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Exoneree Ricky Jackson speaks to JCU community Mary Frances McGowan Campus Editor

When Ricky Jackson was thrown into the shadowy corners of death row, Gerald Ford was president of the United States, the Vietnam conflict was drawing to a close and modern-day computers and cellphones were merely dreams in the minds of scientists.

Thirty-nine years later, Jackson was exonerated in 2014, becoming the longest serving wrongfully convicted man in the United States. On Monday, Feb. 23 in the LSC Conference Room, the John Carroll University community hosted “Freedom and Forgiveness.” Jackson and University of Cincinnati Law Professor and director for the Ohio Innocence Project, Mark Godsey were the guests of honor.

Megan Wilson-Reitz, Honors Program assistant and adjunct professor in the department of theology and religious studies, kicked off the presentation by introducing Godsey.

Godsey was a key player in exonerating Jackson through the Ohio Innocence Project. Godsey explained that Jackson did not have a set speech prepared. Instead, he’d ask Jackson a series of questions in the hopes of making the presentation more conversational.

The crime falsely attributed to Jackson happened in Cleveland, Ohio, when a man came to collect money orders in a local convenient store. The man was carrying a large sum of money.

Another man attacked him, allegedly for the money. The attacker threw acid at the man and shot him. The victim died.

After the incident, there was very little evidence. However, law enforcement found a 12-year-old boy named Edward Vernon, who was coincidentally the Jackson family’s paperboy.

According to Jackson, Vernon was a young boy who craved love and attention from his family and did not receive it. Consequently, he acted in ways that would give him the attention.

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University of Cincinnati law professor and director of the Ohio Innocence Project Mark Godsey, left, spoke with Ricky Jackson in front of the JCU community this past Monday.

At the time of the trial, Vernon knew that he did not actually witness the murder, but was pressured and threatened by the police with the imprisonment of his parents if he did not comply with a confession. Due to the coercion, Vernon lied, confessing he saw 17-year-old Jackson commit the murder. Jackson and two of his friends were sentenced to death by electric chair. After his sentence, Jackson wrote his story, collected evidence proving his innocence and sent it to the Ohio Innocence Project, a foundation run out of the University of Cincinnati Law School. Since his case eventually went through the appeals process, Jackson was offered a reduced sentence

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Snow day or school day?

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Obama’s plan to fight Islamic State group criticized, p. 11

Provost explains how decision to cancel classes is made Ashley Bastock

Assistant Sports Editor

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Walmart raises pay for employees, p. 12

When more than six inches of snow cover the ground, and the temperature begins to drop, one thing is certain: You will see students tweeting at John Carroll University’s official Twitter account, @JohnCarrollU, asking when school will be cancelled.

But, complaining to the Twitter account does not increase the chances of cancellation of classes or help postpone them. According to Provost and Academic Vice President Jeanne Colleran, the decision to cancel classes is a collaborative effort.

“The Provost makes the decision in

consultation with the head of Campus Safety Services,” Colleran said. The most common reasons to close the University are significant amounts of snow and dangerous temperatures.

“Safety of our students and the University community is the primary consideration,” Colleran continued.

However, completely cancelling of classes is not always necessary. While some professors and commuter students must drive to school, many students walk. If the weather is predicted to clear up in the afternoon, the University will most likely opt for a delay, rather than a school-wide cancellation.

“A delay depends on whether the weather will improve, so that transportation to the Uni-

versity will be safe and that walking to and from classes will be safe,” Colleran said.

In the event of a delay, classes that begin before noon will be cancelled, not pushed back.

Where exactly can students go to find out whether or not school has been cancelled for sure? Students should verify that the information comes from a reliable source. The first source to check should either be jcu. edu or local news programs. Students can also sign up for text and email alerts from the University by visiting JCU’s Alert Rave Wireless website: www.getrave.com/login/ jcu to get up-to-date information on whether or not classes will go on as scheduled.

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Campus Briefs Beaudry Nominations

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The Beaudry Award is presented annually to a graduating senior to recognize his or her excellence in service, leadership, academic achievement and commitment to Christian values.

This is the only student award that is awarded at commencement. The recipient is elected by the senior class.

Students, faculty and staff can submit nominations until Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m.

Nominate a candidate by visiting the campus ministry Web page at jcu.edu/campusministry.

Adjunct Dignity On Thursday, Feb. 26, Yvonne Bruce, an adjunct professor from the department of English, will be in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center Atrium at noon to solicit signatures for a petition urging John Carroll University to adopt the principles of just employment.

Bruce will be continuing her efforts from the previous day, which was Adjunct Dignity Day in Ohio. This day was created to recognize what adjunct faculty add to colleges and demand change.

To learn more about this issue visit optfa.com or newfacultymajority.org.

Baptist Church Experience

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There will be a Baptist Protestant church experience in the St. Francis Chapel on Thursday Feb. 26.

The Rev. Andrew Edwards of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Cleveland will be presiding. The celebration will take place from 7-9 p.m. and will include a gospel choir.

This event is organized by the African American Alliance, Carroll Faith Communities and Campus Ministry.

For more information contact cministry@ jcu.edu.

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

Ryley Conway

Laura Bednar

Assistant Campus Editor

At the age of 15, most teenagers are still trying to find their place in high school. But, John Carroll University freshman Ryley Conway found her place in India for an entire year while attending high school and serving the community.

Conway said that back in high school, she felt like she was floating, while everyone else was either involved in sports or academics.

“I felt like I was moderate in everything,” said Conway. “I wanted to visit a country that was the polar opposite and experience an extreme culture shock.”

The U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad program provides scholarships nationwide for secondary students ages 15 to 18 to study for one academic year in another country. The application process includes essays, letters of recommendation and medical information. After the applications are reviewed, 90 semi-finalists are flown to Colorado for an in-person interview to test their interaction with others.

Conway was one of 50 students selected for the program. She traveled to India with three other students from the program. Conway had 11 countries to choose from, but she specifically selected India.

“I like spontaneous trips where no one else can say they have been,” she explained.

The trip was a post-9/11 attempt to bridge the gap between the United States and India, in the hopes of correcting false stereotypes.

Photo courtesy of Ryley Conway While in India, Conway stayed with a Hindu host family that was, as Freshman Ryley Conway participated in a study abroad she puts it, “extremely authentic” compared to other, more modern program while in high school, which allowed her to spend a families. year in India.

When not in school, Conway worked at an orphanage for children with disabilities. She also worked with a project called “Happy Village,” which focuses on health sanitation and education of how to maintain the cleanliness of the infrastructure. After returning to the U.S. for her senior year of high school, she went back to India before her first year of college to work at the same orphanage.

Conway is a Peace, Justice and Human Rights major at JCU, where she participates in Students for Social Justice’s Human Trafficking Committee and the Arrupe Scholars Program. She also performs weekly service with US Together, a program that helps refugees and immigrants prepare for their citizenship tests. Through the service with refugee resettlement services in Cleveland, Conway met a man named Simeon Ogonda, who gave her another opportunity to participate in service abroad.

Ogonda works to educate African youth by implementing education in refugee centers for the youth. He has also worked with farmers and youth to teach them how to use new technology for farming. Ogonda and Conway share a passion for service, and he invited her to live in Kenya for a month in the summer to learn from him and his family.

Conway said she prefers learning from other countries.

“They teach me,” said Conway. “As a freshman, I don’t have anything to teach. In other countries, they learn to better themselves.”

If Conway accepts the offer, she will learn about NGO’s (nongovernment organizations), which, according to ngo.org, are any nonprofit, voluntary citizens’ groups that are organized on a local, national or international level. On weekdays, she would work in remote villages to learn how Kenyans make infrastructure better and help the people learn economically powerful strategies to gain their independence. On weekends, Conway would live with Ogonda’s family and be immersed in the culture.

“I’d like to be a part of the Kenyan culture, and there are incorrect stereotypes about Africa that need to be corrected,” said Conway.

Conway’s overall goal is to someday set up an NGO in India that specifically combats human trafficking. While in India, she experienced almost being sold to a brothel. She wants to protect others from human trafficking, especially youth. People she met in India, such as her host mother, are ready to aid her in her plan. Her host mother is a part of the rotary club, which chooses one injustice a year and fights to make it right. Last year, the rotary club implemented “Polio Free India” and Photo courtesy of Ryley Conway was able to completely exonerate the disease.

Conway plans to return to Chennai, a city in Tamil Nadu: “It’s my While abroad, Conway visited a Tibetan Buddhist monastery favorite city in the world,” she said. in Leh, India.

Do you know a member of the JCU community who should be recognized as the next Human of John Carroll? Email your nominations to msmanik16@jcu.edu or mmcgowan17@jcu.edu.

Campus Safety Log

February 18, 2015 At 1:41 p.m. it was reported that decorative flags that were hanging from the ceiling of the Recreation Complex hallway were stolen.

February 22, 2015 At 2:48 a.m. on Milford Rd. on campus, one student engaged another student in a threatening manner. After the threat, a fight ensued between the two students.

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

February 12, 2015 Police near the intersection of Warrensville Center and Traymore Rds. pulled over a Hyundai Sonata at 12:54 a.m. for not using its headlights. The Cleveland man, age 18, was arrested for driving without a license.

February 14, 2015 At 7:22 p.m. a driver reported a man lying in the street in the Milton block.

Police took the University Heights male to the Ahuja Medical Center and was cited for an open container violation and public intoxication.

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

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Immersion reflections Past participants recall experiences in different states and countries Ashley Bastock

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Feb. 26, 2015

Perspectives from a student organization

A new column featuring a different group each week

When senior Rachel Byrnes came to John Carroll University, she knew she wanted to experience something that would challenge her.

“I wanted to experience someplace I had never been before and would completely throw me outside of my comfort zone,” Byrnes said.

Byrnes applied to go on a 2014 immersion trip her junior year. Immersion trips are planned jointly through Campus Ministry and the Center for Service and Social Action. These seven to 10 day trips are domestic and international.

Potential student participants fill out an online apPhoto by Mary Frances McGowan plication that includes five short essays. Students then complete an in-person interview with one of the student Seniors Jennifer Sloat, left, and Mariah White worked with children during their immersion trip to Immokalee, Florida in 2014. trip coordinators. Students are notified by email if they to let those experiences affect you. Let what you see next week have been selected.

The prices of the trips vary, and students are encouraged to seep into your heart.”

The Immersion program revolves around five values exemask for financial assistance from friends and family. By asking for donations, students can alleviate their financial burden, and plifying the University’s Jesuit goals and standards. There are educational components in learning and “examining economic, donors have the opportunity to fund a unique experience.

In addition to the student participants, two faculty or staff historic, and sociopolitical issues that affect people and the environment globally,” according to the immersion trip Web page. members also attend each trip.

There is a service component since students recognize the According to the immersion experience Web page, immersion teams explore “issues of poverty and injustice while experienc- importance meeting the needs of those they serve on the trips. ing unique cultures and environments. Students engage in direct Immersion trips also offer a spirituality component allowing stuservice activities, participate in experiential learning and make dents to explore their faith through social action and social justice. educational site visits – while living in the very communities Finally, these trips allow students to learn more about community by teaching them how to build meaningful relationships. that they are serving.”

Byrnes believes that these five pillars of the immersion trips For her first immersion trip in January 2014, Byrnes and her are present and accomplished, no matter where a group goes. group went to Guatemala.

“Some locations have more service to them than others – New “While we were there, we met with a couple of families who lived and worked in a garbage dump community and helped to Orleans, Honduras – while others focus more on building compaint classrooms in a school located just outside of the neighbor- munity and learning about the city you are in – Nicaragua, El Salvador,” said Byrnes. “However, all of the pillars are present hood,” Byrnes added.

