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The economy and JCU Fiscal year 2009-2010 Proposed changes for increased revenues and reduced costs 29What this could mean for you if you’re: Changes could save the school Student Faculty and Administration around $2.9 million; proposals to Reduction of Reduced compensation for Two-week furloughs; required credit hours to medical plans mandatory unpaid time off affect budget long term 120 Increase in average class University VPs take five A “graduation guaran- size percent salary reduction tee” that helps ensure Katie Sheridan 5 percent salary reduction Addition of parking fees of students earn a degree for faculty paid more than $250 per year Andrew Rafferty within four years $100,000 per year The Carroll News

four-year “graduation guarantee,” A wage cuts and increased class sizes are among 29 proposals that Uni- versity officials presented to faculty and administrators this week to help John “ What to Carroll University combat the economic recession. On Tuesday, CFO and Vice President These are do with for Finance Richard Mausser delivered necessary a PowerPoint presentation that detailed the University’s plan to adjust to finan- steps; they cial troubles. Some measures, such as a are painful the reduction in cleaning staff, have already taken place. Other proposals will not be and they hurt, approved until after meetings between but we can’t administrators and faculty members this week. allow this to trash Mausser said, “There are people out diminish what ? there who might use this to say John Car- roll is in a crisis. We are not in a crisis. We we do as an Caitlin Huey-Burns are acting prudently.” institution.” Katie Sheridan If all 29 suggestions are put into ac- Campus Editors tion, the estimated amount saved will be $2.9 million. Due to recent staff cuts to the “In some ways we are in a good place, Richard Mausser custodial staff at John Carroll Uni- but we arrived there with difficult deci- CFO and VP for versity, trash located in individual sions,” said Jonathan Smith, vice presi- Finance offices in the academic buildings and dent and assistant to the president. the Student Center will be collected once Some cost saving techniques involve a week rather than daily. limiting services like cutting down The custodial staff is outsourced to SSC on travel expenses, limiting business Service Solutions, who recently let go of ten meals and department catering, requiring employees. The change in trash collecting is a direct result of cost savings initiated by these Please see FINANCES, p. 3 staff cuts, said Carol Dietz, associate vice president of facilities. Faculty have the option, however, to bring trash List of the 29 from their offices to the larger trash receptacles in their department meeting rooms, which will be removed daily. proposed changes, Faculty members were given trash bags by the facilities Please see TRASH, p. 4 p. 3

Features 12 Inside this issue Index World News 15 Should have put a ring on it Clinton tours Campus 2 Editorial 21 National campaign promotes Asia, p. 15 Arts & Life 5 Op/Ed 22 marriage, p. 5 Sports 9 Classifieds 24 2 Campus February 26, 2009 The Carroll News Campus Get to Know: Sally Rummel Briefs Sally Rummel is the Registration Services Specialist and has worked for JCU for 18 years. She hails from Manresa Retreat Lyndhurst, Ohio. Registration Registration forms for the Man- What do you want the John What is the craziest re- resa 15 Retreat are now available. Carroll campus to know quest a student has asked Registration for the retreat will be about the registrar’s office? for? held in the Campus Ministry hall- One time a pregnant lady came way on March 11 at 2 p.m. In or- We are a friendly place here to to the office looking for her husband der to register, students must have help everyone. We can help with in a panic because she thought she a completed registration form and mostly any issue on places to go, was going to deliver her baby. I a non-refundable deposit of at least Banner or registration problems. looked up the husband’s location, $40 in either cash or check made then I had the woman sit down in a Photo by Courtney Maistros payable to JCU. Registration forms chair while I went looking for him. Rummel’s husband also works as a University van driver at JCU. can be found in Campus Ministry How do you describe your He was not in his original room Room 31 or online through the job in one word? that night, which made it harder to Campus Ministry Web site. What is something that What type of bagel would “Blessing” because it feels like find him. I found out he was in an The Manresa Retreat will take family. It’s also because my family auditorium watching a movie and you have always wanted you be at Einstein’s? place April 17 to April 19 at the she had to look around a dark room and friends are here. It’s a blessing to do? Cinnamon Raisin bagel. Villa Maria Retreat Center. The for her husband. She eventually for the students for our office to I have wanted to parasail, and total cost of the retreat will be be here. found him. for our 40th anniversary, my hus- If you were locked in the $70. For more information contact band and I want to drive to the Paula Fitzgerald at (216) 397-4709 Florida Keys on our motorcycle. Administration building for a or [email protected]. How would you describe Where in Ohio is your fa- night what would you do? John Carroll students? vorite place to travel? I would go and talk to Ida, the “Cream of the crop.” I can only Eldon Russell Park off of the Do you have any special talents/hobbies? cleaning lady or CSS because they Millor Orator count on one hand the number of Cuyahoga River. It is a good clean have to lock up the building. rude comments students have made place for family fun. It is free to I would find someone to talk Deadline to me. drop boats off as well and there are I like to garden, go camping, to because I wouldn’t want to be Some of them were simply frus- playgrounds for the children. My kayaking, canoeing and ride mo- alone. All graduating seniors are eli- trated at the time and came back grandchildren love to play in the torcycles as well as playing with gible to apply to be the 2009 Millor later saying they were sorry. water catching various animals. my grandchildren. -Compiled by Courtney Maistros Orator. The Millor Orator is the only speaker at Commencement. All applications and accompany- ing material is due to the Office of Student Activities, in Suite 201 of Students partake in regional business competition the Lombardo Student Center by categories: market economics, won for this year for all the hard tional and world competitions. 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Joe Bircher The Carroll News business ethics, financial literacy, work and dedication.” JCU SIFE has done well in the The application can be found entrepreneurship, environmental Currie said, “We’ll see how past few years, winning regionals in at www.jcu.edu/osa/millor_orator. sustainability, success skills and March 17 goes, it all depends on 2007 and advancing to nationals. htm. For more information contact John Carroll University’s Stu- team sustainability. the judges, and other teams, but The team was matched with a Joel Mullner at jmullner07@jcu. dents in Free Enterprise will enter Senior Erin Currie, president of either way everyone deserves a pat new adviser, Scott Allen, professor edu. about 20 projects to compete with SIFE, is optimistic about this year’s on the back.” of management, last year and had to more than 400 SIFE teams at one competition after rebuilding the Projects will be judged on how spend time getting adjusted under a of the 16 U.S. regional competitions new administration and refocusing South Africa Study being held across the country. their efforts. Abroad Opportunity This is double the amount of They also established a business projects submitted in last year’s “We have a lot of new members advisory board made up of local There will be an opportunity regional competition by JCU. business people and paired up with for students to study abroad in SIFE is a nonprofit organization whose energy has helped to keep Greek Life to generate membership South Africa. The trip will allow that allows students to learn about the club running and has increased by attending recruiting events. students to earn six credit hours. the free enterprise system and chal- One of the projects by JCU Students will explore the peace- lenges them to take their knowledge our results.” students that will be featured at the ful transition from apartheid to from the classroom and apply it to regional competition is the Africa real-life situations. -Erin Currie Democracy, meet veteran scholars Project, which involves collect- JCU students will present their President of SIFE ing computers and sending them of the anti-apartheid movement, projects at the Cleveland Regional to an orphanage in Ghana where explore issues such as AIDS, Competition on March 17 at the they will be connecting them to the visit Cape Town and the prison Marriott Cleveland Downtown at team last year. effectively the team measures and Internet and helping them to learn on Robben Island, and experience Key Center. “We have a lot of new members demonstrates how the project will basic skills. a safari. The SIFE regional competition is whose energy has helped to keep the generate economic opportunity by Also competing in the regional For more information, please an event held every year in various club running and has increased our helping others. competition is the capital markets contact the Center for Global Edu- countries around the world. SIFE results,” said Currie. All SIFE teams that have com- project, led by junior Bob Szeles. cation at (216) 379-4320. teams compete with other area Currie credits the team’s com- pleted three or more projects in a This project is dedicated to teams by presenting their projects munity effort and outreach. year can register to go to the re- helping students learn more about in a 25-minute presentation to local “The team will do great at com- gional competitions. - Compiled by market economics and has gone to business executives and managers. petition and to me, no matter what The team that wins their regional local schools with a presentation as Emily Gaffney Each team will compete in seven happens, [this team] has already competition will advance to the na- well as created a Web site.

Campus Safety Log

February 18, 2009 February 19, 2009 February 21, 2009 Stolen property was found at Fair- An alcohol violation was reported by the It was reported that a large bag of mount Shopping Center at 5:30 a.m. Auxilary Drive near Sutowski at 8:11 p.m. salt had been dumped in front of a door in Hamlin Hall at 11:10 am.

February 19, 2009 February 20, 2009 February 21, 2009 A light fixture was reported stolen from Criminal mischief was reported in Murphy A male was seen cutting the the Bohannon Center at 3:08 p.m. Hall at 1:53 a.m. lock off a beer cooler at 6:20 p.m. These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact x1615. 3 The Carroll News Campus February 26, 2009

The University’s 29 proposed changes for increasing revenues and reducing costs Savings Note: These Revenue improvement: proposals have not been finalized 1) Four-year graduation guarantee to ensure students graduate on time TBD 2) Adoption of 120-hour graduation requirement to allow students to graduate early TBD 3) Directly admit into major course of study, to allow students to take courses in their declared major earlier TBD 4) New academic programs (Five new majors for Fall 2010) to attract more students to the University TBD Operating cost reductions: 5) Curtail/outsource janitorial services, including Bohannon shutdown $515,000 6) Lease vs. buy computers and other equipment $250,000 7) Reduce use of desktop computers and migrate to network computers TBD 8) Centralize Web site management $15,000 9) Permanently move commencement indoors to Cleveland State’s Wolstein Center $25,000 10) Invest in energy conservation through mechanical improvements TBD 11) Pursue residential property real estate tax reductions TBD Policy adjustments: 12) Limit travel to fundraising, recruiting, teaching and athletic programs $200,000 13) Strictly limit business meals, department food and catering $50,000 14) Require multiple price bids on all purchases in excess of $5,000 $25,000 15) Limit and justify part-time summer hires to enrolled students $50,000 Staff and administrators: 16) Reduce compensation. Will still have Medical Mutual, but higher co-pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket shares. Incentives to choose generic drugs and mail order prescriptions $550,000 17) Parking fees to staff and administrators. +$250/pass (revenue increase) 18) Two-week staff and administrative furloughs (two weeks off w/o pay/year starting in 2010 fiscal year, equivalent to a 3.85 percent pay TBD decrease) 19) Across-the-board salary reduction graduated from 2 to 5 percent (Items 18 and 19 were considered as either/or choices) TBD 20) The University vice presidents have agreed to take a 5 percent salary reduction TBD 21) Target compensation savings through restructuring/consolidation TBD Faculty: TBD 22) Redesign med/drug plan $250,000 23) Increase average class size and reduce sections TBD 24) Adopt a faculty retirement step-down program TBD 25) Eliminate non-critical teaching load reduction $350,000 26) Link summer school compensation formula to class size TBD 27) Assess parking fees to faculty at $250/year $50,000 28) Across-the-board salary reduction at a 2.5 to 5 percent graduated rate $500,000 29) A 5 percent salary reduction for faculty paid in excess of $100,000 a year $100,000

From FINANCE, p. 1 for fall 2010 are also suggested. from 2 to 5 percent. proposed for faculty paid more than He went on to say that while Staff and administrators might One of the biggest changes in the $100,000 a year. those changes have sufficed for now, multiple price bids for all purchases see reduced compensation. Cur- works is the addition of a furlough, This concerned some of those in “The outlook for the following years over $5,000 and limiting part-time rently 65 percent of JCU’s budget or two weeks of unpaid vacation. attendance at Tuesday’s meeting. suggests that we have even more summer hires to enrolled students. is used for salaries, wages and It is a mandatory two-week time Marcy Milota, coordinator of challenges ahead.” Students will begin to see chang- benefits. period, without salary, per year. The gifts and marketing, feels there are Additional changes could include es with future Commencement According to Mausser’s presen- two weeks do not need to be taken plenty of opportunities for faculty the curtailing of janitorial services celebrations. Graduation ceremo- tation, “Earlier this quarter two sur- all at once. input. with the shutdown of Bohannon, nies could permanently be moved veys evaluated that [JCU’s] health Mausser said, “We are consid- She said, “As long as the admin- leasing instead of purchasing new inside to Cleveland State’s Wolstein care benefit is on the rich side.” ering a variety of flexible options istration seeks mutual agreement computers and reducing the use Center. It would save the school an As of June 1, 2009, higher co- which are intended to result in among the various constitutes across of desktop computers to network estimated $25,000. pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket furlough time being spread over the the campus community, we should computers. Suggestions affecting future share will go into effect. Incentive entire 12-month fiscal year so as to be able to come to satisfactory Money could also be saved from students could include increased will be given for choice of ge- reduce financial hardship.” agreements.” centralizing Web site management revenue by marketing a “four-year neric medicines over name brands. It would begin in the 2009-10 JCU President the Rev. Robert and investing in energy conserva- graduation guarantee” to ensure These changes are projected to save fiscal year, and is equivalent to a Niehoff first alerted the faculty and tion through mechanical improve- students graduate on time and the $550,000. 3.85 percent decrease in pay. staff about these possible changes ments. adoption of a 120-hour graduation Although it has not yet been University vice presidents will to the budget on Feb. 18. “These are necessary steps. requirement – opposed to the current adopted, staff and administrators also contribute to the solution by In his note he said, “We have They are painful and they hurt, 128 mandatory credit hours. Direct could be charged $250 per year for agreeing to take a 5 percent salary put measures in place to survive the but we can’t allow this to diminish admission into major course study parking fees or across-the-board reduction. immediate needs and demands that what we do as an institution,” said and the addition of five new majors salary reduction could be graduated A similar 5 percent salary cut is outside forces have placed on us.” Mausser. Campus Calendar: Feb. 26-Mar. 3 Correction An article in last Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday week’s issue of The 26 27 28 1 2 3 Carroll News reported “Carroll’s Own” Residence halls close Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break S p r i n g that cuts were made to will be held in the for Spring Break at Break the maintenance staff. Underground at 7 p.m. Cuts were made to the 9 p.m. cleaning staff, not the maintence staff. 4 Campus February 26, 2009 The Carroll News Academic advising will move to the Web

