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Thursday, FebruaryARROLL 17, 2011 EWSVol. 87, No. 15 C The Student Voice of John Carroll UniversityN Since 1925 ‘Facemashed’ New Facebook profile pages let JCU students choose ‘hot or not’

Dan Cooney Brian Bayer Screenshots by Dan Cooney The Carroll News Left: “Dan Loster” profile was created Feb. At the beginning of the movie “The Social Network,” 3. Above: “Danielle Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, then a student at Har- Loster” profile was vard University, created a website called Facemash.com. created Feb. 11. The site compared female Harvard students to one another. According to the movie, Zuckerberg’s intention for creating Facemash.com was to get back at his ex-girlfriend. bracket used in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball A majority of the 64 women selected are freshmen at A Facebook profile page mirroring the Facemash.com championship tournaments. JCU, but nine are considered “all-star upperclassmen,” ac- concept was created on Feb. 3 here at John Carroll Univer- To determine whom to feature on the profile page, the cording to one comment on the page by the creator. sity. The page is under the alias “Dan Loster.” creator and his friends went through Facebook profiles of Freshman Gabriella Kreuz believes the profile objecti- The creator calls himself “Dan Loster” and only agreed JCU students and selected 64 women who they thought fies women. to an interview with The Carroll News if he did not have were at similar levels of attractiveness. The pictures of the “I feel like it’s degrading,” she said. “Whoever made it to give his real name. The interview was conducted on students featured were taken from their Facebook profiles obviously is a lowlife.” Facebook. without their knowledge. One female student requested The creator said his goal was not to offend anyone, and According to the profile’s creator, he drew inspira- that she not be featured, and so the creator of the profile he tries to screen disrespectful comments that have been tion to make the profile page after watching “The Social decided to honor her request. However, no other girls have made on the comment threads or voting. To avoid degrading Network.” asked that their picture be taken off the site, according to comments, the creator consistently reminds the voters to The information page describes the profile as helping to the profile’s creator. “be nice” or “be kind” when casting their votes. distinguish “the hottest girls at Juan Carroll.” The creator When the voting is complete, the collaborators of the Freshman Chuck Mule, who is a friend of “Dan Loster” set up a bracket that compares female students side-by-side profile plan to reveal their identity and announce the stu- on Facebook, understands how it could have a negative and asks the friends of the page to cast their vote when new dents with the most votes, according to the profile’s main “match-ups” are posted. The bracket is modeled after the creator. Please see, FACEBOOK, p. 3 Lounge in works for Recent alumna passes away Emily Gaffney another activity, but Managing Editor stop to give you a non-resident students hug and say, ‘hi,’” said Katie Manje- John Carroll University lost a member of rovic, a fellow mem- its community on Saturday, Feb. 12 when Student Union and administration hear ber of the class of alumna Andrea Teodosio died after sustain- 2010. concerns of commuter students ing injuries from a skiing accident in West Teodosio and Virginia. Manjerovic were Molly Wilson JCU from other schools is that there The 2010 JCU graduate received a degree dorm room neigh- Assistant Campus Editor is not a specific commuter student from the Boler School of Business and was bors during their lounge. working as a research and strategy/devel- freshmen year. John Carroll University has many On Feb. 8, junior Sharonica Smed- opment assistant at Hitchcock Fleming & “She was one of areas where students can gather to ley brought up this issue at the Student Associates. While at JCU, Teodosio was From http://www.ohio.com/news/116094544.html my first friends at hang out, relax or even do homework. Union Senate meeting after some actively involved in Generation Green and John Carroll and in- Andrea Teodosio ‘10 Many of these areas are filled with students had approached her with the Marketing Association. troduced me to a lot comfortable seating, television sets an interest in forming a new student Friends described her as a great friend, people. She was that girl who knew everyone,” and computers. This, of course, is very lounge created mainly for commuter who was good-hearted and hard working. Manjerovic said. similar to many other universities but “She was always the person you saw that one of the things that differentiates Please see, LOUNGE, p. 3 lit up your day. She’d always be running to Please see, TEODOSIO, p. 3

Index Inside this issue Campus 2 Diversions 15 Egypt’s Mubarak Swimming & diving 4 Arts & Life Editorial 17 resigns, teams prepare for OAC Sports 6 Op/Ed 18 Championships, p. 7 World News 10 Classifieds 20 p. 12 2 Campus February 17, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Art exhibit ‘Adsum’ adds some flair to Dolan Briefs Various pieces of art adorn the exhibit room in Dolan Science Center Megan Lutz Boler School The Carroll News The Dolan Center for Science presents and Technology is usually known for just that: science and technol- discussion forum ogy. But for the month of Febru- ary, it’s becoming a little more The Boler School will be “artsy.” presenting a discussion forum The Art Exhibit “Adsum” has called “Lessons from the Finan- taken over Dolan room E135. cial Crisis for Corporate Gover- “Adsum” is a unique exhibit of nance” on Feb. 24 from 7-8:30 contemporary paintings on Ignatian p.m. in the LSC Conference Spirituality, one of the pillars on Room in the D.J. Lombardo which John Carroll was founded. Student Center. Sponsored by the John Carroll This free event is sponsored Office of Mission and Identity, the by JCU’s Accounting Associa- exhibit coincides with the campus’ tion, Finance Association and Ignatian Heritage Week. The exhib- the KPMG Professorship in it was created by Holly Schapker, a Accounting. The main topic will graduate of Xavier, JCU’s neighbor be the causes and effects of the Jesuit university. global financial crisis. The mini gallery features eleven The forum will feature busi- ‘oil on canvas’ and ‘oil and maps nessmen and woman from the on canvas’ paintings, some as tall Cleveland area from Key Bank, as 60 inches and as wide as 72 McDonald Hopkins, Federal inches. These paintings allow an Reserve Bank of Cleveland and onlooker to walk through the life John Carroll. of St. Ignatius of Loyola. For more information contact The exhibit begins with a self- Photos by Austyn Jablonski the department of accountancy portrait drawn by Schapker. This Model of St. Ignatius’ suit of armor in the Boler School of Business is followed by paintings of two at 216-397-4393. women with whom Ignatius had making up his garment. According This also creates an element of the fact that “Ignatius of Loyola’s close relationships: “Our Lady to the painting’s description, these irony for the viewer who knows Spiritual Exercises look to a trans- of Our Way” and the “Unnamed “contemporary maps embedded of the large impact Ignatius had formation of consciousness and Manresa Woman.” Across the in Ignatius’ garment represent on the world. On the chest of this the freedom that comes with it, room in the mini gallery hangs his close relationship with ‘Our statue, a heart glows to symbolize to move beyond the constraints Special screening another painting of a female who Lady of Our Way’” as well as Ignatius’ “ability to break through of vision imposed by the limited played a role in Ignatius’ life, the “the worldwide mission work of the constraints of tradition which atmosphere of society.” of ‘Carbon “Black Madonna of Montserrat.” It the Jesuits and the contemporary no longer served him.” At its feet Senior Dan Klufas said, “It’s is believed that Ignatius laid down relevance of his story.” is coiled the serpent-like creature cool that an exhibit like this is at Nation’ his sword at the foot of this statue Several other paintings repre- which assisted Ignatius. John Carroll, but unfortunate that when he encountered it. Schapker sent significant stages in Ignatius’ Since Ignatius was very in no one knows about it.” JCU’s Boler School is show- creatively includes this fact in her life such as the relinquishment of touch with nature, it was fitting This “collection of paintings ing a special screening of the exhibit, placing her own painting his self-will. that four of the last six paintings is of particular interest in that it film “Carbon Nation” in the of Ignatius’ sword at the foot of Amidst these paintings sits a portrayed this. First (and fittingly reflects the experience of a woman Donahue Auditorium on Feb. this painting. five foot statue of Ignatius in ar- so) came the “Tree of Life” com- who has both visited the places 23 at 7 p.m. The movie’s tagline Following these is a large pic- mor, meant to be a visual represen- plete with the inscription “The where St. Ignatius lived and who is, “A climate change solutions ture of Ignatius himself, with maps tation of Ignatius’ physical height. choice is yours…” has done the Spiritual Exercises of movie, even if you don’t believe Second: “Ignatius’ Epiphany St. Ignatius. It is a very contempo- in climate change.” Outside Manresa.” The paint- rary expression of that spirituality” The film presents ways on ing’s description tabs this mo- said Paul Murphy, the director of how to live “green” and other is- ment as one in which Ignatius the University’s Institute of Catho- sues surrounding climate change “experienced a clarity that totally lic Studies. including how the general pub- changed his understanding of ev- “Ignatius emphasized the use lic feels about the issue. erything.” of the imagination in prayer and “Carbon Nation” will be Next, a massive painting of the as a result the arts have played a coming to select theaters this “Montserrat Landscape” catches prominent role in Jesuit education month. The JCU presentation the eye. Montserrat was said to since the sixteenth century. It is will be the only showing in be the place where Ignatius spent good to be able to include an ex- Northeast Ohio. time pondering his life and con- hibit such as this in our efforts to For more information contact templating his confessions and enhance John Carroll University’s Kerrie Carfagno at kcarfagno@ desires in hopes of a future with mission and identity as Jesuit and jcu.edu God. The illustration of this place Catholic,” Murphy said. was therefore said to represent The exhibit is free and open “the vastness of the possibilities to the public and will be available opening to [Ignatius] and the on- for viewing for the remainder of going expansion of his vision.” the month. The exhibit’s hours Finally, the work entitled “Eye are as follows: Sundays from 1 - 6 Slits Landscape” is the last of the p.m. and Monday through Friday Depictions of people and places that played a role in Ignatius’ life. exhibit and meant to symbolize 4 - 7 p.m. Campus Safety Log

February 6, 2011 February 11, 2011 Student Affairs reported an incident of criminal Student Affairs reported suspicious situation after graffiti mischief at 12:09 a.m. after a window was broken in written on a door in Sutowski Hall at 2:35 p.m. Murphy Hall. February 14, 2011 Student filed a theft report with Campus Police at 7:05 p.m. These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information contact x1615. Campus 3 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 17, 2011

