their polar bears for cow to wait and see. and Mercedes-Benz are on the same boys, bikers or showgirls – and the decision is in your page. Look out for Kate Upton hands. The public can vote online until the end of the in slow motion. Can’t wait? No Super Bowl. The winning commercial will be shown need to fear: the teaser has been immediately after the game is over. - released.

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Dale Armbruster game, setting the stage for the bench Joe Ginley Staff Reporter to make an impact. Neither team was Assistant Sports Editor able to grab hold of momentum until What’s the deal with The learning process has been midway through the first half, when far from easy for the young John John Carroll held a 15-12 lead. the Browns? Carroll men’s basketball team. On From that point, John Carroll When Jimmy Haslam’s purchase Saturday, Jan. 26, clutch plays from would go on two different 7-2 runs of the Cleveland Browns was made a group of underclassmen helped to gradually gain control. They were final on Oct. 25, he was hailed by the team avoid what could have able to slowly stabilize the game some as the savior who would shep- been their most embarrassing loss through clutch 3-pointers by Kyle herd the long-suffering franchise of the season. Pisco and the post play of Hub- and its fans to a Super Bowl. But Sophomore Regan Sweeney bard once the starters re-entered now that the honeymoon is over, scored 12 points and was perfect the game. the question lingers: Are the Browns from the free throw line, as the Blue Pisco, a freshman transfer, made headed in the right direction? Streaks outlasted the Muskingum the most of his time on the floor. In Haslam and CEO Joe Ban- Fighting Muskies, 78-64, in New Previously, he had struggled to ner’s quest for a big-name coach, the Concord, Ohio. find consistency in sporadic play- two heavily pursued Oregon head Senior Kyle Hubbard contrib- ing time. coach Chip Kelly. But they unex- uted 18 points for the Blue Streaks, “Kyle’s grown extremely fast Photo courtesy of Abbey Lispcik pectedly moved on, citing a lack of but it was the John Carroll bench this year,” said Ryan Angers, Pisco’s commitment from Kelly. that made the clutch plays down high school teammate at St. Edward Freshman guard Kyle Pisco moves the ball up the court and Less than a week later, Haslam the stretch. High School in Lakewood. “I think prepares to drive the lane. Pisco netted 12 points in the Blue and and Banner made a “stunning” hire Coach Mike Moran pulled his he came into a tough spot at first, but Gold’s 78-64 victory over Muskingum on Saturday. of Rob Chudzinski. The Browns starters just four minutes into the he’s handled it really well and has traded a head coach who had his become one of our best shooters.” ingum in six years last January. team on the right track, a.k.a. Pat Muskingum’s chances evapo- Angers said he and Moran made Shurmur, for another rookie coach rated in the second half, as a nine- sure the team knew of the history with no head coaching experience. point halftime lead for John Carroll behind the matchup. “I just told the Following that move, the Browns swelled to 13 just four minutes into guys that this is a big game,” he hired former NFL Network analyst the second half. remarked. “I said, ‘The stands are Michael Lombardi to be the team’s Logan Kimble led the effort for filled, so let’s give them a show.’” vice president of player personnel, Muskingum (1-18, 0-12) with 14 With the win, the Blue Streaks in essence the general manager with points and five rebounds, but four improved to 9-9 overall and 6-6 in less power. Hired after spending personal fouls kept him from cut- the OAC. The squad sits at fifth five years outside of the league, ting any further into the deficit. The place in the OAC with six regular Lombardi has been associated with Blue Streaks would seal the victory season contests remaining. dreadful drafts and questionable by hitting all six of their free throws The next match for JCU will be decisions in unsuccessful stints with in the final minute. a home game on Wednesday, Jan. the Browns and the Raiders. It was a much-needed road win 30 against the Heidelberg Student To me, the immediate future in for the Blue Streaks, who have Princes, who enter the contest with Cleveland does not look promising. struggled to a 3-4 record away from a 9-10 record (4-8 in the OAC). All rookie head coaches struggle the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center. Editor’s Note: For results, box with growing pains, and Chudzinski Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information The victory meant much more to scores, game stories and more from will be no different. Making the Freshman guard Danny Wallack decides whether to shoot the ball Angers, who was one of three cur- last night’s OAC game between the everyday personnel decisions will or deke out the defender. Wallack notched seven points for JCU in rent Blue Streaks who took part in Blue Streaks and Heidelberg, please be Lombardi, who was a TV analyst Saturday’s 78-64 road victory over Muskingum. John Carroll’s first loss to Musk- go to www.jcusports.com. for the past five years. He is a defi- nite downgrade when compared to former GM Tom Heckert. On the field, a number of big JCU women earn easy win over Muskingum questions remain. A looming switch to a 3-4 defense from a 4-3 scheme promises to bring unneeded change Spahar, Switzler outduel Muskingum’s Nelson to help JCU end three-game skid to a much-improved unit. Banner contributed, putting up at least one and Haslam hired a defensive co- Jake Hirschmann Staff Reporter point, rebound or assist. The two ordinator, Ray Horton, who ran it stars of the game for JCU were in Arizona. With the skill set pres- Strong defensive play allowed Spahar, who put up her seventh ent on defense, the Browns are not the Blue Streaks to end their three- double-double of the season, with suited to run a 3-4. A switch will game skid on Saturday, Jan. 26, an impressive 23 points and 10 require the team to dump its wealth with a home win over the visiting rebounds, and Switzler, who was of talent at defensive line for depth Muskingum Fighting Muskies. The one rebound away from a double- at linebacker, ultimately adding at Blue Streaks held Muskingum to double, with nine assists and 19 least another year or two onto the 24 percent shooting and 51 points, points. rebuilding process. the lowest total they have allowed About the big win and what it Any NFL executive will tell all year. Muskingum has the worst meant, Switzler said, “We have been you that regardless of who is run- record in the OAC this year, so working really hard on putting a ning an organization, without the this win, although expected, is just whole 40 minutes of play, and we right quarterback, the team will not what JCU needed to gain some finally put it all together. We have a succeed. Neither Brandon Weeden momentum for their end-of-the- big week coming up, and we need (too many deep flaws), nor Colt season run. a lot of focus; these next six games McCoy (lackluster arm strength), The first five minutes of this all need to be victories to put us in nor Thaddeus Lewis (lacks top-level game went back and forth, with the right place for playoffs.” talent) is the right QB. With the top both teams trading bucket after That trek to the playoffs con- quarterback of the draft being Geno Photo courtesy of Samuel Young bucket. But after those first five tinues for JCU on Wednesday, Smith, and few exciting free agent minutes, it was all JCU. Just after Junior forward Rebecca Sigler keeps her eyes on the prize Jan. 30 at Heidelberg University. signal callers available, the Browns the 15:00 mark, sophomore guard despite pressure from a nearby Muskingum defender in a As Switzler said, these next few are in trouble at the most important Beth Switzler and junior forward 64-51 win over the Fighting Muskies on Saturday. games are big in order to gain some position in football. Missy Spahar hit back-to-back the next possession to give JCU a to 17 midway through the second momentum for the playoffs, so time The Browns have a lot of young threes, and there was no looking huge 12-point lead. half and never let it get closer than will tell what the Blue Streaks have talent. This is an exciting team that back from there. The Blue Streaks As the half went on, the Fighting seven. The team played hard all the left in the tank. has the potential for greatness. But finished the half strong and took an Muskies could not buy a basket, fail- way through and set a precedent Editor’s Note: For results, box as of right now, I am not convinced eight-point lead into halftime. ing to score until the 13:00 mark of on how to play for the rest of the scores, game stories and more from that the Browns are any better off The second half began just as the the second half. A lot of the credit season. In the end, JCU ended their last night’s Ohio Athletic Confer- with this new regime in place. first had ended for the Blue Streaks. has to go to the JCU defense, who three-game skid and came out vic- ence matchup between the JCU Follow @JoeGinley on