Emily Gaffney things will be much more efficient,” said junior Assistant Campus Editor Tina Pasquale, who has been working with the The Academic Advising Office at John Academic Advising Office. These changes are in response to the Carroll University is moving toward a “self- The paperless forms are not the only way “ service” advising system. that advising is becoming more “on demand” millennial student, who likes to use tech- Sophie Kus-Patena, the associate dean for for students. Advising also has many tools on academic advising, calls it a “self-service” their Web site to guide students. nology as much as they can. We’re trying form of advising because they are moving Some tools that are available to students on more information as well as making more the Web site are a blog and video posts. These to meet students where they’re at. tools available online to students. This change tools dispense advice to students on anything ” is meant to accommodate the preferences and from how to study for exams to how to avoid Sophie Kus-Patena needs of the students. conflict when scheduling classes. Associate dean for academic advising “These changes are in response to the mil- “I also think our blog tool and our in- lennial student, who likes to use technology terviews with students and advisers will be through the evaluation. the Web may make it so there is much less as much as they can. We’re trying to meet helpful for students and parents as well,” Academic Advising also offers other in- personal interaction. students where they’re at,” said Kus-Patena. said Pasquale. “Not everyone is comfortable formation that is important to students, but Pasquale counters this thought, however. The Academic Advising Office plans to setting up a meeting with his or her adviser may be somewhat difficult or tedious to find “I don’t think making more advising tools put almost all of the paperwork on the Web and asking these types of questions. The blog otherwise. Features such as the Frequently available on the Web will make the process site. For example, the academic petition form gives everyone the opportunity to post ques- Asked Question page or easy access to who any less personal; it will just eliminate the has already been made into an online format. tions or comments anonymously and at their your adviser is are meant to deliver this im- busy work and leave more time for the im- Other forms such as the paperwork necessary own convenience, and still receive a quality portant information quickly to students. portant stuff,” said Pasquale. to change an adviser or to declare a major answer.” Kus-Patena hopes that faculty will benefit Academic Advising plans to bring more are available online, but currently must be These tools may also benefit parents who from online tools as well. tools to the Web for students to utilize. They printed and filled out by hand. The plan is to have questions about how to help their stu- “With less and less physical paperwork, are working on creating a GPA calculator, change this eventually so that the majority of dents. Readily available information online faculty will be able to make a more efficient including podcasts, as well as making more forms students must fill out are moved to a makes it more accessible and easier for parents use of time,” said Kus-Patena. advising forms paperless. paperless format. to find. Parents can find information about Kus-Patena said many other departments, “Technology has been evolving and we’re The hope is that not only will this change what to expect with their child in college or such as the Counseling Center and the Center just catching up,” said Kus-Patena. make JCU a more environmentally friendly how to help their student. for Career Services, are putting more and She does contend, however, that while the campus, but the decreased use of paper will The Academic Advising Web site also has more information online, and it is important office is including new technology, they want reduce costs as well. In addition, this will valuable links for students. for students to be aware of it all. The goal is to be careful to not exclude students who do hopefully make filling out forms easier for The Degree Evaluation tool allows students that students know where this information is not have all of this technology available to students. to view what requirements they have met and that they are able to access it whenever them. “I think going ‘paperless’ is a great step for and what major requirements still need to be they need it. “We can’t make assumptions. The technol- any institution. It eliminates the problems of completed. Although the Degree Evaluation “We want to empower students,” said ogy is important for students and institutions, where to find these forms, who to have sign is done through Banner Web, the Academic Kus-Patena. but we’re trying to be mindful of those who them, and where to go from there. I feel like Advising Office offers a link to guide students Some may feel that relying so heavily on aren’t up to date [with technology].” With budget cutbacks, how will the campus handle the garbage build-up?

JCU wins top honors From TRASH, p.1 to close the University because we have become oppressors and not for promoting service department. liberators.” Courtney Maistros learning. The Facilities Department is Duane Dukes, professor of so- Staff Reporter Margaret Finu- working out a plan to place more ciology, sympathizes with the job For the second year in a row, cane, director for the receptacles and recycling bins in losses. John Carroll University received Center for Service and the Student Center for student or- “The schedule doesn’t bother me recognition on the President’s Social Action, was ganizations, according to Rory Hill, as much as the fact that people lost Higher Education Community one of the people who facilities services coordinator. their jobs,” he said. Service Honor Roll. filled out the paper- This has prompted mixed feel- Dukes takes responsibility for his The award was created in 2006 work in order for John ings from faculty members, some own individual office trash. to honor those in higher educa- Carroll to be eligible of who eat in their offices. He said, “I wish I could feel irate “I do not really mind dumping tion for dedication to community for the award. Courtesy of www.jcu.edu about it but my office is such a mess the garbage, but I do get busy and because of my own fault that I guess service and service learning pro- Finucane said it is JCU students take part in service through forget,” said G.M. Kinebrew, pro- I would have given up on it too, if grams. rewarding to be rec- the University, which helped win the fessor of biology and chair of pre- I were the University, regardless of “It is a great recognition of ognized. “Service has President’s Higher Education Community both the students and faculty,” said become a part of the health studies. budgetary considerations.” Service Honor Roll award. JCU President, the Rev. Robert John Carroll student “I just hope this does not lead to Classrooms are cleaned daily in pest problems,” he said. Niehoff. experience,” she said. Constitution. the winter due to the snow and water The Rev. Harry Gensler, profes- According to the Corporation Niehoff agreed and said that Another program that Finucane brought in by students that dirties sor of philosophy, said he is not for National and Community Ser- many people are involved in service chose to highlight was the Arrupe the carpets. affected by the new cleaning system vice Web site, this is the “highest at the University, not only students, Scholar program in which students Trash bins in these rooms will because he spends only a few hours federal recognition a college or uni- but faculty as well. dedicate four years to classroom also be collected every day. a week in his office and understands versity can get for its commitment Finucane said that there were a work and community issues. Dietz has noticed an increase in it as a result of economics. to volunteering, service learning, variety of clubs and organizations Christina O’Keefe, a sopho- trash in classrooms as a result of the “Hey, both the school and the and civic engagement.” that were highlighted under this more in the Arrupe program, said, Einstein’s Bros. Bagels being located country are in a financial crisis, and There are a variety of selection award. She said she tried to pick an “It’s amazing that JCU has these in an academic building and students we need to cut back where we can,” factors that the national commit- array of programs to represent the opportunities available to students eating in classrooms. said Gensler. tee focuses on when deciding if a University. to engage others besides the JCU All bathrooms will still be cleaned Gensler is more concerned about school makes the list. One of the programs that was community.” daily. other areas of waste production. A few of these would be the per- highlighted was the Special Deliv- She also said the Arrupe program Although JCU is not responsible “Next, we need to turn the lights centage of total students enrolled ery program in which the Pre-Health is something that helps students for the cleaning staff cuts, the facili- off or down when no one is around,” in at least 20 hours of community Professions Honor Society are prioritize their time more efficiently ties department met with SSC Ser- he said. “This school is very waste- service per semester, as well as the trained in basic newborn care. because the program becomes part vice Solutions to configure the trash ful in this category.” percentage of total student enroll- The students then give new of one’s life. O’Keefe has also collecting system and believe the The Rev. Francis Ryan, chair of ment engaged in academic service mothers at Huron Hospital the infor- been a part of the “We, the People” arrangement will be positive. the English department, takes more learning courses. mation about basic child care. program that takes places at Saint Dietz and her staff will continue to issue with the staff cuts than with Another part of the decision Another social initiative reward- Mary’s in Cleveland. monitor the trash system because the the new trash policy. process would be what service the ed for its efforts was the “We, the Some other schools that have system is not entirely permanent. “The only serious regret in the institution requires their students People” program, in which students previously won the award in Ohio “It will take a few weeks to iron whole affair is that people have lost to do. For example, if service who are a part of the Leadership include Baldwin-Wallace College, out all the kinks,” she said. “But we their jobs,” he said. learning is a part of the core cur- and Social Justice Learning Com- Case Western Reserve University, will keep an eye on the appearance “If faculty complain about tak- riculum in at least one major, or if munity partner with fifth graders to Miami University and Xavier Uni- of facilities and adjust the system if ing out their own trash, it’s time the institution rewards their faculty teach them about the United States versity. necessary.” 5 The Carroll News Arts & Life February 26, 2009 Promoting the integrity of marriage Federal government is launching a $5 million media campaign aimed toward young adults ages 18 to 30, promoting the virtues of marriage

Rachel Szuch friends, which could give the advertising some legs over Arts & Life Editor time.” I don’t think people should get Grenci said that the effectiveness of Facebook and married right out of college – they Senior Yana Lein is finishing her last semester at John Carroll MySpace depends on how well the ad campaign uses the need to experience life first. University while planning her wedding, set for this coming Octo- social networking sites. “Given the possibility of a total ber. That’s right, at age 22, Lein is the exception to the norm. lack of interest on one extreme and viral-like exposure “ With divorce rates on the rise, an increased amount of young on the other, it’s a high-risk/high-return approach,” Shaina Fishman adults are choosing not to wed, which is why the federal gov- said Grenci. ernment will launch a $5 million national advertising campaign There is some disagreement over whether or not the JCU Sophomore” highlighting the advantages of marriage, especially for individu- government should be using tax dollars to fund such als ages 18 to 30. a campaign and whether or not targeting younger According to provisional federal statistics released last week, adults is responsible. there were 7.1 marriages per 1,000 people in 2008, as opposed Lein was proposed to on Christmas Eve to 10 per 1,000 in 1986. Currently the average age for a first 2008 by her 27-year-old boyfriend, Nate. marriage is 26 for women and 28 for men. They have been dating for the last year and With such a drastic drop in the marriage rate and an increase a half and living together for the past year. in the age when individuals marry, the media campaign will She never considered her youth to be a begin this month as part of the former Bush administration’s factor. effort called the federal Healthy Marriage Initiative. “It doesn’t seem odd to me, after as Headed by the federally-funded National Healthy Marriage much as we’ve been together, that I’m Resource Center under an agreement with the United States so young,” said Lein. “I never put a Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for time-stamp on it, if it happens now or if it Children and Families, the campaign will promote the virtues of happened when I was 35, it’s just about marriage through several types of advertising venues. meeting the right person.” Advertisements will be placed in magazines, public trans- Sophomore Shaina Fishman Photos courtesy of www.welcometothepond.com and www.fancyflours.com Photos courtesy of www.welcometothepond.com portation and on social networking Web sites that young people had a different take on the cam- tend to use often, including Facebook and MySpace. paign. “The money could defi- The campaign will also include spots on radio shows, videos nitely be better spent elsewhere. on YouTube and, in an effort to initiate a national conversation I don’t think people should get about marriage, a new Web site called TwoOfUs.org will be married right out of college – they launched. need to experience life first.” According to Richard Grenci, a John Carroll University Grenci said, “The worthi- management, marketing and logistics professor, this type of ness of the ad campaign is marketing is risky but could have a good outcome. relative to your own priori- “When your target audience is every 18 to 30-year-old in ties. If it has any type of the country, $5 million is not a whole lot of advertising dollars positive impact on mar- … it wouldn’t even pay for a one-minute spot during the Super riage or divorce rates, then Bowl,” said Grenci. a lot of people would think “On the other hand, YouTube advertising is relatively cheap that it was infinitely better and it can take off when there are people to carry the torch. If spent than the $65 million (in the the videos strike a chord, there’s a chance that an impassioned near trillion dollar stimulus plan) that segment of the population will be mass e-mailing links to their is slated for digital TV antenna coupons.”

iTunes offers video music lessons from the pros via GarageBand

Jurell Sison and played in high-definition video. USA Today reported that Apple’s Aidan has been playing since 8th The Carroll News The artists show you where to place high profile brings the idea of learning grade and started out with a teacher your hands on the guitar and they music online to a greater importance, but found it more convenient to teach Have you ever wanted a guitar les- even tell you what key they enjoy and while sophomore Jeff Bourdin thinks himself through online guitar tablature son from Colby Caillat or even John stories of how the song was written. online tutorials make the learning and YouTube, both of which are free Mayer? Colby Caillat is just one of the many process very impersonal. methods of learning. It's become a trend to have a guitar artists offering the lessons, along with Bourdin has been playing guitar When asked if he would use iTunes’ sitting in the corner of your room, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan and for nine years and has been taking new method, he said, “I would probably adding to the feng shui created by Ben Folds. formal lessons from a local music check it out once but after awhile it your Abbey Road poster and Chuck However, it’s no secret that You- shop for six years. He has learned to would get expensive.” Taylor's. Tube, the popular video-sharing site, play everything from classical to rock He claims that he has done just fine But now there is good news for offers many online music tutorials for and even metal. He said, “I think all teaching himself through tablature and the aspiring rock star. iTunes is now free. The problem with this is that these this would be a big hit but it makes it YouTube. offering video music lessons for $4.99 tutorials can be posted by anyone, from so informal. One of the biggest things When it all comes down to it, it per song via GarageBand, the music a 42-year-old professional to a 13-year- of learning how to play is learning doesn’t matter if you’re learning from a editing software included in most Mac old amateur. one-on-one.” metalhead on YouTube, a hippie guitar computers. But these aren’t just any According to USA Today, Phil Sophomore Aidan Kelly is a self- teacher from the local music shop, or old video music lessons, these lessons Schiller, the senior vice president taught guitarist and he disagrees with Colby Caillat via iTunes. Without some are taught by the artists themselves. of Apple, said tutorials on YouTube Schiller. He said, “Playing a song inac- motivation and some genuine practice On these videos, artists are re- “don’t attempt to solve the whole prob- curately doesn’t mean it won’t sound time, wanting to learn guitar is all just corded with multiple camera angles lem: how to properly learn to play.” just as good.” wishful thinking.

