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GreekKatie Sheridan around theWeek Quad. it were trying enforces their hardest, but of the sororities and fraternities were rules Andrew Rafferty With the subtraction of those it was much more strict and less e-mailed a list of the rules, but the Greek Week cuts The Carroll News events came the addition of the organized.” details upset the previous orchestra- Greek God and Goddess competi- However, new Assistant Direc- tion of the competitions. While Greek Week continues tion. tor of Student Affairs Ashlee Burrs Matthew Wooters, a junior in car push to be one of the most anticipated The success of the week was said this year’s censorship was no Beta Theta Pi, said, “Everything events of the semester, fraternity unprecedented. Greek Life raised different then years past. was very arbitrary; they changed eating and sorority members have ex- $3,232 to go the Boys and Girls “There were no new require- things the day before or the day of competition pressed frustration over censor- Clubs of Cleveland. ments for Greek Week this year,” the events.” ship and the removal of certain Still, some participants were said Burrs. Beta Theta Pi was disqualified activities. frustrated with what they perceived Junior Emily Wagner of Kappa from the talent competition after The Greek Week Committee as increased censorship. Kappa Gamma agreed. She said, they threw a hat off the stage during Greek Week eliminated the car push and eating Senior Justin Hartley of Kappa “They [the rules] were always their performance. contest. Sigma has participated in Greek there, people just didn’t know about Despite complaints, Burrs said, addition The car push was a challenge for Week for the past four years. He them.” “In the end, I think the members the Greeks to push their sisters and was left dissatisfied with the way With new advisors running the of the organization have shown the Greek God brothers in a car around the Quad. the rules were enforcement of the events, existing rules surfaced that entire campus that what they do as and Goddess The eating competition involved rules. Greek organizations have never had fraternity and sorority members is a race to finish tacos and then run He said, “The people running to deal with before. Each member good for the whole community.” competition Niehoff recognizes Pope stresses academic freedom “The Church’s mission, in fact, JCU future involves Her in humanity’s struggle to Caitlin Huey-Burns Campus Editor arrive at truth.” - Pope Benedict XVI John Carroll University Presi- dent the Rev. Robert Niehoff spoke Max Flessner to past and future changes and Uni- World News Editor versity enrollment woes Tuesday in In the anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI’s speech the Donahue Auditorium. While the to Catholic university and college presidents, there was Master Plan seeks to significantly a great deal of speculation as to what he would say. alter University aesthetics over the Some thought that he would “crack down” on next 20 years, Niehoff recognized Catholic education in the United States and say that it JCU’s current commitment to the is not doing enough to further Catholicism in America, Jesuit mission and identity. said John Carroll University Religious Studies Profes- When the administration began sor and Director of the Applied Ethics Program Paul establishing the Master Plan in con- Lauritzen. junction with the Sasaki Associates, “Benedict gave a marvelous address,” Lauritzen Niehoff’s vision was to aide the said. “It was remarkably well-balanced and there was student experience while recog- a commitment to academic freedom, but he still re- nizing economic realities. He also affirmed the role of Catholic education as a promotion acknowledged that students desire of the truth,” he added. more parking spaces, playing fields The Pope’s address emphasized the need for and apartment style living. academic freedom, which is not surprising as he is a Niehoff said that Bohannon Sci- former academic, but was rooted in the emphasis to ence Center will not come down find God in whatever a student is learning. anytime soon to provide parking. “It “While freedom at a school like Yale may be more AP Photo is just not politically and economi- expansive than at a Catholic institution, academic cally affordable right now,” said freedom in a Catholic context makes perfect sense,” Pope Benedict XVI met with Catholic university and college presidents Niehoff. Lauritzen said. to discuss the ideals of Catholic education. His goal addresses the Please see POPE, p. 14 medium between academic freedom and promotion of the truth. Please see NIEHOFF, p. 3

Index Inside this issue of the CN Campus 2 Campus Arts & Life Features Sports Arts & Life 5 Features 12 Get to know Sgt. Matt Gof- Celebrity blogs become John Carroll students ex- Baseball moves into a tie for fos on a more personal level, more popular, Roger Ebert’s plain their unique lifestyles second place and softball looks World News 14 take a stand against sexual movie festival continues de- from the city and country. forward to playoffs. The senior Sports 18 abuse with Take Back the Night spite his extreme illness, and Also take a closer look at the baseball pitching staff is spot- Editorial 21 and congratulate Chris Roark numerous summer concerts contrast of their hometowns lighted. Get a general overview Op/Ed 22 for his prestigious Culicchia come to Cleveland for the sum- in comparison to University of JCU sports with the weekly Classifieds 24 Lucrezia award, p. 2 mer, p. 5 Heights, p. 14 roundup, p. 18 2 Campus April 24, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Roark receives ‘08 Lucrezia Culicchia Award Matt Mihalich of their contention for the award. students, not so much the teacher,” Staff Reporter Those who nominate the pro- said Roark. “I just try to position fessor then solicit letters from them.” Who is Chris Roark: Christopher Roark of the Eng- faculty or students in favor of the Roark said that by positioning lish department received the an- nominee. the students, they can maneuver -Roark grew up in Phila- nual Lucrezia Culicchia Award Eisenmann holds the award with their way through their work. The delphia, Pa. this month. This award recognizes high regard. students can then steer the class teaching excellence of a faculty “It’s the most important award and the material into a successful -He received a BA degree member in the College of Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences learning experience. from Lafayette College and Sciences. bestows on a teacher,” said Eisen- Students study a number of an MA and a Ph.D. de- The award is based on a number mann. “It’s symbolic of the teaching pieces of literature in Roark’s class, grees from the University of recommendation letters including Shakespeare, of Buffalo. from teachers and students his passion and focus of expressing reasons for the study. He knows that nomination. “What makes a good class students are uneasy -He preceded Francis Linda Eisenmann, dean about Shakespeare, and Ryan as English Depart- of the college of arts and is the students, not so much tries to make it as en- ment Chair. sciences, receives the letters the teacher.” joyable as possible. and, with the help of a small “You want them to -His teaching interests panel, decides the winner. -Chris Roark get up, feel the words, include Shakespeare, “It’s really the letters and get through the lan- Renaissance Literature, what the students comment guage barrier,” said and African American Lit- on about their style of teaching,” at the University.” Roark. “You want them erature, particularly Toni said Eisenmann. “You end up get- Although recipients of the Lucr- to feel the pleasure of it – the enjoy- Morrison’s works. ting a really good picture of the ezia Culicchia Award usually do not ment.” candidates.” read the letters, Roark managed to He hopes his example feeds the -He enjoys spending time students. “I am very passionate,” The selection committee con- look at a small sample of them. with his family, which in- “It’s funny because most of [the he said. “If they can enjoy it, the sists of the dean of the college of cludes his two young sons letters] talk about me trying to push easier it’ll be.” Photo courtesy of www.jcu.edu arts and sciences, the last three and infant daughter. Lucrezia Culicchia Award winners, their writing, which is something Roark calls his style of teaching JCU English professor Chris Roark and three students. I do. I try to teach with passion,” Shakespeare a “kinetic relationship The students are the president of said Roark. with Shakespeare.” He said that, your voice,” said Roark. “Kind of While teaching his students the Student Union, the president of Roark said that he tries to incor- through this style of learning, stu- like an athletic event.” blocking scenes, Roark placed Alpha Sigma Nu, and the vice pres- porate three things when teaching dents can physically appreciate the “I try to keep it loose, keep it chairs into a row, walked through ident for student organizations. – effort, the ability to take risks and works they are studying. fun, keep it surprising,” said Roark. them and angrily knocked them The nominations are held in se- the ability to take criticism. “You don’t want to just use your His classes are demonstrative, and down. “I was playing the part of cret and the nominees are unaware “What makes a good class is the mind; you want to use your body, Roark calls them “cathartic.” madly jealous,” he said. Students Take Back the Night and take up a voice JCU community to rally and protest against all forms of violence and sexual assault JCU students. “This class has really raised my gave presentations. The “1-in-4” casionally as students share prayers, Andy Johnson Though the Sociology Club has awareness about a lot of things I group is tailored to males and dis- poems or stories about overcoming Staff Reporter put on the event for the past four wouldn’t think about,” said Cassidy. cusses how they can prevent sex- violent experiences. years, McWeeny saw this event as “And now I have a unique opportu- ual assault and domestic violence. There will also be a “speak-out” The John Carroll University an opportunity for her students to nity to do something about it.” “Every Two Minutes” is aimed at where anyone can stand and tell the community is taking back the night get involved. Senior Mary Baglieri, one of women and educates them on how community their story, thoughts or this week in an effort to stand up “After learning about all of the public relations coordinator, to avoid being a victim. prayers. against sexual assault. these issues, it’s nice to let the stu- said she is more likely to protest On Wednesday, a free self- Thursday night also kicks off the Take Back the Night started in dents do something about it,” said things she feels strongly about in defense class, taught by a martial National Day of Silence, to raise 1976 with a group of women in McWeeny. the future. artist, was held in the gym. awareness for gay, lesbian, bisexual, Belgium who decided that, for one When McWeeny came to JCU “I’ve learned that the three most Thursday is considered the cul- and transgender people and the si- night, they would actively avoid four years ago, she did not feel there important things are communica- mination of the week. The events lence they face due to harassment, abuse and violence. were enough resources to help the tion, organization and the willing- begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Keller discrimination and prejudice. They marched to protest violence victims of sexual assault. ness to do what it takes,” Baglieri Commons, with free food and per- Each participant will be given a and offer support to each other. This Wanting to do more, she decided said. formances by the Sigma Phi Epsilon card to show others who ask why movement has spread all around to have her students help in the On Monday, Kelly Addington band and Rhapsody Blue. they are not talking for the 24 hour the world, and appeared this week planning and execution of the Take and Rebecca Tieder presented Multiple programs from around period. at JCU. Back the Night week. This project “Let’s Talk About It” in the Kulas the area, such as the Rape Crisis Money raised will go to the Students from Jen McWeeny’s constitutes 30 percent of a student’s Auditorium. Center, will be present to provide Cuyahoga County Sexual Assault class “Love and Sex: Ethics, Inti- grade. Addington and Tieder explained information. Response Team, a network of mate Violence and Activism,” put Senior Mary Cassidy is a mem- how to help someone who has been From there, students gather and organizations in the County that re- on Take Back the Night week, an ber of the speaker committee for a victim of assault. march around campus to protest sponds to sexual assaults and helps active and educational week for the week. On Tuesday, two JCU groups violence. The march will pause oc- survivors. Campus Calendar: April 24-30 24Thursday 25Friday 26 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 30292827 Wednesday

Right to Life and The Yuzuriha Relay for Life The closing cere- The JCU Book The weekly SUPB There will be mass J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Taiko drum troupe begins today at mony for Relay for Club will discuss meeting will take in the Murphy Hall will host a show- will perform 2 p.m. Life will be held at the novel, “Into the place tonight at Chapel tonight at ing of “Dead Man today at 12 p.m. 8 a.m. Wild,” and watch 9 p.m. in the Jar- 9:30 p.m. Walking” tonight in the Atrium and the movie today at dine Room. All are in the Jardine at 7:30 p.m. in 5:30 p.m. in OC welcome to attend. Room at 7 p.m. the Dolan Audito- 26. Free coffee and Pizza and pop rium. snacks will be pro- will be provided. vided. All are welcome. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com April 24, 2008 Get to know: Matt Goffos Campus Briefs Brenden Laffler Staff Reporter Where are you from? Eastern Colleges Science Mentor, Ohio. I have lived there my entire life. Conference Awards

