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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student at Carroll Collected. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aC rroll News by an authorized administrator of Carroll Collected. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ‘Seven Pounds’ Editorial with Will Smith Semester in review: What JCU An interview with Smith gives us an inside did right and wrong, and what look at his character Ben Thomas, p. 9 they can do for the future, p. 17 THE ARROLL EWS CThursday, December 11, 2008 Serving John Carroll University SinceN 1925 Vol. 85, No. 10 Student to face assault charges Suspect indicted for beating fellow JCU student, could face a minimum two years in jail

Caitlin Huey-Burns tial. him to the Hillcrest Hospital emergency room Office. Campus Editor In a response to an e-mail from The Carroll where he was treated for injuries to the face, On Nov. 17, a member of the dean’s of- News, the accused wrote, “I am extremely primarily his eyes and nose. fice contacted the student to inform him of A John Carroll University junior is remorseful about the incident and there is Records show the suspect, listed at 6-foot his rights as a victim of a crime. The student charged with felonious assault and kidnap- no excuse for my actions. They were despi- 1-inch tall and 245 pounds, thought the stu- then filed a report with CSS and the UHPD ping after being accused of beating a JCU cable.” dent had “bad mouthed” him earlier in the was contacted. student in an off-campus home on Nov. 16. The victim declined to comment. night. The victim is listed at 5-foot 7-inch The suspect was arrested on Nov. 24 at his The suspect was indicted on Dec. 3 by a According to University Heights police, tall, 150 pounds. Bromley Road home by UHPD and posted grand jury in Cuyahoga County Common the victim, also a junior, was asleep on a Both students are suspected of using $10,000 bail the next day. Pleas Court. If convicted, he faces a mini- couch in the suspect’s off-campus house. alcohol. UHPD Lt. David Novinc said felonious mum sentence of two years in prison and a The suspect punched the victim in the face Police were not called to the scene. The assault usually means the suspect either had maximum fine of $15,000. several times, dragged him from the couch next day, a JCU staff member noticed the a weapon or, as in this case, was dangerous. On Monday, the student went before the onto the floor, kicked him in the face and head, injuries when the victim attended Mass in St. “A simple fight is not a felonious assault. five-member University Hearing Board, and then stomped on the victim’s head twice Francis Chapel. The staff member reported Usually the suspect is like a prizefighter. This which is comprised of students, faculty and before being restrained by others. what he saw to Campus Safety Services and staff. Results of the hearing are confiden- Friends of the victim immediately took an officer contacted the Dean of Students’ Please see ASSAULT, p. 2 Seniors Celebrate T-shirts of Oppression Katie Sheridan Campus Editor Residence Life fails to sweat the details Seniors were more than a little upset when they heard the rumor that the Kate McCall Mack said that this year, Residence Life budget for their Senior Celebration was drastically cut and the event would Managing Editor decided to order the shirts through University no longer be held at the Cleveland Browns Stadium. Tees. This was a different supplier than last The Class of 2008 went over budget, and seniors were afraid that it would When administrators from the Office of year when former Resident Minister Ashley affect this year’s spending limit. Residence Life ordered shirts to promote an Boone helped order the shirts. “That is absolutely false,” said Ashlee Burrs, assistant director of student event meant to educate the campus about “We asked for fair trade and sweatshop- activities. “The budget has been the same every year. This year’s budget various forms of injustice, they thought free shirts, and the company is not lower.” they were doing the right thing felt like this is what they Last year’s senior class did go over budget, but it will not cut into this by requesting fair trade and provided,” said Heather year’s budget. The other hint of truth in the original rumor is that the cel- sweatshop-free T-shirts. Losneck, director of ebration will no longer be held at Browns Stadium. What they received Residence Life. Fruit “To say it’s [Browns Stadium] expensive would be a vast understate- in return were T-shirts of the Loom, the ment,” said Burrs. not guaranteed to be manufacturer of Instead, this year’s budget will go towards the main event, an evening fair trade certified the shirts, has on Cleveland’s largest excursion ship, the Goodtime III, and several other and several upset certifications, activities. students. and at face val- Senior Class President Jessica Landis said, “We were looking for a less T-shirts were ue, said Los- expensive venue.” made to promote neck, they seem According to Burrs, last year’s committee wasn’t aware that they would the Tunnel of Op- to follow the labor laws set be going so far over budget. pression, held Dec. 2-3. Ac- in place. “But if you do cording to John Mack, assistant more research, it is a little Please see CELEBRATE, p. 3 director of Residence Life, the more shady. The laws Tunnel’s purpose is “to show in the country they were how JCU is carrying out its made may not be fair.” mission, and also recognize Junior Natalie Terry, ways we oppress others and a JCU fair trade intern and don’t realize it, so we can also the United Students change that.” for Fair Trade campaign It came as no surprise coordinator, said that when fair trade advocates Fruit of the Loom posts a sent e-mails to inform the com- code of conduct on its Web site. But, Terry munity of the origins of the shirts. They said, “So do other large corporations such as were understandably upset that the T-shirt Nike or Gap. The company needs to disclose company could not guarantee that those the worker’s wages, or where the factories are making the shirts were earning a living wage and worked in a safe environment. Please see TUNNEL, p. 2 Photo courtesy of www.goodtimeiii.com

Index World News 14 Inside this issue Sports 17 Happy Holidays Campus 2 Editorial 21 The Perfect Present from The Carroll News Arts & Life 5 Op/Ed 22 Gift giving on a budget, p. 5 Features 12 Classifieds 24 2 Campus December 11, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus Pruce named director of government and community relations

Emily Gaffney with the city of University Heights resides in Willoughby, Briefs Staff Reporter on the needs for the students of comes to JCU with JCU,” said Pruce. years of experience Dora Pruce might have the tough- “It’s about being an ambassador working with govern- Cleveland Clinic est job in University Heights. and communicating with elected ment officials. summer research As director of government and officials about all John Carroll has After graduating community relations, she will be to offer.” from the College of opportunity responsible for all of JCU’s relations Pruce replaced Jerry Sheehan, Wooster, Pruce spent and activities with the local, state Sophomores and juniors major- who retired from JCU last May after several years working and federal government. ing in biology, chemistry, psychol- 19 years of work at the University. as a legislative aide Pruce will also track legislation ogy, physics, mathematics and “I was excited about the oppor- in the Ohio House of and initiatives at all levels of gov- computer science may apply for tunity to combine all of my legisla- Representatives. ernment to ensure they are in the the summer research program at tive experience, having previously She was also the best interest of the University and the Cleveland Clinic. Applications lobbied and worked for state and director of government its future. are available outside of Jim Lis- federal governments, into one posi- affairs for the Greater She will be working closely with semore’s office in Dolan W241. tion,” said Pruce. Cleveland Partnership/ officials from University Heights, Applications are due on Friday, Jan. “Plus, it is an honor to work for COSE, and most re- Shaker Heights, the state of Ohio, 16 by noon. Contact Jim Lissemore an institution that is held in such cently worked as the the federal government, and the at [email protected]. high regard with elected officials, district director for University’s Office of Advance- who I will be directly working Ohio Senator George Photo by Caitlin Huey-Burns ment. with,” she said. Voinovich in Cleve- Dora Pruce worked for Ohio Sen. George Baseball team holds “I will be directly negotiating The Cleveland native, who now land. Voinovich before coming to JCU. holiday camp for kids

The John Carroll University From ASSAULT p. 1 damaging. While Crahen could only speak like these at JCU. She noted that baseball team will hold a “Holiday According to Dean of Students in general terms given the confi- this incident in particular is “a very Baseball Camp” for kids ages 5-14 is a serious case.” Sherri Crahen, “It doesn’t matter dential nature of the case, she said serious situation.” She said, “Our in grades K-8. The baseball camp The kidnapping charge means where the incident occurred. What that it is “the practice of the Dean of feeling is to handle these cases as will be held on Dec. 22-23, from holding someone against his or matters is that there were two JCU Students Office to restrict a student’s soon as possible because it is stress- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the DeCarlo her will. students involved.” activity on campus when there is ful for both students involved.” Center. The cost for one full session The victim chose to press crimi- The University issued a “no a serious allegation of physical or Generally, the University also is $60 and there is a $15 discount for nal charges against the suspect contact” order between the two sexual assault.” reserves the right to suspend or ex- families with more than one child because the incident occurred off students to protect both parties until She said that in a given academic pel a student in a situation like this, participating. A JCU baseball T-shirt campus and involved criminal a resolution is reached. year, there are a “handful” of cases depending on the case. is included. For more information, contact the JCU Baseball Office at From TUNNEL p.1 thing” was Residence Life collect- the fair trade shirts. But she also the Arrupe Scholars are the only 216-397-4660. ing all of the T-shirts it had passed said that on the Campus Ministry ones she knows of on campus that actually located. That requires an out to Resident Assistants and select Web site, there is a link to see how have chosen to order items through ‘The Apprentice’ star independent auditor.” other students. The shirts, which to order fair trade shirts and what fair trade. In 2006, Terry said that the Tun- were not being sold, were made companies provide these types of R.A.s had different reactions to Bill Rancic at JCU nel of Oppression T-shirts were not solely to promote the Tunnel of Op- shirts. “This is why the Web site the T-shirt situation. Senior Matt fair trade, and people were upset. Wooters, who currently serves as an Bill Rancic, star of “The Ap- Last year, the T-shirts were both R.A. in Murphy Hall, said he thinks prentice,” will speak to John Car- USA-made and union-made. But, “I feel that a bit of our objective was the Tunnel is a great program to roll University on Wednesday, Jan. “this connection was lost this year,” expose injustices in the community 28 at 7 p.m. The event will take she said. lost when Residence Life bought shirts and in the world. place in Dolan Science Center’s When Terry saw the Tunnel T- that were not fair trade certified.” However, he said, “I feel that a auditorium. Tickets will go on sale shirts for the first time more than a bit of our objective was lost when -Matt Wooters the week before in the Lombardo week ago, she looked at the tag and Residence Life bought shirts that Student Center Atrium. While the noticed the discrepancy. She then Resident Assistant were not fair trade certified. It was event is free, you must have a ticket wrote an e-mail to other students an unfortunate mistake, especially to get in. informing them of the situation pression. While all of the shirts have was created. The best way to order for a program like Tunnel, when our and encouraged them to e-mail been collected and will be donated, fair trade shirts is to go through this money went to oppressing others.” Date set for 2009 Residence Life. “I wanted them to Losneck said it has not yet been Web site,” she said. Senior Rose Petitti, the Senior show that fair trade is something we determined where they will go. Next year, Terry hopes that Resi- R.A. in Bernet Hall, felt quite dif- Ride for Miles believe in,” said Terry. Losneck also said that she will be dence Life can work with Campus ferently. Several e-mails were sent to meeting with students such as Terry Ministry to ensure fair trade T-shirts. She said that Residence Life did The 2009 Ride For Miles in Residence Life, and Terry was and representatives from JUSTICE, “We’ve spent the last few years order fair trade T-shirts, and when memory of Miles Coburn will be happy to see students standing up a JCU group that supports the fair promoting fair trade, and I’m so glad they realized they were not, they held on Sept. 12, 2009. Anyone for what they believe in. Losneck trade interns and helps advocate the students responded to this situation. took the appropriate actions since interested in becoming a sponsor also saw a positive in the e-mails fair trade movement on campus. It was a great feeling.” “The shirts did not represent the or volunteer for this event or is sent to Residence Life. “Our intentions were there to In the future, Terry would like to message they wanted to send out to interested in buying a T-shirt or “It was good to see students purchase fair trade and sweatshop- talk to the Student Union in pass- the student body,” said Petitti. jersey should contact Chris Coburn taking a stand,” she said. “It is free T-shirts,” said Losneck. “In the ing a resolution that says all JCU Petitti said, “Some people are [email protected]. important for Residence Life to do future, we will be doing more as an organizations must order fair trade trying to make a scandal out of the right thing, and also to see others office to ensure this happens.” T-shirts. nothing. It was like the National - Compiled by recognize that importance.” Terry knows that it was Resi- For now, she said groups such Inquirer making news out of one Emily Gaffney Included in doing the “right dence Life’s intentions to order as JUSTICE, Campus Ministry and shred of evidence.”