Photo courtesy of www.f11photo.com 6 Arts & Life February 26, 2009 The Carroll News New York Fashion Week How to strut your stuff this spring: Haute Couture at affordable prices

Jennifer Holton But try not to fret—it is possible to save cash and still in late March, bringing consumers a collection of bags and Staff Reporter get these New York runway styles for less. clutches along with tees and skinny jeans. The look of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week suggested Junior Gina Fabian said, “These designers selling their Amidst the continuous clapping, flashing cameras and run- bold, standout colors and designs for women and more fashion at stores such as H&M and Target helps them reach way paced music, the illustrious American and international subtle tones for men. out and really promote their items.” designers wrapped up the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in According to Glamour Fashion, there are numerous Shoes are also an important look to master in the transi- New York last Friday. designers who have worked with retail stores to sell their tion from winter to spring fashion. The Fashion Week is a biannual fashion show in which designs for less. Matthew Williamson’s pieces for H&M Designer Abaeté and Lela Rose have collaborated with designers show off their clothing creations to a crowd of will premiere in May and Charlotte Ronson’s line “I Heart Payless Shoes to create their line of designer heels with buyers, journalists, celebrities and socialites. With its intro- Ronson” will be sold in JCPenney. price tags starting at $40. DSW is also another great place duction on Feb. 13, to its conclusion the following Friday, “I think it’s nice because these stores have a lot of loca- for bargain shoes, as well as Target. designers did not let the dour economic recession hinder the tions throughout the United States and their products are Not only can these items be purchased at low prices, but look of their collections. targeted toward teenagers,” said freshman Brian Means. also there are monthly offers given by stores. If you offer However, as college students it’s obvious that most of us “It gives the young adult group more accessibility to go to your phone number and address to Express or The Limited, can’t afford these high-end pieces that delve into our check- different places to find great deals.” you’re guaranteed coupons in the mail that take at least $15 ing accounts upon purchase, removing penny by penny our Target, the “mothership” of bargain fashion, will pre- off your total. DSW offers a rewards card that will send you hard-earned savings. miere Alexander McQueen and Felix Ray’s fashion starting $10 coupons in the mail as well.

A model wears fall 2009 fashion by Miss Sixty during Fashion Week in New York, Feb. 15.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK FOR LESS:

The jacket worn by this model inspires an eye-catching design that looks as if someone collaged magazine covers onto fabric. However, it’s not essential to take it to this extreme. Military style jackets, high necked and tight fitting, go well with spring dresses or skinny jeans, adding a touch of sophistication. You can find these at stores such as The Limited, Dillard’s, H&M or Forever 21. The oversized bag and belts are two accessories you can’t go wrong with. Hot pink seems like it might be the color of 2009, outing the popular cobalt blue of 2008. The bright colored accessories can be found at Express, The Limited and H&M starting at just under $10. -Compiled by Jennifer Holton

Fall 2009 fashion from the Diesel Black Gold collection modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Feb. 17.

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On both men and women, dark wash jeans are the look of the season. Whether you’re going to class during the day or out for the night, the dark look is a must for this season. Also for men, the look of pairing a charcoal or black colored vest with a tie and button down is crisp and classic. If you’re having trouble finding a button- down vest, try Target or H&M—you’ll be guaranteed to find one costing no more than $35. -Compiled by Jennifer Holton