After her first trip, Byrnes applied and was accepted to be in some way in every location that is offered.”

Senior Steve Henderson expressed a similar take on his experia student coordinator for the group who traveled to Nicaragua ences in Louisville, Nicaragua and Honduras. this past January.

“The five goals are heavily emphasized within the preparation Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion Megan Dzurec recalled one of her favorite memories from her experience period, and I believe are so natural to the immersion experience,” as a staff leader on the Immokalee, Florida trip during spring said Henderson. “It’s pretty hard to go on an immersion trip and not be enriched in those five aspects.” break 2014.

During spring break, groups will be going to Appalachia, “One morning, [junior] Megan Hobart and I were assigned to paint the doorways of the homes of migrant workers. In all of Louisville and Immokalee for immersion trips.

Applications are now available for December 2015 and the U.S., I’m not sure two shorter Megans could’ve been paired to paint doorways,” said Dzurec. “We didn’t have ladders. We January 2016, where students will have a chance to travel to El simply reached as high as we could to coat the door frames. We Salvador, Nicaragua or New Orleans. Information is available laughed all morning. The small stucco homes are such a source on the JCU website.

Byrnes’ trips to both Guatemala and Nicaragua have been the of pride for the residents, and from what I heard, the owners were especially thrilled that their doors were freshly painted highlights of her four years at JCU. She recommends that anyone who has the opportunity should apply. bright orange.”

“These trips are a way to take everything that you have learned Senior Mariah White also traveled to Immokalee on the 2014 at John Carroll and about the Jesuit mission and experience spring break trip and commented on her experience.

“The Immokalee immersion experience is designed to chal- something completely new and challenging. They give you the lenge your outlook on controversial issues,” said White. “The chance to see the world in a brand new way and meet people that biggest piece of advice I can give to this year’s participants is will touch your life in an incredibly inspiring way.”

Hello, loyal reader. The astute among you may or may not have noticed that this article is not about sustainability.

That’s right, I do things other than recycle and save the Earth. I also play trombone in the John Carroll University pep band.

The pep band is one of JCU’s best kept secrets. We play at all the home football and basketball games in support of whichever team is winning (so JCU). With a flip book of 74 driving 80’s rock tunes and crowd pleasing polkas, the audience is sure to groove to our sultry beat.

We are led into the arena by our fearless leader, Marty Hoehler, a man who receives far too little credit. He welcomes all musicians at all skill levels into the band, with a band polo and a pouch of Capri-Sun. When Marty, a JCU graduate of the class of ‘99, wants to take a break from us band geeks, he goes home to Bri, his wife and fellow JCU alum, as well as their four kids.

Now, you’re probably sitting there thinking, “Hey, I played trumpet in middle school, but put it down one day and never picked it up again.” Marty and the JCU pep band can help you mend that hole in your soul, giving you a reason to pick up that horn again and become the trumpet god you were meant to be.

Everyone should come to the next home basketball game, not only to listen to the band, but to also watch our Blue Streaks score some field goals, safeties or whatever they do. Games are free for JCU students, and you can watch from the Carroll Crazies fan section. They’re not as fun as the pep band, but they’re the next best thing.

This is especially apropos now as both JCU basketball teams are poised to go far in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament. Under inspiration brought by the pep band and the fan’s cheers, hopefully the Blue Streaks will go on to win an OAC title or two.

Another important bit of band news is that this week marks the beginning of the crowdsourced fundraising event. JCU has chosen the pep band as one of the six organizations to be part of their Experience Projects to gain money and support through crowdfunding. Focusing on our annual trip to Salem, Virginia, the school has set up a page for donations to reach a goal of $3,000 for the trip this year and in the future.

I hope to see you at the games, JCU. Editor’s Note: If your student group is interested in writing for the “Perspectives from a student organization” column, please email msmanik16@jcu.edu or mmcgowan17@jcu.edu.

was a 13-year-old child, man.”

Jackson explained the drastically different emotions he felt when he saw Vernon again.

“After I saw him on the witness stand as a middle-aged man, my perception changed of him,” Jackson said. “I always pictured him living his life, and he didn’t have a kind of life at all. He had a troubled, burdensome life.

“When he got on the stand and I heard the truth for the first time, all the hate and animosity and all the negative and bad feelings melted away,” Jackson continued. “I saw the hurt and pain and turmoil he had gone through on his face. I resolved in my heart that I would forgive him.

“After the trial, we met at his church. At the time I was apprehensive,” Jackson continued. “All of those feelings pop back right up. When I looked into his eyes again and hugged him, that was the beginning of my life. Although I had scars, I forgave Edward, I said I finally got it, I understand him.”

Jackson also discussed the harsh conditions he faced while in prison.

“If you’ve ever been to a kennel, that’s what it’s like. You

never went outside. If you were fortunate, you had a window,” Jackson said. “Sometimes we would fake sick to get sunshine. I went in at 17. Murder and rape was common. I had to survive and met some good people to help me focus and keep me on track. My mental health and my relationship with my family suffered,” Jackson continued.

During his hardships, Jackson turned to the academic world for comfort. “Books were how I escaped mentally in prison more than anything. When I was at my worst times, I got a good book and got lost in it. That was my main source of escape.”

Despite his circumstance, Jackson chose to look on the bright side of things – especially when it came to his newfound freedom.

“When I first got out, I couldn’t sleep for four days, there was so much stimuli,” said Jackson. “The fact that I could open my front door and look out at the stars and listen to the wind blowing through trees. To me, that was the best thing about being free. I walked and walked and walked at night, because I could.”

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After providing the backstory, Godsey asked Jackson what was going through his head when he was given this choice to walk or maintain his innocence and gamble with his freedom.

“After 39 years, you want out so bad,” Jackson explained.

“That offer gave me the opportunity to be a free man. As badly as I wanted to be free, I knew that in the end, all I had left to hold onto was my innocence. I decided that I wasn’t going to give in. If my innocence was all I had going to the grave, I could live with that decision.

“I am not capable of taking the life of another human being, that is who I am, even if it meant life in prison,” Jackson concluded.

A major theme Jackson reiterated was the importance of forgiveness – especially when it came to Vernon, the man who cost Jackson 39 years of his life.

“The last time I saw Edward Vernon was in ‘75 in the courtroom and [he] was accusing me of murder,” said Jackson. “He

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From left to right, freshmen Becky Love, Megan Stechler, Colleen Houlahan and Natalie Maxwell pose for a picture during a cold day on the Quad.

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Sophomore Joe McCarthy is recorded in the TV Station in the O’Malley Center on Monday, Feb. 23.

Students work on the Kulas Auditorium’s stage, helping to build the set for the spring play, “Dancing at Lughnasa.”

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The Gamma Phi Beta Sorority promotes heart health awareness in the Lombardo Student Center Atrium on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

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‘The Loving Story’ : America’s civil rights struggle for equality

Grasselli Library presented civil rights film series during Black History Month Nina Garcia-Wasnich Staff Reporter

“The wheels of justice grind slowly.” These were the words spoken by American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Bernard Cohen to Mildred Loving during her appeal to have her marriage to Richard Loving validated by the state of Virginia from 1964-1967.

At the time, the law in Virginia prohibited interracial marriage, including the union of Richard Loving, a white man, and Mildred Loving, a woman of African-American and Native American decent.

This was the plotline for the “The Loving Story,” the third movie featured during the Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center’s “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” movie series.

Michelle Millet, director of the Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center, applied for and received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History so Grasselli Library could host a Civil Rights film series during the month of February. Four films were screened on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Mackin Room of the library.

Each film was followed by a discussion led by an organization or individual from the JCU community. The series began on Feb. 4, featuring “The Abolitionists.” The African American Alliance led the discussion. On Feb. 11, the second film was “Freedom Riders,” and was followed with a discussion hosted by assistant professor of history Michael Bowen.

“The Loving Story” concluded with an interactive discussion led by associate professor of history and director of the Arrupe Scholars

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The documentary “The Loving Story,” directed by Nancy Buirski (above), was one of four films shown during the Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center’s “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle.”

Program, Malia McAndrew.

The series came to an end this past Wednesday, Feb. 25 with “Slavery by Another Name,” which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Assistant Provost for Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer Terry Mills led the final discussion.

Grasselli Library’s outreach and student engagement librarian Amy Wainwright and Head of Research, Learning and Information Services Jaleh Fazelian co-coordinated the series. The duo sought out JCU faculty members who were experts in these areas to facilitate discussions.

According to the Wainwright and Fazelian, there were between eight and 12 students at each screening.

According to Wainwright, regarding the series and its influence on students, “Our hope was that students would be able to make comparisons to current civil rights issues.”

As a United States historian specializing in modern U.S. history, McAndrew considers the civil rights issues and topics presented through this series to be a pivotal part of American history.

“As a historian, how change happens in society, the different ways change can happen, laws regarding anything, looking at history can help determine change in the future,” said McAndrew.

In “The Loving Story,” Mildred and Richard Loving, seemingly simple people who wished to live a peaceful life with their families, fought for change in a state discrediting their love and marriage because it was between two people of different races. They waited for the “wheels of justice to grind.” In 1967, the United States Supreme Court overturned laws against interracial marriages during Loving v. Virginia.

McAndrew left students to ponder the question, “If Mildred Loving can start a revolution, why can’t you?”

Downtown Cleveland Orthorexia: An eating disorder Restaurant Week for being too healthy Sponsored by the Downtown Cleveland Alliance

Now until Sunday, March 1, 2015

The 8th annual Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week gives guests the chance to experience a taste of Cleveland’s thriving culinary scene.

Over the course of a week, taste cuisines from over 50 restaurants, including Barrio, Hofbrauhaus and Taza, with price-fixed menus ready to serve hundreds of visitors.

Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week features $30 three-course dinner menus in addition to $15 lunch specials at select restaurants.

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Parking vouchers and additional information can be found at Downtowncleveland.com.

Ellen Liebenguth Staff Reporter

Many people suffer from eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, obsessing over the quantity of food intake. Recently, mental health experts and medical studies have confirmed there is a new type of eating disorder caused by the obsession of food quality – orthorexia nervosa.

The term “orthorexia” is not new, however.

In 1997, Dr. Steven Bratman from San Francisco officially coined the name for this health obsession from his own eating experience. It did not make news until this past summer when vegan blogger Jordan Younger opened up about her struggle with orthorexia.

According to The Huffington Post, Younger said, “I had known in the back of my mind for a while that I had developed many fears surrounding food, and it was clear to me that I was becoming more and more limited in what I was comfortable eating.”

Brooke Albert, a registered dietitian, issued a statement on what she considers an eating disorder. “When it gets to the point where you are unable to make a choice and you choose not to eat because of it or you obsess over your choices. That is when it becomes disordered eating,” said Albert.

According to ABC News, orthorexia is when people are obsessed with only eating foods considered as “pure.” If not practiced correctly, current eating trends and diets such as the Paleo, straw food, veganism and vegetarianism leave people at risk for developing this disorder.

“It [orthorexia] is different than going overboard because you want to be skinny,” said Thomas Dunn, a professor of psychology at the University of Colorado. “Rather, it’s linked to people who are trying to be as healthy as they can be.”

A few JCU students shared their thoughts on what they consider as healthy eating.

Student-athlete and sophomore Amber Guizzotti weighed in, saying, “As an athlete, I think that healthy eating is consuming enough calories to give you the amount of energy you need to do your sport or workout,” explained Guizzotti. “It’s finding the right balance of protein to carbs, and making sure you get enough of essential vitamins and minerals.”

Freshman Jake Dwierza said, “I think that eating healthy

food is important, as long as you don’t spend every waking hour eating or thinking about food you should have in the future.”

Freshman Jake Rayl, who is a vegetarian, said, “When you feel guilty if you accidentally break one of the restrictions.

