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Thursday, SeptemberARROLL 15, 2011 EWSVol. 88 No. 2 C The Student Voice of John Carroll UniversityN Since 1925 John Carroll students memorialize 9/11 Res Life tries fob experiment Dan Cooney Molly Wilson The Carroll News

The Office of Residence Life has decided to conduct an experiment this school year to see if there would be a greater sense of community and reduced vandalism amongst residents of residence floors if they are protected by fobs. Each Greek life floor already has fob-access floors in Campion Hall, Hamlin Hall and Millor Hall. The doors to the floors are private and the Greek resident has to swipe his or her fob in order to get onto the floor. Only residents of that floor are allowed access to their specific fraternity or sorority floor. There are several main reasons for having this private access, including preserving the Greek sense of community and reducing vandalism. The first floor of Millor, the side facing Bernet Hall, was chosen for the experiment because fobs were already made for private access to the floor from previous years. That way, there was no additional cost to install fob equipment for a different floor. Photo by Taylor Horen “Because the fobbed doors have helped promote success- 2,977 flags were placed on the lawn in front of Rodman, representing the lives lost on 9/11/2001. ful communities, increased security and limited vandalism on Greek organization floors, the Office of Residence Life America’s Foundation to help young were already “Halfway to Heaven.” Jennifer Holton wanted to see if there would be a similar impact on a tradi- people remember the terrorist attacks on The Carroll Conservatives were also Managing Editor tional residential community,” said Lisa Brown, JCU’s direc- the United States. accepting donations to the Twin Towers tor of residence life. “[We chose that floor because] the fob The Rodman terrace stood quiet Organized by senior and Carroll Orphan Fund, whose mission is to raise equipment was already in place so no additional equipment Sunday, Sept. 11, surrounded by 2,977 Conservatives President Nick Tribuzzo, funds to support those children who lost was needed.” American flags and the sounds of the memorial was centralized around the one or both of their parents in the 9/11 Students who live on the floor questioned why their floor “America the Beautiful.” Speeches hon- nearly 3,000 flags that represented each attacks by providing long-term higher was chosen for the experiment. oring the heroes and remembering the who lost his or her life one decade ago. educational assistance, along with men- “At first, I thought the fobbed floor was just another hassle, lost were made as students, faculty and “These flags do so much more than tal and physical health care assistance. but it seems to have less traffic than other floors I have lived members of the John Carroll community show us the number of lives lost that According to Tribuzzo, over $200 was on in the past,” said junior Andrew Martin, a resident of the joined in to sing “God Bless America” to morning, they also tell us the story of raised at this event. floor. “The restricted access to the floor definitely makes for conclude the “Never Forget” memorial the lives that were lost – a story that we “9/11 defined our generation, and no more interaction between those living on the floor as opposed on John Carroll’s campus. will never forget,” said Tribuzzo in his event has had a greater impact,” said to other floors where anyone from the building can roam the Hosted by the John Carroll Conser- speech. Tribuzzo. “We are in a unique position halls.” vatives, the special memorial was one Songs such as “America the Beauti- because we remember what it was like The fob equipment was already in place on the floor be- of 11 memorials taking place at Ohio ful” were sung by a capella men’s choir before [the attacks] and now we live cause Delta Tau Delta used to live there. They moved to the universities on Sunday. The Carroll Rhapsody Blue, along with “Halfway through its significance. It’s important second floor in Millor a few years ago, and the fob equipment Conservatives became a part of the to Heaven” by Rhapsody Blue soloist that our generation never forgets 9/11 stayed in place. “9/11: Never Forget Project,” after hear- sophomore Eliot Woyshner, to symbol- because to do so would be as tragic as ing of the nationwide effort by Young ize that those who perished in the towers the attacks themselves.” Please see, FOBS, p. 3 One McHeights, with a side of Lansdale Hours

Jayah Watters food places to choose from, coming here was a huge adjust- Every day: The Carroll News ment, it’s a good thing,” Thompson said. While Whitted and Thompson are concerned with the 6 a.m.- 10 p.m. “I’m lovin’ it,” said senior Tuanchai Whitted of the new convenience of accessible fast food, graduate student Brittney Photo from gas2.org McDonald’s scheduled to begin construction Wednesday in Johnson feels that the new McDonald’s could plague the com- University Heights between residential streets Bushnell and munity with unhealthy eating habits. “There is not a lot Lansdale. “There is not a variety of restaurants for students “We already have a Burger King,” said Johnson. “Obesity, to eat at in this area and I’m really looking forward to it,” high cholesterol, and high blood pressure are on the rise, I of variety. I’m really said Whitted. feel like the space could’ve been used for another alternative Graduate student Thessalonian Thompson is also optimis- besides fast food,” she said. looking forward to it.” tic about the new McDonald’s. UH resident Donella Edwards is also not a fan of the new Please see, SUPERSIZE, p. 2 “I am from Ohio State where there were so many different -Tuanchai Whitted Please see, SUPERSIZE, p. 2 Photo from nowpublic.com Index Inside this issue Campus 2 Diversions 15 Cross country Arts & Life 4 Editorial Obama proposes 17 team ‘streaks up’ Sports 8 Op/Ed The American Jobs 18 to win Ric Sayre World News 10 Classifieds 20 Act, p. 10 Invitational, p. 6 2 Campus Sept. 15, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus ‘Golden Arches’ to make their mark at Warrensville Briefs Center, between Bushnell and Lansdale From SUPERSIZE, p. 1

Chi Omega grants a fast food restaurant and the increased traffic that it will attract. “I have grandchildren that play in Whole Foods Market special Wish that area, I’m really concerned for their safety,” she said. Long time UH residents Lorrine and Aaron The Chi Omega sorority’s national Carter are excited about the new McDonald’s. “We philanthropy is the Make-A-Wish Foun- feel it will bring revenue, more opportunities and Dollar Bank dation. JCU’s chapter of Chi Omega was business to this city, teenagers in this area will have recently able to sponsor a specific wish, more employment opportunities,” they said. granting a princess-themed birthday Despite the public opinions, City Council party to a patient at Rainbow Babies voted in May to approve a recommendation from and Children’s Hospital. Last month, the the Planning Commission to OK the site for con- sorority raised the minimum amount of struction explained Building Commissioner David money needed in order to fund a Wish: Menn. Menn will work continually to ensure that $6,000. the new facility is up to code and meeting the In order to raise the money, Chi city’s expectations. “I will be hands on during Omega hosted several fundraisers last the construction to make sure that everything Site of McDonald’s, year. In November, they held a Wings- runs smoothly,” he said. “So far things have gone on Warrensville for-Wishes event at Quaker Steak & as planned and everything is on schedule,” said Center Road, between Image from maps.google.com Lube. They also hosted a Chinese auc- Menn. Lansdale and Bushnell tion and a bake sale as well as participat- Menn explained that McDonald’s has a build- University Square roads ing in Walk for Wishes at the Cleveland ing schedule they plan to execute within 100 days. shopping center Zoo in July. The Walk for Wishes event The McDonald’s will be located on the west side raised over $3,000. of Warrensville Center Road at 2224 Warrensville The members of Chi Omega were Center Rd. allowed to participate in the Wish at “It should be open and ready to go by the holi- Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospi- days,” he said. tal. The sisters arrived at the hospital, UH Mayor Susan Infeld is excited about the wrapped presents, and played games new location and the new possibilities it will with the grantee. Some of the sisters bring to the city. “This new McDonald’s will even dressed up as Disney princesses. introduce an attractive building to an area that’s The Chi Omega sisters plan on hold- not so attractive right now,” she said. “It will be a ing different events in order to sponsor nice getaway for students, the new restaurant will another Wish in the future, according to have Wi-Fi so we know that students will enjoy chapter president Jill Habursky. it,” she explained. Infeld is also optimistic about the effect the new restaurant will have on the city. “I am thrilled Photo by Emily Miles JCU taking part in that we’ll have a thriving business in the area and McDonald’s will be built where this plaza currently stands on Warrensville White House faith I look forward to its success,” she said. Center Road. The restaurant is on a 100-day construction schedule. and service program John Carroll University is currently Get to know...Lisa Brown involved in the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Chal- Lisa Brown is JCU’s new director of residence life. She comes to JCU from Xavier University, where she served as associate director lenge. Colleges and universities that and assistant director of residence life for eight years. take part in the program have students How do you like John Carroll so far? of different religious backgrounds work together in service opportunities. “I am enjoying my time at John Carroll. Everyone has been very welcoming, friendly and The University submitted a plan to helpful. It is exciting to see the students back on campus and I am looking forward to the White House outlining how they getting to know more students.” planned to put the initiative into action. JCU will work with refugees for their Where did you grow up? program, and looks to partner with US Together, an affiliate of the Hebrew Im- “I grew up in North Canton, Ohio. JCU is close to home!” migrant Aid Society, for the project. The campus project will be led by What would you consider your greatest accomplishment? Margaret Finucane, the director for the Center for Service and Social Action, “I am most proud of the relationships I have with the people who are important in my life.” and a group of six students. Finucane and John Day, JCU’s What super-power would you want to possess and why? academic vice president, traveled to Washington, D.C. recently to kick off “The ability to be in two places at once! There is so much to do each day and it would be the program. They spent time at the great to get everything I want accomplished!” White House and George Washington University, engaging in plenary and What goals are you still working to accomplish? Photo by Taylor Horen question-and-answer sessions. “My primary goal right now is working with the JCU Office of Residence Life staff to – Compiled by Maura Stewart create the best possible residential living experience for our students!” Campus Safety Log

September 8, 2011 September 9, 2011 A caller from Physical Plant reported hearing An intoxicated student requested emergency services in Pacelli voices inside Grasselli Library at 2:03 a.m. Hall at 9:35 p.m. September 11, 2011 CSS reported criminal mischief at Murphy Hall at 9:37 a.m.