AP Photos 7 The Carroll News Arts & Life February 26, 2009 Such and ‘Slumdog’ dominates the Oscars Craig Willert New York Fashion Week Movie Critic Szuch As the stars paraded down the red carpet during the 81st Annual Academy Awards, Keeping a a sense of anxiety and anticipation was evident in the faces of the nominees. Lenten Promise Who would win best director? Best picture? Actor? Actress? The questions loomed over the crowd like a morning mist. It wasn’t until late Sunday night that the mist cleared and dreams had been either made or broken. Kicking off the show was host Hugh Jackman’s comical song and dance about some of the movies of 2008. It set the tone for the rest of the show, and set the bar high Rachel for what was to follow. Szuch The show didn’t disappoint. Arts & Life Editor Senior Gabriella Pelosi said, “The show was great. It was organized well and overall In trying to decide what to give up for Lent, I be- it was fun to watch all the stars interact and gan to think about what it really means to go without show sides of them we normally wouldn’t something you enjoy during this season. see,” she said. I don’t think many people reflect on the real mean- Out of the 24 categories, one movie ing of the 40 days before Easter and why we fast and seemed to dominate the show throughout. refrain from certain things during this time. “Slumdog Millionaire” dominated the Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Cin- to be impeached. Growing up, I had never been able to remain 100 awards, winning eight of the categories. ematography, Film Editing, Original Score, This brought unwanted negative pub- percent successful in keeping my Lenten promise, Some were impressed that it won against Original Song and Sound Mixing. licity to the Academy, resulting in tension until I was a junior in high school. I know this sounds some of the bigger named movies. “Slumdog Millionaire” has made more between Penn and the Academy. awful, and I honestly did try to stick to whatever Junior Jill White said, “I was very than $98, 019, 715 in the United States, The late Heath Ledger won an Oscar promise I had made each year, but I tended to slip impressed. I've wanted to see the movie making its success astounding because of for his supporting role in the Dark Knight. up at least once – sometimes not even realizing I had for quite some time already, and now, I'm its near release straight to DVD. The question remains as to whether Ledger broken the promise until after it was too late. definitely going to watch it as soon as pos- Sophomore Michael Eden was surprised should have won the award despite his The first year I did go 40 days without breaking sible. It seems phenomenal.” by the wins for Best Actor and Actress in death. my promise was the year I learned the meaning of “Slumdog,” directed by Danny Boyle, a leading role. “[Kate] Winslet and Sean Freshman Katie O’Donnell believes he Lent. I went to an all-girls Catholic high school in didn’t contain any Hollywood stars, as Penn came as a shock. They are both great should have, and said, “He performed so Lakewood (not far from JCU) and they took the actor Dev Patel and actress Freida Pinto performers, but I didn’t see this coming. I well as the Joker. No doubt he should have Lenten season very seriously. starred as the two leading roles. Up against thought Mickey Rourke and Meryl Streep won that award…hands down.” Prior to this, I had always known I was suppose to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” were the sure winners,” he said. Junior Kaitlin Geosano thought differ- give something up, but I had never really considered “Milk,” “The Reader” and “Frost/Nixon” Kate Winslet and Sean Penn won best ently, and said, “I think his death almost the meaning of this period of fasting. Of course I for Best Picture of 2008, “Slumdog Mil- actress and actor awards for their roles in pushed him to the top of the list. He was had been taught in grade school, but I never truly lionaire” once again showed that big names “The Reader” and “Milk.” Penn came as good, but there were some others I thought understood it until my junior year. and budgets aren’t the ingredients for an a surprise due to his past history as a con- may have been better.” In high school, I learned that Lent was a season Oscar recipe. troversial political activist against former To check out the complete list of win- for reflection and self-meditation and by giving The low-budget production also won President George W. Bush, calling for Bush ners, go to www.oscar.com. something up we are sort of repenting for things we indulge in that are either sinful or not necessarily good for us. It is a way of showing our appreciation for what we have. We do this because Jesus fasted New documentary shows a shift in comedy for 40 days and 40 nights when he retreated into the desert, and it was then that he was tempted, but he Anne McCarthy genius of Richard Pryor, to what makes edy as stars like Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, did not falter. Asst. Arts & Life Editor something funny. and Paul Rudd arrive at the forefront of So that year, I decided to give up all meat. Being The main theme that is present through- the genre. an avid burger-eater, it was definitely something that Times are changing. Whether it’s the out the documentary is the fluctuating The Will Ferrell craze and a slew of tested my willpower, but also something that helped rise in average marriage age or the dip in nature of comedy style and tastes with each young Judd Apatow-nurtured films have me to improve myself and reflect on all of the things the job market, people are being forced to new generation. Looking at popular movies garnered millions in box office earnings, I took for granted. (Not to mention, it always gave adjust to new social norms. The lighter side of the last several decades, the changes in proving that rhetoric-centered, stoner the cashiers at burger joints and restaurants a little of life is no exception. film are evident. comedies sell big. giggle when I’d order a cheeseburger with no meat Recently PBS aired the documentary During the days when “Saturday Night Why this recent change in popular and extra, extra pickles.) series, “Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Busi- Live” players like John Belushi, Bill Mur- comedy? My point is, it wasn’t until I understood the ness of America,” about the changing face ray and Chevy Chase ruled at the movie John Carroll University junior Bill My- actual meaning of Lent that I was willing to truly of comedy. It is now available on DVD. theater with hits like “Caddyshack,” “Blues ers said, “I think college students want as commit myself to sacrificing something I enjoyed. The part-humor, part-historical series Brothers,” “Animal House,” and “Ghost- little intellectual stimulation as possible Sometimes understanding is the only motivation that focuses on American comedy, and its style busters,” this type of sophomoric, gag when watching comedy films. This keeps you need – knowing the meaning of something, not shifts throughout the years. The talented comedy was the obvious style that accom- their minds refreshed and ready for the next just Lent, can help you stick to your guns. After all, and charming Billy Crystal plays host panied these actors and their films. school day.” there’s no point in participating in something you to the show, which boasts an impressive Later, films featuring Mike Myers Communications and Theatre Arts don’t understand. roster of interviews with some comedic and Jim Carrey dominated and provided professor Karen Gygli said, “In some So, when you’re feeling as though your Lenten heavy hitters. characters of a very physical and eccentric ways comedy has gotten more frank than promise is getting to be too much to handle, remem- Comedy gurus like Joan Rivers, “Sein- manner in movies like “Austin Powers,” it was in decades past. Students today have ber what it means and why you chose to make it. feld” creator Larry David, Roseanne Barr, “Wayne's World,” “The Mask” and “Dumb become less patient with the styles of Lu- Carol Burnett, Richard Lewis, Whoopi and Dumber.” cille Ball and Jackie Gleason. 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Charlie Duggan With Wilmington trailing by one thing to tell them. Staff Reporter two points with under a minute “There was a few things we left and needing a defensive stop, could’ve done better, but you know, The John Carroll University the Blue Streaks worked the ball you guys are special,” he said. men’s basketball championship ban- around the perimeter trying to find The win gave the Blue Streaks ner that hangs in the rafters in the an open shot. the title outright, avoiding a tie with DeCarlo Varsity Center is coming However, contrary to their name, Capital University. down to add on another year. the Quakers put up quite a fight in The Blue Streaks cut down the JCU won the regular season protecting the basket. With the shot nets Wednesday, Feb. 18 when they championship outright on Saturday clock winding down, Zajac drove clinched a share of first place after a with a 75-72 victory at Wilmington left and hoisted an 18-foot jumper win against Baldwin-Wallace Col- College. It was the Blue Streaks over two defenders that fell through lege. But winning the conference fourth championship in the past the cylinder in dramatic fashion. was more important than just being six years. Wilmington was forced to foul a notch on the Blue Streaks belt. “This is a good feeling, but we the rest of the way, and junior guard Had JCU lost, they would have have a long way to go,” said junior Brian Dandrea went 4-4 from the been tied for first with Capital. Be- guard Chris Zajac. stripe as JCU escaped with a 75-72 tween the two teams, the Crusaders Saturday’s game was a rematch victory. owned the tiebreaker for home court from earlier in the season when Junior Rudy Kirbus carried the in the OAC tournament; a court that JCU knocked off the Quakers 92- offense with 24 points, but it was has not been a pleasure to play on 66, Wilmington’s worst loss of the a game in which every Blue Streak for the Blue Streaks. season. contributed. Junior guard Brian “I can’t remember the last time As if a hungry Wilmington team Dandrea and freshman Joey Meyer we won there,” said graduate assis- wasn’t a big enough challenge, the hit crucial second half three-point- tant coach Conor Donelon. Blue Streaks had to face a three and er’s that kept JCU in the game. But that won’t have to be a con- a half hour bus ride. Sophomore center Maurice cern for JCU as they will host all Early on, it looked like they Haynes turned in 10 points and of their OAC tournament games at were affected by the travel as JCU eight boards. Junior Tyler Kirsch the DeCarlo Varsity Center, a place struggled early to find their offense. also grabbed eight rebounds, none where they are 9-0 this season. The team that ranks No. 1 in the bigger than the one he took coast- The Blue Streaks now have an OAC in scoring offense, scored just to-coast for his only bucket of the upper hand in pursuing their goal 36 points and turned the ball over 14 game and tied the game with four of winning the OAC tournament times in the first half, finding them- minutes left. and earning the automatic bid to the selves down one at halftime. “It’s a great win for us, it’s NCAA Division III tournament that The second half would be one of how we wanted to wrap up the comes with it. the most entertaining halves JCU regular season,” said Kirsch after Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. played all season. the game. Editor’s note: Results of last Junior point guard Chris Zajac is one of many Blue Streaks who had Every time Wilmington seemed In a postgame talk with the team, night’s opening round game against a big hand in JCU capturing the OAC regular season title. In his first ready to break open the game, JCU head coach Mike Moran addressed Heidelberg were unavailable before season as the starting point guard, he ranks sixth in the conference would respond and take a lead. his squad and could really only find The Carroll News went to print. in steals and is the OAC leader in steals by almost a steal per game. Women’s basketball team has their season ended early Chris Koller the last week of the season. Staff Reporter “For a while, we were not play- ing with any sense of urgency,” The John Carroll University Price said. “This is one of the most women’s basketball team had their competitive conferences in the season come to an end on Tuesday country and when you do not play night at the hands of Muskingum consistent all of the time you are College in the quarterfinal round likely to be caught on the losing end of the Ohio Athletic Conference of some games.” tournament. The women would split their The Blue Streaks came up short final two games of the season to go against the Muskies, 70-57. The loss into the OAC postseason tourna- dropped the Blue Streaks to 14-12. ment a winner in five of their last The season was a roller coaster of six regular season games. sorts, as there were plenty of highs The late success elevated them to and lows throughout the year. the sixth seed which proved to be no Losing in the quarterfinal round favor as it set up a date with a very on Tuesday ended the ride. good team from Muskingum. Having their season end this With the season now over, the early was certainly not where the Blue Streaks are able to look back Blue Streaks envisioned. at the 2008-09 season as a learning The season opened with the process and building point for the team predicted to finish third in the next couple seasons. Ohio Athletic Conference coaches’ The 2009-10 team will have a preseason poll. Photo by Mike Spinelli different look as JCU will lose four Unfortunately, the Blue Streaks Wilmington’s Kortney Kim scored 28 points against the Blue Streaks on Saturday. None of them came players who saw significant playing were never able to play up to those on this play as sophomore Lee Jennings rejected Kim’s shot. Jennings had four blocks in the game. time in coach Kristie Maravalli’s lofty expectations, struggling nine-player rotation. through tough stretches of their Lee Jennings said. “It showed us “Losing those six straight games “It feels really special to be part They will, however, return four schedule. that we were good and shouldn’t was the lowest point in our season,” of something that not many people of their top five scorers from this After starting the conference doubt our talent.” said junior Caitlin Sureck. “At that have accomplished,” Price said of season. schedule 2-2, they traveled out to JCU hoped that their success point it basically turned in to just the milestone. “It meant a lot to me The team will be turned over to California for the Posada Royale out West would come back East trying to get one win and work that my parents were able to be here Sureck and Jennings, two players Tournament during Winter Break. with them. from there.” for the moment, along with a lot of who are already established. The Blue Streaks won two games However, following those two One bright spot during the losing my friends from JCU.” Other underclassmen this year by a combined three points to cap- wins in California, they would fall streak came when senior Rachael The Blue Streaks eventually will be called on next year to fill ture the title. in six straight conference competi- Price scored her 1,000th career played their way out of the losing the shoes of players who have left “It was one of the biggest mo- tions, dropping them to the base- point at home against Muskingum streak and were able to string to- a significant footprint in the history ments of the season,” sophomore ment in the standings. College. gether four straight wins going into of JCU women’s basketball. 10 Sports February 26, 2009 The Carroll News Communications class Lights, Camera, offers students rare opportunity to produce Action Blue Streak games for Brian Fitts Staff Reporter The 101 on CO 399 SportsTime Ohio Students at John Carroll Univer- sity who are enrolled in the televi- sion sports broadcasting class have This semester, the class met once a week for three received a glimpse of what it takes hours each Tuesday in the Television Studio. to cover sports for television. These students have the oppor- The class first met on Tuesday, January 13. The very tunity to work on the production of basketball and football broadcasts, next day the students were thrown into the fire, cover- giving students a unique opportunity ing the women’s basketball game against Baldwin- to learn the tools of the trade by Wallace College. working in the production truck and working cameras at JCU basketball All of the games the students produced aired on games. JCU administrators decided to SportsTime Ohio on tape delay. Each game would cover 11 athletic events during this debut a few hours after the completion of the game, spring semester alone on Sports- and would be played two to three times over the next Time Ohio, and the crew that works few days. on these games is made up almost entirely of JCU students. For a 3 p.m. basketball game, For a 3 p.m. game, setup begins at 8 a.m. After the students have to arrive at the De- game, a “strike” period to load all the equipment back Carlo Varsity Center at 8 a.m. onto the truck usually lasts two hours. Working in When the production truck ar- sports television may not be your average 9 to 5 job, rives, JCU students are there to but you certainly put in the hours. assist in the unloading of the truck. Students are not properly trained to handle the electronical setup, so Paul Ditchey, the class instructor, and John Skrada, the owner of the production truck, handle that. But from there on out, it’s all hands-on for the students. Four students handle the cam- eras out in the arena while four other students work in the truck to work on the quality aspect of the production. Ditchey produces and Skrada directs, but JCU students operate the machinery that controls the replay system. Ditchey is a big believer in students doing rather than watch- ing. He points out that other col- leges have programs that pertain to sports broadcasting, but at other Photos by Mike Spinelli schools the professionals do the Above: Juniors Katy Finucane and work and the students sit around John McInerney receive instruction and observe. from director John Skrada of S&S The way in which the class is Productions on how to operate the conducted at JCU with the students audio equipment during a basketball carrying some of the workload game. makes this opportunity unique. “Nobody in the country is doing Left: Junior Ryan Martin, left, and anything like this,” Ditchey said of sophomore Tim Ertle, right, work in his students playing such a major the production truck for a women’s role in the production. basketball game. Martin served as “Watching is OK, but doing is technical director while Ertle operated better. When you learn a skill, it’s the instant replay machine. a lot easier when you’re actually hands-on than simply watching,” he said. teacher involvement. “Ultimately, practical experience the students major, believes the class has helped Ditchey said. He believes that as the students I’d like for students to direct and receive really helps them after they him learn things he would never Students have been “doing” gain experience, quality improves. produce broadcasts,” said Ditchey. graduate,” said Massa. have learned in a classroom. rather than watching since the class “The goal is to have the game Director of Athletics and Rec- Senior Jim Perkins, a communi- “By working the replays, the started in the spring semester of get better as it goes on. If the game reation Laurie Massa believes the cations major, is one of the students cameras, and in the truck, I get to 2007. Back then, students did four starts off bad then gets better by the publicity JCU receives from be- currently enrolled in the class. see things up front and in person, games per semester. end, the students have learned some- ing on television can benefit the Perkins does play-by-play work instead of reading about it in a The ability to do more games thing. If the entire game is bad, then athletic teams, but also the school for JCU games on WJCU and the textbook,” said Hinkel. goes back to the students’ ability to they haven’t learned a thing.” as a whole. Webcast feeds over the Internet for “Even if I don’t go into this field cover the games. As they get bet- There are currently 21 stu- “Basketball and football coaches the Sports Information Department, after I graduate, it’s good to know I ter at what they do, there are more dents participating in the class, but can tell recruits that they’re on but here he found out what it truly have experience in broadcasting,” possibilities to cover a wider variety Ditchey hopes for the class to grow television, and that’s certainly not a takes to broadcast a game. he said. of events. as time goes on. negative thing,” said Massa. “You watch games on TV all Like Ditchey, Hinkel believes Ditchey is pleased at the prog- “It’s a special topics class now, She also believes the students the time and never think about all the class will only grow with ress the students have made at their but one day I’d like to see it become getting the experience for their the work that goes into it,” he said. time. tasks overall as the semester has permanent. I’d also like to see résumés gives them an edge after “When you get back in the truck you “I think there are just too many progressed. students get paid, maybe through a graduation. start to realize what it takes.” students who don’t know the extent “A few people have gotten so work-study program.” “I know we’ve had some stu- Junior Joe Hinkel is another stu- to which the class can help them. good that they’ve kept coming back Another goal would be to have dents get internships at places like dent in the broadcasting class. Hopefully, more people will give and become regulars at their jobs,” more student involvement and less ESPN and places like that. The Hinkel, also a communications it a shot in the fall.” Sports 11 The Carroll News The Carroll News February 26, 2009 JCU Athletics OAC tournament recaps Scoreboard Tim Ertle Aside from the two Blue Streaks hind her, coming in at 2:11.51. Sports Editor that were individual champions, The exciting win in the 200-me- FEB. 18 - FEB. 24 senior Elie Naoum at 125 pounds, ter breaststroke came a day after WRESTLING sophomore Adam Kriwinsky at 133 Mossman had broken a 15-year Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball pounds and senior Matt Harmon at OAC record. As the winter sports season 197 pounds all placed second in Mossman swam a 1:00.15 in the JCU 86 JCU 54 comes to an end, a few John Carroll their respective weight classes. preliminary qualifying round of the Baldwin-Wallace 71 Baldwin-Wallace 71 University athletes have earned the Mizener remembers what it felt 100-meter breaststroke. That broke right to keep competing as a result like to place second. the record of 1:00.90 that was set JCU 75 JCU 70 of their success at last weekend’s “My heart goes out to those three in 1994. Wilmington 72 Wilmington 57 Ohio Athletic Conference Cham- guys,” said Mizener of the trio that “I didn’t even know that I had pionships. lost in their title bout. “Especially broken a record until I walked over In the wrestling tournament Elie and Matt, to see all the hard to the coaches and they told me,” JCU Leaders - JCU 75 hosted by Muskingum College in work they put in over these last four Mossman said. “I was absolutely Points: Muskingum 62 New Concord, Ohio, senior Dan years come to an end was really shocked.” Rudy Kirbus 44 Mizener and junior Ben Adams won heartbreaking.” Another Blue Streak who really Rebounds: JCU Leaders - their respective weight classes to stood out was sophomore Heidi Matt Crozier 17 Points: advance to the NCAA Division III SWIMMING Benson. By placing in the top-three Assists: Caitlin Hubach 39 Championships in Cedar Rapids, in all three of her races, she earned Iowa on March 6 and 7. The swimming program was All-OAC status in each event. Tyler Kirsch 8 Rebounds: For Adams, it was his second also busy competing in the confer- For the men, freshman Alex Caitlin Hubach 25 consecutive individual title at 184 ence tournament this past weekend Vereshchagin stole the show. His Hockey Assists: pounds. and came away with impressive individual highlight came on Sat- Lee Jennings 12 As a result of his high seed, results. urday when he broke a 17-year JCU 6 Adams needed only three matches Of the five teams competing, the record in the 100-meter freestyle Duquesne 11 Track and Field to capture the title. women’s team placed second, while preliminaries. His biggest win came in the the men finished third. He showed that was no fluke JCU Leaders - Greater Cleveland semifinals when he avenged his only “We knew it wasn’t going to by coming back in the evening and Goals: loss of the OAC season by knocking be easy to win the championship winning the event. Men - third of eight teams off Ohio Northern University’s Matt this year,” said freshman Samantha Vereshchagin’s classmate Eric James Stanley 4 Alexander. Mossman. “Ohio Northern had been Davis also achieved All-OAC status Assists: Women - third of nine teams There was no hangover effect swimming really well all year, and by placing second in the 200-meter Louis Caracci 2 in the title bout as Adams knocked we knew they wouldn’t just hand fly. Curt Kassigkeit 2 JCU Leaders - off Mount Union College’s Chad us the title.” Davis and Vereshchagin then Nick Morici 2 David Hickey Teague 8-0 to repeat as champion. A year ago, the women captured teamed with freshman Tony Russo Geoff Abrahams 2 First-place: 500m run For Mizener, this was his first the title while the men’s team fin- and sophomore Nick Grady to place Saves: First-place: 4x400m relay OAC title after coming close the ished in fourth. Two swimmers who second in the 400-meter freestyle previous two years. He lost in the weren’t even on last year’s team relay. Nick Fabrizio 22 149-pound title match a year ago, were the ones who anchored both The strong performances by the Alicia Giannell and used that as inspiration for this the men and women’s team. underclassmen will aid coach Matt First-place: Long jump season. Freshman Samantha Mossman Lenhart in replacing some of his First-place: Triple jump “My goal is to be an All-Amer- led the charge for the women, rack- graduating seniors. ican,” Mizener said. “But in order ing up the team’s only titles. She Seniors Heather Gilmour, The- This week ... to reach that goal, I had to win the captured both the 100-meter and resa Kaschak and Andrea Kovacs OAC first. I didn’t know how much 200-meter breaststroke crowns. all had notable OAC achievements The track and field team will compete in the Marietta Invitational it would mean to me until I took a In order to win the 200-meter during their careers. On the men’s on Saturday. minute after the match and realized breaststroke, she had to knock off side, Tom Barden, Matt Finney and that my goal was now a definite Ohio Northern’s Lacey Shumate, Ryan Flaherty will depart. The tennis team will make their annual spring trip. They’ll head possibility.” the two-time defending champion After this weekend, however, it’s down to Orlando, Fla. and will be able to play outdoors over the As a team, the Blue Streaks in that event. Mossman finished in clear that the JCU swimming pro- next week. placed third out of seven teams. 2:11.20 and Shumate was right be- gram will be left in good hands. Streaks of the Week

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Rudy Kirbus Caitlin Hubach Ben Adams Alex Vereshchagin Samantha Mossman junior senior junior freshman freshman