Peer reviews take on a new spin with Facebook From, FACEBOOK, p. 1 pus community in general. I love John Carroll. The Jesuit I graduated in ’72. I’ve been here for 18 years. impact on the women featured. It’s disappointing to think that somebody “I think it is a funny idea, but it’s mean. would start an initiative of this sort.” University in Some of the girls in it may not be happy In response to “Dan Loster,” a “Danielle with it,” said Mule. Loster” profile page was created on Feb. 11. Cleveland Junior Anna Barnes, one of the upper- “Danielle Loster” is an open profile and can classmen featured on the page, feels that be viewed by anyone who has a Facebook it is an immature way for the creators to account, however you must be a friend of express themselves. She first heard about the profile in order to vote on photos of male the page from her sorority sisters and fresh- students. As of 9:40 p.m. Tuesday evening, In celebration of John Carroll University’s 125 years of existence, The Carroll News men friends, but she never gave consent to “Danielle Loster” had not posted any photos will highlight John Carroll firsts. The achievements outline the history of the University. have her picture placed on the profile. of male students. They are our roots and are now pillars in our culture. “I think this unfortunately condones Both profiles wanted 60 friends before they people to place too much emphasis on the began the voting. The creator of “Dan Loster” The first issue of The Carroll News was printed Oct. 8, 1925. Eighty-six years later physical appearance of others,” said Barnes. told The Carroll News he reached 60 friends the paper still comes out on Thursdays, and although the masthead and language of the “Personally, I hope no one puts too much the night he created the profile. “Dan Loster” stories may be a bit different, The Carroll News being the voice of the student body is weight in this; I think it could lead to a lot now has 155 friends as of midnight Wednes- the same. of hurt feelings.” day morning. “Danielle Loster” had 66 friends The front page contains a variety of stories including a first person narrative interview The creator said he meant no harm in as of 12:50 a.m. on Feb. 14, and 103 friends with the University president at the time, the Rev. Murtha Joseph Boylan, S.J. The second creating the profile page. as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday morning. story is the football team tying 0-0 against the Marines. It was viewed as a victory in a He said, “I did not create Dan to offend An attempt to reach the creator of the sense as the article reads, “when eleven men of average size can stop in their tracks an any women at this fine institution. We are “Danielle Loster” profile page by The Carroll army of giants such as the Marines put on the field, there is something more than mere here to help crown Ms. Juan Carroll and News was unsuccessful. physical strength in their method, and that is exactly what Carroll displayed.” see what our fellow men think of our fellow Both profile pages run the risk of getting Scanning the front page, the news seems very similar to something that might be in female students.” shut down as long as they continue using the paper today. Stories are about the sport teams, the administration and a social night. He acknowledged that several other sites aliases. According to the Statement of Rights It is a tangible representation that although time goes on, college life, for the most part, exist online that do similar comparisons, and Responsibilities on the Terms page, a user stays the same. and even Facebook has picture comparison “will not provide any false personal informa- applications. tion on Facebook.” By creating a profile and John Ropar, director of the University using Facebook, both the creators of “Dan Counseling Center, said the profile is unbe- Loster” and “Danielle Loster” agree to the coming of what JCU stands for. statement. If a user violates “the letter of spirit “That type of thing diminishes women,” of” the statement, “we [Facebook] can stop he said. “It would be detrimental to the cam- providing all or part of Facebook to you.” “Personally, I hope no one puts too much weight in this; I think it could lead to a lot of hurt feelings.” – Anna Barnes Junior

From, LOUNGE, p. 1 place to put the lounge would be in the D.J. Photo courtesy of ajcudigital.org Lombardo Student Center. He hopes that the The first issue of The Carroll News ever printed. students. lounge would hold computers and printers, At the meeting, the Senate did not have comfortable furniture, and maybe even a any debate on the issue as all felt it was a good television set. idea. Junior Senator Brian Means liked the Bridget Koenig, a freshman commuter JCU alumna passes away idea and volunteered to work with Smedley to student, was very excited and interested in the bring the issue to the appropriate people. possibility of a commuter lounge. Means said via e-mail, “I’m all for having She said, “I think that would be great, From, TEODOSIO, p. 1 Spalding said. a commuter lounge because during my past especially when I have a fairly long break Teodosio was also the first friend According to friends, loving her family visits to other institutions, I saw that they between classes. It could be a place where I of another 2010 JCU alumna, Haley and helping others were top priorities for had them and [they] were functioning well. It could get work done and just relax before my Petrucelli. Teodosio. would be great to have an area dedicated for next class.” “She was my best friend,” said Petru- “She lived her life with everyone else in commuters to relax in between classes, work Kyle O’Dell, JCU’s director of orientation celli. “She had a million friends, but she mind. She put everyone before herself,” said on assignments or just hang out.” and leadership programs, works with com- was the first person I met at JCU. She Petrucelli. He continued to say that it was an issue he muter students. He said he is planning to meet introduced me to my boyfriend.” According to Spalding, Teodosio used to was not previously aware of since he is not with officials from the facilities department A.J. Spalding, Petrucelli’s boyfriend visit an elderly neighbor daily to help her a commuter student. By attending commuter to determine where space is available for a and another 2010 JCU alumnus, said he around the house, get her groceries or simply student events, he was able to get a better idea lounge. and Teodosio were close friends. visit with her. of problems that commuters face that students O’Dell said a survey was conducted among “Andrea was a person everyone knew. “Andrea was willing to help everyone,” living on campus would not. freshmen and sophomore commuter students to I was laughing the other day because I said Spalding. The lounge is still in the beginning stages determine where they spend their time between don’t think there was a person who ever Calling hours for Teodosio took place on and Means and Smedley are working to set classes. He said many of the answers included said a bad thing about her. Everyone says Wednesday, Feb. 16 and the funeral took place up meetings to start getting a better idea of the Administration Building, a friend’s dorm that after someone dies, but with Andrea today Thursday, Feb. 17 at Holy Family Parish where it will go. room or the Dolan Center for Science and it’s true. She was just a genuine person,” in Stow, Ohio. According to Means, the most logical Technology. Campus Calendar : Feb. 17 - Feb. 23

17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Sunday 21 Monday 22 Tuesday 23 Wednesday Speaker on Wrestling Match Moulin Rouge Mass in St. Francis Presidents’ Day. Part three of the “Carbon Nation” “Muslims in vs. Heidelberg Dance Party in Chapel at 6 and six-part Tuohy film screening America” from University at 7:30 Dolan Science 10 p.m. Lecture Series in Donahue 7-9 p.m. in Donahue p.m. in the DeCarlo Center Atrium in the Donahue Auditorium from Auditorium in Varisty Center. from 10 p.m. to 1 Auditorium from 7-9:30 p.m. Dolan Science a.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Center. 4 Arts & Life February 24, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Neeson’s ‘Unknown’ no match for ‘Taken’ merely to entertain. For example, known” as well. FILM REVIEW movies like “The A-Team” aren’t He’s got a pa- “Unknown” made to be great cinematic tri- nache that is a joy umphs. to watch. Without a They’re made to give us a fun doubt, Neeson is the way of spending a couple hours. bright and shining But “Unknown” doesn’t pull that center of why “Un- off. It’s gets bogged down by its own known” may still Joe Marino ambition, providing too many ques- be worth seeing. I Film Critic tions that remain unanswered. just can’t get sick “Unknown” isn’t so much a bad Yet the movie does have a few of him. Ever. movie as it is a misguided one. engrossing moments. Jones of “Mad No matter how hard he tries, The action is always solid, albeit Men” fame and director Jaume Collet-Serra (“Or- offering nothing new, and the act- Kruger of the “Na- phan”) just can’t recreate the sim- ing – especially from Neeson and tional Treasure” plistic gravitas of the 2008 Liam Ganz – despite being given bland series are nowhere Neeson action vehicle “Taken.” roles, is superior. near as fascinating The movie’s failing flaw? Not The most explosive scene of the here as they deserve answering its own questions. film is surprisingly one that doesn’t to be. Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) contain explosions. They seem more awakens from a coma he has been in It is a seemingly simple scene like eye candy than for four days in Berlin after a violent with two men talking who realize anything else. Photo from aceshowbiz. car crash to shockingly discover that they are enemies, yet their tone While that isn’t Neeson’s character tries to uncover the truth in “Unknown.” that no one – not even his wife remains forever polite, their conver- necessarily a bad (January Jones) – recognizes him sation ever cordial. thing, it’s not what motivation makes any sense. Suspension of disbelief is an and that a mysterious man (Aidan Their samurai-like respect for one would expect from actresses of Aside from that, the answers we important element to a story like Quinn) has completely assumed each other comes to a head at the their caliber. do get are much too tidy. I don’t like this. A great movie can quickly turn his identity. last moment. But the great casting aside from my exposition being fed to me in a into a notorious one if the ending This man knows everything The scene flows with the dignity Neeson is the indelible Ganz, who baby bottle. just doesn’t take (e.g. “Knowing”). about Martin’s life, down to the of the famous Pacino/DeNiro diner nails every scene he gets and brings Screenwriters Oliver Butcher Now “Unknown” can be included as smallest detail. He has a passport, scene from “Heat;” either man ever about some of the best moments in and Stephen Cornwell assuredly failing to deliver on such an intrigu- other identification, and even fam- says a menacing word or makes a the film. gave it their best shot by trying to ing premise. ily photos. threatening move, but we can’t help Now the film is gripping to a follow the writing of “Taken,” but Ultimately, “Unknown” is a Finding himself being endlessly but watch with captivation as if we point. Then it shoots itself in the instead all we are given is a tacked- movie that was a couple screenplay chased by unstoppable assassins, were watching a much better film. foot. It doesn’t take long into the on ending which fails to answer drafts short of ironing out all the Martin gets the help of an illegal That’s the power of the scene’s third act to realize how few an- many of the major issues. kinks and becoming great. taxi driver (Diane Kruger) and a subtlety – and it makes the one great swers we’re actually going to get. It’s like the writers just got bored And while I’m all for just sitting shrewd detective (Bruno Ganz) as scene the film offers. Why did someone do that? Why is with it all and decided to just finish back and watching Liam Neeson he tries to discover the truth of who Neeson has always had a ridic- anyone fighting to the death in the the script the night before it was being awesome, the setup promised he truly is. ulously-mesmerizing screen pres- first place? due. This has to be the weakest end- much more and we deserved much Now some movies are made ence, and that is obvious in “Un- Soon, none of the characters’ ing I’ve seen since “Knowing.” more. Radiohead’s return to nature for ‘The King of Limbs’