Do you have any favorite hob- Five JCU students with a Neuroscience Interdisciplin- bies? ary Concentration won the top four awards at the 62nd I love riding my motorcycle Annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference at Niagara with some of the people from the University on April 12. maintenance and information ser- Timothy Warner and Matthew Baumann won the first vices department. When I’m not too busy, I play softball. place award for a research paper in Psychology and the first place award for a poster presentation in Psychology, What is your family like? John Sullivan won the first place award for a research pa- I have been married to my wife per in Biology, and Matthew McDiarmid and Jaclyn Sch- Tami for 27 years. We have three kids. neeberger won the first place award for a poster presenta- tion in Physiology. What is the strangest call you The students’ work was part of an independent research have responded to at JCU? Last summer during the Alumni project as part of the Neuroscience Concentration. Fac- Reunion Weekend someone called Photo by Brenden Laffler ulty from various universities in the Eastern region of the and asked if I could remove a red CSS Sgt. Matthew Goffos also works part time with the Eastlake U.S. decided the awards. Over 300 students from 20 dif- tailed hawk. Police Department. ferent universities presented at the conference. JCU French majors win big Submissions for World View Caitlin Huey-Burns Cultures sponsored the prize win- to write a 500 to 700 word essay World View Magazine is now accepting submissions for Campus Editor ners. in French on a variety of topics the next issue, which will be distributed in Fall of 2008. Each year, all colleges and uni- administered at the beginning of Students may submit research papers, photographs, litera- Two John Carroll University versities in Northeast Ohio are the contest. Afterward, each student French majors took first and third invited to sponsor one French ma- must maintain an oral interview, in ture, poetry, personal reflections and stories that describe place in the annual “Concours” jor to participate in the contest. French, with three judges who are human rights issues or reflect social justice. The maga- French Contest, sponsored by the Additionally, each professor who is members of the Maison. zine’s editors will be able to help students select an issue Maison Française de Cleveland on a member of the Maison is permit- The Maison was established in or area on which to write. Please send questions and/or April 11 and 12. The Maison, an ted to sponsor a student. However 1918. In addition to the Concours, American non-profit organization, only four students per school may the foundation administers sev- submissions to [email protected]. Submis- serves to promote French conversa- participate, according to Martha eral programs, including lectures on sions will be accepted through the end of April. tion and cultural activities within the Pereszlenyi-Pinter, a JCU French French Art, literature and politics. Greater Cleveland area. professor and director of the Con- The Concours, which translates Ryan Baker won first place and cours. in English as “French Contest,” Student Union Golf Outing Juliana Reifsnyder won third. They Baldwin-Wallace, Hiram, also invites Cuyahoga high school received $400 and $200 respec- Youngstown State, Kent State, students to participate in a contest tively. Cleveland State, Akron, Case West- independent of the one offered at The JCU Student Union will sponsor a golf outing Helene Sanko and Marvin Rich- ern, Wooster and Oberlin sponsored the college level. on Friday, May 2 at Fowlers Mill Golf Course. Tickets ards of JCU’s Department of Clas- students in the contest. Hiram, Akron and Wooster stu- are $20 and include an 18-hole round of golf, lunch and sical and Modern Languages and Contestants are given two hours dents also earned high placement. range balls. The Student Union is currently negotiating From NIEHOFF, p. 1 students’ tuition, JCU does not quality state schools are giving,” free rental golf clubs with the course. A portion of the Physical renovations to the necessarily have this option. Niehoff said. ticket sales will go to the Thea Bowman Center and prizes University, such as converting the “We cannot afford what our Niehoff said that the 14 service will be handed out. There are 72 spots available on a first temporary parking lot into another competitors can do,” Niefhoff said. and immersion trips over the past come, first serve basis. Please sign up in the Atrium dur- quad and building a new student “Students can’t afford our tuition.” years exemplify this commitment. A center, have yet to take place due to This seems to be problematic for total of 27,000 hours of community ing lunch time hours. For more information, please con- the lack of financial support. university enrollment. Currently, the service were completed by 1,200 tact Josh Merkle at [email protected]. Niehoff discussed JCU’s status undergraduate program holds less students in the past academic year. among other Jesuit universities. He than 3,000 students. New majors such as cell biol- blames the way in which prospec- According to Niehoff, the stu- ogy and environmental science, Free Speech Forum tive students search for schools via dent population is at an unprec- along with the restructuring of the search engines. Under these condi- edented low. graduate program have promoted tions, some of JCU’s programs will Yet amidst such adversity, JCU’s university development. There will be an open forum regarding the First Amend- not appear on the search results due commitment to the Jesuit mission The Carroll Fund reached a ment in the Dolan Atrium today at 7 p.m. There will be a to the larger programs offered at may make up for what state univer- record high this year, and 5,549 non- panel discussion with Chris Kerr and professors Lauren other universities. sities lack in quality. alumni donated to the University. Bowen, Richard Hendrickson and Sara Schiavoni. Free While other schools such as “We might as well have the Niehoff sees improved compensa- Case Western, are able to look to University of Phoenix as the state tion and more programming ideas food will be available. All are welcome and encouraged endowment funds to subsidize school system, that’s the kind of in the immediate future. to attend. Campus Safety Log S.W.A.T. Team The S.W.A.T. Team, formally known as the Mentorship April 15, 2007 April 17, 2008 Program, is now accepting applications. Members will A student reported a theft at Criminal mischief was be able to move on to campus early, earn $100 in Carroll 2:18 p.m. reported at 12:58 a.m. Cash and receive two free T-shirts. For questions and/or applications, please e-mail [email protected].

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Maura Jochum task with quality customer service in the bake shop, accord- Staff Reporter ing to Caroll. Carroll said about the struggles of the first year, “We were A sweet aroma greets customers as they peek inside and here seven days a week, from March until January, sometimes gaze longingly at the cakes displayed along the walls of The up to 18 hours a day. We would go home, sleep for four or six White Flower Cake Shoppe. hours and come right back to do it all again.” There is a bright-colored cake with at least four differ- People told them they were not going to be able to survive, ent tiers, each with a different pattern, resembling carefully but comments such as that only served to reinforce their packaged gifts. Another cake alternates between pink and dedication. white tiers with a black lace pattern covering the white layers. “We knew this is what we had to do if we were going to Classic wedding cakes, covered in hand sculpted flowers or make it work,” said Carroll. tiny bows, add a flair of elegance to the bakery. Carroll attributes the success of The White Flower Cake The White Flower Cake Shoppe at La Place in Beach- Shoppe to the strong partnership she and Bozich have. The wood, Ohio, is the product of Marianne Carroll and Lauren process is the result of their collaboration and recognition Bozich’s dedication to bringing a different type of bakery to of the fact that their strengths lie in different aspects of the the Cleveland area. Their emphasis is on creating a work of business. Bozich completes more of the cake work and is the edible art in each cake they design. stronger artist while Carroll is out with the public more, car- They use classic American recipes for all of their cakes rying out the marketing aspect of the business. and frostings, and offer a variety of fillings from chocolate Over the last year, Carroll and Bozich have definitely made a ganache to fresh fruits. name for themselves through The White Flower Cake Shoppe. Carroll and Bozich opened the shop in March 2007 and They have built a positive reputation and have appeared on have been tremendously successful ever since. Best friends local television stations about 15 times. The constant media since the age of 12, Carroll and Bozich grew up together attention has made people curious and the typical down time in Mentor. They were born just two days apart and Carroll of January to March that most bake shops experience never describes Bozich as “being just like a sister” to her. The best happened to The White Flower Cake Shoppe. friends went their separate ways during college, but still kept Media attention hit a high point for the designers when the in touch. As Carroll studied the fine arts at Columbus College Food Network called just days before the one-year anniversary of Art and Design, Bozich studied sculpture and movie making of The White Flower Cake Shoppe’s opening to invite the pair techniques and effects at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. to participate in the Food Network’s Cake Challenge show. Photo taken by Maura Jochum “After college we were wondering what we were going to Carroll remembers being in the grocery store when Bozich do with our degrees,” said Carroll. The Daphne is one of the many edible works of art at called with the news. They both loved to bake growing up and Carroll said she La Place’s The White Flower Cake Shoppe. They were thrilled that not only had the Food Network has fond memories of baking with her mom for her dad and found them after just a year in business, but also that they brothers. Then, somewhere along the way, they decided to many creations, eventually discovered the perfect recipes that would be the first Cleveland bake shop featured on the Food take their interests and bring their artistic experience into the would become the staples in their business. Network’s show. The show is slated to air sometime in July culinary world. The transition from the original production kitchen, where or August. The women never took any formal culinary classes. Carroll and Bozich started out, to the retail outlet and bake Now, a little over a year since the opening of The White Instead, the pair spent endless hours in the kitchen going shop at La Place, was not the an easy task. Dealing with the Flower Cake Shoppe, Carroll and Bozich have settled into a through a trial and error process. They took classic recipes for retail aspect of their business was completely new and cer- routine and are confidently heading into this wedding season. various cake flavors, butter cream frostings and fillings and, tainly presented a challenge. There was a difference between With a dependable staff and a wonderful reputation, the women with the assistance of family and friends who sampled their focusing strictly on designing the cakes and balancing that are incredibly grateful for their successes.

With this ring, I thee wed... Hollywood celebrities are taking the plunge and starting families at very young ages

Photo courtesy of blog.dr2ooo.com Sarah Miller one spouse’s career skyrockets, and the others Staff Reporter remains relatively stagnant. The discrepancies in popularity and money arising from this scenario are the marriage eventually ended in Earlier this month, 23-year-old Ashlee Simpson announced breaking points. divorce, but not before the birth of her engagement to Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz. Quickly Even those that seemed perfect, like America’s their long-haired son Ryder Russell. following on the heels of that announcement, an unnamed sweethearts Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe, who Perhaps one of the most famous bad mar- source confirmed to People Magazine that not only is the married when they were just 23 and 24 respectively, eventu- riages was 22-year-old Britney Spears’ surprising choice of couple engaged, but they are also expecting a baby. With this ally failed. a husband in her 2004 nuptials to the greasy wannabe-rapper revelation, Simpson joined the growing trend of young Hol- Witherspoon and Phillipe seemed like the poster couple Kevin Federline (this on the heels of that memorable 55-hour lywood starlets getting engaged, married or pregnant. for happy marriages, praising the benefits of couples counsel- marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander). According to popsugar.com, Ashlee Simpson said, “We ing and produced two beautiful children. So it was shocking Spears’ marriage seemed volatile and troubled from the know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete when they separated and later divorced after six years of beginning and was constantly rocked with rumors of violence and I and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because marriage. and separation. Once the two finally separated and Britney you guys are the best. Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson also seemed blissfully shaved her head, it seemed to become evident that Federline happily engaged.” in love after their televised 2002 wedding, but after constant was the stabilizing force in the strange marriage. Today, Hollywood’s young stars are tying the knot at ex- break-up rumors, an ill-conceived MTV reality show and One would think she would learn from her sister’s mis- tremely early ages. The trend started gaining momentum in ludicrous “chicken or fish” dilemmas, the couple called it take, but such is not the case for young Jamie Lynn Spears. 1994 when then 19-year-old Drew Barrymore got married. quits after four years. The actress became pregnant with longtime boyfriend Casey Unfortunately, most of these young marriages end in di- Some marriages, though, seemed doomed to fail from the Aldridge’s child at only 16-years-old. vorce. It seems as though it has become standard in Hollywood beginning. Who can forget “Home Alone” star Macaulay Ashlee Simpson’s current situation should not come as a for stars to marry young and split up within five years. It is as Culkin’s highly publicized 1998 marriage to actress Rachel surprise to anyone familiar with the bizarre world that is our if those first marriages are just trial runs, expected to fail. Miner at the tender age of 19? Their marriage lasted a whole entertainment industry. She is another young woman who Major factors that usually add to the high divorce rate in two years. should probably have heeded the example of her sister’s failed Hollywood are a large age gap between the partners and the Golden girl Kate Hudson was only 21 when she married marriage, and it remains to be seen how this seemingly happy inexperience of both parties. Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, 13 years her senior. couple will fare once the marriage license is inked, the vows Another factor apparent in most of these divorces is when The two seemed to mix about as well as oil and water and are recited and the midnight feedings begin. 6 Arts & Life April 24, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News O CELEBRITY BL GS

Lena Chapin Asst. Arts & Life Editor

Blogging it is a lot like having an electronic diary for everyone to see. It has been a growing phenomenon since the Internet was first established. People all over the world go to blogging sites daily to write down their thoughts, dreams, goals and ideas. There are blogs for everything from art and music, to scientific findings and just everyday events of ordinary people’s lives. A somewhat new and interesting aspect of the blogging world is that of the celebrity blog. The stars that society is oh-so-obsessed with have recently been opening themselves to the public more and more by way of cyberspace. Now it is pos- sible for fans to get even closer to their celebrity icons by checking up on the latest thoughts and news from the stars’ personal and professional lives. “Who’s writing blogs?” you ask. Well, according to EW.com, celebrities John Mayer like Gene Simmons from the legendary rock and roll band KISS, singer Lilly johnmayer.com/blog Allen, comedian Rosie O’Donnell and singer Victoria Beckham keep updated blogs on their lives. The number of celebrities keeping blogs is quite surpris- ing. It seems that everyone in Hollywood has one. Blogs don’t discriminate against age.Young stars like Avril Lavigne, Pete Wentz and John Mayer blog, as well as older celebrities like Barbra Streisand and Jeff Bridges. The most interesting aspect of the celebrity blogs are that they allow fans to see another side of the stars’ lives. The blogs aren’t always about their latest project or the annoying paparazzi; they are usually about other interests the celeb is interested in. For instance, actress Alyssa Milano from “Who’s the Boss” and “Charmed,” keeps a blog on the L.A. Dodgers. She Alyssa Milano is a huge fan and she knows a lot about the game. On Jackie Robinson Day, alyssa.mlblogs.com Alyssa wrote an entry on alyssa.mlblogs.com with the comment, “It is hard to imagine that just 62 years ago, there was segregation in the sport we love. Having said that, I just read that only eight percent of big leaguers are African American and that’s the lowest level in at least 20 years. So I ask you this: Why do you think this is and what can we do to engage our African American youth in the sport?” Alec Baldwin’s blog contains his opinions on controversial issues like the upcoming elections and global warming. In his most recent post written on April 6 on his huffingtonpost.com blog, he said, “It is wrong to assume that either of these Democrats is less qualified than the other. But Democrats must think like Republicans, now more than ever. Who can win?” Alec Baldwin To some, celebrity blogs are just another way for the famous to promote www.huffingtonpost. themselves and gain even further stardom. But to most, blogging is a creative com/alec-baldwin

and social outlet. The blog gives them a way to connect to others on a more Photos courtesy of Google Images personal level and share their thoughts on things the public doesn’t realize they think about. The celebrity blogging craze is picking up steam because as more and more famous people write them, more people are reading them.

