March 26, 2015

The

Carroll News Thursday, March 26, 2015

Index

World News Diversions Campus 2 Editorial Life & Entertainment 8 Op/Ed Sports 10 Classifieds

The Student Voice of John Carroll University Since 1925

12 14 17 18 20

Inside this issue:

Photo courtesy of Keith Nagy

The CN reviews “Dancing at Lughnasa,” p. 10

AP

Terrorist attacks in Yemen and Tunisia, p. 12

Vol. 91, No. 18

Moderator of ‘Meet the Press’ visits JCU Alexandra Higl Editor-in-Chief

An analysis of the 2016 presidential race, predictions for Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush and witty remarks doused with pointed humor were all components of Todd’s political lecture at John Carroll University’s Donahue Auditorium on Wednesday, March 18.

The Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J. kicked off the talk, welcoming WKYC’s Russ Mitchell, lead anchor and evening news managing editor, to the podium. Mitchell then introduced Chuck Todd.

Todd currently serves as moderator of NBC’s Sunday morning political talk show, “Meet the Press,” as well as NBC News’ political director. Before that, Todd was NBC’s chief White House correspondent, and hosted MSNBC’s weekday morning political talk show, “The Daily Rundown.”

Todd began the talk, saying, half-jokingly, “I can’t take three steps from my office without running into a John Carroll grad these days. You guys are everywhere.”

This brought a laugh and a round of applause from the JCU community.

The self-described political junkie kept the lecture light, mixing in his witty comments with astute insight on the presidential election campaigns.

According to Todd, the presidential race has escalated and is happening significantly faster than six months ago.

“There’s a lot of things that happened that changed this,” Todd explained.

The first thing to happen? Jeb Bush’s campaign.

“When he decided to run, he went quick,” said Todd. “There was a lot of skepticism about whether or not he was going to run.

He’d been sort of sitting out there as a candidate and waiting for a couple of cycles, but there’s been this sense of, ‘Oh, he’s really not going to do it. His last name is too much of a barrier, so it’s not going to happen.’”

Todd explained why Bush was determined to disprove that notion.

“Since he went early, you could see the panic in the rest of the Republican people,” said Todd.

Todd explained that the American people are going to see more news about the presidential race within the next two or three weeks.

“It’s all a bit of a scramble,” he explained. “[The candidates] wanted to wait closer to Memorial Day to get things started, but that’s not going to happen.”

Photo by Peggy Turbett

Chuck Todd visited the John Carroll University campus on Wednesday, March 18, speaking to the JCU community about 2016 presidential race predictions.

Todd added that this campaign calendar is important for Washington, D.C. “The minute campaigns take over, Washington’s not going to get anything done,” said Todd. “We have an escalated calendar, so this race is full on.”

According to Todd, Clinton is predicted to announce within the next three weeks or so. However, this wasn’t always her plan.

“They wanted to wait, but they can’t,” he said.

Todd went on to explain the importance of timing for Clinton, and why her supporters want to delay the start of her campaign.

“One of the lingering historical elements of Hillary Clinton in her politics is that the idea that Hillary Clinton is always more popular when she’s the off-story,” said Todd. “Her numbers have always been highest when she’s not the central focus.”

Todd drew on past history to support his claim, mentioning the Monica Lewinsky story, Clinton’s time as senator and secretary of state, as well as her previous presidential campaign.

“You’re starting to see now when she’s becoming the central political figure, her numbers are back down to a more polarizing level,”

See MODERATOR, p. 2

Student Union forum addresses HLC notice

Provost, vice president of enrollment answer questions about JCU’s future Ellen Liebenguth AP

A preview of 2016 presidential candidates, p. 13

Find us online @TheCarrollNews

jcunews.com

Like us on Facebook

issuu.com/thecarrollnews

Staff Reporter

The John Carroll University Student Union held an open forum on Thursday, March 19, for the community’s questions regarding the accreditation of the University in future years. Provost and Academic Vice President Jeanne Colleran and Vice President of Enrollment Brian Williams led a discussion hoping to ease the minds of the undergraduate and graduate students and staff in attendance about the recent HLC news.