ALBUM REVIEW After dealing with the A frantic, album I would hesitate to claim the mad scramble the early echoing terror natural focus. Radiohead release caused, the record of a track titled But Radiohead has never done “The King of Limbs” presented a new and wel- “Feral” jumps anything without a purpose. come challenge. out here too, as “The King of Limbs” has an un- First, this is definitely does the poison- derlying center of natural elements a Radiohead record. That ously beautiful that is in no way a coincidence. might seem obvious, but “Lotus Flow- The album’s production sounds Noah Lamprecht it’s important to note. “The er.” as if it is being filtered through the Music Critic King of Limbs” doesn’t In a broader forest, with sounds, instruments mark a huge shift in their sense, the nature and vocals floating in and out as What if it’s terrible? sound the way 2001’s “Kid in “The King if they’re hiding behind trees until That was the joke my friends A” did. of Limbs” is at called upon. and I passed around last week To expect the band to its heart in the This dense presentation results after Radiohead ended their four dramatically alter their way that Phil in, by far, the least accessible re- year silence on Monday with the approach every album is Selway’s drum- cord Radiohead has ever put out. announcement that their eighth shortsighted. ming is used. The tracks run together with album “The King of Limbs” was Instead of focusing In a band such cohesion that its difficult to to be released via digital download on what Thom Yorke and known for its tell them apart at first. This record on Feb. 19. company didn’t do, the Photo from homees.net. complexity, requires notable effort. After all, this is a Radiohead re- most important aspect of “The King of Limbs” was released online Feb. 19. Selway beats on Even though there are only lease. It’s never an issue of whether this record is what subtle this record are eight songs they are not easily ap- or not it’s amazing, but instead movements they have made. repertoire, but they’re rooted in a frequently repetitive gut-punches proached. a question of in what way(s) the There is an overlying thread sense of nature that has never been that have an almost tribal feel to Seemingly credible claims have record will be outstanding. throughout the album’s 37 min- present in their work before. them. been flying that there may be one, On Friday Feb. 18, guitarist Ed utes: a sense of a withdrawal into This infusion of nature is obvi- When the rest of the quietly if not two, more parts to this album O’Brien threw everybody for a loop a primitive, primal state that forces ous at points like “Morning Mr. layered sounds of the record are put that have yet to be released. by posting, “It’s Friday...It’s almost “Limbs” to be more than just a solid Magpie,” which brings the band’s over top of them, Selway’s drums Regardless, the incarnation of the weekend...It’s a full moon...You album. trademark sense of paranoia to John provide a backbone that’s as solid “The King of Limbs” as it stands Entertainment Calendar can download ‘The King of Limbs’ At different points throughout Keats’ “Ode to a Nightingale” in the as the 1,000-year-old oak the record now is a beautiful and complicated Check out what’s happening on campus and in Cleveland this week! now if you so wish!” on the band’s the eight tracks it’s possible to hear form of a fearful discussion with a is supposedly named after. record that deservedly earns its website. elements from the band’s whole thieving bird. If this were any other band’s place in Radiohead’s catalog.

Pick-Up Line “Baby, I’m like Taco Bell... of the Week I’ll spice up your night.” -Submit your pick-up lines to [email protected]. 5 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life February 24, 2011 Fashion Forecast How to dress warm yet stylish during the cold winter months

Lindsay Derda Also popular around the John Carroll Staff Writer campus are trapper hats, which have fur on 2. 3. the inside and eye-catching designs, such as With winter in full force, it can seem as if plaid, on the outside. there is no end in sight. Convincing ourselves Despite all the warm options available, to get out of bed and go out into the cold can though, many guys go for simplicity over be a challenge. all else. Finding something to wear in ten-degree “I usually just wear comfy jeans and weather can be just as hard. Luckily, there are a fleece pullover,” said freshman Jon a few easy ways to liven up a dull winter day Standish. and wardrobe. One look around campus confirms that The first and most essential part is the win- many guys aren’t interested in layering up for ter coat. Fleece zip-ups are an always-popular the cold. Katie Fraser, a junior, has noticed alternative, but Cleveland weather calls for several people taking this notion to the1. 4. something a little heftier. extreme. Big, puffy coats are very popular with “I’ve seen so many boys wearing both girls and guys this year. These coats are shorts,” Fraser said. “It’s not that stylish and very practical against cold winds warm.” and snowy days. With snow piles twice the size of Or, if you’re looking for something a little cars still looming on campus, shorts smaller, puffy vests work well over sweaters do seem a bit premature. or any long-sleeved shirt. As long as there is snow on the Many have toggles that add a touch of ground or in the forecast, win- 5. detail to the otherwise basic outerwear. ter boots are very necessary. Alternatively, pea coats are not as warm, Guys may hate them, but but are always fashionable. They’re a little Uggs remain in many girls’ dressier, so they work especially well for closets. meetings or interviews. These days, however, 6. If a new coat isn’t on your shopping list, there are lots of fashionable winter accessories are a simple way to liven alternatives to the popular up any outfit. sheepskin boot. Scarves come in every color and style Some girls wear rain imaginable, but especially popular this year boots with big socks, while are infinity scarves. others dress up jeans with This new trend of scarf is easy to layer and leather boots. keep on, because of its looped design. With so many ways For guys, solid colored scarves are a quick to stay fashionable and simple addition to any coat. and warm this 7. 1. Selena Gomez wears an Gloves are often left at home because they winter, you really infinity scarf. 2. Belstaff are inconvenient for texting, but fingerless don’t have an long down jacket. 3. Fairisle gloves solve that problem. excuse to stay Faux Fur Trapper Hat. 4. Many pairs even convert to mittens. They in bed. Ralph Lauren Men’s scarf. also come in enough colors to match any 5. Hunter boot with Welly outfit. Socks. 6. The North Face Men’s puffer vest 7. Ugg Photos from findnsave.sacbee.com, justjaredjr.buzznet.com, nyu.edu, belstaffjacketscom.com, spoiledbrat.co.uk, and millets.co.uk. men’s Butte boot. Caf Creations This all-new section is devoted to providing creative Schott Dining Hall recipes created by JCU students for those who need to spice up their dining hall experience with a new idea. If you would like to share your own recipes, e-mail the list of ingredients, recipe and a photo of the finished product to [email protected]! Chicken Caesar Wrap Ingredients: by Jennifer Holton Recipe: – Two slices of chicken from the American On a separate plate, cut chicken and tomatoes Grill into small pieces. Add 1-2 cups of lettuce – One large wrap from the Deli station and/or spinach on wrap, along with ground – 1-2 cups of lettuce and/or spinach leaves pepper, cheese, olive oil and Caesar dressing. from the salad bar Mix chicken and tomatoes into open wrap. – Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepper, from the salad bar Fold wrap and enjoy! – 1T of olive oil & 3-4T of Caesar dressing from the salad bar. Entertainment Calendar Check out what’s happening on campus and in Cleveland this week! 2.24 2.24 2.25 2.26 9.19 Allstar Weekend Yann Tiersen Plain White T’s Bruce in the USA Diamond Dogs Grog Shop Beachland Ballroom Beachland Ballroom House of Blues (David Bowie tribute) 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. House of Blues $13.50-$15 $15-$18 $18-$20 $12-$15 9 p.m. $10-$12 -Submit your pick-up lines to [email protected]. -Compiled by Jennifer Holton 6 Sports February 17, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Tim's Turn Men’s hoops controls destiny for two-seed Marietta College wraps up regular season title to end JCU three-peat hopes

