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Thursday,C NovemberARROLL 15, 2012 The Student Voice of John Carroll University N Since 1925 EWSVol. 89, No. 9 Your votes are in JCU students elect Student Union officers for 2013 term

Spencer German the next month, they’re going to go on a big calendar that’s going to be in the display case Campus Editor outside the Student Union office, which I think will be really awesome.” In the race for vice president for judicial affairs, junior Jack Walton took the win over It was fitting that in the aftermath of the nation choosing its respective government repre- graduate student Sarah Horan. Finally, it was sophomore Steve Henderson that took the last sentatives, the John Carroll University student body would do the same, electing their Student spot on the Student Union executive board, sealing up the seat for vice president for student Union executive board for the upcoming year. organizations. In a three-way race for president, junior Kim Rossi emerged as the winner, after collecting An analysis of the voting revealed that approximately 856 students participated in this year’s 43.1 percent of the vote over her opposing candidates, juniors Doug DeWysocki and Steve Student Union elections, which comes to about 28.8 percent of the whole student body. Palmieri. Sophomore Julia Hohner, a student who voted, said, “I think if students care enough about Rossi said, “The biggest challenge I faced in my campaign for Student Union president the John Carroll community, they’re going to want to play an active role in deciding who’s was definitely campaigning against two of the most qualified and dedicated candidates in going to be making decisions about things going on at John Carroll.” Steve Palmieri and Doug DeWysocki. All being friends on Student Union together, we really The newly-elected candidates made it clear that they were looking forward to working pushed each other to be better and relished the opportunity to show the student body what we were capable of and why we were deserving of their vote.” Please see ELECTION, p. 2 Running unopposed for executive vice president was sophomore Tim Ficke, who received some competition from write-in candidate, freshman Nick Bacon. The new Student For the position of vice president for programming, it was junior Chelsea Gerken who Union executive emerged victorious on election day, as she also ran unopposed. board members, Junior Allie Stevens won the race for vice president for business affairs with sophomore from left: Steve Henderson, Jack Kahim Chan coming up short in a competitive race. Walton, Brianna Sophomore Brianna Lazarchik was the third of four candidates that ran unopposed, and Lazarchik, Kim she won the race for vice president of communications. Rossi, Tim Ficke, “One goal I have is to make things more streamlined and unified, because I think that that and Allie Stevens is one of our biggest problems on this campus is that things are so disconnected; and a lot (Not pictured: of groups put on great events, but you don’t always know what’s going on, and things are at Chelsea Gerken). the same time,” Lazarchik. After the final election results were posted, she said, “I want to make one big calendar that all student organizations can contribute to, and as long as they’re on the calendar before Photo by Ryllie Danylko Suspended organizations: Student organizations slammed Anime Club with suspensions Black Greek Council Lauren Kluth Cardio and Cross Training Club Staff Reporter Carroll Bioethics Society As the semester is drawing to a close, student organizations are busier than ever. Typi- Circle K cally around this time of year, most organizations are wrapping up their semesters with Club Water Polo annual events and activities. But this year, many organizations are strictly focused on getting back in good standing with the University after being suspended. Eighteen John Carroll European Union Simulation University organizations are currently halting their plans until December, when they can Gospel Choir Association petition to become a recognized organization through the University again. John Carroll Christian Fellowship The organizations were suspended because they failed to update their new LoboLink profiles. LoboLink is a resource web page that allows interested students to gather informa- JCU Conservatives tion about a particular club or organization on campus. LoboLink replaced the previously JUSTICE used website, OrgSync. Kappa Alpha Theta In previous years, all student organizations were required to update the information on their OrgSync profile in order to be considered an active organization through the Student La Mesa Hispanica Union. Organization presidents were instructed to do the same this year, using LoboLink Public Relations Student Society of America instead. Each organization was required to create a profile that included all current informa- tion, as well as their constitution and roster. Every organization’s president was required to Rhapsody Blue create their profile for the 2012-2013 academic year by Nov. 2. Seeds of Hope Jocelyn Toney, the president of the Greek organization Chi Omega, said that she was Society of Professional Journalists notified to complete her profile a few weeks ago. “I knew right away that LoboLink was important and that I needed to figure it out. I had some questions, and Student Activities Sports Medicine and Excercise Science was very helpful in guiding me in my completion of the document,” she said. Please see SUSPENSION, p. 3 Index Finance 12 Inside this issue: Find us online Campus 2 Diversions 16 Arts & Life 4 Editorial 17 JCU basketball gears Sports 7 Op/Ed 18 up for season, p. 9 issuu.com/ World News 10 Classifieds 20 Like us on Facebook @TheCarrollNews thecarrollnews 2 Campus Nov. 15, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Campus The quest for a spot: JCU vs. BW parking pass prices Abigail Rings general fund just like JCU; however, BW puts the revenue from Staff Reporter parking tickets toward something completely different. “Ticket Briefs fines go to student scholarships,” she said. Paying for parking at John Carroll University is one of those Plans for new parking spaces are not in the works for either Biology professor sacrifices that students must make in order to have the luxury of University at this time. But the parking offices are trying to make a car on campus. The price of parking varies from university to the current situation as easy and efficient as possible. awarded honorary university. But, The Carroll News recently found out that JCU’s Sophomore Lexi Korczynski said, “I have to park on campus closest fellow OAC school, Baldwin Wallace University, has lower because I have an off-campus job coaching soccer teams. Most doctorate from school prices for parking. weeks, [I] worked from 4-9 every day, sometimes traveling an hour Parking passes at JCU cost $325 for a year and $175 for a away, so obviously not having a car wasn’t an option.” in Czech Republic semester, while parking passes at BW cost $130 a year and $65 a Others have said that the price has prevented them from bring- semester for on-campus students. The price difference is drastic, ing their car to campus. Sophomore Tim Ficke explained, “I didn’t On Nov. 22, biology professor Jeff especially considering that a year-long pass at BW costs less than have a car on campus last year because of the price and because Johansen will be awarded an honorary a semester pass at JCU. I knew I wouldn’t be on campus.” doctorate from the University of South All of the general rules and regulations for parking at both uni- Sophomore Elliott Schermerhorn had the same opinion. “I Bohemia in the Czech Republic. The versities are basically the same. Students of all years are allowed believe they try to strip us of all our money. So, yes, the prices ceremony will take place at City Hall in to bring cars to campus, and upperclassmen are given priority for have kept me from bringing my car up here,” he said. Ceske Budejovice. Johansen is the only parking spaces. Parking passes are non-transferable, and there are The biggest problem students have with parking relative to the recipient of an honorary degree from the certain hours and days for free and restricted parking. price is having to park at the Green Road Annex. Sophomore Danni university this year. Some believe that the reason for the price difference is the num- Keane said, “The price of parking, especially parking at Green A professor at JCU since 1988, Jo- ber of spots available on campus. JCU has 1,541 parking spaces Road, is ridiculous. I could understand $175 if I were allowed hansen has conducted fieldwork with his available, while BW has 1,700 spaces. The parking spots are situ- to keep my car on campus, but since it’s at the Annex I don’t see students in locations such as California, ated around the campus at various locations, and both universities why I have to pay that much.” Hawaii, Chile and the Czech Republic. have off-campus parking for freshmen and sophomores: the Green Schermerhorn agreed. “I don’t understand why they won’t Many of the graduate and post-graduate Road Annex for JCU and the Berea Fairgrounds for BW. let more people park on campus, especially with those big new students that he brought to JCU to conduct Another thing that influences the price of parking could be the lots,” he said. research under his direction came from the number of students who have cars on campus and the availability Korczynski said that the thing that irritated her the most was Czech Republic. of those spots. Patti Taylor, parking coordinator for JCU, said, the damage that has been done to her car. “Parking is very tight, Johansen’s expertise lies in psychologi- “Anyone who applies for a permit will receive one.” and my car has been side swiped and hit while in the parking lot. cal research, a branch of botany focusing Taylor also noted that students who live on campus purchased I literally walked to my car to go to coach and found a dent in it on algae and cyanobacteria. 579 parking passes this semester, leaving 926 spots for commuters one day and a huge scratch in it the next,” she said. “If I pay $300 and other staff and faculty. to park on campus, I would hope campus security would check Karen Husak, director of parking services for BW, told The things out when they hear cars hitting other cars. The parking Carroll News that the percentage of residential students who had a spaces are so tight I’m not surprised kids’ [cars] are hitting each JCU debate team car on campus increased with students’ class, being as small as 35 other.” wins tournament percent for freshmen and as large as 75 percent for seniors. However, some students feel that parking at JCU is worth the Many students have asked how the money is used. Most of cost. Sophomore Eric Smith, a transfer student from the University JCU’s debate team won the Lib- the money goes towards the general campus maintenance fund, of Akron, said, “The parking passes were much cheaper there, but erty University Debate Championship in according to Taylor. parking was a nightmare. I regularly spent 20-30 minutes driving Lynchburg, Va. the weekend of Nov. 2. She said, “The proceeds are deposited in the operating account around the parking garages looking for an open spot. The worst In the novice division, Jeremy Him- for the University [JCU]. Expenses supporting parking include part, though, was crime. There were several murders at night melright and Chris Mitschow won the sealing and stripping the lots, lighting, snow removal and other within a block of where I parked. Also in that area – and sometimes tournament, defeating the previously related maintenance. The shuttle service is another expense that in that parking garage – there were students that were robbed. undefeated team from George Mason was implemented to support the decision to allow all students to Many students had theirs vehicles broken into during class. By University in a unanimous decision by the bring vehicles,” she said. far the most stressful part of my experience at UA was parking. three judges. Bridgette Mendes and Drew Husak, of BW, said that the funds from parking passes go to the It makes me really appreciate parking here at JCU.” Dockery took fifth place in the division. In the varsity division, Noel Massarelli and Emily Stolfer had a competitive tour- From ELECTION, p. 1 The Carroll News talks ‘mindfulness’ with Rep. Tim Ryan nament as they transitioned from junior together in the upcoming year. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, from Ohio’s 17th take time to just sit for a few minutes? varsity to varsity. “I’m very excited and I’m District, stopped at John Carroll University on really looking forward to what’s Wednesday, Nov. 7 to discuss his new book, “A TR: The retreat is so good because once you really taste ahead [because] I think we have Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can it you realize that making the time to do it improves the a great executive team, and we’re Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance quality of your day and your life in such a way that you JCU aims to break all new. So we’re all going to be and Recapture the American Spirit.” The Car- realize that you want to do it every single day. Everyone Guinness World Record able to start our own path and roll News sat down with him for an interview has something that they do that makes them feel better, we’re not going to really have after his talk to students, faculty, staff and and you begin to make time to do that. anything to look back on, so JCU’s Leadership and Management community residents. – Interview by Dan Cooney, compiled by while that is scary, I think there is Principles class is hoping to break the Ryllie Danylko Guinness World Record for most high a lot of potential along with [it],” The Carroll News: Tell me a little bit about fives in one minute on Friday, Nov. 16 Ficke said. mindfulness and how you got started on this at 7:30 p.m. in the Jardine Room. The Rossi is equally excited for the path. event, which is sponsored by McDonald upcoming year. “I am absolutely Hopkins, will raise money for the Boys thrilled to work with this elected Tim Ryan: Mindfulness is the idea of paying and Girls Club of America. executive board,” she said. “I see attention to the present moment and really see- Currently, the record for most high the unbelievable potential in this ing it clearly [to] know if we’re bringing some fives in a minute is 107, each coming group to do amazing things for level of bias to it. It’s about being aware of the from a different person. this school, and I am simply proud present moment, and the practice of mindful- Donations of money or non-perishable to have the privilege to help lead ness is about cultivating that awareness. It’s food items will be accepted at the event them and accomplish the many not something that we have to go out and get. and will benefit the Cleveland communi- great things ahead of us.” It’s something that we all already have. And ty. Pizza and refreshments will be served When this new group is inau- it’s just about disciplining ourselves in a way to participants. gurated in January, the Student that cultivates that awareness so we’re not so Photo from Tonya Strong-Charles For more information, contact Ryan Union will certainly have a new distracted. Students had the opportunity to meet with Goss at [email protected]. look to it, but they said they are Ryan after his lecture. From left: Josette looking forward to working to- CN: College students, similar to congressmen, Burns, John Bannon, Julia Blanchard and CN gether in this upcoming year. have extremely busy schedules; how do you Editor in Chief Dan Cooney. Campus Safety Log

November 7, 2012 November 8, 2012 Theft reported at 5:37 p.m. Theft reported at 12:01 p.m. and 1:14 p.m.