Roger Ebert’s festival still on despite illness Colleen Saunier he was released from the hospital. The Carroll News Despite his recent hospital visits, Ebert has not slowed down. The legendary film festival, Ebertfest, is still scheduled Two thumbs up for film critic Roger Ebert’s successful to kick off April 23 at the University of Illinois. fight against cancer. The Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, This is the tenth annual Ebertfest. It was originally known who writes for the Chicago Sun Times, underwent his third as Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival, but more com- surgery on his throat in January 2008. monly, it is referred to as Ebertfest. Ebert was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002 when The College of Media at the University of Illinois will host doctors found a cancerous growth on his salivary gland. the event at their Virginia Theatre. Roger Ebert is a native of These types of cancer are seldom seen and often grow rather the adjoining town of Urbana, Ill., and is an alumnus of the slowly. University. Ebert was lucky that doctors found the cancer in an early Ebert said on his Web site, “As film exhibition in North stage, but his problems did not stop there. In July 2007, he was America crowds itself ever more narrowly into predictable left barely able to speak because of an emergency surgery that commercial fodder for an undemanding audience, we applaud repaired a burst blood vessel very close to the place where the those brave, free spirits who still hold faith with the unlimited cancerous growth was removed a few months earlier. potential of the cinema.” The cancer left Ebert completely unable to speak after a Ebertfest is unlike typical film festivals. It does not ac- third surgery was performed earlier this year. A tracheotomy cept submissions. Ebert selects films for the festival which was completed– a procedure that opens an airway through an have been overlooked by the public or by film distribution incision in the windpipe. companies. Even though Ebert is still without a voice, doctors say that The films presented at the festival are chosen from a his recent battle with cancer has been won for now, and hopes Photo courtesy of AP selection of movies Ebert sees in the course of his normal are still high for his voice to recover. Roger Ebert’s 2008 Ebertfest will kick off on April 23. reviewing work. Ebert’s frequent hospital visits don’t stop there. He returned There will be 13 films shown over five days at the 2008 for another non-cancer related surgery this month. After Ebert going physical therapy in preparation for his film festival, he Ebertfest. The films range from romantic comedies to psycho- tripped at the Pritikin Center in Florida where he was under- suffered a minor hip injury. The injury was taken care of and logical political dramas. Arts & Life 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com April 24, 2008

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Water covers 70 percent of the Earth, The Carroll News covers the rest 12 Features 13 April 24, 2008 Featureswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com April 24, 2008 La u r e n Kee n a n ‘11 Lauren Baldarelli ‘10 - Chicago, Ill. - Hermitage, Pa. How long have you lived in Chicago? I have lived in the city my whole life. Where is Hermitage located? Do you enjoy living in the city? Hermitage is about an hour north of Pittsburgh and an hour east I love living in the city! There’s something to do at all times. There are amazing of Cleveland. restaurants and shopping, and there are different events all year long. I plan on Do you enjoy living in the country? always living in the city! I do enjoy living in Hermitage because I’m not much of a city kind of What’s the biggest difference between your hometown and girl.

Cleveland? Photo taken by Bob Seeholzer What’s the biggest difference between your hometown and Cleveland? The biggest difference between Chicago and Cleveland would be population size (Chicago is much bigger) and the options for entertainment are far greater The biggest difference between Hermitage and Cleveland is that there’s a in Chicago. lot more to do here. Do you plan on returning home after graduation? Do you plan on returning home after graduation? Yes, I want to attend law school in Chicago because I want to practice law After graduation I plan to live out West, however, I plan to be in there. Hermitage often to visit my family. What’s the best part about living in your hometown? What’s the best part about living in your hometown? The best part of living in Chicago is the energy of the city, the people and the Hermitage is tiny, but it’s super cute and I multitude of options for dining, shopping, entertainment, etc. right outside wouldn’t change it if I could. your front door. Are there any common stereotypes Are there any common stereotypes associated with where associated with where you live? you live? i t y or Everyone always says I’m from this crazy wild I’m not sure if this would be considered a stereotype, but everyone thinks C farm town that no one has ever heard of. Like Chicago is called “The Windy City” because it’s windy. It actually got this name most small towns, it has its farms but they aren’t because of the politicians at the time of the World’s Fair in Chicago in 1893. all there is to Hermitage. Country Photo taken by Bob Seeholzer Four JCU students sound off on their Nick Habursky ‘09 Er i n Fl a h e r t y ‘11 hometowns and how - St. Clairsville, Ohio - New York, N.Y. they have adapted to Where in Ohio is St. Clairsville? Cleveland It is in eastern Ohio, about a half-hour from Steubenville. What part of New York City are you from? Do you enjoy living in the Greater Cleveland area? Yes, I enjoy it very much. There is much more to do in the city Manhattan, N.Y. Do you enjoy living in the city? whether it be a concert, museum, sports event or just a unique place to hang out. At home, we lack a variety of places like that. I miss the city so much . . . it’s just such a different lifestyle. But the What’s the biggest difference between your suburbs definitely are more of a family environment; I feel like I missed hometown and Cleveland? something by not having a backyard! The biggest difference would have to be the amount of people. I live What’s the biggest difference between your hometown in a small town with a small population. Cleveland has a much larger and Cleveland? population. Do you plan on returning home after graduation? Mobility . . . I still don’t have my driver’s license! I’ve always been able I don’t plan on returning. While it was a great place to grow up and a to hop on the train, hail a cab or walk. I also miss the variety that the really nice town to live in, I feel like there are greater opportunities city offers; I feel like we always end up going to the same places around and more to do in larger cities. Carroll. What’s the best part about living in your Do you plan on returning home after graduation? hometown? No, my next permanent stop is going to be some place a little warmer, It has a nice small town feel to it. Because the population is smaller, but I’m sure I’ll visit. you feel like you know a lot of people. You can form a friendship with What’s the best part about living in your hometown? your banker, owner of the local grocery store or manager of the restaurant. Also, we are the county seat for Belmont County so we I can literally get anything I want at any hour of the day. I still forget have a beautiful courthouse. (and hate) that hardly anything in Cleveland is open 24 hours a day! Are there any common stereotypes associated with Are there any common stereotypes associated with where you live? where you live? A lot of people seem to think I live on a farm or near farm