Zach Mentz ended Saturday in Wilmington. Assistant Sports Editor The Quakers bested the Blue Streaks by a score of 93-85. Tim Ertle When the Ohio Athletic Confer- JCU held a narrow 41-40 lead Sports Editor ence coaches preseason poll was at halftime, but Wilmington came released back in the first week of from behind to defeat the Blue I’m psyched ... and November, the John Carroll Uni- Streaks. versity men’s basketball team was Senior Maurice Haynes led the in the minority. tabbed as the favorite to win the Blue Streaks with 23 points in the conference for the third consecu- loss. Junior Conor Tilow chipped When you live in a town where tive season. in 14 points off the bench, while the most recent NFL season ended Wilmington University, who Meyer and Hester combined for shortly after it started, and the NBA came into the Tony DeCarlo Var- 23 points. team gives you next to nothing to sity Center last March and won the JCU leads the OAC with nine celebrate – except for finally end- 2010 conference tournament, was three-pointers made per game, but ing the longest losing streak in the predicted to finish second. hit just five of 15 against Wilming- history of the league – you have to However, the preseason predic- ton. The Blue Streaks also boast look around for positives. tions proved to be worth as much as the best team assist to turnover For me, that means the start of the paper they were written on. ratio in the conference, but dished baseball season as pitchers and The Blue Streaks loss on Sat- out 11 helpers while turning it over catchers reported to spring training urday to the Wilmington Quakers, 14 times. Wilmington finished the this week. eighth in the conference standings, Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. game with 21 assists. Tim Kurkjian and the crew are locked up the regular season title Just like the first time John Carroll and Baldwin-Wallace met, the “After losing to Wilmington, we back on “Baseball Tonight” and for the Marietta College Pioneers, a Blue Streaks and junior Mark Hester (above) ran away with it. lost our chance to win the OAC, publications with fantasy baseball team that was pegged to be tied for but now we’re just going to try to rankings are all over the news- fourth in the preseason poll. Its been a tough year for the Yel- know how big of a rivalry that is and gain some momentum going into stands. The loss at Wilmington came af- low Jackets, and the Feb. 9 game we always expect a physical game the conference tournament,” said I’m giddy at the thought, but ter a win at home against Baldwin- was no different as JCU scored 30 from them.” Meyer. “We’re fighting for the I’m afraid that not too many people Wallace College on Feb. 9. The of the first 39 points in the game, Despite the fact that this is a number two seed now.” share in my excitement. split this week gives JCU an overall giving the Blue Streaks an early down year for B-W, the game still Before they worry about the con- We can call baseball America’s record of 16-7, and has them at 11-5 30-9 lead in the first half. carried a lot of weight with the ference tournament though, the Blue pastime, but let’s face it: it’s not any- in the conference and in control of The Yellow Jackets battled back players. Streaks must first worry about their more. Football is far and away the the two-seed. slightly, but still trailed by 21 at “B-W is always going to be a regular season finale on Saturday most popular sport in this country. Showing how worthless the halftime by a score of 45-24. great game. No matter what the with league-leading Marietta. According to FoxSports.com, preseason rankings are, Baldwin- The Blue Streaks slowed down records are we know the game is It will be Senior Day for the last month’s NFL Pro Bowl exhibi- Wallace was predicted to tie with a little bit in the second half but going to be tough,” said junior Mark Blue Streaks lone senior, Maurice tion reeled in 13.4 million viewers. Marietta in the November poll. still held on for the win, defeating Hester, who contributed with six Haynes. The World Series, which was also After their loss to John Carroll their crosstown rival by a score of points, six rebounds and two steals “All we have to do is play our on Fox, attracted an average of and win over Capital University on 78-62. against the Yellow Jackets. “It was game. If we play our game, I feel just 14.3 million viewers over five Saturday, B-W is in ninth place and “Our win against B-W was a good win for us.” like we are the best team in the games. on the verge of missing the eight- huge,” said junior Joey Meyer, who That win over B-W was the third conference,” said Hester. “We have Just last week, officials at the team conference tournament when scored 13 of his 15 points in the first straight for JCU and gave them six to stay focused and continue to play University of California-Berkeley it gets underway on Tuesday. half against the Yellow Jackets. “We wins in seven tries, but the streak hard.” upheld a decision to cut baseball, making it the only Division I school in the state not to field a team. I’ll concede that there’s a lot Jennings becomes school’s all-time scoring leader wrong with baseball. My beloved Cleveland Indians Jim Burry After JCU extended their lead have next to no shot (a 100:1 shot, Staff Reporter to three off a jumper from fresh- according to BoDog Online Sports- man Allie Lustig, B-W went on a book) to win the World Series. Other To avoid playing behind the miniature run to end the half up by teams in small markets can’t realisti- eight-ball for the remainder of the one, 37-36. cally compete either because of the season and fighting their way out Ritchie nailed her second of salary structure. of a hole to make the playoffs, the three shots from three-point land to It should be noted that the two John Carroll University women’s put JCU ahead on the scoreboard teams that met in the 2010 World basketball team needed at least one on the first possession of the second Series, the San Francisco Giants victory this past week. half. After leading by as many as and the Texas Rangers, opened last Making things more interesting nine points on two separate occa- was the lingering probability that sions, the home team turned on a season as huge underdogs to win Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. senior Lee Jennings would pass switch. With 4:34 remaining, B-W it all. A $100 wager on either team Senior Lee Jennings (above) became JCU’s all-time scoring leader. would have profited you $3,000. Shayla Bell, who played at JCU upped the ante and harassed the There are questions about the from 2002-2005, to become the last place scoring defense in the The Quakers were riding high for the Blue Streaks. Propelled by a integrity of the game and perfor- all-time leading scorer in program conference. after winning eight times in their last 22-point effort from Olivia Waters, mance-enhancing drugs, but many history. Jennings was only 20 points In the span of one minute, the nine games heading into the contest the Quakers sent JCU on the long of those questions seem to have away from that feat when the Blue Blue Streaks saw their lead turn with JCU. bus ride home pondering the mis- gone away since Major League Streaks traveled to Berea, Ohio on into a one point deficit. After a Inability to rebound was the takes of a 91-79 defeat. Baseball introduced stricter penal- Feb. 9 to face first place Baldwin- timeout by coach Kristie Maravalli, central theme for the Blue Streaks Four Blue Streaks scored in ties back in 2006. Wallace College. While few doubted freshman Missy Spahar connected all afternoon, and while they un- double digits: Lustig, Jennings, Some find baseball to be boring, she would surpass Bell on this night, on two free-throw attempts to put doubtedly bested their opponents Spahar and Ritchie, yet it wasn’t dating back to their playing days as many questioned the possibility of a JCU up for good. The final score in the turnover battle, it was a poor enough. a kid when they had to watch pitch- Blue Streak victory. read 75-73, an important victory for effort on the boards that proved “This last game is important ers that couldn’t throw strikes walk Heading into the game, JCU a team looking to stay afloat in the catastrophic. for us to get ready for the playoffs. people around the bases. had lost three of their previous four conference playoff picture. The Blue Streaks turned the It’s a time for us to fine-tune our I don’t often sit down to watch a games. Their only victory during With 28 points, Jennings accrued ball over only five times, but man- faults, and get ready to make a run random baseball game, but I would that stretch came against a lowly the 1,619 points to best Bell. aged to grab a meager 22 rebounds in the playoffs,” said Jennings, who watch grade school football if it was Heidelberg University team that is “It’s an honor to be the all-time compared to the 57 Wilmington finished the Wilmington game with on television. Football translates still in search of a conference win. leading scorer at John Carroll. It’s hauled in. 19 points. better to TV. I get it. Nevertheless, JCU hung with a mark I’ve been able to leave on The first half was largely all Blue The Blue Streaks (12-11, 7-9 There’s something special about their opponent, allowing them no the program and I’m grateful that Streaks until the final four minutes. OAC) have clinched a playoff berth. baseball – something that’s hard to more than an eight-point lead in the I’ve had the opportunity to do so,” Spahar drained a shot to put JCU up They will close out the regular sea- put into words. Maybe I’ve watched first 15 minutes of the game. said Jennings. by three points with 4:40 to go in the son with a home game on Saturday “Field of Dreams” too many times, Junior Emilee Ritchie gave the The team had little time to cel- half. Wilmington promptly called against Marietta College before but I can’t wait. Play ball! Blue Streaks their first lead of the ebrate as they had a weekend game night when she connected on a on the road against one of the top a timeout which triggered a 14-2 heading to the road on Tuesday in Contact Tim Ertle at shot from beyond the arc with 4:23 teams in the conference in Wilm- Quaker run to end the first half. the quarterfinal round of the Ohio [email protected] remaining in the first half. ington College on Feb. 12. The second half offered no magic Athletic Conference Tournament. Sports 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 17, 2011 JCU Athletics OAC swimming and diving preview Scoreboard Tim Ertle FEB. 9 - feb. 15 Sports Editor Men’s Basketball Wrestling John Carroll swimming head coach Matt Lenhart knows how JCU 78 JCU 27 Ohio Northern University’s coach- Baldwin-Wallace 62 Muskingum 19 ing staff feels – he’s been there before. The Polar Bears have domi- nated the Ohio Athletic Conference JCU 85 Track and Field Championships in recent years, Wilmington 93 winning the last five team titles on All-Ohio Championships the men’s side and back-to-back JCU Leaders - Men - 14th/19 teams women’s titles. Points: Women - 16th/18 teams Lenhart admits both will be Maurice Haynes 46 tough to beat again this week when Rebounds: JCU Leaders the conference championships get Men underway today at the University Corey Shontz 15 of Akron. Assists: Mike Minjock “Ohio Northern is the program Conor Tilow 6 Fourth - long jump with the bullseye on their back,” Eighth - triple jump said Lenhart, who has won 29 OAC championships since the Women’s Basketball Denny Love Eighth - 55-meter hurdles Blue Streaks joined the conference Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information Dept. JCU 95 in 1990. Junior Alex Vereshchagin (above) and the Blue Streaks will Heidelberg 75 Women John Carroll is one of the teams compete in the OAC Championships beginning today in Akron. in close pursuit, as the men took sec- ond last year while the women fin- tions for those two, though.” Lenhart. JCU 74 Nicki Bohrer ished in third. Making those finishes On the men’s side, Lenhart was If nothing else, Lenhart feels that Otterbein 83 Sixth - 800 meter run more exciting was the fact that many excited about the potential of juniors a lot of school records could fall. Maureen Creighton of the Blue Streaks top performers Eric Davis and Alex Vereshchagin. “Oh yeah, not a lot are safe,” JCU Leaders - Ninth - 200 meter run were underclassmen, some at their “Eric has been interning with he said when asked if he thought first conference meet. Deloitte Touche so he hasn’t been any program records had a chance Points: Last year, rookies Rachael Miz- doing too much competing this of falling. Lee Jennings 47 Hockey ner and Julia Adams finished first semester,” Lenhart said. “But he’s “I think that quite a few records Rebounds: and second, respectively, in overall been doing a lot of work on his own. could fall this week,” said Lenhart. Missy Spahar 14 JCU 1 team points. Mizner was named the He’s the kind of kid that’s always in “I think when you look at our guys Assists: Robert Morris 8 conference’s Swimmer of the Year good shape, even after the season Freestyles and Freestyle Relays, Lee Jennings 16 for her fantastic showing at her first ends. I’m not worried about him.” those could certainly fall. I really JCU 6 conference meet. Lenhart again ex- Davis’ classmate Vereshchagin like where we’re at with our girls Robert Morris 13 pects big things from that duo. has made a name for himself in his relay teams, and there’s a shot of the * If you are a member of “They’ll both be right there first two years with the program. 50 Freestyle record being broken.” a John Carroll University again. Obviously they were terrific Last year, he earned All-OAC The scary thing for teams around club sport and would like JCU Leaders - last year but they both came back status by finishing in the top three the OAC is that this is still a young your results published in Goals: and worked hard,” said Lenhart. “To in three different events: the 50 and program, as only two men and three The Carroll News, please Lattal 4 their credit, they’ve each worked 100 Freestyle events, as well as the women are seniors. With so much send scores by 5 p.m. on Assists: harder this season and gotten better. 100 Breaststroke. young talent, there’s the possibility Sunday to: L. Morici 2 Now the field will be better overall “Alex has a chance to make the that someday soon, Lenhart will Saves: and the times should be up, but hav- NCAA tournament, and when you enter these championships with the ing been there once the fears should look at people like Julia [Adams] feeling the Ohio Northern coaches [email protected] Brick 50 be calmed and they will know what and Rachael [Mizner] we have some have this week: the bullseye on to expect. We have high expecta- swimmers who are right there,” said their back. Streaks of the Week

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Maurice Haynes Mike Minjock Kevin Nycz Nicki Bohrer Lee Jennings senior sophomore senior freshman senior

Haynes put together back- Minjock set a school record In the match against Wilm- Bohrer was responsible for Jennings scored 47 points to-back 20-point games as the when he cleared 6.69 meters in ington College that had just the Blue Streaks three team this week as JCU went 1-1. Her Blue Streaks went 1-1 this the long jump at the All-Ohio five contested matches, Nycz points at the All-Ohio Cham- 28 points in the upset win over week. He scored 20 against Championships, taking fourth was one of four Blue Streak pionships. She took sixth place the second best team in the B-W and 23 more against place. He also took eighth in winners. He needed just over in the 800 meter run, while also OAC, the B-W Yellow Jackets, Wilmington on efficient 17 of the triple jump, totaling 12.75 four minutes for a 17-1 techni- running on the distance medley made her the all-time scoring 28 shooting from the floor. meters. cal fall win at 133 pounds. relay team that took 10th. leader in program history.

