February 5, 2015

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AP

LeBron James creates game show with NBC, p. 6

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The CN previews upcoming Cleveland concerts, p. 8

Vol. 91, No. 13

‘Telemedicine’ comes to JCU: Cleveland Clinic HealthSpot station

John Carroll University is first college campus to offer virtual doctor’s office Alexandra Higl Editor-in-Chief

John Carroll University has partnered with the Cleveland Clinic and HealthSpot to provide cutting-edge telemedicine technology to students.

Last November, the JCU Health and Wellness Center welcomed a new addition – a 9 by 5 foot white and blue pod, sporting a sleek, modern look.

This pod, called the Cleveland Clinic HealthSpot station, allows patients to participate in a one-on-one videoconference lasting about 20 minutes with a Cleveland Clinic physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner from the Beachwood and Independence locations.

JCU is the first college or university in the country to use this type of medical, videoconferencing technology.

Current l y, Cl evel and Cl i ni c HealthSpot is available to students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This videoconference exam is similar to any other medical examination.

The physician can check your pulse, listen to your heart, look inside your ears and throat and much more.

According to Jan Krevh, director of the Student Health and Wellness Center, HealthSpot was brought to campus so students could have access to a top medical provider on campus that could fully evaluate students and write prescriptions on the days physicians are not on campus.

“We used to always have to send students off-campus for a sore throat, rash, earaches and so on, since physicians only came twice a week,” said Krevh. “Now, students have easy access to a medical exam on campus during more hours and days of the week.”

Krevh first learned about HealthSpot – a company based in Dublin, Ohio – when she read an article back in 2012, shortly after the company was formed.

“I thought this would be one way to solve the problem about not having a physician here full time,” said Krevh. “I started talking to HealthSpot, but it was very new, very limited at the time.

They had maybe three or four stations. We were remodeling at

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that point, so we weren’t ready for it yet, anyways. However, we built space for it in the Health and Wellness Center because we knew we wanted to at least try it.”

In the meantime, Krevh reached out to both HealthSpot and the Cleveland Clinic, researching to see if the station would fit the campus’ needs.

“I asked the Cleveland Clinic what their view was on telemedicine conferencing, and whether or not they thought it was a good way to provide healthcare,” Krevh explained.

Dr. Theresa Lash-Ritter, Cleveland Clinic Medical Director of Urgent and Express Care Clinics, was both supportive and excited to bring this type of telemedicine to campus.

“The goal of the HealthSpot station and telemedicine is to bring affordable and accessible healthcare to wherever people are See HEALTHSPOT, p. 3

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Campus Briefs Social justice teach-in at Case Western Reserve University

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Above: The CWRU campus.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Interreligious Task Force on Central America will be sponsoring a social justice teach-in.

This event includes people from area high schools and colleges and has workshops on local and global justice issues.

This event gives information, practical skills and resources to support justice and human rights programming at schools, congregations and civic groups.

Junior Abbey Vogel and honors program assistant Megan Wilson-Reitz will be hosting workshops.

This event takes place at Case Western Reserve University from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Social welfare lecture

The Institute of Catholic Studies and Teaching Cleveland Digital is sponsoring the “Transformation of Catholic Social Welfare in Cleveland: A Case Study of Orphanages” lecture.

Professor Emeritus Marian Morton from the history department will be speaking.

This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center.

For more information call 216-3974558.

Study abroad in China

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HUMANS OF JOHN CARROLL A weekly feature about the people who make up the JCU community Laura Bednar

James Burrows

Assistant Campus Editor

Sister Katherine Feely, director of the Center for Service and Social Action, described James Burrows as someone who greets others with a radiant smile and lends a hand whenever needed. His commitment to service and representation of a “faith that does justice” earned him the staff service award.

The staff service award was launched in 2011, and is awarded annually to one person who has worked as a full-time employee for at least two years. The recipient must have a positive impact on the community and represent a “faith that does justice.”

Burrows began working in the campus mail center when he was a student at JCU in 1995. He became a full-time employee in August 1997. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in communications in January 2001.

“Anyone who comes in daily contact with him is greeted by his radiant smile and kind, professional assistance,” said Feely, in a speech at the ceremony honoring Burrows.

“I learned a lot of different things and met people from different places,” Burrows said regarding his JCU student experience. “There were always various people [to meet], it didn’t matter where they were from or who they rooted for.”

In addition to working in the mail center, Burrows was a member of the Latin American Student Association during his time at Carroll.

This club gives students the opportunity to learn more about Latin American culture through meetings, programs and service.

Hailing from the Old Brooklyn area of Cleveland, Burrows has a connection to the Cleveland community. He is currently working toward his master’s degree in urban planning from Cleveland State University. Urban planning examines the use of land and designing urban areas for people to live.

“You go to different neighborhoods to see what would be a good fit for the community,” said Burrows. “You find a place and make it better than what it was.”

In her speech, Feely quoted Burrows’ 87-year-old neighbor Sylvia, saying, “Unequivocally, I have never met a man who possesses such unfiltered love and compassion for others. I often find myself, at my age, looking up to him and his amazing character and untarnished nature.” Sylvia has been Burrows’ next door neighbor for 37 years.

Burrows has participated in the Cleveland Neighborhood Project and Jesuit Day of Service. In 2008, he was invited to serve as a pallbearer for former President of the University, the Rev. Joseph Schell, S.J. He has also participated in a program called, “Caring for the Community,” where people go into inner city neighborhoods and spruce up the areas. “A site that wasn’t the greatest can change in a matter of hours,” said Burrows.

“James’ involvement in the community reaches beyond John Carroll University and is a testament to his persistence and service to others,” said Feely.

In Burrows’ free time, he tutors a boy with a learning disability named David on a weekly basis. Dina, David’s mom, was also quoted in Feely’s speech. “James makes learning fun and enjoyable for David.

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Burrows received the 2015 Staff Service award for his unwavering commitment to the JCU community.

James teaches David to look inside himself, that David is talented and smart and if he just tries he will get it,” said Dina. With Burrows’ help, David’s grades have gone from D’s to A’s.

“I nominated James because I got wind of what he was doing outside of JCU, about David and his neighbors. The extent of his service made me realize what a good and caring man he is. I definitely felt that James should have a chance to be given this award,” said mail center employee, Carrie Huszczo.

In addition to his service, Burrows is the game day video coordinator for the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

In response to receiving the award, Burrows said, “It is an amazing honor. At first, I was stunned, but after it settled in, I was very appreciative. I am glad to help out this great campus community.”

Committee member and Facilities Scheduling and Special Events Coordinator, Rory Hill, said, “James is truly a ‘Man for Others’ and as the current JCU fundraising campaign states, he is Forever Carroll.”

African-American Alliance’s Black History Month: Week 2 Panel Discussion: “The Natural Hair Movement”

HIV Testing in Honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Monday, Feb. 9 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 2-4 p.m.

The Murphy Room in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center

The Underground in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center

Karamu House Presents “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”

by August Wilson Photo from Flickr Creative Commons

A representative from the Beijing Center will be in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center Atrium from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6 to speak about studying abroad in China.

On Thursday, Feb. 5, there will be a classroom presentation in room 113 of the O’Malley Center at 5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.jcu. edu/global or contact the Center for Global Education at 216-397-4320.

Friday, Feb. 6 5-10 p.m.

Off campus at Karamu House Theatre

The Carroll News’ “Power Couples” 2015 Do you know a couple at John Carroll University who should be recognized in this year’s “Power Couples” feature? Send your nominations to jcunews@gmail.com by Thursday, Feb. 5.

The nominated couple must be two current JCU students.

Campus Safety Log

January 26, 2015 Damage was reported to a cleaning fluid dispenser in Campion Hall at 8:47 a.m.

January 30, 2015 A party called stating there was an intoxicated female in Hamlin Hall at 3:40 a.m. The investigation found that there was an underage drinking violation.

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.

UHPD Crime Blotter

January 20, 2015 A resident of Loyola Rd. reported fraudulent credit card transactions at 10:18 p.m. totalling $1,522. Victim believed she dropped her purse containing the cards near her home. Police are continuing to investigate.

January 22, 2015 An employee of Bellefaire JCB reported an assault at 3:20 p.m. on Fairmount Blvd. The victim was punched in the face by a resident. Suspect is facing charges in juvenile court.

Incidents taken from the University Heights police blotter at Cleveland.com.

Campus Perspectives from an editor: What is it like to use HealthSpot?

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Commentary by Alexandra Higl Editor-in-Chief

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, I met with Kevin Darnell, an account executive from HealthSpot, and Jan Krevh, director of the Student Health and Wellness Center, for a demo of the new station. The process was painless, and familiar to anyone who grew up surrounded by technology.

The touchscreen registration was easy to use, and I was assured by Krevh that my information would be secure.

(They installed a separate cable during the renovation for this reason).

I stepped into the hub, where Krevh assisted me with taking my basic vitals.

From there, Todd Harris, a physician assistant from Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood campus, appeared almost lifelike on the vertical screen in front of me. I was impressed

by the direct eye contact he maintained throughout the appointment.

Harris was able to control the doors in front of each medical device. When he said, “let’s listen to your heart,” the door in front of me popped open, and I was able to reach for the stethoscope and press it to my chest.

One advantage of the HealthSpot was that I was able to actually see inside both my ears and throat – something I’ve never done before. These images were depicted on the same screen as Harris.

After my appointment, Krevh immediately sanitized the station, and said they have the capability to kill 99 percent of bacteria within the hub.

Although I wouldn’t use HealthSpot as a total replacement for seeing a doctor in person, I would consider it a viable first option if I was unable to leave campus and a physician wasn’t immediately available.

The Cleveland Clinic HealthSpot station is located in JCU Health and Wellness Center.

Photo by Alexandra Higl

Feb. 5, 2015

This week in sustainability Beach cleanup Joseph Mruzek

Environmental Columnist

Late last semester, your JCU environmentalist woke up at 9 a.m. on a Sunday and took a trip up to Lake Erie to participate in a beach cleanup. The beach cleanup is part of an ongoing effort the JCU Environmental Issues Group is undertaking with The Alliance for the Great Lakes to help protect the largest system of liquid freshwater on Earth.