Photo taken by Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com The accent– I don’t really have one at all! Bob Seeholzer land. I don’t live on or near a farm. 14 April 24, 2008 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News Lethal injection is OK Pennsylvania The High Court ruled that Kentucky’s method of lethal injection is not cruel and unusual Max Flessner immediately. primary World News Editor This decision set the question of how to proceed with litigation against the death When the question of whether or not penalty in the United States. According to lethal injection, as applied in Kentucky, was political science professor Sara Schiavoni, the a violation of the Eighth Amendment’s cruel new question, tailored around language in the and unusual punishment clause, the Supreme controlling opinion, will be “what standard Court decided last week that it was not. should be applied in evaluating the risk of The case involved two Kentucky inmates error in light of other alternatives.” Results: who are both on death row after being found It is unclear as to whether or not other states guilty of double-murder. The question raised will model their method of execution after was with the method of lethal injection. Kentucky’s now that it has been approved by Vote percent Pa. delegates Total delegates The method is a three-step cocktail that the Court. According to Schiavoni, Kentucky first numbs the victim, then paralyzes them does not have the best system of execution. Clinton 55 52 1,556 and finally kills them. There has been evi- It was, however, good enough to pass the dence to show that the person being lethally scrutiny of the Court, so the question remains: Obama injected undergoes serious pain during their How bad does a method of execution have to 45 46 1,694 execution but cannot show it due to their be before the Court will declare it a violation paralysis. of Eighth Amendment rights? * Results with 99 percent of Pa. precincts reporting Compiled from CNN.com In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the In a dissenting opinion, Ginsberg raised Kentucky method of lethal injection was not this point. She listed states that have better From POPE, p.1 ideals, not a Catholic doctrine. “John Car- an Eighth Amendment violation. methods of execution than Kentucky, includ- roll University adheres to Catholic ideals, Although this may seem like a strong rul- ing Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana and He addressed the issue that the challeng- but there are places where we fall short,” ing, there were eight different opinions writ- Missouri in her written opinion. ing part of this doctrine is where to draw the Ryan said. “Truth invites a response, so we ten; the controlling opinion, by Chief Justice The state of Ohio has had major flaws with line between academic freedom and Catholic fall short on the appeal of truth to the entire John Roberts, had three signatures, the most their system of execution in the recent past. In ideals. human-being,” Ryan said. of any of the opinions. Lucasville, Ohio, during an execution in 2007, “Generally, people wouldn’t disagree that Ryan also pointed out that he thought the Those signatures included Roberts, Jus- it took so long for the procedure to occur that parting from Catholic ideals could be prob- letter that Benedict drafted to the Catholic tice Anthony Kennedy and Justice Samuel the victim, Christopher Newton, requested to lematic,” Lauritzen said. universities and colleges was very “helpful Alito, Jr. get up and take a bathroom break before re- However, he did say that JCU does a good and well thought-out.” Kennedy was the only one of the nine to suming his execution, according to CBSNews. job of balancing these two factions of the The letter pointed out that it is not a mat- not author his own opinion. A normal execution takes about 20 minutes; campus. “The University does a really good ter of how many Catholic students that an Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and David Newton’s took just under two hours. job of pursuing truth,” Lauritzen said. “By institution has, it is a matter of the conviction Souter voted against the decision, each writing Massachusetts District Judge Stephen Os- and large the faculty feels supported to pursue that those students hold and while freedom is their own opinion as to why. trach suggested that the convoluted precedent their research and feel like they have freedom important, students still need to find God. Despite the fact that Alito signed on to set by the Court will make things very difficult in the classroom,” he said. “What he was trying to say was that aca- the controlling opinion, he still wrote his for trial judges when dealing with cases that President of JCU, the Rev. Robert Niehoff, demic freedom and commitment to faith may own opinion criticizing Roberts, writing the could involve the death penalty. agreed that the University does a good job of seem like contradictions, but reason and faith opinion was open to “misinterpretation” and “Several different opinions don’t give clear living up to the message that Pope Benedict compliment each other,” said Doris Donnelly, might lead to a “litigation gridlock.” guidance to trial courts, which is the role of XVI delivered in the speech that he attended. religious studies professor and chair of the Senior Associate Justice John Paul Stevens the Supreme Court,” he said. He also offered insight into how JCU will Cardinal Suenens Center. voted in the majority on this case, but his opin- Ostrach also added that, as a judge, it is continue to approve their Catholic identity. “The right wing expected him to critique ion seemed to hint that there are constitutional important to not compromise reason with “We will continue to strengthen our Catholic education– to ask Catholics to hold and policy issues with the death penalty. The pragmatism on something as important as the campus ministry and service programs and the line on abortion and stem cell research,” opinion said that “state-sanctioned killing” is death penalty. enhance our Catholic Studies offerings with Donnelly said. “Instead he came out with a “becoming more and more anachronistic.” It is likely that, with all the problems that the Chair in Catholic Systematic Theology pastoral message of understanding,” she said. Many critics are equating this statement Ohio has with their method of execution, and, I hope soon, a chair in Catholic Social The expectation of the Pope to come down by Stevens to a statement that Justice Harry either the state legislature, department of cor- Thought,” said Niehoff. harshly on Catholic education was due to Blackmun made shortly before leaving the rections or state court system will get involved The Rev. Francis Ryan, assistant English some of his work as a Cardinal, but he has a court in 1994 which said, “I no longer shall to create a sense of uniformity towards the professor and department chair said, “Bene- different job now, Ryan said. tinker with the machinery of death.” method of execution in Ohio. dict is not an enemy of academic freedom. He The Pope asked if faith was tangible at Stevens turned 88 on Monday and is not Ostrach suggested that this is the best that phrases his advice very carefully.” Catholic institutions, liturgically, sacramen- expected to sit on the Court much longer. can be done for a few years. “With the low However, according to Ryan, there are tally and through prayer. While the High Court was evaluating this number of cases that the Supreme Court hears limits to academic freedom. For example, “We do a good job of that here at JCU,” case, they had expressed that they would stop each year, it is not likely that they will return moral limits arise and schools cannot promote Ryan said. “Do we need to do more? Yes, we all executions until the issue was resolved; to the issue of the death penalty for the next murder, Ryan suggested. do. But this is a place that is trying really hard now that the Court has ruled on this issue, couple,” he said. He also pointed out the distinction in and doing a decent job. And we’re doing it states are free to continue with lethal injection “The death penalty will most likely contin- language that Pope Benedict XVI used in his together, both believers and non-believers. I as a form of execution. Florida has announced ue as normal, this ruling does not necessarily speech. He urged schools to follow Catholic wouldn’t be here if we weren’t,” he said. that it will continue with scheduled executions make it vulnerable,” Ostrach added. Idaho to choose Obama, Hillary or prisoner Nick Alberstadt beth Stiles said do well,” Stiles said. Judd may not be able to Staff Reporter there may not be make an impact on the numbers in the race, a rule against it but if he wins votes it could affect the cam- 2008 Idaho Voters in Idaho might be surprised to in Idaho. paigns of the major party candidates. With all see a third candidate for the Democratic When it the recent bickering between candidates, and Democratic presidential nomination on their primary comes to the the disclosure of their substantial incomes, ballots. Alongside Senators Hillary Clinton rules that govern “there may be room for a guy not from the Primary Ballot and Barack Obama, citizens of Idaho will primaries, “It’s upper-crust,” Stiles said. “That doesn’t mean be able to vote for 49-year-old Texas federal up to the states,” him [Judd],” she was quick to add. prison inmate Keith Russell Judd in their May she said. There Stiles also said, if Judd does happen to 27 primary. may be no law AP Photo garner some votes, it could mean the candi- Barack Obama Judd, an inmate at Beaumont Federal against him as a Keith Russell Judd dates are not campaigning as they should. If a Correctional Institute in Texas, was jailed prisoner contest- Texas prison inmate is able to earn presidential for threats he made at the University of ing the primary. primary votes, it could cause a change in cam- Hillary Clinton New Mexico in 1999 and is due for release Concerning delegates, Stiles said that paign tactics for the major candidates. in 2013 neither candidate can reach the magic number This was not Judd’s first bid for the White Keith Russell Judd was able to get on the ballot by sub- of 2025 delegates. If Judd ends up winning House. In 2004, Judd was also on the Idaho mitting the required $1,000 fee, along with delegates in the primary, it is of little conse- ballot as a write-in candidate, though he failed Judd a notarized form. Though it is unusual for quence to the overall fight for the nomina- to win any votes. This year, Judd also qualified Judd to be on the ballot since he is a prison tion. “Maybe if he won Idaho he could have to be on the ballot as a write-in candidate in inmate, professor of political science Eliza- some impact, but more than likely he won’t Kentucky, California, Florida and Indiana. World News 15 The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com April 24, 2008 Mexico getting tough Your world... Government cracking down on drug cartels Kristin Rudman Illegal narcotics such as marijuana, co- to the Max Staff Reporter caine and methamphetamines are hot com- modities for drug dealers. In an attempt to control the war surround- Not only are these narcotics being sold in Taking JCU seriously ing drug cartels and organized crime, Presi- Mexico, but drug traffickers are crossing the dent Felipe Calderon of Mexico has deployed U.S. border to aid one of its largest clients, - not philosophy soldiers of the Mexican military to border the American people. drug-ridden towns such as Ciudad Juarez. “I think as long as the U.S. treats drugs Over the past few weeks, Calderon has sent as a criminal problem rather than a public some 30,000 soldiers and federal officers to health problem, the black market will always Max Flessner The great thinkers of our time are the dozens of states throughout Mexico. provide a high incentive for drug trafficking World News Editor people that will solve the major social issues in America, and to achieve a lasting and effec- In Mexican cities such as Tijuana, Reynosa from and through Mexico,” said Hahn. “The It has been said that education is the silver tive solution it is important to be well-versed and Matamoros, organized crime-related vio- demand is right here among us. It’s our friends bullet; the one thing that can create solutions in several different areas of academia. It is lence continues to rise. Newsweek estimates and families.” to the social and political issues we encounter also important to be able to accept a plural- that across the country last year, some 2,500 This demand from many American citi- every day. ity of ideas when thinking about solutions people were killed in organized crime-related zens comes from across the entire country, As we graduate and continue along our and at a school like JCU, a liberal arts and violence. Newsweek also reports that not even and includes citizens from Northeast Ohio. chosen career path– whether it be in medicine, Catholic institution, we have a rare opportu- four months into the new year, unofficial tal- This increased usage of illegal narcotics law, education, social justice, journalism or nity to increase our understanding of what lies are as high as 850 deaths. from Mexico has brought violence to parts any other field– we have a unique opportunity that means. Mexico’s financial economy has led to cor- of America. to address issues head on and make this a bet- Unfortunately, that is not to what we, as ruption among some of its citizens, political Many southwestern states near the border ter country, and world, to live in. students, aspire. We worry more about how officials and even law enforcement officers. have been affected by the drug war and vio- There are problems that are repeatedly dis- much money we will make and where we Drug dealing and trafficking between drug lence from the Mexican cartels. cussed, yet, there seems to be no solutions in will have to relocate for our first job. These cartels has contributed to the rising level of “It’s a war among rival drug cartels and sight. How do we help the poor? What should trivial matters cannot, and should not, take violence amongst rival gangs. that has spilled over to the U.S. a little, but we do about Social Security? Is there a solu- precedence over making the world we live “Mexico is really a third-world country for the most part the violence has stayed in tion to the healthcare or climate crisis? Should in better. and the standard of living is low,” said Dwight Mexico,” said Bob Kolesar, assistant pro- we be fighting a war? These are all things that When we, as a society, are trying to fix Hahn, assistant professor of political science fessor of history and director of the honors will need to be addressed in the very near social issues, we too often turn our attention at John Carroll University. “Drug trafficking program at JCU. “The Mexican government future for America to proceed successfully to silly issues – issues like banning gay-mar- has been long standing. Officials and police is trying to solve this now with the army, but into the 21st century and beyond. riage – rather than trying to solve problems enforcers are so poorly paid, so the ability to at this point it has created more violence.” There are Band-Aid solutions in the works that will make our world better, and the world corrupt officials is large,” he added. Despite the violence, Americans continue right now, but as administrations and parties of those who will come after us. Another problem that Calderon faces is to use illegal narcotics from Mexico, which change, so will the answers to these ques- If education really is the key, then it is the ability to corrupt soldiers. Newsweek are transported across the border in a number tions. The inconsistent solutions cannot have time to take it more seriously. It’s time to reported that in 2007, more than 18,000 of ways. a lasting impact. actually sit down and read that book that soldiers deserted, and reports of deserters Modes of exportation include transporting If we, as a country, want lasting solutions has been sitting on a shelf for years, to go to joining the drug cartels as “zetas,” or hired supplies by cars and trucks that are driven then we need to create them for ourselves and class and also to experience the world around guns, are growing. directly across the border and drug mules. The this, our education, is where it starts. us. Don’t stay shackled in your dorm room “Unfortunately it’s probably the case that 2,000 miles of the U.S.-Mexican border poses Bad news– this means that it might be studying; to have an understanding of issues local and federal police forces have been a problem of stopping the illegal shipment of important to take the core seriously, and your in this world you need to experience them. corrupted by drug trade,” said Hahn. “That’s drugs into America. major work more so. While I have completed The only way to do that is to go out and be why the federal government has been relying “We’ve had an explosion of truck traffic the core, I’m not sure that I did it right. Look- a part of them. on the use of the Mexican army. The problem because of trade, and you can’t inspect every ing back, I’m pretty sure my main focus was So read a book worth reading, travel to with this is that political officials are bribed truck or car,” said Kolesar. to simply “knock those classes out.” I know a foreign country and have fun with your and corrupted,” he said. “The United States is the market, and it’s a few professors who are going to kill me for friends. But always be observant of the Despite an increase in the number of de- about getting drugs to the market that pay saying that. world around you and be thinking of ways serting military members who join the drug for it. Our criminalization of drugs has cre- If I had an extra $60,000 I’m not sure that that you can help fix it; for if we don’t, we cartels as zetas, there are still many men stay- ated a lucrative market, and the illegal drug I’d turn down the opportunity to redo some of will be writing a bleak future, for us and for ing the course and attempting to protect the trade is estimated to be a very large part of the classes I took and be more serious about our children. Mexican cities that have been infested with our economy. It’s much higher than what we them – well everything but philosophy, thank crime from drug lords and traffickers. would suspect,” Kolesar added. God that’s over. Contact Max at: [email protected] Bush makes controversial commitment to climate Bridget Lynch utility industry, saying legislation approved last decades, during which the government es- Staff Reporter power plants need to “I do feel it is too year, U.S. carbon dioxide timates heat-trapping emissions from U.S. President Bush called for a halt in the stabilize carbon diox- emissions are expected to electric power plants alone are expected to growth of greenhouse gases by 2025, ac- ide pollution within 15 little too late.” increase about ten percent grow by 16 percent. knowledging the need to head-off serious years and reduce them by 2025. A climate bill expected to be taken up by climate change. after that. - Nick Baumgartner All three presidential the Senate in June would call for a 19 percent The plan came under fire immediately from While characterized contenders are support- reduction in greenhouse gases by 2025 and environmentalists and congressional Demo- by the White House as Chemistry professor ers of mandatory limits about a 70 percent reduction by mid-century crats who favor mandatory emission cuts, a fresh strategy to attack to reduce climate changing from power plants, transportation and indus- a position also held by all three presidential climate change, the president gave no new pollution, mainly carbon dioxide from the trial sources. contenders. proposals for achieving these pollution reduc- burning of fossil fuels. Sen. John McCain, Bush called such a requirement unrealistic Bush, in a Rose Garden address last tions. the presumptive GOP nominee, has been a co- and economically damaging, but indicated Wednesday, set a specific target date for U.S. He cited, instead, measures already en- sponsor of mandatory emissions’ cap legisla- that he would like to see some congressional climate pollution reductions for the first time acted such as a 40 percent increase in auto fuel tion. Democratic candidates Senators Barack action on climate this year to avert what aides and said he was ready to commit to a binding economy, a requirement for a huge increase Obama and Hillary Clinton both have said have characterized as a train wreck of regula- international agreement on long-term reduc- in use of ethanol and other biofuels and some they would make binding emissions reduction tions under existing laws such as the Clean Air tions as long as other countries such as China efficiency standards, as well as a push for requirements a top priority. Some conser- Act and Endangered Species Act. do the same. developing clean energy technologies. vative House Republicans have expressed These laws “were never meant to regu- “There is a wrong way and a right way to “I do feel it is too little too late, but I’m not privately to the White House concern about late global climate change,” said Bush, and approach reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” sure how it will affect business in Northeast Bush’s call for a timetable for emission reduc- would “make the federal government act like Bush said, making clear that he opposes a Sen- Ohio or business in general in the U.S.,” said tions, while other congressional Republicans a local planning and zoning board.” A year ate measure that would impose mandatory Nick Baumgartner, professor of chemistry at said they welcomed the president becoming ago, the Supreme Court declared that carbon limits on greenhouse gases beginning in five John Carroll University. “Will these added more engaged in the issue. dioxide is a pollutant under the Clean Air Act years, followed by annual reductions. requirements actually create more jobs and “The president has articulated a progres- and directed the Environmental Protection “Bad legislation would impose tremendous stimulate the economy? I don’t have the an- sive vision for a comprehensive solution to Agency to determine whether carbon dioxide costs on our economy and American families swers, but I do know we all need to consider climate change,” Sen. George Voinovich, is endangering public health or welfare. If so, without accomplishing the important climate how we can help to solve the problems that R-Ohio, told The Carroll News. the court said the EPA must regulate carbon change goals we share,” the president said. continued global warming will cause,” he The senator has voiced concern about the dioxide emissions. This new plan may affect He said that he envisions a comprehensive added. economic cost of the Senate climate bill. Still, international talks that have been scheduled blend of market incentives and regulations that Environmentalists said the Energy Depart- Senate Democrats and environmentalists said in Paris this summer and were initially meant would encourage clean and efficient energy ment’s own forecasts have shown that even the president’s plan would allow continued to focus on reducing trade barriers to environ- technologies. And he singled out the electric with those advances, encompassed in energy growth of greenhouse gases for nearly two mentally friendly technology. 16 World News - Business April 24, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Will mergers make money? Meghan Wolf Staff Reporter