Junior guard Allie Lustig came out definitely played their best game all torious at a final of 64-51. women’s team and the ‘Berg of Twitter or email him at and hit a 3-pointer to open the half, year, forcing 17 turnovers. Every player on the team got Heidelberg University, please go to [email protected] and then Spahar hit a lay-up during The Blue Streaks pushed the lead playing time in the game, and all www.jcusports.com. Sports 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Jan. 31, 2013 Get crazy, JCU: The Carroll Crazies are back in action JCU fan group offering free busing to away games for select basketball games Zach Mentz Carroll Crazies Sports Editor Who: Traveling to and from sporting events can What: Busing students sometimes be a bit of a hassle. When you consider the expenses of paying for your to and from two basketball own gas and trying to avoid Mother Nature’s games seemingly unpredictable ways, sports fans often decide they would rather just watch the When: game on television or listen to it on the radio. Men’s – Feb. 2 @ Capital However, when it comes to keeping up to date with John Carroll’s athletic teams, radio and/ Women’s – Feb. 6 @ or television are not always an option. Baldwin Wallace That’s exactly where the Carroll Crazies comes in. The Carroll Crazies will be busing Where: JCU students to and from two different basket- ball games this winter – one men’s game and Men’s – Bexley, Ohio one women’s game. The student-run organiza- Women’s – Berea, Ohio tion will bus students to the men’s basketball game at Capital University, located in Bexley, Cost: Free Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 2. The second game Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information that the Carroll Crazies will bus students to The Carroll Crazies are providing transportation to and from two select Contact: Beckie Reid, and from takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 6 as JCU basketball games in the next week. President, [email protected] the women’s basketball team travels to Berea, can also be Ohio to take on the host Baldwin Wallace year to promote, support and cheer on JCU section at games, especially football and Sign-ups Yellow Jackets. The best part of all of this athletics teams, the Carroll Crazies have a basketball games.” found online at www.jcus- is that both road trips are completely free to reputation for bringing spirit and excitement This isn’t the first time the Carroll Crazies ports. com under the tab JCU students. to all different kinds of JCU athletic events. have provided transportation to games. Reid The Carroll Crazies is the official student “Our ultimate goal is to get more ‘fans in explained that the organization did something “Fanzone.” Go Blue section and fan group of Blue Streaks athlet- the stands,’” said Carroll Crazies President similar to this “about five or six years ago” Streaks! ics. With numerous events throughout the Beckie Reid. “We want more of a student and that it was “very successful.” Swimming & Diving teams sink competitors, swim to 3-1 record Joe Ginley Drew Edson put on a strong performance in Women’s Swimming & Diving up wins. Victoria Watson bagged the 100-yard Assistant Sports Editor his final home meet, winning the 1,000-yard freestyle event, Katii Sheffield netted the 500- Men’s Swimming & Diving freestyle and 500-yard breaststroke. Also tak- JCU eliminated both of its opponents over yard freestyle, Karyn Adams (Julia’s sister) ing home two first-place finishes was junior the weekend, notching victories over Hiram picked up a title in the 50-yard freestyle and The Blue and Gold had an impressive Nick Holvey, who snagged both the 50 and and Baldwin Wallace. Danielle Ketterer collected gold in both the weekend, coming nine points away from 100-yard freestyle events. Juniors Zach Mor- The first team to challenge the Blue Streaks one-meter and three-meter dive events. sweeping its competition. JCU had no trouble ris (200-yard backstroke) and David Sved was the Terriers. On an exciting Friday night The next day, the Blue Streaks took on that dispatching Hiram at home on Friday, but (200-yard freestyle) also claimed top finishes meet at Johnson Natatorium, the Blue and team from the west side, the Yellow Jackets of suffered a narrow 118-109 loss to the Yellow for the Blue Streaks. Gold downed Hiram, 137-69. Baldwin Wallace. Though a number of Blue Jackets the next day. The Blue and Gold followed up Friday’s Veterans Megan Carrig and Julia Adams Streaks excelled in individual events and the The Blue Streaks came ready to rumble great success with a strong road effort against made their Senior Night particularly memo- JCU relay teams performed well, the Blue on Senior Night at Johnson Natatorium. The the Yellow Jackets. Edson had another stellar rable. Carrig scored victories in the 200-yard and Gold dropped a close decision to BW, squad leapt out of the gate by winning the 400- day, notching wins in the 200 and 500 free- IM and the 200-yard breaststroke, while Ad- 145.5-110.5. yard medley event. A host of JCU swimmers style. Holvey finished second behind Edson ams snagged the 200-yard freestyle and back- Seniors Julia Adams (100-yard backstroke) followed up the win with individual victories, in the 200 free and also claimed the 100-yard stroke events. The two seniors got a lot of help and Rachael Mizner (500-yard freestyle) each as the Blue and Gold swept first-place finishes. butterfly. Meanwhile, Sved reigned victorious from the team’s underclassmen on the special took home a first-place finish. Sophomores Freshman Jacob Crain was the most success- in both the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events. evening. Rachael Libertin was the lone junior Watson (100-yard freestyle) and Karyn Ad- ful, capturing the 200-yard IM, the 200-yard Bockanic also scored his second triumph in as to attain a first-place finish (in the 1,000-yard ams (50-yard freestyle) also seized victories butterfly and the 200-yard breaststroke. Senior many days, securing the 100-yard backstroke. freestyle), but a number of sophomores picked for the Blue and Gold. Streaks of the Week

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Kyle Hubbard Missy Spahar John Cameron Julia Adams Drew Edson senior junior sophomore senior senior The senior forward formed Spahar continued her out- In the biggest competition The veteran competitor The senior notched two a major part of JCU’s offense standing 2012-2013 campaign, of his JCU career thus far, helped the Blue Streaks attain wins on both Friday and Sat- on Saturday in a 78-64 triumph earning a double-double on Cameron stepped up big time. consecutive victories over the urday, helping JCU earn a 1-1 over Otterbein. Hubbard tal- Saturday in a 64-51 victory The freshman was the lone weekend. She won the 200- record. Edson snatched wins lied 17 points as well as four over Muskingum. The forward Blue Streak to take home the yard freestyle and backstroke in both the 500 and 1,000-yard rebounds and three assists, to racked up 23 points and 10 re- gold, as he won the 1,600-me- events on Senior Night as well freestyles on Senior Night, as help lead the Blue and Gold bounds to lead JCU to its 11th ter run, helping JCU snag sec- as the 100-yard backstroke on well as victories in the 200 and to victory. win of the season. ond in the OAC Split Meet. Saturday. 500-yard on Saturday. 8 Sports Jan. 31, 2013 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News The Carroll News talks with NFL Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula Winningest coach in NFL history talks about his days at JCU, coaching in the NFL and retirement Joe Ginley CN: How did you draw from lessons CN: Were you a Browns fan Assistant Sports Editor learned at John Carroll when you coached growing up? in the NFL? DS: Yes I was. I lived about 30 DS: I just think that it was part of my miles south of Cleveland. When- Few would think that a small, Division background. I had the opportunity to go to a ever possible, I would go to Browns III school could produce one of the best school that took a lot of pride in educating games and Cleveland Indians games. NFL head coaches of all time. But such is the whole man, getting ready for life after When I was at Carroll, I remember the case. college. I leaned back on that a lot. It was that if we wore our letter sweater, A Grand River, Ohio native, Don Shula very instrumental in my career. for 50 cents we could sit in the end graduated from Harvey High School in zone bleachers, which is now the 1947 and John Carroll University in 1951. CN: Do you have any fond memories of famous Dawg Pound. We all made Following his graduation, he was taken by the school? Are there any classes that you sure we had our letter sweaters on the Browns in the ninth round of the draft. found particularly interesting? game day and got to go watch them He played in Cleveland for legendary head DS: Father [Joseph] Schell in logic. He play for 50 cents. After the game, coach Paul Brown before being traded to the was an outstanding educator, an outstanding we would jump out onto the field Baltimore Colts in 1953. After finishing