The Higher Learning Commission is the regional accrediting body and is responsible for accrediting JCU. The University first achieved accreditation from the HLC in 1922 and has remained accredited for 93 years. JCU received a letter on March 10 alerting the University it was on notice. Despite being placed on notice, the University remains accredited.

Once JCU is able to show it is meeting standards the HLC has asked for, the notice will be removed.

At the open forum, Colleran and Williams were open to answering the questions from the community.

Colleran made it clear to all students that she had “full confidence” that the notice will be removed and this will only be a speedbump.

“This is work, but this is doable work, said Colleran.

Photo by The Carroll News

Jeanne Colleran, provost and academic vice president, answered students’ questions at the open forum.

“This is not a sanction that should make anyone anxious about the continued future of JCU, about your future as students, your transfer credit [and] your employment possibilities.”

Everyone in attendance candidly asked hard-hitting questions. Several students asked questions about the future of JCU, the action being taken and if the quality of the academia will remain the same.

Junior Kevin Gaul asked, “What does this mean for the future of JCU?”

See FORUM, p. 4

Campus Q & A with ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Chuck Todd

2

www.jcunews.com

March 26, 2015

Campus Briefs

The Carroll News

In an interview with The Carroll News, “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about the show’s recent transition period, the challenges involved, the future of Sunday morning political talk shows and offered advice for aspiring political journalists.

The Carroll News: Around the time when you first joined the “Meet the Press” team, the show had dropped in viewership and ratings, and was behind “Face the Nation” and “This Week.”

Since you became host, the show went through a lot of transitions, and the team was able to score some of its best ratings. What do you attribute this success to?

Sacred music concert

AP

The Institute of Catholic Studies is sponsoring a concert of sacred music, “At the Name of Jesus.”

The JCU Schola Cantorum will be performing under the direction of Cynthia Caporella, director of liturgical music and musical arts, and Edward Kaczuk, music director of Borromeo Seminary and St. Mary Seminary.

The concert will take place on Saturday, March 28 in the St. Francis Chapel at 4 p.m.

All are welcome.

Women’s and gender studies explore comics The women’s and gender studies department will be hosting a lecture by Valentino Zullo. He received his Master of Arts in English and women’s studies from Bowling Green State University and studies comics as literature.

There will be two lectures on Thursday, Mar. 26 in room A 202 of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology.

The first lecture is at 11 a.m. and is entitled, “Women Warriors: The Emergence and Renaissance of the Female Superhero.”

The second lecture is at 2 p.m. and focuses on, “Transitional Comics: comics in a global context.”

John Carroll hunger banquet

Chuck Todd: I’m not counting any chickens, number one.

One of the good things that my boss reminded me of was that Tim Russert was in third place for three or four years before he ascended to number one, so I think they have some patience. I’m pleasantly surprised that we’re already in the game. I say that because it wasn’t a radical format change, but there have been some noticeable changes Photo by The Carroll News and sometimes I think that can take the audience a while to get used to. We’re at a place right now [where we’re] hoping to be at in 2016, Chuck Todd speaks with the 3 senior finalists for the Tim around the presidential elections. I would hope to stay consistent, Russert ‘Meet the Press’ fellowship, Dave Schillero, Hailey and I hope that the ratings match the editorial – that’s the goal, you Meinen and Ashley Bastock on Wednesday, March 18. feel like you’re putting out editorial for an interesting show, and you just want ratings to follow. And so, I still have 2016 as the real goal of having the consistency of where we want the ratings. people any day of the week. Eventually, they’ll still look to the Sunday morning program as sort of the showcase for the big interviews. Our CN: What were the biggest challenges you faced during this showcase for the best stuff that we think belongs on the one-hour show. transition?