These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 15, 2011 The Jesuit Debate team trying new University in Cleveland format this year

In celebration of John Carroll University’s 125 years of existence, The Carroll News will Dan Cooney Campus Editor highlight John Carroll firsts. These achievements outline the history of the University. They College Lincoln- are our roots and are now pillars in our culture. The John Carroll University Debate Team Douglas Debate is ... endures a lot over the course of a season. Traveling to tournaments often takes six to 10 hours, with the closest competitions held in Detroit, Mich. and Clarion, Pa. • One competitor vs. “We didn’t have a tournament in Ohio other than the one we hosted,” said Brent another competitor Brossmann, debate coach and professor in the Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts. • Shorter than team The individual policy debate rounds in- clude eight speeches, four cross-examination policy debate periods and in-round preparation time. All told, one round could take up to two and a because it requires half hours. But, this year, the debate team is trying fewer speeches out a new style. Instead of team policy debate, in which JCU has traditionally taken part, the team will begin arguing in the format of Lincoln- The debaters are open to the change, ac- Photo by John Carroll University Douglas Debate for this school year only. cording to Brossmann. Sophomore debater “Human 125 Photo” on the Quad taken Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 Where policy debate involved a team of two Emily Stolfer is looking to improve her per- competitors versus another two-member team, suasive skills with the new format. On Sept. 6, the John Carroll University community came together to celebrate the Mass Lincoln-Douglas is a one-on-one debate. A “I was kind of excited because I like varia- of the Holy Spirit at the Church of the Gesu. Following Mass, all were invited to the Quad round of Lincoln-Douglas also only takes a tion on different activities and it would allow to take a celebratory “Human 125 Photo” and eat at the birthday barbeque. little over an hour, as it includes five speeches, me to experience a different way of debating For those few hours, the school stopped to revel in its age. It was a birthday barbeque two cross-examination periods and in-round – more persuasive and less evidence-based,” because 125 years ago on Sept. 6, 1886, 76 students attended the first day of classes at preparation time. she said. “I cannot knock anything until I John Carroll. Since then, the University has grown to almost 3,000 undergraduates and “At the college level, [Lincoln-Douglas try it.” over 700 graduate students. is] still policy,” said Brossmann of the types Despite the change, the debaters are also The photo taken Sept. 6, 2011 will go down in history for the school as well. The young of arguments required in the rounds. “But the looking forward to a productive season. and the old, students and graduates, professors and community members all stood together debates are much shorter.” “L-D debate is still debate,” said freshman side-by-side in celebration for the 125 year achievement of the University. This year, college Lincoln-Douglas debat- debater Noel Massarelli. “I am very optimistic ers around the country will argue whether the for this upcoming season and think that we, as – Compiled by John Jackson United States should substantially change its a team, will have a lot of success.” trade policy and/or practices with China. Brossmann also hopes the switch to According to Brossmann, one difference Lincoln-Douglas will allow his debaters to Residence Life trying fobbed floor that will be radical for the team is the switch get involved in different individual events, from debate partners to competing solo. The such as prose, poetry and extemporaneous opportunity to work with a partner, he said, speaking. experiment on first floor of Millor allows for collaboration of ideas in more detail “It’s also possible for us to take some folks and provides help. who are interested in just doing the individual From FOBS, p. 1 on the fob-access floor. “Student feedback will be important in “There’s lots of reasons to have a part- events and not debating,” he said. “The fob equipment has been in place, this process as we determine the next steps,” ner,” Brossmann said. “There are also some The debate team is trying their Lincoln- however, because of changes to the door Brown said. “We will be asking [if] the sense problems with a partner. One of the problems Douglas experiment for this year only, Bro- hardware the fobs function properly,” Brown of community increased. How safe do resi- that we’ve been facing a lot in recent years ssmann cautioned. said. “Prior to hardware changes, the doors dents feel? What type of vandalism has oc- is when a partner goes away for a tourna- “We don’t know what we’re going to do would lock unexpectedly and prevent student curred in the community? The students living ment and someone else is left stranded. In next year,” he said. “But, for this year, we’d access to the floor. The doors were also often on the first floor will be key contributors to a lot of tournaments, that can’t happen, and like to find out what this style of debate is all propped which created general safety and fire this conversation.” so either they have to debate one-on-two or about [and] whether or not it does a better job safety concerns.” Brown said that if the experiment works, they don’t get to debate at all, which is really of meeting our needs.” According to Brown, Residence Life will there is no definite, long-term plan to require unfortunate.” The team will begin its season next week- be talking to residents of the floor to see if fob access to every floor on campus. The Brossmann said the decision was made by end at Western Kentucky University, which having private access by fob had any impact. cost to install fob equipment, she said, is himself and the team. has claimed the past two national champion- The office will also be monitoring vandalism substantial. “We talked in some detail and laid out ships in Lincoln-Douglas. The team will then some options, and this is what we tried to do,” travel to Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. for he said. “It was a group decision.” their second tournament on Oct. 1 and 2. “At first, I thought the fobbed floor was just another hassle, but it As a result of the change, the team can at- Brossmann said Lafayette had competitors seems to have less traffic than other floors I have lived on in the tend tournaments in Ohio that they couldn’t in the national semifinals last year. before because they were participating in a “We’re going to start right off the bat with past.” different debate style. Brossmann said the the best of the best and see how we compete,” – Andrew Martin team can go to Bowling Green State Univer- he said. sity, Otterbein College, Ohio University and To inquire about the debate team, contact Junior The Ohio State University for competitions. Brossmann at [email protected]. Campus Calendar : Sept. 15 - Sept. 21 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday Women’s soccer SUPB will be Get ready for The annual Ride JCU grad and Student Union A nutritionist and plays Westminster showing “Horrible some inflatables for Miles will start Illinois Judge will hold its nurses from the College at 7 p.m. at Bosses” at 9 p.m. as SUPB will hold in front of Dolan William O’Brien weekly Senate Health Center will Don Shula Stadium. at Keller Commons “Wipeout” on the Science Center at will speak at noon meeting at 5 p.m. hold a nutritional (outside LSC near Quad at 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Registration in the Jardine in the Jardine lunch program from Pacelli Hall). is required for the Room of the Room. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 15-mile ride. LSC as part of Schott Dining Hall. Constitution Day. 4 Arts & Life Sept. 15, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Myxx up the weekend

night advances, make their way to RESTAURANT the dance floor. Currently, a DJ is REVIEW providing the music, but starting in October, live bands will perform. Myxx is a place that is off the “Myxx” map right now, but noise is starting to get out about the new place. The dish that I was lucky enough to try was the Boursin stuffed chicken. As if I wasn’t already complete- Mitch Quataet ly impressed by the atmosphere of The Carroll News Myxx, when the dish came out of the kitchen, the presentation was Cleveland Heights’ recent reno- beautiful. There in front of me lay vation on Cedar Road has become a a perfectly cooked chicken breast quiet sensation that if people aren’t covered in a mushroom marsala already talking about, they certainly sauce on top of rich and creamy will be after they have their first risotto with diced grape tomatoes. experience at Myxx. The Food Network would have What used to be Jillian’s Bil- been impressed with this dish as

liards Club in the Cedar-Fairmount it not only looked beautiful, but Photo from propertiesmag.com. area has undergone a substantial also maintained a strong, flavor- Inside the bar and lounge at Myxx in Cleveland Heights where patrons can enjoy a fun atmosphere. transformation to become a 9,600- ful taste. square-foot up-and-coming restau- If you are looking for something food is well worth it. shuttle will be stocked with drinks Institute of Art. rant and bar called Myxx. different to eat, Myxx has a variety Myxx is about more than just for you to enjoy during the trip to For those 21 and older, the bar Owner Kim Lisboa and friends of different foods that span from food – it provides entertainment and the stadium. offers Great Lakes Brewing Co. came up with the catchphrase $10 up into the mid-$20 range. a fun atmoshpere for customers. As for the rest of you who are beer as well as a variety of over 35 “Drink. Dine. Dégagé;” dégagé The sweet sausage stuffed ba- For all of you Cleveland Browns looking to enjoy the game in a more other great selections. As we roll coming from the French term mean- nana peppers start out $10. Penne fans, Myxx has an offer that you comfortable setting, Myxx offers into the fall season, each month 9.19 ing to “relax and unwind.” a la Vodka with roasted tomato won’t be able to refuse: every five flat screen televisions as well as there will be new flavors of infused Myxx is open from 4 p.m. to 1 cream sauce is $12. The black- Sunday that the Browns are home, a projector in the back room show- vodka martinis being released along Valient Thorr a.m. Sunday through Wednesday ened grouper with garlic mashed there will be a shuttle leaving from ing the game. with tequila, habañero, basil, jala- Grog Shop and from 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Thurs- potaoes, sautéed green beans and the bar at noon to take up to 40 Myxx has another twist that most peño and cilantro mixed drinks. day through Saturday. fresh tomato salsa is on the more people to the stadium and back to other bars and restaurants around Conveniently located between 9 p.m. A range of patrons come and en- expensive end at $26. Myxx. The shuttle is sponsored by this area can’t compete with: the downtown and campus, it is the per- $10-$12 joy dining options including small Although the main dishes may Budweiser. walls are covered with artwork fect place to be if you are in need of appetizers and entrees and, as the be a little pricey, the quality of the Tailgating is encouraged, and the from local students at the Cleveland a satisfying dining experience.