his teacher, a very avid football fan. He’d be out and run around a little bit and test playing career with the Washington Red- there watching our practices. I’m sure he out the field. skins in 1959, Shula found a head coaching never missed a game. gig four years later with the Colts. Shula CN: In 1972, when you played coached in Baltimore until 1969, when he CN: Have you been back to JCU at all the Browns in the playoffs, they gave moved on to the Dolphins. recently? you guys a pretty good fight. What Shula built a dynasty in Miami over the DS: I’d have to think back; it hasn’t been was it like coaching in that game? course of 26 years, accomplishing feats such for a while. DS: It was like all the other Photo from Chapelhillmagazine.com as coaching the only undefeated season in games. You get your team ready to Don Shula ‘51 coached in six Super Bowls over NFL history in 1972. He won two Super CN: Do you try to keep up with what’s go, play the best that you can play. the course of his 33-year coaching career. Bowls and became the winningest coach in going on in the school’s news? Each game that you played was the history of the NFL with 347 career victo- DS: Yeah, I get updates from the school. equally important. The fact that I had played in the NFL changed? ries. The coaching legend was inducted into Tony DeCarlo would always make an effort with the Browns and came from that area, that DS: Yes, I think everything has evolved … the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997. to keep me up to date with what’s going on. made it that much more important. The players are bigger, faster, stronger. They The Carroll News recently talked with He lives over in Naples; occasionally they start weight training at an early age. All of the Shula over the phone, discussing a variety have reunions over there, and I always get CN: What is your favorite memory of techniques have evolved, too, to where they of topics. invited to that. your coaching career? are today. The film and the videos, they pretty DS: I think when you’re able to do much video everything that moves nowadays. The Carroll News: What do you remem- CN: If you had the opportunity to share a something that nobody else had ever done, They use those as instructional tools to help ber about your education at JCU? piece of advice with a John Carroll student, it [has to] be the most memorable time in present the picture to the player. All of that Don Shula: They emphasized educat- what would it be? your career when you realize nobody had has been very, very helpful. It’s evolved over ing the whole man, everything. It’s not just DS: Make the most out of your opportu- done it before, and especially now, nobody’s a period of time. It used to be that you had one sided, one way or the other. It tries to prepare nities, because the things that are offered at done it since. can of film and you’d have to pass it around you for what’s out there. John Carroll are things that are always going to the different parts of the team – offensive to better prepare you for what you’re going CN: Do you have any particularly fond line, defensive line, running backs, defensive CN: What exactly do you think about a to encounter in later life. memories playing for the Browns? backs. And now, everything that you do on a John Carroll education makes it special? DS: The coach at Carroll, Herb Eisele, practice field is videotaped. You walk off the DS: It covers all bases; it tries to take CN: Was the 1972 team you coached, he went to every clinic that Paul Brown ever practice field and it’s handed to you to look everything into account and prepare you for obviously to Super Bowl VII, the best team had, and our terminology to a much lesser at and study. Everything has evolved and has what could happen later in life. I think that’s you’ve ever played or coached on? extent was the same that the Browns had in modernized. the big benefit of a Jesuit education. DS: You know, in football, they keep their playbook. So I had an early start on my score to see who wins the game. And then at professional education. That helped me a lot, CN: Since you’ve retired from coaching, CN: Do you think that a Jesuit education the end of the year, they have a record to see playing at Carroll for a coach like Herb Eisele. have you been enjoying the retired life? is why so many JCU alumni have moved who has the best record. The team that has He had two assistants: Danny Marmelli and DS: I coached for 33 years; I retired in on to the NFL? Is there a certain quality or the best record you’d have to say has the best Bill Belanchek. They had a three-man coach- ’95. So now I’ve been out of it over 15 years. characteristic that you believe is the reason team, right? And then if you go back and do ing staff, but they were outstanding. I’m enjoying my quiet time, my time away. for so many alumni in the NFL? something that nobody else has ever done, My wife and I do a lot of different things: DS: I don’t know how many have gone then you have to take a lot of pride in that. CN: Did you borrow a lot of terminology we travel, we have a restaurant business on to the NFL ... I just know as far as I was That’s our ’72 Dolphins. Nobody had done it and techniques from Paul Brown? that has evolved and has grown into a big concerned, I felt I had great preparation to be in the 50 years that football was played before DS: As I mentioned, our coach at John business. I want you to go out and try our ready for what’s out there, all walks of life. ’72, and nobody has done it in the time since Carroll, Herb Eisele, went to every clinic Shula Burgers. ’72, 40 years since. And that’s why it’s such Brown ever had. That was the basis of his CN: What do you think makes the school a special accomplishment. football, and that’s the first football that I CN: Do you still keep up on the NFL? special as a whole? Is it the place itself or learned. When I went into coaching myself, DS: My son, Mike, was made the offen- is it the people? CN: What do you think made that team I had to have my own playbook and my own sive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers, DS: Any school, whether Big Ten or Ivy special? terminology; a lot of it stems from that Paul and they got Cam Newton, who’s a great League, whatever, is a combination of what DS: I think everything combined. The Brown school of football. quarterback down there. So I get down they have to offer educationally and then coaches coached, the players played, we had there to watch games whenever I can, and also the people who go there who later go great fan support. The combination of all those CN: Do you think, over the span of your certainly I’ll watch them on TV if I can’t get on to represent that school. things it takes to build and to be a winner. career, that the game of football and coaching down there to watch them in person. Indoor Track & Field squads run like the wind in OAC Split Meet Joe Ginley finish out of the five teams competing in the relays on Friday. The squad wrapped up second Blue and Gold Assistant Sports Editor OAC Split Meet held on Friday night in Alli- in both the distance medley and the 4x400-meter included third- Men’s Indoor Track & Field ance, Ohio. Though the Blue and Gold only took relay, as well as third in the 4x200-meter relay. place finishes first-place in one event, the team earned 168.5 In the field events, junior Cory Biro snagged for sophomore The Blue Streaks took home a second-place points, a solid performance that was second only second in the 60-meter hurdles and pole vault. Tess Barsody to Mount Union’s 279 points. Junior Mike Minjock also took second in the in the 500-me- The lone top finisher for the Blue long jump and the triple jump. ter run, junior Streaks on the night was John Cameron. Nicki Bohrer in The sophomore took home the gold in Women’s Indoor Track & Field the 800-meter

the 1,600-meter run, winning the race run and Emily Photo courtesy of Tim Johnson with a time of 4:31.36. Junior Chuck Despite injuries to key personnel, the Blue Mapes in the Freshman Emily Jenkins and Gold managed to secure fourth place in the Mulé wasn’t far behind the promis- 5,000-meter in mid-stride. ing young runner, crossing the line in OAC Split Meet hosted by Mount Union on run. 4:31.96. Friday evening. Though JCU did not have any JCU also finished solid in relay events in the Three JCU runners placed in the runners finish in first, a number of Blue Streaks five-team meet. The Blue Streaks snatched sec- 3,000-meter run. Senior Will Rial stepped up with solid nights to give the team ond in both the 4x400-meter relay, with a time snatched second, while sophomore 108.5 points in the meet. of 4:25.62, and in the distance medley, finishing Johnny Honkala took third and fresh- Katherine Spillman achieved second in the in 13:09.21. The squad will be competing next Photo courtesy of Tim Johnson man Matt Chojnacki captured fourth. 3,000-meter run, crossing the line in 10:41.11. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Youngstown National Sophomore John Cameron (middle) mid-race. The Blue and Gold also did well in Other notable individual performances for the Invitational.