While many of us, myself included, take the Great Lakes for granted, they are one of the most valuable natural resources in the world. Most of us are familiar with the effect the Great Lakes have on our weather here in Cleveland.

The Great Lakes provide shipping lanes, help regulate the weather, provide drinking water and offer great fisheries, just to name a few of the benefits.

A 2011 study conducted by the University of Michigan through the Michigan Sea Grant found that wages alone from the Great Lakes related jobs make up $62 billion – just for 2009. The Great Lakes aren’t just nice to have around – they are essential to the 37 million people who live in the Great Lakes area, according to the EPA. However, the Great Lakes are in trouble from pollution and invasive species. To help mitigate the danger, events like beach cleanups are held. They serve as a way to not only clean the lakes, but raise awareness and help check up on the lakes. Water quality tests are performed, as well as an inventory of how much and what type of garbage was found.

Plastic, by far, makes up the largest percentage of trash found. The vast majority of this are little things, such as bottle caps, cigarette butts and tampon applicators.

Seeing all of this garbage really does put the impact humans have on the environment into perspective. It’s not a bottle here or there. You see millions of pieces of plastic.

This kind of pollution is not just a problem in the Great Lakes, but also in the oceans. This sort of small trash is more devastating to an ecosystem than big things. Birds especially will confuse small brightly colored pieces of plastic for food and eat them. This kills the birds, creating a ripple effect throughout the ecosystem. And with an ecosystem as valuable as the Great Lakes, we cannot afford to let it go down the drain.

Stay classy, and stay green, JCU. Editor’s Note: Information for this article was found on miseagrant.umich.edu and epa.gov.

From HEALTHSPOT, p. 1 in everyday life,” said Lash-Ritter. “I think one of the reasons we were most excited about bringing this to a campus environment is that a lot of students are not near their hometown, and that can make it difficult to access healthcare conveniently when they’re not feeling well.”

VP of Marketing for HealthSpot, Lisa Maughan, also explained that access to care for college students can be difficult. “Students have a much different schedule than your average 8 to 5 care provider can provide. Their schedules are busy, so it’s all about bringing the care to the students rather than having the students come to the care.”

“We really do think we’re providing a great service for everyone at John Carroll by making healthcare convenient,” added Lash-Ritter.

Although some may fear they’re losing the personal attention or accuracy they receive in the doctor’s office, Lash-Ritter assures patients that the care is still top-notch.

“It really is not as impersonal as you may think,” said Lash-Ritter. “Sometimes, in a patient’s room, I’m typing on the computer and I don’t always have a chance to maintain eye contact.

With the videoconferencing, I’m able to maintain eye contact with the patient throughout the appointment.”

She added that the appointment doesn’t lack accuracy. “Inaccuracy is not something we accept at the Cleveland Clinic.”

Maughan echoed Lash-Ritter, saying all of the devices in the station are up-to-date and have been approved by multiple physicians through tests and case studies as well as the FDA. “HealthSpot is a platform where we can incorporate all the new latest and greatest technology as it comes out on the market and is approved by the FDA,” said Maughan. “We can constantly add and improve as we go along.”

So far, HealthSpot has received a 96 percent satisfaction rate from patients.

Once the Cleveland Clinic approved the idea, Krevh met with the Clinic and HealthSpot, as well as JCU administration.

“We had a lot of meetings, phones calls and emails,” Krevh explained. “Sherri Crahen, the dean of students, and Mark McCarthy, vice president of student affairs, were supportive, and very much involved in the meetings.”

After the contract was signed, the station came to JCU the second week of November. During this time, all of the registered nurses at the Health and Wellness Center went through training to be medical attendants.

“The RNs in the office will serve as medical attendants for the time being,” said Krevh. “Basically, they’re the people who work at the desk outside of the station, help patients check in and assist them with the equipment during the examination. The attendant also sanitizes the station after every visit.”

The station opened for business about a week later. As of late January, about five students have used JCU’s Cleveland Clinic HealthSpot station.

Visits in the Cleveland Clinic HealthSpot are reimbursed by most major insurance plans, and patients pay the same co-pay as they would for a regular medical examination.

In addition to JCU, HealthSpot has around 20 stations across seven health systems in four states including the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Marc’s Pharmacy, University Hospitals, Miami Children’s Hospital and Kaiser Permanente. Currently, HealthSpot is partnering with Rite Aid Pharmacy to launch stations in April.

If students have positive feedback, Krevh hopes to expand HealthSpot’s hours to evenings and weekends, as well as making it available to both faculty and staff.

As the first college or university to have a HealthSpot station, both Cleveland Clinic and HealthSpot believe JCU will be a leader in telemedicine.

“This is something that will be an option for other campuses,” said Lash-Ritter. “I believe other colleges will look and see how successful it is, and look at JCU as a trendsetter.”

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Campus Calendar : Feb. 5 - Feb. 11

Thursday

Career Fair in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology from 4:307 p.m.

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Friday

Snowflake Swirl dance in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology Atrium from 8 p.m. to

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Sunday

Kulas Grant sponsored Explore Gateway trip to see the national Heights Church from Broadway tour of “Pippin” 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Connor Palace Theatre, from 7:30 -11 p.m. at Playhouse Square.

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Monday

Mass in St. Francis Chapel at 12:05 p.m.

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Wednesday

HIV testing at the stu- Women’s basketball game dent health and wellness vs. Baldwin Wallace center from 2-4 p.m.

University at 7:30 p.m. in the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center.

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Junior Allison Monahan works the Chi Omega’s Wish Week table.

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Freshmen Katie Neary and McKenna Cordier enjoy dessert in Schott Dining Hall.

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Freshman Liv Benton studies at the Inn Between.

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Sophomore Sam Weinandy receives a throat blessing from Rev. Thomas Schubeck on the Feast of St. Blaise, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, after mass in John Carroll University’s Rodman Chapel. The traditional blessing honors St. Blaise, believed to be a bishop and martyr in Armenia in the early fourth century who saved a boy from choking on a fishbone.

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Freshmen Maaya Arbaji and Jared Aiello work on homework at The Cubby.

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Spring 2015 most wearable fashions James creates game show with NBC

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Have you ever dreamt of meeting your basketball idol and making money at the same time? You might be in luck.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and Springhill Productions, led by James’ business partner, Maverick Carter, are currently in the pilot stage of creating a game show that is set to air on NBC. The game show requires no athletic skills. Teams of two will compete against each other for the chance to win a large cash prize.

According to Cleveland.com, the exact amount of the prize has not been confirmed.

However, sources say the prime-time game show will have the “highest nightly stakes of any game show.”

Cleveland and Akron, James’ hometown, will be the first two cities to be featured on the game show. After these first two stops, nominations for contestants will be open to the public nationwide.

NBC Network said the game show has no title yet, and the air date is still being discussed.

Andrew Glassman, developer of NBC’s “Average Joe” and “Three Wishes,” will work on the project as the executive producer.

The project was launched last summer, but won’t immediately debut on TV. Springhill Productions is also currently working on “Survivor’s Remorse” on Starz and “Becoming” on Disney XD, in addition to developing a movie script with Kevin Hart.

According to ESPN NBA, James said the show “gives people an opportunity to live out a dream, and to make more money than they ever thought they could make in their lives.”

James continued, saying, “It’s a life-changing experience if they get an opportunity to be selected, and I thought starting here [Ohio], with the people that I love here, means a lot to them. And me being a part of the game show is just all part of my team doing things that’s outside the box but also that’s fun for families and people that any ages can gravitate to.”

Freshman Mark Keppler commented, “I would love to watch this show. It would be a dream of mine to be on the show, just so I could meet LeBron James.”

Junior Claire Ba added, “I am not that much of a basketball or LeBron fan to want to participate in the show. I might watch it occasionally, but nothing more.”

“I am not a big basketball fan,” added sophomore Patrick Bucyana. “I personally believe that shows featuring stars are merely a marketing move to simply boost their popularity. I wouldn’t want to be in the show if all I am going to do is be used to increase his popularity.”

Senior Lark Moore said, “I think it is cool that LeBron will have his own show. However, it can be problematic because, one, he has a lot of money already. So, I don’t see the point of it. Two, I wonder what kind of people will watch it. I would watch it to see how it does. And, if the content is interesting, I might make it a regular show to watch every week.”

If you see yourself, your friend, family member or anybody else as a prospective contestant for the show, nominations can be submitted to www.dreamchancetv.com.

Editor’s Note: Information from Cleveland.com, ESPN NBA and The Hollywood Reporter was used in this article.

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Spring fashions will include feature colors, such as military greens, bright yellows and combinations of black or blue with white for a classy look.

Every year, when designers debut their spring or fall collections, women anxiously scroll through their Twitter feeds or flip through Vogue magazine, eyeing the latest fashions.

Fashion obsessions in the past over jeggings, riding boots and jean jackets will now focus on bright colors, bold patterns and even military green. Expect to see JCU students wearing shirtdresses, trench coats, military jackets and polo tops this spring.

The shirtdress is great for any occasion – from class to an evening out. The great thing about the shirtdress? It can easily be dressed up or dressed down depending on how you accessorize it.

Sophomore Brianne O’Rourke gave some tips on how you could rock this trend. “The shirt dress allows any girl to feel comfortable and still remain polished while going to class, work or an evening event,” she said. “I believe this dress can be paired with many different accessories, such as a statement necklace or a lavish scarf.”

Shoppers can find these dresses at Forever 21 and H&M in a variety of bright colors to complement different complexions.

Polo style shirts are coming back this season and designers are looking to bring back the preppy sport look. This look can be rocked several ways by being paired with jeans, colored or patterned chino pants or playful, bold skirts. Any girl can go for this look by pairing it with whatever look they want, as long as the colors of the polo and the bottom color do not clash.

Essential staple pieces are just as prominent this spring as in any season. “A trench coat is always something that you should have in your wardrobe, especially now that I am doing internships and constantly meeting with professionals,” said senior Bethany Elliot. “It’s an easy piece to pair with for class or for going out. I love my clean-cut khaki trench coat, but I am currently in love with the leather trench coats that have been featured on the runways.”