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Sean Webster World News Editor Has social media revolutionized World Briefing revolutions? 1. Protests in Yemen On Feb. 15, security forces in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, used tear gas and batons Both the Tunisian and Egyptian to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters calling for President Ali Revolutions may not have been possible Abdullah Saleh to stand down. They stepped in after pro-government activists without Mark Zuckerberg. clashed with the protesters. It was the fifth consecutive day of protests inspired Anti-government protestors used Fa- by pro-democracy uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt. President Saleh, who has cebook to organize huge demonstrations been in power for almost 32 years, has said he does not intend to continue in the streets of Tunis and Cairo. Then beyond 2013. His critics have demanded immediate political change. Several when Ben Ali and Mubarak began crack- people were injured in Tuesday’s clashes, including an opposition member ing down on media outlets, protestors of parliament, Ahmed Seif Hashid. The Middle East has seen a wave of anti- used hashtags on Twitter to let the world government protests this year fuelled by discontent over unemployment, rising know what was going on. And when the living costs, corruption and autocratic leaderships. (BBC) security forces started shooting at civil- ians, they took videos of the violence and put them on YouTube. 2. Protests in Iran These social media platforms allowed Iranian lawmakers urged the judiciary on Tuesday to hand out death penalties the entire world to watch – and even to opposition leaders for fomenting unrest in the Islamic state after a rally in take part in – two revolutions in a mat- which one person was killed and dozens were wounded, state media said. ter of weeks. And as the revolutionary Clashes broke out between security forces and protesters when thousands of fervor continues to spread throughout opposition supporters rallied on Monday in sympathy for popular uprisings in the Middle East, protestors from Algeria Egypt and Tunisia, reviving mass protests that shook Iran after a presidential to Iran are using the same strategies to vote in 2009. “[Opposition leaders] Mehdi Karroubi and Mirhossein Mousavi overthrow their own corrupt authoritar- are corrupts on earth and should be tried,” the official IRNA news agency ian dictators. quoted lawmakers as saying in a statement. Iran police Tuesday confirmed the It almost seems as though if you want death of one person in shooting that erupted during anti-government protests to start a revolution, all you need is a in Tehran and said a number of people were wounded, including nine security Facebook, a Twitter and a YouTube ac- force members. (Al Arabiya) count. But how, exactly, does social media facilitate revolutionary movements? Firstly, they promote social awareness. 3. Protests in Bahrain Anyone with a pair of eyes and access to At least one person has been killed and several others injured after riot police the Internet (and, preferably, a camera) in Bahrain opened fire at protesters holding a funeral service for a man killed can be a journalist, which is particularly during protests in the kingdom a day earlier. At least 25 people were reported to helpful when your professional news have been treated for injuries in the hospital. The crowds chanted “The people outlets are being controlled or suppressed demand the fall of the regime!” as they poured into Manama’s Pearl Roundabout by the government. And of course, social after marching from the funeral on the city’s outskirts. Later on Tuesday, the king awareness is also a prerequisite for social of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, made a rare television appear- action. People first need to know what’s ance in which he offered condolences on the protesters’ deaths. He expressed going on in order to act. his condolences for “the deaths of two of our dear sons” in a televised speech Secondly, and perhaps most impor- and said a committee would investigate the killings. “We will ask legislators to tantly, social media allow you to tap look into this issue and suggest needed laws to resolve it,” he said, adding that into your social networks, which are the peaceful protests were legal. (Al Jazeera) building blocks of revolutions. After all, revolutions aren’t carried out by random strangers – they’re carried out by families 4. Protests in Algeria and friends. A 20-year state of emergency in Algeria will be lifted in the “coming days,” It takes a lot of guts to step out into the government authorities said on Feb. 14, days after protesters took to the streets streets and face government soldiers with to demand government reform. “Soon, we will discuss the past, but I say that guns, batons and tear gas. You’re only lifting the state of emergency will occur in the coming days,” Foreign Minister going to do that with people you trust – Mourad Medelci said on French radio Europe 1. It will mean a “return to Algeria, people that are in your social network. a rightful state which totally allows, the expression of opinions, but always with That’s why Facebook is such a powerful reference to the law,” he said. The announcement comes after anti-government organizing tool. protesters chanting “change the power!” clashed with security forces in the Social media and its focus on the mo- capital over the weekend, witnesses said. The minister downplayed the protests, bilization of individual social networks referring to them as “minority” movements. About 100 protesters were arrested also explains the leaderless grassroots na- during the protests in Algiers on Saturday, according to the opposition Algerian ture of the protest movements that carried League for Human Rights. (CNN) out the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt. This lack of a formal leadership structure 5. U.S. reaffirms support for King Abdullah has been perhaps the key strength of the The United States Embassy in Jordan issued a statement on Feb. 13 reiterating revolutionary movements. No matter who American backing of Jordan, particularly in light of recent regional unrest that the government arrests, the spirit of the has led to the ousting of Egyptian and Tunisian presidents as well as domestic protestors cannot be broken. Jordanian unrest. This endorsement comes mere days after Jordanian King By putting all the power in the hands Abdullah II, pictured at left, swore in a new government led by Marouf Bakhit, of the people, the rise of social media who has promised to widen public freedoms in response to the anti-government seems to have revolutionized the revolu- protests that have swept the region. Bakhit, a former general, assumed the pre- tion. miership after Abdullah fired former Prime Minister Samir Rifai in light of the nationwide demonstrations, charging him to implement political and economic reforms to placate the masses. (Haaretz)