Campus Safety Log

November 17, 2008 November 19, 2008 November 22, 2008 A student reported being assaulted off A door in Millor Hall was kicked in at Vandalism was reported in Murphy Hall campus at 2:50 a.m. 10:24 p.m. at 10:46 p.m. November 19, 2008 November 20, 2008 November 30, 2008 Theft of a wallet was reported at Theft and criminal damaging in Shula A common room window in Murphy Hall was 8:19 a.m. locker room was reported at 1:02 p.m. reported broken at 11:05 p.m.

November 19, 2008 November 22, 2008 December 3, 2008 A burglary was reported in Millor Hall A snowball broke a dorm window in A student reported his cell phone stolen from a at 10:22 p.m. Murphy Hall at 12:28 a.m. jacket at 9:54 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 December 11, 2008 Get To Know...Robert Bloom Robert Bloom is a professor and Mulwick Scholar in accountancy. He has taught First Year Seminar, Finance, several Accounting courses and International Business. If you were not a teacher, what could you see yourself doing? Favorite book?

Most recently “Anglo Files” by I could not see myself doing anything but teaching. I am not an accountant who happens to Sarah Lyall. teach; I am an university professor who gravitated to accounting. However, my position consists of much more than teaching. I also do considerable research and some consulting. Any particular fa- What kind of research and consulting? vorite foods? I have published 180 articles in academic and professional journals and nine books. My current Well, you would find order, neat- research interests focus on relating accounting and tax, impact of international accounting standards ness, and a lack of clutter. and analysis of historical account books. My books relate to financial accounting, the history of Photo courtesy of http://mba.zsem.hr/index.php accounting and financial accounting theory. Most recently, I have done a consulting project with Robert Bloom Cleveland-based law firm Baker and Hostetler on stock option plans. Any truth to the rumors that you are an Ultimate Fighting Championship fan? What degrees have you earned and from where? I used to enjoy watching UFC; it was a good outlet for me. However, I have a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Queens College (CUNY), a M.B.A. from Co- it has become too violent now, so I haven’t been watching it. lumbia University, and a Ph.D. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Is John Carroll University the only school that you have taught Favorite sport? at? I really enjoy individual sports such as swimming, walking and hik- I have taught at John Carroll for 22 years. Before John Carroll I taught at five other universities: ing. I also enjoyed watching the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, since that is Rutgers University, the College of William and Mary, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin (Whitewater) and Concordia University (Montréal, Canada). In 2001, I visited Peking Uni- Who are five people (dead or alive) with whom versity (Beijing, China). I will be teaching next semester at Regent’s College (London, England). you would want to have dinner?

What is your favorite movie? Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Warren Buffet and Nelson Mandela. My all-time favorite movie is “Billy Elliot,” but more recently “Rachel Getting Married.” -Interviewed by Matt Huml

From CELEBRATE p.1 More online courses for Summer 2009 session “It was not in a way that we had foreseen. We know a lot more going into it this year,” said Burrs. No Friday classes highlight summer schedule changes Online courses The senior budget was not affected because if the group goes over budget, Bridget Fitzgerald extra day off, especially during the new frontier for John Carroll,” said available for it goes into the University deficit. The Staff Reporter summer.” Kearns. “It makes summer classes money for these activities comes from “I believe this is a positive more appealing to all students.” summer sessions: the University, not the Student Activ- The John Carroll University change,” said sophomore Megan May finds the variety of courses ity Fee. summer session 2009 will not May. available attractive. Landis and Burrs, along with the have Friday classes and will have “Although free time in the sum- “I think it is a great idea to offer other senior senators and representa- RL 101: Intro to Religious tives from Campus Ministry, Univer- more online options. mer should be used to further one’s core classes such as philosophy and Studies While the past summer courses education, it should also be used religion during the summer because sity Advancement, Alumni Relations, were offered five days a week for for enjoyment because everyone one can then focus on courses con- RL 260: Moral Decision Residence Life, and Student Activities, an hour and fifteen minutes, they deserves a break,” said May. cerning his or her major during the Making comprised the committee for Senior will now omit Friday classes. This summer will offer intro- academic year,” said May. Celebration. “We were instructed not duction to religious studies, moral For May, being able to focus CO 308: Literary Journal- to go over budget,” said Burrs. There will also be additional ism courses offered online. decision making, literary journalism, solely on a major during the fall and The Goodtime III will be a three and a half hour boat ride with dinner Joseph Miller, director of sum- management information systems, spring semesters would “truly ben- MN 522: Management In- mer programs, said, “This change spreadsheet applications, database efit the student in the long run.” formation Systems and dancing. The Senior Celebration will reduce the cost of energy and applications, and communications Miller said that online courses events will also include a one-day expenses for both the University applications. Some additional cours- would not be a shortcut. BI 107: Spreadsheet Ap- retreat at Carroll Lodge, sponsored by and its students.” es are pending. “Students who take the online plications Campus Ministry. With this four-day schedule, “The appeal is convenience,” courses must be willing to do the With rumors cleared, most students BI 108: Database Applica- seem accepting of the change. classes will run for an hour and Miller said. “Our student body is work themselves and exercise their tions fifty-five minutes. geographically diverse; offering on- self-discipline.” Senior Ahleah Balawender said, “I don’t really see a problem with the A past summer school student, line courses provide summer classes The Registrar Office will post BI 109: Communications for our out-of-town students.” the schedule of summer classes on change. It’s not going to be any dif- junior Griffin Nieman, said he Applications prefers the new schedule. “It Junior Ryan Kearns is interested Dec. 11. Registration for the sum- ferent besides one is on a ship and the would have been nice to have that in taking summer courses. “It’s a mer sessions will begin March 16. other was at a stadium.” Campus Calendar: Dec. 11-Dec. 17 11 Thursday 12Friday 13 Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Monday Tuesday 1716 Wednesday Unwrapped gifts SUPB is sponsoring The women’s basket- Mass in St. Francis Finals Week Finals Week Finals Week for the JCU Giving a showing of “The ball team will play Chapel will be held Tree are due to St. Dark Knight” at Capital University at 6 p.m. only. Francis Chapel, the 10 p.m. in the Dolan at 3 p.m. in the De- Campus Ministry Auditorium. Carlo Center. Office, the Center for Service and So- There will be a mid- cial Action, or to a night feast in Schott Resident Minister. Dining Hall. W 2OCHESTER)NSTITUTEOF4ECHNOLOGY W W

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Questions about the award or the nominating process should be directed to: Dr. Paul Lauritzen, Chairperson 216-397-4980 or [email protected] 5 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life December 11, 2008 What to wear to your boyfriend’s Gift-giving on a budget holiday dinner Commentary by Check out these great gifts that won’t break the bank Lauren Cohen Staff Reporter Here in Cleveland, the snow is falling, the streets are slushy and the lights have gone up to celebrate the holidays. Many For him: families do their best to prepare a holiday Personalized gun metal multi-tool money clip. feast and join together to show gratitude Give this handy tool to one of the special men - in your life and let him save the day. It incorpo and appreciation for the loved ones around rates a knife blade, scissors, bottle opener, file them. and flat-head screwdriver. Engrave his name Others go out to the malls searching for or initials for just $6 more. the perfect holiday outfit. http://www.thingsremembered.com However, what if you are on the outside this holiday season? What if this is the cru- $14 cial time you are meeting your boyfriend’s family for the holiday? How does a young woman even begin to tackle this presumably overwhelming and anxiety-provoking task of dressing to impress without seeming too put together or A Fair TradeFor scarf makesher: a perfect gift too relaxed? One must do so in a way that for the women of the family. Give one to is conservative and simple, but still shows your mom or sister to use when you aren’t personal style and individuality. home to give them a big bear hug. This Clothing can tell a group of people, es- fashion accessory is seen on all the stars pecially your potential future in-laws, what $7 today. They come in all different styles, kind of person you are and who you hope to colors and lengths. become. In all fairness, the first impression http://shop.thehungersite.com is crucial in this type of situation, not to say that one should dress in professional slacks and a business-style blazer, but on the flip side, a mini-skirt and sequined tube-top are hardly appropriate, especially with the snow falling down. When in doubt, a conservative yet stylish and classy wrap dress is always in For a friend: season, with black tights and either ballet A personalized photo calendar is flats or even a simple pair of black pumps. Ladies, we can never go wrong with the great for your best friend. Make each elegant Coco Chanel inspired little black month’s picture one of you and your dress with a simple cardigan to put over friend. You can print in significant dates the shoulders. and birthdays, and it can be for 12 or 18 months. $20 A simple pair of dress pants and a pretty Kinkos.com or in stores. cashmere sweater or silk top is never a bad choice, either. 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Cohen will intern with Teen Vogue Magazine over winter break and also with designer, Nanette Lepore over the summer. - Compiled by Elizabeth Castellano Give the gift of improved quality of life this holiday season Elizabeth Castellano With death tolls reaching the thousands ev- One gift that will directly help those caught The Carroll News ery month, action to help these people must within the conflict in Darfur is a $20 high ef- be taken. ficiency stove. The temperature is hot and the wind is You can change, protect and save lives This stove requires 75 percent less fuel, Photo courtesy of www.thehungersite.com fierce. Militiamen wearing long sleeves carry- by giving a “Gift that Gives More.” By visit- reducing exposure to violence outside the ing intimidating guns run through the unpaved ing www.thehungersite.com you are able to refugee camp. By using less fuel, the stove streets raiding homes, barging through closed choose from nearly 100 gifts that directly emits less smoke, thereby reducing the area’s doors, raping and killing innocent civilians. benefit those in need. pollution. The stove is small in design, is built Everyone from the smallest infant to the A few gift ideas include $10 to buy shoes using scrap metal and provides both jobs and mother caring for the baby is subject to this for a girl in Africa, allowing her walk to income to the local refugees. massacre. school. This amount will also allow you to John Carroll University’s mission is to The Khartoum government in Darfur, immunize five children in Burma from fatal educate students and faculty to become men Sudan has been enforcing this policy of diseases. and women for others. Serving those in need “scorched earth” since 2003. In five years, For $15, you can supply clean water to a is one way to live this mission. This child lives in Darfur, Sudan. For the genocide in Darfur has taken the lives of school in Tanzania. To send a child orphaned These gifts can offer an improved qual- $10 you can pay to immunize five more than 400,000 people and displaced more by AIDS to school in Zambia costs only ity of life, safety and hope to those who are children like him from fatal diseases. than 2,500,000 people into refugee camps. $20. suffering. 6 December 11, 2008 Artswww.jcunews.com & Life The Carroll News The Cleveland Browns promote local charities at red carpet premiere of ‘Yes Man’ Fame isn’t just fun and games. With the Thanksgiving Brady Quinn (pictured here), Braylon spirit still lingering and Christmas just around the Edwards and other Cleveland Browns corner, our hometown heroes know how to keep football players said ‘yes’ the spirit of giving alive. to charity at the Rachel Szuch Edwards credits his mother as his motiva- red carpet premiere Arts & Life Editor tion for launching the program. “She always talked about the importance of giving back “The more you receive, the more you to the community,” he said. “It’s my duty to of ‘Yes Man’ should give,” said Braylon Edwards as he give back.” walked the red carpet at Cinemark Valley As a reward, Edwards pledged $1 million View in Cleveland on Dec. 8. Several Browns in academic scholarships for the students upon players came out to show their support of their high school graduation. both Edwards’ Advance 100 Program and The Eric Reese, the father of an Advance 100 Granted Wish Foundation. recipient, said, “You appreciate the money In addition to Edwards, Brady Quinn, part, but the children notice that they show Brodney Pool, Martin Rucker and Eric Wright up to these events.” Reese’s son, Denzale, is attended the event, which premiered Jim Car- a sophomore at the Cleveland School of the rey’s latest film, “Yes Man.” The film opens Arts and plans on pursuing a degree in the nationwide on Dec. 19. field of zoology in college. “Yes Man” is a comedy starring Jim Car- Sporting a semi-casted hand as a result of rey as Carl Allen, a man who feels he has a football injury, Quinn said, “Surgery went nothing to offer the world and shuts himself well,” and he was eager to promote both The off from life. Advance 100 Program and The Granted Wish After attending a new-age seminar on how Foundation at the film premiere. to say “yes” to everything, Allen follows the Quinn has worked closely with The “yes” philosophy religiously. This new take Granted Wish Foundation in the past and on life brings Allen a world of new experi- attended other events in promotion of the ences, but he eventually learns that sometimes organization. saying “yes” is as bad as “no.” He was excited to be able to once again Edwards said “yes” to 100 students from promote the charity, which is a non-profit the Cleveland Municipal School District in organization that works to make wishes come May 2007 when he launched The Braylon true for disabled, disadvantaged and deserving Edwards Advance 100 Program. individuals and families. The 100 students chosen for the program “It’s been great being able to grant wishes must commit to having no unexcused absenc- for people who aren’t so fortunate,” said es, performing at least 15 hours of community Quinn. “I look forward to supporting it in service each year, displaying good citizenship the future.” and conduct and maintaining a grade point Rucker said that he came out to support his average of 2.5 or better. teammates and the charities. “I was raised to “They want to be like us, so it makes it always give back,” he said. easier to give back,” Edwards said of the Pool agreed and said, “I thought it would Advance 100 recipients. be a good thing to give back.” Photo by Rachel Szuch Rucker Quinn Pool Browns players “I’m a big Jim Carrey “Awesome. Jim Carrey “Great, I really fan. I was watching was great. I don’t know enjoyed it. Funniest give their reactions to the movie thinking, if I’m a yes man, maybe movie I’ve seen in a ‘I’ve said yes just for I need to turn into that while.” the experience.’” after seeing the film.” ‘Yes Man’ Hollywood brings home the bacon, despite the failing economy Anne McCarthy cess. Movies are drawing huge crowds, especially during It seems that the Hollywood film industry is virtually Asst. Arts & Life Editor this holiday season. USA Today reports, "U.S. theaters over invincible, despite how tough the economy may be. This is the weekend [Thanksgiving] took in 126 percent more than in large part due to the "magic of movies." Movies instill a In the 1930s, the Great Depression devastated America. the comparable weekend last year. It's the fourth consecutive sense of hope, humor, optimism, passion and more for the Millions of people were hungry, unemployed and on the weekend to top 2007 totals." viewer. A film offers escapism from the world, and provides down-and-out. However, despite these hardships, 60 to 70 Variety reports "Four Christmases" as the top earner for an adventure and renewed perspective on life. million people still went to the movie theater each week, and the Thanksgiving weekend, bringing in $31 million. Second Steven Spielberg, the most successful and prominent film- $Hollywood was in its "Golden Age" period. was the teen-girl cult favorite, "Twilight," with earnings of maker of all time, said, "Every time I go to a movie, it's magic, People flocked to theaters nationwide to see movies like $26 million. $ $no matter what the movie's about." "The Wizard of Oz," "Gone with the Wind" and "King Kong." Other top earners for the weekend included the new James More movie magic is arriving in December$ when Jim Car- Reflecting on this phenomenon, President$ Franklin Roosevelt Bond "Quantum of Solace," Baz Luhrmann's epic "Australia," rey's "Yes Man," Adam Sandler's "Bedtime Stories," Brad Pitt's remarked, "During the Depression, when the spirit of the and the laugh-out-loud comedy "Role Models." "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," and Kate Winslet people is lower than at any other time, it is a splendid thing Pamela McClintock of Variety said, “Christmas is the and Leo DiCaprio's long-awaited reunion in "Revolutionary that for just 15 cents an American can go to a movie and look$ merriest time of the year. For that two-week stretch, more Road" all grace the silver screen. at the smiling$ face of a baby and forget his troubles." people are available to go to movies than at any other time So if finals are taking their toll and the work is piling up a As America enters into a recession period, Hollywood of the year, resulting in grosses that eclipse any two-week little too high, take a break and$ go see a movie. A slew of char- remains a formidable industry with surging economic suc- summer numbers.” $ acters are$ waiting out there to spread some holiday cheer. 7 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life December 11, 2008 Will Smith weighs in on ‘Seven Pounds’ Craig Willert Such and Movie and Music Critic Will Smith visited Cinemark Theater in Valley View on Nov. 20 as part of a five-city trip to promote and answer ques- tions about his new film, “Seven Pounds.” Cleveland is the fourth city on Smith’s trip, which includesMiami, Dallas, St. Louis and Denver. As part of the event, Smith donated 200 turkeys to the Cleveland Food Bank, which had a truck on-site at the event for food donations from the general public. The first 200 people that came with a non-perishable food were able to join the Szuch`Tis better to give media in a screening of the film. After the screening, junior Craig Willert conducted an interview with Smith.