November 9, 2012 Possession of false identifying information reported at 7:42 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 Nov. 15, 2012 Meet your 2013 student senator candidates Michael Gong: “An ideal student senate is active in all areas Emma DiPasquale: “If elected, I plan on representing the Class of 2014 on campus and is composed of a diverse group of students freshman class as well as I can and make the changes that Deirdre Byrne: “I have loved being on Student Union for who can represent other organizations, groups and the gen- you want to see in the school.” these past two years. I have never once missed a Tuesday eral population of the John Carroll community.” meeting and am always more than willing to look for ways Allison Graham: “I feel that I would be an asset to the Stu- to make it simple for students to voice their opinions and Timothy Johnson: “In this position, I will professionally relay dent Union because I am dedicated to service, and I have lots concerns.” the concerns of the student body to the school administra- of leadership experience.” tion. I will work to make the students’ voices heard and create Danielle Cappellino: “I am running for Student Union Senate positive change on campus.” Cole Hassay: “One word that can describe me is hardwork- because it has been a great opportunity to serve with a great ing, and I promise that I will carry that attribute to Student group of students this past year that just want the absolute Christopher Kent: “Student Union Senate provides me Union as a senator.” best for our school.” with the opportunity to meet and interact with students of my class.” Connor Hines: “ I am running to represent this great fresh- Chad Feeney: “I am running to keep the tradition of Greek man class, and make this year great for everyone.” Life being involved in every facet of our campus alive.” Ann Profeta: “I think that I would contribute a lot to Student Union. I have an outgoing personality and would be able to Megan Hobart: “My classmates can tell me what they want Corey Greenwade: “I will represent our students to the fullest accommodate the needs of the Carroll community.” to see on campus, and I will do my best to implement that to bring John Carroll everything that its students need to feel change.” comfortable, satisfied and educated.” Christopher Razek: “I am now running for my second term on Student Union Senate because the work is not done. I Jaslyn Ivey: “I am really dedicated to making a smooth and Michael Hager: “What I lack in intelligence I make up for have enjoyed my experience so far of working with my peers fun community. I’m very easy to talk [to] and I really do want with a strong work ethic and a natural ability to connect with to foster a more united and inclusive campus community, but to help.” others.” I truly want to do more.” Kevin Kussmaul: “If I was elected a senator, I would listen to David Markovich: “I have a proven record of being a leader Elliott Schermerhorn: “No one will ever see me quit, es- any questions/concerns/comments that you may have about on campus through my work as president of Hillel and excel in pecially when it comes to promoting the values and ideas I JCU and would then present them before the Student Union.” communicating and reaching out to students.” believe in.” Sarah Price: “I am very organized and love planning events. I Emily Stolfer: “We need people that are willing to make an ef- Class of 2016 am very outgoing and believe I would be a positive addition to fective change in our JCU community, and I am willing to work Ashley Ambrose: “Through my creativity and responsibility, I the student senate.” to make that happen.” will bring events and changes that our class would like to see. My philosophy is that every student is important!” Matthew Rebera: “As your representative, I hope to com- Class of 2015 municate your concerns, comments and questions and get Nicholas Bacon: “I want to make a positive difference for the answers.” Sam Braun: “I believe I am qualified for Student Union Senate student body.” because I have the necessary communication and leadership Timothy Schifferle: “By being able to talk with young men qualities to do what is best for the sophomore class.” Chris Barthen: “I think it is crucial that our school knows how and women not from just one group, but from the class as a their student body is feeling about hot topics around campus. I whole, I feel that I would be able to effectively represent us in Sean Calhoun: “My involvement on campus has allowed me will listen to everyone’s opinions and ideas and then try to get the senate.” to network with a variety of people, both students and faculty, those ideas put into action.” which is a great advantage to have, because I am able to Hannah Todorowski: “I believe that everyone should be able directly find out what my peers want out of their time at Carroll. Alex Bernitt: “It is very important to me to have somewhat of to influence the decisions made about activities and their way a leading voice here at John Carroll and be able to convey it to of life at college.” Quinn Cassidy: “I think I would be a great addition to this or- my fellow peers.” ganization because I have an outgoing personality and have a Kyle Vermette: “I would like to see our campus become even lot of good ideas to contribute to John Carroll’s Student Union. Paul Campbell: “I enjoy working with a team, so being active more diverse and honor all of our differences in opinion.” with the rest of the senate would be a great experience. I have Ryan Fernandez: “I want to be able to solidify already always been the one to take a leadership role.” Patrick Waldron: “I have made many friends from different established friendships and gain new ones along the way. I backgrounds and who associate themselves with different could not think of any better way to accomplish this goal than Emily Wach: “I am familiar with leadership, responsibility, people, and so I think that I will be able to receive a rounded through being fortunate enough to represent them.” dedication and open-mindedness.” idea of what the students think are problems with the school.”

From SUSPENSION, p. 1 Union vice president for student organizations] Bill Cook, it’s she said. Since all organizations are run differently, these being taken care of.” consequences have different effects on each group. In order to Another organization that was suspended is the sorority return to active status, each organization must submit a letter All presidents were made aware that if their profiles were Kappa Alpha Theta. Its president, Colleen Gallagher, declined of intent to Cook. They must also complete their profile on not updated in time, their organization would be suspended comment. LoboLink in order to regain their privileges. and considered inactive through the University. Other suspended organizations include the Anime Club, Although 18 organizations were suspended, the majority Because they neglected to update their LoboLink profiles the Cardio and Cross Training Club, the Carroll Bioethics updated their profiles in time to remain in good standing. on time, 18 organizations were suspended and are not cur- Society, European Union Simulation and the Latin American Matthew Lowe, president of the Arrupe Scholar program, rently recognized by the University. Student Association. is one of many who met this deadline. “I updated Arrupe’s One organization that has been subject to suspension for Lisa Ramsey, director of student activities, explained LoboLink profile because I have faculty advisors that this reason is Seeds of Hope. The group’s incoming president, that these suspensions have varying consequences for every reminded me numerous times to do so,” said Lowe. “I’m junior Lauren McPherson, said, “I think LoboLink made it group, and affect each organization differently. “Suspended glad I did it on time so I didn’t have to suffer the conse- confusing for all organizations, which explains why Seeds of groups lose the privilege to reserve facilities on campus, post quences. I knew the organizations would be suspended, Hope is among those clubs that are suspended. It’s a concern or publicize for their organization, request a van and request but I didn’t expect the consequences of their suspension to for our organization, but with the unfailing help of [Student funding from SOBB (Student Organization Budget Board),” be so serious.” Campus Calendar : Nov. 15 – Nov. 28

15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday Music at Midday at Middle Eastern “Guts” challenge Mass in St. Francis “Gifts that Give Thanksgiving Break the Inn Between at Student Association at 10 p.m. in the Chapel at 6 p.m. and Twice” fair trade begins after Friday Thanksgiving noon with Bluegrass fall party at 5 p.m. RecPlex. 10 p.m. holiday sale outside classes meet. Break and Bamboo, in the atrium of the CSSA office featuring Chinese the Dolan Center from 5 p.m. to and American for Science and 6 p.m. folk music. Technology.

22 Thursday 23 Friday 24 Saturday 25 Sunday 26 Monday 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday Classes resume after Nutrition clinic from Last Music at Midday Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in concert of the term, the Student Health featuring brass Center. quartet Fanfares and Flourishes, at noon in the LSC Atrium. 4 Arts & Life Nov. 15, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Black Friday: mission accepted

Alexandra Higl Tip 2: Prioritize your purchases. Arts & Life Editor

Nov. 23, 2012: Black Friday. In reality, you’re probably not going to be able Welcome to the jungle – a place deemed only fit for to buy all 103 items on your wish list because the strongest of the strong, the relentless and the cutthroat. of time constraints and limited in-store shelving A place where it is socially acceptable to have a Lindsay space. Number your items from “cannot live Lohan-style public meltdown if you don’t snatch up that without this” to “I guess it won’t kill me if I don’t bargain-priced flat screen television; a place where it is okay have this special edition Hello Kitty toaster.” Then, to unleash your inner “shopzilla” and show off your bruises group the items by each store, just to stay a little from the day, as your war wounds and badges of honor. more organized. This much-anticipated date is the Ironman for shop-a- holics across America. Months of preparation are involved. Plans of attack are initiated. Hours of scouring every adver- tisement are critical. Yet, somehow many seem to fall victim to the pressure this day of consumerism holds. Not this year. Simply follow these simple tips to better your game and improve your shopping strategies. Tip 3: Utilize technology It’s the 21st century – you might as well take advantage of the resources to enhance your plan of attack. The majority of stores offer opportu- nities to sign up for email lists, which send out previews and promotions for special events like Black Friday. Want to compare prices to make sure you’re getting the most for your money? SHOPPING There’s an app for that. According to pcmag.com, Tip 1: Don’t go solo some of the top apps that let you scan barcodes and compare prices include Amazon Price Check, Two is better than one. The more the merrier. These Barcode Hero, Barcode Scanner and Consumer age-old clichés go hand in hand with a successful Black Friday. Not only will the experience seeing your “BFF” Reports Mobile Shopper 2012. tackle that soccer mom in front of you for the last iPod Touch be more entertaining, but the more people there are, the faster you will go. As a team of united shoppers, you have each other’s backs. Each shopper brings insight of how to approach the day and whether or not a product is indeed a steal. They will be there to make sure you don’t go too loco on that poor cashier who got stuck working the craziest day of the year.

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Photos from blogcdn.com, and yahoo.com Entertainment Calendar Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week! 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 Disney’s “Beauty Imax: To the Arctic 4th Annual Compassion WJCU-FM Blizzard Bash and the Beast” Great Lakes Science from Fashion The Brothers Lounge PlayhouseSquare Center Beachwood Mall 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 12, 2 & 4 p.m. 5-9 p.m. $5 $10 $11 $30 5 The Carroll News Artswww.jcunews.com & Life Nov. 15, 2012 Pick-Up Lines Cool off with Blizzard Bash of the Week WJCU-FM holds annual benefit concert Matthew Hribar at 7 p.m. Staff Reporter The three bands that have been chosen are unique, all Clear your calendars for the Blizzard having extreme passion in their Bash – WJCU-FM’s annual benefit concert music. Oldboy is a mixture of on Nov. 18. The event will star three local roots rock and alternative folk. bands: Oldboy, The Commonwealth and Cleveland.com compared the Lowly, The Tree Ghost. The cover charge band to Mumford and Sons and is $5 and benefits the Hunger Network of Avett Brothers. Oldboy has also Greater Cleveland. Blizzard Bash will be at just celebrated the release of The Brothers Lounge, which is located be- their new album, “Covered In tween downtown Cleveland and Lakewood. Sound,” which has been getting “You must be a parking Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music will start rave reviews from local papers ticket, because you have and websites. Photos form kickstarter.com ‘fine’ written all over The Commonwealth are a Lowly, The Tree Ghost is composed of four rock group, and according to members, two men and two women. you.” The Plain Dealer, have hints of “the National, the Black Keys, Radiohead many faces of hunger in Cuyahoga and Iron and Wine.” The band recently County. The network’s services help dropped a new album called “Emerald City families from Cleveland’s inner-city Blues.” The cover of “Emerald City Blues” neighborhoods to the suburban net- seems to be of Lake Erie and the skyline of work of Greater Cleveland. Cleveland that has an initial vibe of oceanic “There are a lot of families in need splendor that makes you curious about their of food and assistance, and our mis- overall sound. sion here at WJCU is to raise as much Lowly, The Tree Ghost have a folk style. money as possible,” said Howard Scene Magazine says, “[Lowly, The Tree Regal, station manager at WJCU- “You see my friend over Ghost] transports fans to a new headspace, FM. “It’s a $5 donation to get into the one that borders fairy tales and county event, and you can listen to music all there? He wants to know fairs.” The band draws inspiration from night long. In the meantime, you can if YOU think I’M cute.” situations involving animals. The lead vo- also buy raffle tickets for great prizes calist states that listeners have to “seek the that we have. Raffle prizes include answer instead of knowing exactly what’s tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers going on.” game and tickets to the Cleveland Have a pick-up line you’d like to The entrance fee to Blizzard Bash will be Metroparks Zoo. share with us? Photos form 52weeksofcleveland.com donated to The Hunger Network of Greater With its reasonable price, charity Submit it to [email protected]. The Brothers Lounge, located Cleveland. The Network has a goal of ris- benefit, raffle prizes and critically ac- in downtown Cleveland, will be ing to the challenge of stopping hunger by claimed music, Blizzard Bash is sure to hosting Blizzard Bash. providing food and vital services to the be an event you won’t want to pass up. Fall trend watch: Boots 101 Learn what boots to wear to send a fashion message