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Do you approve or disapprove of Obama’s budget proposal? Go online at www.jcunews.com to vote in the poll, and check out the next issue to see the results. “Word for Word” “Our hearts are with all those people who were never tried, held for years and in some AP cases tortured. As municipality, this is one country’s challenges on and fix them thing we can do to right some wrongs of our Michael Reiser Asst. World News Editor before they get out of control,” Ryan federal government.” said. – Wendy Kenin, chairwoman of the Peace and President Barack Obama released his “Everybody knows the debt is out of Justice Commission in Berkeley, CA. Berkeley is con- much awaited budget plan for 2012 ear- control. The president set up a commis- sidering a resolution that would invite “one or two” lier this week, and called for Republicans sion to that effect, and he doesn’t even Guantanamo Bay detainees to live there once they to join him in a bipartisan effort to reduce take on any of the commission’s big are cleared of wrongdoing and released from the U.S. the gargantuan national deficit. recommendations,” he said. detention facility in Cuba. (Fox News) In an effort to reduce what is ex- Defense Secretary Robert Gates pected to be a $1.6 trillion deficit this also said that the Pentagon cannot do “We were not attacked by crazy people year, Obama’s $3.7 trillion budget called its job with cuts more than $9 billion, for a reduction or elimination of over let alone Obama’s proposed slashing of in Tahrir Square. We were detained by the 200 federal programs, including commu- $23 billion. Egyptian army. Arrested, detained and nity and environmental services. Obama “Suggestions to cut defense by this or interrogated. Blindfolded, handcuffed, also proposed reducing the Pentagon’s that large number have largely become taken at gunpoint, our driver beaten. It’s recently proposed budget by over $23 exercises in simple math, divorced from the regime that arrested us. They arrested billion, excluding spending on the wars serious considerations of capabilities, [our producer] just outside of his hotel, in Afghanistan and Iraq. risk, and the level of resources needed to Obama proposed new taxes on busi- protect this country’s security and vital and they took him off the road at gunpoint, nesses and the wealthy that will suppos- interests around the world,” Gates said threw him against the wall, handcuffed him, edly deflate the deficit by $1.6 trillion AP during a Pentagon press conference. blindfolded him. Took him into over the next 10 years. Households with announcement of the plan at Parkville Defending his budget, Obama said, custody like that.” incomes higher than $250,000 will lose Middle School and Center of Technology “While it’s absolutely essential to live – Lara Logan, a CBS correspondent who was lower tax rates and other breaks put in in Baltimore on Feb. 14. within our means, while we are absolute- assaulted in Egypt. (Esquire) place during the Bush Administration. Obama reportedly went against his ly committed to working with Democrats As promised in his State of the Union own deficit advisers by ignoring advice and Republicans to find further savings address last month, Obama highlighted on the creation of a long-term plan that and to look at the whole range of budget “They had to know. But the attitude was education spending, clean-energy tech- would reduce the inflating debt, includ- issues, we can’t sacrifice our future in sort of, ‘If you’re doing something wrong, nology and medical research. He be- ing proposals to fix the Social Security the process.” we don’t want to know.’ ” lieves these priorities will help sustain debacle which will soon start handing out Republicans plan on finding those – Bernie Madoff, who is serving a 150-year prison the economy in the long term. more than it receives via pay-roll taxes. “further savings” with a counter-pro- sentence for a 20-year Ponzi scheme that was the “Even as we cut out things that we Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) called out the posal this week that is expected to cut largest fraud in Wall Street history, on the complicity can afford to do without, we have a president’s leadership for not addressing around $61 billion from Obama’s origi- of other banks and hedge funds in his scheme. responsibility to invest in those areas the rising deficit enough, especially on nal plan. House Speaker John Boehner (The New York Times) that will have the biggest impact in our the issue of Social Security. (R-OH) said the original proposal “will future,” Obama told the press during his destroy jobs by spending too much.” “Presidents are elected to take the – Compiled by Sean Webster Booming Chinese economy passes Japan’s as world’s second largest Wycliffe Odhiambo Chinese economy could also be due omy is built on an unsustainable Hewitt draws from history when vital trading partner. It has invested Staff Reporter to the economic law of diminishing foundation. The rapidity of Chinese assessing the Chinese economy’s more in local Japanese industries returns and the catch-up effect. growth has them believing that the ability to reach and overtake that and imports a lot of goods from Ja- Five years can change a lot as “Countries that start off poor country will be riddled in debt in of the U.S. pan, and Japan expects its economy the Japanese economy has recently tend to grow more rapidly than the not-so-distant future. The debt “Japan’s economy grew in the to improve as demand rises for its found out. Just half a decade ago, those that start off rich because an might arise from the disconnect past with equal, if not greater, ra- exports from China and other coun- China’s gross domestic product improvement of say, technology, between the economic approaches pidity as China’s,” he said. “People tries within the region. was around $2.3 trillion, about half would have a much bigger impact assumed by the central government thought it would overtake the U.S. Regardless of its superiority in of Japan’s. on a weaker economy than it would and the local ones. economy but it didn’t because the overall economic size, China’s This week China’s economy of- on a fully developed one,” he said. While the central government it matured and then leveled out. population – which is about 10 ficially overtook Japan’s to be the Some analysts believe the Chi- may have sustainable plans, the Likewise, China’s overtaking the times that of Japan’s – guarantees second largest in the world behind nese economy will be about the local governments have seemingly U.S. will depend on when and if the that the average Chinese person the United States. This interchange same size that of the U.S. in only a greater power in planning their re- economy reaches full maturity.” is much poorer than the average is attributed to the stagnation of decade. But to attain such a stature, gional economies. Japan, for its part, has welcomed Japanese one. Japanese trade, especially in ex- the Chinese economy must maintain The higher the local growth rate, the growth of the Chinese economy The International Monetary ports, and the emergence of China or better its current 10 percent an- the more likely local officials will as it has benefitted a great deal from Fund estimates that GDP per capita as a manufacturing powerhouse. nual growth rate, the feasibility of rise in the ranks of China’s ruling it. The rise of China as an economic of the Japanese population is almost According to Phil Hewitt, a which has some analysts skeptical. Communist Party. However, their giant has led to a more balanced $34,000, while in the People’s senior economics major at John These doubts arise from their desire for promotion sometimes trade between the two nations. Republic of China it is barely over Carroll University, the rise of the perception that the Chinese econ- results in poor economic planning. After all, China is Japan’s most $7,500. 12 February 17, 2011 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News THE Egypt prepares for democracy REISER’S Patrick Perkins The Carroll News EDGE After several days of unrest, Hosni Muba- rak finally stepped down from his 30-year reign last Friday and a transition of power to the armed forces took place. More than two weeks of nonstop protest have passed and the Egyptian people are on their way towards a new government. Despite this situation, the transition isn’t going as fast as the people may like. The coalition that formed the large protest, Michael Reiser which lasted for 18 days before “Farewell Asst. World News Editor Friday,” compiled a list of demands that were then handed over to the military on Monday. Obama faces a different President Obama praised the revolution- ary movement, and offered U.S. assistance beast in Iran to ensure that “genuine democracy” can work In the next episode of “Reform in the in Egypt. Middle East,” Iran exploded with its own pro- “Today belongs to the people of Egypt,” tests earlier this week. The oppressed citizens the president told the press, careful not to take AP saw the actions of their Egyptian counterparts any credit for Mubarak’s fall. Hosni Mubarak stepped down from his 30-year reign last Friday, causing jubilation and decided to try and make a difference in Obama went on to say, “What is abso- among protesters like these who had been calling for his resignation for weeks. their own country. But unfortunately for the lutely clear is that we are witnessing history an Islamic state in Egypt, is pulling together could potentially change the pro-Western Iranian protesters, their government didn’t unfold.” a campaign to run in the anticipated election views in Egypt. take too kindly to their actions. The most significant of the demands has U.S. officials biting their nails. This is not only a fear of the U.S., but one The government beat, tear-gassed, and include that Mubarak’s party be dissolved Their reemergence has sparked a suspicion that exists internationally as well. even killed some protesters. It’s ironic that and a Cabinet of Technocrats, or bureaucrats among the Egyptian people who fear the se- China has gone to great lengths to shield the Iranian government was supportive of the intensively trained in engineering, economics, cretive group will try to exploit the nation’s its people from the enormous protests that protests in Egypt, but as soon as it happens etc., be created within the next 30 days as a turmoil to obtain power. flooded the streets of Cairo for the two week to the fascist regime of the Ayatollah and Ah- temporary government. However, the Brotherhood, which was span. mandinejad, they crush it with an iron fist. In the meantime, a new democracy is banned under the reign of Mubarak, has According to The Wall Street Journal, Obama got lucky with Egypt. What would being formed and the constitution has been recently promised not to field a candidate for Chinese authorities have blocked the word have happened if Mubarak had not resigned put on hold by the military. Within the next president, but would like to partake in the “Egypt” from searches on social media sites under his own accord? Obama was eager to 10 days, it will be rewritten to ensure that no forming of the new government. like Twitter. join in on the celebration and congratulate one can obtain autocratic rule in Egypt ever Because Egypt plays a vital role in bandag- Seen as an indication of concern, the the Egyptians, but was hesitant on what to again, thereby paving the way for democratic ing the relations with the U.S. and the Muslim leaders of the communist country fear that do when Mubarak wouldn’t back down (he elections. The election is planned for later in world, the U.S. fears that the revival of the the unrest in Egypt could encourage similar simply asked for a “smooth transition of the year and political parties are beginning Brotherhood will cause the progress between calls for political reform in China. The coun- power”). to take form. the two sides to come to an abrupt halt. try fears that its people will follow along the I’m not saying he’s taking credit for the Rumors circulating that the Muslim Broth- The fear spouts from the large number of path of the Egyptian people and overthrow revolution by any means, but rather he got erhood, a group that calls for the creation of followers the Muslim Brotherhood has, which its government. lucky that Mubarak stepped down and took care of a massive problem for Obama. This will not happen with Iran. So far, the president is taking the same Berlusconi faces indictment for prostitution scandal passive stance with Iran. I give him credit for Italian premier will stand trial for child prostitution and abuse of power calling out the hypocrisy behind the violent shutting down of the protests, and for pro- newspaper pages could change the tide against Associated Press viding what he calls “moral support to those Berlusconi, experts warn. seeking better lives.” His penchant for beautiful young women “If you start to hear something [that] is It should also be understood he doesn’t has cost him his wife, and now may cost Silvio really embarrassing and difficult to handle, I want to act because if he tries to prod a revo- Berlusconi what he cherishes most: power. think that could hurt the image of Berlusconi lution in Iran, the regime could portray the The 74-year-old Italian premier was or- and his position as prime minister,” said recent protests in the region as U.S.-created dered Tuesday to stand trial on charges he Franco Pavoncello, a political analyst at John puppet protests. paid a 17-year-old Moroccan girl for sex, Cabot University in Rome. Obama cannot back down on this oppor- and then used his influence to cover it up – an Judge Cristina Di Censo handed down the tunity. If he wants to be the leader that people offense that, if proven, could see him barred indictment Tuesday with a terse statement that label him as, this is his chance. He cannot be permanently from public office. showed she believes there is sufficient evi- as tentative as he was with Egypt. Obama has Berlusconi has called the allegations dence to subject Berlusconi to an immediate to call out the Ayatollah and Ahmandinejad “groundless” and dismissed the case as a trial, as prosecutors requested. The speeded- for the injustices that they have committed “farce,” accusing prosecutors of seeking to up procedure, which is ordered in cases of AP Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was over the years. oust him from power. He did not comment overwhelming evidence, skips a preliminary charged with paying a 17-year-old “Each country is different, each country Tuesday, skipping a news conference in Sicily hearing that alone can take nearly a year. Morrocan girl for sex, potentially spelling has its own traditions, and America can’t and meeting with his lawyer in Rome. The child prostitution charge carries a pos- dictate what happens in these societies,” the Unlike Berlusconi’s many past legal sible prison term of six months to three years. an end for his infamous political career. president said, and is something with which I problems involving business-related charges However, the abuse of influence charge is years, given the difficulty of scheduling completely agree. But when the people clearly concerning his Mediaset empire, this time even more severe: It carries a sentence of four court appearances. While defendants are not do not believe in a government establishment, he faces allegations of personal misconduct to 12 years, and if Berlusconi is sentenced to required to attend trials in Italy, Berlusconi’s as the most powerful country in the world, while serving as the head of government. The more than five, he would be barred from ever defense has often invoked his willingness the U.S. not only has the right to dictate what trial is set to begin April 6 before a panel of again holding public office. to do so. Still, he has rarely showed up in happens in those societies, they have the three female judges. Both Berlusconi and the now 18-year-old court. responsibility. Prosecutors have already relayed more than Moroccan nightclub dancer deny having had Berlusconi’s supporters had pushed for The president said earlier this week that 700-pages of wiretap conversations describing sex together. Ruby, in a TV interview on a jurisdiction to be transferred to the Tribunal the situation in Egypt is watching “history raucous behavior that would draw censure Mediaset channel, said Berlusconi gave her of Ministers, which deals with offenses com- unfold,” perhaps the first of a flurry of revo- at most fraternity houses: sex-fueled parties $9,000 (7,000 euros) the evening they met, mitted by public officials in the execution lutions in the region. Iran is the crown jewel. attended by scantily clad women, sometimes and later jewelry. of their duties. They argued that Berlusconi Obama needs to expose the facist regime there dressed as nurses or police officers. The trial will follow the resumption of intervened with the Milan police because he and help the oppressed people achieve “the The indictment alleges Berlusconi paid three other criminal cases involving Ber- believed Ruby was the niece of now ousted better lives” they are seeking (disclaimer: this for sex with the Moroccan girl, nicknamed lusconi’s business dealings, creating both a Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and was has nothing to do with Islam, simply the op- Ruby, then used his influence to get her out legal morass for the premier, and a judicial trying to prevent a diplomatic incident. pressive way Iran governs their people). of police custody when she was detained in juggling act as panels seek to schedule hear- Pierluigi Bersani, the leader of the opposi- I realize Obama has a lot on his plate connection with an unrelated theft of $4,103 ings amid Berlusconi’s commitments as head tion Democratic Party, called for Berlusconi’s lately with the budget and working with the (3,000 euros). Prosecutors say Berlusconi of government. resignation, demanding early elections. “We Republican House, but this could be the defin- called police the night of May 27-28, 2010, At the same time, a weakened Berlusconi don’t want Italy to be drifting,” Bersani ing moment of his presidency, and he needs because he feared his relationship with the will face the challenge of keeping unruly said. to act on it. teen would be revealed. coalition partners happy, while attempting A decision to dissolve parliament and hold Step up to the plate and hit a home run, So far Italians have been forgiving, with to repair the image of his country – badly new elections rests with President Giorgio Mr. Obama. Berlusconi’s popularity damaged by the scan- damaged by his own scandal – on the inter- Napolitano. He expressed concerns over the Contact Michael Reiser at dal but not demolished. 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Cartoon by David Hickey 16 February 17, 2011 Diversionswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Word Jumble This Day in Unscramble the jumbles to form words. Now unjumble the circled letters to form a word described by the clue. History A bad experience can have a major impact on the per- ENAITCR ceptions of an individual. For example, a bad high school experience with a history class may cause one to wince at even the most casual thought relating to the subject. Such an attitude is unfortunate for history is something that can really be found in any subject or field of study. Without an adequate knowledge of the past, how can we even possi- bly hope to understand the present? A high school history SDUNO teacher may not be able to do the discipline much justice. However, no matter how difficult one’s experience with history might have been, it is far from prosaic. History is living and is being made every day. Just look at Egypt or even the history of events that occurred on this date, Feb- ruary 17. Specifically, it was on this day that: REYHOT 1) In 1933, the Blaine Act was passed, ending the 13-year-long Prohibition of alcohol in the United States.