Like if you were to feel guilty after eating meat. I think dietary restrictions are more dangerous psychologically rather than physically.”

Although orthorexia has been proven to be an eating disorder, it is currently not listed in the “American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.”

Editor’s Note: Information from ABC7News, CNN, The Huffington Post and StyleCaster was used in this article.

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“Orthorexia,” an unhealthy obsession with food quality and the desire to be as healthy as possible, has recently become a more recognized eating disorder.

The term orthorexia nervosa was coined by Dr. Steven Bratman from his own personal experience with healthy eating.

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Morgan Osheka

Life & Entertainment Editor

MOVIE REVIEW “The Last Five Years”

For all you theater lovers, the recent film rendition of Jason Robert Brown’s musical “The Last Five Years” was difficult to come by – particularly if you were anxiously waiting for the film to be released in theaters.

The film, starring Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan and Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick, was only released in select theaters and became available on video on demand on Feb. 13, 2015.

Although this disappointed many fans who had planned to see the film for Valentine’s Day, the refreshing new take on the musical – incorporating both a well-known movie actress and a Broadway leading male – definitely lives up to expectations.

“The Last Five Years” tells the five-year love story between Jamie Wellerstein, a successful novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. Their story is told in reverse chronological order. Jamie’s story begins right after he meets Cathy, while Cathy’s story starts when her marriage with Jamie ends.

Although the storyline may be confusing for someone unfamiliar with the musical, the film portrays a realistic love story – one that faces both highs and lows. The story shows how both characters’ understanding of their relationship collides, allowing the audience to better follow the story from both Jamie and Cathy’s point of view.

The story ultimately proves how there are always two sides to every story.

Jordan and Kendrick play newlyweds whose

worlds are turned upside down once marriage complicates their relationship.

Jamie and Cathy’s relationship is difficult to follow, mainly because the story is told in random order. However, certain thematic cues are evident throughout the film that help the viewer follow the story.

When Jamie is telling his version of the story, he is the primary singer during the scene, and vice versa when Cathy tells her side. “The Next Ten Minutes,” or the proposal scene, is the only moment when Jamie and Cathy sing together at the same point in the story, symbolizing the midway point where their opposite stories meet.

To better understand the flow of both characters’ stories, it is important to pay close attention to the lighting within each scene.

The beginning scenes of Jamie and Cathy’s relationship feature sunny days and bright vibrant colors. This is when their love is strong and passionate. When their relationship starts to take a turn for the worse, scenes are shot with a gloomy background and shadows cast upon the characters’ faces, representing sadness and emotional pain.

Another piece of advice: Keep an eye on whether or not Jamie or Cathy is wearing a wedding ring during each scene.

Aside from the storytelling, Jordan and Kendrick sing their way through the entire film with strong vocals that stay true to their characters.

As a Broadway star, Jordan kills his solos with an unbelievable vocal range. He shows his versatility in “The Schmuel Song,” in which he sings with multiple accents. Kendrick, whose musical theater repertoire ranges from “Pitch Perfect” to “Into the Woods,” provides an emotional and more mature character whose singing portrays both happiness and sorrow.

The chemistry between Jordan and Kendrick make their love story believable and realistic, showing both the good and bad times couples face during a marriage.

“The Last Five Years” manages to make a film from a traditionally two-person staged musical and captures two sides of the same story using thematic cues and two strong theatrical actors.

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Lost Dr. Seuss book, “What Pet Should I Get?” to be published Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick star in the film adaptation of the musical “The Last Five Years,” which tells a love story in reverse chronological order.

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Lost manuscripts of an unpublished Dr. Seuss story were found in 2013.

“What Pet Should I Get?” will be the newest Dr. Seuss book since 1990.

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Don’t you wish your life was as colorful as Dr. Seuss’ book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” or as spontaneous as his classic, “The Cat in the Hat?” Dr. Seuss’ next children’s book, “What Pet Should I Get?” will be released this summer on July 28, 2015, featuring characters from Seuss’ previous story “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.”

The manuscript for “What Pet Should I Get?” written by Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was found in 2013 (while cleaning out his office space) after Geisel passed away in 1991. His wife Audrey Geisel and longtime friend and secretary, Claudia Prescott, found the manuscript.

The publication of the complete text, in addition to black and white illustrations, will be overseen by Geisel’s former art director Cathy Goldsmith, the vice president and associate publishing director at Random House Books for Young Readers.

According to Examiner.com, because the story “What Pet Should I Get?” contains characters from previous works, it is believed that Geisel penned this story between 1958 and 1962 in what is said to be a “most prolific period in his career.”

Susan Brandt from Dr. Seuss Enterprises said, “We had no idea what we were in store for when Claudia notified us of the materials discovered in Ted’s home. Pages and pages of manuscripts and sketches were laid out on the big glass dining room table. It was truly a magical moment, and we immediately knew this was more than just a box of sketches.”

JCU students shared their thoughts on the discovery of Dr. Seuss latest story.

Freshman Alexandra Salata said, “I used to read Dr. Seuss’ books out loud when I was younger to help with my speech skills. I worked at a library and his books were always gone. I even visited his house, and the trees there were like those in his books. I am excited to read his new book.”

Junior Judy Mualem added, “I didn’t know he had a new book coming out; since he died a while ago. I used to read his books when I was a kid. When we were young, my sisters and friends enjoyed them, as well. I would not really be interested in reading his book, but it would be nice to learn what the book is about. Since he passed away a while ago, it would be nice to see his last piece.”

Sophomore Mariah Salloum said, “I loved Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ and ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go.’ I loved his books because they taught me important life lessons and how to rhyme and spell.”

Additionally, there are enough materials within the newly discovered manuscript to create at least two more books in the future.

Editor’s Note: Information from Examiner.com and The Wall Street Journal was used in this article.

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Blue Streaks cruise into OAC Tournament semifinal Ashley Bastock

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Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

Deadline drama Last Thursday’s NBA trade deadline was the craziest one I’ve ever witnessed.

It’s not even about how many trades there were.

It’s about how fast the trades happened and how close to the deadline they happened.

I remember in 2014 when my Twitter timeline blew up after it was reported right after the deadline that then-Philadelphia 76er Evan Turner had been traded to the Indiana Pacers for Danny Granger.

In 2015, that trade wouldn’t have even been a talking point.

Goran Dragic getting traded to the Miami Heat, Brandon Knight being shipped off to the Suns, Reggie Jackson going to the Pistons and Michael Carter-Williams getting traded to the Bucks are all bigger surprises than Turner to the Pacers was last year.

Dragic was the best player dealt at the deadline. The Heat received, who at his best, a top-10 point guard who almost immediately made Miami a contender in the Eastern Conference.

We’ve learned since the deadline that the Heat’s best player, All-Star Chris Bosh, is going to miss the season with a blood clot in his lung, which will almost certainly negate Miami chances at any sort of playoff run. However, I still liked the Dragic deal the best out of all the trades that transpired on Thursday, and I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see the Heat return to championship form next season.

The Milwaukee Bucks trading Knight was definitely the biggest shock of the trade deadline. There had been rumors of Dragic, Isaiah Thomas and even Carter-Williams, but Knight was a borderline AllStar.

Of all the moves, this is the move I like least. I’m not a huge Knight fan, but I am off the Carter-Williams bandwagon.

Bucks head coach Jason Kidd believes he can turn Carter-Williams into an elite defender and improve his shot enough to make the youngster a top-level point guard.

I’m not so sure.

Carter-Williams hasn’t played in any sort of offense, doesn’t know how to win, is a turnover machine and is one of the worst shooters in the league.

If Kidd can turn Carter-Williams into a legitimate starting point guard, he might be the best coach in the league.

Sure, Carter-Williams was Rookie of the Year. But, he’s strictly a stat-stuffer and nothing more.

I think we’ll see that on the Bucks.

Bottom line, the 2015 NBA trade deadline was one of the craziest of all time.

In my opinion, the Heat came out big winners.

Contact Jake Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu

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The Blue Streaks finished the regular season at 19-5 overall, 15-3 in Ohio Athletic Conference play.

The last time the men’s program recorded a 19-win season was in 2010-2011 season.

The Blue Streaks were led by a balanced scoring effort from junior Will Starks and senior David Hendrickson, who scored 17 and 16 points, respectively. Sophomore David Linane chipped in 12 points, and sophomore Doug Caputo also reached double digits with 10 points.

“Our depth and versatility as a team does make it difficult for teams to defend us,” Starks said.

“We’ve got a lot of guys who are capable scoring threats and on any night someone can get it going in our system. It’s definitely a big advantage for us.”

JCU started off strong against Muskingum, jumping out to a 16-0 lead over the Fighting Muskies in

less than four minutes, capped off by a 3-pointer from freshman Tony Vuyancih. Starks followed a minute later with a three of his own.

In the first seven minutes of the game, Muskingum scored just nine points. However, after a series of quick layups by the Muskies and a key 3-pointer, JCU’s lead was cut to 11 with 11 minutes left to play in the first half.

A layup by senior Jake Hollinger extended the lead back out to 13.

The Fighting Muskies cut the lead to 11 once again with 9:12 left in the half, but that would be the closest they would get to JCU for the rest of the afternoon.

Junior Ryan Farragher hit three consecutive jump shots for the Blue Streaks, pushing them out to a 15-point lead. Hendrickson and Hollinger further extended that lead to 19 after a 3-pointer and a layup.

Hollinger also contributed a dunk in the final minutes, as the Blue Streaks entered the locker room with a 15-point lead, 51-36.

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All of Linane’s 12 points came in the second half.

T h e s o p h omore scored the first eight points of the second half for JCU after two free throws and two layups gave the Blue Streaks a 20-point lead.

Caputo then added four quick points behind Linane, stretchPhoto courtesy of JCU Sports Information ing the lead to 22.

With 12:50 re- Head coach Mike Morran addresses his team during JCU’s 75-66 win over Heidelberg in maining, Muskthe first round of the OAC Tounament. ingum cut JCU’s lead to 16, but the Heidelberg put up a strong fight first platoon extended it back to 20 after two Linane free throws and a in the second half, never allowing JCU to pull away, but the Blue Hendrickson layup.

The second platoon then entered Streaks kept their distance and came and went on an 8-0 run, two fast away with the 75-66 victory at the break layups by Vuyancih, gave end of the night. The victory will JCU the 26-point advantage. The send JCU to their second conseculargest lead for JCU would be 27 as tive OAC Tournament semifinal, the Blue Streaks would eventually as the Blue Streaks fell in the OAC close it out with the 101-79 win Tournament final to Wilmington heading into the OAC Tournament. College last year, 69-63.

Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks In their opening match of the OAC Tournament JCU faced off return to the court on Thursday night at the Tony DeCarlo Varsity against Heidelberg University.

After a hot start from the Student Center to play in the semifinal round Princes, the Blue Streaks regained of the Ohio Athletic Tournament control and held the lead for the rest against the University of Mount of the first half, heading into the Union. Head to jcusports.com for a full box score and game recap. break with a 36-28.

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JCU clinches second in OAC after big win over Muskingum

The last time the Blue Streaks went undefeated at home was the The Carroll News 1976-77 campaign, when the team Home court advantage has taken won all four of its home games in an on a new meaning throughout the abbreviated 12-game season.

Muskingum entered play on 2014-15 season for the John Carroll University women’s basketball Saturday in ninth place with an overall mark of 6-18, 4-13 in the team.

The Blue Streaks capped off Ohio Athletic Conference record. their regular season dominance The Muskies dropped their previous with a 71-56 Senior Day win over match against JCU, 86-79, back on Muskingum University at the Tony Jan. 10.

After falling behind early, JCU DeCarlo Varsity Center this past Sunday, Feb. 24. The win gave JCU went on a 5-0 run, thanks to a laa perfect 12-0 home record and a yup by junior Daniella Rice and a 22-3 overall record in the regular 3-pointer by senior Emily Taylor.