- Kirbus scored a game- - In her final game at - Adams and teammate - Vereshchagin won his - Mossman won the 100 high 24 points and pulled the DeCarlo Varsity Center, Dan Mizener both captured first career OAC title in the and 200-meter breaststroke down five boards in the Blue Hubach made the most of OAC crowns in their respec- 100-meter free, breaking a events at the OAC Champi- Streaks victory over Wilm- “Senior Day” as she had tive weight classes as JCU 17-year OAC record while onships. She broke a 15-year ington College, handing JCU her best game of the season, placed third. Adams won his doing so. He posted times OAC record in the 100-me- the Ohio Athletic Conference scoring 16 points and pulling

184-pound weight class for of 46.44 and 46.87 seconds ter breaststroke during the

regular season title. down 11 rebounds. the second year in a row. in the event. preliminary round. 12 Features 13 February 26, 2009 Features The Carroll News The Carroll News February 26, 2009 St u c k f o r s p r i n g b r e a k ? He r e a r e s o m e i d e a s Single day trips over five days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 Niagara Presque Isle Pro Football Bischwind Falls Downs Hall of Fame Bed and WHERE: WHERE: Breakfast To get to Niagara Falls, Canada, take Interstate 90 Located northeast in Erie, Pa., Presque Isle Downs can be East through Pennsylvania and New York. The more conveniently found off Interstate 90, which offers easy access lively side of Niagara Falls is located directly across from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Youngstown and Buffalo, as well Photo courtesy of www.thebuddgroup.com the Canadian border, 215 miles from Cleveland and is as Erie. From Cleveland, the casino is about 100 miles away WHERE: approximately a three-hour and 45-minute drive. and is a quick hour and a half drive. To get to Bear Creek, Pa. (the Pocono Mountains), take In- Caesars terstate 80 East. Bischwind is located outside of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 370 miles from Cleveland; by car, the travel time is WHY: roughly 6 hours. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls provides students ample opportunities to enjoy Spring Break 2009. Unlike the Windsor WHY: United States, the legal gambling and drinking age is 19 in Ontario. Many JCU students would be able to enjoy activities in Ontario they otherwise would not be allowed to participate As “a jewel in the crown of the Pocono Mountains,” in the States. The Clifton Hill neighborhood of Niagara Falls the Bischwind Inc. Bed and is an area full of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and casinos that Casino Breakfast provides a quaint get- is a friendly space for younger people. The two major casinos away from the stress of college in town, Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino Resort Hotel life during Spring Break. anchor the casino and gambling industries. If you’re into history, then Clifton Hill is also known for some of Niagara Falls’ more Bischwind has plenty. The Presi- prominent structures, including the Skylon Tower. Opened in Photo courtesy of www.boston.com WHERE: dential Dining Room has hosted 1964, the Skylon Tower soars more than 500 feet and allows Presidents Theodore Roosevelt tourists some of the best views of the falls. WHY: Take Interstate 90 West to Interstate 75 North. Located and William Howard Taft, and Also near Clifton Hill is the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! just across the Canadian border, Windsor is approximately Photo courtesy of ballsiest.com the bed and breakfast offers the Museum. Home to some of the most unusual human achieve- With more than 2,000 slot machines, Presque Isle Downs 170 miles from Cleveland and is two hours and 50 minutes opportunity to spend a night in the Roosevelt Bed. ments, the museum is one of the largest attractions for tourists is one of the largest new casinos on the East Coast. In ad- by car. WHERE: If you’re more interested in the breakfast than the bed, the visiting Niagara Falls. The bizarre exhibits and attractions dition to the slots that provide visitors with a typical casino Bischwind offers four-course breakfasts that feature filet mignon feature accomplishments from all over the world. experience, Presque Isle is also home to a racetrack. Just a short trip down Interstate 77 South in Canton, Ohio, and filet of salmon among other more traditional menu items. Within the immediate area of the casino, the city of Erie the Professional Football Hall of Fame is located directly For those interested in getting in their exercise while on the maintains a large base of hotels to ac- WHY: off the highway. Fawcett Stadium can be seen from the exit. road, there are graveled trails around the 100-acre lake, which is commodate overnight visitors. Near From Cleveland, the Hall is 53 miles away and is a short 67- surrounded by a pine forest. There’s plenty of room for activities Interstate 90 is Splash Lagoon Indoor The city of Windsor is the busiest border crossing be- minute drive. such as hiking, biking, skiing, golfing, rafting or even reading in Waterpark, along with six hotels serv- tween Canada and the United States, but crossing the border this Pocono paradise. ing the area. to Caesars Windsor is easier than you might expect. Unlike While some individuals and students crossing the US/Canadian border in other places, you can WHY: choose to take bus tours to the casino, cross the border to Windsor at any time without a passport. Professional football is a big deal to John Carroll others can drive. Caesars Essentials is a gift shop that carries apparel, jewelry students. From the Browns to the Steelers to the If Spring Break 2009 doesn’t work accessories and even a wide variety of Cuban cigars. Bills and beyond, students are passionate about their for you, don’t worry. The casino is open Local attractions include the Coventry Gardens & Peace favorite teams, and there’s no better way to celebrate 365 days a year to patrons. However, Fountain, which is located minutes away from the casino your team in March than by visiting the Professional unlike Niagara Falls, Canada, students itself. This saucer-shaped fountain shoots more than 15,000 Football Hall of Fame. must be 21 years of age to gamble under gallons of water per minute 70 feet into the air and creates a Some of the busts you’ll be able to view include Pennsylvania law. unique water and colored light display. JCU alumnus and former-NFL coach Don Shula. Not far from the casino is the U.S. If you’re up for a more intellectually stimulating experi- Other players whose exhibits you can visit are former Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum. ence, then head over to the Art Gallery of Windsor. The gallery Browns legend Jim Brown, former Bills quarterback The museum contains the reconstructed is known for collecting, conserving, and presenting Canadian Jim Kelly, and even the much-maligned O.J. Simp- Brig Niagara used in the War of 1812. art. It’s a great opportunity to view significant works of art son. 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Just a few weeks ago, the country successfully launched contingent of troops behind, between 30,000 and its first satellite into space, stirring uneasiness among world 50,000 troops, to advise and train Iraqi security leaders and members of the U.S. administration. forces and to protect U.S. interests. The launch signals the possibility that Iran is capable of Obama built enormous grass-roots support hitting close U.S. allies, including Israel, with missiles. for his White House bid by pledging to withdraw It also comes at the height of speculation about Iran’s troops 16 months after taking office. That schedule, nuclear intentions, as many world leaders accuse the country based on removing roughly one brigade a month, AP Photo of actively pursuing nuclear weapons. According to a recent was predicated on commanders determining that A helicopter flies over a U.S. envoy traveling through Iraq. U.N. report, Iran is closer to making a nuclear bomb than it would not endanger U.S. troops left behind or previously expected. Iraq’s fragile security. that stretched withdrawal over 23 months. The nation has enough low-enriched uranium, which if The contingent remaining will include intelligence and Marine Maj. Gen. John Kelly, who just left his job overseeing more fully enriched, could make a nuclear bomb. However, surveillance specialists and their equipment, including un- U.S. operations in Anbar Province, said Tuesday that he saw vio- Iran upholds the position that its nuclear program is used manned aircraft, according to two administration officials lence drop to an almost “meaningless” level over the past year. strictly for the peaceful purpose of generating enough electric- who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has “There is still a security issue there, but in the province I ity and power to support a growing population. not been made public. just left the (Iraqi) army and the police are more than handling The complete withdrawal of American forces will take the remnants of what used to be al-Qaida,” Kelly said. “There’s Left to its own devices, Iran place by December 2011, the period by which the U.S. other parts of Iraq that aren’t going quite as well, but all of Iraq agreed with Iraq to remove all troops. is doing pretty well.” “will develop a nuclear weapon, About 142,000 U.S. troops are in Iraq, roughly 14 According to officials, Obama had requested a range of op- brigades, about 11,000 more than the total in Iraq when tions from his top military advisers, including one that would and the only way to stop that is President George W. Bush announced in January 2007 that have withdrawn troops in 16 months. Defense Secretary Robert he would “surge” the force to put down the insurgency. He Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of through war or negotiations. sent an additional 21,000 combat troops to Baghdad and Staff, had recently forwarded withdrawal alternatives to the White ” Anbar province. House for Obama’s consideration. Brent Brossman Although the number of combat brigades has dropped There are more than 200 U.S. military installations in Iraq. John Carroll University from 20 to 14, the U.S. has increased the number of logistical According to Army officials interviewed by the Government Ac- Professor of Comm. and theatre arts and other support troops. A brigade is usually about 3,000 countability Office, it can take up to two months to shut down to 5,000 troops. small outposts that hold up to 300 troops. Larger entrenched Under the administration of former President George W. Removing so many people and tons of equipment facilities, like Balad Air Base, could take up to 18 months to Bush, the United States pursued a hard-line strategy against presents logistical difficulties. The 19-month strategy is a close, according to the GAO. Iran that proved to be unsuccessful. Brent Brossmann, profes- compromise between commanders and advisers who worry As of Monday, at least 4,250 members of the U.S. military have sor of communications at John Carroll University, extensively that security gains could backslide in Iraq and those who died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to researched and studied Iran while coaching debate last year. think the bulk of U.S. combat work is long since done. an Associated Press count. More than 31,000 have been injured. Brossman said Bush’s strategy in regards to Iran did not work The White House considered at least two other options An additional 35,841 have received medical air transport due to because the administration tried to force Iran to concede every – one that followed Obama’s 16-month timeline and one non-hostile incidents. issue, from nuclear to borders to negotiations. Unlike Bush, the Obama administration has expressed willingness to open direct negotiations with the country. On Monday, it appointed Dennis Ross, a long-time Middle East negotiator, to assist Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Clinton’s first trip is to East Asia engaging Iran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also expressed The chief foreign diplomat takes her first trip to Asia, not Europe interest in holding direct talks with the administration, Max Flessner reportedly ill in his old age. but previously said the United States will have to accept a Projects Editor Although Mason and JCU history professor Roger Purdy agree nuclear-powered Iran in order for relations to progress. So North Korea has hardened its rhetorical stance in the region, they even though negotiations will likely force the United States Hillary Clinton made her first tour as secretary of state to disagree on the threat level of North Korea. to make sacrifices, they might also open options. East Asia, an unusual initial trip for the nations chief foreign Mason believes that it’s “a scary situation. North Korea is a “Negotiations do not necessarily lead to an immediate diplomat. Her week-long trip to South Korea, Indonesia, real threat to the stability of East Asia because it is not a country solution, but have a far better chance of succeeding than China and Japan signified the ever-growing importance that that acts predictably.” isolation,” said Brossmann. Asia now plays on the international stage. Yet Purdy does not believe that the threat lies in the security This is a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy because the “I think her visit to Asia early in the new administra- or rationality of the country, but in the economic constraints. United States has not had direct relations with Iran since the tion reflects the growing importance of Asia on the world “North Korea does a lot of things for show,” Purdy said. “A Islamic Revolution in 1979. stage,” said Pamela Mason, John Carroll University political ballistic missile is not the biggest threat [to the world] – if they At the same time, however, the administration has sig- science professor. “It shows the cultural importance of our launched one, they’d be annihilated. The concern America should naled that it might push for tougher sanctions against Iran. relationship with each of these countries, especially relating have is it [North Korea] is so economically strapped they could Despite the fact that engagement and sanctions seem counter- to security, the global economy and the environment.” sell a missile to terrorists or a rogue nation.” productive to one another, ultimately, combining them might Clinton addressed Japan’s military status and how that Clinton’s stop in Indonesia, a country where President Barack produce the best possible outcome. will affect U.S. military bases in Japan, especially in Oki- Obama spent part of his youth, demonstrated how Democracy “The concept can work by balancing carrots and sticks, nawa, of which around 20 percent of the total population is and Islam can peacefully coexist. This was seen by many as an rewarding the good and punishing the bad. Sanctions give U.S. personnel. olive branch to the majority of the Muslim world. bargaining chips,” said Brossmann. At the same time, the The deal that Clinton oversaw will close down one U.S. “This stop allowed the U.S. to put a new face on the attitude United States should press for constant International Atomic base and move it to another part of Okinawa and ship a large it takes towards Islam,” Purdy said. “We don’t see Islam as a Energy Agency supervision. “Trust, but verify,” he said. number of U.S. soldiers to a base in Guam, which is a U.S. threat; we see terrorism as a threat.” Therefore, the United States and Iran might be able to protectorate. This will largely be done at Japan’s expense. Indonesia is the largest Muslim Democracy in the world. find a package both can live with, but Obama has clearly said Another issue addressed was the Japanese constitution, The last stop on the trip was in China, a country that about that the world cannot allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. which the United States insisted on creating and implement- 18 months ago became the largest creditor to the United States. Through negotiations, parties could possibly discover a way ing after World War II. The current constitution precludes As America continues to pass stimulus legislation that will to allow Iran to use nuclear power cleanly and not have a Japan from maintaining an offensive army. largely be paid for by borrowed money, it is especially important weapon. Russia, for example, could be a fuel bank for Iran’s The United States is in favor of Japan creating an army for Clinton to stop in China so that they do not stop purchasing uranium. capable of offensive actions, especially with the increasing U.S. Treasury Department bonds. Regardless, engaging Iran will be a tough battle for the threat of North Korea in the region. Purdy said that may be the reason that Clinton didn’t publicly new administration and might not produce the desired result. Although Japan has been an ally of the United States for humiliate China on the issue of human rights, an issue that has However, the potential consequence of not negotiating could the past 60 years, the relationship has been “lopsided in favor been hotly contested between the United States and China. be much worse. of the U.S., but that’s beginning to change,” said Mason. The prime minister of Japan arrives in Washington, D.C. today “Left to its own devices, Iran will develop a nuclear Clinton addressed North Korea’s growing threat of long- to follow up on Clinton’s progress and discuss the security of weapon, and the only way to stop that is through war or ne- range ballistic missiles and the importance of North Korea’s the region and will also focus on economic ties, but the priority gotiations,” said Brossmann. transition of power as their current leader, Kim Jung Il, is will remain security. 16 World News February 26, 2009 The Carroll News Three things you should know about this week:

AP Photo AP Photo President Barack Obama outside the White House on Feb. 19. Dr. Khalil Ibrahim, center, leader of Darfur’s strongest rebel group known as the Justice and 1. Obama aims to reduce Equality Movement, at the Darfur peace talks two weeks ago in Doha, Qatar. record deficit and debt Peace closer with Sudan agreement On Monday, President Barack Obama announced his intention to cut the country’s outstanding deficit in half by the end of his term in 2013. Sean Webster Currently, the deficit stands at about $1.3 trillion and the debt at almost $11 Asst. World News Editor United Nations Mission in Sudan duties: trillion. Obama said from now on, any increases in spending or decreases After a week of talks, the Su- in revenue will have to be offset by either cuts in other areas of spending danese government and Darfur’s or increased tax cuts. He also said that withdrawing troops from Iraq and strongest rebel group, the Justice raising taxes on the rich will significantly help to close the gap. However, and Equality Movement, reached • Support implementation of a comprehensive his plans to increase troop levels in Afghanistan may reduce the gains from a “confidence building agreement” peace agreement. leaving Iraq. Furthermore, although he promised during his campaign to that will lead the way to further repeal Bush’s tax cuts right away, he has signaled that instead, he will now peace negotiations. wait until they expire in 2010 to prevent from further hurting the economy. The two parties hope to reach • Facilitate and coordinate humanitarian a peace deal soon that will put an end to a six-year war between the assistance and the return of displaced refugees. Arab-led Sudanese government and 2. Dow and S&P drop to lowest non-Arab tribes in the Darfur region of western Sudan. • Assist in providing demining services, level in over a decade According to the United Nations, technical advice and coordination activities. the violence in Darfur has killed On Monday, the Dow Jones and the 300,000 people and displaced more S&P 500 stock indexes fell to their than 2.5 million civilians. • Aid in the development and protection of lowest levels since 1997. Investors are While rebel leaders are vying for nervous over the increasing possibility the disbandment of government- human rights in Sudan, especially toward that the Obama administration may na- supported Arab militias, known as displaced groups of people. tionalize major banks that are insolvent. the janjaweed, and for more politi- The administration, led by Treasury cal representation, negotiations will Secretary Timothy Geithner, introduced first focus on establishing a ceasefire its plan to improve the financial industry and a prisoner exchange. is committed to long-term peace, Peden said leaving these groups a few weeks ago. Although both Geith- According to Mindy Peden, view the current negotiations as out of the negotiations “can make ner and President Obama have said they professor of political science at nothing more than the government’s them more powerful and more want banks to stay in private hands, the John Carroll University, a legitimate attempt to keep the ICC from issu- militant.” plan lacked important details and left ceasefire is an essential first step ing the warrant. “Everybody has to be at the open the possibility of nationalization. to the peace process in more ways While Egypt has asked the ICC table … even the most marginalized On Tuesday, however, after Federal Re- than one. to delay its decision for at least groups, who tend to be the most serve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave an Besides subduing hostilities, if a year to allow the peace talks to radical,” she said. optimistic speech to Congress, the stock only for the short term, a ceasefire develop, the BBC recently reported In 2006, the Sudanese govern- markets regained some of the ground also “signals to the people that they that the ICC will announce its deci- ment arranged a peace deal with they lost the day before. Bernanke said [the leaders of JEM and the Suda- sion next week. SLM, the main Darfur rebel group the recession might end this year, and nese government] have legitimacy Although the Sudanese gov- at the time. that regulators are not going to try to nationalize banks. … It’s important to know who is ernment does not recognize the However, the deal quickly col- speaking for the constituencies and authority of the ICC, rebel groups lapsed after it was met with opposi- why,” Peden said. have indicated that if the warrant is tion from JEM and even from some Only hours after last week’s released, they will try to apprehend members of SLM. 3. United States will help Gaza rebuild agreement, Khalil Ibrahim, the lead- Bashir for the ICC. Peden also said In mid-2007, the U.N. decided to er of JEM, accused the Sudanese the role of international peacekeep- send a peacekeeping force to Darfur after war with Israel army of attacking two rebel posi- ers may be affected if the warrant to bolster the failing efforts of Afri- tions. In the absence of a ceasefire, is issued. can Union peacekeepers. such attacks are likely to continue. Even if a final peace agreement Although its deployment has An Obama administration official leaked information on Tuesday that Negotiations may also be hin- is reached, its legitimacy may be been somewhat delayed, the com- the United States is going to offer $900 million in aid to Gaza, where dered if the International Criminal undermined by the lack of involve- bined U.N.-AU force will total 1,300 people died and 21,000 homes were destroyed in a three-week long Court issues a warrant for the arrest ment from other rebel groups in the 26,000 peacekeepers by this No- war with Israel in January. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make of Omar al-Bashir, the president of negotiations. vember. the official announcement during a trip to the Middle East next week. Sudan. While JEM is the dominate rebel However, many critics question Because the U.S. considers Hamas, the organization that controls the The warrant was requested by group, controlling areas of both how effective more peacekeepers Gaza Strip, a terrorist group, it will give the aid to the United Nations the chief prosecutor of the ICC, north and west Darfur, another rebel will be when there is no peace to and Palestinian Authority to administer. Estimates put the cost of who holds Bashir responsible for group known as the Sudan Libera- keep in the first place. reconstruction at around $2 billion. In addition to the United States’ offer, the genocide, war crimes and crimes tion Army also has a considerable In the midst of continued vio- Saudi Arabia has also offered $1 billion and Qatar has offered $250 million. against humanity committed in amount of support. lence, peacekeepers find it increas- Darfur. Both JEM and SLM also have ingly difficult to establish and Compiled by Sean Webster Some critics, doubtful that Bashir multiple splinter factions. maintain order and stability. World News 17 The Carroll News February 26, 2009 Rome is Zurning Even Arnold can’t terminate state debt

Meghan Wolf Staff Reporter

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has made the decision, albeit in the face of falling economic output, to raise taxes. Mike On Feb. 2, in a closed ceremony, he signed Zurn a set of bills that endorsed actions to combat World News Editor the $42 billion shortfall in the budget over the next year and a half. Pay my mortgage A three-year drought has plagued the ag- ricultural sector of California’s economy and The current mortgage crisis has helped is spelling trouble for the rest of the United propel the United States economy into one States, which trades heavily in the state’s of the worst recessions in the nation’s history. exports. California is the country’s largest Many argue that the current state parallels that producer of dozens of crops, including grapes, of the Great Depression, and others say the almonds, avocados, artichokes and onions. worst is yet to come. A downslide in the production of crops In order to combat rising home foreclo- has also turned into an increased unemploy- sures, President Obama is set to propose a ment rate for both those who produce and AP Photo plan intended to prevent those at risk of losing pick them. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs the state budget in Sacramento, Calif. The their homes. Ideally, this sounds like the right California has tallied the 2008 drought package reduces the state’s spending by nearly $13 billion for this fiscal year. thing to do, but it is not. losses to $300 million, and economists predict Essentially, the government plans to take this year’s losses could come to $2 billion, In addition, economic hardships created bour of Mississippi, who said that they might $75 billion and subsidize at-risk mortgages with a loss of 80,000 jobs. by unemployment and various decreases in reject offered stimulus package portions. by reducing homeowners’ monthly payments. A recent storm in California, the largest of income mean less tax revenues for the state. However, Schwarzenegger said that he Without venturing into whether or not the gov- the season, boosted wintertime rainfall, but Thus, for California, the combination of the would gladly accept stimulus money for his ernment can afford $75 billion more in debt, water officials said that it was not enough to recession and state budget problems is crush- state, giving praise, along with Florida gov- it is easy to point out other flaws of the plan. make up for the weather conditions of the past ing the state’s economy. ernor Charlie Christ, to the $787 billion plan Specifically, the plan proposes no solution to couple of years. “When unemployment rises, income falls, at the National Governor’s Association winter fix the underlying problems and is unfair to The bills signed by the Republican gover- so income tax falls,” said Welki. meetings in Washington, D.C. those who act responsibly. nor will raise taxes across the board, which Welki explained that in addition to cut- “Gov. Sanford says that he does not want One of the major reasons why the United has not happened in 17 years. Moreover, law- ting expenses, state governments need to to take the money…and I want to say to him: States is experiencing this type of crisis is makers set up massive spending cuts that will turn to other sources for funding besides I’ll take it,” said Schwarzenegger on the ABC because many people were given loans they largely affect public institutions across the income tax. show “This Week With George Stephanopo- could not afford. Banks were granting loans state. Over the next 16 months, state spending Moreover, unlike the federal government, ulos.” to subprime borrowers perceived to be at high will be reduced by 11 percent. state governments are required to balance “I’m more than happy to take his money or risk of default. Andrew Welki, a professor of economics their budgets either every year or two, ne- any other governor in this country that doesn’t In many instances this lending was forced at John Carroll University, explained the cessitating the need for quick action in hard want to take this money,” he said. on banks by the federal government through interconnecting logistics of such economic financial times. According to Schwarzenegger, the “ter- various laws and regulations, such as the policies as they work during such a severe The federal stimulus package recently rific package” would put $80 billion into his Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. Al- recession. approved by Congress, which endorses the state’s economy, with $35 billion in tax cuts, though this was not the only cause of the “Usually in recessionary times such as this, allotting of money to the individual states, and $45 billion into such areas as health care, crisis, it was a major contributor. the state governments face a very difficult has received vehement disapproval from transportation and education. The proposed Obama mortgage plan does situation, because many services are provided Republican politicians. Schwarzenegger said California’s econo- nothing to correct this problem. Rather, it bails by the state rather than federal governments,” They include governors such as Mark my might start recovering in a year, but that out the culprits of lending and borrowing by said Welki. “You have pressures placed on Sanford of South Carolina, who said that he full recovery might not be achieved for a long paying for their reckless behavior. According all units of government that rely on property might refuse federal aid offered to his state, time, and that it might take “years from now to a Washington Post report outlining the plan, taxes, including school systems,” he said. and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Haley Bar- to get back to where we were.” lenders will “receive an up-front fee of $1,000 for each eligible modification,” and also be “awarded monthly as long as the borrower stays current on the loan.” U.S. automakers ask for more bailout funds Moreover, as long as the borrower pays on time, “the initiative will provide a monthly Matt Greene Pontiac. The company’s executives deter- of Toyota and Honda “based on the willing- balance reduction payment.” In addition, “he The Carroll News mined with certainty that Chevrolet, Cadillac, ness to suspect levels of performance that or she can get up to $1,000 each year for five GMC and Buick would be the prime recipients are suspect.” years.” These are just certain parts of the many Last week General Motors and Chrysler of any aid package. GM wants a deal with the union to de- handing out money within the plan. made their plea to President Barack Obama Chrysler plans to take similar steps as crease its debt from $27 billion to $9 billion. Maybe I am wrong, but how will receiv- for additional financial aid in hopes that it will GM by eliminating more than 3,000 jobs. A main concern of the UAW is how the two ing payments and rate reductions encourage prevent the companies from full collapse. Moreover, the automaker’s Dodge Durango, companies will secure retirement and health responsible lending and borrowing? To me it All together, GM and Chrysler are request- PT Cruiser and Chrysler Aspen models will care benefits for employees. looks like this actually encourages people to ing that they receive $39 billion in aid, a $14 no longer be manufactured. Workers worry that reducing costs will stop paying their mortgage to receive potential billion increase from the initial amount. This Much smaller than both GM and Ford, make these benefits more difficult to finance. benefits, which include government subsidies would add to GM’s already outstanding debt Chrysler is asking for $9 billion, an amount However, Welki said the UAW will have to and rate reductions. of $47 billion. much higher than its previous $3 billion re- give in some to ensure survival. This includes If people have the opportunity to “beat the Even so, Andrew Welki, professor of quest in December. The company has already evaluating legacy costs and retirement ben- system” without consequence, they probably economics at John Carroll University, called made sizable cuts since it was purchased in efits provided for such labor. will. I just hope the government bails out Chrysler’s survival “unlikely.” Moreover, 2007 by the equity firm Cerberus Capital Neither option is appealing to Obama. GM students with lofty credit card debt so I too U.S. manufacturers might be “delaying the Management. and Chrysler have made little improvement can beat the system. Thus is the American inevitable.” GM and Chrysler have also been discuss- with the aid packages they have received dream. “[GM and Chrysler] have been unwilling ing conflicting matters with the UAW. thus far, leaving the president skeptical. This Forcing responsible borrowers to pay for to face realities,” said Welki. Much of the controversy surrounding means Obama could potentially veto any in- the irresponsible behavior of others is wrong. The company failed to meet a Feb. 17 U.S. automakers health is partly attributed to crease in funds for the manufacturers. In addition, renters and others who realized deadline set by the government. On that the UAW, which has controlled negotiations The companies claim, however, the $39 they could not afford a home are wronged. In date, the company was supposed to reach an among the manufacturers since the 1970s. billion would be less costly than having to file essence, they are missing out due to their deci- agreement with the United Auto Workers and Before the recession, GM attempted to for bankruptcy, which is the other option. Fil- sions to act responsibly and not buy a home. shareholders regarding GM’s massive debt. sever ties with UAW members by offering ing for bankruptcy would force the companies Unlike those who will be able to keep their However, lawmakers have decided not to buyouts to workers. In some cases, the com- to liquidate, resulting in massive job losses. homes, renters will have nothing to show for penalize GM for failing to meet the proposed pany would pay a worker $120,000 just to However, Welki believes that bankruptcy acting sensibly. deadline. leave the company. GM hoped to replace the might be the preferred option. To put it all in perspective, this is like If the federal government grants the union members with non-union workers. “It creates a different sense of urgency and paying me to go to class after having a fail- propose demand, both companies promised The move was made in order to place GM willingness to make changes,” he said. ing grade and poor attendance. As awesome to make drastic reductions at all levels of in a better position to compete with foreign The direction Obama will undertake is un- as this would be, it would not be fair to my operation. GM claims that it will let go of manufacturers like Honda and Toyota, which clear at this point. The Department of Treasury studious peers. However, I urge John Carroll 47,000 workers and terminate five plants, do not pay employees close to that of U.S. is in the process of preparing $40 billion in to look into it anyway, because I hate going cutting the total number down from 38 to 33 manufacturers. case the automakers do need it. On the other to class. in North America. 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CANCUN SOUTH PADRE ROME GRAND CAYMAN ORLANDO LAS VEGAS PANAMA CITY ITALY ACAPULCO FRANCE PARIS CRUISES LOS ANGELES SKI RESORT HOME PUNTA CANA CLEVELAND MIAMI BAHAMAS BRAZIL DAYTONA BEACH JAMAICA HONOLULU CABO PUERTO RICO SOUTH BEACH PUERTO VALLARTA 21 The Carroll News Editorial February 26, 2009 Editorial Advantageous advising system Whether a student has had to drop a class or petition for a new adviser, it is a well-known fact that academic advising can be a nightmare. In an effort to meet the needs of the tech-savvy col- lege generation, the Academic Advising Office at John Carroll University is moving toward Web-based communication. This new “self-service” advising system includes the transfer of paper form to electronic form, as well as offering students useful educational information like studying for exams and scheduling via blogs and videos. Also, the system offers students a degree Yeah, I heard evaluation link to assist them in meeting major and core class they’ve raised requirements. almost double The decision to move from paper to Web-based form for aca- what they origi- demic advising was tremendously needed and will serve as a great nally wanted to resource to students and faculty. The Academic Advising Office do. made a needed change to cater to the needs of students by offering I can’t believe a simple, quick and efficient method to ease advising woes. Sam and Peter raised Before, finding the correct offices and getting various people so much money with to sign forms was a hassle. this concert. “ Now students will be able to declare their major and submit academic forms with the click of a button. This type of system Cartoon by Joe Hinkel also offers students another way to communicate with an adviser or ask questions. By being able to participate in chat forums or create postings, students can address issues that they may have been uncomfortable about in the past. NOTABLE QUOTABLE Another great product of the online advising system is simpli- fying the work of advisers. Professors will no longer have to deal with tedious and time consuming paperwork. Lastly, while doing a service for students and faculty, this system is also doing a service for the environment. Going paperless will decrease the amount of “House is gone... friends are gone... this waste and will essentially save the University money. The “self-service” advising system is sure to be a useful re- is total destruction.” source and will hopefully alleviate a lot of the stress that comes with the advising process. -Australian resident Simon Hudson, on the wildfires that have killed more than 208 people and displaced 7,000. Weather forecasts are predicting Editorial another potentially devastating heat wave for next week. Student initiative goes far “ Typically, weekend events at John Carroll University are spon- sored by the Student Union Programming Board or another student organization. But last weekend, an event took place that was the product of a purely grassroots idea. Seniors Rose Petitti, Sam HIT miss Brenner and Peter Niro coordinated “The Concert for Lindsay.” & This was a concert to commemorate Lindsay Matthews, the sister of senior Scotty Matthews and 2007 graduate Mark Matthews, Hit: The Oscars Hit: Spring Break starts tomorrow Hit: “The who passed away this fall. The Friday night tribute was created Concert for Lindsay” miss: SSC Service Solutions cuts ten to raise money for a scholarship fund in Lindsay’s name. workers Hit: JCU men’s basketball hosts first round of OAC While many organizations support various causes by sponsor- ing events, it is inspiring to see a group of students who are not tournament Hit: Musicians offer music lessons through linked by an organization, create and execute an event that af- Apple’s GarageBand Hit: Youngstown’s Middleweight Kelly fects the lives of so many JCU students. The concert raised more Pavlik beats Marco Antonio Rubio Hit: Cleveland’s Restau- than $2,000, which is $1,000 more than the initial goal and is rant Week miss: Donald Trump Entertainment Resorts files proof that assertive students are successful. Petitti, Brenner and for bankruptcy Hit: Great Lakes Theatre performs in Marinello Niro should be commended for taking the initiative to design Little Theatre Hit: New JCU Fair Trade Web site miss: Pet such a positive show. The determination and creativity that these chimpanzee killed after injuring woman Hit: Wing and Spa students displayed should be duplicated by other students with grassroots ideas. Night miss: Jimmy Fallon replaces Conan O’Brien on NBC’s With student apathy plaguing different areas of campus life, “Late Night” slot Hit: Carnivale and Mardi Gras like running for a Student Union position or football attendance, we hope “The Concert for Lindsay” encourages others to pursue and build on the ideas from the ground up.