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Katelyn DeBaun litical instability due to lack of resources and global threat,” according to MSNBC. Libya and Switzerland. AQIM has declared that a Assistant World News Editor raging crime has led to higher recruitments has been central to the rise of AQIM as well, political agreement that will force French Following a four-day long hostage crisis to AQIM in the past few years. Within the due to the attack on the United States con- forces out of Mali will end the violence they that ended Jan. 19 in Algeria, there are rising last two years, al-Qaida has moved from Af- sulate in Benghazi in September that killed have caused. North African governments have concerns over an increase of terrorist activ- ghanistan and Pakistan due to the many drone Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. The two agreed to this, but French president Françoise ity coming out of North Africa. The situation strikes aimed toward radical Islamists and has events have led to a weaker government, and Hollande refuses to leave Mali as long as started when a group of Islamist extremists shifted its focus to North Africa. Furthermore, have allowed the expansion of the militant Africa is plagued by terrorism. However, from Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Niger, Canada, a surge in government take downs has also group. Belmoktar is in hiding once more and difficult Egypt and Mauritania struck a natural gas contributed to AQIM’s power. Egypt, Mali, Belmokhtar, the head of the attack on to find. In fact, French officials call him “the plant near the Libyan border with pickup Tunisia and Mauritania have all experienced the gas plant, is known for raising millions uncatchable,” according to CNN. Overall, it trucks and took the employees of the plant coups recently. of dollars through cigarette smuggling and is readily apparent that the violence in North hostage. They then planted several explo- In addition, the recent fall of Moammar kidnapping. Two years ago, the AQIM earned Africa won’t be ending anytime soon. sives throughout the building and placed Gadhafi’s tyranny in Libya is considered a more than $17 million in ransom money by Information from MSNBC was used in demands in exchange for the hostages’ “tipping point in AQIM’s emergence as a kidnapping people from Italy, Spain, Austria this article. release which were seen as unreasonable to Islamic radical Algeria’s prime minister. The attack caused Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the death of 37 hostages from Colombia, pictured left, has taken Japan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, responsibility for the the United States and other countries. hostage crisis in Algeria Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar that ended Jan. 19. has said that he is responsible for taking of Belmoktar supposedly the hostages, claiming the event was retalia- took several westerners tion against the Algerian government for let- hostage in response to ting France use its airspace to launch attacks Algeria’s government against other militants in Mali. However, allowing France to use most analysts believe that it is unlikely that its airspace to attack this plan was put into place in a short period other Islamists in Mali. of time; rather, it was probably planned over the course of several months. The African terrorist The group involved in the hostage group known as AQIM crisis is known as al-Qaida in the Islamic is becoming more Maghreb, or AQIM, and started fighting prominent following for anti-government causes in Algeria in several government downfalls as well as the 1990s. Through the years, the forces AP expanded through Algeria and into Mali high unemployment as well as other countries in North Africa. rates occurring within

Poverty, high unemployment rates and po- AP North Africa. 2 Nightclub fire in southern Brazil kills over 200

The Associated Press club because “there was a barrier of bodies within minutes. blocking the entrance,” Guido Pedroso Melo, Within hours, a community gym was a commander of the city’s fire department, told horror scene, with body after body lined up A fast-moving fire roared through a the O Globo newspaper. on the floor, partially covered with black crowded, windowless nightclub in southern Police inspector Sandro Meinerz, who plastic as family members identified kin. Brazil on Sunday Jan. 28, filling the air coordinated the investigation at the nightclub, The party was organized by students in seconds with flames and a thick, toxic said one band member died after escaping from several academic departments from smoke that killed more than 230 panicked because he returned inside the burning build- the Federal University of Santa Maria. Such attendants, many of whom were caught in a ing to save his accordion. The other band organized university parties are common stampede to escape. members escaped alive because they were throughout Brazil. Inspectors believe the blaze began when a the first to notice the fire. “There was so much smoke and fire, it band’s small pyrotechnics show ignited foam Television images from Santa Maria, was complete panic, and it took a long time sound insulating material on the ceiling, a university city of about 260,000 people, for people to get out, there were so many releasing a putrid haze that caused scores showed black smoke billowing out of the dead,” survivor Luana Santos Silva told the of university students to choke to death. Kiss nightclub as shirtless young men who Globo TV network. Most victims died from smoke inhalation attended the university party joined firefight- Police Maj. Cleberson Braida Bastianello rather than burns in what appeared to be ers using axes and sledgehammers to pound said by telephone that the toll had risen to the world’s deadliest nightclub fire in more at the hot-pink exterior walls, trying to reach AP 233 with the death of a hospitalized victim. Several people escape the burning than a decade. those trapped inside. He said earlier that the death toll was likely nightclub in Brazil, while others Survivors and the police inspector Mar- Bodies of the dead and injured were made worse because the nightclub appeared wait to look for friends and family celo Arigony said security guards briefly strewn in the street and panicked screams to have just one exit through which patrons inside the club. Lack of exits and the tried to block people from exiting the club. filled the air as medics tried to help. There could escape. Firefighters responding to the blaze initially was little to be done; officials said most of “It is a tragedy for all of us,” Brazil’s overcrowded building led to 233 deaths had trouble getting inside the Kiss night- those who died were suffocated by smoke President Dilma Rousseff said. on Sunday. World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Jan. 31, 2013 Firing Lane - 3 Military to allow 4 Changes proposed women in combat for Electoral College Katii Sheffield Staff Reporter Sam Lane World News Editor In a landmark decision announced Thursday, Jan. 24, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta signed a memo lifting the military’s previous Forecast for the 1994 ban on women serving in combat. The Pentagon’s 1994 rule excluded women from units whose primary mission is to partici- political future pate in direct combat on the ground. This memo does not address Following President Barack Obama’s which military occupation specialties, or MOS, will be opened up inauguration speech to the nation on Jan. to women. According to the official home page of the United States 21, listeners had begun to formulate their Army, of the 438 MOSs within the Army, 418 are open to women, reactions. Some concluded that it was as of September 2012. an ambitious and newly devised plan for The New York Times reports that each branch of the military will Obama’s second term. Others indicated create an implementation plan in the coming months. If a military AP that it was nothing more than a message branch believes that there is an MOS that should not be opened to Virginia state senators Richard Saslaw and Thomas Norment designed to attack the Republican Party. women, the branch would have to ask for an exception. Each branch confer in the Senate chamber. Virginia recently proposed a Both of these opinions may be legitimate. will create a time line for integration between men and women for different allocation of its electoral votes. But they both fail to address a significant those MOSs that are not currently open to women. Panetta is setting factor: that this marks a change in the poli- the goal to have all branches of military fully integrated by January Silvia Iorio tics of the United States. 2016. Staff Reporter That being said, it is evident that the see- As reported by The New York Times, more than 800 women were saw that is American politics has shifted wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, and more than 130 were killed Republicans in Virginia have now created a proposal that could back to the left. Yes, it is true, the era of last year alone. Despite our military women not holding combat change how the commonwealth allocates its 13 electoral votes, Reaganism is indeed over. positions, in a war that has no official front line, they are still found according to CNN. Under this proposal, electoral votes would In a way, there is not necessarily any- in circumstances where combat is necessary. According to The New become divvied up with congressional districts that have won. thing that should be shocking, because this York Times, in the military, serving in combat positions, such as During President Barack Obama’s re-election, the president won has been developing for several years. To the infantry, becomes critical for career advancement. Up until the all 13 votes in Virginia even though his opponent, Mitt Romney, those who did not pick up on the signs, present, women were not allowed in the infantry, but still fought in beat him in 7 out of 11 congressional districts. then Obama’s speech would have been the combat situations; there is a belief that the military did not recognize This proposal is not just occurring in Virginia, one of the crucial official diagnosis. women’s real service and hence holds back women’s careers. battleground state during elections, but in other states as well, as He discussed several issues that were Gen. Robert Cone, commander of U.S. Army Training and Doc- many Republicans are trying to change the way these votes are previously taboo in presidential inaugu- trine Command acknowledges that one of the most important attri- allocated. Many states that Obama carried in the re-election are rations. Gay marriage would have been butes of combat