Q:This was your third movie in the past Q: What fascinated you about this character, two years that dealt with redemption, why? Ben Thomas? A: I got really fascinated with the idea of trauma, emotional A: The idea of finding the traumatic element in that character, that trauma, and the idea of recreation of life after trauma, the idea of shaped his identity; that there really is no such thing as death. That loss and how you continue after you’ve lost something. It is such a death is really like winter. We think about it in a straight line, but that’s powerful, defining element of character. If you spent two or three not how it is. There’s the spring, summer, fall, winter and it’s spring again. Rachel days with somebody, you could make a really good guess what What’s interesting to me about this character is he was thinking in that Szuch Arts & Life Editor their big trauma is from childhood or if they were lucky enough to straight line. He thought death meant it was over. get in their teenage years before they experienced the thing that I rarely cry. Not one of those girls who defined them. gets teary-eyed at sappy movies, I’m always Q: What are you seeing/sensing as you meet surprised when I see someone crying unless people to promote this movie? they’ve just lost a loved one or gone through something particularly tragic or life-altering. Q: How did you build this character? When I see a depressing movie, I don’t A: People are so inspired right now. We are doing food drives with all of cry when the main character finds out that he A: It's the process of acting and understanding a character. the premieres. People are helping. Even people who didn't vote for Barack or she only has six months to live; instead, I When you understand the seed that made this person what he Obama accept and appreciate the hopeful energy. People want change. It critique their acting abilities or lack there of. is, you're able to create strange behavior. You are adjusting your may not have been the change they voted for, but it's so rare that there has Rather than ball my eyes out when I end a relationship, I get angry. And I never, never cry instincts to create natural reactions. He wanted to know if these been a de-polarization. People are energized to make our country better. when I’m overwhelmed with happiness. people were good people. He needs to look at people's eyes. That is I've seen so many American flags. There is an embracing of the potential So, you can imagine my shock this past such a powerful discovery. We worked with a body language special- future. For me, that was an important part of wanting to do it this way, Saturday when I found myself tearing up as ist. We wanted to know how you tell if someone is lying or scared. to get out, meet people and shake hands. On Nov. 3, I was nervous and I watched the excitement exploding out of my seven-year-old little buddy at the annual The specialist said, 'Everybody wears a mask.' This is a character not certain at all that Barack could win. When it was a landslide on Nov. “Through the Eyes of a Child” event put on trying to look behind peoples' masks. He's trying to keep his mask 4, I realized I was out of touch. I didn't know what people were thinking, by Circle K. on at the same time he's trying to look under the other person's really didn't know people were feeling. My kids were looking at me. I was Not to say that I was an emotional mess or mask. That role develops into a character so drastically different crying uncontrollably…I'm looking at my kids and they had no idea why had tears streaming down my face, but I did catch them gathering in my eyes as Ismael, from Will Smith that I can deliver the darkness naturally. it was such a big deal for me. It was a possibility for them. the child that I spent the day with, said how happy he was with his gift. Will Smith When I signed up for the event, I received donated 200 my buddy’s wish list. His gift of choice was turkeys to The a Nintendo Gameboy SP, which was much Cleveland Food more expensive than the meager $20 that I Bank as part of had planned on spending. So, as I walked his red carpet through the toy aisle at a local department event on Nov. store, I couldn’t make up my mind – I couldn’t 20 at Cinemark imagine anything that was going to measure up to the gift that he had asked for. in Valley View Finally, after about 30 minutes of search- to promote his ing, I decided on a basketball and a model latest film, ‘Seven car kit. In his letter, he mentioned he likes to Pounds.’ Prior play outside, so the basketball was an obvious to Cleveland, choice and the car seemed like a safe backup the 40-year-old in case the ball didn’t go over well; after all, Philadelphia don’t all little boys like toy cars? native visited The oldest of three, I’m used to seeing my Miami, Dallas youngest brother – the baby of the family – get and St. Louis and whatever he wants and not truly appreciate ended his five- how lucky he is. Thus, I didn’t expect much city trip in Denver excitement over my modest gift. on Nov. 21. But, as Ismael opened his gift and smiled from ear to ear, I couldn’t help but be over- Photo by Bob Seeholzer come by the feeling that I had really made a difference in his day. I did something that brought him complete happiness and all it ‘Seven Pounds’ features phenomenal acting took was $20. It was the best $20 I think I’ve ever spent. MOVIE REVIEW Pursuit of Happiness,” Smith turns to the idea of trauma and death. The Philadelphia Not only because it made Ismael so ecstatic, darker side of life in this morbid, melancholic native challenges audiences to take an intro- but also because it made me realize how big ‘Seven Pounds’ drama. spective look at their character, as the movie of a difference I can make by doing something Ben Thomas (Smith) has drastically raises the question: Are you a good person? so small. People rarely surprise me to the changed his life and ruined the lives of seven “Seven Pounds” marks Smith’s third movie point of tears, but this little guy did it just by others in only seven seconds. The guilt-ridden within the past two years which embodies being thankful. Thomas spends the duration of the movie in the theme of redemption. So, as you’re shopping this holiday sea- an effort to change the lives of seven strangers The acting was phenomenal. Smith, son and trying to spend your money wisely, for the better. Dawson and Harrelson each nailed their remember that sometimes even the smallest Craig Willert We meet several different people with characters, while Barry Pepper supported Movie and Music Critic effort on your part or the most generic gift can varying degrees of trauma that dictate their Smith as the emotional, thought-provoking bring the greatest joy to someone else. The Fresh Prince has now been crowned lives. Emily Posa (Rosario Dawson) needs a best friend. As cliché as this may sound, it truly is the King of the big screen. The once jovial, heart transplant, Ezra Turner (Woody Harrel- Smith and Dawson did lack chemistry more rewarding to give than to receive. After carefree actor now rules over the movie indus- son) is blind, Connie Tempos’ husband beats at times, and I was unable to feel a connec- all, Christmas is the time to do for others and try with a sense of maturity and confidence. her, George Ristuccia needs a kidney trans- tion between the two during their intimate truly appreciate the people in your life. I know “Seven Pounds” will symbolize the plant and young Nicholas needs bone marrow. scenes. I will always appreciate Ismael for reminding coronation of 40-year-old Will Smith when And one man, Ben Thomas, has the ability to However, after seeing this movie twice, I me of that this holiday season. it releases everywhere Dec. 19. change these strangers’ lives forever. feel that this will be the film that finally gets In his second collaboration with the In what is by far his best performance, Smith the coveted Academy Award that has Contact Rachel Szuch @ producers and director that brought us “The Smith stimulates the audience’s mind with the eluded him in the past. [email protected] 8 Arts & Life December 11, 2008 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News

Battle of the bestsellers: Is ‘Twilight’ the new ‘Harry Potter’?