Military green colors have been a staple this season, especially olive green tops and jackets. A military jacket is easy to throw on and pair with your own accessories. The best way to rock this look? Throw on a pair of bold-colored jeans.

Different shades of yellow will also be hot this season. Despite the fact that some yellows may not be a good fit for everyone, the key is to find the hue that compliments your skin tone.

Classic color combinations of black and white as well as blue and white will be featured in textures, patterns and silhouettes for a trendy look.

The tiny checkered pattern, gingham, has made its return, particularly in collections from Diane von Furstenburg and Oscar de la Renta. Although this may not be your typical “fall plaid,” plaid is still staying trendy.

One-shoulder shirts and dresses, particularly for an evening look, will be a popular and more relaxed cut. This style will come in different colors, shapes and patterns to give you a range of options that will fit your personal style. This silhouette is a twist on 2014’s offthe-shoulder look.

All of these looks can be wearable for every fashion lover. Deals can be found at T.J.Maxx, H&M, Gap and Forever 21. If you’re feeling adventurous, go to local consignment stores, where you are sure to find a good deal.

Editor’s Note: Information from Be Global Fashion Network, Examiner.com and Glamour was used in this article.

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LeBron James and Springhill Productions is teaming up with NBC to create a game show, offering a life-changing prize and the chance to live out a dream.

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Holliday becomes largest plus-size model to sign major contract

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Tess Holliday is the first size 22 model to sign with a major modeling agency, Milk Model Management.

After years of stick-thin models monopolizing the fashion industry, it appears the standards are changing.

On Jan. 22, U.K.-based Milk Model Management announced a new partnership with plus-size model Tess Holliday. The Los Angeles-based model is the first of her size to be signed by a major modeling agency.

For most of her life, Holliday was told she was too overweight and too short to be a model. Today, she is now a rising star, appearing in Vogue Italia and modeling for dozens of top designers.

According to The Daily News, plus-size models are generally taller than 5 foot 8 inches and U.S. sizes 8 to 16. At 5 foot 5 and size 22, Holliday is by far the largest plus-size model at Milk.

Anna Shillinglaw, the owner and director of Milk Model Management, discovered Holliday through Instagram. In an interview with The Daily News, Shillinglaw said, “I started following her, and saw how many followers she had – more than most models. She’s such an important role model for so many women.”

Over the past four years, Holliday established an influential online presence. She frequently posts photos of herself flaunting her curves, adding captions of body positive mantras to empower others.

Holliday posts these photos on Instagram under the hashtag she created called #EffYourBeautyStandard. Holliday created this account with the intention of inviting women to share selfies in the name of body love.

By receiving this contract with Milk, Holliday has been able to negate the critics, who said she was “too large” to model. Holliday’s driving force is to help other women feel confident in their bodies, regardless of their size or what society tells them is beautiful.

During an interview with The Huffington Post, Holliday said, “I created the hashtag #EffYourBeautyStandards because I was tired of being told what I could and couldn’t wear by the media and how I should cover my body because of my size. I decided ‘eff that, I will wear what I want’.”

Freshman Cylie Alflen had nothing but admiration and respect for Holliday, saying, “I am overwhelmed by the idea of this being such an amazing step in the right direction regarding women empowerment and accepting our body images.”

Junior Angelica Carrino commented, “I love flipping through magazines and seeing all the beautiful models and their clothing, hairstyles and makeup.

Then again, all the models tend to look the same after a while. By including models like Tess Holliday, it adds a lot of diversity and shows off women in a more realistic way.”

Sophomore Molly Burns added, “By being so comfortable with her body image, Tess Holliday is breaking barriers that have existed in society for such a long time. Maybe now that Tess is stepping out in such a strong and confident way, the fashion industry will finally begin to embrace women of all different shapes and sizes.”

Editor’s Note: Information from CNN, The Huffington Post, New York Daily News, UPI.com and US Magazine was used in this article.

Emma Watson to portray Disney princess, Belle live Ellen Liebenguth Staff Reporter Recently, Disney has been transforming its cartoon classics into live-action motion pictures. On Monday, Jan. 26, former Harry Potter star Emma Watson announced on Facebook that she will be portraying another leading lady bookworm. Watson has signed on to bring Belle, the Disney princess, to life in the new live-action film, “Beauty and the Beast.”

On her Facebook page, Watson told fans, “I’m finally able to tell you that I will be playing Belle in Disney’s new live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’! It was such a big part of my growing up, it almost feels surreal that I’ll get to dance to ‘Be Our Guest’ and sing ‘Something There.’ My 6-year-old self is on the ceiling – heart bursting. Time to start some singing lessons. I can’t wait for you to see it.”

Watson also expressed her excitement in a tweet, saying, ““Little town, it’s a quiet village”... tum tee tum tum tum... #Belle #Disney Thank you for all your kind words! #ahh!!!”

According to The Huffington Post, the film will be directed by Bill Condon, director of the final two “Twilight” films. Author Stephen Chbosky, from “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” will write the script.

What most don’t know is this is not the first time Watson was cast as Belle. Watson had previously been granted the role of Belle for the Warner Bros. live-action film “Beauty,” directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Last June, the film was canceled when del Toro stepped away from the project. According to The Wrap, del Toro gave his blessing to Disney, allowing Watson to star in the upcoming version.

JCU students had a few reactions regarding Watson’s latest role and the remake of a Disney animated classic.

Freshman Kathryn Hoepfner said, “I love it! [Emma Watson] looks like Belle and is classy and booksmart just like her.”

“Personally, I would prefer to see Watson do something that required a more mature audience,” said sophomore Tony Dempsey. “‘Beauty and the Beast’ could be done in such a simple manner that it could be a waste of her talent.”

“When I found out that Watson was casted as Belle, I was extremely enthusiastic about the news,” said freshman Rachel Osheka. “As an actress, Watson goes above and beyond to embody her character. I think this reason is why she will be a great choice to portray Disney’s Belle.”

“Beauty and the Beast” is the third film in a series of live-action remakes commissioned by Disney. This includes the upcoming remake of “Cinderella” starring “Downton Abbey” star Lily James and “Game of Thrones” star Richard Madden, which will hit theaters this March.

Editor’s Note: Information from Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CNN, The Huffington Post and The Wrap was used in this article.

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Harry Potter star Emma Watson has been casted to portray Belle in the live-action film, “Beauty and the Beast.”

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Allen Stone

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 House of Blues - Cleveland @ 6:30 p.m.

The acoustic/folk artist and Shaker Heights native returns to Cleveland this month for the first half of his U.S./Canadian tour with Rachael Yamagata and Cary Brothers.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 Grog Shop - Cleveland @ 8 p.m.

Stone’s soulful style has collaborated with fellow Washington State natives Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for Neon Cathedral.

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Ariana Grande

Josh Turner

Thursday, March 5, 2015

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Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland

@ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, 2015 Packard Music Hall - Warren, Ohio @ 8 p.m.

Prior to her solo-performance days, Grande was a teen star on Nickelodeon’s television series “Victorious.”

Known for “Long Black Train” and “Your Man,” this country singer will perform in the 60-year-old Packard Music Hall.

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Kalin and Myles

Sunday, March 29, 2015 House of Blues - Cleveland @ 5 p.m.

The duo that is Kalin White and Myles Parrish orginated its R&B, pop and hip-hop music music in the Bay Area in 2011.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015 State Theatre PlayhouseSquare District Cleveland @ 8 p.m.

This English indie rock band’s album “This Is All Yours” came out in September 2014.

Secondhand Serenade with Ryan Cabrera

Walk the Moon

House of Blues - Cleveland

Thursday, April 9, 2015 Agora Theatre & Ballroom - Cleveland @ 6 p.m.

This Cincinnati based indie-rock band has released four albums since 2009.

Songwriter John Vesely named his band referring to the serenades he sings for his wife with everyone else who listens hears it “second hand.”

Friday, April 3, 2015 @ 7 p.m.

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Sufjan Stevens

Neutral Milk Hotel

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Masonic Auditorium - Cleveland @ 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 16, 2015 Masonic Auditorium - Cleveland @ 8 p.m.

Stevens uses multiple instruments in his indie folk music, including the banjo, oboe, xylophone and more.

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Spring 2015 will be the “last tour for the foreseeable future” (according to its website) for this indie-rock group.

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Men’s Basketball

JCU’s win streak comes to a halt with loss at ONU Hendrickson added 16 points and six rebounds.

JCU’s starting five seemed poised from the opening tip, as the quintet quickly built up an early 9-2 lead. ONU responded with backto-back 3-pointers, which sparked a 10-0 run. JCU’s first platoon re-entered the game and went on a 10-0 run of its own, sparked by sophomore David Linane. The Euclid native scored four quick points to give JCU a six-point lead with 4:18 remaining in the half.

Hendrickson and Farragher closed out the half for the Blue Streaks with two 3-pointers, giving JCU the four-point edge heading into the locker room, 35-31.

The second half was a backand-forth affair, as the Blue Streaks and Polar Bears continued to trade shots. Linane, Hollinger and junior Danny Wallack contributed quick scores for the Blue and Gold, while the Polar Bears responded with a 3-pointer to tie the game at 38.

A steal, a jumper and another quick three gave ONU a five-

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Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

Super Bowl madness Now that the Super Bowl is finally over, I’m pretty sad. It’s hard not to be. Football is over until August. That’s pretty depressing.

But, there’s still a lot to be happy about. That was arguably the best Super Bowl I’ve ever seen.

We had two teams fighting to become dynasties. We had controversy. We had last minute heroics.

We had some amazing commercials.

And most importantly, we had some awesome sharks steal the show at halftime.

First things first, the game was incredible. Going into the game, I told myself that I wanted the Patriots to win because, as a fan, I feel the need to take a side. But for pretty much the entire game, I rooted for whoever was losing – which made it even more exciting.

That last drive by the Seahawks was one of the most exciting drives in Super Bowl history. In my lifetime, the only drives that mirror that are the drives involving the David Tyree miracle catch and the Steelers’ game-winning touchdown drive against the Arizona Cardinals.