MOSs are the physical requirements and that “soldiers seeking effort to change how the Electoral College votes are be- unthinkable to mention less than a decade do not want to see (that) degraded.” To ensure this, there will be ing distributed. These states include Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, ago. For the next 20-30 years, Americans objective assessments and validation studies to look at requirements Florida, Virginia and Pennsylvania. These states, according to can expect to take the leftward approach according to each MOS. After the studies are completed, scientists NPR, are controlled by a GOP legislature as well as the governor’s to the way government solves problems will work to create MOS specific physical fitness tests. According to office. in the U.S. Of course, there will be a loyal a CNN report, the Marine Corps will also begin examining physical Virginia may be getting in a vote this week and therefore have a opposition, because one is truly necessary standards. As of now, there are two different physical fitness tests new way of awarding its electoral votes. This means that Virginia to the success of the state. But it can be ex- for men and women. would award its electoral votes by congressional districts and set pected that this will be the case for several The lifting of this ban marks the second of a historical landmark aside two votes for the candidate who carried most of the districts decades to come. military decision under President Obama’s administration, after the in the commonwealth. Upon mentioning this, there will be repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in 2011, which allowed for Obama would have won four votes rather than 13 in November several who hold different political views open gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve in the U.S. military. if the changes in the bill had been set in place during his reelection. (such as myself) who may find this news Information provided by The New York Times was used in this The Electoral College is already unpopular to many Americans; rather horrifying. Yes, it is a little disap- report. the idea of changing it doesn’t bring too many smiles, especially pointing. But take my advice when I say to Democrats. The communications director for the Wisconsin that there is no need to worry. These politi- Democratic Party, Graeme Zielinski, stated that Republicans are cal changes, better known as realignment, trying to rig the process in order to win and seem consumed by are as American as apple pie. This has this idea. happened several times beforehand and will The change in the system would no doubt help out Republicans, indeed happen again. The two most recent and the GOP would dominate more districts because its voters are shifts occurred first in the 1930s, when the already so spread out. The proposing bill in Virginia may have Great Depression ushered in a wave of New been popular in some states that have GOP ruling legislatures, but Deal Democrats. Then, beginning in the all Republicans don’t exactly favor the idea. Many Republicans late 1960s and cemented with the election believe that these changes are only going to create a feud and of Ronald Reagan in 1980, conservative therefore change the dynamic between the GOP and Democrats Republicans made their mark. Now, the for a long set of years. latter group realizes that its time has begun Republican Will Weatherford told the Miami Herald that the to dwindle. rules of the system don’t need changes; Republicans just need to Although it may appear as though our AP get better. There is no agreement on the alternatives to the current country is now plagued by chronic political system, but at the same time no one is satisfied with it, so reforms The ban that kept women from being in combat was lifted polarization, it will not last much longer. As last week. Each branch of the military will soon draft plans on the Electoral College are not expected to fall through. Information from NPR was used in this article. the old guard of the Republican Party be- to incorporate female members of the military into combat. gins to fade, the newer ones will gradually give way to a more liberal agenda, while nevertheless maintaining some basic party principles. It is also likely that we will see Scan this for more world the rebirth of the so-called middle class we once had, more socially conservative while jcunews.com fiscally liberal. news online: In time, maybe around 2040, the liber- als will find that their ideas have grown Poll stale and are no longer popular. Many of the Hispanics that they once courted will now be much higher up economically and will be looking to keep what they believe does not belong to the government. Then, Do you agree with the the conservative ideology will be renewed, just as it had been before. But until then, military’s new law Americans can expect to experience an- other recycled ideology for years to come, allowing women to through good and bad. Contact Sam Lane at serve in combat? [email protected]. 12 Business & Finance Jan. 31, 2013 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News CAT viewed favorably despite acquisition Nominated SEC Stellar fourth quarter encourages optimism Patrick Burns chair raises Staff Reporter eyebrows On Monday morning, the Patrick Tarkey Dow Jones Industrial Average Staff Reporter continued to climb in what be- gan a six consecutive day gain. President Barack Obama has officially The advance could be consid- nominated Mary Jo White to be the next head ered minor, but could largely of the Securities and Exchange Commission. be attributed to Caterpillar There is speculation that Obama chose White Inc., a blue chip construction because he wanted someone that was going and mining-equipment manu- to be tough on Wall Street. The only issue is facturer. that Mary Jo White has a huge web of past The major reasons that CAT connections to big banks that might make her performed so well lie within its task challenging. fourth quarter. The firm pro- Currently, White is the head of litigation duced earnings and revenues at Debevoise & Plimpton, a private law firm; numbers that surprisingly ex- but as of Thursday, she will be one of the few ceeded analyst benchmarks. females on the Obama team. Over the course Macroeconomic trends also of his first term, the president has slammed amplified the markets in Chart from yahoo.finance.com investment bankers for their role in the finan- favor to CAT as orders for CAT share prices from March 2012 to Jan. 2013. cial crisis and the recession that resulted from durable goods (goods lasting the process. Appointing White to the head of three years or longer) rose not in line with the 10 percent sales growth outcome will have a happy ending. CAT just the SEC seems to be a defining decision in 4.6 percent from November. over the same time period, and could be had to bear a $580 million write down for ac- his presidency regarding financial regulation. Even though CAT is performing well, interpreted as evidence that people were not counting misconduct at ERA. This plunged According to Money Morning, the president things arguably could be better for them. paying for ERA’s goods. CAT’s fourth quarter net profit by 55 percent said that “she helped prosecute white-collar Last year, CAT purchased the Chinese- Another major oddity was that inventory and likely left a bitter taste in the mouth of criminals and money launderers. In the early owned ERA Mining Machinery, a $700 that had not been delivered to customers rose executives. Yet despite all the trouble that 1990s, she brought down John Gotti.” Gotti million dollar transaction. 234 percent, implying that many of their came from the acquisition, life still goes on was the head of the Gambino family crime The hope was that this play would aid sales were not even being delivered. for Caterpillar and their investors. organization. What has she been doing since CAT in its position in China, allowing them The problems compounded as the com- The company is making smart moves then? The question that comes to mind for to tap into demand stemming from the pany’s directors began to loan money to elsewhere in the business by slimming down those keeping score is whether she really is myriad of infrastructure and construction the firm as a means of avoiding expensive unnecessary production and inventory. For the best candidate for the position. projects that the nation has to offer. It seemed financing. The financing would be unfa- instance, CAT is moving away from less According to the records, it’s been the like a smart investment in the long run, but it vorable by management and could mean profitable regions, such as Europe, which is exact opposite. For the last decade, White would not be until after the acquisition that trouble for overall investor and executive currently in the midst of financial struggle has been a defense attorney at Debevoise & CAT would actually suffer from the mistakes satisfaction. across the continent. Plimpton, where a large portion of her clients in its rationale. ERA was in serious trouble and found CAT, despite the major hit, remains re- have been connected to large banks like Bank In any sort of merger or acquisition, due itself in an unsustainable business model. silient and continues to please Wall Street of America, JP Morgan Chase and Goldman diligence is extremely important. Even as The only way the company would have and those invested in the construction and Sachs. The choice to put White at the head of individuals, we would like to know what any chance for survival was through a take- mining equipment company. Look for Cat- the SEC suggests that the President sees the we are buying before we spend a large sum over by a company with superior financial erpillar to continue with a slow but steady establishment as an enforcer, but others find of money. CAT missed several red flags that muscle, or in this scenario CAT. Under the share appreciation and to bounce back in its this thought to be misguided. Many people indicated that ERA may not have been such wing of a strong company, the hope was that first quarter of 2013. believe that the SEC needs to focus on its role a great buy after all. ERA could further sustain its fast growth, re- Information from The Wall Street Jour- as a regulator instead of an enforcer. If that For starters, accounts receivable between lationship building and channel building. In nal and Yahoo Finance was used in this is the case, White can spend the majority of 2010 and 2011 jumped 37 percent. This was the immediate term, it is hard to say that the report. her time restructuring the American Capital Markets and finding a way to translate that vision into rules that are required under the mess