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Joe Hinkel Margaret Phillips Signed material and comics are e-mail: [email protected] Mike Spinelli Sam Gonder Beth Rini solely the view of the author. Rachel Zaccardelli 22 February 26, 2009 Op/Ed The Carroll News OURVIEW Lo Castro’s Taking a closer look at things far away Lowdown On those three days we meet, I’ll a meeting between leaders from take a quick gander at CNN.com and countries we couldn’t locate on a Gettin’ the see what’s taking place, but outside map? Most of us pass. I’m apathetic of that class and newspaper meet- toward most news, and I know that word on: ings, I’m clueless. on this campus, I’m certainly not Jenna I don’t know a thing about alone. Lo Castro The horrific downhill foreign affairs, and truth be told, I The war in Darfur is just an Editorial & Op/Ed Editor progression of horror know next to nothing about what example. Most of us have heard Tim Ertle about it, but in six years have Sports Editor is happening here in the United I was first introduced to Freddy path killer who lives there. You can we even blinked at the news that States. when I was five-years-old. A lot imagine what happened next. I’m some 450,000 have lost their lives? Feb. 26, 2003, exactly six years I log onto Cleveland.com and of people think this is a little too not sure what the whole marijuana Because it happens in the western ago today, is credited with being the I see these stories about President young for a child to be introduced theme added to the movie, but if region of Sudan, and far away from starting date for the war in Darfur. Barack Obama signing the stimulus to a character of the horror world I had to venture a suggestion, I’d our comfortable lifestyles, we prob- We have heard about Darfur and package, but I skip that and click on genre. But having a 13-year-old propose reverting back to a more ably don’t give it the time of day. the horrific things happening there, the sports tab to see what is going on brother without a brain filter for a legitimate reason to be in the woods, If it’s not going to impact us to- but how many of us truly care? with the Tribe in spring training. babysitter didn’t give me the choice like camping or perhaps working on day, we can worry about it later. I am as guilty as anybody. Want to talk about economics in of opting out of “Nightmare on Elm an Eagle Scout badge. I, for one, am going to start try- I’ll be the first to admit that the this country? Street” marathons. The second half of the movie ing. I’m going to make a conscious only time I ever listen to anything I’m speechless. I’m not sure if this early expo- read like a hybrid between a “Girls effort to sacrifice one of my dozen regarding world news is each Thurs- Care to discuss economics in sure created a soft spot for horror Gone Wild” video and an Emeril daily checks of ESPN.com to try day at The Carroll News planning terms of sports contracts? Now movies in me, but I truly love a Lagasse cooking show. It was liter- and become informed about what’s meeting when World News editor we’re talking. classic “Halloween” or “Child’s ally scene after scene of graphic, happening in our world. Mike Zurn tells the rest of the staff My point is, we all have specific Play.” And I really stress the word tactless sex and impalement; not It does affect us, and matters like what is going on in the world and subjects that peak our interests. I’m “classic.” Contrastingly, I have no stabbing or asphyxiating or being these deserve our attention no matter what we can look forward to in the willing to guess that some people taste for the genre of horror that thrown from a third-story window. how miniscule they may appear. next edition. got excited when they read the has taken over the silver screen Every character died by comical We’re at John Carroll University This semester, I’m taking an recent news that Nicole Richie was in recent years. I’m talking about impalement: a deer’s antlers, a pool to prepare for our future, but so international journalism course pregnant with her second kid, while the plotless gore fests that feature stick, a fishing rod, etc. I’m not sure much of our future, and the future and each week we take time to others watched programs awarding torturous and/or obscure story if there was some sub-textual idea of our world, is being shaped by investigate and talk about what is fashion grades to our favorite stars lines, the kind of movies that leave here, but if it is that Jason Voorhee’s the present. happening across the globe and how at the Academy Awards. you asking, “What the hell just favorite food is shish kabobs, then Let’s start paying attention. it influences us. To us, this is news. A story about happened?” as you walk out of the I’m willing to take him to an Out- theater. back Steakhouse. For me, movies like the “Saw” My disdain for the newest of hor- series, “Touristas” and “House of ror films has left me wondering what Wax” all fit the prototype of a sub happened to good old-fashioned cre- Wonderword par scary movie. While I under- ativity. Today, it seems like the ele- stand that the evolution of these ment of surprise has been replaced movies is due in part to quench by the element of torture. You don’t What does sybarite mean? the thirst of our evolving culture, I need to show a woman digging didn’t know tact and plot had to be through her soulmate’s intestines compromised in doing so. to achieve fright. Also, you don’t Last weekend, I saw the new- need to show a woman’s flaccid est rendition of “Friday the 13th” breasts every five minutes to keep and wow — who knew that sitting the audience interested, although for two hours in a theatre full of guys, I’m sure you’d disagree with patrons screaming at the screen me on that one. could be so painful. On top of All in all, it doesn’t take much that, the movie downright sucked. to be effective in the horror world. “Someone who’s from “A dating Web site.” “The backup lightsaber for Now I don’t know if the director At least, I don’t think it does. By a Jedi knight.” was trying to get his audiences to relying on the formula of combining Siberia.” Sara Nunney, “relate” to the amateur actors, but A-list actors (Paris Hilton doesn’t Craig Sidol, junior Jeff Sigmund, the opening scene introduced five count) with simple but unique sophomore freshman beach blonde college kids who go plots and quasi-realistic murder to Camp Crystal (Jason Voorhees’ sequences, you can’t fail; this is stomping ground) because there’s a why even at 22, I still can’t look at a lot of pot growing in the surround- pizza without thinking about Freddy A sybarite is a person who is devoted to luxury and pleasure. ing woods with their names on it. Kruger’s face. Little do they know, the pot actually Contact Jenna Lo Castro at belongs to the seven-foot psycho- [email protected] That’s what See said: 25 Lenten sacrifices about me sarily mean to give something up. “Brink” because nobody probably 13. Prove that chivalry isn’t people who read this have a sense It has an alternate meaning: to do got that last one. dead. of humor. something extra that is difficult for 6. Get the scoop on the lowdown 14. Write more good-er. 24. Stop relying on religious you to do. This secondary meaning before Lo Castro does. 15. Take something, anything at events for inspiration. is easier for me to make up things 7. Stop hating dogs and cats. all, seriously. 25. Stop relying on Facebook for; therefore, it’ll be my primary Seriously, I hate them, but hate is 16. Stop consuming carbonated for ideas. definition. The great part about wrong (in most cases). beverages and chocolate. Well, those didn’t take up as using that definition is that right 8. Start hating koalas. (I need to 17. Starting to run out of ideas, much room as I thought they would, Bob Seeholzer now I’m pretty much too lazy to so brainstorm more often. Features Editor fill that void somehow.) so I’ll make a prediction on how do anything that makes just about 9. Pay 50 cents a day to support 18. Put a lower quota on my successful I’ll be at achieving all Yesterday was Ash Wednesday any ambitious action fair game as a a malnourished child in a Third lists. 25 of them. so I feel the need to discuss my sacrifice of my time. World country. 19. Go to JCU sporting events I won’t. Lenten sacrifices with my readers. 1. Judge the girls on campus by 10. Keep my cool when I find out to support the team instead of go- I’ll do what I do every other year In honor of the annoyingly popular their character rather than the length that Bruce Willis is dead at the end ing to support the dance team and during Lent and fail to meet any of 25 things lists on Facebook, I’m of their skirts. of “The Sixth Sense.” cheerleaders. my sacrificial goals. I like to think going to borrow that format for this 2. Start doing homework. 11. Stop saying, “That’s what 20. Focus in class (e.g. stop doing that Jesus respect my ambition and column and we’ll see how high I 3. Prove Rafferty wrong. See said!” after flatulating. I realize The CN’s super tough sudoku). forgives my inability to succeed. get before I run into my name and 4. Skate better. That’s it, just it’s not very classy. 21. Get older faster. (It’s this And in the end, isn’t that faith in e-mail address. skate better. 12. Go to the Corbo to actually number on the list for a reason.) Jesus really what it’s all about? I think I need to clarify right 5. Stop making references to workout instead of just to watch 22. Show some maturity. Contact Bob Seeholzer at away that sacrifice doesn’t neces- the Disney Channel original movie girls on the treadmills. 23. Pray more often that the [email protected] Op/Ed 23 The Carroll News February 26, 2009 You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty: Sometimes all it takes is a nudge