Haley Denzak with jeans, leggings or even a cute dress or The Carroll News skirt. Riding boots are almost always made of leather, and the best can usually be purchased With the bleak early winter weather and the at a department store or DSW. Ranging in stress of classes at an all-time high, why even prices based on how much you’re willing TYPES try and look presentable … ever? Certainly to spend, riding boots are a great expense throwing on a pair of sweats and a hoodie because their durability can last for an ex- seems ideal, but for those days when you want tremely long time. to look just a little nicer, why not go for leg- For a grungy, more hipster look, try the gings, an oversized sweater and boots. combat boot. Because of its lace-up structure and OF Boots have become more and more of a leather material, the combat boot can turn any popular staple in so many people’s wardrobe look into the latest trend because of its versatility. that it is almost inevitable that everyone has Although they are sold essentially anywhere, at least one pair. With such a large variety, Target always has some great pairs that are super ranging in style, length and color, it is safe inexpensive and always fashionable. BOOTS to say boots will forever remain a huge part Boots nowadays are not only for women. The men’s desert boot is really taking over and mov- of fall attire. Photos form shefinds.com Photos form shoeswats.com First is the average rain boot. Obviously, ing into becoming a man’s more updated version The average rubber rain boot The riding boot is used in the same the usual rubber boot is made to make those of Sperrys. The boot, which can be made with is worn to keep your feet dry functionality as a rain boot, but rainy days just a little less damp. The best part leather or suede usually, comes right above the on those wet, rainy days. worn when a little more style is of rain boots is the variety. Whether they are ankles, just adding a little something different to wanted. tall, short, vibrant or neutral, they are certainly men’s wardrobe. To find a great looking pair, go functional and fashionable. to the men’s shoe section of a department store Another aspect that makes the rain boot so to ensure the most man-friendly pair. They are likeable is the affordability. For a cheap pair super stylish on any man, making the desert to last you through a season, Target has some boot a trend that will hopefully be around for amazing pairs that include wild patterns and a while. fun colors. If you want a sustainable pair that It is pretty safe to say that now people will undoubtedly last you many years to come, do not have to rely on Ugg boots to get go for the Hunter Rain Boot. The lavish and them through the cold fall and winter expensive brand has such a variety of colors seasons. While Uggs will always be a part and styles that splurging a little for yourself of our fall fashion, it is good to know that there are other boots out there ensuring is a must. Photos form johnnymetbird.com Photos form doomwear.com For those cooler days, why not go for more of a variety. So next time when it’s Desert boots, or “chukkas,” are a cold, rainy and you just want to curl up riding boots? Originally called riding boots When worn, combat boots give chic fashion for men’s footwear because of how similar they are to the boots into some sweats to go to class, try a pair a grungy look that sets a heavy that can be worn to look a bit more equestrians wear, they should hit somewhere of boots: they can completely change your fashion statement. stylish. below your knee, and are perfect to be paired gloomy mood. 6 Arts & Life Nov. 15, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News The tastiest bites around town

Abbey Vogel Karly Kovac The Carroll News It’s not always easy for college students to eat great food. Yet, there are many great options that surround us in the city of University Heights. Whether you’re looking for a night on the town, a nice quiet dinner with your parents or just a unique dining experience, you can find it right in John Carroll’s backyard. With the shuttles to take you there and prices that won’t add to your student loans, there is nothing stopping you from enjoying a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Univer- sity Heights and its surrounding cities have a great deal to offer a well-researched food connoisseur, and here are just a few of the many dining options available to John Carroll students.

The best place to go with parents.. The best place for late-night snacking.. The bestWasabi place for Steakhouse foreign cuisine... Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Trattoria Roman Garden 3725 Orange Place 14020 Cedar Road 12207 Mayfield Road Beachwood, OH 44122 University Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland, OH 44106 Wasabi Steakhouse is a high-end Japa- This is a simple, family-friendly restaurant that Located in Little Italy, this restaurant offers nese steakhouse that will rock your taste is close to campus and has half-price appetizers a cozy atmosphere and an interesting, more buds and is easy on the budget, located starting after 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 p.m. on local place to eat, different from the chains weekends, making it an affordable option for any in Beachwood. This option provides great college student’s budget. There is generally no wait your family might be accustomed to. With a food and an inviting ambiance for all din- for seating, and the food is hearty, with a great deal friendly staff, Trattoria provides high-class ers. As freshman Mitch Dinopoulos said, of variety available. According to freshman Scott service, but reservations are suggested. “Simply, it’s all in the sauce!” Soethe, “It’s nice to have such an affordable option so Though this option is a little more expensive, close that’s open late when I’m hungry after studying it is unique and authentic, making the more or an event at night and don’t have anything in my expensive price tag worth it. dorm room to make.” The best place for brunch...

The best all-around dining experience... The best place to go with friends... Melt Bar and Grilled Sterle’s Country House Bob Evans 13463 Cedar Rd, University 1401 East 55th Street 3700 Orange Place Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland, OH 44103 Beachwood, OH 44122 This restaurant-bar is close by and offers a lively A cultural and unforgettable dining experience that Looking for the perfect place for a nice cup of and fun atmosphere. Additionally, with the “make your will leave you with fond memories and a full stomach, coffee and a delectable meal on a Sunday morn- own sandwich” option, a person is always sure to find Sterle’s is definitely the place to be! Its traditional ing? Bob Evans is the place for you. “For a Sunday something delicious. There are also fun seasonal food, polka dancing and tip-top service make this brunch I would have to say the best and closest specials like Bread Pudding, the new Bomb Turkey restaurant top notch. “First of all, it’s a Slovenian/ place is Bob Evans. I can’t think of very many Thanksgiving sandwich and Hot Cranberry Apple German restaurant, and that’s my favorite kind of places I would take my mom or girlfriend but Bob Cider for those who are over 21. The restaurant is food,” said freshman Julia Bittner. “And then I like it Evans because it has good deals on their food,” open until midnight on Friday and Saturday and 11 because of the family style portions. They play polka said sophomore Chris Casey. Located right around p.m. during the week. However, the bar is open until music, and the waitresses dress in traditional outfits, the corner, this restaurant has become a campus 2 a.m. every day. making it a fun night for everyone!” favorite and is highly affordable!

Moment of the week Judy Garland’s signature blue pinafore Dorothy dress that was worn during “The Wizard of Oz” was auctioned off at $480,000 in Beverly Hills. Photo from mail.com Photo from foxnews.com Sports 7 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Nov. 15, 2012 Coming soon to an arena near you: Blue Streaks basketball The CN previews the quickly approaching seasons for JCU men’s and women’s basketball Zach Mentz John Stavole retired after eight years with the Women’s Sports Editor program. However, anyone that follows the Basketball Men’s Basketball program at all knows that head coach Mike Moran doesn’t rebuild his team each year, “Whatever it After receiving a first-round bye in the he simply reloads. Now, with a number of takes.” 2012 Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament, returning underclassmen as well as a talented That’s the the season ended earlier than anticipated for incoming freshman class, everyone on the motto for the the John Carroll University men’s basketball team will be asked to step up and step into a 2012-13 John team with a 79-74 loss to Wilmington in the new role to help lead the Blue Streaks back Carroll Univer- semifinals. to success. sity women’s While the Blue Streaks graduated seven The Blue and Gold will depend upon basketball team, seniors last season, perhaps the biggest loss the tradition that Moran and his teams have and it’s a pretty will be on the bench, as former assistant coach developed and established to carry them to admirable mot- another run at the to to live by. OAC champion- The Blue ship. With so Streaks ended much depth and the 2011-12 Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information so many play- season with a ers fighting for sour taste in Sophomore Beth Switzler, who averaged seven points per game playing time, their mouth, as last year, will be a key player for the Blue Strealks this season. Moran wants to they were ousted by the Wilmington College stressed to her team to “be quick, but don’t remind his team Quakers, 60-54, in the opening round of the hurry.” The Blue and Gold struggled to find that “nothing is Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament. any offensive rhythm early last season, after guaranteed” and After only losing two players from last playing at a slower-than-usual pace. This year, that it’s a wide- season’s team, both of whom were starters, Maravalli and the Blue Streaks are returning open race. At the the Blue Streaks now return a large core to their up-tempo offensive rhythm, while same time, so is of last year’s team. With another season of relying on depth and youth to enforce a pres- the OAC champi- experience under their belts, this year’s Blue suring defense and transition game. onship, and that’s Streaks team certainly has the talent and the With optimism on their side, the sky is a race that you veteran experience needed to compete in the truly the limit for this young, but capable, Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information can bet the Blue gauntlet that is the OAC. Blue Streaks roster as they prepare for another Head coach Mike Moran, who has over 30 years of coaching Streaks will be Head coach Kristie Maravalli took a page upcoming season of Ohio Athletic Conference experience, will look to lead JCU to an OAC championship. gunning for. out of John Wooden’s book when she has basketball. Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers working towards excellence Youthful Cavs are full of talent, but need time to build Commentary by liers might have just hit the nail on the head adding another potent scorer and playmaker players on the Cavaliers roster are 26-years- Zach Mentz when they chose Kyrie Irving with the No. 1 to partner with Irving in the backcourt. old or younger, which speaks even further to Sports Editor overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. After interviewing Cavaliers Senior V.P. the youth the team has. However, with Byron It’s been over two years since the infa- Irving then went on to win the Rookie of of Communications Tad Carper, back in Scott at the helm as head coach and Irving as mous “Decision” made by LeBron James on the Year award in his freshman campaign in February, one thing became clear to me: This the floor general, it’s clear that the Cavaliers national television, yet some Cleveland fans the NBA, proving that he’s the real deal. With franchise is on the right track to success. have a chance to build something special in still feel the sting of betrayal. Irving paired next to Tristan Thompson, the Owner Dan Gilbert, Carper and the rest of the future. Usually, when the best player in the league No. 4 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, it’s the Cavaliers front office has a goal in mind As the old adage goes, “Rome wasn’t built leaves your team and dashes down south for safe to say the Cavs had established a solid for the future, and they seem to know exactly in a day,” and the Cavaliers aren’t going to his own prerogative, there’s a bit of a rebuild- blueprint towards success. how to get there. be either. With patience, this Cavaliers team ing phase for the franchise. And that’s exactly The Cavs added on to that blueprint this The Cavaliers currently possess one of could grow into the NBA’s next version of the the situation that the Cavaliers are in. past summer when they drafted Dion Waiters the most youth-infused, yet talented, squads youthful Oklahoma City Thunder, and that’s Fortunately for Cleveland fans, the Cava- with the No. 4 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, in all of the NBA. Thirteen of the current 15 a prize worth waiting for. John Carroll Blue Streak varsity athletics: Weekend roundup Men’s Women’s Men’s Women’s Cross Country Cross Country Swimming and Diving Swimming and Diving The Blue Streaks captured an im- With junior Gabriella Kreuz and sopho- Though the Blue Streaks got out to a The women’s team was defeated on pressive ninth place finish in the NCAA more Emily Mapes at the front of the pack, rough start with a 125-90 loss to Mount Friday by Mount Union, but prevailed Division III Great Lakes Regional on the Blue Streaks claimed eighth place at the Union on Friday, Nov. 9, JCU recovered over Baldwin Wallace on Saturday. Both Saturday, Nov. 15 at Anderson University Division III Great Lakes Regional on Satur- with a 159-129 victory over the Baldwin Blue Streaks teams also took fifth place in Alexandria, Ind. day, Nov. 15 at Anderson University. Wallace Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Nov. in the Cleveland Championships. Led by freshman Patrick O’Brien After a disappointing third place finish 10. Sophomore Victoria Watson (200-yard (25:55.44), the Blue and Gold made a in the OAC Championships, the Blue and The Blue and Gold notched three first freestyle), senior Julia Adams (200-yard concerted effort to get out to a quick start. Gold were determined to leave it all on the place finishes in four events on Friday, but individual medley) and sophomore Dan- “We wanted to go out fast since we went course. Both Kreuz and Mapes, who fin- the Purple Raiders roster had too much depth ielle Ketterer (one-meter diving) all had out so slow at conference,” O’Brien said. ished 20th and 25th respectively, certainly for JCU. Junior Nick Holvey (the 100-yard first place finishes in JCU’s 133-104 loss JCU did just that, and didn’t let off the gas did so, earning All-Region honors. “I think freestyle) and freshman Filip Crncek (100- to the Purple Raiders. Adams (200-yard pedal for the rest of the race. we did well. It’s tough, we’re tired, we’ve yard breaststroke) both took home individual freestyle) and Watson (50-yard freestyle) O’Brien, who took home All-Region been fighting for a long time,” Kreuz said. first place honors. again captured wins in a 161-133 vic- honors with a 25th place finish, was fol- Freshman Hanna Sterle (71st) and junior The script was flipped against the Yellow tory over the Yellow Jackets. Sophomore lowed by senior captains Nick Wojtasik Caroline Kapela (77th) also ran solid races. Jackets, as numerous Blue Streaks posted Karyn Adams (100-yard backstroke), (65th) and Pat Burns (69th). Despite the best efforts of the top four impressive performances. Among the best freshman Lindsey Fano (1,650-yard “I think the guys fought pretty tough,” runners and the rest of the team, the squad were freshman Jacob Crain (100 and 200- freestyle) and junior Rachel Libertin JCU assistant coach Christin Handley said barely missed out on a National Champion- yard butterfly) and senior Drew Edson, who (500-yard freestyle) also finished in first after the race. ship berth. each captured two first place finishes. to help JCU’s cause.