that is Dodd-Frank. IBM drives DOW average to its five-year high White’s responsibilities with the SEC will make a conflict of interest nightmare. Time Boosts by IBM and Google encourage investors will tell if she can avoid these situations, but the pessimist would say that it is a problem that is too difficult to avoid in such a high- The Associated Press this month that it will likely take more than coal demand by getting more money from good earnings to keep it heading higher. carrying car parts, building materials and profile position. The web of connections “This market is really stretched,” said Clark other products. Norfolk Southern rose $1.47 alone create a plethora of conflict-of-interest Strong earnings from tech giants nudged Yingst, chief market analyst at the securities to $68.41, while CSX gained 87 cents to violations. Even her husband creates issues the stock market to a five-year high Wednes- firm Joseph Gunnar. “We’ve essentially gone $21.68.The quarterly earnings season is off for the new head of the SEC. As a partner at day. Investors drew encouragement from a straight up since January 2. There’s certainly to a strong start. Of the 83 companies in the the corporate law firm Cravath, Swalne & vote by the House of Representatives to let room for people to take profits.” S&P 500 that reported through Tuesday, 54 Moore, the Federal Ethics rules prevent her the government keep paying all of its bills The S&P 500 index is already up 4.8 have beaten Wall Street’s estimates, accord- from participating in any matter that is con- for another four months.The Dow Jones percent in 2013. That’s more than half of ing to S&P Capital IQ. nected to a client of her husband’s. So with industrial average rose 67.12 points to close what most stock-fund investors hope to In the bond market, the yield on the all of these hurdles and scenarios for disaster, at 13,779.33. That’s the highest level since make in a single year.The House passed a benchmark 10-year Treasury note dipped to White has still accepted the nomination. The Oct. 31, 2007, a month before the Great bill Wednesday afternoon to suspend the 1.83 percent from 1.84 percent late Tuesday. track records of her predecessors show that Recession started. government’s borrowing limit until May 19. Among other companies posting quarterly her chances of success are small, but many Google and IBM reported surprisingly Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., earnings: are relying on her success in this role. solid fourth-quarter earnings late Tuesday, said his chamber would immediately move Advanced Micro Devices jumped 11 Information from The Economist and a hopeful sign for investors who expected the legislation to the White House. House percent, making it the top stock in the S&P Money Morning was used in this report. tech companies to struggle at the end of Republicans had previously said they would 500. The world’s second-largest maker of last year. use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip to microchips, behind Intel, posted a smaller IBM’s results beat expectations, thanks to push for deeper government spending cuts. loss and higher revenue than analysts had its lucrative Internet-based “cloud comput- Google gained 6 percent after its earn- forecast. AMD rose 28 cents to $2.73. ing” business and sales of software services ings climbed at the end of last year as online Coach plunged 16 percent, or $9.93, to to Brazil, Russia and other developing coun- advertisers spent more money in pursuit of $50.75. The luxury handbag maker said tries. The company also raised its earnings holiday shoppers. Google rose $38.63 to a challenging economy and heavy price- outlook for the current year. IBM led the $741.50. cutting by competitors weighed on its results. Dow’s 30 stocks, rising $8.64 to $204.72. Another tech giant, Apple, fell in after- Rivals like Michael Kors have attracted more Without IBM’s 4 percent gain, the Dow hours trading after reporting sales that fell followers. McDonald’s Corp. eked out a would have been nearly flat. Other indexes short of forecasts. higher quarterly profit with the help of its made slight gains. The Standard & Poor’s Slumping coal shipments have been a Dollar Menu and the McRib sandwich. The

500 index inched up 2.25 points to 1,494.81, drag on railroad operators, but CSX and world’s biggest hamburger chain plans to roll Photo from thetimes.co.uk while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose Norfolk Southern posted better revenue and out new menu items this year to support sales, 10.49 points to 3,153.67. profits than expected. The railroads man- including the Fish McBites. McDonald’s Mary Jo White has recently been nominated The stock market has climbed so quickly aged to offset some of the hit from falling inched up 53 cents to $93.48. as the next chairman of the SEC. Check

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It is a time theme at which some white students dressed our nation’s first African American president appropriate employment action, up to and when we reflect on and celebrate the values in pseudo “African” costumes wearing signs and the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s including termination. Although systems are of the founders of the Society of Jesus and denoting the names of Lord Resistance Army birthday, and preceding our annual Ignatian in place to report and respond to these trouble- JCU that are at the core of the educational leader Joseph Kony and various Kenyan mara- Heritage Week should challenge us to be more some incidents, the fact remains that members tradition we share worldwide. These values thon runners. Pictures were taken of the racial vigilant, more conscious, more courageous of our community continue to act in ways that include striving for excellence in all that we slur and of the party-goers, many of whom are and more determined to take responsibility to deeply hurt, isolate and marginalize others do, finding God in all people and things, active student leaders on campus, and posted confront each other when we witness actions regardless of intention. being men and women for and with others, on Facebook. This further exacerbated the hurt that harass, demean, stereotype, and make light If we truly want to be called members of and respecting the inherent dignity of each and harm these actions cause to the African of others who are marginalized on campus, in the John Carroll University community, then person. While we prize and celebrate these American members of our community--to our community, our region and our world. we must reflect on and live out the mission, values, we also face complex challenges as all members of our community. In fact these While the incidents of this past weekend vision and core values that we articulate and a community to live them out in our daily incidents undermine the very heritage, values were reported and are being investigated promote. We each need to take a stand and find lives, in the ways we treat each other, in and tradition that we cherish, celebrate and and responded to, unfortunately they are not the courage deep within us to interrupt bias and the actions we take or don't take to confront promote as a Jesuit Catholic university. the only incidents that occur on our campus. confront actions that demean, disrespect, and the injustices that chip away at the Ignatian Whether motivated by hate or ignorance, Many incidents of bias are perpetrated by demoralize others. Please take time this week heritage we honor. these types of incidents demean and oppress anonymous persons and are directed at stu- to reflect on your commitment to diversity and This past weekend two incidents were others at the very core of their identities. The dents of color, women, members of our LG- inclusion and to the mission we share by read- reported by students and staff using the Bias use of racial slurs and the perpetuation of ste- BTQA community and even students whose ing our Diversity Statement, http://webmedia. Incident Reporting system. The first was a reotypes of identities, ethnicities and cultures political affiliations differ from their own. jcu.edu/hr/files/2011/08/Statement-on-JCU- demeaning statement including a racial slur are harmful and they continue to disenfran- When these persons are identified, the cases Diversity.pdf and act accordingly. directed at African Americans written in chise, alienate and isolate students of color on are confronted and responded to as quickly as Sincerely, bold letters on a chalkboard in a common our campus. While these two incidents are un- possible through the conduct process, facili- Mark D. McCarthy area lounge of Sutowski Hall. The second related in some ways, their occurrence on the tated conversations with the faculty and staff Vice President for Student Affairs Letter to the Editor – Addressing bias concerns I have news of tremendous growth This student allowed me to explain my been taken out of context. As for the life at Carroll and to go to South Af- and development regarding the intoler- perspective and in return, the student photographs taken, the student never rica. As for future steps, the African able acts that occurred over the week- sincerely apologized and then shared anticipated some guests arriving in what American Alliance is having a meet- end. While the identity still remains a what the incident meant to her. What can be considered offensive attire. ing this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in The mystery of those who were involved in was most phenomenal was the mutual I think the University would be Underground. The student has agreed the incident on Friday, January 25, I was understanding we reached. The student proud to know that two students met to be present and to deliver a public able to sit down with the student whose is expanding her horizons by studying and reached an understanding that has apology to students. I would like to take African themed party was in question abroad in South Africa. To celebrate, resulted in a new bond in a fight for this opportunity to invite every one of on Saturday, January 26. this student had a party themed to fit cultural competency and awareness you to what will surely be a night of This student reached out to me by the occasion. It was never her intent to on campus. This student is kind, sin- productive discussion in our fight for requesting the opportunity to shed offend anyone. Most importantly; she cere, hard-working and deserves every cultural awareness. new light on her side of the story. now sees where the theme could have chance to resume her normal college – Curtis Walker ‘13

When contacted by The Carroll News, the student who co- ordinated the party wished not to comment on the situation.