The scoring outburst took place season. after Muskingum held an 8-2 lead, its largest lead on the afternoon.

The Blue Streaks continued to show life toward the eight minute mark of the opening half, as junior Erin Mog drove to the hoop for a pair of layups and Taylor swished a 3-ball from the corner. The duo of Mog and Taylor controlled the JCU backcourt with Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information eight and six points Sophomore guard Katlyn Spahar led the in the opening half, Blue Streaks in points and assists in the respectively.

As the first half squad’s 71-56 win over Muskingum.

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ended, and the pesky Muskingum defensive effort held JCU to a slender 36-29 halftime lead.

Muskingum would not fold easily, coming out of the locker room with energy and efficiency.

Alexandra Carson and Taylor Maurer scored a pair of threes for the Muskies to tie the game and force a JCU timeout with 17:36 left to play.

JCU struck back, as senior Beth Switzler made two free throws and sophomore Katlyn Spahar drove to the hoop for a wide open layup to give the Blue Streaks a 56-49 lead with 6:29 remaining. The scoring was part of a 5-0 burst, which played a crucial role in the victory.

The final six minutes were the finishing touches on an undefeated and historic regular season for JCU. Not only did the Blue Streaks hold onto the lead, but they reached their first double digit margin of the game thanks to a Switzler layup with 1:15 left.

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A transition basket by Spahar followed to give the Blue Streaks a 67-55 lead and another memorable season at home.

The big performances for JCU came from Spahar with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Switzler with 14 points and 20 rebounds, a single-game career-high. JCU outrebounded Muskingum, 57-39, with 22 offensive rebounds on the day.

Sunday marked the final regular season home game for seniors Meghan Weber, Switzler and Taylor.

The trio of athletes were honored for their commitment to the JCU women’s basketball program prior to the game.

Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks return to the court on Thursday night at the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center to play in the semifinal round of the Ohio Athletic Tournament against Baldwin Wallace University at 6 p.m. Head to jcusports.com for a full box score and game recap.

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The John Carroll University men’s track and field team posted three school records and four top 10 finishes at the Kent State Tune-Up on Saturday, Feb. 21. The unscored meet featured teams ranging from Division I powerhouses to NAIA squads.

JCU sophomore Jonathan Radney had a very busy day, as he set a pair of school records. In the 60m dash, Radney placed third with a time of 7.19 seconds. He then cut his time down to 7.083 to take eighth in the preliminaries. Notre Dame College’s Devin Wingfield beat him and advanced to the finals by .001. Radney later took fifth in the finals at 7.052, narrowly earning his spot by .002. This time, he set a new school record.

Radney finished 12th in the 200m, crossing at 22.57 seconds. He broke the school record of 22.7 seconds, which was set by Eric Biro in 2001.

JCU also earned two top 10 times in the mid-distance events. Senior Nicholas Banks captured seventh in the 800m, finishing with a new school record time of 1:56.28. Earlier in the day, junior Michael Hurley crossed at 4:19.90 to place eighth in the mile.

Senior Rocky Mitolo earned 10th place in the shot put with a throw of 15.08m, taking 10th place. He placed 11th earlier in the day with a toss of 17.12m in the weight throw.

A few other notable finishes for Blue Streaks were junior Matt Chojnacki (17th, 3k), freshman Austin McIlvaine (20th, 200m) and junior Patrick O’Brien (20th, mile). Senior Nick Williams and junior Frankie Caponi took 11th and 19th respectively in the 60m hurdles preliminaries.

The Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships will take place next weekend at Capital University on Feb. 27-28.

The John Carroll University women’s indoor track and field team received an opportunity to prepare for the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship at the Kent State Tune-Up on Saturday, Feb. 21. This was an unscored meet.

Eight Blue Streaks earned a top 25 finish.

Junior Molly Seifert had the best day for the Blue and Gold with the top finish in the 3k. She took 17th with a time of 11:09.32.

Junior Martha Bill finished 24th with a time of 11:15.40.

Sophomore Joy Nyaanga captured a top 25 time in the 400m (1.00.82), while sophomore Schasia Modrzynski took top 25 in the mile with a time of 5:27.73 Freshman Gab Leon placed 16th in the 60m, qualifying at 8.304. During the prelims, she cut her time to 8.165 and captured a 23rd place finish.

Senior Megan Martinko finished 23rd in the 60m hurdles, taking a time of 9.77.

Sophomore Sara Martinko finished 24th in the 60m hurdles, with a time of 9.80.

The Martinko sisters topped off the top 25 finishers for JCU. The Blue Streaks will compete next at the OAC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Capital University from February 27-28.

Entering the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships over the three-day weekend starting on Thursday, Feb. 19, the John Carroll University women’s swimming and diving team had not lost to an OAC opponent all year – running the table with a perfect 5-0 record over the course of the year.

Because of this, the Blue Streaks entered the OAC Championships with targets on their back, but JCU took on all it could handle, and ultimately finishing third out of seven teams after day three on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The University of Mount Union claimed the OAC title, finishing with 832 points, followed close behind by Ohio Northern University (664) and JCU (587).

The seniors stole the show for the Blue Streaks on day three, as a pair of seniors, Victoria Watson and Katii Sheffield, teamed up with sophomore Amanda Cassamatta and freshman Megan Hawk to earn a first place in the 400 relay with a time of 3:35.49, pulling away from the field and finishing a full three seconds ahead of their next closest competitor.

In the 200 breast, three Blue Streaks placed in the top 10 with junior Lindsey Fano leading the way, earning a second place finish with a time of 2:25.51. Freshmen Carly Adams claimed fourth with a time of 2:27.87 and Teresa Prinster placed tenth at 2:34.88.

Sophomore Samantha Clark did her part in the 1-meter dive, as she earned a seventh place finish with her score of 237.10 points.

Along with the third place finish at the OAC Championships, the Blue Streaks finished the season at 8-2 on the year.

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After a three-day weekend, the John Carroll University men’s swimming and diving team placed fourth out of six teams, competing in the Ocasek Natatorium at the University of Akron.

The final day was the key to the Blue Streaks locking up the fourth place finish, much of that was thanks to some key contributions from a pair of seniors swimming their final meets as members of the JCU swimming team.

Senior Anton Olson finished in ninth place in the 1650 free after receiving the 12 seed before the race. Olson touched the wall with a time of 18:03.12.

Another senior, Nick Bockanic, also capped his JCU career with a solid finish, placing seventh in the 200 back final with a time of 2:02.82.

The final relay of the weekend turned out to be the best finish of day three for JCU. The relay team consisting of freshmen Stephen Attewell and Brian Hulseman and sophomores Gabe Nock and John Scantling placed second in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:09.58.

The swimming and diving team finished the season at 5-5 overall in scored meets, and 2-3 against OAC competition.

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Senior Anton Olson swam his last race as a Blue Streak in the 1650 free during JCU’s fourth place finish in the OAC Tournament.

Freshman Gab Leon (center) sprints to the finish as she placed 23rd in the prelims of the 60m race, finishing with a time of 8.165.

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The senior contributed strong performances throughout the OAC Championships.

Watson was the leadoff in the 400 relay team that came in first, won the 200 free on Saturday and took second place in the 100 free on Sunday.

Gabe Nock freshman

Switzler ended the regular season with a bang on Senior Day. She pulled down a careerhigh 20 rebounds and added 14 points. No JCU women’s basketball player had recorded 20 boards in a single game since Caitlin Hubach in 2005.

In JCU’s final regular season game against Muskingum, Starks helped secure the second seed in the OAC Tournament with 17 points in a 101-79 win. Starks hit three 3-

Nock played a key role in the final relay of the OAC Championships. In the 400 free relay, Nock helped contribute to a 3:09.58 finish and All-OAC accolades. He also took fifth place in the 100 free to end the season.

The Columbus native had a busy weekend, setting a pair of school records at the final tuneup before the OAC Championships. Radney ran the 60m dash in 7.052 seconds and the 200m dash in 22.57 seconds, breaking a 14-year JCU record.

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Obama faces backlash over war on Islamic State group Ashley Bastock

Assistant Sports Editor

The Obama administration began its attempt to counter the actions of the Islamic State group five months ago. Now, with no end in sight, the president is requesting formal authorization from Congress to continue their fight.

According to CNN, this authorization would limit U.S. ground troops to be deployed in the Middle East. The most significant portion of this would allow troops to participate in search and rescue missions for both U.S. soldiers and intelligence officers.

While bipartisan backlash against the president is evident according to U.S. News and World Report, “the White House previously argued Obama doesn’t need specific congressional authorization to wage war” against the Islamic State group.

Congressional Republicans do not like the limits in place pertaining to the United States’ ability to fight the Islamic State group. The number of ground troops that will be sent and the amount of time spent there are not enough for many lawmakers.

Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), said he does not support limits on the new authorization proposed by the president, according to NBC. The current state of the divided govern-

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While at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremist, Obama made a distinction between the Islamic State group and Muslims who practice the faith globally. ment does not bode well for swift action. if it goes wrong.”

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) While the president is seeking authorizadiscussed the decision process that Congress tion to fight the Islamic State group, he must will go through in an attempt to reach a also clarify exactly who the U.S. is targeting. compromise.

At the White House Summit on Counter“Members of Congress are always torn,” ing Violent Extremism, Obama attempted to Durbin told The Huffington Post. “On the one make clear the difference between groups like hand, we want to beat our chests and say this al-Qaida and the Islamic State as opposed to is our right to make this decision. On the other the Islamic faith as a whole. hand, we say we don’t want any fingerprints While the president is now seeking formal

authorization against the Islamic State, he has attempted to differentiate the practices of the group from those of Muslims internationally.

“The notion that the West is at war with Islam is an ugly lie,” Obama said, according to ABC. “And all of us – regardless of our faith – have a responsibility to reject it.”

According to ABC, Obama also discussed how terrorists are able to recruit so easily, and “called on countries to address the conditions, or ‘political grievances,’ that terrorists exploit such as human rights violations, lack of free speech and tension between social groups.”

Additionally, Obama expressed his concerns about extremist groups recruiting children.

“Young people are not tapped for hate, it doesn’t come naturally to them. We adults teach them,” he said.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry agreed with President Obama, saying it is necessary to promote tolerance while improving humanitarian issues in order to scale back recruitment.

“You have to do everything. You have to take the people off the battlefield, who are there today,” Kerry said, according to Reuters.

“But you’re kind of stupid if all you do is do that, and you don’t prevent more people from going to the battlefield,” he added.

Editor’s Note: Information from U.S. News and World Report ABC, CNN, The Huffington Post and Reuters was used in this report.

Turkey and U.S. join forces against Islamic State group Abigail Rings Staff Reporter

The United States and Turkey signed a pact Thursday, Feb. 19 to train and arm Syrian rebels to take on Islamic State group militants, according to The Associated Press.

The New York Post reported that the two countries have been in talks for a few months about such a deal. According to The New York Times, the deal was signed by John Bass, U.S. ambassador to Turkey, and Turkish Foreign Ministry undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioğlu.

The agreement was called an “important step” in the relationship between the U.S. and Turkey.

The New York Post said the Turkish government indicated training could begin as early as next month. The training will take place at a base located in the central Anatolian city of Kirsehir. Hundreds of Syrian fighters could be involved and trained in the next year.

While the U.S. hopes to attack the Islamic State group, Turkish officials have hinted at potentially using the rebels to go after the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad.

Over the next three years, the U.S. plans to send 400 more troops to train

15,000 Syrian rebels, according to the BBC. With Turkey sharing a 750-mile border with Syria, cooperating and working with the Turkish government is an important aspect of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group.