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Editorial JCU students ‘Facemashed’ on Facebook On Feb. 3, a Facebook profile page was created under the alias “Dan Loster.” This page’s purpose is to compare female students at John Carroll based on attractiveness. With the immense popularity of Facebook among col- lege students, the page has received many views and cur- rently has 155 friends. The creator has drawn 64 women from the student body to be the compared subjects of the page, many of whom do not know they appear on the website. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s original creation, Facemash.com, was the inspiration for this page. The film

“The Social Network” showcases the original website, which is where “Dan Loster’s” anonymous creator first got the idea. Photos taken from Facebook profiles without the con-

sent of the girls are placed side-by-side and voted on by the friends of “Loster.” The comparisons are said to be organized on a bracket modeled on the one used for the NCAA basketball tournaments. Of the women chosen, 55 are freshmen at John Carroll, while there are nine “all-star upperclassmen.” Cartoon by David Hickey “ Many people are angry about the page across campus. The page should be removed immediately. The creator claims that the page was created to be a NOTABLE QUOTABLE harmless, humorous way to find “the hottest girls at Juan Carroll.” The creator also intends to screen out disrespect- ful comments and reminds the voters to “be nice” or “be kind” when commenting and voting on the pictures. The wishes of one woman to have her photo not placed on the “Maybe now, I can get some rest.” page for comparison was respected by the creator. Nevertheless, the page still promotes the objectification of women and the importance of superficiality. An alternate version of the page has also been created under the name “Danielle Loster.” This page compares -Jadeveon Clowney, top high school football player, after choosing the the men of John Carroll in the same manner, though no South Carolina Gamecocks to be his future college team. pictures have been posted yet. “ Creating a reverse version of the profile only condones the actions of the first profile. The values that both pages

advocate are not those that the University encourages to any degree, nor how it wants to be represented, no matter what the intentions of the creators are. HIT& miss Both profiles are in violation of the Statement of Rights Hit: President Mubarak resigns and riots subside in Egypt and Responsibilities of Facebook as their aliases are miss: Actor Kenneth Mars dies at 75 Hit/miss: Esperanza considered to be false personal information. This already Spalding beats Justin Bieber for Grammy’s best new artist places the pages at risk of being deleted by Facebook Hit: Ceremonial groundbreaking of the Greater Cleveland administrators. Aquarium Hit: Obama proposes $350 million for Great Lakes Both profiles should be deleted from Facebook. They cleanup Hit/miss: South Carolina wants separate currency from are not only in poor taste, but also encourage disrespect- the U.S. Hit: WJCU Radiothon miss: China develops a ful judgment of both sexes based solely upon physical weapon that could threaten U.S. Navy aicraft carriers appearances. The longer that the profiles remain online, Hit: Warmer weather miss: Cold weather most likely to follow the more time there will be for the voting to continue. : The University will risk receiving even more damaging Hit JCU celebrates 125 year anniversary miss: miss: publicity. This can not be allowed. Hit/ Anti-government rallies spread to Iran Stark If students feel that they have been victimized or ob- County police officer, Daniel Stiles dies after being struck by an jectified by this site they should file a complaint with the SUV Hit: Black history month miss: Soccer icon Ronaldo retires Dean of Students or inform the Counseling Center. From from the game at 34 Hit: Scientists discover 3.2 million-year-old there, the University should take the appropriate steps bone of a bipedal human ancestor to ensure the profiles be removed and future offenses be e-mail your hits & misses to [email protected] prevented.

Editor in Chief Campus Editors World News Editor Cartoonists BOB SEEHOLZER Dan Cooney Sean Webster David Hickey The Carroll News [email protected] Brian Bayer Michael Reiser Pietro Shakarian Claire Olderman SERVING JCU SINCE 1925 Managing Editor Molly Wilson Distribution The Carroll News is published Emily Gaffney Sports Editor To contact the Carroll News: weekly by the students of John Arts & Life Editor Tim Ertle Alex Valigosky John Carroll University Carroll University. Adviser Photo Adviser Jennifer Holton Zach Mentz 20700 North Park Blvd. The opinions expressed in editorials Bridget Beirne Copy Editors University Heights, OH 44118 and cartoons are those of The Robert T. Noll Alan Stephenson, Ph. D Carroll News editorial staff and not Colin J. Beisel Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Diversions Editors Advertising: 216.397.4398 necessarily those of the University’s Editorial & Op/Ed Editors Jillian Dunn administration, faculty or students. Business Manager Photo Editor Fax: 216.397.1729 Kaitlin Gill Nick Hermez Chloe Dibbin Signed material and comics are Jeff Sigmund Taylor Horen e-mail: [email protected] Nick Wojtasik David Hickey solely the view of the author. Peter Davis 18 Op/Ed February 17, 2011 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW License to Gill: The ups and downs of living together Northeast Ohio we were lying in bed and he turns ing to have to figure that out on misery to me and said, “Hmm. I’m really your own. thirsty.” Without thinking, I got out 4. When in doubt, always com- am, I went until mid-January with- of bed, went down stairs and began pliment. Because when you’re out a winter coat. Until this point, making some tea. As I began back down in the fourth quarter guys, I wore a heavy sweatshirt and a up the stairs, I stopped and thought, they always respond well to a “… Northface. “Wait. What the heck just happened have I told you how great you look Colin J. Beisel Kaitlin Gill I think that subconsciously I was here?” today?” Copy Editor Editorial & Op/Ed Editor protesting winter. I refused to be- I never envisioned living with 5. “Nothing is wrong” generally lieve that winter would last another Last week, my partner and I another person, let alone someone means something is wrong. Often John Carroll University was the few months. However, when I did got into the dumbest fight over the I love. Yet, life can sometimes times, people don’t come out and first college I visited when I began give in and decide to invest in a proper place to hang a towel in the change when you trade distant tell you exactly what they’re feeling. my search in high school. After winter coat, it put a significant dent bathroom. I always throw mine on apartments for much closer living “Nothing is wrong” roughly trans- visiting around 10 more schools, I in my checking account. I bought a the ground (where they belong). arrangements. lates to “Yes, something is wrong decided to enroll at JCU. very nice Colombia coat for a price He maintained this ridiculous idea So after giving it much thought, and you caused it.” I have no doubt that it was the that was well into the triple-digit that because we have hooks on our I’ve compiled the following guide- For the more pragmatic male, best choice for me academically. I range. But I guess that’s what I de- bathroom door that they should be lines for successfully living with you can avoid the above instructions am a definite homebody, so I needed serve for not leaving Northeast Ohio “hung up to dry.” your future partner: by being open and honest with your to be close to my family who lives when I had the chance. This is not only ridiculous but 1. When going out, if your partner (believe me, it works—I in Concord, Ohio, about 25 min- This coat has truly come in also contradicts everything I know. partner asks you which outfit looks tried it once). While it can be frus- utes east of JCU. My best friend handy this winter season. I was And then there’s always the nev- better on him or her, don’t be honest. trating sometimes, living with your had decided to enroll here as well, convinced to try skiing with JCU er-ending struggle over the proper Go with the outfit that makes them partner can often improve your and I knew I didn’t want to be far Skiers and Boarders club a few volume level on the TV while I’m least likely to get hit on at the bar. relationship by leaps and bounds from him. weeks ago. When I first tried this trying to watch the football game 2. You know those white T-shirts if done correctly. Living with the Even with all of this assurance, new winter sport, it was negative 5 and he’s trying to sleep. Keeping you’ve had since high school that person you love shouldn’t be a sometimes I wonder why I decided degrees out. the remote close, he discretely went missing? Don’t bother look- struggle if you communicate—right to go to school in Northeast Ohio. I bundled up in so many layers turns down the volume every five ing for them. They’ve already been now I’m working on how to explain I had every opportunity to move that I found myself having to waddle minutes. At the end of the game, thrown away. this column to my partner (he’s an somewhere warm, but I just couldn’t rather than walk in a normal way. I’m always five inches away from 3. You have no opinion anymore. avid reader of the award-winning take it. I guess that’s what happens when the TV with one ear firmly pressed Don’t try to give it. Don’t expect Carroll News). Sometimes I wish I was the type I wear an Under Armor shirt, two against a speaker. them to solicit it. For those of you of person to be able to venture away long-sleeved shirts, a sweatshirt, Contact Colin Beisel at I think I’ve lost that battle. experiencing some confusion given from their loved ones and experi- my Colombia coat, Under Armor [email protected] Or take this: a few nights ago the first rule, well, you’re just go- ence life away from home. If I were pants, tights, leggings, yoga pants, this type of person, I wouldn’t be three pairs of socks, boots with the so cold. fur, multiple pairs of gloves, a scarf, Living in the snow belt, where and a hat. we get an obscene amount of snow For some crazy reason, I wanted Wonderword each winter, you’d think I would to go back to Brandywine and ski have packed and moved south by again after that frigid trip. I went What does karakul mean? now. But alas, I am still here, vol- again two weeks ago and absolutely untarily. loved it! Well, I loved it until my Northeast Ohio is one of the fingers and toes froze. But I think I most miserable places to live. The liked it so much more because it was weather starts getting cold in Oc- above zero degrees this time. tober and doesn’t warm up again I am not pleased with myself until March, sometimes April. This for purchasing an overly expen- six month time period is far too long sive winter coat, and beginning to to be so cold. embrace winter activities, but it is I have an immense disdain for what it is. cold weather. I love autumn, when As long as my family lives in the weather is cool and breezy and Northeast Ohio, I will have a dif- “When you’re a character” “A state of being over- “A nickname used by five a cute light jacket suffices. When ficult time moving away. Maybe my joyed” the weather approaches the freezing best option is convincing them to suitemates for their friend point, I get grumpy. move south, and I will follow suit. Kara” I have never been one to embrace For now, I will just have to con- Chris Lewis, Jessica Kreuzer and Catie AJ Toresi, winter sports. As a freeze baby, I just tinue to make the best of the cold senior Caporossi, freshmen junior have no desire to play in the snow. weather, and get the most use out My hands and fingers get too cold, of my winter coat. I’m guessing and my toes get numb almost to the there are some more ski trips in my point of frostbite. I absolutely hate near future. karakul: any of a breed of hardy fat-tailed sheep from Uzbekistan being cold. Contact Kaitlin Gill at Being the stubborn person that I [email protected] That’s what See said: The new and improved social network there an ‘is tolerant of’ button?” So You’re welcome. elaborate on your stance, you will someone posts something dumb and that got me thinking, what kind of What if someone posts something only be able to disagree. it shows up in your news feed then buttons could Facebook add so that that you don’t understand? Try You’re welcome. you realize you don’t even know we could more easily express our clicking the new “Google” button. The point of adding these buttons them? Boom, “Defriend” button. opinions on posts with just a click It performs a Google search on the is for increased self-expression. That You’re welcome. instead of typing up a comment. content of the post and clears up any means providing a plethora of op- Zuckerberg, I know you’re para- You’re welcome. confusion. I considered a Wiki but- tions for users to react to other posts. noid and Google yourself every Facebook is one of the most ton, but Wiki confuses me because Let’s say someone writes something morning so you’re going to find Bob Seeholzer popular sites around, so I propose it sometimes it’s an Internet encyclope- you find to be vulgar. Perhaps some this soon enough. If you’re thinking Editor in Chief collaborate with two other popular dia and other times it’s treason. kind of tournament pitting people in about stealing my ideas, think again. I spend a lot of time in the news- sites – YouTube and Twitter. You’re welcome. battles over who’s more attractive. If I’m not a pushover like those Har- room, and it’s not always working One of YouTube’s biggest suc- Right now Facebook just has the that were to upset you, then click the vard twins, I’m going to need one on the award-winning Carroll News. cess stories is Antoine Dodson and “Like” button which has a positive “Disgusting” button. Or just use the of those $50 million checks before I Sometimes I’m just filling time be- the Auto-Tune remix of his “Bed connotation, but what if you’re a button for anytime someone posts let you take my buttons idea. tween classes by watching karaoke Intruder” rant. Arguably the most glass half-empty kind of person? about poop. You can dislike that, but if you on YouTube or liking as many Face- memorable line is, “You can run You need some buttons with negative You’re welcome. disagree with it I’ll sue you and book posts as I can before class. and tell that, home boy.” Let’s put connotations. I thought about adding the uni- win the lawsuit just like the movie. The other day I was talking with a “Run & Tell That” button under How about the “Disagree” button, corn of Facebook features, the “Dis- (That’s how it went, right? I still another staff member while he was posts. It’s just like the retweet which is used to simply let someone like” button, but that’s stupid. haven’t seen it.) on Facebook, and in the sidebar it feature on Twitter. Now all of our know that you disagree with their You’re not welcome. You’re welcome. suggested that he “Like” a certain non-mutual friends can see how lengthy political rant. The last idea I had is just a mat- Contact Bob Seeholzer at fan page. He jokingly said, “Is funny I am. No, there will be no option to ter of convenience. You know when [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com February 17, 2011 Graciously Gaffney: The Black Keys: The Op/Ed Top Ten: the key to optimism