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Ryllie Danylko the local and national level,” she said. “When historical and cultural significance. Staff Writer we found out about the ‘Arts in America’ “This exhibit is the first of its kind any- series idea, we pitched Cleveland as a city to where and tells an important story about our Anyone who is interested in music and include because of the amazing arts commu- history and the music that changed its history has surely taken note of the nity here. PBS loved the ‘Women Who Rock’ the world, and the women who increasing influence that women have had concept and decided to devote a great portion helped create that music,” said on the industry over time. Cleveland’s own of the film to telling this important story being Rutledge. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum told for the first time out of Cleveland.” decided to honor these women in their latest The exhibit has no shortage of inspira- exhibit, “Women Who Rock: Vision, Pas- tional, talented artists who paved the way sion, Power.” for the eventual female takeover of music, The exhibit, to which the museum has including Tina Turner and the Queen of Soul, dedicated two entire floors, features over Aretha Franklin. 70 artists and includes artifacts, video, and Though “Women Who Rock” is focused listening stations where visitors can move predominantly on females who influenced the through the various rock and roll eras, from rock and roll genre, the exhibit also features 1920s blues women Ma Rainey and Bes- music trailblazers from other genres, includ- sie Smith to today’s leading ladies such as ing country’s Loretta Lynn and, as part as the Janelle Monáe, Lady Gaga and everything “Pop Explosion” section, such ladies as Cyndi in between. Lauper, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. The groundbreaking exhibit that high- Perhaps the most fascinating features of lights women who broke the boundaries of the exhibit are the artifacts the museum has American pop culture has caught the atten- collected, including handwritten Madonna tion of the PBS network, which will feature lyrics and Wanda Jackson’s old acoustic the “Women Who Rock” exhibit as a part of guitar. their PBS Arts Fall Festival at 9 p.m. Friday, If that’s not enough to draw attendance, Nov. 18, on WVIZ-TV. Lady Gaga’s controversial raw meat dress has Scoring a spot on the program was a been dried out and put on display. no-brainer for the Rock Hall, according to For those who don’t get the chance to tune Meredith Rutledge, assistant curator at the in Nov. 18, the “Women Who Rock” exhibit museum. will be open until Feb. 27, 2012. “The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and According to Rutledge,“Women Who (Left to right) Wanda Jackson’s acoustic guitar, 1958, Museum has a great relationship with PBS at Rock” is defined by both its uniqueness and Madonna’s Blond Ambition Tour Bustier, 1990, Rihanna: American Music Awards performance outfit, 2008. Photos from rockhall.com. Beirut brings in ‘The Tide’ The folk rock band’s new album consists of six men, piano, strings and horns

considered “too pretty” for some, and Zach but with “The Rip Tide,” they have stripped harmonies. Some may still find themselves MUSIC REVIEW Condon’s lulling voice has a tendency to put down to just the bare Beirut necessities (piano, dozing off during a listen, but they can be cer- Beirut people to sleep. strings and horns). The worldly influences are tain to wake up once the next song comes on. But with their latest LP, “The Rip Tide,” still heard, but Condon and company have As an album, “The Rip Tide” is an energetic, “The Rip Tide” Beirut has managed to put together a fine al- managed to forge their own unique voice, a baroque-pop-rock affair. bum that plays off their strengths, but is also record that is Americana at its heart. The first single, “Santa Fe,” is the best on their most accessible yet. In this small record, clocking in at just the record, and represents one of “Rip Tide’s” After one listen, no one would ever guess over 30 minutes, Condon packs just about biggest strengths. It wouldn’t sound too out that Beirut’s front man, Condon, is from New everything the band has to offer. of place on pop radio. Mexico. If you want a sunny, more pop-oriented Condon sings of his hometown, backed up Ben DeVictor Beirut’s Balkan folk rock sound has no song, look no further than the opening track, with beautiful string and horn arrangements, Music Critic problem being stuck in the past. Its worldly “A Candle’s Fire.” and an awesome keyboard part that breaks European aesthetic is what has made the band This is Beirut as you’ve come to expect down barriers and demands that everyone nod Beirut is one of those bands you have to stick out so far. them. Bouncing drums and flaring horns ac- their heads, or at least tap their feet. be in the mood to listen to. Their emphasis on With each new album, they have added company one of Condon’s best vocals on the Condon’s voice is probably the strongest strings and horns might cause their sound be more and more instruments to their repertoire, album. If you’re in the mood for a melodra- aspect of the record. He’s grown up since the matic ballad, you’ll want to listen to “Goshen” band released their first album in 2006, when or the title track. he was only 19. Both feature haunting piano His voice has matured and become fuller melodies and beautiful vocal and strong enough to counter the sometimes overpowering strings. It is sweet, sin- cere, and inviting, and its best friend is a mandolin. It’s a short-listen album that packs the same punch as a long one. It is both a terrific stand-alone effort and an important stepping stone for the band as they come into their own. On the album’s gorgeous penultimate track “The Peacock,” Condon repeats “He’s the only one that knows the words.” After “The Rip Tide,” I imagine a lot more people will come to know them.

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Zach Mentz their own, leaving the halftime score Zach Mentz Sports Editor at 4-1 in favor of JCU. Sports Editor In the second half, Harmon After starting off the 2011 cam- scored her third goal of the game, NBA fans: We can still paign with an 0-2 record after back- giving her a hat trick in her final to-back 2-1 losses, it was only a home opener as a Blue Streak. Har- have a season matter of time until the John Carroll mon’s hat trick was key as it helped University women’s soccer team got lead the Blue Streaks secure the 5-1 If you’ve been following the back on track and returned to their victory over Olivet College. NBA lockout at all, you know at winning ways. “I would not have been able to least one thing about it: it’s not Coming off of a disappointing score any of those goals without the going to be pretty. 2-1 overtime loss to Lebanon Val- hard work of my teammates. They The NFL lockout, which began ley College, the Blue Streaks knew are the ones that set me up for suc- in March, lasted for 130 days they had to make a statement in their cess,” said Harmon. “As long as we and was more of an unneccesary next game against Olivet College on continue to work hard, the goals will headache than a real cause for Friday, Sept. 9. come from all of us.” concern over a lost season. To say the Blue Streaks made In the Blue Streaks’ second Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. The NBA lockout, on the other an impressive statement against game of the weekend on Saturday, The Blue Streaks picked up two important wins this past weekend, hand, is much, much different Olivet College would be a massive Sept. 10, JCU hosted the visiting improving their record to 2-2 on the season. from the NFL lockout that took understatement in itself. Grove City College Wolverines. tion, Profeta scored for the second glad her team was able to play well place earlier this year. When it The Blue Streaks came out of the Against Grove City College, the time in as many days as she netted this past weekend, but acknowledg- comes to the NBA lockout, fans gates firing, scoring two goals in the Blue Streaks couldn’t match their a goal, giving the Blue Streaks a es that it’s still early in the season. all across the world should be first five minutes of the game alone. impressive mark of five goals 2-1 lead that they held on to for the “The two wins at home this worried that we won’t actually The first goal of the game came from against Olivet College, but they did remainder of regulation, securing weekend were great games and have an NBA season. senior Colleen Harmon, after she still find a way to defeat the Wolver- the victory. the team really stepped up, as they You see, there’s one big differ- received a pass from junior Kristen ines, winning the game 2-1. “The key to us performing so should, to get the results,” said ence between the NFL lockout Profeta in just the third minute of JCU led the game early after well this weekend was coming out Blasius. “It’s still very early in the and the ongoing NBA lockout. action. freshman Kaylin Akerly scored her strong right at the start,” said Har- season, but I’m happy with our With the NFL lockout, it was In the fifth minute of play, senior first collegiate goal off of an assist mon, who was also named OAC progress to date. We have a few road obvious from the start that both Eleanor Sovacool joined the scoring from Harmon in the 17th minute, player of the week. games coming up, and I’m hoping bargaining sides (the owners and party as she scored an unassisted giving JCU an early 1-0 lead. “We really wanted to focus on they challenege us to get better as the players) wanted to renew the goal of her own, giving the Blue The Wolverines tied the game in connecting passes to feet as well as a team.” collective bargaining agreement Streaks the early 2-0 advantage. the second half in the 73rd minute of finding where the space was. Every- The Blue Streaks’ next game between the two sides, it would From that point forward, it was play, meaning that this game would day we work to get better than the will take place tonight at home just be a matter of time. In other easy coasting for the Blue Streaks as just about go to the wire as both day before and we get through the at Don Shula Stadium against the words, both the NFL owners and their lead eventually swelled to 4-0 teams looked for one more goal. fatigue together.” visiting Westminster College Titans players wanted a 2011 season, it before the Comets scored a goal of In the 85th minute of regula- Head coach Tracy Blasius was at 7 p.m. was just going to take some time, effort and numerous meetings between the two sides to square everything away. Unfortunately for the NBA Men’s soccer struggles, looks to rebound this weekend and its fans, the same cannot be said for the NBA lockout. To Blue Streaks prepare for six consecutive upcoming away games make a long story short, 22 of the 30 NBA owners lost money as a unit.” last NBA season due to flaws in Spencer German Staff Reporter The Blue Streaks have outshot the CBA (Collective Bargaining their opponents on the season by an Agreement) that was in place at The weekend of Sept. 9-11 was a advantage of 90-52, but have only the time. Now because of all that busy one for soccer at John Carroll been able to score seven goals while lost money, owners are taking a University, as the men’s soccer team allowing 10 on the season. hard stance on the new CBA and played on the newly installed turf at “We need to finish our chances aren’t willing to budge unless Don Shula Stadium. when we get them,” said head coach they get exactly what they want. The second of two games that Hector Marinaro. “We had plenty of Had you asked me one month took place Friday, Sept. 9 was a chances to finish them off but we ago the odds of a 2011-12 NBA matchup between the host Blue didn’t. If you let good teams hang season, I would’ve said 100-1. Streaks and the visiting Hiram around, eventually they will make However, I’m now thinking more College Terriers. Playing only their you pay.” along the lines of 5-1. fourth game of the season, the Blue Now currently standing with a Former ESPN NBA writer Streaks battled throughout the game, 1-4 overall record so far this season, Chris Sheridan recently wrote but couldn’t quite pull out the win the Blue Streaks have six consecu- that he believes there is a “75-80 as the Terriers escaped with a 2-1 tive road games remaining on their percent chance” the NBA season victory. upcoming schedule, and will need to starts on time. Currently, the play- The Terriers struck first in the be able to find a way to secure some ers are asking for just under $15 Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. game, as a goal in the sixth minute much needed wins on the road. billion in total compensation. The by Hiram put the Terriers up 1-0 The Blue Streaks battled and fought hard, but fell just short of the “The biggest challenge of all the owners are only offering just over early into the game. However, JCU win in a 2-1 loss vs Hiram College. road games is going to be our overall $12 billion. proved to be a tough and focused into the halftime break confident to Case Western Reserve University team defense,” said coach Marinaro. As Sheridan argues, common team, as they did not let the early and poised. to take on the talented Spartans. “We have been giving up too many sense will eventually prevail here. goal derail them from a comeback The team came out after halftime The game at CWRU marked the first half goals and we have been Both sides have not even come attempt. showing that same confidence, as beginning of a seven-game road trip trying to play catch up in all our close to extending their “best Just 15 minutes later into the they were able to keep Hiram from for JCU, and it did not start the way recent games. We then get stretched and final” offer for a new CBA, match, sophomore Nathan Shar- taking the 2-1 lead until the 67th they hoped. Despite outshooting trying to force the issue and it has as there are still a few weeks left baugh crossed a pass to junior minute of regulation. In the 67th CWRU 17-16 and forcing numer- been costing us dearly.” before we should really begin to Wycliffe Odhiambo, who then easily minute, the Terriers were able to ous shots at the Spartans goalie, the The Blue Streaks next game will hit the panic button. scored into the back of the net, tying score their second goal of the match, team fell 4-0 to the Spartans. Now take place Saturday, Sept. 18 in Therefore, NBA fans, stay the game for the Blue Streaks. The a score that proved to be the even- 1-4 to start off the year JCU looks Rochester Hills, Mich. as JCU pre- optimistic. Neither the owners nor goal was Odhiambo’s second of the tual game winner. to turn things around as the season pares to take on the host Rochester the players want to risk damaging season, tied for the most on the team, As the second half progressed, a moves forward. College Warriors. the product that is the NBA by and it was a much needed goal as it desperate John Carroll squad pushed “I hope we will be firing on all Following the game against taking a year off. Common sense, tied the game at one a-piece. time after time again, hoping to cylinders soon, hopefully in time Rochester College, the Blue Streaks as always, should (and hopefully For the rest of the first half, the score and tie the game, but could for the start of conference contests,” will then travel to face off against will) prevail here. Blue Streaks penetrated the Terriers not mange to get any more shots said Odhiambo. “Our start to the (in order) Marygrove College, defense for an array of shots, none past Hiram’s goalie. season has not been strong. We’ve Ohio Wesleyan University, Kenyon Follow @ZachMentz on Twitter or of which where able to sail into the On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Blue made some steps forward, but we College, Otterbein College and email him at [email protected] net. Having outshot Hiram 14-3 Streaks looked to rebound from the need to sharpen our finishing, steady Marietta College as they round out in the first half, John Carroll went loss to Hiram College by traveling our defense and play consistently their roadtrip. Sports 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 15, 2011 Cross country teams dominate at Ric Sayre Invitational Men’s team claims first place, women finish in second in Canton