Andrew Rafferty ward a scholarship fund to honor a Editor in Chief girl who few people at JCU actually Last week, New York University knew. This wasn’t an SUPB thing, students barricaded themselves in an this was grassroots organizing. on-campus dining hall and started But showing up to a concert is making demands to school admin- easy. It’s not the same as protesting istrators. something with the risk of suspen- They hung signs off a balcony sion or expulsion. After all, Friday’s demanding NYU be affordable. concert was fun and had free food. Well in that case, the best way to So maybe the JCU student body protest NYU is to not go there. You is really all about fund-raisers. knew how much it was before you Maybe that’s our thing. sent your application in. I mean, look at Relay for Life. In fact, I’m protesting NYU Its first year on this campus it es- right now by not giving them any tablished itself as one of the most money. But regardless of the rhyme successful events in the country for or reason, if you’re like me, the first a school our size. thing that goes through your head Leadership is what last Friday’s when you hear about a protest at concert and Relay for Life have in a university is, “Wow, that could common. never happen here.” In both cases, there were a group Imagine 70 students blocking of dedicated students who made off the entrances to Schott Dining sure every member of the JCU com- Hall with tables and chairs. CSS munity knew what was happening, wouldn’t be able to handle it, so where it was happening and at what they would have to call University time. Even if not everyone showed Heights police. UHPD has never up, everyone knew what was going seen anything like this, so I doubt down. they would know what to do. More importantly, these student The end result would probably leaders got their friends to go. And be a cafeteria filled with pepper so the friends of their friends went. spray and a few students in the If there is something JCU is good usiness hospital after a harsh beating with at, it’s supporting each other and a nightstick. It would make some supporting good causes. B pretty compelling images if Channel So when I hear “apathy” and 19 “Action News” caught it. The JCU in the same sentence, I cringe bottom line is, I think we could do a little. The student body cares; we just might need a nudge from some orner some damage. But JCU students are too apa- of our peers who are good at excit- thetic for anything like that, right? ing others. Not exactly. You’ll never get a good crowd at C While we cannot compare our your pro-life/pro-choice rally. We Low mortgage interest rates and the level of political activity to that of don’t do well with divisive issues. some NYU students, we also can’t We do really well with the stuff we typical college student sell ourselves short by labeling the agree on. Students will give up their student body as lazy. time and energy to help their peers Friday night was a perfect exam- succeed. opportunity to refinance their homes Your parents will have to go to a ple of how students can care. There We might just need a little at a lower rate of interest. Let’s mortgage banker and go through a was a benefit concert organized and nudge. break down the potential of saving new loan origination process, just as performed entirely by students. It Contact Andrew Rafferty at from refinancing. if you were purchasing a new home. earned upwards of $2,000 to go to- [email protected] Suppose your parents took out That means the banker will charge a 30-year fixed rate mortgage in you for his or her services. Typi- 1990 at the market interest rate of cally, refinancing fees range in the 10 percent. The monthly payment range of $1,000 to $5,000. Clearly, on that loan would be $878 per even if you had to pay $5,000 today The Carroll News wishes Tim Evanko month and that loan will be paid off to refinance, you would still be up The Carroll News in the year 2020. As of today, your $18,000 over the life of the loan. you a safe and fun Over the past year our govern- parents would still owe $70,000 Also, the banker may be able ment, in coordination with both on that loan. As you can see, very to simply add the fees to the new the Federal Reserve System and little comes off the loan balance mortgage balance so you won’t even Spring Break! Treasury Department, has made an (principal amount) until near the have to pay them up front. effort to keep interest rates low on end of the life of the loan. This is In today’s poor economy, lots of new loans. due to the fact that you pay heavy families are strapped for cash and See you in March. This has been done as an attempt amounts of interest early in the life looking for ways to reduce bills. to keep businesses and individuals of the loan. Being a young, educated reader of borrowing money so they can spend What if your parents refinanced The Carroll News Business Corner, it and boost the economy. An impor- the remaining $70,000 they owe on you now have the tools to present tant interest rate that has been kept this mortgage at today’s lower rate your household with a cost-savings low is the rate on new mortgages. of 5.26 percent interest? They would option. Currently, the interest rate on take out a new loan for the remain- And if you have a little entrepre- a 30-year conventional fixed rate ing 11 years at 5.26 percent interest neur in you, you may even be able (this means the rate will not change and would have a monthly payment to finagle a way to get your parents over the life of the loan) mortgage of $700 per month. This equates to to share some of those cost-savings is 5.26 percent. This very low rate a $178 savings per month, a $2,130 with you in the form of additional is considerably lower than mortgage savings per year and a $23,000 payments for your tuition, rent, The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and rates in the past 15 to 20 years, when savings over the life of the loan. A etc. to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of most of your parents purchased the good rule of thumb to go by is that All in all, rocky times call for good taste. All letters received become the property of The Carroll homes that you grew up in and may when market interest rates drop 2 creative measures and refinancing News. Anonymous letters will not be published unless the source still be living in. percent or more below the rate on a home mortgage may be a measure reveals his or her identity to The Carroll News and the situation is For example, mortgage rates your current mortgage, you should that can help your family’s financial deemed appropriate in its anonymity. Letters to the editor must not in 1990 were around 10 percent. look into refinancing. position. exceed 500 words and must be submitted to [email protected] by 5 Today’s very low mortgage interest Clearly refinancing seems like a -Evanko is a senior finance p.m. Sunday night. rates give homeowners the unique no-brainer, but what are the costs? major. February 26, 2009 The Carroll news CLASSIFIEDS

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All After School Babysitting Needed - 10 440.479.2835 for more details. with plenty of parking, AC, newer appli- minutes from JCU; flexible days; ap- 5 bedroom house for rent. Close to cam- ances, washers and dryers. Currently rented prox. 4-6pm; great opportunity; call pus. Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, Great house for rent starting June 2009. 5 by JCU students. Only a few blocks and 216-534-3128 or 216-346-7376 bedrooms 2 Full Baths 1800 Sqft 2 miles within walking distance from campus!. and refrigerator included. Hardwood floors Looking for Homework Assistant/ from campus. [email protected] or Don’t wait, ac fast! Leases to begin in June. throughout, 1 1/2 bathrooms. new furnace Babysitter for my 10 & 12 year old 216-469-4402 Call Anthony at (216)374-7164 and plenty of parking. $1550 per month. sons. Need 2 days/week from 3pm-6pm Please call Steve Gruber at (216) 513-1544 in our Pepper Pike Home (days can be WALK TO CAMPUS 3-4-5 Bedrooms, Single Family Home for Rent on Wyncote for more information. flexible). Education/psychology major all new appliances, dishwasher, deck, 2 Rd near Cedar and Belvoir, 4 bedrooms, preferred. Need car. Need to start 2nd full bath, AC, and lots of closet space. 1.5 bath, AC, appliances, finished base- 5 bedroom single family 10 minutes from week of January. Call Tracy 216-464- Will go fast! 216-832-3269 ment. $1200/month Call 239-233-5770 JCU available 6-1-09 $1250/month call 7744 Charles 216-402-9653 We cater to John Carroll students 1 mile HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 & 1/2 BED- The UPS Store 2 bedroom 1st floor double: Across the from campus 4 bedroom 1/2 bath. Newly ROOMS, 1 1/2 BATHS. WALKING Now Hiring for customer service posi- street from the John Carroll Annex on Green refurbished Lots of parking For 2009 DISTANCE TO CAMPUS. FULLY tions. Part time-flexible hours. We need Road. Within walking distance to shopping. 2010 season These will go fast! Call UPDATED KITCHEN HARDWOOD responsible students who are friendly All appliances, washer and dryer included. Michael at 330-388-7798 FLOORS ALL APPLIANCES INCLUD- and outgoing with good typing & data Spacious rooms, Large closets, and garage ED WASHER AND DRYER AS WELL. entry skills. JUST MINUTES FROM parking. $750/mnth. 440-542-0232 Beat the rush. 3 bedroom single family JCU Located at Cedar and Warrensville house 3941 Washington Blvd. Stove, 3 bedroom e.a. floor-dining room, living Cntr Rds Apply in person 216-371-9300 HOUSE FOR RENT - Great Condition. 3 Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, room (good sized), kitchen (eat in), bath, [email protected] for more Miles from JCU. 3 bedrooms. Will only rent Two Car garage. Dining rm. and Living and xtra room in lower level for e.a. floor information. to 3 or fewer. Call Greg at 216-397-4361 room, finished attic. Walking distance to - washer-dryer-air. Looking for 6 ladies JCU 440-526-1723 or 6 men - call 216.932.6488 Classified ads cost $5.00 3 Bedroom 2nd Floor double. Located at for the first 10 words and 2544 Warrensville Center Rd. Central Air, Warrensville and Meadowbrook Duplex - 8 $0.25 for each additional minute walk, two 3 bedroom suites. Living NICE HOUSE to rent, S. Belvoir, 3 Kitchen Appliances, FREE INTERNET, rooms/ 1.5 baths, lots of space, new reno- word. Washer and Dryer all included. Large living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen. All appli- ances including dishwasher, alarm system vations, bar in basement, washer/dryer, areas and closets, Garage parking. $925/ garage, walking distance to jcu. ($400 To be placed, ads must mnth. 440-542-0232 and AC. Call 440.821.6415 plus utilities per/person). 216-210-8913. be typed or handwritten clearly and legibly and sent HOUSE FOR RENT/SALE 3932MEAD- COVENTRY AREA HOME FOR RENT! JCU home for Sale/Rent, corner of Mira- to or dropped off at The OWBROOK - Walk to JCU! JCU Alumni Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath! Hardwood mar & Meadowbrook, 150 feet across Carroll News office with owned, 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, finished base- Floors throughout. Includes new refrigerator, street to Murphy dorm. 4BR, laundry, ment, partially furnished home for Rent or payment. new dishwasher and stove. Rent is nego- parking, $525/mo/br or $229k purchase. Purchase. Available June 2009. All newer tiable. This one won’t last! Call Ted (216) Call 330.219.1448 or email rpratt@neo. appliances including washer & dryer. Home Classified ads will not be 402-9662 or Mike (216) 789-7772 for an rr.com for details has 2car garage with opener. Sign on Bonus run without pre-payment. appointment. before 12/15! Call Margie at 216.409.1948 HOUSE FOR RENT UNIVERSITY HTS. or email at [email protected] Classifieds will not be tak- GREAT LOCATION - SHORT WALK TO JUST OFF WARRENSVILLE CENTER en over the phone. Dead- JCU. Single Family Colonial, 3 Upstairs RD. Walking distance to JCU. 4 bedroom, line for classifieds is noon House For Rent - 4073 Conover: 2min walk 2 full baths, all appliances including Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath. Spacious 1st floor, to JCU, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, includes kitchen of the Monday prior to Finished Basement. Kitchen Appliances and washer/dryer, lawn/sewer/snow removal appliances/washer/dryer. 1 year Lease start- included, finished basement, fireplace, publication. Washer/Dryer at NO Charge. 2 Car attached ing in June $1600 includes lawncare and garage with space for 3rd - No need to move balcony, front and back deck. 216- 870- snow removal. Open House 2-4 pm Sunday 1886 For Ad Rates and cars. Price Negotiable. 2459 Warrensville, 2/22/09 or view by appointment. Email Information: 216.870.1640 [email protected] to get applica- Phone: (216) 397-4398 tion in advance or call 216-212-1253 with Duplex for Rent. Spacious & Well-Main- Mail us at: The Carroll For Rent 2532 Warrensville, 6 Bedrooms. questions tained. Each Unit has 3 Bdrms, 1 ½ Bath. News Water and Sewer Included. 2 Blocks From ¼ Mile from JCU.Call JCU Alumni @ 440.336.2437. John Carroll Univ. Campus. Finished Basement with Bar. Avail- University Hts. Duplex Home for Rent $750- 20700 N. Park Blvd. able June 1st 2009. Call 704-560-5274 $950. 1st Floor: Remodeled, 2 bedrooms, University Hts, OH 44118 full bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, First floor two bedroom unit for Rent: E-mail the CN at: 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH HOUSE FOR plus basement with 2 1/2 additional bed- Across the street from the John Carroll [email protected]. RENT. Very clean and well-maintained. rooms and full bath. 2nd Floor: Remodeled annex on Green Road. Within walking Includes all appliances, air-conditioning, 2 1/2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living distance to shopping. All appliances, Federal Law bans discrimination by race, sex, re- finished basement. Covered patio for grill- room, dining room. Both units have newer including washer and dryer included. ligion, color, national origin, family status and handicap ing and relaxing! Lots of parking. Close to furnaces and air conditioning and share Spacious rooms, Large closets, and garage in all Ohio rental property. The Carroll News will not campus. You get a nice, full-amenity house laundry room, garage and driveway. Contact parking. Available June Rent $750/mnth. knowingly accept advertising in violation of this law. As and your own room for LESS than the cost Dan at 216-374-5220 440-542-0232. of a crowded, limited dorm room!! 440-336- a consequence, The Carroll News will not accept rental 2929 ads that stipulate the gender of the tenants.

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