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Eventually, the two yet that’s exactly what Irving is: Sports Editor top choices for the Cavaliers a special, once-in-a-decade type Many were concerned how the fans “I’m going to take my talents were narrowed down to Duke’s would react to yet another work stop- of player. Dan Cooney to South Beach.” These are words Kyrie Irving and Arizona’s Der- Don’t get me wrong: the NBA page. The Penguins opened a scrimmage Editor in Chief that will live on in Cleveland in- rick Williams. Unless you’re is chock-full of young, athletic to fans at their home arena, charging famy, haunting the same city that a sports fan who’s been living and talented point guards. But In some cases, it doesn’t take a lot no admission. The fans responded by hasn’t won a professional sports under a rock, I think you know anyone who has seen Kyrie Ir- to make me happy. This year’s NHL standing out in the cold for hours, wait- title in 49 years. which direction the Cavaliers ving play knows that this kid is schedule is one of those cases: 48 When LeBron James, the most went with that pick. unique. He’s different. There’s ing to get in. An estimated 18,000 people talented basketball player on Fast forward nearly three just something about watching regular season games over four months, jammed into Consol Energy Center just planet Earth, ditched Cleveland years later, and the Cavaliers Irving that leaves you in awe, as rather than the usual 82 games over to watch their beloved Penguins hold a nearly three years ago, the future have resurrected themselves your mouth waters for one more seven months. scrimmage. The president of the team for the Cavaliers looked anything from the cellar of the basketball Irving jumper. I’m just happy to see some hockey. was so astounded by the fan response but bright. In the 2010-11 season world. Irving, a point guard who This past October, I predicted After the NBA and NFL had their that he opened up the luxury suites for following LeBron’s departure, was born in Australia, is quickly that Kyrie Irving would be a top- lockouts and collective bargaining fans to stand and watch the team. the Cavaliers looked like any- grabbing the attention of the 15 player in the NBA by the sea- disputes that ran into their seasons, thing but an NBA team. A long, basketball world – and for good son’s end. As of this moment, I Yeah, I’d say the fans are excited to exhausting stretch of struggles reason. At the young age of 20, think it’s safe to say that Irving is the NHL decided to have their own. have hockey back. and hardships left the Cavaliers Irving isn’t even old enough to well on his way to not only being The only problem was that the NHL On paper, the Penguins have an with an overall record of 19-63 legally purchase alcohol – but a top-15 player, but perhaps one had been down this road many times insane amount of talent. They should that season, a mark poor enough he is old enough to be playing of the best players in the entire before. win the Cup this season, or at least have to ultimately net the Cavs the first in the 2013 NBA All Star game, league. While we’re on the topic The first lockout was during the a great chance to do so. pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. his first, in Houston on Feb. 17. of predictions, I’m going to take 1994-1995 season, which was resolved In the last few years, however, the The good news was that the Irving is also coming off of a it one (or two) steps further: The in time to play 48 games, just like this Cavaliers had a chance to select three-game stretch in which he Cavaliers will win an NBA title Penguins suffered humiliating playoff the best collegiate player in that averaged 35.7 points per game on in the next decade. one. The second time the league and exits. Most recently, their hated cross- draft, which would in turn auto- 61 percent shooting, a stretch of LeBron James left Cleveland players decided to play hardball with state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, matically improve the talent level excellence that was good enough fans with some fantastic memo- each other, during what should have crushed Pittsburgh in six games. The on their roster. The bad news? to earn him Eastern Conference ries from his time here, but if been the 2004-2005 season, there overall beatdown the Pens suffered was The 2011 NBA Draft class was Player of the Week. How’s that Kyrie Irving can bring a title to was no hockey. The entire season was hard to watch. one without a blue chip, superstar for a list of accolades before Cleveland during his career, you cancelled. prospect. There was no Kevin turning 21? might as well wipe LeBron’s So, I am most excited to see Pitts- Durant. There was no Derrick After LeBron left, many be- name out of the Cleveland his- Just after the second lockout was burgh play with some physicality and Rose. There was no Blake Griffin. lieved that it would be years tory books for good. That’s how around the time I got into hockey. I grit. The results have been okay so far. And of course, this had to be the before the Cavaliers were back good this 20-year-old kid is. had been a casual fan of the Pittsburgh The Pens opened their season on Jan. 19 case the year that the Cavaliers on the NBA map. Fortunately for Penguins up to that point. I knew of Contact Zach Mentz at with a big win at Philadelphia. had the top pick. At the time, the city of Cleveland, all of those one of their players – some guy named Malkin and Crosby should also be it just seemed like more rotten predictions have gone out the [email protected] Mario Lemieux. fully healthy from their injuries and Then came the draft lottery, where ready to go. They’ve looked impressive the Penguins won the first pick and the so far, with James Neal also providing Wonderword: chance to draft young phenom Sidney his lightning-quick shot to put pucks Crosby. He, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-An- in the net. What does couthie mean? dre Fleury, Kris Letang and others have If you walk by the newsroom on been tormenting opponents on the ice Tuesday, chances are we’ll have hockey ever since. The team won the Stanley on the TV. I’m looking forward to Sun- Cup, arguably the greatest champion- day’s game against the Washington Capi- ship trophy in sports, in 2009. tals. If the Pens win, I have newsroom Yes, I’ve written about hockey be- bragging rights over Assistant Sports fore in this column space. But I left you Editor Joe Ginley for a while. in that column last October with a slight And while I’ve talked about Pitts- cliffhanger. The NHL and NHL Players’ burgh, JCU has plenty of Sabres, Blues, “A pink shirt.” “A smoothie for cats.” “A cougar’s cooties.” Association had not come to terms on Blue Jackets, Blackhawks and Red a new collective bargaining agreement. Wings fans. They’ll tell you the same Steve Henderson, Ethan Yourd Elliot Schermerhorn, Three months later, the two sides finally thing I’ve said: Drop the puck, already. sophomore and Rachel Friend, sophomore started seriously playing “Let’s Make juniors A Deal,” and came to terms on a new Contact Dan Cooney at agreement on Jan. 6. [email protected] Couthie: agreeable, genial The Bayer Necessities: Red tape and bulldozers array of other red tape were preventing let me simplify it. Based on a “random forms back to JCU; JCU then submits my name was on a list to be allowed into the approval of the Canal. And the whole selection process,” a handful of students the forms to the Dept. of Education, who the television studio (you know, the place malaria thing didn’t make it any easier. are chosen every year to prove that what sends them back to JCU. If the DoE is where we produce and edit almost all of So, after getting completely stranded they wrote on their FAFSA (the financial happy, then the process ends there. If not, our content). in the quagmire of bureaucracy, my man aid document submitted to the U.S. the process repeats. The constitution of the club, as re- Brian Bayer Teddy exclaimed: “Damn the law, I Dept. of Education with all income and It’s like being stuck in the “It’s a small quired by the JCU Office of Student Managing Editor want the canal.” The Panama Canal was tax information) was not falsified (even world after all” ride in Disney for three Activities, clearly states that the president “Bureaucracy is an obstacle to be promptly built. though it’s a federal crime to falsify tax months. The puppets go from cute to ter- of the club shall hold their office until the handled with a cool head and a bulldozer Now, maybe it’s my lack of hat/ records in the first place; but, hey, JCU, rifying after the third refrain. end of the spring semester. However, when necessary.” I stumbled upon this mustache combo or the fact that I’m not thanks for playing). So, after four months of the back and my “authorization” to get into the studio quote five years ago, and have lived by a registered Bull-Moose party member, For the record, it’s the Office of Fi- forth nonsense between the government, expired at the end of the fall semester it ever since. but I have not been able to overcome nancial Aid that actually deals with this JCU and another arm of the government, because they haven’t received an updated One of my greatest experiences at the red tape with the same integrity that process. The Bursar’s role is seemingly my financial aid was approved with list (even though my name was on the list JCU has been serving my peers in leader- Roosevelt did. just to complicate the matter. money to spare. Naturally, I bought a for both semesters, but that would require ship roles. But over these past four years, In fact, I almost wasn’t allowed to Personally, I was “randomly selected” bigger meal plan. actually reading), according to CSS. I I have discovered that no leadership come back to JCU this semester because twice in my time at JCU. Getting selected It bears noting that the administrators guess I just can’t be trusted. comes without its fair dose of red tape of red tape. So allow me now to issue for verification is what I imagine it must of this process claim that they have no Naturally, just like with my financial and paperwork nightmares. And let me some sardonically intended shout outs to feel like to be chosen to compete in the control over it, and they were unable to aid holds, these all-powerful administra- tell you something – bureaucracy makes my favorite departments here at JCU. Hunger Games. There’s a chance you’ll allow me to register for classes until the tors sit in their thrones and claim it’s not an me bureau-crazy. First, I