Cory Biro ninth place individually en route to the finish line, placing third with a Staff Reporter taking first place as a team. time of 19:27. Senior Will Rial led all com- Following closely behind was The John Carroll University petitors in the race, finishing with fellow freshman Bridget Hanna, men’s and women’s cross country an impressive time of 26:43. who finished in fourth place with teams both had impressive showings Teammate and fellow senior Jake a time of 19:28. Sophomore Gab in the Ric Sayre Invitational, hosted Smith finished with an identical Kreuz finished in fifth place with a in Canton at Walsh University Sat- time to Rial, but claimed second time of 19:30. urday, Sept. 10. place. Also scoring needed points for Expectations ran high for the Sophomore Chuck Mule (26:53), the Blue Streaks were sophomores Blue Streaks, despite the tough junior Pat Burns (26:58) and junior Anna Busta (19:41) and Alyssa field of competing teams at the race, Nick Wojtasik (27:12) all also Singer (20:10), who finished in which included Mount Union, Walsh scored important points for the Blue ninth and 12th place, respectively. University, Lake Erie College and Streaks by placing in the top 10. “The season is only beginning,” Hiram College. “I am very confident in myself said Mapes. “I’m excited to con- The men’s team took these ex- and my teammates that we'll rise tinue seeing the results of hard work pectations to heart and set out to to the occasion when we do race, show through on race day.” make a statement. Halfway through especially in our championship “We’re happy, but not satisfied,” the race, it looked like they would season,” said Rial. “Every race is a Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. said coach Ford. “We cannot afford finish as the runners-up in the race celebration of our hard work, so this The Blue Streaks men’s team claimed first place in this past to be complacent with this perfor- until momentum swung in favor of season we will rage.” weekend’s Ric Sayre Invitational. mance at this stage in the season.” the Blue Streaks, allowing the team The win marked the first time Both cross country teams will to take first place and win the Ric head coach Dara Ford has led the On the women’s side of the short of winning their third consecu- compete next on Friday, Sept. 16 Sayre Invitational. Blue Streaks to a first place finish bracket, the Blue Streaks were aim- tive title by a mere six points. in the National Catholic Champi- In the event, JCU placed five run- in a race since being hired in 2008, ing to win the Ric Sayre Invitational Freshman Emily Mapes led the onships in South Bend, Ind. at the ners in the top 10. The Blue Streaks making it a monumental win for for the third straight year. way for the Blue Streaks, as she was University of Notre Dame. claimed first, second, third, fifth and coach Ford. However, JCU ended up falling the first of the Blue Streaks to cross Volleyball team goes 3-1 on the weekend, improves to 7-2 overall

Molly Bealin Junior Sarah Slagle had eight never played before and make a the Blue Streaks split their two put the ball away,” said Slagle. “ I Staff Reporter kills and one ace in the opening difference.” matches the following day. The give a lot of credit to my teammates The John Carroll University match and senior Kerry Fox had The Blue Streaks’ next victory team started the day by defeating and coaches. If I didn't have the women’s volleyball team played seven kills and one ace as well. Ju- was a little more difficult to obtain, Franciscan University in four sets solid defense behind me or the girls like champions this past weekend niors Melanie Rodriguez and Emily as they had to play all five games before losing to Bluffton University helping me to see the court, I could at the Marcia French Invitational Bendzak combined for 23 digs in the against Westminster College before in four sets later that day. never have done that well.” held at Case Western Reserve match, registering 15 and eight digs, winning the match in the fifth and A highlight of the weekend for The Blue Streaks’ next three University. The team went 3-1 on respectively. final set. JCU was Slagle being named to the matches will be played on the road. the weekend, defeating Oberlin “The key to our success this “Westminster was our most chal- All-Tournament Team after record- This weekend the team will travel College, Westminster College and weekend and in recent matches lenging match because we went all ing 42 kills in four matches and to Pittsburgh, Pa. as they finish up Franciscan University before losing is how well we play together as a five sets and we had to battle all the adding big contributions to the Blue the out of conference schedule. The to Bluffton University. team and pick each other up,” said way through, but we fought back Streaks’ successful weekend. team will begin the weekend facing JCU’s first victory of the week- Slagle. and were able to win the set,” said “It really is a great honor to be off against Westminster College end was against Oberlin College, “Even though we have had some coach Cally Plummer. “This shows named All-Tournament Team. With again on Friday, Sept. 16 before where they won the match in injuries and obstacles, we worked me that our team has a never-give- every game we play, it’s a goal of playing Carnegie Mellon University convincing fashion, sweeping the through them. We have had girls up mentality.” mine to be a dominant hitter on the and Adrian College on Saturday, match three sets to none. really step up in positions they have After sweeping the competition, court and for my team to trust me to Sept. 17. Streaks of the Week

Volleyball Cross Country Soccer Soccer Cross Country

Sarah Slagle Will Rial Colleen Harmon Wycliffe Odhiambo Emily Mapes junior senior senior junior freshman

Slagle led the Blue Streaks Rial finished in first place at Harmon scored three goals Odhiambo scored the Blue Mapes was the first Blue to a 3-1 record on the weekend the Ric Sayre Invitational this and added an assist as well this Streaks’ lone goal this past Streak to cross the finish line and was also named to the past weekend with an impres- weekend as the Blue Streaks weekend, giving him his sec- on the women’s side of the Marcia French Invitational All- sive time of 26:43, helping the defeated Olivet College (5-1) ond goal of the season which bracket this past weekend, Tournament Team after record- Blue Streaks team secure a first and Grove City College (2-1) is tied for the most among all finishing in third place overall ing 42 kills in four matches. place finish in the event. as they improved their record Blue Streaks on the men’s team at the Ric Sayre Invitational to 2-2 on the season. this season. with a time of 19:27. 10 World News Sept. 15, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News