Jennifer Holton Staff Reporter With hundreds of fan sites, millions naturally good with internal devils, Ed- of books sold and themed rock bands ward calls himself a ‘monster’ and a ‘bad based on its characters, it’s no doubt the guy’” she said. “So Edward feels more in “Twilight” franchise is booming. the dark, trying to be good, while Harry is The feature film based on the first good but he sees himself as doing things book in the four-part series was released that could potentially be bad.” Nov. 21, the date formerly occupied by The only subtle romances that filled the release of “Harry Potter and the Half the pages of Rowling’s series were Blood Prince.” those of Harry and Ginny or Ron and So while some Potter fans are fuming Hermione, which were gradually built up over the nine-month pushback, others over the course of the novels. Bella and see “Twilight” as the new “Harry Potter” Edward’s romance begins after the first they’d love to sink their teeth into. few chapters. “‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Twilight’ are “A lot of ‘Twilight’ fans are reading both fantasies that connect in their own the book for the love story, whereas ways and share somewhat of a similar ‘Harry Potter’ fans read it more for the audience,” said John Carroll University adventure — you’re not going get that freshman Evelyn Green. love story element in ‘Harry Potter,’” said Both of the series’ films were widely sophomore Anna Schade. anticipated due to the extreme popularity Although the main characters may Photo courtesy of www.philosophicallychallenged.com of the books. The first installments of J.K. have their differences, both series have Rowling’s and Stephanie Meyer’s series produced loyal aficionados throughout were at the top of The New York Times the years. Sorcerer’s Stone’s” weekend earnings These two series have analogous best-sellers list. “Twilight” fans include mostly female —$90.3 million during the weekend of characteristics, but questions have However, while “Harry Potter” fo- teens who are obsessed with the main Nov. 16, 2001. arisen as to whether they will remain cuses on more of an adventure wizardry character, Edward (Robert Pattison), and Some may say that the anticipation comparable. storyline, “Twilight” takes on more of have read and possibly re-read Meyer’s for the first “Harry Potter” film release One element in the “Twilight” fran- a love story approach that incorporates saga. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s was higher, but Call explained that it has chise seems to be the topic of discussion the impossible beauty of a family of Stone” lured readers of both genders to do with the fans. amongst many fans. With the release vampires. While most students couldn’t looking for characters donning spar- “‘Twilight’ plays up the magic side, of the first movie in November and the find comparisons between Hermione and kling magic wands instead of characters but when you compare its fans to ‘Harry series’ last book this past August, many Bella or Dumbledore and Carlisle, they donning sparkles. According to Meyer, Potter’s,’ there are definitely more girl predict that Twilight fans won’t be as were particularly interested in Harry Edward’s skin is “like marble—very pale, fans for that story,” he said. “‘Harry hungry as Potter fans because they have versus Edward. ice cold, and sparkles in the sunlight.” Potter’ appeals to more people.” the possibility of finding out what’s “You feel more for Harry because he’s “‘Twilight’ fans are all girls, it’s that Still, both series have similar set- going to happen in the series. trying to improve himself and at the same simple,” Call said. “However, they’re tings. “Twilight” takes place in the small “‘Twilight’ fans now have access to time he’s facing these impossible odds, like ‘Harry Potter’ fans in that they be- town of Forks, Wash. on the murky all four books, whereas ‘Harry Potter’ whereas Edward is this all-powerful being came obsessed with the books.” Olympic Peninsula and “Harry Potter” fans never had that advantage when the who gets whatever he wants whenever he The fans indeed proved themselves as in the mystical setting of the British first movie came out,” Call said. “That wants it,” said freshman Dan Call. true devotees. In its opening weekend, boarding school Hogwarts. element helped the Harry Potter series Green sees the personas of Harry and “Twilight” took a bite out of the box “The settings share a dark and out because it created fans who wanted Edward as diametrically opposed. office, grossing $70.6 million. How- gloomy mood, and they have that for- to keep up with the series book by book “Whereas Harry is the hero who’s ever, it did not top “Harry Potter and the estry atmosphere,” said Schade. and movie by movie.”

Junior Angie Santoro said, “I don’t think Someone apparently thinks it’s worth the it should be confined to one sex.” money, though. Despite this apparent shift in masculine Last year, nearly $12.5 billion was spent on Boys buying into values, many men still seem uninterested in cosmetic procedures, and about $2.3 billion any type of cosmetic procedure. of it was spent on Botox. Male JCU students also seem uncon- Despite its prevalence, Botox does have vinced. risks. Myers said, “I find the idea of putting The American Society of Plastic Surgeons needles into your face to get rid of lines to be said that, “Complications from fillers are totally ridiculous – for me at least.”

Photo courtesy of wordpress.com uncommon,” but also lists side effects from Shaheen said, “I’d be embarrassed . . . “redness, rash, and infection at the injection People who get it are either insecure or are too site, to acne-like skin eruptions, bleeding, worried about what other people think – too bruising, and even facial asymmetry.” Lydia Munnell BOTOX society conscious.” There is also some risk that the chemical The Carroll News Insecure or not, more than 11.5 million will migrate from the original site and produce Beauty is pain – wealthy, aging women. men had some type of cosmetic procedure temporary paralysis of other muscle groups. even for men. However, it’s beginning to gain popularity last year, according It could also form Or at least that’s among men. to the American lumps or nodules that what the increasing “They’re using an item that’s typically Society of Plastic may require surgery numbers of men re- associated with women in order to be trendy Surgeons, and the According to the to treat. ceiving the “minimally and modern,” said Bill Myers, a junior at John numbers show no American Society of “The point is to invasive” cosmetic pro- Carroll University. sign of decline. make yourself pret- cedure Botox would According to the American Society of “My first expo- Plastic Surgeons, almost tier,” said freshman indicate. Plastic Surgeons, almost 300,000 men re- sure to Botox was Belinda Johnson. Botox, derived from ceived Botox injections in 2007, up four in the 2004 election 300,000 men received “You wouldn’t take the paralyzing bacteria percent in one year. when I heard John medicine that makes Clostridium botuli- This increase is representative of an even Kerry had gotten Botox injections in 2007. you sicker.” num, is injected into larger rise of male cosmetic procedures in the it, and I thought Women, however, the face, blocking past 10 years. it was ridiculous. are still the traditional the signals sent from More and more men are concerned with Now it’s become much more mainstream,” recipients of Botox, and plastic surgery is by nerves to muscles. improving their looks by way of both surgical said Myers. no means declining in its popularity among Muscles ultimate- and non-invasive cosmetic procedures. With a single Botox treatment costing American females. ly lose their ability to “Usually women are subject to the pres- an average of $500, there is some question “Our society definitely believes that it is contract, resulting in the sure to look beautiful,” said freshman Chris among college males as to whether it and other stranger for a man to get Botox,” said fresh- softening of wrinkles. Shaheen. “A cultural norm is changing, and cosmetic procedures are worth the money. man Madeline Presper. Traditionally, this has maybe it’s a good thing that women aren’t the “Those men should be spending their “I think it is ridiculous, especially for been a desirable effect for only ones subject to that.” money in a different way,” Myers said. guys,” said Johnson.

Merry Christmas

From all of us at the Carroll News 12 December 11, 2008 Featureswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News YEARS LATER This year marks the fortieth anniversary of John Carroll officially becoming co-educational Alex Sword Staff Reporter however, ‘Stop teasing us! Either go fully The 2008 fall semester marks the 40-year co-ed or don’t admit any women at all!’” anniversary of women being integrated into he said. John Carroll University. JCU was originally Helene Sanko, professor of Classical & a men’s college, but the University and all its Modern Languages and Cultures at JCU, programs officially became co-educational remembers some difficulties for women in 1968. attending John Carroll before it went of- For the 2007–08 school year, the enroll- ficially co-ed. “Scheduling was a problem. ment was approximately 3,800 students. The Female students could only attend afternoon student body, including graduate students, is courses. Transportation also was a problem,” 40Photos courtesy of The Carillon currently 46 percent men, 54 percent women. she said. Above: Even the chess team was affected by the change (1969). The campus now includes eight residence Sanko recalls what times were like pre- Below left: A female student enters the Administration Building (1968). halls, one of which is an all-female dorm. In 1968. “In brief, JCU was much smaller; it was Below right: This cheerleader wasted no time getting into the JCU spirit (1968). a nation where women outnumber men, what just the AD Building,” Sanko said. “Students can be said about the atmosphere of John Car- from other schools, in particularly female roll before women were integrated? students from Notre Dame College, would For a time, before the University went fully come for social events. The most significant co-ed, the school did have female students in event was a Mardi Gras Ball with magnificent “night school,” which began at 2 p.m. If a fe- floats that students would spend days to cre- male wanted to take a class that was scheduled ate,” she said. earlier in the day, she would have to obtain Sanko went on to say that the women an academic petition from the dean. The Rev. would come in elaborate dresses to enjoy mu- William Bichl, who recollects teaching in sic, “There would be two orchestras on each the 1963 – 64 school year, said he had a few floor of the cafeteria and two dance floors. women in an afternoon class, and some more The floats would be judged and prizes would in evening classes. Those at night were older be awarded. Eventually they would end up women, generally—old enough to be mothers in the display windows of large downtown of some of the regular, daytime students. Cleveland department stores such as May Rev. Bichl recalls that the transition went Company, Higbee’s, or Halle’s.” quite well. “The male students were saying, Leo Schneider, professor of Mathematics Features 13 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com December 11, 2008 YEARS

LATER Photo courtesy of ajcudigital.org This year marks the fortieth anniversary of John Carroll Above: Mary Neff, the first full-time woman faculty member at JCU, walks by as her freshman mathematics students take the time to check out their new instructor in 1956. officially becoming co-educational Below: A group of male cheerleaders enjoys the company of female counterparts.

& Computer Science, shed light on many in- the integration in 1967, has something inter- teresting facts from back in the day as well. “A esting to note. While walking through the big shock for the school was when [in 1956] building, you will notice that there are more they hired the first female professor – it even men’s restrooms than women’s. made headlines in The Plain Dealer – Mary As for the University now and how it has Neff,” Schneider said. changed, many would say we have come “There were always a few girls around, far. but they were a minority at the time for the As for the upcoming years, percentage University and therefore went virtually un- ratios of female to male students at the Uni- noticed.” versity are expected to increase. Going co-ed was an easy transition for Taking a look at the various clubs at Car- most. The obvious difference was that now roll it is clear that many organizations have girls were definitely noticed, and more in- female officers and high authority members. volved in campus activities and clubs. For example, the Office of Student Activities This transition was also a big boost for contains five females and one male. Both the the mathematics department, Schneider said. president and financial officer of the Honors “We received many female math majors who Students Association are female. And, dur- were very intelligent – and that stands true ing the 2007-08 term, each class president today as well.” representing the classes of 2008 to 2011 are But it wasn’t just the obvious addition of women. women that changed the campus – it was also Since their admission in 1968, women the physical aspect of the University. Murphy have fully embraced being a part of the JCU Hall, currently a freshmen co-ed dorm, was community and have contributed to the history built in 1964 for the arrival of women on cam- just as the men have been doing since 1886. pus and was the first co-ed dorm. Schneider This year marks the fortieth year of female remembers that was a big shock because it integration at John Carroll and while women was a whole new, rather large building built have made large strides within the university to house the incoming female students as so far, it is safe to say that they will continue well as males. making positive impacts on the community The Bohannon Center, built a year before for another forty years. Photos courtesy of The Carillon

Left: The 1970 homecoming participants lined up. The court was finally able to provide both a king and queen.