And no one can forget, unless I haven’t heard all of their songs, but Men who have made big you’ve been living under a rock for those I’ve heard I love. the last year, that LeBron James, It was ironic, but shortly after mistakes with women once the crown jewel of Akron and I started listening to some of their Northeast Ohio, left after basically music they won two Grammys this dumping us on national television past Sunday. When people started in front of millions. But he’s gone talking about them the next day, I 1. Bill Clinton Emily Gaffney and I’m sick of hearing about it so knew who they were. Managing Editor let’s move on. They were considered under- 2. Tiger Woods When you think about it there is dogs, but they walked away with To be quite honest, I sometimes a laundry list of things to complain Grammys for Best Alternative 3. Chris Brown rag on Northeast Ohio. Well, if I’m about, but when it comes down Music Album and Best Rock Per- being completely honest, I actually to it complaining really gets you formance by a Duo or Group. 4. Charlie Sheen complain about Northeast Ohio nowhere (trust me, I know from Not to mention they were ad- a lot. experience). You can complain ditionally nominated for Best Rock 5. Alec Baldwin There is really a lot you can about it all you want, but you’re still Song and Best Rock Instrumental complain about. I mean, Northeast here in Northeast Ohio and nothing Performance. 6. O.J. Simpson Ohio is generous with options. has changed. Like I said, I really don’t know The region’s notorious for harsh That’s why, unless you’re will- that much about them, other than 7. Mel Gibson winters (I’ve already written an ing to make change (which I fully the fact that I like their music, but 8. Eliot Spitzer entire column complaining about endorse) you should become an I can’t help but feel some regional that subject alone) with massive optimist; focus on the positives. pride. 9. Jesse James amounts of snow and freezing I think I’ve found one such We can transform Northeast weather that drags on for what positive we can focus on, at least for Ohio into someplace both we and 10. Henry XIII seems like months on end. awhile anyway. Here’s something outsiders see as positive. Sometimes There are also our less than stel- everyone from the area, especially all you need is a little positivity to lar sports teams to consider. The my fellow Akron natives, can be get the ball rolling. -Compiled by Kaitlin Gill and Nick Wojtasik Browns, Cavs and Indians all seem proud of. This is not to say that because to continually have losing records. If you’ve been keeping up with two musicians from here won an I also checked and found out we the Grammy news you may have award, the region will magically have a hockey team, but I never hear heard about The Black Keys, a duo appear on the list of most desir- The Bayer Necessities: anything about them so I’m assum- comprised of Dan Auerbach and able cities in the USA, but we can ing they’re not champions. Patrick Carney from none other reclaim our region. There is also the fact that Cleve- than Akron, Ohio. We aren’t the home of “King land, the area’s biggest city was I admit that I haven’t known James,” the “most miserable city deemed the “most miserable city about The Black Keys for very in the USA,” or perennially losing That’s what in the USA” by Forbes a few years long. I’m not a life-long fan, who’s sports teams. ago. loved them since they began their We are the home of Grammy- she said Don’t forget the Cuyahoga River careers. I was only recently clued winning musicians. That, I think, was so polluted at one point in time in about them by my brother (he is something to celebrate. that it literally caught on fire (al- claims credit for it, and even though though, I think there’s been a major Contact Emily Gaffney at Brian Bayer I would have eventually found all of these terribly dirty things and effort to clean it up since). [email protected] Campus Editor them, I’ll give him credit this time). doesn’t back them up with actions, For as long as I can remember, I then she is a tease. And that’s just have been hearing the famed expres- wrong. The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to sion, “that’s what she said.” In fact, But everyone has a shot at sal- it became so popular that another vation. I think that “she” still has reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of column that sits adjacent to this one the chance to redeem herself if she carries a title that is a spin off of this starts reforming her act. First, I good taste. All letters received become the property of The Carroll phrase. So this week, I would like to recommend that she attend an eti- News. Anonymous letters will not be published. Letters to the fill this spot with something eight quette class and learn to speak like inches long and worthwhile. a civilized woman, not a sexually editor must not exceed 500 words and must be submitted to I have put a lot of thought into it, rambunctious teenage girl. [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Sunday. and I have come to the conclusion Next, I think she should take that whoever “she” is has a very some time to think before she blurts dirty mind. She transforms every- out whatever happens to be on her thing anyone says into an innuendo, dirty little mind. Sometimes it’s usually of sexual nature. She is also just inappropriate to let these things a very avid talker. I can hardly say come out of your mouth. First Things First anything anymore that she hasn’t And last, I think she should By Ashlee Burrs, assistant director of student activities already said. It’s so disappointing. reevaluate what she comments on; This is very frustrating to me. not everything that is hard, wet or So here we are … a month resolution? Again, that is why a can be as simple as vowing to do What if “she” was around when slippery has a double meaning – and a half into 2011. Can you month or so into the year, the gym something for yourself each day. the literary greats were coining the maybe someone is just talking about believe how fast the year seems has gone back to the normal flow. This can be as simple as treating phrases that make up our modern Belvoir at this time of year. As we to be going? It seems like just If you are anything like me, you yourself to your favorite snack day language? When Shakespeare all know, it always seems to be wet yesterday we were ringing in have trouble keeping a resolution or as complex as coordinating a wrote, “To be or not to be, that is the and slippery. 2011 and trudging through a few unless you make it a habit, so I gathering of your best friends. question,” how would Shakespeare But at the end of the day, I feet of snow! Well … that last one am right there with you on this. If Here are some ideas of things feel if he found out that “she” had guess we just have to realize that was just a few weeks ago, but you you are one of the strong-willed you can do each day to help your- already said that? Or when Martin she will always be around to make catch my drift. Just as quickly as people reading this article that has self and get on your way to com- Luther King, Jr. declared he had these ruthless comments; to over- the time is going, I bet so are your kept your resolution – I commend pleting a New Year’s resolution: a dream. What if that’s “what she sexualize a harmless remark; to New Year’s resolutions. you and am quite jealous of your take time out of your day to watch said”? And I’m sure that the alleged observe a double entendre when Have you ever really thought commitment. something that makes you smile, dream she had was just plain dirty. a professor is just trying to give a about why you make the resolu- If you are in the majority – those call your best friend on the phone, Naturally, I am curious as to why normal lecture. tions that you do on January 1? of us that have not been as adamant meditate or pray, treat yourself “she” is saying all of this. Is she For now, though, I’m glad I am Most of the time it is to help break about keeping your resolution – I to a special snack, learn a new really as dirty as she seems? If so, just about done writing this column a bad habit, learn something new, challenge you to restart. Choose word, go to the gym or take a walk then I don’t approve. Think about – it’s been getting harder this whole or just become a better person. Feb. 18, 2011 as your “new year” outside, read a book or magazine, what she has done. It is no doubt time. When I started writing this, I Statistically, most people vow and start again. It is never too late to volunteer, listen to music, or learn spreading some kind of disease, not thought it would be way too short; to lose weight as a New Year’s try to better yourself for the year. something new. to mention the terrible influence she but actually it’s much longer than resolution. That is why you see You could just pick up where Only you can decide what is having on everybody. She should I thought I could make it. On that the gyms jam-packed in the first you left off on your previous New makes you happy, so this list is not be hanging around our nation’s note, I have to go meet a friend at two weeks of the year, many of Year’s resolution or create a new not all-encompassing. Doing small youth (or our nation’s elders for The Inn Between – I told her I was them offering specials and deals one. On the other hand, bettering things for yourself will make you a that matter—their hearts just can’t coming. for you to join. yourself does not necessarily mean happier and more relaxed person. I handle it). That kind of thing has no Did you also know that it is that you have to take up a new think we could all use a little more place in my opinion. Contact Brian Bayer at very common not to fulfill your hobby or quit doing something. It happy in our lives. 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