It’s interesting because your Sunday morning viewers are so much different than your weekday morning news viewer. A weekday morning CT: I think there’s a couple. Nobody likes to be a story. We’re news program is a disruptive enterprise. Meaning you’re in the middle journalists. We’re here to cover another story – we don’t want to be of getting ready for work or getting the kids ready for school, and the part of the story. So, it’s no fun being a story. So, that’s a challenge. TV is sort of on in the background. To get your attention, the TV has Another is that the most surprising thing from doing a daily one to say, “Hey, look at me!” On Sunday morning, you’ve chosen to view hour show to doing a weekly one hour show is that it’s harder to do the show. You’re sitting back, you’ve poured your cup of coffee, you a weekly one hour show than it is to do a daily one hour show. You may have your tablet in front of you, you may be reading and watchwould think that that wouldn’t be the case. For a daily show, you ing at the same time – but you’ve made that decision to have it on, can ride the news cycle every day. Part of it is that’s what I’ve done and there’s fewer distractions around you. We’re not going to change my whole career. Also, I sort of look at it as football versus baseball. our Sunday morning habits. Sunday morning is sort of a day to rest, Football is once a week, and if something doesn’t go well that Sunday relax and recharge, and I think Sunday morning television helps that. or that Saturday, it eats at you for a week. With baseball or basketball, that next game’s the next day. With a daily show, the next show’s the CN: What’s your biggest piece of advice for aspiring political next day. You get right back at it. And then with a weekly show, you journalists? want to look forward as much as you look back. And so, it’s like in writing. A 500-word story is much harder to do than a 1,500-word CT: Don’t major in journalism. I think journalism is a trade that you story. It’s harder to write short than it is to write long. It’s the same learn. And if you want to learn how to cover politics, you want an thing with a weekly show. It’s hard to get everything within an hour educational background that’s in history, religion and economics. and do it without rushing, or looking like you’re being comprehensive. You have those tools, and you can understand and cover American And booking. I spend an inordinate amount of time on booking. politics. I was a political science major, and I only did two electives in I wish that weren’t the case. You know, you would want to spend economics. In hindsight, I wish I had triple the amount of economics. more of your time on reporting. And that’s something I’m still get- Those couple of classes were more helpful to me than I realized at ting used to. the time. I’m a huge proponent of a religious education. I feel like it gets caught up in our politics and culture sometimes, but the fact that CN: How do you envision the future of Sunday morning political religion is the basis for so many wars, for so many political disputes talk shows? that we have that are domestic or international, you have to understand it. It’s not a spiritual education – it’s truly about an academic educaCT: I think they’ll always have a place. When it comes to “Meet the tion. The journalism part is the trade. You learn that by apprenticing, Press,” my challenge is to make sure I’m where everyone’s getting by interning, by working at your college newspaper. Work at your their news. One of the other reasons why they hired me was because college newspaper, but major in history or economics.

I do have more experience in daily news, and more of a comfort level with new technology. My job is to get “Meet the Press” in front of – Interview by Alexandra Higl

From MODERATOR, p. 1

AP

The John Carroll hunger banquet will take place on Wednesday, April 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Come to the LSC Conference Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center to find out what hunger really means.

Email mfoley18@jcu.edu, jbrickman18@ jcu.edu or rjenkins18@jcu.edu with any questions.

“You’re starting to see now when she’s becoming the central political figure, her numbers are back down to a more polarizing level,” he added. “We say the same thing happened back in ’93 and ’94 when she was the central figure during healthcare.”

Todd also talked about the function of Washington and the possible challenges Bush and Clinton might face. He later took questions from the audience.

Both professors and students applauded Todd for sharing his insights on the presidential race and his vast knowledge of

Campus Safety Log

politics.

Junior and student body president, Cole Hassay, said, “Being the anchor of ‘Meet the Press,’ Chuck Todd has a unique perspective [on] politics and the media – something he made apparent during his visit. His engagement with students was excellent, and I hope that one day we can invite him back to campus.”

Senior Shamir Brice echoed Hassay’s opinion. “Chuck Todd is one of the brightest political analysts and commentators alive today. For him to share his thoughts and analysis with students at John Carroll was an incredible experience for myself and other John Carroll students,” said Brice. “His thoughts on the challenges of Jeb Bush’s run

March 17, 2015 At 2:32 p.m. multiple students reported feeling threatened by text messages sent to their phones from an unknown origin.