Right: A shot from the 1971 Carillon shows some members of JCU’s chapter Gamma Pi Epsilon. 14 December 11, 2008 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News India to blame Pakistan for recent tragedy in Mumbai hotel The brutal terrorist attacks coupled with tense relations are pushing India and Pakistan towards conflict Matt Greene Today, Kashmir is to South Asia The Carroll News what Palestine is to the Middle East. A constant tension exists with The Mumbai attacks on Nov. 26 violence elevating on occasion. The intensified the bitter relationship tiring ordeal appears to show no sign between India and Pakistan. While of being resolved. Kashmir is usually the arena for Government and terrorist activ- battle between the two South Asian ity is often attributed to the Kashmir nations, attacks have recently oc- conflict, but other forces are adding curred beyond the disputed region, momentum to the fighting. stretching farther into India and A wave of Hindu nationalism is abroad. rapidly growing throughout India, The bombing of the Indian Em- leaving the Muslim minority inside bassy in Kabul this past summer, India feeling alienated. the assassination of Pakistani pres- The Bharatiya Janata Party, a idential-hopeful Benazir Bhutto last Hindu nationalist party, has taken December and the recent Mumbai a hard stance towards militant attacks have strained relations. Islamists, but the emotions have After World War II, India was wrongfully spilled over to India’s carved up, creating what would moderate Muslim population. become The Republic of India and As Hindu propaganda gains sup- the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, port, India’s Muslims are left to de- AP Photo which would later split into Pakistan fend their allegiance to the country People stand outside the Taj Mahal Hotel, the site of the Mumbai attacks, after Indian commandos and Bangladesh. and to persuade non-Muslims that killed the remaining terrorists occupying the hotel. Pakistan would be reserved for they are not part of the extremist Muslims and India for non-Mus- movement. Pakistani intelligence wing. politician, and Zardari is regrettably both countries has shifted to just lims. Once the partition was signed, The Mumbai attacks, though, As shown by Pakistan’s soft now president,” Mason said. India. millions of people left to find a new may not have been only a response response to the Mumbai attacks that It is almost impossible to predict “Pakistan feels surrounded,” home in their designated land. How- to Hindu Nationalism and Kashmir, killed nearly 200 people, the exit of how Bhutto would have acted after she said. ever, nearly half a million people but also to globalization. Hard-line former President General Pervez the Mumbai attacks. Many like to A United States military pres- were killed due to violence. extremist groups, such as Al-Qaeda, Musharraf has not fared as well as believe that she could have reduced ence in Afghanistan, an upset and Despite the massive move, many cite the Muslim world’s shift to- the West initially hoped. the pressure that Pakistan and India angry India, and a Chinese govern- Muslims remained in India, which wards the West as a fundamental President Asif Ali Zardari has face. ment worrying about extremists currently has a Muslim population problem for Islam. not proved to be the leader he The two nations face extreme themselves will all have a close of around 150 million, outnum- Unfortunately for India, the bond promised to become. The West, and internal and external pressures. watch on an unstable Pakistani bering the Muslim population in between extremists and sectors of particularly the United States, saw India’s Hindus are becoming in- government. Pakistan. the Pakistani government makes his wife, the assassinated Benazir creasingly nationalistic, while the Preventing extremists from send- The most significant problem as mediation difficult. Bhutto, as the key to calming the country’s economic success is vital ing South Asia into turmoil is India’s a result of the partition is the widely At one point in time, Pakistan of- crisis with India and combating to international business. goal, but an aggressive response known Kashmir dispute. ficially recognized the Taliban, and terrorism in the region. Moreover, Islamists are infiltrat- may only fuel more angst and lead The nation to which Kashmir it appears that factions of Pakistan’s Pamela Mason of the John ing India’s borders and the United to similar attacks. would belong was to be decided military still provide assistance to Carroll University political science States is now expecting India to be As far as the United States is by popular vote, but the violence extremist organizations in south and department explained how Zardari more responsible in the global war concerned, President-elect Barack that broke out eventually had to be central Asia. has not governed Pakistan with on terror. Obama’s plan to transfer troops settled by a United Nations cease The Kabul embassy bombing the effectiveness that his wife had Pakistan is faced with equal from Iraq to Afghanistan may gain fire, with both countries staking a this past July reportedly was car- promised. challenges. Mason said the United more popular support if the situation claim. ried out with aid from the ISI, the “Bhutto was a much more astute States’ intentions of working with does not calm down. Auto industry bailout hotly debated 20,000 troops to be in U.S. why should taxpayers be paying for Meghan Wolf loans just in case unforeseen prob- Doug Del Bello nior Sam Brenner said that the executive mistakes?” Jacqueline Wyman lems arise. The Carroll News plan makes the United States look President-elect Barack Obama The Carroll News Auto industry CEOs have re- vulnerable. feels that no matter which way the ceived harsh criticism, but have ral- In order to respond quickly and “Rather than making us look like The current deadlock in the auto U.S. Congress and House vote, all lied against it by stating they know effectively to a nuclear or terrorist we’re preparing for a terrorist attack, industry bailout may soon be com- should act cautiously and think they have made some bad decisions attack, the U.S. Defense Depart- it looks like we are expecting one. ing to an end after recent news of long-term. and have promised to work for $1 ment plans on deploying 20,000 At the same time, it is disheartening November job losses. “We are not going to simply write a year. uniformed troops inside the United to see that the government is violat- Congressional Republicans and a bunch of checks and let them be The CEOs are trying to show that States by 2011. ing the law without proper checks President George W. Bush have spent without some very clear crite- they are working to fix things, but According to a Washington Post and balances,” Brenner said. both agreed to find funds to aid ria as to how this money is going to when it comes to the possible usage report, the troops are expected to Still, times have changed and automakers from wherever they benefit the overall economy and put of taxpayer dollars, the government be stationed to aid state and local the violation of the law might be can be found. people back to work,” said Obama needs to make sure that the bailout officials during a disaster. worthwhile. Rick Wagoner, head of General on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” will not be in vain. The plan intends to establish “If the government violates a Motors, argued that the impact of Obama is adamant that changes Dana Perino, spokesperson for three rapid reaction forces that will 130-year-old law in order to protect not granting the bailout would be the in the auto industry need to be made the White House, said, “The com- be prepared and ready to respond the lives of innocent civilians, I am loss of three million jobs and $150 soon in order for the bailout to be panies would need to be viable in with urgency. certainly not opposed,” said JCU million of personal wealth within successful. order to receive taxpayer dollars. I The change in Defense Depart- senior Scott Matthews. the first year alone. Andrew Welki, an economics think everyone can agree that you ment strategy has been long planned The military’s preparation “This is about much more than professor at John Carroll Univer- wouldn’t want taxpayer dollars go- and backed by congressional fund- against WMD attacks began as just Detroit,” said Wagoner to the sity, said that without change in the ing to something that would not be ing. However, the move is question- early as 1996, according to the Senate Banking Committee. “It’s structural problems in the company, a long-time concern or something able and critics believe there may be Washington Post. about saving the U.S. economy from “We are helping to finance, but not that could actually succeed in the a violation of the Posse Comitatus Back then, 350 Marines were a catastrophic collapse.” solving the problem.” future.” Act, enacted in 1878. trained to respond to a chemical or Many are not convinced by Wag- General Motors needs at least $4 Despite the apparent break- This federal law was put in place biological attack. The preparation oner’s pleas and remain opposed to billion by the end of the month in through, reluctance is still evident to restrict the military’s ability to plans hurried at a much quicker pace a bailout, but everyone is fearful of order to stay in business this month, among House Republicans and intervene in domestic law enforce- after the attacks of Sept. 11 and the the unknown result. and another $6 billion of $16 bil- White House officials who doubt ment practices. Iraq war. Lindsay Calkins, a John Car- lion within the first quarter in order the bailout will help any of the Big The Bush administration and Brenner does not disagree with roll University economics profes- to continue operations and stay in Three. others in Congress, however, argue increasing preparations as long as sor said, “There are two separate business until 2010. Some still believe a bankruptcy that the new deployments are neces- government officials do not circum- theories. If there is no government Chrysler needs $4 billion of the filing would be a better way for sary to prepare for weapons of mass vent the law. help in which we allow them to fail, $7 billion requested, by March’s companies to become competitive destruction attacks. “Being ready to respond to a that’s a lot of jobs to lose, which end. Ford, which is actually the and restructure, while others are These attacks, the administration catastrophic incident is one thing, could pull us worse into recession. healthiest of the companies, wants concerned that if the automakers get argues, are the greatest domestic but constructing threats and blatant- On the other hand though, bailouts to avoid borrowing money but a bailout, other industries will also threat to America. On the other ly violating the law is another that do not always work long term and wants access of up to $9 billion in ask for help. hand, John Carroll University se- should be scrutinized,” he said. World News 15 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com December 11, 2008 Rome is Zurning Obama and security team take center stage Sean Webster The Carroll News

Last Monday, President-elect Barack Obama introduced the key members of his national security team that will advise and assist him on foreign policy and national Mike security issues. Zurn The team includes former rival Sen. Hillary World News Editor Clinton as secretary of state, Gen. James L. Jones as national security adviser and Robert Hope for the GOP? Gates, who will keep his current position as secretary of defense. Over the past few years, the Republican Although they hold somewhat divergent Party seems to have lost its way. For any views on foreign policy, not only from Obama of you thinking that I am about to bash the but also from each other, they are alike in both Bush administration, think again. The Bush their experience and pragmatism in foreign administration has contributed, but should not affairs. be blamed for the party’s misguided direction According to Dwight Hahn, assistant AP Photo in recent years. professor of political science at John Carroll President-elect Barack Obama, pictured with cabinet appointees for secretary of University, Obama’s national security team After all, the administration was handed state and national security adviser, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Gen. James L. Jones. one of the toughest presidencies in history. will pursue a foreign policy noticeably dif- Many mistakes were made, yes, but dealing ferent from that of President George W. Bush combat forces from Iraq by 2011 and shift the A recent report issued by the Commission with a country in a recession coupled with the by emphasizing multilateralism and public military’s focus back to restoring security in on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass De- largest attack on U.S. soil is no minor task. diplomacy. However, he also said that Obama Afghanistan. struction Proliferation and Terrorism warned With that said, the blame for the GOP’s won’t be afraid to use military force. In addition to the wars in Iraq and Afghani- that if the United States and its allies don’t misdirection rests upon dumb, uneducated, “There is a strong element of idealism in stan, Hahn stated that Obama will also focus take immediate action – primarily in relation ill-informed Evangelical Christians who Barack Obama’s foreign policy team, and on finding a resolution to the Israeli-Palestin- to Pakistan, Iran and North Korea – terror- have propelled themselves to the frontlines they are prepared to use force to back up the ian conflict and on strengthening governing ists may be able to carry out an attack using of the party (still not talking about Bush, implementation of that vision,” Hahn said. institutions in territories with weak states, weapons of mass destruction within the next ironically). As party leaders, they have man- As evidence of the pragmatic yet tough for- such as Somalia and the Darfur area. five years. aged to redefine the conservative ideology eign policy stance that the new administration “Obama’s national security team is very To address these security concerns, Hahn into a gay-hating, terrorist-fighting, spending will take, Hahn pointed out Obama’s choice concerned with weak and failing states, and stresses the importance of “soft power,” machine. of Gen. Jones, a former NATO commander, they will do what is necessary to support them, or the ability of a nation to affect other na- These ignorant Republicans use partisan as his national security adviser. especially in regards to their institutions and tions through cultural or ideological means, Christian beliefs to promote the new agenda, “By choosing a military officer and former infrastructure,” Hahn said. which he believes Obama’s security team and in turn have isolated the most crucial Marine Corps general for this position, Obama Perhaps no one in Obama’s national se- will utilize. element of the party—the­­ intelligent one. The is signaling to the world that the United States curity team reflects this sentiment more than In Iran, Hahn predicts that Obama will aim intelligent Republicans have left the party won’t be afraid to use appropriate military Susan Rice, his nomination for ambassador to “build a bridge to the middle class through only to be replaced by fanatical Christians force when it is challenged.” to the United Nations. the use of soft power, which includes offer- who do not even believe in evolution. Come As for Sen. Clinton, who sparred with Known as an “advocate of ‘dramatic ac- ing scholarships for study abroad programs on! How can the Democratic Party not win Obama over foreign policy during the Demo- tion’ against genocide,” Rice has proven that to Iranian students and meeting with Iranian against that? cratic primary debates earlier this year, Hahn she is not afraid of using military force, as academics and former political leaders.” Even though it took a few years, the left fi- said that as secretary of state, “She will be the well as humanitarian assistance, to defend He believes Obama’s security team will nally won. The turn of events, however, comes face that will represent Obama’s foreign pol- human rights. also use soft power, along with institutional at a very difficult time for the Democrats. In icy…her background demonstrates a strong Hahn believes that Rice, who served as support, to maintain Pakistan’s fledgling their quest for power, President-elect Barack commitment to multilateralism and to human Obama’s foreign policy adviser during his democracy. Obama and the Democratic Party made many rights, particularly women’s rights.” campaign, will be a key figure in terms of In addition, Obama plans to engage in promises. Obama’s decision to keep Robert Gates, foreign policy formulation. To emphasize his direct negotiations with Iran. Although the As the strong majority, Americans are who was appointed secretary of defense in commitment to multilateralism and coopera- Bush administration has largely avoided such expecting Democrats to bring the country 2006 by President Bush, not only reflects the tion with the U.N., Obama plans on incorpo- negotiations, many experts feel it would of- positive results. Through no fault of the party, president-elect’s commitment to bipartisan- rating Rice’s position into his Cabinet. fer the best chance for improving relations however, Democrats will be transitioning into ship but also ensures leadership stability in Obama’s security team will also have between Iran and the West. a time that may require broken promises. the Department of Defense during the first to deal with the dangers posed by nuclear Hahn, who believes Obama will wait at For example, before elected, Obama wartime presidential transition in 40 years. weapons programs in Iran and North Korea least until after the Iranian presidential elec- vowed to repeal the Bush administration’s Gates, who was a major proponent of and political instability in Pakistan, which has tions are held in March to begin negotiations, tax cuts immediately after taking office. With the “surge” strategy in Iraq, will have the allowed it to become a haven for terrorists, said Obama must be careful not to provoke today’s lack of consumer spending, however, important job of overseeing one of Obama’s including those who carried out the recent an Iranian nationalist reaction to the United the president-elect will probably let the tax main foreign policy goals, which is to remove attacks in Mumbai, India two weeks ago. States. cuts expire in 2010 instead. Furthermore, domestic and international problems will likely continue into the future. Even if the Democratic Party is not to blame, Republicans might have an opportunity to redeem themselves in coming elections. Transition for president-elect: quick and busy To stand a chance, Republicans must return to true conservative principles, which require Kevin Grande Rahm Emanuel, who served as senior adviser global economic crisis, Obama must, “give substantial party reform. Domestically, the The Carroll News to Clinton, Secretary of Treasury designate, confidence to Americans and the world.” By GOP must appoint leaders and push policies Timothy Geithner, who served as under- naming highly experienced individuals, the that promote fiscal responsibility and limited After winning an election, president-elects secretary of Treasury, and Attorney General fear of uncertainty in leadership is relieved. government. For those of you wondering, must shift their focus on governing. During designate, Eric Holder, who held the deputy Nevertheless, Schwab is expecting the John McCain is not conservative. this time period, the members of the next position at the Department of Justice. Obama administration to move on many of Internationally, conservatives must capital- administration must be established and initial Also among these names is Hillary Clin- its campaign promises. ize on the many flaws of the United Nations policy proposals are formulated. ton, who will serve as the next secretary of These include a middle class tax cut, health and opt to leave United States power uncon- This situation is currently being under- state. The junior senator of New York has care reform, a push for alternative energy and strained from binding multilateralist policies. taken by President-elect Barack Obama and been tapped by Obama to fill what is con- pulling troops from Iraq within 16 months. Believe it or not, the United Nations is not his transition team, led by President Bill sidered to be the most prestigious position in According to Schwab, if in the first months very popular in the eyes of most Americans. Clinton’s former Chief of Staff John Podesta. the Cabinet. it is seen that Obama is moving forward with Moreover, Republicans must steal a page A new dynamic with the growing economic Schwab pointed to a few reasons behind his newly proposed public works plan and his from the Democratic playbook and present crisis makes this period different from those the rationale of the selection.“[Obama] is economic stimulus package, including many America with strong, youthful and charismatic in the past. thinking about the unity of the Democratic of the reforms he highlighted in the campaign, candidates. In fact, they should probably hire John Carroll University political science Party,” he said. then people can expect Obama to be the one Obama as a consultant. professor Larry Schwab said the Obama team Schwab argues that while the Democrats making the policy and those under him will Most importantly, the party must leave has “hit the ground running” by nominating are currently in a good position, Obama be the ones enacting the policy. ignorant Evangelical Republicans behind! people for Cabinet positions and setting forth wants to be conciliatory to the supporters of If this does not happen, then there is room While the road is tough, complete party ref- policies that the incoming administration Sen. Clinton’s presidential run. Schwab also for concern. While a variety of factors affect ormation is the GOP’s only option to regain expects to initiate. said, “She is popular around the world,” and the beginning of a president’s administration, Americans’ trust and win elections in the Many of the people being selected to fill “[Obama] is impressed with her ability.” Obama might be different. The way Obama future. positions in the Obama administration are fa- Schwab thinks that under normal circum- has involved himself as president-elect is un- Contact Mike Zurn at miliar names from the Clinton years. This in- stances, Obama would have chosen different canny, and his determination to start working [email protected] cludes White House Chief of Staff designate, people. Schwab said that because of the signals a quick start to the administration. Looking for something to do next semester?