The deal marks a landmark step for the U.S. and its fight against the Islamic State group.

According to The New York Times, negotiations between the U.S. and Turkey have been fraught with disagreements and dissent in regards to how to handle the Islamic State.

The BBC reports that Turkey and the U.S. have not seen eye to eye on the issue due in part to Turkey’s desire to target the Syrian government of al-Assad instead of focusing on the “sideshow” of the Islamic State.

According to The New York Times, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Turkey’s foreign minister, said in a press conference that the rebels will be used to fight the Syrian regime.

Turkey has already been training Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in Northern Iraq. These forces have been focused on fighting the Islamic State militants.

The training of Syrian rebels marks a vital step in President Obama’s fight against the Islamic State group.

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Syrian rebels in the Aleppo province make peace signs while standing next to a flag of a jailed rebel leader on Sunday, Feb. 22.

According to the BBC, the training of Syrian rebels will allow ground forces to focus on the Islamic State while Western and Arab countries continue bombing them from the air.

The New York Times reported that it is unclear which Syrian groups will receive the training, as the U.S. and Turkey have not always agreed on which disparate rebel groups are moderate enough.

The U.S. has reportedly screened approximately 1,200 rebels to participate in

training, according to the New York Times.

The U.S. Congress also passed legislation authorizing the training and providing $500 million for the training.

According to the BBC, this deal marks the expansion of the CIA-lead training of Syrian rebels, something that the U.S. started covertly in March 2013 in Jordan.

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

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Walmart raises hourly pay above minimum wage Katelyn DeBaun World News Editor

Walmart, a multi-million dollar corporation employing 1.3 million United States citizens, announced on Thursday, Feb. 19 the company plans to raise wages to $9 per hour for its 500,000 lowest-level workers.

CEO Doug McMillon wrote a letter to Walmart associates posted on the company’s website announcing the wage increase, which is $1.75 more than the federal minimum wage.

McMillon’s letter also stated the wages, which apply to both Walmart and Sam’s Club employees, will increase to $10 per hour by February 2016.

“In recent years, we’ve had tough economic environments, a rapidly growing company and fundamental shifts in how customers are shopping,” McMillon said.

“We also made a few changes aimed at productivity and efficiency that undermined the feeling of ownership some of you have for your business.”

McMillon continued, saying, “When we take a step back, it’s clear to me that one of our highest priorities must be to invest more in our people this year.”

The New York Times reported the company will also create a stronger “department manager” position. The wage for that position will increase to $13 per hour this year, and $15 per hour in 2016.

Additionally, current managers and associates will have to undergo thorough training in product knowledge and customer service, according to Forbes. Newly hired staff members will be expected to complete this training within six months of employment.

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Walmart’s hourly wage for its lowest-level associates will be $9 per hour and is expected to increase to $10 per hour in 2016. This increase affects 500,000 employees.

McMillon’s letter included an infographic showing other changes the corporation plans to make.

Walmart intends to make schedules more “accessible,” offering some associates fixed schedules every week. Other associates will be offered flexible scheduling options as needed. Additionally, the company will give its employees their schedules two and a half weeks in advance.

The infographic also outlined new benefits, including paid sick leave, “skills building courses” and an updated 401(k) program.

The wage increase results from as a 1.7 percent increase in sales during the fourth

quarter of 2014, and the company will cost $1 billion according to Fortune.

Additionally, the increase also mirrors the decreasing unemployment rate, which currently stands at 5.7 percent. Five years ago, the rate was 9.8 percent, according to The New York Times.

In recent years, Walmart has been harshly criticized by labor groups for its low wages and poor hours.

Time reports that in 2013, the corporation was bashed by these groups for placing donation boxes around its stores for its own employees in need of public assistance.

Groups such as Our Walmart, which advocates for Walmart employees, has

called for Walmart to pay its lowest-level employees $15 per hour.

However, many Walmart employees argue the wage increase is not enough to support themselves or their families.

Emily Wells, a Walmart associate and member of Our Walmart, told The New York Times, “Walmart can afford to provide the good jobs that Americans need- and that means $15 an hour, full-time, consistent hours and respect for our hard work.”

Wells is only scheduled to work 26 hours per week, and makes $9.50 per hour.

Walmart’s decision to raise their wages has been praised by President Barack Obama, who reportedly sees it as a step forward in increasing the federally mandated minimum wage.

According to The Los Angeles Times, White House Spokesperson Eric Shultz said, “[This] announcement is another example of businesses, along with cities and states, taking action on their own to raise wages for their workers, recognizing that doing so can raise productivity, reduce turnover and improve morale.”

Obama initially began calling for a higher minimum wage in 2013. Since then, 17 states, plus Washington, D.C., have increased their minimum wages above the required $7.25 per hour.

The Obama administration has called on Congress to increase the national minimum wage, but, according to Schultz, “given their recalcitrance on this…we’re going to continue to keep making progress in other ways.”

Editor’s Note: Information from The New York Times, Forbes, Time, Fortune, The Los Angeles Times and Reuters was used in this report.

Drug-resistant ‘superbug’ could infect nearly 200 people Carly Cundiff

Assistant World News Editor

An 18-year-old student currently hospitalized as a result of the “superbug” outbreak originating at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is suing the makers of the medal instruments linked to the epidemic, according to NBC. Contaminated endoscopes, manufactured by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, were used in nearly 200 procedures at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center between October 2014 and January 2015.

Seven cases of the superbug have been confirmed, of which two of the patients died, and an additional 179 patients were treated with the infected endoscopes, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The UCLA outbreak involves CRE, or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

It is extremely resistant to antibiotics and can kill up to 50 percent of patients who become infected. Symptoms include fever, chills and extreme sepsis, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The United States Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Feb. 19 about the type of endoscope that is linked to the UCLA outbreak, according to NBC News.

The FDA reported the devices, used to look inside the body, are especially hard to clean, which is troubling for an instrument that can be reused and cleaned several times each day.

Los Angeles County health officials are trying to assuage public fears, saying in a statement that the outbreak is “not a threat to the public,” according to the LA Times.

“We get up every morning and come to work to help heal humankind,” said Dr. David Feinberg, president of the UCLA Health System. “When something like this happens, it really just gets us in our gut.”

Dr. Feinburg added that “Our hearts go out to the families of the two patients that passed away, the other patients that are infected [and] to those that have the anxiety of waiting for the test results.”

The UCLA cases are the latest of several CRE outbreaks nationwide that have been linked to the endoscopes. These endoscopes are used to treat gallstones, certain

cancers and other disorders in the digestive system, according to USA Today.

Three cases of the superbug have been confirmed at Carolinas HealthCare System Lincoln located in North Carolina.

Another hospital in Illinois has identified 38 patients who tested positive over the past year for CRE, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois is urging anyone who underwent surgery using the same endoscopes that are involved in the UCLA outbreak to come in and undergo free testing.

“Superbug” fast facts • The contagion originated in Los Angeles as a result of contaminated endoscopes at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center between October 2014 and January 2015.

• Only seven cases have been confirmed in Los Angeles, but 179 people were exposed to infected endoscopes.

• In the past year, nearly 40 patients tested positive for the bacteria in Illinois.

• Three additional cases were confirmed in North Carolina.

• The superbug is resistant to most antibiotics and has a 50 percent mortality rate.

• It is not airborne, but the superbug can be contagious if an uninfected person comes into contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.

Investigators determined that the patients with the bacteria had undergone a type of endoscopic procedure, in which a flexible tube is inserted down the throat to inspect the pancreas and bile ducts, according to the Chicago Tribune.

This procedure is similar to the one causing the UCLA outbreak.

CRE, a family of bacteria usually found in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, has evolved a huge resistance to antibiotics, according to CNN. It is so deadly that few antibiotics work against its different variations.

CRE cannot be transmitted through the air, making it much less deadly than it could be, according to CNN. Only by touching the wound of an infected person and then touching the open wound of an uninfected person will the bacteria spread.

Patients undergoing surgery using the endoscopes may have a greater risk for infection. This is due to the fact that patients have underlying health problems, requiring them to undergo the procedures that use the endoscopes in the first place.

According to CNN, there are few antibiotics that work against CRE, but some that do may cause kidney failure.

In order to stop the spread of the bacteria, cleanliness is crucial, according to USA Today.

It is also important not to overuse antibiotics, according to experts cited by CNN, as the overuse of antibiotics led to the bacteria developing antibiotic resistance.

Editor’s Note: Information from CNN, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, NBC and The Los Angeles Times was used in this report.

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In light of the attacks last month against Charlie Hebdo, a weekly satirical magazine in France, the country is implementing a deradicalization program in many of its prisons.

Two of the terrorists from the deadly assault last month were previously in Fleury-Mérogis prison, the largest correctional institution in Europe. Another terrorist, Amedy Couliblay, had previously served time there.

France is known internationally for the amount of Islamic extremists that originate in its prisons. Although Muslims make up only 10 percent of the French population, 50 percent of French inmates identify themselves as Muslims, according to Newsweek.

However, these statistics do not mean that religious extremists are easily spotted. Farhad Khosrokhavar, a French sociologist who studies radicalization in prisons, told The Washington Post, “Most of the people who get radicalized in prison know very well they should not let their beards grow [and] should not go to collective Friday prayer when it exists.”

He also said prison guards are aptly aware of those prisoners who follow the noticeable tenants of Islam, and that those prisoners are “harmless.”

France is just one Western country that is implementing a de-radicalization program. Los Angeles Times opinion columnist, John Horgan, stated, “It might sound like cult deprogramming, but the reality is closer to halfway houses.

“Most programs are conducted in prisons with Islamist militants who have been apprehended by security forces or surrendered – but their actual crimes vary widely,” Horgan

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French president Francois Hollande gave a speech at the Sarre-Union Jewish cemetery on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Hollande called for the cessation of attacks against Muslims and Jews. continued. “Some have killed, while others have provided material support, but they are all classified as terrorists.”

According to the Los Angeles Times, 3,400 “foreign fighters” have come from Western countries; 150 of those fighters have been from the United States.

Denmark is also creating de-radicalization programs. Due to the recent terrorist attacks in Copenhagen on Saturday, Feb. 14, a 12-point counter-terrorist initiative will be implemented, according to The Local, a Danish newspaper.

The 10th point in this plan is to institute an anti-radicalization program in Danish prisons.

These types of rehabilitation programs are relatively new. According to the Los Angeles Times, there could be up to 40 total programs around the world. The best-known anti-radical-

ization programs are in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Denmark, Singapore and Germany.

Recently, Pakistan and Somalia began to implement these programs as well.

An unnamed spokesperson for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation told Newsweek, “Both France and the U.K. have developed manuals with instructions on what prison staff should look out for, however, the jury is still out, so to speak, on how effective prison de-radicalization programmes are and which strategies are best.”

In regard to the United States, Horgan stated the U.S. Department of Justice recently funded two research projects related to de-radicalization programs.

Editor’s Note: Information from Newsweek, The Local, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post was used in this report.

Dr. John Willke, a key figure in the modern anti-abortion movement, died in his home in Cincinnati on Saturday, Feb. 21, according to The Associated Press. He was 89.

Willke was best known for founding the National Right to Life, where he publicized his ideas, including a theory that woman can resist conception from rape.

Willke was an obstetrician until the late 1960s, when he began working to oppose abortion.

He retired from his medical practice in 1988 to fully devote his time to the anti-abortion movement.

Additionally, he often participated in protests and congressional hearings.

California

Following an outbreak of measles in December, the number of cases in California has increased to 154, according to NBC. The California Department of Public Health says that 75 of the reported infections involved people who visited or worked at Disneyland or who had contact with an infected person there.

As of now, it is unclear as to how the other 79 people were infected.