Photo courtesty of JCU Sports Information Photo courtesty of JCU Sports Information Senior Pat Burns (right). Freshman Jacob Crain. 8 Sports Nov. 15, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News Mentz’s Minute JCU left feeling blue after 59-17 loss to Mount Union Early hopes dashed as Purple Raiders post 38 unanswered points in season finale

Joe Ginley In the second Assistant Sports Editor half, it was all Zach Mentz Mount Union. Sports Editor Burke and the Hiring D’Antoni a On a perfect fall evening at Don offense added Shula Stadium, the Blue Streaks on three more fair move for L.A. attempted to achieve the nearly touchdowns and The past week in Laker Land has impossible: defeat the seemingly a field goal, while been hectic, to say the least. invincible Purple Raiders of Mount the Raiders’ top- This exact time last week, former Union. Brimming with emotion ranked defense Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike on a senior night dedicated to 27 in the nation shut Brown was the head coach of the departing players, the Blue and down Myers and struggling Los Angeles Lakers. Gold were eager to hand the visitors the Blue Streaks Brown was obviously under fire their first OAC loss since 2005 and offense. A prom- due to his team’s lowly 1-4 start, but their first OAC road defeat in 126 ising start to the while media and fans alike criticized games. A fast start gave the Blue game for the him, it seemed to be understood that Streaks reason for optimism, but 38 Blue and Gold Brown wasn’t quite in jeopardy of unanswered points by Mount Union ended in a tough losing his job (yet). After all, despite would dash those hopes. 59-17 loss to end being 1-4, the Lakers were only five Armed with potent quarterback the season. games into the season. Mark Myers and a solid defense, Despite the And then the news broke. Brown JCU looked to have its best shot result, head had been ousted as the Lakers coach, in years to take down the Purple Photo courtesy of Greg Meehan coach Regis Sca- and numerous names began to float Raiders, the top-ranked team in Sophomore quarterback Mark Myers releases a bullet to one of his wide receivers fe remained posi- around as possible candidates for the the country among NCAA Divi- in Saturday’s loss to the Purple Raiders. A transfer from Pitt, Myers established tive. “We battled position. By the time last Saturday sion III teams. The Blue Streaks’ himself this year as one of the best signal callers in the OAC. all year, including night had come around, it seemed chances looked even better when tonight; we never likely to NBA executives and media they jumped out to an early lead. lead. On its next drive, Mount Skilliter, who burned JCU for a gave up,” he said. “I am very proud members that former Lakers coach Long snapper Robert Sason recov- Union gambled on 4th and 6 from 33-yard return. Two plays later, the of this team … we played with Phil Jackson would again return to ered a Mount Union fumble on a the JCU 32-yard line. Sophomore senior ran 25 yards for a touchdown, class and had a lot of adversity to the City of Angels for a third stint. punt return, giving JCU great field linebacker Choe Samba made them giving the Purple Raiders the lead overcome.” And then the news broke, again. position at the Mount Union 15- pay, as he sacked Burke for a loss of for good. The Blue and Gold finished the Lakers owner Jerry Buss and the yard line. Though the drive stalled, 24. Myers needed only three plays Burke added to the lead on his season with a 6-4 record, losing their front office had decided to go in a kicker Brad Marchese’s 25-yard to lead the Blue and Gold into the team’s next possession, tossing a last two games against Heidelberg different direction, opting instead field goal gave the Blue Streaks a end zone. The sophomore signal 12-yard touchdown pass to Denton. and Mount Union. Though the to hire former Phoenix Suns and 3-0 lead. Senior wide receiver Lane caller found senior tight end Ben The Blue and Gold were not beaten season did not result in a playoff ap- New York Knicks coach Mike Robilotto also achieved a milestone Madden for five yards, to give the yet, as Myers connected with junior pearance, the future remains bright D’Antoni. early in the game, setting a JCU Blue Streaks a 10-7 lead. The sturdy running back Randy Greenwood for for the Blue Streaks. Playmakers As soon as Brown was relieved season record for receiving yards JCU defense forced a three and out a 30-yard touchdown to bring the such as Myers, sophomore line- of his duties as Lakers coach, many with 1,098. “Breaking the record on Mount Union’s next drive. But score to 21-17 with 7:18 remaining backer Kevin Cope, junior wideout clamored and pleaded for the “Zen is very bittersweet; it’s great, but senior DaQuan Grobsmith fumbled in the 2nd quarter. But two Burke Alex Kline, Randy Greenwood and Master” to return once again and it was a tough night for my last the ensuing punt, giving the visitors touchdowns would put the game sophomore defensive lineman Frank save the floundering Lakers. While football game,” he said. the ball back. Fortunately, for the out of reach. The first came at the Pines will all be back next year. reports have indicated that Jackson The explosive Mount Union third consecutive drive, the JCU end of a 14-play, 85-yard drive, Some young, talented players, such was prepared to accept the Lakers’ offense, led by sophomore quar- defense stepped up to the occasion, when Burke scored on a 12-yard as sophomore running back Domi- offer, he didn’t bite soon enough. terback Kevin Burke, answered stopping the Purple Raiders on 4th run. On Mount Union’s next posses- nic De La Riva and sophomore Let me be clear: Mike D’Antoni JCU’s field goal with an eight- and 2 at the JCU 16. sion, Burke connected with Collins linebacker Jimmy King, are also is no Phil Jackson. He’s not even play, 75-yard scoring drive. With Following an unsuccessful drive once again, this time for an 80-yard quickly climbing up the depth chart. close. But D’Antoni is a very good a 21-yard touchdown pass from to begin the second quarter, the bomb on the first play of the drive. Blue Streaks fans definitely have coach in his own regard and is cer- Burke to wideout Jasper Collins, Blue Streaks were forced to punt Suddenly, the Blue and Gold were reason to hope that next year will be tainly a step up from Mike Brown. the Purple Raiders claimed a 7-3 to Mount Union running back Blair trailing 35-17 going into halftime. a breakout season for JCU. D’Antoni will come into the new position already having the respect of Steve Nash, who thrived by winning two MVPs in D’Antoni’s “seven seconds or less” offense Roller-coaster ride ends in defeat for Blue Streaks during their time together in Phoe- nix. D’Antoni also commands the Women’s soccer fall in OAC Championships, but many players earn accolades respect of Kobe Bryant, as Bryant Jake Hirschmann players in the OAC. grew up admiring D’Antoni during Staff Reporter Sophomore forward his playing days in Italy. Kay Akerly, who led D’Antoni, who resigned as the Although rarely the favorite, the team with 13 goals Knicks coach on March 14, is the underdog spirit of this Blue this year, was named known for his use of the pick and Streaks team showed all season, forward of the year roll offense. Now he has the two as they fought through injury and for the entire OAC. best pick and roll players in the adversity and played their way all Along with Akerly, ju- league to run it with in Nash and the way to the Ohio Athletic Con- nior midfielder Genny Dwight Howard. D’Antoni is also ference Championship, where they Georgen was named to criticized for his lack of emphasis on eventually fell to Ohio Northern the All-OAC first team, defense, but considering he has the University, 2-0. with 3 goals, 5 assists NBA’s best defender, Howard, as Although they did not finish and a game-winning well as Metta World Peace (a former the season as OAC champions, the goal to her name. Defensive Player of the Year) and season was far from a lost cause. And let us not forget Bryant (a nine-time All-Defensive Finishing with only two conference sophomore goalkeeper first teamer), something tells me that losses in the regular season landed Haley McDonald. Mc- will change. them at sixth in the conference and Donald had a stellar Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information The Lakers were also looking for propelled them into OAC Tourna- sophomore campaign Sophomore Kay Akerly dribbles down the pitch in a match earlier in the a long-term head coach, rather than ment play. After a dramatic game for the Blue Streaks and season. The forward was a major playmaker for JCU this year. a maximum two-year deal with Phil against Capital University that went was a huge contributor Jackson. Hiring the “Zen Master” into penalty kicks, the Blue Streaks in the team’s finals run. This year, Kenner and Kristen Profeta will be that three-peat into the finals,” Mc- obviously would have been like celebrated their way to the OAC she finished with a fantastic 0.99 missed, but the lady Blue Streaks Donald said. buying a $100,000 Ferrari, but they Championship and ended up settling goals against average and eight have some more than capable play- Overall, a season that many were can’t exactly complain with having for a very impressive second place shutouts, while playing every single ers waiting in the wings, ready to expecting to be mediocre turned out a $50,000 Mercedes as a consola- finish, blowing preseason expecta- game. step up. to be a pleasant surprise for every- tion prize. tions out of the water. The John Carroll women look to “Next year we will be ready for one. The team finished with an im- Follow @ZachMentz on This season, of course, would be in good shape next year, return- what coach Mike [Marich] wants pressive record of 9-7-4, identical to Twitter or email him at have been much different if not for ing almost their entire squad. Se- and be able to put our team into a the year prior, and ended up second [email protected] the spectacular play of some the best niors Amanda Buxton, Mackenzie position to score more. We want in the OAC Tournament. Sports 9 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Nov. 15, 2012 Looking back at the Blue and Gold’s award-winning season Men’s soccer catches fire at the end of the season, but falls in OAC championship Beckie Reid leading scorer, freshman Keegan Ross, no son. Potocnik is Staff Reporter less than one minute later, assisted by Nate the first JCU Bascom. player since Jar- The men’s soccer team fell to the No. Overall, the team outscored their op- ed Huelsman in 5 Ohio Northern Polar Bears in Ada, Ohio ponents (15-14), although Ohio Northern 1997 and 1998 last Sunday by a final score of 2-0 in the (20-2) won its third league tournament to receive All- Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament crown. In the last five years, they came in OAC honors championship. fourth place. The team has an automatic bid during his first Déjà vu kicked in as the Blue Streaks to the NCAA Tournament. two years in the headed onto the field for their second OAC Senior goalkeeper Carl Contrascier program. “[We] championship match in as many years. Last made eight saves in comparison to Ohio had high expec- year, the Blue and Gold lost to the Polar Northern’s three. tations of win- Bears by a score of 5-0. “As disappointing [as] it is to lose in the ning an OAC The beginning of the season was rough, conference championship game for the sec- title and mak- as they lost four in a row in the first few ond year in a row, we are extremely proud of ing the NCAA Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information weeks of September, but that might have how we finished the season,” said JCU head Tournament. The team celebrates after a goal during a game earlier in the been what they needed. coach Hector Marinaro. “Unfortunately, Unfortunately, season. The Blue Streaks had a solid season, advancing all the Then the team did a 180: they went on right now we are in the same conference as we fell short,” way to the OAC championship game before losing to ONU. an eight-game winning streak. one of the top teams in the country. In our said Potocnik. “As we look forward to 2013, I am ex- The first 37 minutes of the championship last 13 games we only lost twice, and they “However, with such a young team, this year tremely excited about our team. We only game was a defensive battle, leaving both were both to ONU, which is ranked fifth in was great for all of the younger guys to gain lose two starters to graduation, and we bring teams scoreless. the country.” experience and learn what it takes ... so next back a wealth of talent,” said Marinaro. Ohio Northern kept the Blue Streaks on Despite losing seven seniors (Carl Con- year we can accomplish our goals.” “The program has grown tremendously, as an even playing field until the last 10 min- trascier, Ion Coada, Thor Eriksen, Jeff De- Also receiving honors were Boban we are two to three deep at every position utes of the game. The first goal was scored marchi, Geoff Bloom, Wycliffe Odhiambo Cancar, Eriksen, Contrascier and Trezciak going into next season. We look forward by senior midfielder Chris Matejka on a and Jerry Rubino), JCU still has a lot of as second team All-OAC selections, and to starting our preseason early with an in- bicycle kick in the 38th minute. The ball young talent on the roster. freshman Jimmy Matina was named honor- ternational trip to Canada in early August was in the air when Matejka connected to Returning for the Blue Streaks next year able mention. before returning for the start of training the lower right corner of the goal. is sophomore Brian Potocnik. Potocnik led Contrascier allowed only 20 goals this camp. We expect to see strong competition John Carroll was issued a couple of the team in points (17) and assists (9) along season with 63 saves. This dominant goal- at all the starting positions, so we expect to yellow cards, which set them back men- with four goals of his own, earning first keeper was named second team All-OAC in be challenging for the OAC regular season tally. ONU’s second goal came from their team All-OAC honors by the end of the sea- 2011 and recorded five shutouts in 2012. and playoff titles in 2013.” Around the OAC: Recapping the 2012 football season Mount Union runs the table again; Baldwin Wallace implodes following announcement Joe Ginley first round. Heidelberg owes much of its suc- season 7-1, the Yellow Jackets were hit with a and 22 touchdowns on the year. Assistant Sports Editor cess to its one-two punch of quarterback Mi- big piece of bad news. University officials had Muskingum: The Muskies had a rough Mount Union: For the 7th consecutive chael Mees and running back Cartel Brooks, found irregularities in financial aid decisions start to season, stumbling to a 1-7 record be- year, the Purple Raiders navigated the OAC as well as a stout defense. for “a small pecentage” of Baldwin Wallace’s fore wining its last two games against Capital gauntlet without losing to earn their 21st con- Otterbein: Tim Doup led the Cardinals approximately 500 student-athletes, and de- and Marietta. secutive OAC crown. Sophomore quarterback to a solid 8-2 record in his first year as head cided to voluntarily remove all its teams from Capital: The Crusaders had a tough time Kevin Burke led the way for Mount Union, as coach, a great improvement over Otterbein’s postseason play. The football team lost its final kickstarting its offense this season, scoring the first-year starter racked up a total of 3,120 3-7 finish in 2011. Cornerback Anthony two games to Mount Union and Heidelberg an average of 13.5 points per game, leading yards and 34 touchdowns. The Purple Raiders Korpieski was arguably the best player for following the announcement. to a record of 2-8. will host Christopher Newports (Va.) in the the Cardinals, as he intercepted six passes, Ohio Northern: The Polar Bears began Wilmington: The Quakers’ 33-game first round of the playoffs on Saturday. three of which he returned for touchdowns. the season with high hopes, but ended the year losing streak came to an end this year, but Heidelberg: The Student Princes earned But despite the solid play of Korpieski and with a disappointing record of 4-6. The team the team only managed a 1-9 record on the their first-ever playoff appearance with a 9-1 the defense, Otterbein could not beat Mount had a tough time winning close games, losing season. season. With its lone loss coming to Mount Union and Heidelberg, failing to score a point three out of its four games that were within Marietta: Despite a couple of close Union, Heidelberg snagged an at-large bid in both games. seven points. Quarterback Tate Humphrey had chances, the Pioneers could not pick up a win and will host Wittenberg on Saturday in the Baldwin Wallace: After starting out the a good season, racking up 2,288 totals yards this season, finishing the year at 0-10. Streaks of the Week