jcunews.com Obama proposes $477 billion jobs bill

World News Poll expect they will be any more suc- cessful than they were the first time Do you feel America has moved around,” claimed Republican Senator forward post-9/11? Orrin Hatch (Utah). “I fear what he’s putting forward owes more to political Yes positioning than sound economics and 65% (20 votes) tax policy.” However, according to John Car- No roll professor Larry Schwab, “Some 32% (10 votes) ideas are so politically popular that Not Sure/No Opinion they will have to pass. Everyone wants 3% (One vote) returning veterans to find jobs.” Schwab also said many Repub- licans will oppose parts of the bill THIS WEEK’S QUESTION because of the spending. But if Obama wants any chance Who is your favorite for the of re-election he will have to get the economy working again soon. Republican nomination for Unless there is some unforseen president? AP dramatic change in foreign affairs, the President Obama greets supporters before a speech in Columbus on economy will be the whole ball game, Go online at www.jcunews.com to vote in the poll, and Tuesday announcing details on his proposed American Jobs Act, which said Schwab. check out the next issue to see the results. calls for a $477 billion dollar job plan. Despite some initial agreement, the success of the bill became more bleak Joshua Brossmann including many who sit here tonight. after Obama released his payment The Carroll News And everything in this bill will be plan for the bill on Monday. Word for Word With lingering concerns about the paid for.” In regards to the financing of the economy, President Obama made a Obama seemed optimistic about bill, $405 billion would come from “ ” the bill’s prospect, an optimism shared blunt call to Congress to pass a $477 repealing itemized deductions for the “No retribution, no taking matters into billion dollar job promotion plan last by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor rich and $62 billion from cutting out your own hands and no oppression. I hope Thursday night. (R-Va.), who said he “heard plenty in tax cuts for investment fund manag- that the revolution will not stumble because There is a clear need for economic the president’s speech last night where ers, corporate–jet owners, and oil and of any of these things.” change. I think that there is a lot of room for gas companies. – Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, the leader of Libyan Nationwide, unemployment stayed commonality, and we can get some- These would go into effect in 2013, rebel forces, on his vision for the creation of a new at 9.1 percent in August as employers thing done quickly.” and would be active over the next democratic Libyan state to a crowd of thousands in did not create any new jobs. However, as House Speaker John 10 years. downtown Tripoli on Monday. (AP) With elections only 14 months Boehner (R-Ohio) indicated, Repub- Upon hearing Obama’s funding away, there are both economic and lican support for some elements of the proposal, Michael Steele, Boehner’s political pressures involved. proposal will not necessarily translate spokesman, told The Wall Street “At the end of the day, I am always going The plan includes cutting payroll into support for the total package. Journal, “It would be fair to say this to err on the side of life. At the end of the taxes in half for 98 percent of busi- Boehner and other Republican tax increase on job creators is the kind day this was about trying to solve cancer.” nesses. leaders sent a letter to Obama ex- of proposal both parties have opposed – Gov. Rick Perry (Texas), during the Republican It also provides tax credits of pressing concern about passing a in the past.” debate Monday, on his controversial push for a bill $5,600 to $9,600 to businesses that single bill. The proposal of The American Jobs mandating vaccination of young girls for human pap- hire veterans and advocates measures In the letter, Republicans said, “As Act is timely considering Obama’s ap- illomavirus while governor of Texas. (CNN) designed to prevent up to 280,000 we are certain your advisers have told proval rating is at 40 percent accord- teacher layoffs. you, not all your ideas should be pack- ing to the most recent Gallup polls. The proposal also includes plans aged in a single legislative vehicle.” With the Republican primary to modernize at least 35,000 public One example comes from House debates heating up and the 2012 “In this case, all roads really do lead to schools with new infrastructure and Republican Mike Simpson (R- Idaho), presidential campaigns underway, Rome.” renovations, primarily in rural and who is concerned about the school Obama’s chances for re-election may – Pam Spees, lawyer for The Center for Constitu- urban areas. modernization elements. He said, be tied to the success of this policy. tional rights, a New York–based legal charity, which Obama also proposes improving “All of the sudden has submitted a report to the International Criminal unemployment insurance by taking the federal govern- Court of over 20,000 pages of evidence detailing measures that might stop more than ment takes over accounts of sexual abuse of children and adults in the five million Americans from losing building schools? United States by Catholic clergy. (BBC) their benefits. I don’t know if Obama wants to propose a $4,000 that’s a challenge tax credit for businesses hiring previ- we want to take “The Palestinians existed long before ously long-term employed Americans. on.” unwanted guests poured into Palestine with The plan also includes measures to cut Other congress- guns.” payroll taxes in half for over 160 mil- men are even less optimistic about – Referring to Israelis, President Mahmoud Ah- lion workers. the plan. “It sim- madinejad, of Iran, on the expected United Nations Entitled The American Jobs Act, ply doubles down vote for Palestinian statehood this fall. (Washington Obama claimed that nothing should on the same failed Post) be “controversial about this piece of legislation. Everything in here is the policies that he kind of proposal that’s been supported has pursued be- Image from The Wall Street Journal – Compiled by Michael Reiser by both Democrats and Republicans – fore. And, I don’t Gadhafi’s son and three generals seek asylum in Niger The Associated Press what people don’t realize is that he could last Alambo, a rebel leader from Niger who forced into hiding and no longer in touch with in the desert for years,” Aghaly Alambo said. fought for Gadhafi and who led the first con- his field officers. Government officials say A son of Moammar Gadhafi and three of “He didn’t need to create a hiding place. He voy across the desert, said the commanders around 30 members of the fallen regime and his generals were trying to gain political asy- likes the simple life, under a tent, sitting on the were pushed to leave Libya after a total break- their families are now in Niger. lum Wednesday in Niger, the poor, landlocked sand, drinking camel’s milk. His advantage is down in communication with the ex-ruler. Alambo, a member of the Tuareg desert nation at Libya’s feet, after driving more than that this was already his preferred lifestyle.” Gadhafi was last in contact with his military tribe who became close to Gadhafi and is be- 1,000 miles across the vast desert border of Convoys carrying regime loyalists began leaders 3 1/2 weeks ago and his whereabouts lieved to have helped recruit dozens of Tuareg the two countries for what could be their only arriving in Niger last week. are not known, he said. youths to fight during Libya’s civil war, said shot at refuge. The three generals, including the head of “It’s been difficult because for some time there is no longer any coordination between The generals are trying to pave the way for Gadhafi’s air force and two of his regional now, there’s been no communication in Libya the arms of the loyalist army. other Gadhafi supporters to follow, but one commanders, reached Niamey, the capital, – especially with our Guide [Gadhafi].” He blamed last month’s fall of Tripoli, the regime loyalist doubted that Gadhafi himself overnight Monday. Alambo said at his home on the edge of turning point of the civil war, on a betrayal by ever will, saying he would be comfortable They were joined Tuesday by al-Saadi this arid capital, “This has created a source of one of Gadhafi’s trusted commanders. He said enough living in the Sahara to stay there Gadhafi, government spokesman Marou destabilization for his entourage.” the head of security for Tripoli had defected indefinitely. Amadou confirmed shortly after midnight on The regime that Gadhafi tightly controlled to the rebel camp weeks earlier, even as he “I know the Guide [Gadhafi] well, and Wednesday. for nearly 42 years unraveled once he was continued to lead the city’s defense. World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 15, 2011 Taliban attacks US Embassy and NATO head- quarters in downtown Kabul REISER’S Fighting that raged for hours in Kabul Tuesday afternoon after a dramatic Taliban attack on the U.S. Embassy and NATO’s command calmed down greatly EDGE during the evening hours, a military spokesman told CNN. The strike in central Kabul and two other brazen assaults across the city left residents unnerved, and security forces braced for more. Gunfire continued to ring out. Three police officers have died and others have been injured in the violence across Kabul, police said. The Afghan Public Health ministry said one civilian was killed and at least 18 were wounded, but none seriously. The strike directed at one of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force headquarters and the embassy was the most dramatic. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told CNN that his group targeted “the U.S. Embassy, governmental organizations and other AP foreign organizations.” (AP) Michael Reiser World News Editor Iran to release two incarcerated American The Michelle Bachmann hikers taken captive in 2009 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he intends to release two Show Americans who have been jailed on charges of espionage for two years and grant You hear every so often of celebrities tak- them a “unilateral pardon.” The Americans, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, both ing a foray into politics, like the rumblings 29, were arrested along with another American, Sarah Shourd, while they were of Donald Trump running for president or hiking along the Iran-Iraq border two years ago. In August, Bauer and Fattal were Stephen Colbert running for Congress. But sentenced to eight years in prison. Shourd was released in September 2010 on rarely do you see it go the other way. medical and humanitarian grounds after posting $500,000 bail. The president’s When I saw that Rod Blagojevich and decisions are subject to review by clerical authorities in the Islamic Republic. Sarah Palin’s respective forays into reality Masoud Shafiei, a lawyer representing the hikers, said he had been told by court television in the past couple of years, I thought officials that each of them would have to pay $500,000 in bail, as Shourd had it was an anomaly that would never be seen AP to do. (The New York Times) again. But then I started following Michelle Bachmann’s bid for the Republican bid for Sept. 11 Memorial Plaza opens to public at the presidency. former Ground Zero in New York City Bachmann’s campaign for the nomination Some people wept. Some embraced. Others silently stared into the dark pools has become a reality show. At least it has where the twin towers once stood as the 9/11 memorial at ground zero opened become that way for me. And it seems she its gates to the public. About 7,000 people had tickets to visit the memorial as it would have it no other way. debuted on Monday, and another 400,000 have signed up online to visit in the Tuesday, Bachmann told Fox News Chan- coming months. Visitors said the monument, with its two 30-foot-deep voids, nel that the HPV vaccine that Rick Perry bronze plates with victims’ names and grove of oak trees, was a stirring tribute pushed as a mandate for young girls in Texas to the dead. “I’m actually still shaking,” said Jim Drzewiecki of Lancaster, causes mental retardation, claiming a woman N.Y. “It could have been me on that flight. On any one of the flights. There’s told her that her daughter suffered from it after not much that separates us.” Security was airport-tight, with visitors forced to getting the vaccine. All the while, Bachmann empty their pockets, go through a metal detector and send their bags through claimed she had no scientific proof, and that