March 19, 2015 A complaint was reported at 9:28 a.m. of several voice messages on the victim’s JCU office phone, including threats.

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.

for the Republican nomination and challenges Hillary Clinton will face in the general election were very insightful. I also loved it when he said that our generation needs to get into politics so that we can fix a very broken Washington.”

Colin Swearingen, professor of political science, agreed with Hassay and Brice, saying, “Chuck Todd was prescient in his comments on the state of the 2016 elections, media and politics. I think students were impressed and challenged by his optimism in the Millennial generation and the comparison between us and the Greatest Generation. It felt like he would have talked politics all day if he could, and I think the John Carroll community appreciated that.”

UHPD Crime Blotter

March 13, 2015 At 7 p.m. on Warrensville Center Rd., there was a report of fraudulent financial activity. Multiple accounts and credit cards were opened in the victim’s name for a loss of over $12,000.

March 13, 2015 At 2:45 p.m. a contractor reported a burglary at a home on Cedar Rd. The break-in occurred between March 3 and March 10. Copper plumbing, a water heater and two air conditioners were removed for a $10,000 loss.

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

Campus Planting seeds of resistance www.jcunews.com

The Carroll News

Professor travels to Israel to resist occupation of Palestine Laura Bednar

Assistant Campus Editor

B’Tselem, an Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, is loosely translated in Hebrew as “take a picture and document this.” This is exactly what associate professor of education David Shutkin did when he started blogging about his trip to Israel, where he participated in acts of civil disobedience.

Shutkin left for Israel on February 12 and returned on February 22. Last summer, Shutkin heard on the radio that the war in Gaza had escalated. Soldiers were going door to door looking for tunnels death squads in Hamas were using to kidnap and kill Israelis. In the process, Israeli soldiers killed many innocent people who were not involved Photo courtesy of David Shutkin in combat. “This made no sense to me,” Associate professor of education David Shutkin participated in civil said Shutkin. disobedience while in Israel this past February.

Shutkin began to read up on the subAs a child, Shutkin would collect money and send it to the ject and came across the Israeli newspaper “Haaertz.” Journalist Peter Beinart wrote that the only way to end the occupation was Jewish National Fund, which would use the funds to plant forests for people in North America to join in acts of civil disobedience. in Israel. As a teenager, Shutkin spent a year in Israel. In the area If North Americans went, Beinart believed the media would not of Ben Shemen, he saw the forests planted by the Jewish National Fund and how the trees covered the villages where the Palestinian ignore the problem.

Shutkin began to correspond with Beinart. He was directed refugees who had been dispossessed of their homes were living.

Shutkin said he realized, “I have a connection to this.” Accordto speak with Ilana Sumka, creator of the Center for Jewish Nonviolence. Shutkin then joined the Delegation of North ing to Shutkin there are even prohibitions against destroying orAmerican Jewish Activists and Center for Jewish Nonviolence. chards in the Torah. Before leaving on the trip, Shutkin celebrated This group is comprised of 22 people from multiple orga- Tu B’Shevat, which is a Jewish celebration of the birth of trees.

Palestinians are facing more than the loss of their farms. Durnizations, such as Truah, a Jewish voice for human justice; #IfNotNow, a group formed through social media that calls for ing his trip, Shutkin noticed there were roads for Palestinians action in the Jewish community to fight to end Israeli occupa- and roads for Israelis. The Palestinian roads were long and went tion in Palestine; and a member of the United States Agency for through checkpoints, while the Israeli roads moved much faster.

International Development who was stationed in West Bank. The Palestinians are also struggling with restrictions on family, marriage, business activities and movement. Shutkin said that “We had an amazing cross-section of people,” said Shutkin.

The group moved around the Bethlehem area in the cities these injustices bring about the question, “If we were in that of Hebron and Ramallah. There, they performed an act of civil position, would we decide to stay or would we leave?”