The final play was as crazy as I’ve ever seen. From the actual playcall, to what transpired on the field, it was straight insanity. But it was amazing to watch and was something nobody expected – which is what made it so incredible.

Just in terms of what happened on the field, I think it would be hard to beat what we watched on Sunday.

In terms of the rest of the Super Bowl, I was fairly pleased.

The commercials weren’t the best they’ve ever been. But, there were some memorable ones.

My personal favorite was Squarespace’s commercial with Jeff Bridges. It turns out dreamwithjeffbridges.com is an actual website where you can download a whole album of Jeff Bridges humming and singing short tunes. It was so strange and out there, but it was memorable, and that’s exactly what you want in a Super Bowl commercial. I thought it was genius.

But, without a doubt, the best part of the Super Bowl was the sharks dancing with Katy Perry at halftime.

The moment I saw those sharks, I lost it. I don’t even know why myself, or seemingly everybody on the internet, loves them. But, they were amazing.

There have been countless memes made. There have been T-shirts made. There have been articles written. All of them about these sharks.

It’s been three days, and I find myself still looking at Twitter and laughing every time I see them.

But the bottom line is this Super Bowl had everything you want.

Was it the best ever? I don’t know. But, it’s certainly hard to argue against it.

Contact Jake Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu

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Holding teams to a low shooting percentage from the field has been the key to John Carroll University men’s basketball recent victories.

This did not happen on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Ada, Ohio as Ohio Northern University walked away with a 92-81 win over the Blue Streaks behind a 50.8 shooting percentage.

While ONU was red hot offensively, head coach Mike Moran spoke about his team’s offensive effort.

“You’ve got to score to win, and we did not shoot the ball well,” said Moran. “You look at us from the field and the foul line and we truly didn’t deserve the win – it’s not that the kids didn’t try, but on the road we didn’t shoot the ball well.”

JCU shot 39 percent, thanks in part to junior Ryan Farragher. The Poland, Ohio native led the Blue Streaks with 19 points, shooting 8-of-10 from the field. Senior David

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point lead just five minutes into the second half.

The Polar Bears would not relinquish the lead for the remainder of the afternoon.

A 3-pointer by junior Derik Young with 14:32 in the second half cut the Polar Bear lead to four. That would be the closest the Blue Streaks would get for the remainder Photo Courtesy of JCU Sports Information of the game.

Junior Ryan Farragher pulls up to score With 5:55 retwo of his game leading 19 points as the maining, ONU pushed its lead to Blue Streaks fell to ONU in Ada, Ohio.

16 points. In the final four and a half minutes, Far- you still have to give them some ragher scored 12 of his 19 points in credit for hitting tough shots.”

The Blue Streaks are now 13-5 an attempt to lead a rally. However, the Blue Streaks ran out of time overall and 9-3 in Ohio Athletic to capitalize, as ONU’s lead never Conference play. With just a few games left on the schedule, the dipped below double digits.

Senior Jake Hollinger chipped team is as focused as it has been all in 10 points for JCU, matching the season as the squad continues their scoring output of sophomore Doug run towards the OAC tournament.

When it comes to the remaining Caputo. Hollinger and Caputo had six and five rebounds, respectively. six games of the season, HendrickJCU only shot 17-of-28, or 60 son said the team’s goals were percent, from the free throw line, simple..

“We’re just looking to keep going only 10-of-18 in the second half. ONU also scored 40 points in growing and improving as a team,” he said. “We feel like we haven’t the paint, compared to JCU’s 24.

“We gave up some easy baskets played up to our full potential yet, early which allowed them to gain so we just want to keep working confidence,” Farragher said. “But together and getting better.”

Women’s Basketball

Dominating win over OAC powerhouse gives JCU share of conference lead

In Saturday’s contest, the Blue Streaks came out on fire, led by sophomore guard Katlyn Spahar.

Spahar played a nearly flawless first Coming into Saturday’s game, half, dropping 17 points and three the John Carroll University wom- assists, completely controlling the en’s basketball team sat one game pace of the game. behind in the Ohio Athletic ConHead coach Kelly Morrone ference standings leading Ohio stresses defense and rebounding Northern University. nearly every day. When asked about After the Blue Streaks put to- Spahar’s lights out performance gether a wire-to-wire win, defeating offensively, it all came back to her the Polar Bears 63-49, the OAC reg- defensive effort. ular season title is now a three-team “She got those opportunities race with JCU, ONU and Baldwin because of what she did defensively Wallace University all tied atop the and the rebounding part of it,” Morstandings at 10-2 in the conference. rone said. “She’s in the passing lanes, and half her points are in transition.”

Along with Spahar, seniors Beth Switzler and Emily Taylor also played huge roles in JCU’s double-digit halftime lead.

The senior duo combined for 13 points and 12 rebounds in the first half alone, completely dominating the Polar Bears inside and out. For most of the first Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information half, Spahar had more points than the Senior guard Emily Taylor drives the lane for two of her 11 points in JCU’s 63-49 win entire Polar Bears squad. over ONU on Saturday, Jan. 31.

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As halftime rolled around, the Blue Streaks held a 14-point lead and hadn’t trailed at any point in the game.

The domination continued in the second half with Spahar and Switzler continuing to carry the load.

Switzler added 11 second half points, and Spahar poured in 10 more to reach her game-high 27 points.

Morrone emptied the bench as the time ran out towards the end of the game, and the reserves were able to carry it home as the Blue Streaks never let the Polar Bears get within striking distance down the stretch, keeping their undefeated home record in tact with the 63-49 victory.

After falling to ONU earlier this year in Ada, Ohio, Saturday’s victory was bittersweet, said Spahar.

“It’s always tough the second time playing a team, especially late in the season but coming off a huge loss to Heidelberg,” she said.

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“We decided that what determines who we are as a team is what we do after a loss.”

Spahar continued saying, “I think we made a great statement for ourselves. It was a great team win.”

With this victory, the Blue Streaks improved to 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the OAC. JCU is currently atop the conference standings along with ONU and Baldwin Wallace University. With just a handful of games left and a game against BW still remaining, these last few games are as important as ever in the race for an OAC title.

“The second half is always harder,” Morrone said. “The journey is a long one, and I think it takes as much mental endurance as it does physical endurance.”

She continued saying, “Everyone’s destiny is right in front of them. You want to be in a position where you are in control of your own destiny.”

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Women’s Swimming & Diving

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John Carroll University finished third at the Ohio Athletic Conference North Split Meet at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio on Friday, Jan. 30. The Blue Streaks scored 114 total points. The University of Mount Union won, scoring 198, and Ohio Northern University took second with a score of 123.

Senior Nicholas Banks’ win was the first of the three first place wins, finishing with a time of 4:25.82 in the mile. Senior Nick Williams also had an exceptional performance in the hurdles with a time of 7.62 in the 55m hurdles. Senior Nick D’Amico finished this spectacular achievement, finishing in 51.77 in the 400m.

Senior Rocky Mitolo added the fourth top finish for the men, throwing 15.24m in the shot put. The senior later placed third in the weight throw at 16.85m.

The men had a strong showing in the 3k, landing three of the six point scorers for the race. Junior Andrew Snyder led the trio to the finish, clocking in at 8:53.46 to earn runner-up honors.

The Blue Streaks added four third place times on the night in juniors Frankie Caponi (55m hurdles) and Michael Hydzik (500m), senior John Cameron (800m) and sophomore David Cremi (3k).

The quartet of Hydzik, sophomore Eric Hansen, junior Dan Loya and freshman Elliot Thorkelson combined to finish in second in the distance medley relay, the top relay finish for the Blue Streaks on the night.

JCU had a handful of runners compete in the SPIRE Midwest Indoor Track & Field Open on Saturday. Junior Patrick O’Brien led the way with a sixth place finish in the 3k, crossing at 8:41.25. Tadhg Karski placed in the top 10 in the 3k as well.

The John Carroll University women’s indoor track and field team placed fifth at the Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Split Meet at Baldwin Wallace University, in Berea, Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 31.

The University of Mount Union won, accumulating 194.25 points, while Ohio Northern placed second with 157.25 points.

Sophomore Schasia Modrzynski led the Blue Streaks on Friday night, securing first place in the 3k, crossing at 11:02.98.

The Blue Streaks took two of the top four spots in the 1,000m with sophomore Becky Rohwer (3:07.03) and senior Haley Turner (3:10.99) placing third and fourth, respectively.

JCU started strong, placing second in the distance medley race. Rohwer and Turner teamed up with freshman Cassie Schillero and Jessie Swisher to cross at 12:50.08. JCU would take third in the 4x200 and fourth in the 4x400.

Sophomore Joy Nyaanga (400m) and junior Martha Bill (5k) would place fourth in their respective races. JCU would add four of five place times in freshman Gab Leon (55m), Schillero (500m) and junior Ang Bucci (800m, mile).

Home dominance continued for the John Carroll University women’s swimming and diving team in its final meet of the regular season. The Blue Streaks defeated Wilmington College, 144-114, finishing a perfect 5-0 at home and in the Ohio Athletic Conference, holding an 8-2 overall record.

Senior day proved to be special for JCU five graduating seniors. Senior Victoria Watson, who dominated with victories in the 200 free (2:00.05) and 50 free (25.27), was crucial to the team’s total score. Watson was also a part of the 200 medley relay team, kicking off the afternoon with a victory. The team of Watson, freshmen Carly Adams and Anne Crowley and junior Lindsey Fano earned first place honors, touching the wall at 1:52.31.

Junior Jane Verdi grabbed first place in both the 1,000 free and 500 free. Clocking in at 11:21.87 and 5:34.27, respectively, the junior was a full 13 seconds faster than the Wilmington competition in the 1,000 free.

Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny kept the winning streak going with a convincing win in the 100 back, touching the wall at 1:05.44. Both Adams and Crowley also earned individual victories on the afternoon.

The 144-114 victory over the Fightin’ Quakers marks the third straight win for the Blue and Gold. More importantly, JCU completes the regular season with an 8-2 overall record leading into the OAC Championships two weeks from now.