The recent merging of companies in the airline industry is now bent on raising rev- enues, which have been in a slump since 2001. The combination of the Delta and Northwest airline companies has resulted in predictions of a financial lift. “It’s not an industry that works,” said Mark Cooper, research director for the Consumer Federation of America. “We’re now getting to the point where there are so few carriers left, and they still can’t make money.” The Airline Deregulation Act passed in 1978 resulted in competition between airlines that lead to the lowering of airfares by more than 50 percent. The 9/11 attacks hurt the industry even more with its subsequent drastic cuts on sales. Since then, an estimated $29 billion has been lost by major airlines. As of April 15, Delta and Northwest have AP Photo made a deal to merge, a move that is expected Delta and Northwest airlines have merged and because neither airline had a hub at Cleveland-Hopkins International to rejuvenate profits. The consolidation of the Airport, it is unlikely that the merger will have any significant short-term benefits for the Cleveland economy. airlines is expected to cut back on the num- ber of available flights and thus increase the John Carroll University, said that the results of ple to the Federal Aviation Administration,” both of these can be done with the merger. demand for available seats. Delta and Northwest merging will have little Soper said. “If Democrats are dominating the But chief analyst of AirlineForecasts, Vaughn If the demand were to go up, the ticket short-term effect on Cleveland because those FAA board, they are less likely to approve Cordle, predicts that with the current price of prices would follow. airlines do not have airport hubs in the city. mergers than the current FAA board.” oil, the top 12 airline carriers will still lose “There’s no doubt in my mind fares are “The long-run effect is that they may cause Soper said that the current FAA board leans about $9 billion. going to go up,” said Rick Seaney from Fare- Continental to merge with another airline, more Republican, so it is more likely to allow Nevertheless, in the limited span of time Compare.com, which tracks airplane ticket such as United or American Airlines. If that the mergers to go through than the new ap- before the presidential election, the practice prices. “Consumers are deluding themselves were the case, Continental would eventually pointees in an expected future change. of merging appears to be a wide-spreading if they think that’s not the case.” disappear as a separate airline, and the hub The workforce cuts to Delta Airlines reality for the airline industry. The benefits from the current state of de- at Cleveland would probably disappear,” upon merging are expected to be minimal, “Consolidation, if done properly, could re- creased travel fare have gone to consumers. said Soper. according to Richard Anderson, Delta chief sult in a much healthier industry which would The steadily reduced price of plane tickets Soper speculated that a year or two could executive. be good for our employees, our customers and make the luxury of air travel more available be all the time it takes. “The reason for that However, that expectation is highly ques- the communities we serve,” said Doug Parker, to the average American. is that the airlines are trying to speed up tioned by airline experts as being a claim chief executive of U.S. Airways. Those benefits for individual consum- their mergers for the presidential election,” meant to quell the opposition. “Rest assured if [we choose] to participate ers are expected to end if the consolidation he added. The issue of whether mergers can really in any industry consolidation, we will do so achieves the effect intended. “The expectation is that a Democrat will be be expected to turn significant profits and cut because we believe it is the best interests of Jack Soper, a professor of economics at in the White House, and that he’ll appoint peo- losses is still up for debate. Anderson said that our employees and our airline,” he added. Getting down to business: Dollar down on euro Keepin’ it in the 216 Nakia Walker of room and board,” said Sobisch. “The main The Carroll News issue for JCU students is the primary impact suburbs to move into the metropolitan area. of the dollar against the euro and how it can Large companies based in the suburbs, Pro- The dollar dropped against the euro, hitting affect their downtime,” he added. gressive Insurance for example, who lack an all-time low last Thursday, according to Students are known to travel a great deal downtown offices should be encouraged to The Associated Press. when they are abroad, especially within move into the city itself. Also, residential Since the introduction of the euro, Ameri- Europe because of the relatively low airfares development in the metropolitan area would can markets have been on a decline. within the continent. increase tax revenues. A very positive move in The euro has represented the biggest shift The outcome of the fall of the dollar recent years was the construction of high rise against the dollar in regards to money, income, against the euro has changed the daily ex- condominiums on the West Bank of the Flats. investments and travel in history. penses of traveling abroad and also has placed This attracted many young professionals to The basic reason for the domination of the an increase on traveling expenses, according Tim Evanko make their first home purchase in downtown dollar over the years is because it has not had to Sobisch. Marylou Bontempo Cleveland. a true competitor. “Whether it is the airfare going over [seas], The Carroll News What does this all mean for JCU students? Previously, the euro has threatened to local transportation, hotel or hostels, or food As we move towards our first jobs, we must break $1.60 to the $1, U.S., for the first time and entertainment, everything is about 20 Cleveland’s legacy as the “mistake on consider where we want to begin our adult ever. This would be the most it ever was val- percent higher than last year in countries that the lake” is slowly fading away. The city lives. Cleveland seems like a poor choice ued over the dollar, according to the AP. do have the euro,” said Sobisch. has experienced rough periods, and is in for a starter community based on its current Fifteen countries in Europe, including Aus- Joe McKenna, an economics major at JCU, a “rebuilding process.” The city’s roots in economic state, but if you analyze where the tria, Belgium and Finland, have all changed plans to travel to Europe next semester. “I manufacturing have clearly been abandoned, city is headed, you will realize that staying in over to this unit of money. know how I am being directly affected now, and the plethora of empty factories serve as a Cleveland after graduation is perfectly sen- Since the adoption, the euro has dropped even before I go,” he said. reminder. There have been attempts to reno- sible. Cleveland offers all of the amenities of back under $1.59, according to the AP. The “I am really concerned that I will be un- vate these buildings and to re-introduce them larger, more developed cities such as Chicago dollar has been held back by rate cuts by the able to travel while abroad and experience as restaurants, night clubs and bars; however, or New York, at a considerably lower cost Federal Reserve and economic data. High my study abroad semester to the fullest,” they all seem to have failed. The answer to of living. The city offers three major sports inflation on pricey material goods including McKenna said. “I am really going to have to Cleveland’s problems will be found visible teams, a lakefront for water recreation, a food, oil and leisure activities makes it harder manage my money carefully.” in the redevelopment of infrastructure and widespread variety of theatres and museums, for students at John Carroll University to Sobisch suggested that students traveling expansion of the downtown area. and rich cultural districts at a fraction of the travel or study abroad. to Europe should plan ahead when it comes to Cleveland needs to focus on urban rede- cost of bigger cities. Andreas Sobisch, director of the Center for things like airfare or booking a hotel. velopment, but before the city is able to pump Think of staying in Cleveland as an invest- Global Education at JCU, is very concerned “Shopping online and trying to carefully money into sprucing up the downtown area, ment. Cleveland is currently “trading” at a about the continued slide of the dollar against compare prices using online search tools such it needs the resources to do so. Cleveland is low price. As the city redevelops through new the euro. as Google or hotels.com to find bargains is a lacking the funds required to make the much industry, development of the lakefront and “It means that our programs over there good idea,” he said. needed improvements, and must find a way an expanding medical market, the “trading are getting more expensive,” said Sobisch. Sobisch said that JCU students who plan to raise them. One route is to lure businesses value” of Cleveland will rise. If you buy into He also said that Spain, Italy, Germany and to study abroad should get an International away from the suburbs and into downtown. Cleveland while it is at its low state, you will Ireland are all countries that use the euro and Student ID card from the Economics Depart- This will increase tax revenue, and provide be reaping the benefits of the city’s economic the most popular for JCU students. ment for only $22. This card is specialized the city with funds to begin redevelopment. comeback. It is a blank slate of opportunity, a “The good news for students is that a lot with discounts, travel insurance and more. Programs including tax rebates could be ef- city in need of talented young people to shape of the added costs are absorbed by the Uni- He also recommended avoiding expensive fective and would encourage many businesses its future. Investing in Cleveland will pay versity, which includes tuition and often that cities like London, Rome and Madrid. that are currently nestled into surrounding dividends for the rest of your working life. Take Back the Night An internationally held march and rally to protest and direct action against rape and other forms of violence

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Sponsored by the following JCU Groups: Greek Life, Applied Ethics, Developmental Program- ming, Shula Program in Philosophy, Student Union, Student Affairs, Philosophy Dept., Sociol- ogy Club, SANE nurses, Sociology Dept., Political Science Dept., Communications Dept. 18 April 24, 2008 Sportswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Come-from-behind victory propels JCU to second place Blue Streaks are on the verge of qualifying for the OAC Tournament for first time since the 2004 season

Charlie Duggan lowing Pangallo and Sockel to score Staff Reporter and give JCU a 3-2 lead. Fort preserved the lead until the The John Carroll University bottom of the ninth. baseball team has propelled them- After Fort surrendered two sin- selves into the top of the Ohio gles in a row with one out, Smith Athletic Conference by winning came on to replace Fort on the hill three out of their last four confer- with two men on. ence games. A ground out advanced the run- After a thrilling comeback vic- ners to second and third, followed tory over Wilmington College, the by a hit batsman to load the bases. Blue Streaks are currently 10-4 Just one out away from victory and are tied for second place with and the sweep, Smith would sur- Marietta College. Both teams trail render a walk-off two-run single, first place Heidelberg College by delivering JCU a 4-3 defeat. just one game. It was a loss of firsts for the Blue The thrilling victory took place Streaks, as Fort suffered his first last Saturday when the Blue Streaks loss of the season and JCU lost the found themselves facing a seven- second game of a doubleheader for run deficit against the Quakers in the first time on the season. game two of a doubleheader. JCU then had the chance to shake Senior pitchers Matt Fort and off the loss with a non-conference Brandon Kurtz struggled on the doubleheader at neighborhood mound, combining to give up 13 rival Notre Dame College last hits and seven runs through seven Thursday. innings. Lewis’ solo home run was the Down 7-0 and with just three Photo courtesy of Sports Information lone highlight in the first game as hits through the first six innings, NDC prevailed 7-1. Senior outfielder Sean McCarthy went 2-3, scored a run and drove in a pair during the Blue Streaks the JCU offense finally woke up in Freshman Michael Eden got the comeback victory over Wilmington College. The win moved JCU into a tie for second place in the OAC. the seventh frame. The Blue Streaks start in game two and pitched four scored four runs behind two-run mound in game one and pitched a score of 2-1. Lewis would respond with a scoreless innings en route to a 3-0 singles by seniors Sean McCarthy dandy. Evanko pitched all seven With the victory, Evanko im- triple in the top of the sixth, then victory. and Joe Bott. innings while giving up only one proved to an impressive 6-0 in this would score on a single by Krainz. Robinett gave the offense a boost Junior Chris Cairo’s sacrifice fly run on five hits. his freshman campaign. He lowered Freshman Connor Connell would with two RBI’s in the top of the third in the bottom of the eighth scored However, Evanko’s effort was his earned run average to an OAC relieve Kurtz on the mound and earn and Smith earned his league-leading sophomore Tim O’Brien and tied matched by Brad Hatfield of the best 1.14. his first win of the season. Connell fifth save of the season. the game at seven. Quakers and the Blue Streaks found In addition to his ERA, Evanko was replaced by Smith in the bottom After non-conference games After senior Marty Smith kept themselves deadlocked at one in the leads the league in opposition bat- of the sixth and Smith would record against Case Western Reserve Uni- the Quakers off the scoreboard in bottom of the sixth. ting average with a .145 average his team-high fourth save of the versity and Allegheny College, the the ninth, junior Ryan Lewis would Junior Russell Toth, pinch-hitting against, wins with six, and fewest season to preserve an 8-7 win. Blue Streaks will return to league draw a lead-off walk in the bottom for senior Adam Sockel, sparked the hits allowed with 19. The Blue Streaks would hand play on Saturday against Mount of the inning. inning with a lead-off double. The Blue Streaks started the the ball over to Fort for game two Union College. Lewis then stole second base, Coach Marc Thibeault sent in week in fourth place. They headed against Otterbein. The Purple Raiders will be look- advanced to third on a single by freshman Robert Cool to pinch-run south to take on Otterbein College, After giving up runs in the first ing to get back into the OAC race. junior Michael Krainz, and scored for Toth. That move would pay off hoping to separate themselves from and second innings, Fort took con- Mount Union is currently in fifth on a wild pitch, capping a six-run as Cool was able to use his speed to the Cardinals. trol of the game by allowing only place in the OAC, with the top four rally over the final three innings and score on a sacrifice fly by Cairo and JCU used RBI doubles by juniors two hits until the sixth inning. teams qualifying for the postseason giving John Carroll the sweep. give the Blue Streaks a 2-1 lead. Matt Pangallo and Lewis in the Otterbein took a 2-1 lead into the tournament. The Blue Streaks won game one That extra run would be all second inning to help build an early fifth inning but would not be able to After two more non-conference in a less thrilling, more workman- Evanko would need as he managed 7-2 lead. However, Otterbein would hold onto it for long. games with Oberlin College and The like effort. to hold off the Quakers and escape rally to tie the score in the bottom A ground ball by sophomore College of Wooster, the Blue Streaks Freshman Tony Evanko took the game one, winning the contest by a of the fifth. Bryan Robinett was misplayed, al- will face Heidelberg at home. Senior pitching trio aim at first OAC Tournament birth Tim Ertle The pitching staff claimed the Sports Editor lowest ERA in the OAC. However, even with great pitching, the 2007 The John Carroll University team came one win shy of qualify- baseball season is rounding third ing for the OAC tournament. and heading for home. When the The postseason seems to be well season ends for the Blue Streaks, within reach this season as the Blue coach Marc Thibeault’s squad will Streaks are currently tied for second lose three members that freshman place with Marietta College at 10-4 Tom Schaberl calls “the biggest in league play. Otterbein College leaders on the team– literally.” currently occupies the fourth and Schaberl is referring to the only final position at 7-5. three senior pitchers on the pitch- After this season ends, hopefully ing staff this season– Matt Fort, after the OAC tournament, these Brandon Kurtz and Marty Smith. three will shift focus to different