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Mark Myers Gabriella Kreuz Patrick O’Brien Danny Potter Drew Edson sophomore junior freshman junior senior The quarterback threw for Kreuz led the pack for the The freshman phenom cap- The forward tallied eight Thanks to two first place 230 yards and two touchdowns Blue Streaks on Saturday at tured All-Region honors on points this weekend, helping finishes by Drew Edson, the in Saturday’s 59-17 loss to the Great Lakes Regional Saturday at the Great Lakes JCU defeat Youngstown State Blue and Gold managed to beat Mount Union. Myers was a Championships, finishing in Regional Championships with and Slippery Rock. Potter Baldwin Wallace on Saturday, key part of the team’s suc- 20th, with a time of 22:21.24. a time of 25:55.44. O’Brien’s notched a hat trick and an assist 159-120. The senior claimed cess this season, finishing the The junior helped the Blue and 25th place finish allowed JCU vs. the Penguins on Friday and first place in the 200-yard year with 2,855 yards and 25 Gold to an eighth place finish to claim its first All-Region one goal and three assists vs. (1:49.09) and 500-yard free- touchdowns. in the meet. runner since 2006. Slippery Rock on Saturday. styles (5:19.66). 10 Nov. 15, 2012 Worldwww.jcunews.com News The Carroll News Firing Lane Around the World 2 1 2 3 4 2 2 Samuel Lane World News Editor Getting our bearings Well, the election is over. Regardless of any desires to bring about political bicker- ing, I am just going to say in the most print -appropriate fashion, stop! I get it, many are annoyed by the results that developed on Nov. 6. Those who are not still remain doubtful in their minds that anything will truly change. Overall, the votes cast were against “the other guy,” whether it was Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama. First off, I will just briefly clear up what has been already spoken of: the fate of the Re- 1 publican Party. The 2012 election was much Fiscal cliff looms over Washington more of a Republican loss than a Democratic win. It was incredible that the GOP was able Speaker of the House John Boehner to receive as much a percentage of the popular (R-OH), responds to a reporter’s vote as they did! question on Nov. 9 on Capitol Hill. Truthfully, the party brought about its Boehner has claimed that the solution own troubles with the 2008 financial crisis, to avoiding the fiscal cliff should which occurred under a Republican admin- istration. The only benefit they had was that include lower taxes, revising the tax a Democratic Congress was also in power code and eliminating special interests at the time. Republicans would have been loopholes. wise to be a little more cooperative. Instead, The speaker has been under the 2010 midterm elections proved a curse immense pressure to sit down with disguised as a blessing for the party, lead- President Barack Obama and work ing to more blame being directed on the on the looming fiscal cliff that will party than President Obama. During a similar be approaching at the beginning of Democratic re-election scenario, Woodrow 2013. Aside from dealing with the Wilson was asked why he did not retaliate Democrats, Boehner must be able against attacks from his Republican opponent to persuade fellow Republicans Charles Evans Hughes. Noticing the trouble to negotiate with the president Hughes was bringing to his own cause, Wil- on certain cuts for the budget, as son responded, “Never murder a man who is indicated in the media. It is still committing suicide.” Indeed, 96 years later unclear how far each side will give in Obama could have easily said the same for to avert the crisis. the Republicans. AP Now, the Republicans should consider but not devote their time to figuring out what they Katelyn DeBaun defense program will be cut, translating to opposed to raising the taxes on wealthy did wrong, at least for the remainder of the Staff Reporter $55 billion overall. The same amount of Americans to percentages as high as year. It is true, they have been struck with a money will be taken from education and the Clinton-era tax rates. Speaker of the serious setback. But they have been in situa- Following the re-election of President the Transportation Security Administration. House John Boehner (R-OH) has declared tions like this before (Democrats too). Eventu- Obama last week, Washington’s current More worrisome, however, is that the Bush- that raising taxes would “destroy 700,000 ally, they will find their way back to success. priority is tackling the oncoming fiscal cliff era tax cuts are set to expire Dec. 31. While American jobs,” according to The Wash- However, I would suggest that they find a that could possibly put the United States they were originally meant to do so two ington Post, because the tax increase would GOP version of Bill Clinton before they find back into a recession. years ago, Obama agreed to extend them on likely affect small business owners above the next Ronald Reagan to lead the party. The United States faces $1.2 trillion in the condition that Republicans in Congress many other Americans. Both parties are going to have to come tax increases and spending cuts if Congress agreed to extend unemployment benefits. Last week, the Congressional Budget together over the next few months. This is not cannot find a way to decrease the deficit If the Bush-era tax cuts expire without a Office reported that if a compromise over for the sake of looking good to the American that totaled over $1 trillion in fiscal year compromise on their replacement, income the fiscal cliff is not reached, the economy people (though it would not hurt), but for 2012. Issues at hand are the debt ceiling, tax rates will increase exponentially, the will fall into a recession, and the unem- the sake of the country. Normally, I am not reductions in defense and non-defense child tax credit will be cut in half and the ployment percentage is likely to reach 9.1 too fond of government intervention. But spending, the Bush-era tax cuts and more. American Opportunity Tax Credit, a tax percent by next autumn, if not before. They this is a situation that leaves no better option If nothing is done to prevent the fiscal cliff, credit for college students, will expire. also report that the spending cuts and tax on the table. The Republicans will simply it will lead to the highest increase of the In response to worries over the fiscal increases would cut the deficit by $503 have to realize that they are going to have deficit in one year since 1969. cliff, Obama said that he does not want billion over the course of the next year, to concede on tax hikes and military spend- Currently, visible effects stemming to raise taxes on middle-income families, but that it would cost the nation millions ing. Democrats are not innocent either. If the from the fears of the oncoming fiscal cliff seniors and students, but explained that of jobs. However, if the Bush-era tax rates Republicans move half way, they will then take their place in the stock market. Last he believes that the wealthiest Americans were extended, the nation’s gross domes- have to cut heavy spending on programs such week, The New York Times reported that should have to pay more in taxes than they tic product would expand by 2.2 percent. as social security. Some of these actions may Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index fell 17 do currently. He has also said that he will Additionally, if Obama’s desire for the come across as harsh, but it is reality for the points, or 1.2 percent, the lowest level since provide tax credits to businesses that cre- extension of unemployment benefits is met, United States. early August. Many investors are worried ate jobs and provide education for people the GDP will continue to expand to almost Let me just finish by saying that the Ameri- about the effects of the fiscal cliff and the looking to expand upon skills that can gain three percent. can public has a responsibility as well. We likelihood of the United States entering a them employment. While a long deadlock in Congress is were the ones who elected many of these men recession in early 2013 Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress not expected, it would be better to see a and women into office. It is their job to reflect Failure to compromise means automatic have a different plan to avert the oncoming bipartisan compromise reached long before the views of their constituents. If you disap- cuts in spending. Ten percent of every financial crisis. They remain completely the deadline. prove, you need to let your voice be heard, not just sit back and say that all politicians are corrupt. Just think: are our leaders really Do you believe that President Obama, doing what I sent them to do? If the answer along with fellow Democrats and Repub- is yes, then consider if this is what is best for jcunews.com Poll the country. If you disagree, do not hesitate to licans, will be able to find a solution to speak up before it is too late. We have done the fiscal cliff before the deadline? this before, and we can do it again! Vote for your choice at Contact Sam Lane at [email protected] www.jcunews.com poll. World News 11 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Nov. 15, 2012 2 JCU’s international students’ opinions on election Abbey Vogel very repetitive. not really have political parties or even an should be counted based on the number of Staff Reporter As for the final days of the campaign, election process that considers the public votes each party receives within the state, Alvine said that America’s voting style opinion. She said she especially liked the rather than one party winning an entire Presidential elections in Ohio have is different because the polls and voting debates, because she felt that even though state. always been controversial and time con- centers close at different times, while in both men disagreed, they were still friendly However, Sastre-Esteban said, “It has suming. The barrage of television ads and France the entire nation is under one time and would be friends after the campaign, been very lucky for me being here in the YouTube infomercials is simply a part of zone. Therefore, in France, election results too. U.S. during the presidential election be- the election process for most people living are not released gradually, but all at once. Zheng said she was impressed because cause I have had the opportunity to follow in a swing state. For this reason, it is easy Alvine said she likes that in France the so many of the students at American uni- the campaign, the most important presiden- to forget that the American election process news stations play the national anthem versities watched the debates and vote- tial election in the world, live.” is unique and complex. before showing a picture of the person counting processes together. Zheng had Filip Crncec, a freshman from Croatia, However, to international students who will be president for the next five never seen something like this before, and also enjoyed objectively watching the pres- visiting America for the first time, this years. Altogether, Alvine was happy with she said it was wonderful to see people so idential election process here in America. year’s presidential election presented a rare the election results. “In France we really passionate about the results of the election. However, like Sastre-Esteban, Crncec dis- glimpse of the election process within the appreciate Obama, especially because of “I hope that one day in China we will have agrees with the electoral college. He said, USA. Four students studying at John Car- universal health care, and I think people in something like that,” she said. “The main difference [between the USA. roll University explained their views on this Italy and Spain do, too,” she said. “When Alvaro Sastre-Esteban, a freshman and Croatia] is that we elect our president year’s presidential campaign and the U.S. the president has a good relationship with international student from Spain, said he by the results of the popular vote and not election process. the other countries, that is a good sign.” was surprised by the media ad campaigns by the results of the Electoral College. In Alvine Djigo is a 16-year-old exchange A freshman international student from from both parties, saying that there were my opinion, the electoral college is really a student from France who also followed China, Rebecca Zheng, also enjoyed too many ads and that he did not understand dumb thing and should be replaced.” the 2008 election, but has never been in watching the American presidential elec- why the candidates were saying bad things From the inside looking out, the battle America during a presidential campaign. tion process for the first time. Zheng was about their opponents instead of talking between Republicans and Democrats that Djigo said she was amazed by how much impressed that all registered 18-year-olds about what they would do in office. comes every four years is always the same, United States citizens discuss politics in in America are allowed to vote. She said He said the presidential election in the with mudslinging on both sides and party everyday life. She said that in France, no that in China, only a few party leaders are United States is similar to that in Spain, conventions that are covered extensively one likes to talk about whom they voted for, allowed to choose the next president, so except the U.S. candidates meet for three by major news networks. However, a quick calling the issue a “tricky subject.” Djigo many citizens do not care about politics debates instead of one. Sastre-Esteban does conversation with John Carroll’s many in- went on to say that the media coverage was because they feel their opinion does not not like that the United States has a voting ternational students reminds citizens how a little bit annoying, especially the ads on matter in the long run. process where the Electoral College decides the American election process uniquely fits YouTube that could not be skipped and were Zheng went on to say that China does how the state will vote, saying that votes into the wider global community. 3 Legalized marijuana changes state governments