Two dozen cases in six states, Mexico and Canada are connected to the initial Disneyland outbreak.

According to The Associated Press, most of the people who have been infected did not receive a measles vaccine. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated.

Texas

After inmates set fires and damaged the Willacy County Correctional Center, located in Southern Texas, in an attempt to take control of the prison, security personnel have regained control.

The private contractor that operates the prison for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons says that about 300 inmates were moved Sunday, Feb. 22 to other federal facilities, according to CNN. The Associated Press reported the unrest began Friday, Feb. 20, resulting in extensive damage to Catie Pauley the plumbing, heating and cooling systems.

Staff Reporter Issa Arnita, a spokesman for the company in Lawmakers in Oklahoma are looking to ban the Advanced Placement charge of the cleanup, says a few hundred more United States History course offered at high schools across the country via inmates will be transferred to other prisons and proposed House Bill 1380. Advocates for this decision say the course does will continue until all of the inmates are relocated. not cast a positive light on American history.

The bill would cut funding for the AP U.S. history program, which is New York sponsored by College Board. In addition, the legislation would outline A New York student known for his senior required teaching materials for U.S. history courses in Oklahoma. portrait, which depicts him with his cat and a According to CNN, Dan Fisher, the Oklahoma state representative who 1980’s-style background, has died. is the measure’s chief sponsor, stated at a legislative committee hearing on Draven Rodriguez committed suicide on Feb. Feb. 17 that “the new framework trades an emphasis on America’s found19, according to The Associated Press. He was 17. ing principles of Constitutional government in favor of robust analyses of Although his school would not let Rodriguez gender and racial oppression and class ethnicity and the lives of marginaluse the photo as his portrait in the yearbook, he ized people, where the emphasis on instruction is of America as a nation posted the picture online and it went viral. Acof oppressors and exploiters.” cording to ABC, Rodriguez’s principal got in on Oklahoma teachers are responding negatively to the legislation. Matt the act and posed similarly with her Chihuahua.

Holzen, an AP U.S. history teacher in Enid, Oklahoma, spoke out against Many people have posted anti-bullying mesthe bill, saying the course “teaches the parts that we like to focus on, that sages on Rodriguez’s social media accounts we can be proud of, but it also shows areas where we stumbled and, imporalthough there is no word yet on if bullying had tantly, where we’ve been able to correct mistakes of the past,” according any role in his suicide. to Newsweek.

Wyoming Holtzen continued, “It includes the idea of American exceptionalism, that this is a great nation that has had great achievement, but we shouldn’t A bill that would protect the LGBTQ commuignore the areas where we failed or that we need work on.” nity from being discriminated against due to sexual Editor’s Note: Information from CNN and Newsweek was used in orientation will be sent to a vote in the Wyoming this report.

House of Representatives next week, according to The Associated Press.

Federal court action granted same-sex couples in Wyoming the right to marry last year. Previously, the state legislature had not passed proposals to allow same-sex marriage.

If passed, the bill would make it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It would apply to other state laws currently prohibiting discrimination based on other factors, such as race, age, disability and political affiliation.

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Ben Gebhardt Staff Reporter

American researchers may have made a breakthrough discovery in HIV prevention and treatment.

Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute in California have developed a vaccine. It releases a protein that actively targets HIV. The vaccine prevents it from spreading, rather than training the immune system to fight the infection, according to the BBC. The research team has developed the vaccine through a series of trials on infected monkeys. Those who were administered the experimental vaccination were protected from all forms of HIV for at least 34 weeks, the BBC reported.

Michael Farzan, the lead researcher and author of the study, told The New York Times that this new form of combatting HIV is “the broadest and most potent entry inhibitor described so far.” He also said that “it is simpler and works better than the current method that scientists are experimenting with, which is giving monkeys cocktails of several different antibodies that each neutralize only one or two strains of HIV, sometimes imperfectly.”

Naturally, the team is eager to begin trials and administer the vaccine to human patients. However, there are a number of potential safety hazards that still need to be worked out before the vaccine is safe. According to the BBC, this vaccine does not operate conventionally. It makes alterations to a subject’s DNA as the genetic changes cause anti-HIV proteins to constantly shoot out into the human body, which may have negative repercussions.

Despite its potential, the vaccine is still in its infancy.

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

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Although the HIV vaccine has not been tested on humans, trials on infected monkeys have left scientists optimistic about its success.

Editor’s note: Information from ABC, NBC, Supporters of the bill to ban AP U.S. History in Oklahoma the The Associated Press and CNN was used in this course does not portray American history in a positive light. report.

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Are you lost on how to make your email signature? Do you feel like your current email signature is as lifeless as a series of rocks? Use these tips to give your signature to a whole new look!

TIP 1: Make sure to have your name in a bold, outrageous color with a font that screams your personality. Without your name flashing like Vegas with the personality of New York and the shiny gloss of City and East on a Thursday, what’s the point of even giving out your name? It needs to be memorable or else it’ll be easily forgotten like Solange after the elevator incident with Jay-Z.

TIP 2: It’s very important that your name matches up with your birth certificate, but adds nicknames and other names that reference you. Add your middle name, any names you got from ceremonies or names that you feel inclined to use. Make sure to add your mother’s maiden name as well. Do you have any current nicknames? Or perhaps childhood nicknames? Just use both!

TIP 3: Make sure to list everything that you do. Not just internships, clubs and job titles, but your GPA, the GPA in your major, the year you graduate, the amount of times you swipe into the school cafeteria per week, the name of your first pet, your favorite European city and the detailed time of your last water fountain break.

-President of the John Carroll Plug Adapter Organization Intern at Total E. Nodreel Inc. GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 3.4 Class of 2017 at John Carroll University 13 Swipe Per Week User | Owner of “Sugar Dust” the cat Last seen at Dolan Science Center | Self-motivator Was a member of a dance troupe in Milwaukee in ‘07

TIP 4: Make sure to randomly bold, italicize and underline various parts of your signature. Who cares what exactly, it’ll just show people how bad and where to align emphasis amidst your signature.

-Vice-President of the Potted Plants Club at JCU Employeed at Dunkin’ Donuts on Cedar Road GPA: 3.5, Biology Major GPA: 3.2, Psychology Major GPA: 3.6, Spanish Minor GPA: 3.83 Class of 2018 at John Carroll University Frequent Club Library Member | Einstein’s Loyalty Club Loves to workout | Volunteers on the quad for clean-up TIP 5: Lastly, add a quote, phrase or lyric that means a lot to you. Perhaps something from “Star Wars” or the latest Katy Perry album. Either way, this is truly where your character gets to blossom on the screen. If you feel impartial, put a few different lines down at the bottom. The more the merrier.

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln “What’s in your head?” - The Cranberries “Social media is tearing the walls of society.” - Cleopatra “We are like baby seals, happy in a setting unknown to us, a setting that is cold, unforgiving but home.” - Matt Hribar “I believe that our society is merely a reflection of what is going on inside each and every one of us.” - Seal, artist

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10. A season we all need 11. Specifically, where the younger students go. The dancefloor is nonexistent and the hookah is watery.

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2. The opposite of seven to eight hours of rest 4. Something you’ve been dreading 5. Where everyone went when they called the second snowday 6. The closest late night fast food establishment 8. Older students go here, famous for their overstuffed sandwiches 9. We got two last week

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“Even if you don’t think you have time, make some time for yourself. You’ll go crazy “Or if you don’t.” something

-Becca Gerken ‘15

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What kind of Spring Break did you have?

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Students rally for a fourth snow day of the semester

I’ve learned recently: The past has already happened, so don’t look back unless you’re trying to learn from it.”

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Old syallabi form 60% of the recyclables as teachers rethink courses due to snow days.

THE MAGICAL ENDEAVOR OF THE CITY AND EAST GIRL This week, Hribar deals with a girl’s obsession over a boy and a girl’s relationship where the male inhibits ‘Golden Retriever’ tendencies.

Dear Hribar, When the second snow day was called last week, I was with a group of my closest friends celebrating that we would not have class. It was then decided that, although it was too cold for class, it was not too cold for a trip to Coventry.

Upon arrival at City and East, I remained with my friends in one of the smooth leather seats, waiting to mingle with acquaintances and new folk, hoping to make some impressionable relations.

And there she was: decked in the finest opals and the most artistic blouse. Her hair parted like Moses on the Red Sea, revealing bouncing blonde curls. I tried talking to her but I couldn’t find her in the sea of Cabbie D’s depot. Where did she go? Was she here to dance?

Was she single? My questions remained unanswered that night as the electro-remixes of songs like “Uptown Funk” sounded like pure empty noise. Since then I’ve been unable to move on. I’ve canceled a date and my bros think that I’ve been ‘moping’ over ‘another girl’.

But I don’t think it’s another girl.

What should I do?

-Thursday Night Encounterer Dear Thursday Night Encounterer, Like everyone and their mother, I too was at City and East for a memorable time with my closest friends. And I too remember seeing a blonde curled artistic bloused individual. In fact, I know her name and I will email it to

you right now. Don’t listen when people tell you it’s just ‘another’ girl. It’s that ‘another’ girl that could become your world.

Dear Hribar, Where is the line of obsessiveness drawn at? I’ve been interested in this boy for a while, so I have a collection going in my drawer...I call it my ‘Jeremy Shrine’. It contains some personal things between me and Jeremy, like a napkin he used at the caf a few months ago, a packet of McDonald’s sauce that he didn’t use, a piece of paper he scribbled on, what I believe is his earwax and a few other pieces. So what that I have his entire schedule memorized and that I sometimes spy on him when he says he can’t hang out? That just means I care, right?

-I’m Not Obsessed Tina Dear I’m Not Obsessed Tina, Tina, you may care, but you care too much. You care so much that you need to care for yourself. It’s not healthy to have a ‘Jeremy Shrine’...and also, the contents of your shrine aren’t things you should cherish. Cherish memories and moments, not used napkins and discarded sauce containers.

Instead of spying on him, spend that time by doing what interests you or with people who are important to you. If you want things to work with Jeremy, you need to back off and let it naturally happen.

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

Dear Hribar, My boyfriend of four months moved from Sutowski Hall to Millor Hall just so that we can be in the same building. He also has ruined a lot of friendships he had because he constantly wants to be with me. His GPA is sliding as well.

He used to have a 3.5 and now he’s at a 2.45. I’m worried that he’s fallen head over heels for me and I don’t want him to put me above everything, or put me above things that he needs to focus on. What should I tell him?

-He’s Addicted To Me Dear He’s Addicted To Me, Your boyfriend has become a Golden Retriever.

Golden Retrievers are boys who become so enthused with you that they begin to limit themselves to you. There are many great things about Golden Retrievers: they are loyal, kind and giving.

But they only attune themselves to you.

Your boyfriend needs to get off your one radio station and tune into his social life, his work and his academics.

Sit down and tell him that he needs to spend

time on these areas. If he refuses to admit and focus on his academics, social life and work, then threaten to break up with him.

The Retriever fears not being with his girlfriend/boyfriend, so he will then realize the seriousness of the problem. You’re right to worry.

Although it’s cute, it’s not good for any long-term goals he may have.

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I was thrilled when I could finally cross off the item that was highest on my John Carroll bucket list: “Become a JCU orientation leader.” It proved to be an incredibly exciting and rewarding experience overall, but the most meaningful part of my experience was acting in the “College 101” skit, a play about the highs and lows of college life. I played the role of a first-year student who was sexually assaulted after a house party. Every performance was nerve-wracking for me – the extent of my acting experience consisted of one high school performance as a shopkeeper in “A Christmas Carol” and I was worried that I wasn’t doing the part justice. My scene was meant to be a heart-wrenching journey through the post-traumatic thought process of a vulnerable young woman, and I knew that I couldn’t capture the emotions without experiencing such an incident myself; however, as a firm believer in respect for boundaries and helping students feel safe on campus, I was proud to play this role.