Fort stands 6 foot 3 inches, while Photo taken by Tim Ertle endeavors. Kurtz and Smith are both listed at 6 Senior pitchers Matt Fort, Brandon Kurtz, and Marty Smith are looking to end their career on a high Fort is currently interviewing for foot 5 inches. jobs with companies such as Aflac note. The trio is closing in on advancing to the OAC Tournament for the first time in their careers. There is nothing small about while still being open to the possi- their contributions on the field 4.99 ERA. are great, the trio would trade it all really good friends,” he said. “We bility that he could continue to play either. Marty Smith owns a 1-2 record in for a chance at the Ohio Athletic all have had really good careers so baseball. If baseball does not work Fort, the only left-hander of out of the bullpen. He has allowed Conference tournament – something hopefully we can cap them off with out, the finance major will find work the group, has used his pinpoint three runs on the year, yet none of that has been deprived of them in an OAC title.” elsewhere. control this season to jump out to them have been earned. each of their last three seasons. And what a way that would be Kurtz and Smith will be seeing a a 5-1 record on the season. He has Smith leads the OAC in saves “We’ve never made the OAC to go out for the trio after finishing lot of each other next year, both as managed 42 strikeouts while sur- with five and is second in appear- tournament before and that’s been below the .500 mark in OAC in each roommates and students in the MBA rendering just five walks, the fewest ances with 13. He has come a long the ultimate goal for us all year of their first two seasons. program here at JCU. in the league. way since his freshman season. long,” said Fort. Things started to turn around last No matter what they do, whether Kurtz has started 13 games “I contemplated quitting after my Smith echoed that sentiment, year as the Blue Streaks went 21-14, they are OAC Champions or not, in each of the last two seasons. freshman season, but I decided to adding that he would love to do it the third highest winning percentage these three will have left their mark. Through seven starts this season, give it another year,” said Smith. with two of his closest friends. in the 33-year history of the JCU They will leave behind big shoes to he owns a record of 2-2 and has a While the individual statistics “We have grown to become baseball program. fill– literally. Sports 19 The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com April 24, 2008 JCU on outside looking in at postseason Team to end regular season on Saturday with big games at Marietta JCU Athletics

Pat Nygaard Scoreboard Staff Reporter APR. 16 - APR. 22 The John Carroll University women’s softball team was riding Baseball Softball high after a doubleheader sweep of Otterbein College, extending JCU 1 JCU 4 their winning streak to four. How- Notre Dame 7 Otterbein 2 ever, Notre Dame College ended the streak by sweeping JCU in a JCU 3 JCU 9 doubleheader on Friday. Notre Dame 0 Otterbein 4 JCU looked to improve their postseason position against Otter- JCU 2 JCU 3 bein, a team that is in the basement of the Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington 1 Notre Dame 4 standings. “Every game is so important for JCU 8 JCU 1 us coming down the stretch,” said Wilmington 7 Notre Dame 4 junior outfielder Jenny Eden. “We need to execute and play the way we Women’s Tennis JCU 9 know how to. If we do, things will Photo courtesy of Sports Information Wilmington 1 take care of themselves.” JCU 8 Sophomore third baseman Julie Marlowe and the rest of the Blue The team took care of business Marietta 1 by sweeping the Cardinals by scores Streaks went 3-3 on the week. They are currently fifth in the OAC. JCU 6 of 4-2 and 9-4. Wilmington 7 In the first game, Otterbein took record to 8-8 on the year. ning was enough to put away JCU, JCU 9 the lead in the top of the third inning In the second game, JCU’s of- as they allowed NDC to score in Muskingum 0 on a solo home run. fense delivered as they jumped only two out of 17 innings. Track & Field The score remained 1-0 in favor out to an early 5-0 lead after two The Blue Streaks gave up a JCU 9 Kenyon Invitational of the Cardinals until the bottom of innings. four-run tenth inning to lose the Wilmington 0 the fifth inning when Eden pinch hit The Blue Streaks looked like first game by the score of 4-3. In the Men - 3/10 teams and delivered a two-out single that they had the game under control second game, a four-run first inning JCU 5 allowed senior Staci Ziobert to tie until Lauren Tibjash of Otterbein was again enough for NDC as the the game. cracked a three-run home run in the Blue Streaks could muster just one Mount Union 2 JCU Leaders- The Blue Streaks bats caught fire fourth inning. Another Cardinal run run, falling 4-1. Kevin McPeek in the bottom of the sixth inning as cut the deficit to one. “It’s frustrating losing these kind Men’s Tennis 1st place: Shot put they scored three runs as a result of With the score 5-4 in favor of of games,” Eden said. “We will have 1st place: Discus JCU 8 two Cardinals errors. JCU, junior Jamie Smrdel delivered to regroup and prepare for our next Dan DiRuzza Ziobert ripped a shot down as she hit a two-run home run to put game.” Heidelberg 1 1st place: 800-meter run the left field line to score senior the game out of reach, 7-4. The women were certainly pre- Bethany Bachman and freshman This was her fifth home run of pared as they jumped on Wilm- JCU 7 Women - 7/10 teams Angela Vistocco, giving JCU a the year and 22nd of her career, ington 9-1 in game one behind the Muskingum 2 3-1 lead. setting a JCU school record. The offensive firepower of sophomore Junior Tricia Kuenzig would Blue Streaks added two more runs Julie Marlowe on Sunday. JCU Leaders- JCU 6 drive in the final run of the game on in the inning, increasing their lead JCU lost 7-6 in the second game Rachel Widman Capital 3 an infield single to score sophomore and winning, 9-4. to fall to 15-17 overall and 9-5 in 2nd place: 100-meter dash Laura Boselovic from third base. Heading into last Friday’s game league play. Maura Stepanski Sophomore Samantha Thomp- against Notre Dame College, the The Blue Streaks are currently in JCU 7 2nd place: Triple jump son once again pitched well, giving Blue Streaks were on a four-game fifth place, with the top four teams Muskingum 2 up only six hits and two earned runs winning streak. advancing to the OAC postseason in seven innings to improve her In both games, just one big in- tournament starting on May 4. Streaks of the Week

Men’s Track & Field Women’s Tennis Women’s Track & Field Softball Men’s Golf

Dan DiRuzza Sara Crane Rachel Widman Julie Marlowe Kevin Bove junior senior senior freshman sophomore

- DiRuzza won the 800- - Crane made her Senior - Widman finished in - The BlueBlue StreaksStreaks third 3rd - Bove won the Notre meter run by posting a time Day match against Wilming- second place in the 100- basemanbasemen and leadoff hitter Dame College Invitational, of 1:54.96, two seconds ton one to remember. The meter dash. She was also a was sensational in a double- besting the rest of the field by faster than his previous best senior lost just one game all member of the second place header against Wilmington. four strokes. He came back time this season. He was also day, winning her No. 1 sin- 4x100 relay team, in addition She was 6-9 on the day, with a steady performance at a member of the 4x400 relay gles match 6-0, 6-1 and her to being on the 4x400 relay crossing thethe plateplate 4 four times times and the ONU Invitational as JCU team that finished third. No. 2 doubles match 8-0. team that placed third. drivingand driving in 3 inruns. three runs. took third place. 20 Sports April 24, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News

JCU Athletics Weekly Round-Up Rugby and lacrosse have A look around JCU athletics a huge weekend ahead Sara Nunney Junior Jim Perkins was im- Track & Field Tennis Golf Staff Reporter pressed with the effort of his team, especially with the number of par- The JCU track & field team The JCU women’s tennis The JCU women’s golf The John Carroll University ticipants available. was in Gambier, Ohio, on Sat- team had their season come to team will return to action this men’s rugby team lost to Ohio “Seeing as we were under- urday for the Kenyon College an end after falling to Mount weekend when they compete in Northern University in a tough game manned, we played really well,” Invitational. The men placed Union in the OAC qualifier on the OAC Championships being on Saturday. The game against ONU said Perkins. third and the women placed Tuesday. held at Ohio Northern Univer- was their final tune-up before they The loss against ONU dropped seventh. They defeated Wilmington sity. This will be the second and head off to the prestigious Ohio the JCU Green Gators record to 2-3 Individually, the women 9-0 to end the regular season. final tournament for the team State University Classic Tourna- on the year. were paced by second place Seniors Sara Crane and Allison during this spring season. ment to be held this weekend in The team had no time to sulk finishes by freshman Rachel Balestrino, sophomores Anna The men’s golf team placed Columbus. after the loss with the huge tourna- Widman in the 100-meter dash, Navatsyk and Amy Marchlen, third out of 16 teams on Sunday, In the first half, ONU scored ment looming next week. sophomore Maura Stepanski in and freshman Ashley Bauer despite not having one medalist three tries and kicked two conver- Perkins called the OSU Classic, the triple jump and the 4x100 and Julie Britten all won their or one person in the individual sions. “the biggest rugby tournament and meter relay team, consisting of respective singles matches. top ten. In the second half, the JCU celebration of the season.” freshman Alicia Giannell and The men’s tennis team ad- Senior Joey Buescher and Green Gators built up their momen- The Green Gators hope to be at sophomore Megan Daw, as well vanced to the OAC semifinals sophomores A.J. Spalding and tum and scored two tries followed full strength for the weekend. as Widman and Stepanski. after beating Muskingum at Blake Furgerson all shot 152, by one conversion. The men were led by three home on Tuesday afternoon. giving them each a 15th place Unfortunately, the game was Lacrosse Update: Last week, quali- first-place finishes, with senior Junior James Steward, the finish. called in the second half due to fying for the postseason tournament Kevin McPeek owning two. OAC Player of the Week, was Junior Kevin Bove, fresh off lightning. looked like a long-shot for the JCU McPeek won the shot put and victorious at No. 1 singles. He his victory at the Notre Dame When lightning struck, ONU men’s lacrosse squad. discuss throws, and senior Dan then paired with freshman Chad College Invitational earlier in led the contest by a count of 19-12. But, the team received a wild DiRuzza won the 800-meter Reuhs to pull out the victory the week, tied for 22nd with a When it was decided that it would be card birth and will play the Uni- run with a season best time of at No. 1 doubles by a score score of 154. too dangerous to continue, the Polar versity of Cincinnati on Saturday 1:54.96. JCU will compete in of 8-3. Senior Paul Schroeder tied Bears were awarded the victory. afternoon in Cincinnati, Ohio. the OAC Championship Meet The team will take on No. 1 for 51st, shooting a 161, and The JCU Green Gators had some If they advance, the team will in New Concord, Ohio, on April seed Ohio Northern University sophomore John Fairfield tied trouble getting guys to come out to earn a shot to avenge losses from 25 and 26. tomorrow morning. for 36th with his score of 157. Ada, Ohio to compete. The team earlier in the season against the dressed 15 players, but two players winner of Kentucky and Slippery Compiled by Brian Fitts were limited as a result of injury. Rock. THE CARROLL NEWS