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Contact [email protected] 17 The Carroll News Sportswww.jcunews.com December 11, 2008 THE REAL ‘MORAN Mike Moran Head Coach CLAN’ John Carroll University Tim Ertle Sports Editor If the old adage “imitation is the most sincere form of flattery” is true, then John Carroll Univer- sity men’s basketball coach Mike Moran should be very flattered. Three of Moran’s sons have chosen to enter the coaching business just like their dad did. All three are teachers, but also serve as high school head coaches in Northeast Ohio. Pat Moran, 31, is the head coach at Madison High School, while Matt Moran Pat Moran Pete Moran his brothers Pete, 28, and Matt, 27, serve as head Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach coaches at Berkshire High School and Chardon Chardon High School Madison High School Berkshire High School High School, respectively. Coaching forces the Morans to spend count- less hours around the game of basketball, which is nothing new. “There were six of us kids, so sometimes when my mom just needed a break, my dad would take us up to practice [at Saint Joseph High School, now Villa Angela-Saint Joseph] and let us hang out up there,” said Pete Moran. “Some families have a room that they try and make into a play area for their kids,” said Mike Moran. “We lived close to the facilities at St. Joseph High School, so we used to take the kids up there and let them run around in the gym. It was a huge play-pen, and it just so happens that in the gym, the toys available were basketballs.” With exposure to the game so early in life, it’s easy to see how some of the Moran children fell in love with basketball at such an early age. Still, they emphasize that their dad introduced them to basketball – he never pushed it on them. “My dad took us to practices when we were little and would let us play all the time,” said Pete Moran. “But it was never like he made us go and shoot 1,000 jump shots. My dad loves basketball, my brother Joe and my sister Jane never really got involved in athletics and my dad never pushed it on them.” Even without having the game forced down their throats, four of the six Moran children went on to play basketball at the collegiate level. The eldest of the six Moran children, Bridgette, who is now married to Lake Catholic High School head coach Mark Chicone, had a standout career at VASJ before going on to play Division I basketball at Robert Morris College. She later transferred to JCU when her dad took the JCU job and she continued to play for the Blue Streaks. Pat Moran played one season at JCU, then took over as a freshman basketball coach at Berkshire High School. Pete and Matt Moran both played four seasons under their father, and both were members of the 2003-04 team that went to the NCAA Division III Final Four, the furthest any team has gone in the history of Blue Streak basketball. Both Pete and Matt Moran, as well as their father, will always cherish that season in particular. “That season was just tremendous all around,” said Matt Moran. “In our family, it was always the dream to play for our dad. To play for him, but also to have my brother as a teammate, and together to be a part of the best team that John Carroll has had is something I still cherish to this day.” Moran Meetings Mike Moran felt the same way. “That was really a special season for me,” he said. “It was great to have such a win- Five times this winter, a ning season and go that deep in the tournament, but to do it with two of your sons on the team was really the icing on the cake.” Moran brother will go up While the Morans used to team up, they’ll go against each other quite frequently this season. against family: Matt will lead his Chardon Hilltoppers team against one of his family members in four of his team’s 20 games this year, starting tomorrow night with a showdown against his brother-in-law’s Lake Catholic team. Dec. 12: Just in time to provide some dinner table conversation at Christmas, Chardon has Pete Moran’s Berkshire squad com- Mark Chicone v. Matt Moran ing to town on Dec. 23. Chardon will then play Pat Moran and Madison twice after the New Year as they both compete Lake Catholic v. Chardon in the Premier Athletic Conference. In addition, Madison has a non-league game with Lake Catholic on this year’s schedule. “We run some of the same sets and we all coach with some of the same principles, which usually makes for a good Dec. 23: and entertaining game,” said Pat Moran of the inner-family games. “You know what the other guy on the bench is doing, Matt Moran v. Pete Moran so it’s like a chess match. However, as soon as that game is over it stays there on the court.” Chardon v. Berkshire JCU sophomore Kelly Blair has been coached by all three Moran brothers at some point and can testify that they’re all similar in coaching style. Jan. 16: “They just want their players to play hard,” said Blair. “At practice and in the games, they really just expect each player Matt Moran v. Pat Moran to put forth as much energy as they can.” Chardon v. Madison By practicing what they preach and putting in all that hard work, the Morans have gained reputations as great basketball coaches in the area. The hard work of a coach includes a lot of time spent in the gym or in the office breaking down game film. These re- Jan. 20: sponsibilities have to be juggled with work duties and family time. Pat Moran, the father of three, said, “Dinners around Mark Chicone v. Pat Moran Matt Moran played four this time of the year are later in the evening because of practice schedules, but we still are a normal family and do every- Lake Catholic v. Madison years of basketball at thing that a normal family does.” JCU. He is currently the Mike Moran credits much of that to the women of the Moran family. head coach at Chardon “My wife, JoAnn, is so supportive, and all the boys have tremendous women in their lives that came from families Feb. 20: High School. where athletics were important,” he said. “The time thing is just as hard on them because for a coach, there’s always more Matt Moran v. Pat Moran film to watch.” Chardon v. Madison 18 December 11, 2008 Sportswww.jcunews.com The Carroll News Blue Streaks pull out OAC opener JCU Athletics Pat Nygaard Staff Reporter Scoreboard The John Carroll University DEC. 1 - DEC. 9 men’s basketball team began their season with a 2-2 start, with both losses caused by a basket that came Men’s Basketball Hockey within the last ten seconds of the game. JCU 86 JCU 4 This time, finally, the breaks Otterbein 81 Indiana (PA) 5 down the stretch went JCU’s way. The battle-tested Blue Streaks JCU Leaders - JCU Leaders - went on the road Saturday against Points: Goals: a tough Otterbein team and came Rudy Kirbus 26 Danny Geiger 1 away with a victory. JCU held a Rebounds: Louis Grandinetti 1 14-point lead in the first half, only to see Otterbein come all the way Maurice Haynes 9 Brendan Lewis 1 back and take a 14-point lead of Assists: Zack Skook 1 their own. Chris Zajac 5 Assists: When it was all said and done, Nate Dobson 2 the Blue Streaks narrowly edged Women’s Basketball Saves: out the Cardinals, 86-81, in the Nick Fabrizio 27 Ohio Athletic Conference opener JCU 72 for both teams. Brockport 42 JCU exploded out of the gate Wrestling by scoring the first 11 points of the JCU 102 JCU 20 contest due to the skills of junior Mount Union 23 Brian Dandrea and sophomore Otterbein 75 Maurice Haynes. “My teammates were able to JCU Leaders - RIT Invitational create open shots for me and I was Points: Finished 3rd of 13 teams able to knock them down,” said Lee Jennings 47 Dandrea, who scored 17 points in Photo courtesy of Otterbein Sports Information Department Rebounds: JCU Leaders - the game. Sophomore Maurice Haynes barrels through an Otterbein Laura Gruber 16 Adam Kriwinsky The Blue Streaks held a com- defender en route to scoring two of his 15 points in the game. Champion (133 pounds) manding 31-17 lead in the first half, Assists: Ben Adams only to see the Cardinals score 26 of “If you let up at all, any team can put play when Dandrea knocked down Lee Jennings 9 the next 40 points to cut JCU’s lead a run together and beat you.” a three-pointer. Runner-up (184 pounds) to 44-43 at halftime. Just as they were at the con- The Blue Streaks never relin- Tim Lambert “We cooled off a little late in the clusion of the first half, the Blue quished the lead due to key baskets Runner-up (285 pounds) first half and couldn’t connect on Streaks continued to be flat in the and free throws down the stretch some of the shots we were making second half. Otterbein rode their from Kirbus, Haynes and Dandrea earlier in the half,” Dandrea said. momentum to rattle off an 18-3 run as the trio combined to score the Swimming & Diving Finishing the half on that note and take a 61-47 lead with 13:43 left team’s final ten points. Carroll Classic frustrated the Blue Streaks, as the in the game. “We have been in a lot of close players are well aware of how im- JCU remained calm and stuck to games this year, which I really think Men - 1st of four teams Women -3rd of five teams portant that can be. their game. The Blue Streaks tied helped us a lot in this game because “Closing out the first half or the game at 73 when junior Rudy no one played scared or rattled. We JCU Leader - JCU Leader - the end of the game strong is very Kirbus scored two of his career-high have been in this situation before Eric Davis Andrea Kovacs important — especially in this con- 26 points, and then recaptured the and knew what he had to do to win,” Won six titles Three top-three finishes ference,” said junior Brian Hamrick. lead with just under four minutes to said Kirbus.