AP an X-ray machine. (BBC) she “was not a doctor.” While trying to expose what seems to be the front runner for the candidacy of her party to have left-leaning ideals although it would Republican hopefuls square off in debate take a miracle for her to win the candidacy, she has successfully made herself a star in the media. Could it have been her plan all along? Samuel Lane Why is a candidate that has said something Staff Reporter as ridiculous as this be regarded as a serious As the 2012 election cycle continues to contender for the nomination? get under way, so has the presence of the So this leads to ask why she would try Republican candidates. to sabotage Perry. One option is that she is Seven of them greeted each other Monday acting out of pure spite, which is most likely at the Reagan Presidential Library, in Simi not the case. Secondly, she may have some Valley, Calif., getting ready to debate the is- conspiracy-like agreement with Romney to get sues of the upcoming election. him elected, and thereby receive a Secretary While the final goal of these seven may be of State-esque position. This just seems like to represent their party in the 2012 presiden- a bad side-plot to “The West Wing,” and also tial election, which individual it will be has isn’t very plausible. yet to be decided. What I believe she is doing is simply bask- For many viewers, eyes were on the two ing in the spotlight. Any publicity is good leading contenders in the race, Mitt Romney, publicity for Bachmann, but it isn’t neces- former governor of Massachusetts, and Gov. sarily for her hopes to win the nomination. Rick Perry from Texas. She is creating her own reality TV show, and As the debate progressed, the issue at she’s the star. hand turned to jobs and employment, both This isn’t the first we’ve seen of “The questioned the other’s record. According to Michelle Bachmann Show,” though. It has The Wall Street Journal, Perry pointed to the been running for years. Past episodes include fact that Massachusetts ranked the 47th state AP her claiming in 2009 that “there isn’t even for employment growth during Romney’s Rep. Michelle Bachmann (Minn.), former governor of Mass. Mitt Romney, and Gov. one study of carbon dioxide being a harmful tenure as governor. Rick Perry (Texas) observe the National Anthem before CNN’s sponsored debate. gas.” John Carroll professor Larry Schwab said Or more recently this summer when she “[Perry] has a strong conservative record on Former pizza magnate Herman Cain cited better suited for victory in 2012, though. He told people from her home town of Waterloo, policy issues and that Texas gained many new his business expertise by referencing his 999 said, “[Romney] has an excellent background Iowa, that she was had the same attitude of jobs during the past 10 years.” business plan. At one point, Texas Rep. Ron in economic policy and that he would be fellow-Waterloo native cowboy actor John The former Massachusetts governor Paul even exchanged an attack on his governor the strongest Republican candidate against Wayne. Turns out she was two-thirds cor- responded by citing his valuable business for taxes. President Obama.” rect on that point. She got the “John” and experience and referred to dealing with a Rep. Michelle Bachmann (Minn.) attacked Meanwhile, Romney found an ally in the “Wayne” part right, but was missing the Democratic legislature. Perry for his controversial law requiring former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who “Gacy.” The infamous serial killer lived in As Perry began to highlight Texas’s job young Texas girls to be vaccinated for human withdrew from the race in mid-August. As for Waterloo before committing his gruesome growth, Romney pointed to the fact that Texas pappilomavirus. the other candidates, their bids for the nomi- crimes in Chicago. lacked an income tax. After the debate, the candidates parted nation have yet to gain the same traction. It just goes to show, I guess, what we accept Turning to the Texas governor, Romney ways for several days in order to keep their By means of runners-up, Bachmann and as a legitimate candidate for the presidency said believing Perry created jobs in Texas is names out in public. Soon enough, a few Huntsman seem to have the best chance. of the United States. Has our thirst for drama “like Al Gore saying he invented the Internet,” political endorsements came in for the big Unfortunately, they struggle to have the spilled into our thirst for politics? Sure it therefore trying to downplay his success. two contenders. same organization that Romney and Perry has. Look at the publicity Monica Lewinsky While the two governors stole most of the Gov. Perry received support from his currently enjoy. received after the Clinton scandal. spotlight, other candidates tried to put in their neighbor to the east, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Nevertheless, at least for Huntsman, a The difference – she wasn’t running for two cents, as well. Jindall, who, according to The New York large amount of money could prove beneficial the presidency. The other candidates ranged from Jon Times said, “Rick Perry is the candidate who down the road. Huntsman, the former governor of Utah, can lead our party to victory in 2012.” As of this week, however, the race seems Contact Michael Reiser referring to his time as ambassador to China,. Schwab believes the other candidate is fit to stand between Romney and Perry. at [email protected] 12 Sept. 15, 2011 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News Census Bureau claims poverty rate rose 14.3 percent in 2010 The Associated Press Congress passed a health overhaul last year to address rising numbers of the uninsured. The ranks of the nation’s poor have While the main provisions don’t take effect swelled to a record 46.2 million – nearly 1 in until 2014, one aspect taking effect in late 6 Americans – as the prolonged pain of the 2010 allowed young adults to be covered recession leaves millions still struggling and under their parents’ health insurance until out of work. And the number without health age 26. insurance has reached 49.9 million, the most The uninsured rate for adults 18 to 24 in over two decades. actually declined last year, from 29.3 percent The figures are in a Census Bureau re- to 27.2 percent, noted Brett O’Hara, chief of port, released Tuesday, that offers a somber the Health and Disability Statistics branch at snapshot of the economic well-being of U.S. the Census Bureau. households for last year when joblessness That was the only age group that posted hovered above 9 percent for a second year. a decrease, and he said “the law change The rate is still 9.1 percent at the start of certainly could be a factor.” For last year, the an election year that’s sure to focus on the median – or midpoint – household income was economy and President Barack Obama’s $49,445, down 2.3 percent from 2009. stewardship of it. Bruce Meyer, a public policy professor at The overall poverty rate climbed to 15.1 the University of Chicago, cautioned that the percent, from 14.3 percent the previous year, worst may be yet to come in poverty levels, and the rate from 2007-2010 rose faster than citing in part continued rising demand for for any similar period since the early 1980s food stamps this year as well as “staggeringly when a crippling energy crisis amid govern- high” numbers in those unemployed for more ment cutbacks contributed to inflation, spiral- than 26 weeks. He noted that more than six ing interest rates and unemployment. Last million people are in the category of long- AP year, the official poverty level was an annual term unemployed and more likely to fall into A man walks by a damaged sign of Greece’s Central bank in downtown Athens income of $22,314 for a family of four. poverty, accounting for more than two out of last week. Greece has received two bail-out packages from the EU, but the Measured by total numbers, the 46 million five currently out of work. Mediterranean country’s debt has yet to recover. now living in poverty are the most on record The latest numbers, which cover Obama’s dating back to when the census began to track second year in office, offer political fodder in 1959. The 15.1 percent tied the level of for both parties as Obama seeks to push a 1993 and was the highest since 1983. new $447 billion plan for creating jobs and Greece’s debt woes push rest of Broken down by state, Mississippi had stimulating the economy. the highest share of poor people, at 22.7 per- The plan includes a proposed Social cent, according to calculations by the Census Security payroll tax cut and an extension of EU to financial frustration Bureau. It was followed by Louisiana, the unemployment benefits. Obama is urging District of Columbia, Georgia, New Mexico Congress to pay for the new spending largely Patrick Perkins member in the EU, is feeling the pressure and Arizona. On the other end of the scale, by increasing taxes on the wealthy, which The Carroll News to clean up the mess. Although this is true, New Hampshire had the lowest share, at 6.6 Republicans have emphatically rejected. there is doubt as to Germany’s willingness percent. According to the report, the gap between It has been more than a year since Greece to help. As other countries in the EU seem to The share of Americans without health the rich and poor widened last year, at least announced its financial troubles to the world. be somewhat complacent, French President coverage rose from 16.1 percent to 16.3 per- based on some measures. For instance, income Since then Greece’s debt has been exacerbated Nicolas Sarkozy, was not. cent – or 49.9 million people – according to fell for the wealthiest – down 1.2 percent to by the failure to conjure up a sound recovery BBC News reported Sarkozy urged coop- Census Bureau revisions. The increase was $180,810 for the top 5 percent of households. plan. eration among his fellow European leaders to due mostly to continued losses of employer- But the bottom fifth of households – those The European Union has provided Greece find a compromise to help stabilize the Greek provided health insurance in the weakened making $20,000 or less – saw incomes decline with two bail-out packages to no avail thus far. financial fallout as well as the Euro. economy. four percent. Most recently, on Sunday the global market “Without stability, there will be no eco- was hit with the news that some of France’s nomic growth in the Eurozone,” he said. top banks were feeling the heat caused by the Leroy Brooks, of John Carroll University’s exposure to Greek debt. Boler School of Business, said, “Greece has According to an article in The New York been borrowing money to cover their operat- Times, “French government officials braced ing costs but not bringing in enough revenue for possible rating downgrades by Moody’s to cover their costs to borrow. They can not Investors Service of France’s three largest keep this up. It does not seem possible for banks, BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, and them to pay off their debt and oversee their Credit Agricole, whose shares were among countries own economy at the same time.” the biggest losers last week.” Brooks feels the best solution is for Greece It is important to note that some of the larg- to file for bankruptcy and default on their est banks in Europe, including those in France, sovereign debt. hold billions of Euros worth of Greek debt. Instead, Greece’s prime minister is under- Investors did not take this news lightly taking stricter austerity measures. It is uncer- as a global market meltdown unfolded on tain how much longer the EU can hold on Sunday. with this crisis. Default for Greece is almost The effects were felt in the global market certain at this point. as investors around the world caught the The worst-case scenario is financial con- jitters. According to BBC News “London’s tagion, a scenario in which small parts of an AP FTSE 100 index closed down 0.8 percent, the economy experience financial shocks in a few CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf testifies to the congressional panel seeking to Dax in Frankfurt fell 0.1 percent and the Cac economic regions and eventually lead to the find $1.2 trillion in savings over the next 10 years. 40 in Paris ended the day 0.4 percent lower.” meltdown of every financial sector. The Wall Street Journal also said “The U.S. Yet, this seems unlikely considering other stock index hit session lows.” countries in the EU would be able to absorb Federal deficit reaches $1.23 trillion Germany, being the financially strongest the shock of Greek default.

The Associated Press imbalance and come in below the record $1.41 period a year ago. to limit itemized deductions for charitable trillion hit in fiscal 2009. Revenues totaled $2.06 trillion through contributions and other deductions taken by The federal budget deficit reached $1.23 A congressional panel is seeking agree- August, up 7.6 percent from a year ago. Tax families making over $250,000 a year, close trillion in August. The third straight $1 trillion- ment on $1.2 trillion in savings over the next receipts have increased as more people have loopholes for oil and gas companies, change plus deficit adds pressure on Congress and the decade. CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf gone back to work. Government spending to- the tax treatment of corporate jets and require White House to reach agreement on a long- warned the committee on Tuesday that spi- taled $3.3 trillion through August, an increase investment fund managers to pay higher taxes term plan to trim government spending. raling interest payments could swamp the of 3.8 percent from the same period in 2010. on certain income. The Treasury Department said the deficit government’s ability to pay for its operations Obama is expected to send the commit- Higher spending on unemployment insur- grew by $134.2 billion last month. At that rate, and could spark a financial crisis if nothing is tee his recommendations to trim the deficit ance and food stamps, and a sharp contraction the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office done. Interest on the debt is the fastest grow- next week. in tax revenues, widened the deficit. And it projects the deficit will total $1.28 trillion ing category of the budget, according to the Obama has also recommended a series grew even more after the Obama administra- when the budget year ends in September. That Treasury report. Payments totaled $233 billion of tax hikes to pay for his $447 billion tion backed a $787 billion stimulus program would nearly match last year’s $1.29 trillion through August, up 15 percent from the same job-creation proposal. He wants Congress to boost the economy. We deliver till 2 a.m. 7 days a week! You know you should join

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The Office of Residence Life is conducting an experiment in which a traditional residential floor is accessed only by fob. The first floor of Millor Hall was previously made for fob access, so JCU didn’t have to spend money for fob equipment for this experiment. This is a good idea because having floors that are fobbed makes the residence halls safer. Only residents of the floor would have access, prevent- ing non-residents from entering, which has been a problem in the past. It has been proven that the level of vandalism has been minimized on Greek floors that are fobbed, so the impact would be similar on floors of non-Greek floors that are fob-access only. If this experiment proves to be successful, a dis- advantage would be the substantial cost to install more fob equipment. Cartoon by Emily Day Overall, the experiment is beneficial because it will result in a higher level of safety on campus NOTABLE QUOTABLE and less vandalism. “When we arrived we used the winch to bend Editorial down the apple tree so the moose could get him- McDonald’s construction has commenced self out of the tree. Once free, the moose col-