Lindsey Fano talked about how it felt finsihing undefeated saying, “We’re really excited about being undefeated in the OAC. It’s something that hasn’t happened for a while and it definitely makes a statement to all the other teams. Our hard work is paying off, and we’re looking forward to OACs.”

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Men’s Swimming & Diving

A tough conference matchup awaited the John Carroll University men’s swimming and diving team in its final meet of the season. A 400 free relay with the visiting Wilmington College was the deciding factor in a 137-132 loss for the Blue Streaks.

In the final event of the meet, the relay team of freshmen Gabe Nock, Stephen Attewell and Brain Hulseman and sophomore John Scantling touched the wall at 3:17.78, a close second to Wilmington’s winning relay team (3.16.76). The first place finish in the final event secured a narrow victory for the Fightin’ Quakers and ended JCU’s three-meet winning streak.

Individually, Hulseman earned first place honors in the 200 fly (2:01.14) and 100 fly (54.55), edging his Wilmington opponent by .02 seconds.

Sophomore Ben Parker also earned a first place finish in the 500 free with a time of 4:59.94 and a winning margin of over six seconds. Sophomore Douglas Hinchen was victorious in 1-meter diving.

After the loss, JCU dropped to 5-5 overall on the year. The Blue and Gold will take a 2-3 conference record in to the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.

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Freshman Cassie Schillero takes her turn in the distance medley during JCU’s meet at Baldwin Wallace University on Saturday, Jan. 31.

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Carly Adams freshman

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Dan Mirman junior

Michael Goggins senior

The freshman from Hopkinton, Mass. stepped up on senior day as part of the first place 200 medley relay team.

On top of her team victory, Adams finished in first for the 200 breast with a 2:30.95 time.

After being named the National Jesuit Player of the Week, Spahar came out and scored 27 points against the ONU Polar Bears. Spahar shot 4-6 from behind the arc and 9-18 from the field. She is averaging 19.2 points per game.

The junior had a career night, as he scored a careerhigh 19 points in the Blue Streak’s loss to ONU. Twelve of Farragher’s 19 points came in the final 4:27 of the contest, and he shot 80 percent from the floor.

Mirman repeated for the second straight year as 149-pound champion at the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational, winning 3-2 in the championship. Mirman was seeded first in his weight class and is 19-1 on the season.

The Blue Streaks fell short against Wilmington by five points. However, Goggins was part of the 200 medley relay team that took first place with a time of 1:40.54. He followed that victory with victories in the 100 breast and 200 breast.

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SCOTUS to rule on lethal injection drug Kathryn Finneran The Carroll News

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled to stay the executions of three convicted murderers in Oklahoma on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

The executions of Richard Glossip, John Grant and Benjamin Cole have been postponed as a result of pending deliberations surrounding the three-drug mix used in lethal injections. It is in question if the use of the drugs violates the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, which bans “cruel and unusual punishment.”

Many critics of the drugs are citing the first drug, midazolam, as the primary problem.

Midazolam, a member of the benzodiazepines class of medications, is supposed to work as a sedative. It is used before the paralytic and the heart-stopping drugs are administered, according to The New York Times.

According to MedlinePlus, a website produced by the National Library of Medicine, midazolam should, “cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and prevent any memory of the event.”

The Supreme Court case will decide whether complete sedation is necessary to take away the pain from the heart-stopping drug, according to The New York Times. Many scientists attest that midazolam is not an appropriate drug for sedation.

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The United States Supreme Court will begin to hear cases in April regarding the use of the sedative midazolam, the first of three drugs used in lethal injections.

Much of the controversy surrounding the pregnant woman, took 25 minutes to die after use of midazolam stems from multiple botched the lethal injection was administered, accordexecutions over the past year. According to ing to NBC. NBC, Oklahoman Clayton Lockett received The lethal injection used to euthanize the aforementioned drug concoction. It took McGuire included the sedative midazolam, him approximately 40 minutes to die. according to NBC. Lockett was convicted of shooting a While the Supreme Court did reject Mc19-year-old woman and burying her alive in Guire’s case in terms of the Eighth Amend1999. ment, the Supreme Court did agree to stay the Similarly in Ohio this past year, Dennis Mcexecutions of Glossip, Grant and Cole in light Guire, who was convicted of “raping, sodomof the numerous botched executions over the izing and slashing the throat” of a 22-year-old past year.

Glossip, who was convicted of planning his employer’s death, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday, Jan. 29. Both Grant, convicted of killing a prison cafeteria worker, and Cole, found guilty of killing his infant daughter by breaking her spine, were scheduled to be executed in the coming months.

According to The New York Times, the Supreme Court will begin to hear arguments about the cases in April.

Sara Schiavoni, a lecturer of political science at John Carroll University whose area of expertise is the federal courts, stated, “Well, we know we will have a judgment by the last week in June.”

Furthermore, Schiavoni predicts the Supreme Court will rule that the use of midazolam is constitutionally permissible, based upon prior Eighth Amendment cases. She believes the final ruling will be five to four, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Anthony Kennedy, Samuel Alito and Antonin Scalia voting that the drug is constitutionally permissible.

According to NBC, this is the first time since 2008 that the Supreme Court will hear a case pertaining to lethal injection.

Editor’s Note: Information from NBC, MedlinePlus and The New York Times was used in this report.

Senate passes Keystone XL pipeline bill Carly Cundiff

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The U.S. Senate passed the controversial Keystone XL pipeline bill on Jan. 29, following a five-year fight through the legislative branch. President Barack Obama previously said he will veto the bill in the first confrontation between Obama and a Republicancontrolled Congress.

The senate voted 62 to 36 in favor of the pipeline, including nine Democrats voting for the bill.

This sends the bill back to the House of Representatives, where a similar bill was passed last month, according to The New York Times.

The vote marks the first major accomplishment for the Senate Republican majority, which carefully selected the pipeline to put at the top of the agenda in hopes of preparing Democrats for even bigger tests with Obama.

“This is a happy day on several counts,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. He told reporters he was pleased with both the success of the bill and the legislative process it took to get there-most notably, the 41 amendments from members of both parties that got votes.

The White House promptly said that Obama would veto the measure, which would force the approval of a proposed 1,179-mile oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

This would only be the third veto of Obama’s presidency, but the opening shot in a fight over Republican-sponsored measures.

“This bill is a disgrace. It is a disgrace, and it is the first bill they bring up,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.). “This waves every single law that’s important to the American people to protect them. I think this is a scandalous bill.”

The pipeline would join a pre-existing pipeline from Alberta, Canada running into Nebraska with another pre-existing pipeline that runs through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the BBC. While a pipeline connecting the countries already exists, the XL pipeline would create a straighter shot across the country.

According to The New York Times, the bill has become a proxy for broader fights over climate change, energy and the economy.

The pipeline has raised serious debate over the protection of the environment, namely oil sands, which are created by the current pipeline running from Canada into Illinois, according to a State Department Report. Oil sands produce 17 percent more greenhouse gas than standard crude oil extraction, according to CNN. On the other side of the debate, the State Department said in a report released in early January that the pipeline would create 42,000 jobs, both directly though 3,900 construction workers and indirectly through restaurants and shops, reaping 2 billion dollars in economic benefits.

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Senators John Hoeven (R- N.D.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters on Thursday, Jan. 29 that they passed the Keystone XL pipeline bill.

However, once the pipeline is finished, only about 50 people will have long-term jobs.

On the day the bill passed, McConnell urged his colleagues to pass the measure.

“Constructing Keystone would pump billions into our economy. It would support thousands of good American jobs,” he said.

“And as the president’s own State Department has indicated, it would do this with minimal environmental impact.”

Members of the House of Representatives can either vote on the bill as is, or create a

joint Senate-House committee to redesign the bill and vote on it then. If the House of Representatives does pass the bill, it will be sent to Obama for approval.

According to CNN, if the bill does pass both houses of Congress, and Obama vetoes it, the Republican-dominated Senate is unlikely to have the votes to override the veto, effectively killing the bill.

Editor’s Note: Information from CNN, The New York Times and the BBC was used in this report.

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Militant combat rattles the Middle East Ashley Bastock

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Egypt At least 26 Egyptian soldiers and civilians were killed by extremist militants on Thursday, Jan. 29, according to the BBC. The militant group, Sinai Province, has pledged its allegiance to the Islamic State group.

The Sinai Province targeted police headquarters, a military base, an army checkpoint and a residential complex for military and law enforcement personnel, according to Al-Jazeera.

The militants used a combination of car bombs and rockets fired at the various police offices and a military base.

President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi had to shorten a trip to Ethiopia as a result of the attacks, but vowed to “die defending the region from terror,” according to Al-Jazeera.

Attacks in Egypt by Islamist militant groups have been ever prevalent ever since el-Sissi ousted President Mohammad Morsi in July 2013.

According to the BBC, the U.S. was quick to condemn the attacks by the Islamist militants, saying the country will remain “steadfast in its support of the Egyptian government’s efforts to combat the threat of terrorism.”

At least 55 people were killed in southern Pakistan on Friday, Jan. 30 after a bomb went off during Friday prayers at a Shiite mosque. According to NPR, dozens more were injured.

The group responsible for the attack, Jundallah, is linked to the Pakistani Taliban, and is classified as a Sunni militant group.

The mosque was located in Shikarpur, part of the Sindh province, 300 miles north of Karachi.

This was the fifth attack in this area of the Sindh province since 2010. Attacks throughout the Sindh province have been rare as it is usually a peaceful province that is fairly religiously tolerant. Jundallah has been linked to both al-Qaida and the Iranian Sunni Muslim group, according to the BBC. According to the BBC, local media reported the blast was caused by a suicide bomber. Police are still working to confirm this.

Former President Asif Ali Zardari, a native of the Sindh Province, said he was “shocked and grieved beyond measure” by the attacks, according to The New York Times.

Yemen Conflict in Yemen escalated as a key military base located in Sanaa was captured

by Shiite rebels on Thursday, Jan. 29. U.S. military previously trained counter-terrorism forces at the base, according to ABC. The Houthis, the Shiite sect responsible for the base’s capture, had seized a number of military bases in the days leading up to the attacks. This includes a Special Forces location, according to ABC. The Houthis gained control of the capital last September.