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Eric Davis Rudy Kirbus Ben Adams Lee Jennings Andrea Kovacs junior freshman junior sophomore senior

- Davis won six titles at - For the third time in as - After a major decision in - Jennings poured in 28 - Kovacs had a hand in the inaugural Carroll Classic. many games, Kirbus went his match against Mount Union points against Otterbein, ty- three top-three finishes. In- One of his most impressive over the 20-point mark. His College, Adams responded by ing her career-high. Those dividually, she won the 50 victories came in the 100 fly 26 points against Otterbein placing second at the 43rd an- 28 points helped the Blue free and took third in the 100 when he shaved eight seconds tied his career-high, and led the nual RIT Invitational. He was Streaks go over the century free. She was also a member off his preliminary time to win Blue Streaks to victory in their 3-1, including two victories mark for the first time in over of the victorious 200 medley in 53.74 seconds. OAC opener. by falls. a decade. relay team. Sports 19 The Carroll News The Carroll News www.jcunews.com December 11, 2008 Women’s basketball team goes over century mark Blue Streaks use high octane offense, tough defense to win four straight

Charlie Duggan Caitlin Sureck in the rebounding Staff Reporter category. The Blue Streaks defense held When the Ohio Athletic Confer- Otterbein’s preseason All-American ence coaches’ preseason poll came guard Laura Roth to just five points out, the Blue Streaks were picked to in the game while forcing her to turn finish third in the conference, their the ball over eight times. highest ranking since the 1994-95 This victory came on the heels season. of the Blue Streaks knocking off After starting their season 0-2, SUNY Brockport on Dec. 1. some may have wondered if those The Blue Streaks returned rested expectations were a bit too high. from Thanksgiving break and took Based on what they have done control of the game early, carrying a in the last four games, no one is 13-point advantage into the half. questioning the team now. If Brockport had any thoughts The Blue Streaks’ most recent of a comeback, those thoughts were game was also their best offensive quickly dismissed after an 11-0 output in over a decade. JCU run built the Blue Streaks lead JCU dismantled the Otterbein to 52-28. Cardinals by a score of 102-75 in Jennings led the team with 19 the OAC opener for both teams. points, while fellow guards Hamil- The win was the fourth in a row ton and senior Rachael Price had 13 for JCU. and 10 points, respectively. It was a career day for a trio of Defense was again a big key Photo courtesy of Sports Information Blue Streaks. Sophomore guard Lee to the Blue Streaks success in this Senior Rachael Price, shown here looking for a teammate against Otterbein on Dec. 6, scored ten points Jennings paced the offensive attack game. in the victory over Otterbein. She has worked hard at the other end too, as she leads the OAC in steals. with 28 points, tying her career- JCU forced 21 Golden Eagle high. Jennings’ backcourt mate, turnovers and limited the visitors “Our commitment to defense is cares more about the success of the out to a 3-1 start, including a victory junior Whitney Hamilton also tied to 17-64 shooting from the field en the sole purpose for the way we’re team rather than her own stats, the over nationally-ranked and OAC her career-high with 24 points of her route to a 72-42 victory. playing right now and our biggest rest of us can’t help but follow,” preseason favorite Baldwin-Wallace own. Junior Laura Gruber scored a The offensive numbers have challenge this season is going to Jennings said of Price. College. new career-high 19 points. been eye-popping over the last four be keeping our defensive intensity Price’s scoring numbers have With an offense that has been However, the offensive output games. at a high level,” she said. “We’re a dropped from last season, but she is clicking as of late and a strong com- should not overshadow a solid de- Since the 0-2 start when JCU team that gets our offense off our currently first on the team and third mitment to defense, the Blue Streaks fensive effort. averaged just 64 points per game, defense.” in the conference in steals. will look to show anyone that may JCU forced 19 turnovers and out- the Blue Streaks have exploded of- Jennings, who has been the Although it’s relatively early in have jumped off the bandwagon rebounded Otterbein 44-31 while fensively and won these past four ignitor of the Blue Streaks offense, the season, the Blue Streaks have a that they were worth the preseason limiting the Cardinals to just three games by averaging 89.5 points per gives all the credit for the defensive big test this Saturday when Capital hype. offensive rebounds. contest in that span. success to her teammates for playing University comes to University A win Saturday would certainly “Our defense is what determines Still, Jennings is quick to remind good team defense, but says that the Heights. aid them in their goal of accomplish- how we play,” said Jennings, who fans that the Blue Streaks recent effort of Price has really stood out. The Crusaders were picked by ing something else they haven’t leads the team in scoring and assists success can be credited to their “When your senior leader shows the OAC coaches to finish second done in the last decade: win the and is tied with Gruber and junior strong defense. the commitment on defense and in the conference and have jumped OAC championship. Swimming begins new tradition by hosting first Carroll Classic Ashley Bauer The Carroll Classic is unlike Staff Reporter most dual meets held throughout the swim seasons. It’s the season of traditions, and This meet consists of both pre- the John Carroll University swim- liminary and final rounds, which ming and diving program looks like allows swimmers the rare chance they have a new tradition to add to to compete in multiple events that the list. are held during the championship JCU hosted the first annual Car- round. roll Classic this past weekend in Head coach Matt Lenhart be- the Johnson Natatorium. The JCU lieves the classic was a great op- men’s team won the team title by portunity for JCU to prepare for any scoring 1,494 points, edging out challenges they may face at later Ohio Wesleyan who came in second parts this season. place with 1,026 points. “The opportunity to swim a pre- Five teams competed in the two- liminary and final meet always helps day event, including the women’s in the long run,” said Lenhart. “We team from Marshall University, and squeezed a lot of swimming into both the men’s and women’s teams two days and if they can handle that from Notre Dame College, Ohio as well as they did, the conference Wesleyan University and Urbana format will not be as daunting.” University. The Classic was held Both the men’s and women’s

Dec. 6-7. Photo courtesy of Sports Information teams will return to competition To the team, this regular season Freshman Melissa Fillmore was a two-time winner at the Carroll Classic, individually winning the on Jan. 16. victory was important in the big 200-meter breaststroke in addition to being on the 200-yard medley relay team that finished in first place. In the meantime, they’ll escape picture. the cold and travel to Florida over “We definitely wanted to win [at the conference championships],” to give JCU a commanding lead. sophomore Katie Mathews in the Winter Break for an intense training the meet being the host team,” said he said. The women’s team fell short of 200-yard medley relay to earn a first session. freshman Eric Davis. “We really The men’s team dominated in the the title with 1,093 points in a close place finish. During the long layoff, the teams wanted to post some good midsea- 50-meter freestyle, claiming the top competition behind Ohio Wesleyan Sophomore Heidi Benson was will continue to work hard in the son times.” three spots. (1,191.50) and Notre Dame College also a vital figure for the Blue pool with their goals in mind. And while it was a non-confer- Freshman Alex Vereshchagin (1,170). Streaks. “Both teams have the goal of ence event, Davis said the other won the race in 21.86 seconds, and Senior Andrea Kovacs led the She took second place finishes competing for the conference cham- teams in the OAC should be on high was followed to the wall by sopho- charge for the women’s team. in both the 500-meter freestyle pionship,” said Lenhart. “Each of alert for the up-and-coming JCU more Max Wilberding (22.55) and Kovacs won the 50-meter free- (5:23.65) and the 1650-meter free- our swimmers and divers have their men’s swimming team. junior David Perchinske (22.63). style with a time of 25.55 seconds style (18:39.85). own personal goals, be it national “Everyone knew all the OAC Davis played a large role in the and took third in the 100-meter “Since we were hosting the qualifying, varsity records, OAC teams would be watching for results Blue Streaks victory as he won six freestyle. She also teamed up with meet, it was important to do well at champions, conference finalists or and we wanted to prove we are a titles throughout the weekend, in- freshmen Samantha Mossman the Carroll Classic to represent our a specific time that they are looking contending team come February cluding five victories on the first day and Melissa Fillmore, as well as program,” said Benson. to [reach].”

21 The Carroll News Editorialwww.jcunews.com December 11, 2008 Editorial Semester in Review ¶The fall semester got off to a good start as one of the biggest freshmen classes in the history of the University came to campus. This influx of students caused housing problems that JCU wasn’t ready for. ¶By Homecoming, the traditionally sparsely attended dance was packed with students wanting to party the night away surrounded by Rock n’ Roll history. In fact, the dance was so popular that many seniors and other students failed to get their hands on tickets and missed out on the big event. ¶The campus community also made strides with going green. Part of this new idea includes a printing fee for students who go over a certain amount in Grasselli Library next semester. ¶With the upcoming year, there comes a new hope. Here is what The Carroll News hopes to see in 2009 from the biggest newsmakers on campus.

Campus Safety Services Perhaps the most disappointing story of the semester is CSS’ failure to report a sex crime that happened last spring in a residence hall. CSS compromised the trust and safety of students when they fell short in making the report known to the public and reporting it in the campus safety log. CSS says that because they did not conduct the investigation, it was not necessary to officially docu- ment it. However, this is preposterous — all campus crimes, regardless of who investigates them, should be reported and made public. This was a complete failure on the part of CSS and the administration. New Year’s Resolution: It is crucial that CSS and the administration educate themselves on the Clery Act and do not let any crime go unreported. It looks very suspicious to students when this happens.

Student Union Student Union made tremendous steps in giving student transportation a much needed face-lift. In October, SU began offering a shuttle to and from the Rapid station for breaks so that students traveling by plane can easily get back to campus rather than resort to taking an expensive cab ride or finding friends to pick them up. SU also created and successfully piloted the West Loop Shuttle — a van that transports students to areas like Coventry Village and Little Italy. While transportation seems to be on the upswing, SU continues to struggle with Executive Board elections and voter turnout. In November, only 31 per- cent of the student body voted for SU senate positions. In the run-off election Cartoon by Joe Hinkel for president, a mere 17 percent voted. This has been the lowest voter turnout in four years. The low voter turnout of the last SU election shows that the organization does not have a strong presence on campus. Most disappointing though, is SU’s inability to adequately address the ad- ministration’s failure to report a rape that happened on campus. The SU cannot call itself the voice of the student body if it fails to hold people accountable. HIT New Year’s Resolution: A mandatory campaigning policy incited by & miss SU would increase voter turnout. While mass e-mails containing candidates’ Hit: “Gifts that Give Twice” Hit: Secret Santa ex- platforms are a step in the right direction, many students continue to be left in changes Hit: Holiday parties miss: Finals start next the dark about what candidates are setting out to do. SU needs to remember its purpose. They are meant to stand up for the student body, not roll over for week Hit: Winter Formal Hit: Theology on Tap Hit: them. Taking a tour at the original “A Christmas Story” house in Tremont miss: Rioting youths in Greece JCU Dining Hit: Men’s basketball win over Otterbein Hit: Car- Last summer’s renovations to Schott Dining Hall were seen as a huge improve- riage rides at Legacy Village Hit: JCU men’s swim- ment. Students avidly welcomed the new setup, bright paint and colorful wall pho- mers wins The Carroll Classic Hit: David Gregory be- tography. However, the changes in policies made for a worse dining experience. comes permanent replacement for the late Tim Rus- Students wait for food in longer lines than ever before and service continues to sert on “Meet the Press” Hit: Great shopping deals be slow. This poor logistical planning often causes students to have to rush their miss(ing): Plows in the parking lots Hit: Women’s meals or opt for less healthy, but easily accessible options like pizza. basketball scores more than 100 points in game for Additionally, the revamp to the take-out option, which includes a downsized cup, is not fit for a college student; many students are athletes or only have time the first time in over ten years miss(ing): Salt on the to eat a few times a day and depend on a bigger portion to satisfy them. icy sidewalks miss: Only three weeks of winter break New Year’s Resolution: JCU Dining needs to focus on creating a more efficient Hit: 40-year anniversary of JCU becoming co-ed process for serving students quicker, as well as re-evaluate the portions they allot to students getting take-out.