Every once in a while, a student would ask if this actually happened to me. I would laugh it off, telling him or her that it was a fictional story. Because that could never happen to me. I was invincible. I watched my drinks at parties and knew my limits.

Sometimes I pondered the last line of the skit, “I never would have thought this could happen to me…I didn’t ask to be sexually assaulted,” but I always concluded that I had too much self-control to ever put myself in that type of situation.

The night after my 22nd birthday, after a party at an acquaintance’s house near campus, I found out I wasn’t invincible.

I wasn’t a naïve freshman seduced by a charming, older student. I wasn’t drugged or threatened or physically harmed. I didn’t wake up naked on the floor of a stranger’s house. Simply, I wasn’t given a choice about what I wanted to do with my body. And, that constitutes sexual assault.

This week, a student from John Carroll University submitted a letter to the editor to The Carroll News, in which she stated she was a victim of sexual assault. She later filed a report with the John Carroll University Police Department and has also been working with the Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC) since the incident.

Due to The Carroll News’ protocol, her name was not disclosed in her letter to the editor.

In her letter, she noted her complicated feelings about the reported incident. She directed part of her letter to possible victims of sexual assault, urging them to reach out to support services. It is strongly recommended victims utilize these services offered on campus. Although using campus resources is not mandatory, students should not feel they have to face these situations alone.

According to Dean of Students Sherri Crahen, there are a variety of campus services available to help victims cope with emotional instability, process the situation and potentially protect themselves and others from future occurrences. In particular, Crahen suggested JCUPD, VPAC and the Bystander Intervention training. These services are essential because they not only help the immediate victim, but also empower others to stand up against sexual violence.

Furthermore, it is important to report occurrences to the local police department in order to hold the aggressor accountable. It is understood that it can be difficult to report such a personal experience. However, such a report might ultimately protect other possible victims and be the voice for those who feel silenced.

In conclusion, it is not only important to report sexual violence, but it is also brave. By overcoming personal inhibitions, inappropriate social actions can decrease, and those affected will find solace among conversation. A situation as complicated as sexual violence must not be taken lightly; therefore students are encouraged to speak out.

“Having someone take away my choice brought up feelings I didn’t know existed. The feelings of powerlessness, guilt and shame are just ripples from the earthquake that continues to haunt me.”

There is no perfect way to heal from such an event and it’s impossible to understand until you’ve experienced it. If you’ve been through a similar incident, I’m writing to you, and I’m here for you.

I can’t tell you how to feel, how to heal or how your loved ones will react, because it is different for everyone.

What I can tell you is that I spent hours locked in my room, unable to form thoughts and unable to speak to my best friends because of my consuming mental battle between forgiveness and rage. I can tell you that, for the longest time, I believed he took a part of me that I would never get back. And that I should have prevented it.

I can tell you that, months later, I still feel anxious when I walk around campus.

I’ve found myself avoiding bars and house parties, for fear that the sight of him will trigger the overwhelming emotions that I put in a box in the recesses of my mind.

I can tell you that John Carroll’s support services and my loved ones have helped me make the best decisions for me. Though it was one of the most difficult choices I’ve ever made, I found comfort in reporting the incident to the JCU Police Department in the hopes that it will make JCU a safer community. Stephanie Cerula in the Violence Prevention and Action Center has helped me along every step of my recovery process.

I can tell you that you aren’t alone; recent studies show that a quarter of college women have experienced sexual assault and the overwhelming majority of these cases are not reported. Often times, like in my case, their assailant has assaulted more than one person.

I’m a student just like you who eats too much ramen, hates the walk to Dolan and doesn’t have the slightest idea what to do after graduation. I never thought something like this could happen to me. But after months of reflection and conquering self-shame, I realize that what happened to me was wrong. It was not my fault. He didn’t take anything from me; instead, he gave me an opportunity to stand up for my rights and for other survivors of sexual assault. If this happened to you, know that your voice deserves to be heard. And whatever way you choose to heal, I’m proud of you.

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Higl’s Squiggles:

Creative Catholicism

By Dominic Gideon

Dominic Gideon is a freshman at Borromeo Seminary and takes classes at John Carroll along with 23 other seminarians. Gideon plans on majoring in English, aspires to be a published writer.

Last Thursday, as John Carroll University students were reveling like giddy grade schoolers for the first of their back-to-back snow days, I was wandering around the University of Southern California reveling in the warm weather and the gorgeous campus.

That night, I attended the opening of a historic conference on the future of the Catholic Literary Imagination. Now, what do those fancy words mean, and why was it so historic?

In December 2013, Dana Gioia, an internationally acclaimed and award-winning poet, published a passionate and provoking essay published in the journal “First Things” called, “The Catholic Writer Today.” In the lengthy dissertation, he brings to light the paradox in which members of the Catholic Church have retreated from the limelight of the cultural arts – more specifically literature – in the vastly Catholic populated United States.

Gioia is puzzled why Catholics are so dormant in society’s creative sector, while they take up almost one fourth of the population in the U.S. This phenomenon is brightly highlighted when compared with the dominant position Catholicism had in art, literature, music and so on in the past de-

cades of our country.

It is important to understand the definition of a Catholic writer.

Catholic creative writing – poetry, fiction. and creative non-fiction— is seldom explicitly religious or devotional. Rather, it is defined by the worldview, or imagination, with which the author is writing.

Probably the best example of a Catholic writer is Flannery O’Connor, a renowned fiction writer. Other names include Walker Percy, the Rev. Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J., Graham Greene and Claude McKay, among a long list of peers. These writers are shining examples of how one can permeate faith within one’s works without touching pious language or theologizing.

Today, there are unfortunately no Catholics at the forefront of creative literature proudly representing the faith. That being said, Catholic writers are certainly not all dead – they just don’t hold as strong of a position or as great a number in the current society.

Those literary artists of the Church who are still alive all came together in Los Angeles this past weekend to revive the deteriorated genus that is creative Catholic literature. Distinguished names such as Tobias Wolff, Julia Alvarez and Ron Hansen headlined as absolute speakers during the conference (Alice McDermott was scheduled but couldn’t attend). Sessions on poetry, faith and fiction, Jesuit literary imagination, numerous readings and many more were

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held to inspire and invigorate the attendees in their own writing.

However, the conference was much more than educational and inspirational – it was also aimed at forming a strong community and literary network among Catholics. The conference was a great excuse for Catholic writers to converse, collaborate and build up the Catholic literary imagination together. Leaders of the journals “First Things,” “Image,” and “Dappled Things” came to represent and hopefully grow the presence of publications with Catholic literature. Many authors and publishers advertised their books to the receptive assembly.

Professors, students, priests, nuns, non-Catholics and others came together in the hopes of reinvigorating once powerful group in America.

So what do you have to do with this? Well we are the future – of the country, of the workforce, of the Church, of America’s literary readership. Buy these authors’ books, subscribe to the journals or even work to be one of the famous Catholic writers of our generation. This literature is more than just entertainment – its content is filled with redeeming themes and spiritual undertones displayed in a broken, yet beautiful world.

This conference marks a potential turning point in American literature and can very well go down in history it just depends if we keep the flames going or let them die.

What does crapulence mean?

“Plentifull amount of crap”

Joe Martin, junio

“A really expensive toilet” Nick D’Amico, senior

“The opposite of opulance”

Deane Stillwagon, sophomore

Crapulence: Sickness occasioned by intemperance (as in food or drink)

Cup of Joe:

Joe Ginley

Managing Editor

Go home, Jack Frost. Baseball season is almost here.

I’ve endured enough snow.

I’ve shivered through cold walks to Dolan. I’ve enjoyed the three “snow days” in the past month, but a man can only sit inside and stare outside for so long.

In just five days, in a place far, far away, baseball will commence.

The Indians begin their spring training schedule against the Reds on Tuesday, March 3 in Goodyear, Arizona. According to Google Maps, Goodyear Ballpark is 2,039 miles away from my dorm room.

I’ll still take it as a sign of spring.

Never mind that the Indians don’t open the season at Progres-

sive Field until April 10. Baseball on the horizon is better than nothing.

One of my favorite baseball quotes is by former Indians owner, the late Bill Veeck: “There are only two seasons: winter and baseball.”

He couldn’t have been more right.

I can’t wait for winter to give way to baseball season, especially this year. Something special is beginning to take form at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.

Despite a slew of injuries, disappointing seasons from key players and tough intradivision rivals such as the Tigers and Royals, the Indians managed to finish the 2014 season at 85-77. Led by veteran manager Terry Francona, the Tribe fell just three games short of a wild card spot.

Thanks to a wealth of young talent, the 2015 season looks even more promising for the Indians.

This could be the year that the club breaks through to win the American

Alexandra Higl Editor-in-Chief

To all you movers and shakers out there, listen to my plea. Join me and break gender stereotypes in the world.

Before you throw your hands up in frustration, roll your eyes at another allegedly crazy feminist column and say gender equality does exist, take a deep breath, a step back and hear me out.

As a female leader who’s on the cusp of entering the workforce, I’ve already had one or two (or 20) frustrating moments.

I can’t seem to make it through the day without somebody asking, “So, what’s next?” Usually, my blood pressure rises a tad. I hold back the urge to run to the Tween and emotionally binge-eat an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Instead, I take a deep breath, smile and say, “Well, I’d like to see myself doing x, y and z, but we’ll just have to wait and see how things pan out.” (To my fellow seniors out there, I’m sure you can empathize.)

I’ve always set my standards high. I’ve always aimed a little higher than what’s deemed realistic. You all should, too.

So, when I tell others I hope to work my way up on the career ladder, perhaps holding a position in upper-management one day, I usually am received with, “But don’t you want to have a family?”

First of all, I’m 21. Secondly, yes, that’s probably somewhere on the ol’grand plan.

However, I’ve worked my bottom off over the past four years so my career could come first. (Even though my bottom has probably gotten bigger physically from all the Ben & Jerry’s I’ve consumed.)

I’m slightly surprised people still have this mindset. Hello, it’s the 21st century.

Can’t we move past the 1950s housewife plan already?

True, I’m exaggerating a bit. I understand it’s difficult for women to juggle a family and a career.

But, it’s difficult for men, too. Or at least it should be. Men and women should share family and work duties. They should share the responsibilities. They should be equals.

Even though we’ve made strides in attaining gender equality in the workplace,

Think before you stereotype the facts don’t lie. According to multiple sources, including a TED Talk by CEO and founder of “Leading Women,” Susan Colantuno, women are typically stuck in middle-management because of the ancient mentality that men are the most effective VPs and CEOs. But hold the phone – a 2012 study in the Harvard Business Review showed men have a 51.8 percent overall leadership effectiveness, while women rank at 54.5 percent.

Now, let’s backtrack a bit to my tale of woe. (Again, I’m just being a pain and exaggerating.) If I were a male, chances are, I’d be applauded if I said I wanted to be a CEO or owner of a company. No one would ask me, “Well, aren’t you worried about tending to the children?” Nope. The missus would take care of that.

On the other end of the spectrum, someone actually approached me a few weeks ago, urging me to apply for a prestigious position. I thanked her for thinking of me, but said the position just wasn’t a good fit. I couldn’t believe what came out of her mouth: “Oh, is it because you want to get married right away and have a family?”

I almost threw up. I’m also pretty sure my jaw dropped. And, I couldn’t breathe for a split second.

No, seriously – I just don’t think I’m the right fit. I’m not throwing my career aspirations and everything I’ve worked for out the window, thank you very much.

There’s nothing wrong with getting married right away. However, again, if I were a male, I’ll bet you the newsroom’s leftover Guy’s Pizza that person wouldn’t have said that.