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We can’t Kuwait to see you there 21 The Carroll News Editorialwww.jcunews.com April 24, 2008 Editorial Greek Week restrictions Last week, all JCU Greek organizations participated in one of the most popular and entertaining events on campus all year– Greek Week. Although Greek Week continues to be a successful annual event, several restrictions were applied to the participating groups. While some of the rules were understandable in order to ensure a safe and fair competition, other restrictions went too far, forcing many groups to revamp their performances. Those involved in moderating Greek Week need to reconsider what types of rules need to be enforced and which ones do little more than restrict the creativity, personality and humor of sororities and fraternities. Before the night of Lip Sync, all Greek Week chapters were required to have their 10-minute shows previewed and approved by a committee. Also, participants were not allowed to wear suggestive clothing, use food on stage or stereotype other groups. All of these rules are understandable and appropriate because students needed to be respectful not only to others, but also Kulas Auditorium. “ However, many of the rules restricted groups from having harmless aspects involved with their performances. Groups were only allowed to use songs that were completely clean of exple- Cartoon by Joe Hinkel tives. Moreover, they couldn’t use songs that even vaguely alluded to anything considered “inappropriate.” Today, it’s hard to find music that is completely clean. Most of the popular songs on the radio are either hip-hop or rap and are filled with references to NOTABLE QUOTABLE drinking, sex or drugs. Groups were also not allowed to have anything fall from the stage or throw things into the crowd (not even confetti), or else they’d be disqualified from the competition. One fraternity was “I told him that he has a cancer growing in his disqualified during the talent show for throwing a hat off stage. A sorority wasn’t allowed to make reference to a popular local ministry and needs to do something about it.” taxi cab service during Lip Sync. Because there were so many rules and they were constantly changing, fraternities and sororities had a difficult time keeping -Bernie McDaid, a victim of the sexual abuse scandal concerning up with what was and was not legal. the Roman Catholic Church, on what he said to Pope Benedict XVI While some restrictions are great and needed, those responsible for implementing Greek Week policies should remember that during his visit to Washington, D.C. both the participants and spectators to these events are adults. There should be rules, but throwing a hat should not be grounds for disqualification. It would help the people regulating the event to focus more “ on important rules dealing with safety rather than trying to crack down on the smallest, minor details. Editorial HIT & miss Commencement speaker Hit: Seniors hitting the Center for Career Services’ gong In less than a month, the class of 2008 will graduate from John Hit: Last full week of classes Hit: Japanese drum demon- Carroll University. This year’s commencement keynote speaker is stration on campus tomorrow miss: Indians record Hit: Vice President for Student Affairs Patrick Rombalski. Although Patrick Rombalski is class of 2008’s commencement key- Rombalski is set to start a new position at Boston College this note speaker Hit: Passover miss(ing): Chipotle on Cedar summer, he is addressing the graduating seniors. The choice of Road Hit: Gamma Phi Beta and Beta Theta Pi win Greek selecting Rombalski as keynote speaker is a great move by the commencement committee and Board of Directors. Week Lip Sync Hit: Racecar driver Danica Patrick is first While some colleges opt to have celebrities or politicians as woman to win Indy 300 Japan race miss: Air travel is slow- their keynote speaker, JCU normally chooses local, important est in 20 years Hit: St. Pierre beats Serra for UFC welter- figures. Rombalski, though, is the perfect choice. Having worked weight title Hit: Hallmark creates recordable greeting cards at the University for 11 years, Rombalski knows what the class of Hit: Indie band The Audition features JCU campus in their 2008 is like and has gone through many experiences with them. video, “Warm Me Up” miss: Final exams and papers miss: Rather than hear an individual’s random speech, students will be able to hear a personal speech from a man whom they have come Running out of plus points miss: Greek Week censorship to know over the course of four years. The Carroll News would like to congratulate Patrick Rombalski on this great honor. Editor in Chief Campus Editor World News Editor Distribution ANDREW RAFFERTY Katie Sheridan Max Flessner Eric Primous The Carroll News [email protected] Caitlin Huey-Burns SERVING JCU SINCE 1925 Managing Editor Features Editor Arts & Life Editor Sports Editor Colin Beisel To contact the Carroll News: The Carroll News is published Kate McCall weekly by the students of John Rachel Szuch Tim Ertle Bob Seeholzer John Carroll University Carroll University. Anne McCarthy 20700 North Park Blvd. The opinions expressed in editorials Adviser Photo Adviser Copy Editors University Heights, OH 44118 and cartoons are those of The Robert T. Noll Alan Stephenson, Ph. D Cartoonists Meredith Snow Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Carroll News editorial staff and not Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Casey N. Kindle Thea Letteri Advertising: 216.397.4398 necessarily those of the University’s Business Manager Jenna Lo Castro Fax: 216.397.1729 administration, faculty or students. Joe Hinkel Meghan Wolf Signed material and comics are e-mail: [email protected] Alexis Hazboun Kerry Keyes solely the view of the author. 22 April 24, 2008 Op/Ed www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Calculating the Unknown Lo Castro’s Staff Commentary into the Boler School of Business. I demanded to know why I wasn’t I worried about being assigned told to start saving my kindergarten Lowdown homework that had right and wrong milk money for retirement. I told answers or that I’d be asked point- him that in case he hadn’t heard, I Gettin’ the blank the date of Warren Buffett’s couldn’t depend on Social Security birthday. I was, however, super because the system needs a major word on: excited to use my calculator again… overhaul. if I could only find it. “You’ll be fine,” he assured me Rejecting the world of I may be graduating from the from an entire state away. “Your Jenna Lo Castro rejection College of Arts and Sciences in mother and me won’t let you go Editorial & Op/Ed Editor a few short weeks, but I wasn’t a homeless.” Meredith Snow So we’re coming down to the achieved ability to knowingly be total financial idiot walking into the “Your mother and I,” I screamed Copy Editor the wire here my friends. Only a able to sustain on Ramen Noodles unwelcoming classroom. into my phone. couple more weeks until another and Easy Mac for weeks straight. At the beginning of my senior I’ll admit that I liked watching Aside from learning that I had year of the college experience This is just the start of rejection year, I had most of the classes com- Jim Cramer rant, rave and pop pills a homeless protection plan, I did slips away into the confines of our in the real world—an act that pro- pleted that John Carroll University on CNBC before I enrolled in this learn a lot in the BSOB. I learned minds’ memories. duces feelings far more dramatic demanded from me. class. Thanks to Accounting 201, I why companies issue convertible I’m sure you’ve had both some than getting a 68 percent on an art However, I was still required by knew about balance sheets and the bonds and that clothing is typically amazing and treacherous oc- history test you didn’t study for or my father, a chief investment advi- importance of looking at numbers the only expense that decreases after currences happen to you. As a being denied a GAP credit card sor at a money management firm, conservatively. retirement. junior, yes, you still have another because you already have five other to take what he considered to be the But, I had a lot to learn. And by Now, I look back on the semester wonderful year of this column to ones to retail stores. most important class offered on any learn, I mean get scared out of my I spent in the BSOB with a bit of look forward to, I think this year If this year has taught me any- college campus. mind. I’m not being dramatic when nostalgia. Non-business majors, I by far exceeded what I first sought thing (besides the fact that you Last semester, I took a personal I say I had a new fear at the end of encourage you to venture into the out as my best intentions. I’ve will undeniably receive at least one finance class. I think, after months every class. unknown. learned that as college progresses, parking ticket a semester) it’s that of reflection, I’m finally ready to I called my dad in a panic each The information taught in FN you find yourself taking bigger rejection will continually happen talk about it. week about what I could do to pre- 142 is useful to you now. And, as risks and making larger mistakes far more often now than in the teen As a communications major, I vent identity theft or ask him if I an added bonus, you get to use your whether it be socially, personally years. had mixed feelings about venturing should invest in overseas markets. calculator again. or academically. And it will be dished out by more And what reared its ugly face than just your crush who is your fla- at me definitely more than I had vor of the week. Parents, professors, expected, was the evil-doing of employers and even friends may be rejection. No, I’m not talking the catalyst to rejection. about the kind of rejection most But what I’ve also found is that of us witness on a Thursday night it will definitely be a driving influ- at Malloy’s. I’m talking about ence in someone’s zeal to achieve real-life-adult rejection. The kind greater things. that is fueled predominately by Granted, we all know that rejec- the refusal of hire by an employer. tion is a part of life. But how we Your attempt at a part-time job at react to it is a far greater gauge of McDonald’s as a high school fresh- our individual character. man doesn’t count. For four years, college students I’m sure that nobody under- get to work on producing a thick stands what I’m talking about more skin to help them adjust to all the than this year’s seniors. entailments of the post college While it’s only April, I’ve craziness. talked to several seniors who have And if you haven’t begun to come to the general consensus realize that life after college is not that graduating college is one of always going to include blissful the most invigorating and equally things like beer pong, sleeping in frightening things in the world. and procrastinating, then boy, do While some are choosing to you have a lot of work ahead of do service work, others are still you. Rejection may suck, but liv- haphazardly searching for any ing in your parents’ basement until and all job opportunities. These you’re 35 is a lot worse. Do yourself 20-somethings are afraid that after a favor: in all circumstances, have commencement next month, being the courage to reject rejection. unemployed and unable to pay back Sallie Mae is going to replace Contact Jenna Lo Castro at: old Thursday night sentiments and [email protected] You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty:Redefining the student newspaper John Carroll, and the staff is double ent process. An editor must first be ing tournament. ists in the spotlight. that of the award-winning Carroll nominated by one of his or her peers. As you can see, if the reality Kids on the school newspaper News. But the drama is still there. That person must then complete show were based on how we do aren’t always regarded as “the cool- The pressure of the deadline, the a series of quests with the winner things at The CN, it would be a est.” They are equated more closely intrastaff conflict, the passion for being named tyrannical dictator of much more entertaining show. Every to the kids on the chess team than the craft of journalism— it makes the paper. reality show is better when the par- those on the football team. “The Hills” look like “Mr. Rogers’ My adversary, Max “Juicy ticipants are of legal drinking age. But, I’m happy to report that all Neighborhood.” Pants” Flessner, excelled at the The first episode would have Juicy the kids seem relatively normal. I don’t want to say that the show initial quest. Pants and me pretending to be all None of them have arms growing Andrew Rafferty is accurate or true to life, but it kind He began a Richard Nixon-like buddy-buddy. out of their heads or anything. Editor in Chief of is. Journalists, even student jour- smear campaign against me, and he Then, once some of that truth If JCU has a chess team, I’m nalists, can be a cutthroat bunch. did it rather well. A Photoshopped sermon started flowing, we would be sorry for offending you. You guys It’s taken them 27 years, but But, what is different about their picture of me in Michael Jackson’s yelling at each other over who could are the best. MTV has finally given its viewers paper and ours is how the editor in bedroom almost cost me my ca- eat more paint chips (the third quest) As for me, well I’m redefining what they have been demanding. chief is selected. On the show, the reer. or who is a better squirrel hunter what it means to be the editor of the They have finally given us “The Pa- paper’s adviser chose an annoy- The rest of the quests I more (the final quest is to go hunting on school newspaper. per,” a reality show about a school ing blonde that the show is based than dominated him. I beat him in campus and catch enough food to It’s dangerous, slightly awkward, newspaper. around. Annoying blondes are to the glue eating competition, which provide for the staff). and, most of all, sexy. Granted, the Florida high school MTV what the peacock is to NBC. stuck me back in first place. I could Still, even though it’s not us, I’m Contact Andrew Rafferty at: the show is based on is bigger than For The CN, it is a totally differ- smell victory after the marker sniff- glad to see some wannabe journal- [email protected] Op/Ed 23 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com April 24, 2008 Seeholzer’s State Paying it Forward: of Mind: Relay for Life Beyond Batman Bob Seeholzer ambitions that are actually in the Features Editor realm of possibility. I think I could be a pretty good Clubs and groups share how their organizations When I was little, I knew what I stand-up comedian. This would wanted to be when I grew up – Bat- require writing a lengthy routine contribute to the JCU community man. Without a doubt in my mind, and being able to adapt to different I was Bruce Wayne. audiences. I feel like this would be The American Cancer Society Life Leadership Team to execute drink, a Chinese Auction, a DJ, op- As I got older I began to realize easy for me because I’m quicker Relay For Life of John Carroll an event that will surpass what we portunities for cancer education and that I didn’t have a Batcave, the at picking up on what’s hitting and University is well on its way to accomplished last year. With 82 advocacy and much more. Batmobile, an elderly butler named missing than page 21 of The Car- becoming one of the biggest and teams, 942 participants and over 50 And of course there are our Alfred or any of the other necessi- roll News. most exciting events here on JCU’s survivors thus far, the 2008 Relay special ceremonies. They focus on ties to become the Caped Crusader. My biggest problem with this job campus. has already surpassed our numbers celebrating, remembering and fight- While I entertained other potential would be maintaining originality. Last year, our first annual Relay from 2007. ing back. Celebrate life by honoring ideas, I never made a new decision I base a lot of my jokes and quips was the No. 1 college Relay per With only ten days left, it is still our cancer survivors, remember on what I wanted to be. I’m still on pop culture and current events capita for our enrollment bracket not too late to start a team, join those who have lost their battles “undecided.” which get outdated fairly quickly. across the nation. But even more one that already exists, sign up to with cancer during the Luminaria Now that I’m in college, and only Plus those topics already get re- amazing was to see over 1,200 stu- volunteer, be honored as a survivor, Ceremony and also pledge to fight have a few years left before I have to cycled by the gamut of comedians dents, faculty, staff, administrators donate or purchase luminaria. This back so we can all do our part to find enter the “real world,” I don’t know on shows like “Best Week Ever” and members of the JCU commu- year, each team is asked to choose a cure for this terrible disease. what I want to do for a living, but and “The Soup.” I wonder if Joel nity come together to raise money, a country, state or city to represent To learn more about how you can I’ve got a few ideas. McHale could use a co-anchor? celebrate and remember during the at the Relay to coincide with this be a part of one of the biggest events I’d love to be a professional nap I would love to be a sports an- months leading up to Relay, not to year’s theme “Around the World JCU has ever seen, visit our Web site taker. When it comes to being able chor. I’ve often imagined sitting mention the overwhelming enthu- in Eighteen Hours.” There will be at www.jcu.edu/relay. to fall asleep for two to five hours next to Stuart Scott, watching as he siasm and passion we saw during special activities and themed laps And remember – there’s no finish during the daytime, I don’t think and his lazy eye comment on the the event. throughout the 18-hour event to also line until we find a cure! We look there’s anyone more accomplished latest highlights. Last year’s Relay For Life was go along with this special theme. forward to seeing you on April 26. than myself. I don’t know who I think my favorite part of the job planned and executed in just under Also, throughout the afternoon would employ me to do this, but would be making up catchphrases. three months. This year, extensive and night participants can enjoy -Katie Stevenson, PR and if someone out there is interested, Stuart Scott has “boo ya,” Dan planning has been put forth by entertainment provided by both JCU Publicity Chair, and Samantha don’t hesitate to shoot me an e- Patrick had “en fuego,” and Kenny the 20 students of the Relay For and non-JCU performers, food and Cocco, Event Co-Chair mail. I think I could be a good fit Mayne had a few that I don’t know for a professional basketball team, how to spell. despite the fact that I was unable to So far, I’ve only been able to There’s only one issue remaining of the Carroll News this lead my intramural team to a win- come up with “stroking the wham- ning record this year. my bar” and “crank dat Soulja Boy.” year and still so much to say. When going up against a great I’ll have to work on those. player such as LeBron James or Perhaps the job that I would be Write a letter to the editor. Kobe Bryant, I could come into the most passionate about is that of a Deadline is Sunday by 5 p.m. game and do one of several things: music critic. injure them, instigate two technical I love getting new music and E-mail it to [email protected] fouls on them, or start a fight result- forming an opinion on it…then ing in a multiple-game suspension forcing my opinion on others. I for both of us. like discussing music with people Getting in Touch with a Dirty, unethical and against the who share similar tastes and by do- rules? Probably. An effective way ing reviews of songs, albums and Inspiration: Younger Generation to win a basketball game? You concerts. bet. I would have the ability to influ- John B. Scarano Then one day when he was nine, basic kinds of music – their kind I think being a professional ence others to think like me, thus Director, Campus Ministry he managed to hook himself in the and my kind. bodybuilder could suit me well. My giving me conversational partners John Carroll University head while casting a rather heavy And their clothes! Bell bottom six foot, 145 pound frame has a lot –that’s what Elton John was talk- fishing lure, embedding two of the hip huggers were gross and un- of room available for bulking up. ing about when he sang “Circle My son, Matthew, celebrated his three hooks completely, and eve- comfortable 30 years ago! Platform Once I get a good supply of ana- Of Life.” 18th birthday last week. This is the ning out my trips to the Emergency shoes brought about a generation of bolic steroids in me I’m only a new Maybe I’ll just become an actor same little guy I bonked on the head Room at three for that week (I have sprained ankles and bruised knees! haircut and a few Jäger Bombs away so I can fulfill my boyhood dream with a baseball when he was seven, two daughters). After the crisis Winter boots in 75-degree weather from being in the zone, chief. of becoming Batman. thus ending his love for baseball abated, I was concerned that this - and polyester! Not all of my dreams are unfath- Hey, it worked for Val Kilmer before it started. I guess my “guilt” would turn him off from fishing, so Give me a break! These are the omable, however. I do have a few and George Clooney. hasn’t quite disappeared. I began taking him to Canada where fads that come back? Is it to haunt I blame this single event for he caught fish bigger than he was. us? I’m waiting for the “never buy Answers to last permanently turning his attention I managed to permanently fix the anything with a brand name” fad. to “other” forms of outdoor sports. “lure” of fishing in his heart. I did Should we start it? How do you While I grew up playing baseball, something right! start a fad? week’s sudoku basketball, football, soccer, etc. I’ve been thinking a lot about Where did all that time go? What my son became a skateboard rat – a him turning 18. My daughter, Erica, happened to the car seats, strollers, BMX bike enthusiast, who begged is 19 years old and a first-year stu- sippy cups and Barney (well, at least 4 2 5 3 8 9 for a truckload of dirt for his tenth dent enrolled in Syracuse Univer- some things are over). birthday. I think I may be the only sity’s School of Music. I had much more hair on the top 3 7 4 dad to buy his kid a truckload of dirt My youngest daughter, Sarah, is of my head – and not so much of it for his birthday. “13 going on 21.” was grey! As a little guy, quite a bit smaller “Old age is all in your head,” my My beard was all black, all the 67 5 4 1 than others his age (I keep telling friends tell me. Oh boy! I wish it was discs were where they were sup- my kids to marry into tall fami- all in my head! posed to be in my back and there lies, you know, break up this gene When I was younger, I couldn’t was about 30 pounds less of me to 2 7 51 6 8 pool they’ve inherited), he really imagine how parents could possibly drag around this place. Time flies, excelled in these sports – winning get so out of touch. Well, I can now folks! 4 1 competitions and gaining quite a officially receive all of the “I told Maybe I need to get “back in 5 7 3 reputation as a daredevil. you so’s” from all of the parents touch” with this younger genera- Our father-son time was focused I’ve talked with over the last 25 tion. 4 1 8 2 5 3 on building ramps, smoothing plus years. Maybe I need to exercise more. jumps, fixing handlebars, filling Talk about “out of touch!” In Maybe I need to spend more time tires and “fine-tuning” spokes and fact, I’ve become my father. I really with all my kids. 5 6 4 1 3 pegs. don’t like most of what I hear of In any case, I pray that I will live When he wasn’t on his bike or today’s music. When we get in the each of these days to their fullest. his skateboard, I was able to coax car to go anywhere it’s talk radio or Tomorrow we’ll be empty nesters. 1 7 9 him into fishing – a passion, thank the “oldies rock” stations for me. Hey, wait a minute – yeah! Empty God, we were both able to share. According to Erica, there are two nesters! Hope is alive! 3 4 1 2 6 7 April 24, 2008 The Carroll news CLASSIFIEDS