Silvia Iorio all of Washington’s largest counties. As several of the battleground states during Staff Reporter for Colorado, prosecutors are still review- the election. He made no mention about ing their own pending cases for marijuana any marijuana laws and therefore many On Election Day Tuesday, citizens possession, because it is too soon to decide users of marijuana take this as consent for across the nation were watching history whether these cases should be dropped. the legalization. The federal government in the making. Not only did voters’ bal- As for how the law exists right now, has no more time to talk about marijuana lots have the candidates nominated for adults in Colorado are able to possess legalization, as marijuana did get 50,000 each political party, but in certain states up to an ounce and six marijuana plants. more votes than Obama last Tuesday. In and cities, issues and amendments were This excludes the public use of driving the end, the federal government still has voted upon. Colorado and Washington while “intoxicated.” Commercial sales for the power to ultimately decide. passed ballot action legalizing the sale marijuana in Colorado could be possible College students are all over the news AP and possession of marijuana. This means by 2014; and for now, lawmakers can about the new marijuana laws. A spokes- Colorado residents cheer after learning the herb can be used recreationally, which write regulations on how it can be sold. man for the University of Washington said the news of the state’s new marijuana is a monumental move in the drug policy In Washington, marijuana possession of it won’t tolerate someone walking around legalization laws. Despite this, it of society today. an ounce or less is allowed. This could campus smoking a blunt. Even though remains illegal at the federal level. Marijuana in Washington and Colorado become legal on Dec. 6. In order for the Colorado and Washington approved the will now have the same treatment of to- measure to become legal, the measure legalization, college campuses won’t As some officials described it, they do bacco and alcohol. State regulations will must not be blocked, and it could take up be welcoming of such products on their not want their education funded by “pot apply, and, eventually, in the long run, it to a year. property. money.” In the end, supporters do have could be taxed. Colorado and Washington Federal response is the enemy for those The only thing the states can do is wait things to fear: the federal government and, are waiting to see if federal authority who praise these new laws. Marijuana and hope the federal government doesn’t for college students, campus policies. For would enforce any drug laws. business owners are going to fear any fight against it. Colorado and Washington now, residents will have to make do with Still, any pending misdemeanor cases response from the feds. The easement are also going to have to fight to uphold what they have. Certainly, opponents will of marijuana possession were dropped in comes from Obama’s previous visits to their laws even on college campuses. do all they can to minimize use. 4 Petraeus resigns from CIA amid affair investigation The Associated Press brought an end to his storied career emerged Petraeus to resign as head of the intelligence there. This avoids creating an email trail that as President Barack Obama hunted for a agency. is easier to trace. CIA Director David Petraeus was shocked new CIA director and members of Congress Petraeus and Broadwell apparently used Broadwell had co-authored a biography to learn last summer that his mistress was questioned why a trick known titled “All In: The Education of General David suspected of sending threatening emails the months- to terrorists and Petraeus,” published in January. In the pref- warning another woman to stay away from long probe was teenagers alike, ace, she said she met Petraeus in the spring of him, former staff members and friends told kept quiet for so to conceal their 2006 while she was a graduate student at the The Associated Press Monday. long. email traffic, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, If you were to diagram the increasingly Kelley be- one of the law and she ended up following him on multiple tangled sex scandal involving former CIA Di- gan receiv- enforcement of- trips to Afghanistan as part of her research. rector David Petraeus, nearly all lines would ing harassing ficials said. Broadwell and Petraeus have each been lead back to one person: Jill Kelley, a 37-year- emails in May, Rather than questioned by FBI agents twice in recent old Tampa socialite who hosted parties for the according to transmitting weeks, both acknowledging the affair in nation’s top military brass. Petraeus, who led two federal law emails to the separate interviews. The FBI’s most recent U.S. military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, enforcement other’s inbox, interviews with Broadwell and Petraeus both resigned his CIA post Friday, acknowledging officials. They, they composed occurred during the week of Oct. 29, days his extramarital affair with Broadwell and too, spoke only AP at least some before the election, one of the law enforce- expressing deep regret. on condition Then Gen. David Petraeus with biographer and messages and, ment officials said. They notified Obama’s She also met Gen. John Allen while he of anonymity mistress Paula Broadwell. Petraeus resigned instead of trans- director of national intelligence, James Clap- was at Central Command, and now inves- because they as director of the CIA when the affair between mitting them, left per, of the investigation on Tuesday Nov. 6, tigators are looking at 20,000-plus pages of them in a draft Election Day. were not autho- the two came to light during an investigation documents and emails between Kelley and rized to speak folder or in an Clapper urged Petraeus to resign. Clapper by the FBI. Allen, some of which have been described publicly about electronic “drop- informed the White House late Wednesday, as “flirtatious.” The general has denied any the matter. The box,” the official and aides informed the president Thursday wrongdoing. emails led Kelley to report the matter, even- said. Then the other person could log onto morning, before Petraeus came to personally New details of the investigation that tually triggering the investigation that led the same account and read the draft emails hand in his resignation letter. 12 Business & Finance Nov. 15, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News money mart European banks seek central bank safety

Anthony Ahlegian many’s Deutsche Bank, U.K.’s HSBC Bank by regulators in many European countries. Asst. Business & Finance Editor and Switzerland’s Credit Suisse Bank. These A spokeswoman from French global bank- banks have increased the amount they have ing group BNP Paribas SA stated in a WSJ Despite gradual signs that large European been holding in central banks by 84 percent report, “We are taking a prudent approach and banks are beginning to “regain their finan- since the end of 2010 across six consecutive building our liquidity buffer in anticipation of Andrew Martin cial footing” from recent decades of debt quarters of increased deposits. This gives forthcoming liquidity regulations which have Business & Finance Editor struggles, The Wall Street Journal reports implications that not yet been finalized.” that Europe’s biggest banks are continuing to the European banks This statement refers Following the election, U.S. display distrust in the financial system. are continuing to to international bank- stocks see record lows With investors’ confidence in banks across seek safety for their liquidity rules that are Europe becoming dismal over the last four cash deposits that still being worked on. Bloomberg reported that in the days fol- years, Europe’s financial system continues central banks can BNP Paribas SA has lowing the announcement of President Barack to face hardship. This hardship stems from offer, even though it increased the amount it Obama’s re-election, U.S. stocks had their the European debt crisis, a fire ignited in late is not profitable. is depositing at central most significant weekly decline since June of 2009, when a new government in Greece Frederic Oudea, banks every quarter this year. With a Republican majority in the revealed that its predecessors had concealed chief executive of since at least mid-2011, House of Representatives, the debates regard- enormous deficits. This fire has been kept French bank Societe including $44 billion ing the budget and fiscal policy are due to ablaze by continuous bailouts, leading to Generale SA, stated deposited at the Federal become quite heated in the coming months. investor uncertainty. Banks across Europe in a WSJ report that Reserve Bank of New From talkvietnam.com Investors did not take the election results have represented that this hardship is still parking large sums York during this past lightly, as this drop in the market shows expec- alive by continuing a trend to store money at of money in central Flags representing eurozone countries. third quarter. tations for the future of business in the United central banks. banks provides “a Going forward, States. Regardless of who you voted for in last According to a WSJ analysis of a dozen wonderful reassurance” to regulators and banks across Europe may slow down the week’s election, this news is concerning as it large European banks’ third quarter financial investors. pace of storing money in central banks as affects the country from top to bottom. statements, $1.43 trillion of cash are on de- Oudea said, “I think it’s related to the confidence is established with investors in If the markets do not pick themselves up posit by these banks at various central banks stress probably around the system.” The order to fuel money into the economy by and business does not grow at a sustainable as of Sept. 30. Some of the large European WSJ recently reported that “the incentive to selling shares and issuing debt, caused by a rate, then the economy, as well as American banks included in The WSJ’s analysis are Ger- embrace caution” for banks is also stimulated need for profit and growth. jobs, could be at stake. That being said, it is more important than ever that Democrats and Republicans work together to turn our economy and market around. Yelp poised to succeed after tough quarter Specifically, Bloomberg stated that utilities and phone companies saw the most dramatic Patrick Burns ficer Robert Krolik said that proceeds from its future. This will largely be derived from drops in price, as many were left with ques- Staff Reporter the ads will be “flat-to-down” mostly as a three major factors. tions regarding how the possible dividend result of “execution challenges in that part of First, Yelp recently completed the acquisi- tax rise could affect these investments. The Although Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) may the business.” tion of Qype GmbH. Qype is Europe’s largest S&P 500 (SPX) fell by 2.4 percent, and the not have the most attractive share price at the In combination with the advertising review website and will very likely be a great Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a fall of moment, they are doing a fair job of position- problems, costs are also rising. Stock-based fit for Yelp’s business model. 2.1 percent. ing themselves for the future. compensation costs were a large part of this, This will not show results before the year’s A topic that is all over the news lately is The San Francisco company provides a re- as they rose 60 percent to $2.3 million. Total end, as there are integration hurdles that must the approaching fiscal cliff. The fiscal cliff is view service of a wide array costs and expenses also be taken first. But once implemented, it will the $607 billion in tax increases and federal of businesses. The website rose 49 percent to $38.3 be a great asset, as the site has a strong base. spending cuts that will be put into effect this is completely user-driven million as an effect of Qype is in 13 countries, has over two coming January. and gives insight into what increased sales and mar- million reviews and about 15 million visitors It is vital that Congress can work together consumers think about any- keting costs. per month. to put together a solution to divert the econ- thing from the local pizza The markets are grill- Next, Yelp will begin to capitalize on its omy from dropping off of the fiscal cliff. It place to auto services. ing Yelp for its current mobile users. It will do this by displaying ads is estimated that the U.S. economy could see for the first time on its app. This will begin in Despite some bright From Lazytechguys.com performance. The com- a 0.5 percent slowdown in 2013 if nothing is spots, Yelp has been strug- pany was priced around the current quarter and will cost advertisers Yelp CFO Robert Krolik. done to deter the economy and the plans for gling since its March IPO. $24 per share earlier in similar to what they pay for on their standard the tax increases and spending cuts, according In both of its first two earn- the week, but has re- site. to the Congressional Budget Office. ings announcements, Yelp posted a net loss. cently fallen to as low as $20.51. This could prove to be a pool of revenues While the election saw Republicans and Although this quarter Yelp narrowed down This reduction in price indicates a 15 per- that has gone untapped until now. Also in the Democrats spar in political ads, television the loss to its lowest level in quite some cent loss, the largest since the company went mobile arena, Yelp was just integrated into debates and campaign speeches, one thing is time, the company still posted a loss of $2 public. A silver lining remains, however, as Apple’s map application. for certain. Both parties need to be concerned million. this is still about 37 percent higher than its As Apple clients begin to use this more with how the fiscal cliff will affect the United What is driving this loss for the most part initial price of $15. frequently, Yelp could see an influx of new States of America as a whole. The Democrats is advertising, one of the key revenue drivers Despite all of the bad news that is being visitors, which could be positive news for won the presidency for four more years, but for companies like Yelp. Chief Financial Of- reported, Yelp still has some good things in those invested in the user-driven website. what will they do with that responsibility and influence? The country cannot afford another eco- nomic downturn or recession. The federal government has the ability to work together Cleveland Company Spotlight to achieve an end that sees the economy grow and steer clear of the fiscal cliff. It just remains to be seen how that will be done, and if the politicians can put bipartisanship aside and set the economy back on track for the Lincoln Electric foreseeable future. Contact Andrew Martin at • Industrial manufacturing [email protected] • Company headquarters in Euclid, Ohio From yadig.com • Approximately 8,500 employees • Founded in 1895 • Public company, traded on NASDAQ as Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (LECO) • CEO & President: John M. 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@John Kerry: Shoulda @jcuSQUIRREL: Everything voted for me, I had 3 purple is nuts! hearts! #heroOrZero #Nuts Editorial 17 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Nov. 15, 2012 Editorial Late to the game? The Office of Student Activities suspended 18 student orga- nizations for failing to update their online profiles on LoboLink by the Nov. 2 deadline. LoboLink, which is a website that lists information about the various John Carroll University student organizations, replaces OrgSync. The actions of the OSA have greatly affected the activities of the suspended organizations. Although it is the student leaders’ responsibility to fulfill the given requirements, the punishment handed down to these organizations is unfair and excessive. The organizations affected, including Rhapsody Blue, Kappa