Until 2012, American forces used the camp to train militias to battle al-Qaida’s Yemeni affiliate group.

The Houthis, however, are hoping to oust President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi and are currently holding him at “gunpoint,” according to The Associated Press.

The group maintains that it wants a peaceful transition of power to occur.

According to The Associated Press, the Houthis still control most of the capital’s military installations and weaponry.

The U.S. military is fighting back with drone attacks. This included one on Saturday, Jan. 31 in the Shabwa province that allegedly killed four al-Qaida operatives, according to The Associated Press.

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Editor’s Note: Information from Al-Jazeera, the BBC, NPR, ABC, The New York Times and The Associated Press was used in this report.

Measles outbreak 4 Ebola virus may hits upstate New York become more contagious 3

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The recent measles outbreak that spread throughout the country has now reached the state of New York. On Sunday, Feb. 1, ABC reported an infected student from Bard College took an Amtrak train the week before from Penn Station to Albany, exposing the disease to thousands of other passengers and people in several cities in upstate New York.

Efforts to contain the recent outbreak have been largely unsuccessful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 84 people from 14 different states have been found to have measles since Jan. 1. According to The New York Times, the outbreak started near Disneyland in California. The disease has since spread throughout the Southwest and other regions of the country.

The New York Times reports the disease is primarily being spread between families of Americans that refuse to get vaccinated for fear of negative health repercussions. Those who are a part of the ‘anti-vaccine movement’ believe vaccinations are directly linked to the development of autism in children. The fear stems from a 1998 article in a medical journal that has since been retracted and proven false. Despite the fact that the article contained no validity, the anti-vaccine movement has been adopted by a statistically significant group of Americans.

Most vaccinated Americans do not need to worry much about contracting measles. According to the CDC, the vaccine is over 95 percent effective. However, those not vaccinated, infants and the immunologically frail do run the risk at contracting the disease. The New York Times reported that measles can be particularly dangerous because it is known to develop into more serious diseases, like encephalitis.

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The measles outbreak, which started in Disneyland, has now spread to upstate New York, as well as fourteen states.

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur in France reported that despite a decline in Ebola cases in West Africa in the last several months, the virus may be mutating.

Concerned with higher degrees of contagion and the possibility of the virus becoming airborne, scientists are examining blood samples taken from infected patients in Guinea, according to the BBC. Anavaj Sakuntabhai, a geneticist at the research institute, has expressed concerns over asymptomatic cases of the Ebola virus, where there may be no symptoms shown in those infected.

“These people may be the people who can spread the virus better, but we still don’t know that yet,” Sakuntabhai said. “A virus can change itself to less deadly, but more contagious and that’s something we are afraid of.”

Although there have been some asymptomatic cases in West Africa, there is no indication the virus has become airborne. For now, it can still only be spread through contact with bodily fluids expelled by an infected person.

Despite several minor mutations, the virus does not seem to have become resistant to medications.

According to the World Health Organization, over 22,000 people have been diagnosed with Ebola since the outbreak began. Nearly 8,500 of those cases have been fatal.

According to Time, the Institut Pasteur is currently attempting to develop two vaccines against Ebola, which will be tested on humans later this year.

Editor’s Note: Information from Time, the BBC, the World Health Organization and The Atlantic was used in this report.

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Despite a decrease in Ebola cases in West Africa, researchers are now concerned with the possiblity of the virus becoming airborne.

As much as I enjoy my job at The Carroll News, being the World News Editor does come with its drawbacks. The most prevalent of these is that it can be highly depressing at times.

On a weekly basis, it is my responsibility to determine which articles will be printed in this section. That means I spend a few hours through the course of each week examining the news, which, sadly, is generally not very positive. It’s an unfortunate truth that the most pressing events in the world are surrounded by tragedy. Whether the stories pertain to the executions of hostages held by the Islamic State group, articles about countries ravaged by disease or the omnipresent disharmony in our national government, it can sometimes be hard to see the world as a good place.

Last week, I was fortunate enough to witness something that shed a ray of light on my view of the world.

After leaving my last class of the day, I was walking back to my house while thinking about the various assignments I needed to accomplish.

During my trek on the snow-covered sidewalks, I noticed an elderly couple taking their dog on a leisurely walk. They were walking arm in arm, having a quiet conversation only they could hear.

For those of you who have never walked down Warrensville Center Road in January, it can be challenging to walk around other people due to the miniature mountains of snow that are on both sides of the sidewalks. Not wanting to disrupt the couple’s outing, I decided there was no need to rush and slowed to a metaphorical snail’s pace.

Eventually, the couple realized I was behind them and apologized for holding me up. I told them it was not a problem and asked that they enjoy the rest of their walk. I continued my short journey, glancing back only once to see that they had resumed their conversation and were smiling and laughing about whatever it was they were talking about.

Now, I hope you aren’t thinking, “Goodness, why is this person writing a column about a random, meaningless encounter on her walk home?”

However, if this is what you truly are thinking, let me offer you an explanation.

Despite spending a considerable amount of time immersed in tragic news, at the end of the day, I still believe that the world is a relatively good place. We are surrounded by people who are generally genuinely kindhearted. There is an infinite amount of love and compassion in this world, fostered not only in people who actively try to change the world for the better. In the past few weeks, several news outlets have featured articles and broadcasts about Mason Wartman, a former Wall Street equity researcher who left his job to open a pizza shop in Philadelphia with the savings he had accumulated. His restaurant, Rosa’s Fresh Pizza, allows customers to “pay it forward” by purchasing a $1 slice of pizza for those in need.

Not only is this compassion fostered in people like Wartman, but also in people such as the couple who spent an average Wednesday afternoon walking arm in arm, engrossed in a quiet conversation, laughing to themselves.

In all, as you stress out about the copious amount of homework you may have, the overdemanding boss who expects too much of you, or the disrespectful roommate you can’t wait to move away from, I ask that you go out and truly experience the world.

Find beauty in everyday occurrences. The world is a good place; sometimes you just have to open your eyes to it.

Contact Katelyn DeBaun at kdebaun16@jcu.edu.

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Frozen In Belvoir: JCUPD Comes Through When Hope Seemed Gone Light Arrived In The Depths Of Ice My breath escaped my lungs like the sounds of sirens, Belvoir was as though rocks, upon which my boat was crashing, Stuck.

On the eve of a day off and the night of a blizzard, snow packed up upon me like wolf packs, how I wished to be warm as the spirit in me froze over, a tantalizing pool of anger and hopelessness began to scream within the dying embers of an individual, cast asunder by the situations of my life.

I saw you, standing in the snowpile covering my car, or perhaps I was dreaming of condition psychedelic, but as I reversed the wheels of my outer machine, my inner mechanism was failing, forward, reverse, like some video game on repeat, vinyl playing the same chord arrangement, useless.

My savoirs were dressed in bulletproof vests, donning gear around belts like San Diego handyman,They pulled me forth as I continued to press my foot firmly upon the pedal, I order you to move, Let the ice break like chandliers leaving chains, Panic and disarray akin to a boatwreck washing out like scalded water diving into me and my chambers.

I was then free, a voice screaming my name, a series of sounds blending into an ensemble, sustain me…save me.

I left the taiga on a beckoning twilight, with my mind aflamed with praise; temple filled with incense I would meet you again, and then I would be prepared, to pry you out myself, blood and bone effort for your unforgiving grip. *Editor’s Note: This freeform poem was inspired by Diversions Editor Matt Hribar’s experience of being stuck in the Belvoir Lot. He was soon helped by two JCUPD officers who helped him break free.

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NAME THAT TOON! LYRIC:

Feb. 5, 2015

Wisdom from a JCU Student:

“Just do you.”

-Will Hudson ‘15

“Grab your mother’s keys, we’re leaving...”

SNOW DAY

photo from flicker commons

LAST ISSUE’S

WINNER:

Nicholas Baker Baker kills it by being a housing chair in good old Hamlin Hall (although he broke his arm doing so). Baker is a senator for SU, a member of AAA and loves seashells.

Be the first to tweet at Diversions Editor Matt Hribar (@hribstar) and you’ll be featured as the next winner of the toon!

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Girl finds herself ‘over boys’; Boy inquires about appropriate hand-holding 3 Headlines That Will Not Be In The Next Issue...

Dear Hribar, I’m absolutely over boys. I mean it. I’ve been hurt many times in the pursuit of love and all I’ve ever wanted was a relationship. Why do boys suck?

-Over Boyz

Dear Over Boyz, Although I understand your troubles with dating and I would never devalue the pain and emotions you’ve experienced, you should not blame the entire male gender. Boys do not ‘suck’, some are merely boys while others are men. I remember when a close friend told me how everyone she ever loved could not love her back, how they were only boys. What I told her in return was that she was in love with caterpillars and cocoons. Caterpillars and cocoons are not yet ready for the butterfly world. They have not gone through the chrysalis stage, they are not at that stage in their life. Soon, these men who have spurned you will awaken as mature men, men who will be able to commit to a relationship or realize how they’ve spurned you. You’re upset now, but one day you’ll be the happiest flower ever because you found a butterfly to join you.

Dear Hribar, When is it appropriate to hold hands? Me and my girlfriend enjoy strolling through the quad, with our hands intertwined like sardines in a can. However, we have been getting quite the nasty looks from students. Help us!

-Hand Holding Henry

IFC moves back informal rush again

Students create their own parking spots on campus

Dear Hand Holding Henry, There’s always one general rule of PDA: If you’re not comfortable doing it, then maybe it is for the best that you don’t do it. To be fair, you’re only holding hands. But if you don’t like the way some streaks are eyeing your fingers, then maybe it’s time to enforce that gradeschool rule of keeping your hands to yourself. I think you should hold hands, why not? Sure, I might be one of the ones to stare at you, but you deserve the pleasure of merry romanticism.

Dear Hribar, As sitting through my political science class, I’ve met an interesting and attractive female named “Debbie.” Debbie is a stellar JCU student and I’m always bubbly around her (which is rare considering how serious I usually am).