So, to all of you who think men should be the sole breadwinners and women should just sit at home and not even bother working towards an upper-management position, think again.

Times have changed. And, they’re going to continue to change. To all women and men out there, help me make this change. Cast aside the mentality that men and women have to pick between work and family. Or, men pick work and women pick family.

It’s doesn’t have to be like that – so don’t let it.

Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

Throw your hands in the ayer if you a true player

League Central Division for the first time since 2007.

The Tribe has one of the best arms in baseball as its ace – Corey Kluber. The stoic star known as “Klubot” won the AL Cy Young Award for his breakout 2014 season, as he logged an 18-9 record with a 2.44 ERA and 269 strikeouts.

The rest of the staff looks solid, too. Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer, Gavin Floyd and Danny Salazar will likely fill the rotation. A number of talented arms are also available in the bullpen, including Kyle Crockett and closer Cody Allen.

The infield looks just as good.

Power bat Carlos Santana resides at first, while Lonnie Chisenhall now anchors the hot corner as an increasingly consistent hitter and fielder. Second baseman Jason Kipnis will try to rebound from a disappointing 2014 campaign, but his solid 2012 and 2013 seasons point to a resurgence this year.

Jose Ramirez returns as the starter

at shortstop after taking over for Asdrubal Cabrera following last season’s All-Star break.

The team’s lone free agent pickup, Brandon Moss, will bolster an already good outfield. Moss will platoon with David Murphy in right field, while Michael Bourn will play center and Michael Brantley will start in left. Bourn is not as speedy as he once was, though his fielding and performance at the plate is above average. Brantley enjoyed a breakout season in 2014, and could be due for another this year.

Prospects abound in the team’s farm system. Francisco Lindor is one of the most promising shortstop prospects in baseball, while Bradley Zimmer and Clint Frazier will soon be ready to provide depth in the outfield. The Indians are young and dangerous.

Also encouraging is the organization’s dedication to the city.

The Indians are currently up-

grading Progressive Field with a state-of-the-art bar in right field, plus a taste of Cleveland with instadium restaurants. Melt Bar & Grilled, Barrio and Sweet Moses Soda Fountain & Treat Shop are all coming to the ballpark.

Attendance has slumped in recent years for the Tribe.

Even if stadium improvements don’t bring more fans to the park, a playoff contender will, as many experts are calling the Tribe a force to be reckoned with.

This season promises to be exciting for the MLB as a whole, too. A new energy is palpable throughout the league with new commissioner Rob Manfred at the helm and new changes potentially coming across the table – particularly in regards to “pace of play.”

So hurry up, Old Man Winter.

It’s time for baseball.

Contact Joe Ginley at jginley16@jcu.edu

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Heroes in disguise

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Goodness Gracious:

Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Raise your hand if you watched the Academy Awards ceremony this weekend! Now, raise your hand if you have an insane crush on one of the celebrities that graced the ceremony with his or her presence this year.

If I had 10 hands, they would all be in the air. From Bradley Cooper to Kevin Spacey, I am completely enamored with pretty much any celebrity man who has exceptional acting skills.

And, I admit it – I’ve got some serious girl crushes, too. Not a crush as in an “I want to date you” crush, but more of an “I want to BE you” crush.

Oh, do you want some examples?

Well, let’s see here.

If I had to trade bodies with anyone on the planet, I’d pick Zoe Saldana.

If I had to trade voices with someone, it’d be with Lady Gaga. (If you’re questioning the quality of her voice, watch her “Sound of Music” performance at the Oscars, and then get back to me.)

If I had to trade personalities or sense of humor, Emma Stone would be my number one choice.

Now, I don’t spend my days living in an envious rage of these women. Rather, I just like to fantasize how my life would be if I had even a single ounce of their beauty and talent.

I would say these women are my role models, but I suppose that would be false because the definition of a role model, according to Dictionary.com, is “a person whose behavior, example or success is or can be emulated.” I can’t emulate Zoe Saldana’s face, as much as I may try. And, seeing as how I’ve never had a single singing lesson in my life, I’ll probably never be able to emulate Lady Gaga’s voice.

Perhaps, if I really, truly put my mind to it, I could emulate Emma Stone’s personality in some ways. But, still, I don’t think that’s really the point of having a role model.

I don’t look at Emma Stone and feel

A different kind of model inspired to become a better person. Her life choices, personal relationships and career ambitions have absolutely nothing to do with me or my goals. I do love the way she presents herself as a person. But, I don’t think I can achieve true inspiration from her – simply, because I cannot relate to her.

In consideration of this, I find that I am hard pressed to pick just a single person as my ultimate role model.

My dad has been a topic of conversation in many of my columns, and I can’t deny he influences my life more than any other person in the world. I don’t envision myself as a carbon copy of him.

Yet, despite our tremendous differences in personalities, I often find myself mirroring his example in countless situations.

His qualities of rationality, discipline and devotion to his loved ones are qualities that I strive to embody each day.

My aunt is another tremendous influence in my life. She currently lives in Denver, and I’m lucky if I get to see her twice a year. However, even with thousands of miles of distance between us, she has still managed to leave a pretty sizable footprint in my life. I honestly can’t think of a single person who represents independence, individuality and passion better than she does.

After my aunt, the list of role models goes on and on.

Unlike my celebrity crushes, these role models are people I actually am able to emulate, and I constantly strive to do so.

As I mentioned, I can certainly appreciate admiring megawatt superstars like Beyoncé and Jennifer Aniston, who are usually considered role models because of their femininity and beauty. But, I think it’s much more important to identify the collection of people in your life who actually connect with you on a personal level and challenge you to become the best version of yourself.

Additionally, it’s important to identify the personality and character traits in yourself that are actually improvable.

Focus on those, rather than always trying to emulate the physical perfection of superstars.

In short, inspiration can come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Be wary of the inspiration that fades with time, and be excited for the inspiration that will change you for the rest of your life.

Contact Grace Kaucic at gkaucic15@jcu.edu

Feb. 26, 2015

When I was younger, Saturday mornings included monochromatic episodes of my favorite crime fighters. Batman, Superman and others took turns fending off evil in 30-minute segments.

In each episode, you could count on the world to be threatened by some new “death-ray” or device to help an evil plot.

And not to be outdone, the nobler vigilantes would strike back with something powerful from their own arsenal.

As I laid on the couch watching these episodes, I had no trouble distinguishing the “good guys” from the “bad guys.”

Sure, the colors of their tights, the high-tech toys for fighting or perpetrating crime and the catch-phrases all made it easy to tell which side they were on.

Superman and Batman had their gizmos and powers, but so did their nemeses.

Everybody was armed to the teeth with their own weapons.

Past these most obvious methods of telling them apart, there has to be something else that separates these two groups.

There has to be something more substantive that lets everyone know – beyond a shadow of a doubt – who the good guy is.

So what separates villains from superheroes?

If you’re looking for an answer, you

won’t have to study superhero reruns.

While those shows have been taken off of the air, don’t fret. Heroes just like them still exist, and you know at least two of them very well.

Envision your favorite high-flying hero. Take away the ability to fly, the laser vision and anything else that made heroes “super.” At first, you might not recognize them. They’re less flashy, and might look a little haggard. But, they’re just as valiant.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re trying to envision such a hero in your head, think of your parents.

Albeit less muscular and slower with catchphrases, parents go above and beyond with superhuman strength each day. They have the one job that doesn’t allow days off; they don’t get vacation; they don’t clock out at the end of a long workday; they’re always accountable.

Between balancing adult issues and concerns of their own, and constantly solving the issues of their children, they have to fight serious problems at all times.

And before you shrug this off and say that these are small responsibilities, give it some thought.

You can witness these heroes fighting evil and protecting the public. Parents do more than pack their childrens’ lunches or tuck them in at night. They’re responsible for the moral formation of their youngsters. They’re the first to swoop in if a child begins down the wrong path in their own life. This is the largest example of battling evil there is.

And the really amazing part? These

Voices of Student Union

The Voices of Student Union is a new section that will feature pieces from members of the John Carroll Student Union. The goal is to educate and engage the student body on current and future goals concerning the JCU community.

Exciting things are happening this year in Student Union! With a new president and many new faces, we are ready to take on 2015.

A lot of people don’t know that they can be a part of Student Union and help advocate change among our community. We are all Student Union.

A typical Student Union meeting offers many exciting updates, proposals and an inside look at the operations of John Carroll University. Every Tuesday, Student Union senators and the executive board meet at 5 p.m. in the Jardine Room to look at and discuss new legislation among the committees.

Students are encouraged to voice their opinions on matters concerning a range of issues. Students can gain a better understanding of matters with guest speakers who are experts on the topic and provide background information that is insightful to what’s being voted on.

We also have five great committees anyone can join. These committees have been advocating change to

improve the John Carroll community.

The main five committees are as follows along with contact info: The Dining Committee (Nick Baker at nbaker18@jcu.edu); Residence Life and Facilities (Dan Mascio at dmascio16@jcu.edu); Diversity and Inclusion (Sam Alai at salai18@jcu. edu); Community Affairs (Megan Hobart at mhobart16@jcu.edu); Academics (Patrick Munschaur at pmunschaur16@jcu.edu).

We are also introducing new committees such as the Varsity Athletics Committee, which strives to increase attendance at varsity sports games.

The group has some great plans for the future to get more school spirit among all Blue Streaks. If you are interested in promoting varsity athletics, contact Paul Campbell at pcampbell16@jcu. edu. We are also in the process of building a Committee on Sustainability that will be working on issues dealing with recycling and environmental matters on campus. If you are interested in helping promote a more sustainable campus, contact Ese Osaghae at eosaghae17@ jcu.edu.

We can’t forget about our brother organization, Student Union Programming Board, which is a student-based organization. SUPB sponsors events for students every week. You can join

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heroes do it all without breaking a sweat, or letting their children see them struggle.

Heroes aren’t special because they face adversity without ever struggling, or because they’re guaranteed to win.

They’re heroes because they don’t know they’ll win, and most likely not even sure they know what they’re doing. Despite all of that, they don’t ever doubt they’re doing what’s right and for the right reasons.

So, returning to my initial question: What separates the heroes from the villains? The answer is intentions. Villains fight for evil and heroes fight for good.

Heroes think of others, and stick their necks out time and again for loved ones, and strangers. Laser vision, Batmobiles and the fancy hardware were just accessories, tools to accomplish their goals of good. These items never made the hero; the hero exists independently.

Pure and selfless intentions are the things that rank our parents among the rest of the heroes we idolize. They stand nothing to gain by working themselves to the bone or giving up their own comfort, but they do it anyway.

They do it because their children, the future of the world, need them. They sacrifice themselves, risk their own safety and happiness and tuck their capes inside their business attire to avoid taking too much credit. Simply, parents are heroes because they give of themselves out of a singularly courageous duty to do what’s right.

Contact Tim Johnson at tjohnson15@jcu.edu

their team and become a member by coming to one of their meetings, on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. in the Jardine Room.

Contact Matt Hribar at mhribar16@jcu. edu for more information.

We are always looking for people to get involved either within a committee or help an executive member with their events.

Some of the executive members are planning “It’s On Us,” an event in April that will showcase the effects of domestic violence on college campuses. If you are interested in becoming involved with a great cause, please contact me, Adrienne Metzger, at ametzger18@jcu.edu, Matt Hribar at mhribar16@jcu.edu or Paul Campbell at pcampbell16@jcu.edu.

If you are concerned with any issues on campus, feel free to come by the Student Union office and talk with any Student Union representative. We are here for you and would love to hear any issues that you think should be advocated for!

Remember to come to our meetings every Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the Jardine Room and to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for daily Student Union updates!

–Adrienne Metzger (freshman), Student Union Vice President of Communications

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