Alpha Theta and Seeds of Hope, may not apply for reinstate-

ment until December, provided that they submit a letter of intent to Student Union’s vice president for student organizations and complete their LoboLink profile. Suspended organizations have also been banned from reserv-

ing rooms on campus, holding events and requesting vans or

funds from the Student Organizations Budget Board. They also cannot advertise or post announcements. If they want to continue attracting members, scheduling programming and participating in a vibrant campus environ- “ ment, organizations need to meet the deadline. The Office of Student Activities, which administrates LoboLink, needed to more clearly advertise both the deadline Cartoon by Nicholas Sciarappa and consequences for failure to meet it. Student organization leaders may not have realized that the repercussions for failing NOTABLE QUOTABLE to update their LoboLink profiles were so severe. In addition, students may need more education on how to use the new website. As several presidents have expressed, they would “I think that from very early ages we see struggle as an have corrected the issues with their profiles had they known indicator that you’re just not very smart. It’s a sign of low what the problems were. Suspension of student organizations does not make for a ability — people who are smart don’t struggle, they just lively and diverse campus community. Students and adminis- naturally get it, that’s our folk theory. Whereas in Asian trators can both do their part to make sure this doesn’t impact students in the future. cultures they tend to see struggle more as an opportunity.” — Jim Stigler, a psychology professor at UCLA, Editorial on the differences between Eastern and Western learning processes Parking problems ... as per usual “ At most universities, students are allowed to have a car and park it on university property after purchasing a parking permit. The price for a parking permit at JCU is more than twice as much HIT & miss as a pass at Baldwin Wallace University. This has caused some Hit: Thanksgiving is only a week away miss: Israel fired warning shots into to question the reasons why it costs so much more to have a car Syria after a mortar shell hit a target in Golan Heights, which is currently at John Carroll. occupied by Israelis. They are the first shots fired between the groups Baldwin Wallace charges $65 a semester and $130 for a year- since the Yom Kippur War in 1973 Hit/miss: Almost 70 years after India’s long pass, while JCU charges $175 per semester and $325 for independence from Great Britain, Britain halts its financial assistance to the year. the former colony (hit for Great Britain, miss for India) Hit: “Skyfall,” the BW has 1,700 parking spots, while there are 1,541 spots at JCU. 23rd installment in the James Bond series, premiered last Friday miss: All students who apply for a permit receive one. The University’s Retired Gen. David Petraeus resigned from his post as CIA director last capacity to provide parking for all who want it is the reason the Friday after it was found that he was having an extramarital affair with the prices are so high, according to the JCU parking coordinator. woman who wrote his biography Hit: As of last Tuesday’s election, more A difference of 159 parking spots shouldn’t make that much of women than ever are members of the United States Senate miss: A mas- a difference in price. Such a price difference would make sense if sive explosion in an Indianapolis neighborhood leaves two dead and over JCU’s capacity was substantially lower. 200 homeless Hit/miss: The first snow miss: The American economy Meanwhile, it’s fitting that the money from tickets and parking threatens to “fall off the fiscal cliff” miss: Nic Cage Hit: “GIF” beat out passes goes toward parking lot maintenance. However, JCU should “YOLO,” “Higgs Boson” and “nomophobia” as the Oxford Dictionary Word take a few pages out of BW’s book. Some money from parking of 2012 miss: There is a class-action lawsuit against Papa John’s Pizza fines and pass purchases should be set aside for student scholar- for sending unsolicited text messages to customers ships, like at Baldwin Wallace. Also, BW exhibits a university’s email your hits & misses to [email protected] ability to provide more parking than at JCU for a smaller cost, so we should too.