Construction for a new McDonald’s in University lapsed on the ground and fell asleep.” Heights commenced on Sept. 14 on the corner of Warrensville Center and Lansdale roads. -Anders Gardhagen, spokesman at the Gothenburg Fire and Rescue Services in Sweden, We think the new McDonald’s will be good for after rescuing a drunken moose from a tree. JCU as well as University Heights. “ The new fast food location will provide JCU stu- dents with another option for a quick meal. It will bring in revenue and business for the city, as well as more employment opportunities. HIT & miss Though the new McDonald’s will provide Wi- Hit: Brew and Bistro changes name to North Park Grill miss: “ Fi, which will be convenient for JCU students, it North Park Boulevard no longer exists Hit: JCU to host Ride for will only be open until 10 p.m. There aren’t many Miles on Sept. 18 miss(ing): Endurance to ride a bike for 15 fast food places that are open late around JCU, and miles Hit: Cleveland Browns had first game miss: They lost Hit students would appreciate it if the new McDonald’s Two American hikers jailed since 2009 will soo be released from would stay open until a later time. Iran miss: Iran wants half a million dollars for each of them Hit: miss Some University Heights residents are concerned Yeungling Beer will be sold in Ohio starting Oct. 3 : Entou- rage series finale Hit: Italian designer, Missoni launches at Target that the space could have been used for a different miss: Bob August, Northeast Ohio sports columnist, dies at age purpose besides fast food. 89 Hit: Homecoming tickets on sale Friday Hit/miss: Friday tickets Though there are some concerns about the con- are for seniors miss: Andy Whitfield star of “Spartacus,” dies at struction of a new McDonald’s, it will ultimately 39 from lymphoma miss: Nuclear plant explosion in France Hit: benefit the students of JCU and University Heights JCU earns top college ranking from U.S. News and World Report residents with another quick option for food, and more business, revenue and employment opportu- e-mail your hits & misses to [email protected] nities.

Editor in Chief Campus Editors World News Editor Cartoonists EMILY GAFFNEY Brian Bayer Michael Reiser Kath Duncan [email protected] Dan Cooney Pietro Shakarian The Carroll News Emily Day SERVING JCU SINCE 1925 Managing Editor Sports Editor Arts & Life Editor Zach Mentz Copy Editors To contact the Carroll News: The Carroll News is published Jennifer Holton weekly by the students of John Bridget Beirne John Carroll University Claire Olderman Carroll University. Jillian Dunn 20700 North Park Blvd. Adviser Photo Adviser Diversions Editors The opinions expressed in editorials Katie Fraser University Heights, OH 44118 and cartoons are those of The Robert T. Noll Alan Stephenson, Ph. D Ben DeVictor Dana Kopas Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Carroll News editorial staff and not Editorial & Op/Ed Editors Joe Stois Advertising: 216.397.4398 necessarily those of the University’s Fax: 216.397.1729 administration, faculty or students. Photo Editor Kaitlin Gill Delivery e-mail: [email protected] Signed material and comics are Nick Wojtasik solely the view of the author. Taylor Horen Ned McGrath 18 Op/Ed Sept. 15, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Just call me enemy

Despite the chaos and drama that that's really his fault necessarily; it License to Gill: sometimes surrounds him, I almost seems to run in the family.) When always see him with a smile. When he he's scolded for it, he reacts as a child drives with my family to Mass each would and pouts. Raised as a week, he always says, "Hi, Enemy." He also gets on my nerves some- He's never been able to say "Emily," times when he seems to need to know figure skater and it's a long-standing joke in the everything about everyone. If my dad family. Someone will quip, "Emily's isn’t at Mass one day because he had no enemy." Brian responds with a no, times I would win a gold, silver Emily Gaffney a weekend meeting, Uncle Brian will he loves “Enemy.” or bronze medal, and other times I Editor In Chief ask five times, "Where's Patrick?" He also can certainly make me even though you've already told him. wouldn’t earn one at all. This taught laugh. He spent the weekend at my me to be a graceful winner and to be With the 24-hour news coverage Sometimes when he does this I snip house once and we set him up with a good loser. I learned not to gloat of Sept. 11’s 10-year anniversary this at him. I always immediately feel bad Kaitlin Gill YouTube to watch some Tom Jones when it felt great to be on the high- past week, it can be difficult to see about it. I feel badly, partly because Editorial & Op/Ed Editor videos. He was in the kitchen and, est podium with a gold medal, and beyond the sadness and violence in he has Down Syndrome and maybe I once he was all set up, I was in the I learned not to cry and pout when the world. It seems there are always should cut him extra slack, but mostly family room watching a movie. I Everyone begins to mature at I had to watch my competitors on famines, political standoffs, wars, because I know he asks because he turned the volume up so his music different points, and for different the podium — I learned to be poised attacks and death. While these stories loves his big brother and is concerned didn't distract but it did absolutely no reasons in their lives. I found that I of tragedies almost always inevitably Pat's not where he usually is on a either way. good. Before long, I had the volume matured at an early age, and I can surface tales of heroism, kindness Sunday morning. When I reached the eighth grade all the way up, but nothing could credit that to figure skating. and the best of humankind, it can Uncle Brian reminds me to be I was practicing early in the morn- tune out Uncle Brian's singing voice. still be hard to find something to be happy with what I've got. It's impor- I began figure skating when I was ings before school. My mom would It was so funny I had to record it to gleeful about. tant to remember your family and 5 years old. I had a coach and I had wake me up before 5 a.m. and drive share with the rest of the family. I’m lucky, though. All I have to the activities you enjoy. The world to learn a choreographed program me to the skating rink. We would Yes, Uncle Brian loves singing. do to find something happy is look outside of your little hamlet can be which I would compete in front of meet my Russian coach, Baiba, and He has a weekly Saturday night at my Uncle Brian. Uncle Brian has daunting and depressing at times. I a crowd for the first time in my life. get a solid practice in before I had to Tom Jones concert. He is known to Down syndrome, and he is also one of think it's important to be aware of My program was choreographed to leave for school. By the time I met be wailing songs like "What's New the happiest people I know. He is so what happens in the world because songs from “The Little Mermaid” my friends at school, I had already Pussycat" until the wee hours of the happy, I think, because all he worries it inevitably affects us all. However, soundtrack, and I wore a little blue practiced for hours — longer than morning. I'm not at all sad I've only about are the simple things in life. it is also important to take time out sparkly dress. they had even been out of bed. This been exposed to that once. His world revolves around Weaver in the midst of the chaos to do some- Competing in front of a crowd taught me dedication more than Uncle Brian also has a hilarious Workshop, eating, singer Tom Jones thing that makes us joyful, even if it's is a tough thing to do, especially anything. Some mornings it was laugh. It's a silly giggle that makes and the Cleveland Indians. I would singing a tone-deaf to a Tom Jones when you’re small and young and extremely difficult (and I’m sure you want to giggle in turn. add family to that list, but although he song at 2 a.m. everything/everyone looks large and torturous for my mom) to get out That's not to say he's perfect. loves us, if he had to choose between intimidating. However, I learned to of bed and skate, but this taught Like any other person, he certainly family and Tom Jones I really think face my fears at an early age. me to be disciplined and honor my has flaws. Uncle Brian tends to be Contact Emily Gaffney at Tom Jones would win. Having to learn and memorize very ornery. (Although I can't say [email protected] commitments. Uncle Brian is a special person. a choreographed program forced I would skate before school, and me to learn to be disciplined from go to soccer practice after school, a young age. When I would learn though I wasn’t allowed to go to a new jump or spin I learned that soccer practice if I didn’t finish practice makes perfect — I learned my homework. I’m sure I despised Wonderword to keep trying until I got it right. this rule when I was younger, but And quite literally, I learned that thinking back on it now, I’m glad What does saxicolous mean? when I fall, I need to get up again my parents enforced it. It taught (even when it really hurt)! me that being smart and devoted As I got older and got to be a to academics is most important. more skilled figure skater, I contin- Also, having to balance two sports, ued to compete. The practice time schoolwork and friends made me increased and I had to work harder. well-rounded. I learned how important a good All of the lessons I learned from work ethic is. Though I loved to figure skating helped to shape the skate, it was definitely hard work. person I am today. It helped me to be Since I was older and doing more disciplined and dedicated, to build a “Being shiny like a “An upside-down seal difficult moves and skills, I would strong work ethic, to face my fears “The disease of being get much more nervous to compete and be well-rounded. I am lucky saxophone.” stranded on the beach.” sexy.” in front of a crowd. There was more to have learned these traits from a of a chance of falling in front of the young age, because they are cer- Bobby Fox, judges and the audience. However, tainly still beneficial now, and will Anna Busta, Amanda Farinelli, at this point in my life, skating continue to be as I grow older. sophomore sophomore junior taught me not to let my nerves get the best of me — sometimes I had Saxicolous: one who lives under a rock to learn this the hard way. Contact Kaitlin Gill at When I would compete, some- [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: Hecho en El Salvador important parts of an Immersion trip forgotten by all but Coca-Cola and about to experience. a proud man. is sharing your experience once you the few God-sent missionaries that Our truck rumbled down a dirt The people of this town were get home, so here it goes: visit every year. road that would eventually shake so welcoming. They lived on $6 a On June 26, I was frolicking Our goal for the week: change even a monster truck to pieces. day and were eager to prepare us through the meadows with my fel- the lives of some Salvadoran school Barbed wire lined the road. One a full three-course meal (the likes Brian Bayer low trip-mates at Ledges State Park, kids. The result: some Salvadoran bump after the next brought us of which they had probably never Campus Editor just south of JCU. We had done the school kids changed our lives slowly to the most destitute town I enjoyed). What a beautiful thing to preparation and were a very excited instead. We went down with the could ever imagine: Rigadillo. If El experience. Hola, Amigos! Has an old man contingent. By this point, the rheto- intention of teaching the kids Eng- Salvador is a mostly forgotten little What’s more, we experienced with a machete searching for cows ric had worn on us: “It will change lish so they could compete in the country, then Rigadillo is barely a this welcoming attitude throughout ever waved to you on the side of a your life, you won’t want to ever go Americanized global market, but it dot on the maps. the rest of our time in El Salvador mountain? Have you ever traversed back home, you’ll fall in love with was definitely a learning experience We had the honor to see one as well. It was truly a humbling time the Pacific Coast in the bed of a the kids, et cetera et cetera.” Ok, for both them and us. man’s house, a one-room mud-stick for me, as an American who has pickup truck driven by a nun? These we’re ready. Let us go. The rest of this column is intend- shanty with the luxurious addition lived the most comfortable life. are staple parts of a fun vacation to We weren’t ready. ed for a mature audience only. It’s an of a tin roof. The newest installation When I got back, I took my Central America. Our plane touched down in San R-rated story, but it’s everyday life was electricity, which came to the sister to Rita’s Italian Ice and we In May, I did not go on a fun Salvador by sunset the next day. We for the amazing people of El Sal- town in 2009 and powered a refrig- both ordered a medium ice. I paid vacation to Central America. I went had officially left our suburban Uni- vador. For me, the real eye-opener erator and two incandescent bulbs in $6.50 without thinking twice. Then I on one of JCU’s six summer Immer- versity Heights bubble in the dust. that they promise in the Immersion this man’s house. Lying on the dirt remembered the people in Rigadillo, sion Experiences, and it changed Air conditioning was now a fabled flyers happened the same day as floor was a chick in its final days of living on $6 a day. Wow. I just spent my life. memory; toilets that flush toilet the aforementioned adventures on life and an emaciated puppy staring someone’s full day’s budget on cus- I could never hope to put my paper, a tall-tale. In short, Uncle the mountain and in the bed of the into our eyes with a heart-wrenching tard. So let me ask you: What does entire trip into print – The Carroll Sam bid us an anxious farewell pickup truck. We were living the look of despair. The walls were $6 mean to you? News just doesn’t have that kind as we crossed into the part of this tropical dream, completely oblivi- bed sheets. The closet was a wet Contact Brian Bayer at of a budget. But, one of the most globe that it seems may have been ous to the real world that we were cardboard box. And the owner was [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Sept. 15, 2011 The Jenn is mightier: The Op/Ed Gourmet grilled goodness