However, the other day in class before the teacher began to teach us studious things, Debbie made comments about another boy. I hadn’t really made a claim or tried to take Debbie out for an evening of finer things, but I was sort of shocked that she would talk about this man “Joshua”. I tried keeping a straight face as she told me about Joshua but I was extremely hurt by Debbie’s interest in Joshua. Was I friendzoned? What should I do?

-Political Pat Dear Political Pat, You are not alone. Many silent studs like yourself are usually overlooked by girls like “Debbie” because boys like

the following situations are based off real events and nothing more...

Who calls it? The Carroll News investigates snow day decisions and the folks behind them.

“Joshua” are shiny coins while you’re a diamond who has yet to be unearthed from the mountain. You have two choices: Explicitly state your interest to Debbie or continue to act as a friend to Debbie and hope to get a chance later in the semester. I think your best option would be the latter: enjoy the friendship. Girls and boys realize that the best people in their life truly are in their life. In the future, be less political and go for it. Dancing around girls only works when you’re in the club with a little bit of Drake or Usher.

Dear Hribar, What is love?

-Baby Don’t Hurt Me Dear Baby Don’t Hurt Me, This is a question that I can’t truly answer (I know, shocking).

Love is a very personal virtue that varies from person to person. To define it would be to label a spirit; how can we attach physicality to intangibility?

We’ve all felt love, whether through a higher spirit, families, friends, pets, interests, passions. But if you were asked to explain all those different feelings and

emotions of love and summarize it into a small answer in a love advice article...could you? Don’t define love, experience it.

Dear Hribar, How can I ask you out on a date?

I feel like we would be perfect together...I know you’re a Libra (with a Scorpio moon). Should I email or instant message you in the middle of the night?

-Hreally Into Hribar Dear Hreally Into

Hribar,

Feel free to email

me. I’m pretty busy

but I can be easily wooed.

Need advice?

Want some fresh sense?

Contact Hribar at mhribar16 @jcu.edu for some help.

Email things you overheard on campus, awesome pictures, funny stuff & more to The Carroll News Diversions Editor: mhribar16@jcu.edu

Come support your fellow Blue Streaks this weekend!

Men’s Basketball vs. Capital University: Saturday, Feb. 7 @ 2 p.m.

Club Hockey vs. Pitt: Saturday, Feb. 7 @ 6 p.m.

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Winter woes

This past Sunday, Northeast Ohio experienced a massive bliz-

zard that cancelled classes at John Carroll University. Snow plow

trucks successfully cleared the main roads surrounding JCU. However, the parking lots on the University’s campus were still

completely covered in snow when classes resumed on Tuesday.

This led to a parking nightmare and a safety hazard for both drivers and pedestrians.

Some drivers’ decisions to park erratically and outside of lined

parking spots leave too little room for others. It is highly inconsid-

erate, inefficient and unsafe to monopolize an unnecessary amount of space. Parking properly deserves all drivers’ utmost attention

and care. Hundreds of JCU faculty, staff and students need to park on campus and drivers should adjust accordingly.

With two more months of winter, members of the JCU commu-

nity need to keep their safety and others’ in mind when navigating around campus. This needs to be a collective effort. By planning

Cartoon by Paul Mullin

great deal of frustration and unnecessary accidents.

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JCU’s Super Bowl

On Sunday, Feb. 1, four John Carroll University

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ahead and being considerate of others, these efforts will save a

“I just had a vision I was going to make a big play, and it came true.”

alumni earned Super Bowl rings, as the New England Patriots bested the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24. Direc-

tor of Player Personnel Nick Caserio ‘99, Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels ‘99, Assistant Director of Pro Scouting David Ziegler ‘01 and Coaching Assistant Jerry Schuplinski ‘01 all played significant

— New England Patriots’ cornerback Malcolm Butler, on his game-saving interception that led to the Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl XLIX

roles in helping the Patriots win their fourth Super Bowl. Congratulations to these four on this admirable achievement.

HIT & miss

Hit: The snow day miss: Way too much snow Hit/miss:The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX by a score of 28-24 miss: Whitney Houston’s 21-year-old daughter was found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub of water, and is now in a medically induced coma Hit: Researchers at the University of Cambridge believe two 500-year-old statues belong to Michelangelo, and that they are his only surviving bronze statues in the world Hit/miss: Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Johnny Manziel entered rehabilitation therapy last Wednesday Hit: The state of Texas declared a “Chris Kyle Day” in honor of the movie “American Sniper” miss: An Egyptian court sentenced 183 defendants to death for the murder of 11 police officers and two civilians Hit: Two pilots survived a small mid-air plane crash in Alaska miss: A 3-year-old boy shot his father and pregnant mother after finding a handgun in his mother’s purse Hit: The Pentagon selected the Boeing 747-8 as the plane for the president’s new Air Force One fleet miss: A fire at one of Russia’s largest public libraries in Moscow destroyed over one million historic documents

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OURVIEW

Perry’s halftime performance didn’t make me roar

Morgan Osheka

Life & Entertainment Editor

Overall feeling about Katy Perry’s performance for the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show: It wasn’t fabulous, but it wasn’t atrocious.

Having high expectations for her performance, I didn’t think Perry really “wowed” audiences. I was expecting a pretty wild, extravagant Katy Perry show that would leave me saying, “Can we watch that again?”

Instead, the words that came out of my mouth instead were, “Well, that wasn’t what I had expected.”

I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t really jumping out of my seat during Perry’s theatrical and colorful collaboration of her hit singles.

Granted, I get she was trying to make the halftime show seem like quite the party, but personally, I wasn’t feeling it.

Compared to recent former halftime performances by Bruno Mars and Beyoncé, I don’t think Perry lived up to what past performers have brought to the table. Let’s be honest, Bruno Mars and Beyoncé’s halftime shows totally trumped Perry’s attempts to do the same.

A couple aspects of Perry’s performance left me with an unsatisfied question mark.

One, Perry’s outfits were a bit of

a letdown. I was expecting her to go all out with her wardrobe choices, but rather, I think they were a bit tacky and mediocre. The “Roar” outfit, enveloped by flames of reds, oranges and yellows, looked more like an arts and crafts costume while the oversized black zip-up sweatshirt she wore later on in the show was nothing spectacular.

Second, the dancing, smiling beach balls during “California Girls” freaked me out a little. But you have to admit, the dancing baby blue sharks were hilariously adorable.

Third, I wish Perry had chosen different special guest performers to join her onstage. Rather than the guests meshing well with Perry’s vibe, it felt as if they were trying too hard to be incorporated into the performance.

Lastly, it seemed like Missy Elliot was given way more camera time than Lenny Kravitz. I’m not sure why that was.

I won’t end this on a sour note, though.

I thought the giant animatronic/ puppet cat that Perry rode in on to make her grand entrance was pretty intense. This innovative opening definitely grabbed the viewers’ attention right from the start.

Perry literally made herself fly as she attached herself to a shooting star and soared high above the field, yet I couldn’t get the image of Tinker Bell out of my head. But I’m not going to

Wonderword:

lie – her high flying trick was one of the best parts of her performance.

So let’s get to the positive aspects of Perry’s halftime concert.

Her rendition of “Firework” was probably the best way to end the performance. Perry took her time to fully commit to the song, singing powerfully and fully embracing her blinged-out gown – the best outfit choice of the show. And, the awesome fireworks display was a total “wow” factor.

My absolute favorite aspect overall was the choreography. Kudos to whoever envisioned those dance moves, because the background ensemble was absolutely captivating and really sold the performance.

Particularly, the dancing chess pieces were creepily fascinating in their metallic unitards, adding a very artistic vision to the popular song, “Dark Horse.” All I can say, pure genius.

I give Perry an ‘A’ for effort on her performance. I think she managed to wedge herself in between two opposite performance approaches; going completely all out and crazy or keeping things simple and classic.

I give Perry a 50/50 overall.

And let me add, Idina Menzel singing the National Anthem left me with goose bumps. Honestly, I think she was the real show-stopper. Just saying.

Contact Morgan Osheka at mosheka17@jcu.edu

What does brobdinagian mean?

“Someone bribing another person” Sarah Millie, junior

“The respect for individuals” Alexus Edinger, junior

“The need to give someone a hug”

Jilian Blaszcyk, junior

Brobdinagian: Of huge size; tremendous

Cup of Joe:

Joe Ginley

Managing Editor

“Money, it’s a crime.”

Pink Floyd had it right in its song “money.” Well, at least when it comes to campaign spending.

As the 2016 presidential election quickly approaches, money is already flowing into campaign accounts and political action committees (PACs). Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a bloody battle to determine who will be the next president of the United States.

Why should you care? It’s simple: Big money makes a big impact on your life.

Big money plays an integral part in politics. Money buys political favors from politicians, and, in

return, favors ensure politicians’ support of certain laws or regulations. Politicians don’t just serve their constituents, such as you and me – they also serve their donors.

Money in and of itself is not evil. How we use it defines both it and us. This especially rings true in campaign spending. Donating to a campaign is not necessarily evil.

It can be a beautiful expression of free speech. But done in excess, it loses its luster.

A perfect example is the Koch brothers.

Charles and David Koch are tied as the fourth richest people in America, as each is worth about $42 billion, according to Forbes. The brothers ascended to this position in large part thanks to their father, Fred C. Koch, who founded Koch Industries. The brothers made it big through oil refining, though they have since diversified their holdings.

According to multiple media

Higl’s Squiggles:

Alexandra Higl Editor-in-Chief

You get a trophy. And you get a trophy.

And you, over there, you get a trophy.

Everybody gets a trophy.

It feels like that sometimes -– especially in our generation.

I bet you know what I’m talking about.

Pretty much all of us have attended award ceremonies where they give away the legitimate awards in the first part.

Here’s a whopping piece of metal to the top athlete. Good job. Here’s a big ol’ certificate to the top student. Keep studying.

But then, we get into the more, shall we say “padded” part of the evening. It’s the part where they unveil the team spirit awards, the participation awards and the awards for people who breathed.

What accomplishments.

Excuse my sass, but when did we enter this “let’s not hurt little Johnny’s feelings for performing at mediocre or below average and give him a trophy” phase?

The same could be said for parenting.