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Joe Ginley Fax: 216.397.1729 Business Manager Photographer Clara Richter Lexi McNichol email: [email protected] Signed material and comics are solely the view of the author. Gloria Suma Zak Zippert Grace Kaucic Diversions Editor Matt Riley Nick Wojtasik Nicholas Sciarappa 18 Op/Ed Nov. 15, 2012 www.jcunews.com The Carroll News OURVIEW Cooney Meets World: I am: the evil RA Save The PD You left a small piece of toilet that what was written above was paper on the floor of the bathroom? parody. A lot of my friend RAs Starting Sunday, employees at The Sounds like a $10,000 fine to me! feel as though that is the way some Plain Dealer kicked off a campaign to residents view them. Ready? Set? Write-up! I demand keep the newspaper printing and deliver- clean bathrooms: Nothing else will In reality, I must confess: I am ing seven days a week. They took out a be tolerated. an idealist. I took the job as an RA Nicholas Sciarappa half-page ad in Sunday’s edition. Diversions Editor/Cartoonist Quiet hours mean quiet. There to help people, as many RAs do. I will be NO whispering allowed. had a tough freshman experience, “You’ve probably noticed that we’re At the crack of dawn I am awake, If I so much as hear a door handle and the people that were there for Dan Cooney not what we used to be. The paper is ready to pounce on a single mistake. turn, be prepared to do community me the most were my friends and Editor in Chief smaller. Suburban bureaus have closed. I prowl the halls like a sly fox, ready service for months. RAs. On terrible nights when I was During my high school years – be- Layoffs and unfilled vacancies have re- to key into any room that I even Oh, I see you left your laundry stressed about life, and all I wanted duced our non-management newsroom to do was sleep, an RA enforcing fore I got my driver’s license – my dad suspect to have an extension cord. in the dryer five minutes after your staff from about 350 in the late 1990s to Oh yes, residents of John Carroll clothes were done being dry… how quiet hours helped me find refuge drove me to school on his way to work. University, I am the evil RA, and I does one fine per piece of clothing in sleep. When my friends were out We spent each morning eating breakfast fewer than 175 today,” the ad read. “For am out to get you. sound to you? Sounds like Tide- and I needed someone to talk to, I together at the kitchen table. In between the last three years, we’ve voluntarily cut Tear down my poster? I’ll be scented justice to me! Oh, and is would go to the RA on duty to talk the slurps of cereal, we each had a section our pay, to preserve the remaining news there to make you hang it back up that your ramen noodles in the things through. They helped me of the daily newspaper spread over our staff and to keep the paper strong.” through a very tough spot in my with a “write-up” before you can water fountain, sink and toilet? I’ll halves of the table. At the time, I would While the business model is mov- even make it to the stairwell. Don’t make you eat them straight out of life, something I want to recipro- thoroughly comb the sports pages, while ing more towards the Web, we are not you dare try to run! I’ll chase you where you left them, you conniving cate for others. completely there. Many readers continue I have one simple message my dad covered the front section and down and dropkick you to the floor if resident! to pay for a print newspaper. Ironically, it is necessary. There will be no acts Fear me, you mere mortal resi- that has no bitter feelings, please opinion pages. of vandalism in my hall (Bro-celli dents! Because I am not just a col- trust me on that: RAs are college Reading the newspaper every day is The Plain Dealer is one of the top 20 second floor). There will, however, lege student; I am a college student students just like you. We struggle still a tradition of sorts in our family. newspapers in the country in terms of be creative bulletin boards teaching on an ego trip that is conquering the with our jobs in the hope of making Now, my parents take it with them to circulation. you about everything concerning life halls one documentation at a time. your experience the best we can. work, where they spend their lunch hour I’m not sure how a city of over But the mode of service doesn’t and how to live it the best way ever. In fact, my ego is so big that I can’t getting caught up on everything in the 390,000 residents and metro area with Want to live a fulfilling life? Read fit it through the small Pacelli door just go one way. You guys serve community. many thousands more can function the wisdom on the bulletin boards, into my room. Seriously, why isn’t us by saying hello and giving us properly without a newspaper that prints it’s all there. If you don’t, well, pre- feedback about your living environ- I tend to believe that families across my room bigger? I should have an edition seven days a week. “We’re pare to fail at accomplishing all of double doors entering to my room, ment. So please, talk to us. We care America still pick up a newspaper at the your hopes and dreams! a glorious apartment equipped with about what you think. We want to breakfast table each morning with their really worried about what will happen to Is that alcohol on your breath? gold-plated wallpaper and maybe a help where we can. We want your coffee. These days, rather than a print Northeast Ohio when nobody’s watch- Don’t even worry, I have your Ban- water slide from my window to the friendship! edition, many across the country get their ing,” the half-page ad read. ner ID number memorized. You’re ground level. Oh, but if you are reading this in newspaper on an iPad. Unlike television and radio, in which goin’ down. Oh, hey! Nice back- someone else’s hall after 12 a.m. on My mom wouldn’t be proud of Personally, I prefer a print newspaper. reporters have a limited amount of time pack! I didn’t know people liked me for writing a completely sar- weekdays or 2 a.m. on weekends, I like being able to flip the pages of the to fill, newspaper reporters focus on to study at 2:00 in the morning on castic column. So if I may, I would please return to your hall. It’s past the details. Their writing comes with a Saturdays with bookbags shaped visitation hours. newsprint when I read. I also think layout like to take a turn to the obvious challenge: conveying the facts with the like 12-packs of beer! Open it up, and denounce a few perceptions of of physical newspaper is more visually maybe we have the same books: being a resident assistant. Contact Nicholas Sciarappa at pleasing. Can I access updated news proper words and making the story seam- Let’s compare and contrast them! I hope it was apparent to all [email protected] more quickly online? Sure, but I still lessly flow. A newspaper needs the proper enjoy reading print five days a week here amount of people to write, research, fact- at school (seven days when I’m home). check, proofread and create the layouts. We students can pick up print editions Could I read the news online? Abso- Wonderword: of The Plain Dealer for free at various lutely. The Web is an outstanding supple- locations on campus. ment to the print product, but it cannot What does myriarch mean? But we may no longer have the op- replace it. A physical newspaper shows tion of reading a physical newspaper me what the most important stories are in Cleveland. The company that owns by where they’re laid out. I’m more likely The Plain Dealer has already reduced to read a story first on the front page than printing and home delivery at other the second page of the metro section. I newspapers it owns – most notably The don’t get that same understanding of story Times-Picayune in New Orleans, The importance on the Web. Post-Standard in Syracuse and The Don’t let the local paper go partially Patriot News in Harrisburg, Pa. (which dormant; “like” the “Save The Plain Deal- just won a Pulitzer Prize for its relentless er” Facebook page. “A myriad of monarchs.” “A self-centered ruler “A type of government run by Let the tradition continue across of a monarch.” reporting on the Jerry Sandusky scandal a myriad of people.” at Penn State). thousands of breakfast tables in Northeast Ohio. Keep The Plain Dealer printing Pat Burns, Lauren Gunderman, Tyler Flynn, Reporters and staff members at The Plain Dealer are starting to see the writ- every day. senior senior junior ing on the wall. Luckily, they’ve begun Contact Dan Cooney at Myriarch: a commander of 10,000 men to start pushing back. [email protected] The Bayer Necessities: Seeking imperfection awesome dipped in chocolate. You figured out down to the tee. And hot and cold), but he will stick to ella story, you’ll probably be disap- should appreciate that you were when I finally found her, we would being who he is because he knows pointed. Let’s be real – ladies, you able to invest yourself in something fall in love at first sight and live hap- the importance of being genuine in might think it’s romantic for a gent and watch it grow. It probably won’t pily ever after. The End. a relationship. Or maybe I’m just bad to put on your glass slippers and have be perfect, but if you can find the Not so, my friends. How vain at interpreting pop lyrics. them fit perfectly, but think of how Brian Bayer chocolate coat, it will definitely of me to assume I knew what to But I think the Beatles put it best: uncomfortable that would be. I mean, Managing Editor satisfy you. look for. “Let it be.” I don’t know how you walk in heels Once upon a time, there was a (Disclaimer: I’m not encouraging First of all, most of the qualities If you try to force or plan it, you in the first place, but glass slippers handsome young prince. The sun you to dip your boyfriend/ girlfriend I was looking for in a girl were my will be left like a puppy in the rain – seem simply intolerable. was shining, the birds were sing- in chocolate to make things better – own character traits. While I do love sad and alone. As for me, I’m sure I’m no Prince ing and the prince met a beautiful that was a metaphor. So unless you’re myself, I’m not too sure I could ever Who knows, maybe my perfect Charming; but if my date’s carriage young maiden. They fell in love at into that kind of thing, leave the be “in love” with myself. As a matter gal will be an athletic, left-handed, turns out to be a pumpkin, I think I first glance, got married and lived fondue for the dessert table.) of fact, I’m quite positive I would brown-haired girl with a great sense can be okay with that. ever after. Several years ago, during my break up with me rather quickly if of humor and a taste for chocolate- If you are prepared to embrace But did they live happily? naïve freshman days, I came up were I dating me. Fortunately, I don’t covered strawberries. But I certainly imperfection, then you’ll realize We always see the start to the with a brilliant idea: I would write a have to worry about that. won’t lose any sleep if her hair color that your pumpkins might never turn fairy tale romance in the movies, list of all the qualities I was looking Anyways, we all think we have an doesn’t exactly match up to my into a diamond-studded carriage; but and the “happily ever after” is just for in a partner. Once I had found a idea of what we want in a partner. But youthfully constructed notion of you’ve still got pumpkins, and that’s implied at the end. But the fact of the girl with all of these qualities, the many the poetic lyricist has pointed perfection. not such a bad deal (think about matter is, we oversimplify this grand company of my perfect match could out how wrong we are. As far as the I still don’t know exactly how the delicious lattes and pie you can idea of love way too much. finally quench my teenage thirst for search for the perfect companion things work. I don’t know that I ever make). Love is like a garden. You have affection. goes, Kanye West put it well in the will completely. But the most impor- And once you can appreciate that, to dedicate yourself to it, cultivate So I set to work drafting a list of song “Heartless:” “Homie, I don’t tant thing to understand is that these I think you’re ready to write your it, care for it, and after all your hard traits I would look for in a young know, she’s hot and cold; I won’t things take effort. There’s no such own (mostly happily) ever after. work, you might still end up with bonnie-lass: brunette, good smile, stop, won’t mess my groove up …” thing as a relationship that doesn’t The End. some overripe strawberries. But left-handed (like me), athletic, liberal Yeezy clearly understands that take work. Contact Brian Bayer at even an overripe strawberry tastes arts major, etc. I had my dream girl his girlfriend has some flaws (she’s If you go in expecting a Cinder- [email protected] Op/Ed 19 The Carroll News www.jcunews.com Nov. 15, 2012 The Op/Ed Off the Richter: Warning: A slightly pretentious, Top Ten: completely bookish column Things to focus on now the basement. I always tell myself that Don’t mind me while I hop up on my Clara Richter I am going to stop buying books, but soapbox, but I personally feel that “East that the election’s over Editorial & Op/Ed Editor then I see one that is so tempting that of Eden” is Steinbeck’s crowning glory. 1. The “fiscal cliff” We all have goals in life. Your goal I just can’t help myself. Borrowing The book explores the nature of what could be to make enough money to them from the library doesn’t have the it means to be human, the nature of 2. Thanksgiving and other impending holidays retire at 50 and travel the world. Maybe same appeal. good and evil and the eternal struggle 3. Getting your friends back your goal is to marry rich and write As nerdy and bookish as I know between the two that occurs in the 4. Reveling in the fact that Obama is still president a romance novel. And maybe your this sounds, I take a disgusting amount heart of man, and it does it in the most goal is just to make it through the next of pride in my collection. But there beautiful way. It’s one of those books 5. Finding a way to leave the country week alive. are some books that I value more than that I think everyone should read. I 6. Homework ... just kidding I don’t like setting goals. Five-year others: some of them because of the always feel a little lost without a copy 7. Growing your beard for No-Shave November plans have never really been my thing. content of the books, some of them be- of “East of Eden” to turn to every once 8. Hockey season ... oh wait ... I don’t know how I’m going to get cause of how I acquired them and some in a while. through the next few days, let alone of them just because they are beautiful Another thing I really like about it is 9. Composing intelligent tweets/Facebook statuses the next few years. When it comes to editions (I’m sorry, but to some extent, that when I read it, the ink rubs off on 10. Your life the future, there is only one thing I am I do judge a book by its cover). my fingers and I walk around all day – Compiled by Clara Richter certain of, and that is that I will one To date, I have snagged five books with bits of “East of Eden” printed on day have a library of my own within from one of my high school English my hands. my house. teachers (who, in case he ever reads By this point, I have built up a nice Don’t be a For years, I have been collecting this, shall remain nameless, although collection of Salinger. Actually, every Nick’s Knack: books in preparation for my one-day I’m sure he knows who he is). I like major work he’s ever published, I have softie library. I get most of them second-hand to refer to them as “permanently bor- it. A battered copy of “Franny and meaning and identity that distract one’s from bookstores around home. Some- rowed.” The crown jewel of these five Zooey” is my favorite. Although we’ve perception of the true self. Another piece times I order them off of Amazon. is a novel by Marcus Zusak called “The all had to read it for some English class, of non-attachment is Abhyasa, which is a Sometimes I would nick them off of Book Thief.” Not only is it a phenom- “The Catcher in the Rye” certainly isn’t way of forming one’s inner compass to my high school English teachers when enal book (you should all read it), but the best Salinger, in my opinion. direct to a path of thoughts and actions they weren’t looking. I like telling people that I “stole” my So, I value certain books above which allow one to attain a state of stable I know what you’re thinking, and copy of “The Book Thief.” The irony others, but all the books are important tranquility. no, I have never stolen a book from the is just too good to pass up. to me. Somehow they have imparted Nick Wojtasik Still relatively stagnant in their ac- library; although when I realized that Another book that stands out from upon me wisdom, knowledge or un- Asst. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor tions and mentality days later, those most they had a first edition copy of “For the rest is my copy of “East of Eden,” derstanding that no one else has been Hurricane Sandy came upon residents affected by the storm continued to feel Whom The Bell Tolls,” I almost never by John Steinbeck. This book stands able to. I am in debt to hundreds of of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic region sorry for themselves. The meaning we returned it. Luckily for the librarians out not because it is a first edition, or authors. like, well, a hurricane. Many were un- found in the inconsistent and nonessential I do have a conscience, and I am also because I stole it off of a moving truck, And that is why one day I will prepared for the storm and its approach replaced the necessities of life, which te3rrified of the librarians at Spring or my best friend’s bookshelf. No, have my own library. And when the offered little time to prepare for what mean the most. People were paying for Lake Public Library (I don’t know this book stands out simply because world starts to make me weary, I will was in store. this mistake. Those humans exemplify why; it’s an irrational fear, but I’ve it exists. retreat there, because, in the words of Those of us a little further inland a mindset that most of us have, though never liked librarians, mostly because Now, I’m sure that some of you out the author Jorge Luis Borges, “I have merely got a lot of rain and wind, with it may lay dormant. We view ourselves I always have fines). there have a personal vendetta against always imagined that Paradise will be minor power outages, downed power as incapable of great things, generat- I have two bookshelves in my John Steinbeck because “he wrote a kind of library.” lines, broken trees and the like. I was ing over-reliance on outside sources of room, and even those are starting to ‘Grapes of Wrath’ and I read that in inconvenienced only by eight to ten constructive power. Furthermore, this Contact Clara Richter at minutes being added to my commute, producer/consumer society leads many over-flow. I have books in boxes under high school and I hated it.” If I’ve heard facing a tad more cold and wetness than to attribute so much meaning to mate- my bed. I have them packed away in it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times. [email protected] I typically desire. rial things that recovering from their While many Easterners dealt with loss becomes entirely more difficult. Alumni Corner problems similar to Clevelanders, a lot Memories become so attached to objects of places had entire houses being washed that meaning is lost without them. These Written by Ann Potter ’00, Alumna of The Carroll News away and spread out across miles of problems can be fixed by going back to Take a look around you in the over Parents’ Weekend a couple let’s not forget the JCU Reunion weather-torn land. the foundation. dining hall, dorms, classrooms, months ago. They’ll probably be Weekend – just another time to No matter the location or conditions, The foundation of meaning in objects athletic fields. Who are your at your wedding or a major life see each other where it all began! people were complaining. This is initially can come from an object’s utilitarian close friends right now at age event one day! That was the case We typically spend the first half understandable. Around here, the griev- purpose or that objects tie to a person, 18? At age 22? Well, I’ve got for all of us. of our get-togethers catching up ances were about school being canceled event, etc. A utilitarian purpose doesn’t news for you, chances are good At John Carroll, we went to on our current lives and the sec- (or not) or the inability to use one’s usually carry deep meaning. If it is lost, they’ll be a part of your life for class, sporting events, parties, ond half reminiscing about our electronic devices. In the more destroyed it can easily be replaced. Even if it can’t, etc. We thought we were just hav- times at JCU, like pretending to areas, troubles were expressed about the it’s probably unnecessary anyway. Doing years to come. study at Grasselli all day Sunday lack of government aid and deliverance unnecessary things with meaningless ob- Since it’s the season of be- ing a good time, but all the while from the peoples’ shattered lives. jects has become so ingrained in people, ing thankful, I thought I’d write we were creating a lifelong bond. but really socializing, late-night Though I dislike our over-attachment they become lost without them. about my closest John Carroll I’ve made a lot of friends post- runs to the Inn Between, and to technology and the situation of towns Long before permanent shelters and friends. They’re a group of ladies college – co-workers, neighbors good times in our Warrensville across the East Coast was dire, I was grandiose organizations formed to help who I know I will be friends – but none are quite the same. I Center Road houses senior year. more disturbed and slightly annoyed by the world, people had nothing but them- with for life and for whom I am think it’s the close proximity on I guess the point of this is, you the jeremiads of those whose lives were selves and their tribe. If a tool broke, they truly grateful. Your college years campus, daily interaction and might not realize it, but you are swallowed by Sandy. Call me insensitive, made another one. If their simple shelter are such a formative time, and living under the same roof that surrounded by really important but the commentary that was contained in blew down, one could be rebuilt easily. you grow up together, with the really allows you to know each people in your life right now – those cries for help highlight the very sad All that was learned was stored in the people surrounding you. While other – the good and the bad. friends or even potential spouses condition had by most modern humans. brain; no other vessel existed for the job. I was studying at JCU, I knew Since we’re bummed that we (several of my closest girlfriends Let me preface my elaboration by All that we needed to exist was contained I had some great friends, but I don’t get to spend every day married John Carroll guys). saying how awful it would be to have within us and could be combined with didn’t really think about the fact together like we did at JCU, a And, while the JCU education is everything a person ever worked for, all the contents of others to optimize life. these girls would turn into my group of five of us make it a outstanding, the professors top pictures, purchases and concrete sense This has gotten us through every other maid of honor, bridesmaids, god- point to reconnect for at least one notch and the campus beautiful, of place to be wiped from the map. I can disaster since we began. It was reliable mother to my first born child or weekend a year. And then, every it will be these lasting friend- hardly imagine the immediate sense of and sustainable. It provided stable tran- neighbor in the Chicago ‘burbs. five years, we plan a destination ships I will be forever thankful emptiness one would feel. quility in the confidence of our capability Think about your friends’ parents trip (our 35th birthday jaunt is for when I look back on my time Days after the storm, those affected to survive. The thing is, this is still true, that you went out to dinner with currently in the works!). And, at Carroll. were still complaining about no one but most of us have forgotten it. coming to help them. There was grief After days of unfortunate condi- about FEMA not being there, more tions, those affected still had not fully about the shortage of gas and energy. But realized they didn’t need all those em- Got something to say? how long can people complain about an bellishments, and one’s necessities can unreliable organization before taking a be fulfilled by a close-knit community. The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject breath and realizing where they came Having one’s material life swept away from, of what they’re capable and what serves as a wake-up call. The foundation letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All they still have. of the material does not hold. Yet, no letters received become the property of The Carroll News. Anonymous let- In Yogic philosophy, there is an matter how extreme the conditions, the idea of non-attachment. Among its things that truly have meaning survive ters will not be published. 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