spends more money than I make in a smoking). The workers weren’t too month scouring the items of markets happy, and I have a feeling I’m part Top Ten: and cultural grocery stores to find of the reason for the Panini maker’s Jennifer Holton ingredients for her outlandish, yet presence after the matter. Managing Editor tasty recipes. Mainly, it’s my obsession with Sandwiches spots I, on the other hand, open my cheese and the intermingling of 1. Home An old saying notes that the fridge and imagine the damage I different tastes within the layers of way to a man’s heart is through his can do with what I have; the reason the sandwich that make it delicious 2. Primanti Brothers stomach, but I say it’s important to for which I call my resourceful enough to be called gourmet. My 3. Melt Bar and Grilled fall in love with your own cooking creations “concoctions.” The best, recipe is the perfect combination of first. When most kids are receiving without a doubt, is my “specialty” sweet and salty, along with the sweet 4. Corky and Lenny’s six packs from their parents for their grilled cheese. I’d like to say it’d acidic flavor of the dipping sauce. It 5. Dave’s Cosmic Subs 21st birthday, my “Happy Birthday” give Matt Fish of Melt Bar and has the crispy and buttery taste of a wrapping paper unveiled a recipe Grilled a run for his money, but I typical grilled cheese sandwich, but 6. Jimmy Johns box with dozens of blank index don’t want to sound too conceited the layers stacked between its slices 7. The Inn-Between cards. It was a present that made me about my grilled cheese sandwich- are what evoke the many “mmm- 8. Chick-fil-A red with mortification in front of my making abilities. mms” you’ll hear. equally confused onlooking friends, The obsession began years before I apologize for leading your taste 9. Subway but my mother assured me it would Fish’s restaurant and I crossed paths. buds on, but I’m not going to reveal 10. Quiznos make me “very domestic.” Most likely the weird fascination the method to my grilled-cheese The comment only made me began around the age of 10 when madness. Find what you have in -Compiled by Nick Wojtasik and Kaitlin Gill more embarrassed; yet as always, my friend and I pressed M&Ms your refrigerator and make one that she knew she was right way before I into the slices of melted American best serves your tastes. My recipe Written in the could realize it. The cards now serve cheese layering the sandwiches my will remain a secret kept within Nick’s Knack: their purpose with each of my crazy Grandma had made for us (don’t the confines of my 21st birthday stars culinary concoctions, which include knock it ‘til you try it). present. graduation-themed cupcakes, zuc- This strange hobby continued in Oh, and it did prove the old say- my horoscope and it said something chini fries and asparagus omelets. A college, even with a failed attempt in ing right. along the lines of, “Your instincts friend of mine who goes to school in the cafeteria freshman year: I tried and intuition can lead you down New York City is a self-proclaimed running the sandwich open-faced Contact Jennifer Holton at a precarious path today. But, down “Fordham Foodie” who probably through the bagel-toaster (it began [email protected] the line they could bring happiness and success.” So I should intui- tively follow my intution which has Nick Wojtasik just been described as unreliable. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor #Paradox. It doesn’t seem that the astrolo- As a lad of five or six, my only gists are a group of sinister magi- true friend was my sister, who cians seeking to rule the world. is five years my senior. I went Almost always horoscopes are en- through the same stages of inter- couraging or they urge caution. This est she did. is where their value can lie. We’ve There was one period when she all had those days that we are unsure would read the horoscopes from of ourselves and feeling down about the newspaper every day to me. I the day. Reading a horoscope can listened with excited anticipation give you that extra bit of motivation as oddly titled prophesies were needed to calm you down and ap- disclosed. I didn’t fully understand proach the day with optimism and their meaning then or how an un- a calm confidence. If the horoscopic named person could look at the outlook is hazy, perhaps you’ll feel stars and find out so much about less frantic about the negative feel- one’s life. My sister is super cool, ings in the air, lay low and let the so I liked what she liked, even if day pass. YOURVIEW that was the only reason. The bottom line is that taking I find horoscopes no less in- an extreme stance on either side of triguing these days, but for dif- the spectrum by either dismissing Letters to the Editor ferent reasons. Some people re- Letter of apology horoscopes or living by them is not we intend to do, it simply looks at have done something else instead of ligiously read and follow their Hayes Cooper wise. Living one’s life according to the results we cause. throwing my fist at this person just horoscopes while others dismiss Former Student a newspaper clipping will only set The legal consequences and to get his attention. I had no idea them completely as hocus pocus. the stage for disappointing experi- penalties for my momentary lapse in how serious and how many night- As with anything in life, I find the ences. Removing the nearly infinite Last September, while begin- judgment have been terribly costly. mares and serious consequences middle-way is the best approach human potential and control over a ning my senior year here at John I was thrown out of our school for a single haphazard punch could to take. Dogmatic dismissal only person’s life is perhaps the worst Carroll, I made a poor momentary at least two years as a graduating cause. That evening and one instant The Bayer Necessities: Hecho en El Salvador exhibits one’s narrow-mindedness, thing to do. split second decision that has had a senior, incurred legal fees, and spent in September has truly turned my which they should probably work Plaguing oneself with constant profound negative impact on my life more than a month in jail. I will also life upside down in ways I would on before criticizing anything (you paranoia or tirelessly searching for and the life of others. I responded to have to pay a substantial amount of have never imagined. I would never know who you are, though you a way to apply advice of any kind an aggravating situation at a college money in restitution to the victim. want anyone to have to go through probably won’t accept it). is no way to live. The harder one party in my apartment by throwing a Additionally, I am on probation, this. Often young people don’t think I suppose the reason for horo- obsesses about a goal or looks for single punch at another student who and as a result, have incurred other about things before they do them, scopes’ existence must initially be an answer the less likely it is to be was violating my personal property limits on my freedom that we all and I hope others can learn from questioned. Many people have the achieved or found. The metaphysi- without permission. I would have just take for granted. More impor- this mistake. One momentary mis- constant urge to be prepared and cal “flow” of the universe is inexpli- never imagined the numerous con- tantly than the negative impact this take in self-control changed many when someone claimed they had a cable. It is astonishing enough to be sequences of that single split sec- tragic event has had upon me, this lives, and not just mine, in a very way to predict the future using the part of the foundational ideologies ond act of anger. Although I never situation has been terribly stressful bad and real way. I would never cosmos, apparently some of those of many Eastern religions. Riding intended to cause any serious injury and burdensome on my family and wish for anyone at John Carroll, people hopped on their train. The this flow and embracing all that nor even intended to actually even close friends. I have also learned in nor anyone anywhere for that mat- problem with being prepared lies comes with it can be remarkably hurt this person, the student suffered court about the amount of stress and ter, nor their family and friends to in the likelihood of preparing for rewarding. a serious injury to his eye as a result worry I caused the victim and his have to go through something like the wrong thing. Just as friends, family and men- of me not realizing he was wearing family, none of which I would have this. I would have never believed The main problem most people tors always offer advice, don’t be glasses. He was hospitalized and has ever intended. I am truly ashamed that my senior year here would have have with horoscopes is their afraid to consider some from a more undergone continuing medical pro- and sorry to have brought such involved hurting someone, getting inaccuracy. Fortunately for the objective source, like a horoscope. cedures. Although I did not intend troubles upon all of these undeserv- expelled, nor having to spend more astrologists, most horoscopes It might provide valuable insight to injure this student, immediately ing people. time in jail than in the classroom. are streaked with ambiguous and into a day and help to clear the air attempted to assist him afterward, I hope that anyone who reads Please realize that all of this can sweeping statements; thus they can so that one can unlock every oppor- and told the police the truth as this will seriously think twice be- happen and that life can change in be applied to almost any situation. tunity they might encounter. to what I did, I was still arrested, fore ever striking another student an instant when we react as opposed However, this can cause some prosecuted and subjected to Ohio or person for the rest of their lives. to think about the potential results problems for the readers. For in- Contact Nick Wojtasik at court proceedings. I now know the There is not a day that goes by that of our actions. stance, the other day I was reading [email protected] law doesn’t take into account what I don’t wish or pray that I would CLASSIFIEDS

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