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Call Elaine at 440-341-8494 school year near JCU. Warrensville Shaker family looking for part- Classified ads will not be run Center Road. Six bedrooms, time help with children ages 2 & 4. without pre-payment. Duplexes for rent on Warrensville. GREAT HOME - 1/4 MILE FROM completely remodeled, hard wood Regular hours from 7-9am Tuesday Call Curt at 216 337-7796. JCU Single Family, 3 Upstairs and carpet floors, updated four full through Friday mornings. Assis- Classifieds will not be taken 2456 Elmdale Road, 500 ft from Bedrooms,1.5 Bath., Spacious 1st baths, large living & dining rooms. tance needed with trasporting to over the phone. Deadline for campus. Newly remodeled 4 bed 2 floor, Finished Basement, 2 Car at- large eat-in kitchens, updated daycare in the mornings. Must have classifieds is noon of the Mon- bath house. Available August 15. tached garage. 216 870-1640 kitchen appliances, central air, transportation. $12/hr. Call Sarah @ RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILI- day prior to publication. For rent: recently painted -nice washer and dryer hookups in base- 216.321.6475. TIES, including cable and internet. kitchens - 3 bedroom up and 3 down ment. Four car garage, four parking Home has all appliances, washer, Looking for student (next school For Ad Rates and - extra rooms in basement - snow spaces. Each floor $1100 plus dryer, AC, and garage. Bonus maid year) with car who is able to drive Information: plow - lawn care provided - pres- security deposit. Call & Schedule service if all 4 rooms rented. Call children to after school sports. Days Phone: (216) 397-4398 ently occupied by J.C. seniors. personal tour today! 216.932.5555 Shannon at 440-821-8016 and hours vary from week to week Mail us at: Available June 1 - $900 a month. and are flexible. Pay negotiable. Warrensville and Meadowbrook, The Carroll News Beat the rush! 3 bedroom single fam- 932.6488 Hours fall usually between 3:30- newly decorated, 3 bdrm. suite John Carroll Univ. ily home. Modern kitchen with dish- 8:30. Call now if interested for next Duplexes for rent on Warrensville. (half of double), air, all ap- washer, modern bathroom, washer school year. Abbie (216) 374 5162. 20700 N. Park Blvd. Call Curt at 216 337-7796. pliances, alarm system. Easy 8 and dryer. New carpet in living and Occasional evening and week end University Hts, OH 44118 minute walk to school. dining room. Walking distance to baby sitter needed for one 3yr. old JCU. 2 car garage. 3941 Washington Downstairs unit and Upstairs units Call 440.821.6415 at 13726 Cedar Road for rent. 2, girl. Live within a mile of campus. Federal Law bans discrimination by race, sex, call 440-526-1723 or 216-276-3583 $10 per hour. Please call Debby at 4, or 6 bedrooms available, 3 full Very large 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath religion, color, national origin, family status and handicap 2607 Saybrook Rd 216-410-2721 if interested. bath. Newly renovated. Off-street house. Recently remodelled. Wood in all Ohio rental property. The Carroll News will not 5 bd/2 bath dishwasher, stove, parking. Near JCU campus and very floors, all appliances, washer/ H.S Chemistry/Physics Tutor refrig. Walking distance to JCU knowingly accept advertising in violation of this law. As close to shopping. Please call Dan dryer, ample parking, 5 minutes Wanted:Eve's or Sundays in our a consequence, The Carroll News will not accept rental Call Rob 440-623-3003 Lindner to schedule an appointment. to JCU available June 1st, $1200. home located across from JCU cam- ads that stipulate the gender of the tenants. (216) 374-5220. 216.288.7000 pus Call Joy @ 216.387.3882