would like to thank the Office make it through, but the gamekeepers government gave them the green light to issue of trust, “it’s just procedure.” Maybe That’s right, I simply can’t stand of the Bursar for holding my records, have evil tricks to try to stop you. May use loans they had already approved eight that’s just the way it is. Maybe I’m the one working between different parties to transcripts and eligibility to register for the odds be ever in your favor. months earlier. Administrators who can’t who’s wrong. But if that’s the case, then accomplish a little task. Teddy Roosevelt classes until I was thoroughly rigamaroled If you like puzzles, then this one’s for administrate? I think I just found a salary in the spirit of good old Teddy Roosevelt felt the same way while he was trying from the process that is so affectionately you – JCU randomly selects the students; we can afford to cut. (and arguably Burger King), “Damn the to authorize construction of the Panama known as “verification.” the students then have to contact the Who’s next? You guessed it, CSS. law, I want to have it my way.” Canal. At the time, international treaties, For those of you who are fortunate IRS to get the required information for Back in September, I became the president Contact Brian Bayer at government legislation and a whole enough to not be familiar with this term, verification; the students then submit the of JCTV-4. By the second week of classes, [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Jan. 31, 2013 The Op/Ed Off the Richter: The Irish rambler Top Ten: couldn’t lift my luggage into thing is to power through and the overhead luggage rack on remember that it only gets Zoo Animals Clara Richter the bus. Noticing my struggle, easier from here. Columnist a nice middle-aged man who The key is to always keep had been sitting quietly with yourself busy. We went to the 1. Polar bears 7. Sloths DUBLIN – The first thing his wife offered to help me and Cliffs of Moher on Sunday. I noticed when I got off of the Maggie with our luggage, even If you think you don’t know 2. Elephants 8. Zebras plane in Dublin, Ireland was the though the bus was careening what they are, you probably smell. It smelled like spring; through the streets of Dublin, do, as they are featured in “The 3. Giraffes 9. Hippos grass and damp air. The next making the job a little harder Princess Bride” as “The Cliffs thing I knew, my hair was frizz- than it normally would be. of Insanity!” If you still don’t 4. Emus 10. Capybaras ing out like it was nobody’s I don’t know how many of have a clue what I am talking business. Welcome to the Em- you have experienced trying about, Google it, it’s lovely. It 5. Otters named John and erald Isle! The forecast calls for to handle two roller luggages; is also windy. Imagine enduring rain for the next five days. Do but if you haven’t, I pray you a gale force wind while stand- 6. Wallabees Carroll I mind? Not at all. never have to. I guess it would ing at the edge of a cliff that Here’s the thing, though. I be like trying to pull two baby drops straight down into the – Compiled by Grace Kaucic operate under the impression strollers. So imagine trying to Atlantic Ocean. Those are some that when I am foreign to a pull two baby strollers down powerful vibes. place (whether it is in Europe the aisle of a bus. It doesn’t The Cliffs are on the west Senioritis: or at home in the U.S.) every- really work. Luckily, another side of the country, in County Nick’s Knack: one knows it and judges me for kind Irish soul came to my aid Clare, down the coast from Gal- it. In Europe it is especially and offered to take one for me way. The West is what people Part one bad because I don’t want to be until we got off of the bus. My think of when they think of challenge one’s existence anymore so labeled an “obnoxious Ameri- savior. traditional Ireland. Our bus excitement is sought out. Complacency can.” And when is it easiest All these bus people stick had to stop and wait for about breeds craziness. to be the dreaded “obnoxious in my mind because my lug- 10 minutes for a farmer who Throughout one’s time in college, American?” When you are in gage was my biggest incon- was walking his cow down the the academic challenges will be met for airports and on buses with two venience, but countless others road to pasture. Stone walls are the most part. If they are not, one most giant roller suitcases, each were willing to give us direc- built everywhere, even when it Nick Wojtasik likely will not reach senior year. The weighing between 30 and 50 tions, answer our questions, and doesn’t seem like anything is Asst. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor first few semesters of new scholasticism pounds. in general, put us at ease. But around that needs to be fenced Subject: Male, Age: 21 might be exciting. It’s a new environ- That was me when I arrived then, I’d probably be nicer too in, or out. Condition: Senioritis ment, a diverse learning experience. The in Dublin. Jet lagged, hungry if I lived in a country that was It’s not hard to see why the Symptoms: Instability, immaturity, luster of the update from high school and self conscious, with 80 always this green. Irish favor fairy stories. There’s usually will become boring, however. It apathy, fatigue, inactivity, distractabil- pounds of luggage. The Irish, Sure, it’s nerve-wracking to an other—worldly feel about is then realized that academia composes ity, ineconomism, revelry, intoxication, however, proved to be abso- go to a place where you know the place. I plan on playing the sociability such a small part of existence and is lute saints the entire leg of our all of one person and you are a adventuring, rambling explorer Status: Chronic, Malignant most likely not enough to sustain enthu- (mine and Maggie Hutchison’s) foreigner, and I’d be lying if I for the next four months, and I’ve spent 16 years in the American siasm day after day (for those whom this journey from Dublin to May- said that in a moment of jet-lag I couldn’t be happier about it. education system. This time has brought is not the case, they continuously find me triumphs and failures, good times excitement in their chosen area of study nooth, where I will be living induced pathetic-ness I didn’t Until next time, cheers! and learning for the next four question my reasons for com- and bad, friends and enemies; it has is right for them. These people are the Contact Clara Richter at 20 percent that stay focused and driven months. ing here. And I am homesick. improved me and worsened me. [email protected] The standard time for a person to all four years and beyond). Later comes Because I am weak, I That’s the truth. The important be in school is coming to a close for me the realization that the place of academia and my comrades, and, like four years in life is roughly equivalent to the place ago, we once again fit into the senior of professionalism later in life. scholastic category. There are a lot of The sense of superiority discussed great and exciting things going on for us above is not always negative. For some, during this time, from job searches and feeling older might compel a person to offers to relocating educational pursuits spread acquired wisdom and care for in more specific paths. Despite these the younger nuggets with whom they standard experiences, there is one thing are associated. A weight of responsibil- that unifies 80 percent (in my estima- ity for the improvement of the college tions) of all seniors around the country: experience for those in all stages of their a condition called senioritis. journey might be felt. In my experience, I have been stricken with this disease this duty completes the anchoring of the since junior year of high school. During senioritis parasite in the host. these five years (some worse than oth- The senior might begin to toss the ers), I’ve come to realize a great deal imposition of frugality out the window. about this affliction from observations Hell, after being at least $60,000 in of myself and others. I consider myself debt, what difference will this $10 craft as much of an expert as one can be on six pack make? The homesick feeling the subject, though I don’t care much might be remembered, so throwing about it and, until just now, I figured down $20 for a pizza party at this my knowledge and intelligence will be off-campus house might make these assumed to be immense, rendering me freshmen feel better. Hopefully they’ll irresponsible for proving this to anyone. remember this and do the same for Alas, the world at large continues to be upcoming generations. ignorant or perhaps inconsiderate of this The foundation established by infirmity just as mental illness was once senioritis is hopefully one of relaxation considered to be brought on by demonic and empathy. The small place of possession. To debunk this falsity I’ve academics and later professionalism decided to attempt to justify this state of brings one to realize that the people consciousness so I feel more comfort- and experiences around them matter able with my constant flare-ups. most and bring refreshing happiness Using one’s education of Latin roots, to each day. Senioritis might be a sign the word senioritis can be broken down of enlightened determination, a search and translated to mean “inflammation for a path in life that can make one of seniors.” Having been around a continuously happy and enthusiastic, particular institution for four years, the rather than a disease. If this mentality Got something to say? senior believes itself to be at the top of is continuously combatted, is the best the food chain in his or her biome. This interest of the youth really at the heart The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject is never the case. The false sense of su- of this system of cultivation? periority can often cause those infected Keep your eye out in The Carroll letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All to lead an existence disrespectful of News for Senioritis: Part two. Who am I letters received become the property of The Carroll News. Anonymous let- everything from deadlines to federal kidding? That will never get written. laws. The senior realizes that he or she ters will not be published. Letters to the editor must not exceed 500 words has survived the rigors of college up to Contact Nick Wojtasik at and must be submitted to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Sunday. this point and daily encounters don’t [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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