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Joe Hinkel Kerry Keyes Signed material and comics are e-mail: [email protected] Mike Spinelli Sam Gonder Erika Reed solely the view of the author. Taylor Nagy 22 December 11, 2008 Op/Edwww.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Lo Castro’s The pleasure of holiday commercials commercials, it’s no surprise that every other commercial on TV. Lowdown my attention was caught this past Even benign products like jeans Saturday by a commercial starting happily make viewers think they’re Gettin’ the with Santa Claus. Instead of being about to become voyeurs to some greeted to another commercial about sexual tryst between two teens in word on: toys, or cookies, even expensive order to sell their product. Jenna Home for the Holidays jewelry, I was greeted to an adver- I’ve commented to friends sev- Lo Castro tisement for a product called “Love eral times about how certain com- Editorial & Op/Ed Editor (and awkward run-ins) Rub.” mercials on TV now never would Margaret Phillips My friend and I were transfixed have graced our screens five years To me, going home for the to as “The Brian/Karen Effect.” Copy Editor (awkwardly) to the television, ago. For instance, the whole “K-Y holidays means three things: Eating If you’re familiar with the Dane watching a scene of a male Santa Yours + Mine” gel. Can you imagine myself into a diabetic coma, quarrel- Cook skit about Brian and Karen, Christmas is easily one of my ing with loved ones and experienc- then you’ll surely be able to relate favorite times of year. Besides the and a “sexy” female “Santa” dis- seeing it advertised on TV when you cussing the pleasures possible with were a kid? ing at least a handful of awkward first-hand to this: You decide to go decorations and lights, however, one run-ins. While the first two on my out with a few of your high school of my favorite parts about Christmas this oil. It was the kind of commer- Maybe I just watched differ- cial that makes you shift several ent channels when I was younger, list typically entail a degree of pure buddies for a beer at the T.G.I. is the commercials. delight (followed by heartburn) or Fridays down the street. You are all As a little kid, the commercials times in your seat and cross your and so wasn’t exposed to the same legs multiple times, since the words barrage of sex-laced ads selling entertainment, the latter can be as invested in a humorous 25-minute were fun since they inevitably traumatizing as it is agonizing. anecdote, when, from the corner of caused me to change my Christmas “love rub” were used about twice in jewelry, perfume, clothes, gels, every sentence. alcohol, movies, music, fast food Now, we’ve all gone home your eye, you see Brian. Brian is wish list for Santa. (I have no doubt with the intent of visiting good that universal character that we all that was a huge hassle for my poor As the commercial ended, I and anything else companies think turned to my friend and couldn’t they can sell with sex. friends that we haven’t seen in went to high school with. Whenever parents!) several months. But then there are you get together with friends, Brian But, even now, I can’t wait to help but laugh. When did Christmas Don’t get me wrong though. I commercials start exploiting sex? enjoy occasional sexual innuendo. the situations that are totally un- always just seems to “randomly see the commercials change from planned, unanticipated and utterly show up.” falling leaves to falling snow and Granted, I shouldn’t really be (I mean, I am an English major.) I surprised, since many other com- just think it’s a bit excessive to have uncomfortable. No one ever calls him or texts happy families searching for the Take for example, what I like him to let him know where they’re perfect Christmas tree. mercials have been using sex in springing hats and fantasy Arby’s advertising for several years now waitresses to advertise a roast beef to call “The Run-out, Run-in.” I going to be. It’s as if by the magical I mean, who doesn’t at least bet you your ticket to the Midnight misgivings of David Blane himself, eagerly await the new Coca-Cola (and this particular one was being sandwich. shown at 2 a.m.). What started with On that note, I hope everyone Breakfast you have familiarity with that Brian seems to appear out of commercial with the cute polar this situation: Your mom is cooking thin air, ready to rock n’ roll. bears and cubs? beer and erectile dysfunction ads, has a successful finals week and a however, has grown to being almost “pleasurable” Christmas break. and runs out of some critical key You all instinctively slouch Thus, with my interest in such ingredient—let’s pretend it’s eggs. farther down in your seats hoping So you, being the sweet child home Brian doesn’t see you. But he does from college that you are, volunteer and greets all of you with high to run out to the local Giant Eagle. fives. Not wanting to deal with the de- And lastly, and perhaps the most bauchery of the self-scan checkout awkward of the threesome, is the Wonderword “Ex Face-off.” We’ve all run into line, you go to a real, live cashier. (Your first mistake of the break.) ex-boy/girlfriends, but nothing says, What does tintinnabulation mean? Of course, it’s “What’s His Face.” “I need a hard drink” more than You went to high school with the running into him/her with the new kid, maybe even had a class or two squeeze around the holidays. Of with him. But you two never spoke course, this always happens when more than five words to each other you’re alone (no entourage to help and you honestly, for the life of you, you out) and looking like a hot mess. cannot remember his name. He, of Typical chat topics go as far as the course, remembers yours. And your health of your parents and end with mom’s. And the fact that you dated some awkward attempt at a hug that the token ginger, Jeremy Fuglemeis- looks like a tribal mating dance. ter sophomore year. Though, if you’re able to walk “Carols pertaining to the “A dance people do when “The process by which tin You, out of unadulterated embar- away from this or any of the other rassment, keep calling him “dude” run-ins still looking suave, kudos to holidays.” they have ants in their is made.” and “man,” while simultaneously you. Clearly, you’re a pro at surviv- Nick Tormento, pants.” Mitchell Rains, searching the back of your brain for ing the holiday season. senior Ellen Neumeister, senior his name. The conversation normal- And just remember, while home ly ends with you screaming “Merry may not always be where the heart junior Christmas” over your shoulder as is, it’s definitely where you can al- you bolt out, eggs in hand. ways count on some jaw-dropping Tintinnabulation is a tinkling sound, as of a bell or bells. Another hometown holiday hor- incidents to take place. ror fest that can have debilitating ef- Contact Jenna Lo Castro at fects on group outings is what I refer [email protected] That’s what See said: Managing time without time management person’s time. That’s right profes- demanding. responsibility for at least an hour. Food doesn’t stop haunting me sor – this is all hypothetical so don’t After that, it’s time for practice, What can I say? I’m a rebel without once I leave the dining hall. The dock my grade based on the work and then the rest of the day is pretty a cause. Inn-Between doesn’t even have late ethic of this hypothetical individual open to handle homework. That In-depth exploration of the JCU night swipes anymore, but I still find I’m about to describe. leaves a solid four to five hours to campus has often distracted me from a way to justify heading down there Let’s start at the beginning– work on it. When I head to bed, I Robert Frost and John Dewey. I multiple times per week in order to waking up. I’ve never been a fan realize that I haven’t finished it. should have taken a class on Lewis piss away my plus points. of waking up. Period. Never mind There just never seems to be enough and Clark so that my coast to coast Then there’s the weekly obliga- Bob Seeholzer waking up to the prospect of four time in the day. knowledge of campus would actu- tion of a 500-word essay known Features Editor classes. Plus, I’m on the top bunk so And here comes the point: My ally work in my favor. as “That’s What See Said,” which It’s that time of year again. Snow getting down to turn off the alarm excuses for not having time manage- The Internet has also stolen takes time away from…ah, who is falling, layers are being layered is like Charlize Theron in the movie ment mastered. I’m not a freshman several tenths of a point from my am I kidding? I sit in class thinking and those boots with the fur are “Monster,” not pretty but an award- anymore and I should have this GPA, but it’s not like I can survive about the next installment instead getting soggy. winning performance. down by now. Unfortunately, I keep without it. of taking notes from PowerPoint Oh, and then there’s final exams. After attempting to shake off the finding new obstacles to throw in The gift and the curse of the presentations. As we come to the end of classes, drowsiness, I grab my backpack my own path. I’ve heard that it’s World Wide Web is that it provides Now if you’ll excuse me I have I thought it would be appropriate and head off to class. Surviving healthy to eat three meals a day, so the resources I need to do my home- three months of material to cover to reflect on how my time has been class is arguably the most difficult I usually go to the dining hall twice work but distracts me with things this weekend. managed this semester. Did I say part of the day, despite the fact a day. I don’t just stop by to grab a like reply-all e-mails and Facebook Contact Bob Seeholzer at “my” time? I meant a hypothetical that my classes aren’t especially meal though; I come down to avoid notifications. [email protected] Op/Ed 23 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com December 11, 2008 YOURVIEW You’re wrong, I’m Rafferty: Letters to the Editor The ABC’s of Finals Week: Advice, Beer and Christmas Christmas Eve because she’s sick of the library in hopes of finding some- Proposition 8 SU & the SAF him being hung over on Christmas. one in my class. Brendan McCreary Molly Delaney Talk about a Grinch. If I am able to find this person, I Class of 2011 Class of 2009 The library can be a loud place can either get some insight into the John Carroll University John Carroll University during exams because we all have answer or comfort in knowing that something in common. You’re go- someone else is as clueless as me. Generally speaking, I believe the In order to clear up confusion ing to interact with people you have The best case scenario is that I find government should have as little about the Student Activity Fee Andrew Rafferty not had any contact with the entire someone who says, “Yes, I know involvement as possible in people’s (SAF) allocations and process, the Editor in Chief semester. You know, like that kid exactly what the answer is and I lives. However, I support state con- Student Union Executive Board has For me, exam week is all about you sit next to in economics but have outlined it in a study guide that stitutional amendments banning gay composed this letter to explain how blue books and beer bongs. never talk to. You think his name I am willing to provide to you free marriage. your representatives at the Student We all have our own study hab- is Tim, but it could be Tom. Well, of charge.” Why are constitutional amend- Union are involved in this process. its. Some people like to spend two when it’s the night before the exam In some ways I am a free loader. ments necessary? Largely due to the The Student Activity Fee Al- days making a study guide, only to and you see Tim-Tom in the library, But I’m not as bad as that kid who “Full Faith and Credit Clause” in location Committee (SAFAC) is fail because they spent all their time you’re going to talk to him. never comes to class but insists on Article 4 of the Constitution which composed of the Student Union making the guide and not actually You’ll ask him something like, getting a study group together. By states that all official government Vice President for Business Affairs studying it. “Hey man, you ready for this?” study group, he really means tutor documents (such as a marriage (VPBA), Auditor, Student Union Other people like to blast their Whenever I pose this question I session. We’re on to you. license) must be accepted by all Programming Board (SUPB) Fi- iPods while reading in hopes T- make sure I have the text book So as this most stressful time states. So if you are gay and get mar- nance Director and three of the main Pain can give them better insight visibly in hand in case Tim-Tom falls upon us, remember that you ried in Connecticut, Ohio must also stakeholders that receive a portion into Descartes’ theory of substance doesn’t recognize me. probably will never know what you accept the validity of the marriage. of the SAF. dualism. He’ll have one of two answers: get on your finals anyway. When But why do people have a prob- Recently, it has been decided I like to party while I study. That “I don’t think it will be too bad” or you check your grades after the lem with gay marriage? People that that three additional students will be is why I go to Grasselli Library, “I’m just ready for this to be over.” semester, it only lists your grade in support gay marriage would like to added to the committee, one senator then the Breen Learning Center for You will then talk about how much the course. make it a “civil rights” issue. But and two students at large, in order to after hours. you are looking forward to Winter And, if you party your way this is false. Gays have the same ex- increase student input. Some people will try to tell you Break. through exam week like me, it will act rights as every other American. In the fall, SAFAC develops a that during exam week the library The reason I like going to the be Christmas before you know it. It They are entirely free to marry, so proposal about whether the amount is loud and crowded and not a good library is because of people like is the recipe for success. long as it is heterosexually. of the SAF should change and if place to study. It’s a fair point; soph- Tim-Tom and the “last-effort lap.” At about 3 p.m. on Dec. 19, after For all of recorded human his- any stakeholders should be added, omore year I spent a study session That is, when I’m plowing through my last exam, I’ll be seated in the tory marriage has been between man based on projected programs and listening to a girl tell her boyfriend a study guide and get to something I bar at Pizzazz. I look forward to and woman. Not always between services. that she didn’t want him to drink on have no idea about, I do a lap around seeing you there. one man and one woman, but it was During the spring, SAFAC has always between those two opposite a part in recommending specific and complementary sexes. I am for allocations of the SAF to each ap- civil unions for gays. They should proved stakeholder. In both the fall be able to get the benefits a couple and spring, a bill of recommenda- deserve, but there is no need to rede- tion is presented to the Student fine what constitutes marriage. Union Senate describing SAFAC’s Finally, my strongest argument recommendations. against gay marriage is that it is an After the bills have been tabled extremely slippery slope. Say we for one week to allow for discus- grant gays the ability to marry, be- sion with the student body, they cause it is their “civil right” and be- are voted upon and approved by a cause “they love each other.” What majority vote. is to stop the practice of polygamy Upon passage, the bills are sent from becoming legal? to the Vice President for Student Surely that could be deemed a Affairs (VPSA) for approval. The civil right and surely a man can love VPSA and Board of Trustees make more than one woman? What is to all final decisions on the annual al- stop a man from marrying say his location of the SAF. dog? It sounds ridiculous but the This year, the Legion of Student logic holds. Can that not be con- Organizations (LSO) received sidered a civil right? Can’t a man $55,000 of the SAF. The allocation love his dog? process has been restructured so Redefining marriage can be a that its budget accounts for student very slippery slope. Let’s hope judg- organization programming, operat- es, the only people who will force ing, traveling and service. this issue on us, since no legislative The SUPB budget of $383,000 body seems willing, stop trying to is used to fund all Thursday, Friday shove this issue down our throats and Saturday night programming and let marriage remain as is. sponsored by the organization. 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