When I was little, I’d look around at my fellow peers, and was fascinated by how their parents talked to them. When little Sally had a solo at the choir concert, her mom would embrace her sweet girl and tell her she was the next Beyoncé. But really, she sounded like a baby whale being tortured.

Either her mother was tone deaf, or she didn’t want to hurt her darling dear’s feelings. Because, as they say, no one wants a kid with low self-esteem.

But, I write this today, asking you, loyal readers, what’s wrong with tough love? What’s wrong with constructive criticism? How will we grow if we’re constantly being told our feces smell like roses?

Losing is good for us. Sometimes, watching your archenemy hold that shiny trophy in their hands and having to partake in the empty-handed walk of shame is humbling.

It can make us want something even more. It can give us the motivation to work harder, fight harder. Or, it can tell

Tough love

us, “Hey, maybe basket-weaving isn’t my area of expertise. Guess I won’t go into that field.”

In the past four years, I’ve watched so many of my peers melt when they’ve been handed honest, constructive criticism. True, no one likes a blow to their ego. But it’s what you do with that criticism that shapes you. It’s how you develop. It’s how you grow. It’s how you become better.

When I was around the age of six or seven, I begged my parents to sign me up for dance lessons. After much whining, I was the proud owner of jazz shoes, and spent my evenings doing grapevines.

But frankly, I sucked. It was probably because I was running from school, to soccer practice, to dance lessons and everything else in between.

After my dad watched me dance to “Tutti Frutti” at our dress rehearsal, he pulled me aside, sat me down, and told me, in the nicest way possible, I didn’t have a future as a performer.

After I cried for a little bit, I took a deep breath. I was determined to prove him wrong. That night, I spent hours in my room practicing the routine over and over again.

And guess what? I proved him wrong.

Sure, I wasn’t Chita Rivera. But, for a snotty-nosed girl, I wasn’t half-bad. The owner of my dance studio was even impressed, and encouraged me to keep dancing and to audition for musicals.

And, I’d like to say I had pretty successful amateur theatrical career until my retirement during my junior year of college.

Want another firsthand witness account of how tough love can incite hard work? In the first grade, I was told I was a terrible reader and writer. They sent me to remedial reading. Or, as my classmates liked to call it, the “loser class.” Well, look at me now. All I ever do is read and write.

Being told you’re a loser can be good for you. It instills modesty. It pushes you to attain your personal best. And, sometimes, it’s a sign that maybe it’s best to move in a different direction.

So, to my future children, I apologize.

Your mother is going to give some occasional doses of tough love. It’ll be good for you, kids.

Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

Politics and money, it’s a gas

reports, the Koch brothers are reportedly planning to spend $889 million on the 2016 elections. The money will largely be used to fund conservative campaigns, as the Koch brothers are pro-big business, and thus interested in placing Republicans in office.

According to the letter of the law, the brothers are not committing an illegal act. The Koch brothers are expressing their right to free speech and doing it in a legal way with a wide network of PACs and donors.

While it might be legal, is it right?

Since this is a monetary issue, let’s first think in financial terms: What will the return on investment be for the Koch brothers? If all goes right for the two, a Republican president will sit in the White House with a Republican-controlled Congress. What will happen then? Will positive change occur? Or, will the culture in Washington, D.C. remain the same, with bipartisan bickering

and a largely inept and unpopular government?

While the Koch brothers plan to spend a great deal on the upcoming election, liberal donors plan to do the same. No matter how much the Koch brothers spend, Republicans will not win every seat in Congress or every governor race in 2016.

Now, think about the return of investment for a different venture.

For example, imagine that the Koch brothers invested that $889 million into cancer research or towards eradicating world hunger. That money could help save thousands of lives, or increase the quality of life for millions.

I’m not here to vilify the Koch brothers, or any other wealthy political donor. Not all rich people are evil. Look at Bill Gates, both the richest man in America and the “most generous philanthropist in history,” according to Forbes.

Here’s my point: stop tossing money into the political machine.

I don’t care whether you are a Democrat or a Republican. This has nothing to do with political affiliation. The money all flows to the same place – the political system, which rarely produces results today.

This has everything to do with affecting positive change in the world.

Instead of receiving a minimal return on investment with the political system, see your money in action by donating to your local animal shelter, to your high school or to a medical organization. Place your money in worthwhile endeavors and help others, one small step at a time.

If you still feel strongly about politics, invest something else much more important – your time.

Don’t let campaign spending serve as an excuse to quit politics altogether. Keep voicing your opinion and keep voting. But open your eyes and take a critical look at campaign spending.

Contact Joe Ginley at jginley16@jcu.edu

Op/Ed

The Carroll News

Do you know what’s inside?

Ways to enjoy the snow

6. Think warm thoughts 7. Book spring break tickets 8. Watch “Frozen” 9. Make a snow angel 10. Build a snow fort

Tim Johnson Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

—Compiled by the Editorial staff

Goodness Gracious:

Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor I am a writer. I write things down after they’ve been swimming around in my head for awhile. Most of the time, I write for myself to try to find some clarity in my life.

That’s where my fault lies. When I write for myself, I hear it in my own voice. I paint pictures as my own eyes see them. I don’t necessarily realize how they sound to other people.

That’s why I need to clarify my column from last week: “To advise or to be advised.” The topic of that particular column was essentially me coming to terms with my lack of knowledge and wisdom, as well as reflecting on my tendency to give advice instead of taking it. I began writing the column with the intention of giving advice on how to take advice.

I immediately received feedback on my column. Although I was pleased to find out that several people outside of The Carroll News staff do in fact read my column, I also realized that the tone of my previous column was a bit more despairing than I intended.

So, this is the follow-up story addressing some of the concerns that were brought to my attention.

First, let’s start with the facts. I am in the midst of my final semester of college. My mentality towards my schoolwork has changed. Long story short, I’ve got senioritis, and I’ve got it bad.

This is my 16th consecutive year of school. Everyone can appreciate what that much schooling does to a person. To the seniors who are going on to some kind of grad school after this, I sincerely salute you. I couldn’t do it. I’m exhausted.

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Furthermore, I really don’t know what’s coming for me after graduation. I have some prospects, but nothing’s written in stone yet. That’s a pretty scary thing to deal with after realizing that there are only about three months of school left.

So, I’m at the point in my life right now where I can’t really answer any questions with absolute certainty. I don’t like to ask for help a lot. But really, I would love any and all advice right now.

I said all of that in my column last week. The part that I failed to mention, though, is that I’m okay with being lost right now. I’m actually really happy with my life at the present moment. Terrified, yes – but also very happy.

From my family, to my friends, to my boyfriend and even to my professors, my support system has never been stronger than it is right now. I know that’s such a typical Academy Award speech thing to say, but it’s true. All of these people continually help me to realize the accomplishments I’ve achieved in the past four years.

Even with my incredible support system, I’m still lost. There are so many different directions that I could take right now, and I haven’t the slightest idea about which direction is the best one. I imagine my future in so many different ways, but I also always keep in mind the lesson from another of my previous columns: that your fantasy doesn’t always match up to reality.

At this point in my life, though, being lost is pretty typical. It’s also pretty typical for me to come to terms with my lack of wisdom. I’m not degrading myself when I say that I really don’t know anything. I’m just opening myself up to pieces of wisdom from those who have been in my shoes before.

So, I’m pretty exhilarated about being lost. There are so many wonderful possibilities that I know my fears and doubts are temporary, and truly the best is yet to come.

With each passing technological advance or discovery, the dissemination of information takes place at even faster paces.

New improvements to our phones allow us to access videos, photos and news with several taps on our screen. Social media sites not only promote general banter, but also serve the important function of promoting important dialogue and fact-checking during crises or upon the breaking of large news.

But with this massive boom in media and technology, painfully large gaps in its effective use still present issues for people worldwide each day.

In America, consumers are reluctant to question the source of their daily groceries of bread and milk.

These items are purchased with little consideration, and it’s taken on faith that the prepackaged, mass-produced products contain exactly what they purport to contain.

In fact, our assumptions are ostensibly safeguarded by certain regulatory agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture.

These agencies have been tasked with inspecting food and providing their stamp of approval before it ever hits markets for consumption.

And for the most part, our system functions without much scandal.

Thus, when you pull groceries from the shelf and stuff them into your cart, questions of cleanliness or foodborne illnesses don’t creep into your mind.

But this assumption, that regulatory agencies unequivocally protect the American consumer is more laughable than you might want to admit to yourself.

These two chief regulatory agencies focus their inspections on different groups of foods for safety and inspection. As foods typically do not change drastically from year to year, these agencies have become well-acquainted with the foods for which they are responsible. But while America can count on foods not to change, fads are known to do just that.

Consumers’ unthinking acceptance of new, untested “supplements” and “herbal” products has resulted in large, national retailers taking notice.

In retail and grocery stores nationwide, there has been a significant uptick in the number of these fad products offered. Each one promises some unique benefit, ranging from increased energy and focus to increased muscle definition and weight loss.

These novel products dress up their promises of potency in flashy packaging and attention-grabbing advertising. And to an unsuspecting American consumer, their promises are as good as gold.

As more of these types of products begin to populate retail stores’ shelves and find their way into consumers’

shopping carts, certain people begin to ask questions about their honesty.

That’s exactly what led the New York State attorney general’s office to conduct tests on some of the products.

And the results are just the opposite of what the consumers expected.

The office of the attorney general’s tests yielded that the large majority of these “supplements” and “herbal” products contained virtually none of the ingredients they advertised.

While I typically avoid commenting on current news in my columns, this represents a particularly heinous violation of public trust. Neither of the agencies responsible for keeping consumers safe felt these new products resided within their scope. As a result, the consumers suffered.

Such concerted efforts to mislead consumers through misrepresentation shows that money, not consumers, are the focus.

All of this does more than show that you should read labels, it shows you should work to keep yourself and others safe by paying closer attention.

Do your part to keep yourself safe.

If it sounds too good to be true, make sure to double check that it isn’t.

Where oversight by agencies allows things to fall between the cracks, average people with an above average interest in being informed and inquisitive make the difference.

Contact Tim Johnson at tjohnson15@jcu.edu

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A collection of John Carroll students celebrate a traditional Japanese holiday.

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