The group did not just plant trees, but had conversations with disobedience by planting trees at the Tent of Nations farm that was destroyed by the Israeli Defense Force in May 2014. Israel Palestinian political activists such as Nasser and others who peris broken up into areas controlled by either the Palestinians or form acts of civil disobedience by continuing to farm, partaking the Israelis. Area C, controlled by the Israelis, is where the Tent in government nation building, forming protests and building economic opportunities for people through entrepreneurship. of Nations farm is located.

The delegation of North American Jewish Activists and Center As a resident of Area C, farm owner Daud Nasser is not allowed to build on the land. Though his farm was destroyed, he for Jewish Nonviolence wants to have educational conversations may not build wells or plant orchards. He uses solar panels for in America so that people will understand the sufferings of the electricity and has cisterns to collect water. Nasser and his fam- Palestinian people. Shutkin said we need to take action by letting ily live in caves in the area since he cannot build housing. The Palestinian and Israeli activists know that we are here to support Israeli government’s goal is to make life so hard that the resi- them. Shutkin said, “Is Ilana Sumka trying to build an organizadents leave, making it easier for them to expand their territory. tion or a movement? I think it might be both.”

Editor’s Note: Shutkin’s blog can be viewed at davidcivildis“Tree planting has a lot of symbolic and religious signifiobedience.wordpress.com. cance,” said Shutkin.

3

March 26, 2015

Perspectives from a student organization

Featuring a different group each week

Interfraternity council Fraternal thoughts Patrick Hackett Guest Columnist

Across the country, Greek life – in particular fraternity life – has been receiving negative press about certain organizations’ poor attempts at representing what brotherhood means. Some attempts have been communal chants dealing with race. Others have been active and alumni members sharing inappropriate images of women on their social media profiles.

Actions like these are wrong. And, most members of any Greek organization would stand against them.

Also, when incidents like these occur, members of any Greek society should report them and bring attention to these members who have done wrong. When recent negative events occurred, they were reported because it was the right thing to do. But this doesn’t make the actions any better.

Do these members know the damages they cause for those of us in Greek life across the country and at JCU? Their actions not only embarrass us, but also hurt us.

They make it harder for us as Greek members because they perpetuate the stereotypes most fraternity men and sorority women here at John Carroll University work to destroy.

Here at JCU, most members of the Greek community work to represent the standards and values taught by each of their Greek organizations. Fraternities and sororities teach members to excel in academics, thrive socially and succeed in service. They provide us with the resources we need to properly delegate responsibilities and how to interact with peers in serious situations.

At John Carroll, most of the members in Greek organizations are centered on the positives that come with being a part of these groups. Most of us see the benefits each social fraternity provides in the areas of leadership, service, academics and sisterhood or brotherhood events.

Now, this higher standard is hard to live when fraternity brothers at other campuses are singing racial chants or exchanging inappropriate photos of women over social media. However, these highly negative instances just make those of us involved in Greek life at JCU all the more motivated to change the tide. These actions make it our duty to show the campus community the benefits of having a Greek system.

Lastly, when these unfortunate events happen because of Greek organizations, remember there are members out in the community working hard every day to create a positive view of our organizations on campus.

As acts of civil disobedience, Shutkin and fellow activists planted apricot and plum trees at the Tent of Nations in Israel.

26

Photo courtesy of David Shutkin

Campus Calendar : March 26 - April 1 Thursday

Blood Drive from noon-7 p.m. in the Murphy Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center.

27

Friday

Late Night Yoga at the Fitness Studio in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center from 10 p.m.midnight.

28

Saturday

29

Sunday

30

Monday

“Meditations on the Most SUPB sponsored Explore the Royal Beautiful Names of God” Kindergarten Night in the Redeemer Lutheran D.J. Lombardo Student Church in North Royalton lecture at 7:30 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium Center Atrium from 10 from 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. of the Dolan Center for p.m.-midnight.

Science and Technology.

31

Tuesday

Women’s softball game vs. Mount Union University at 3 p.m. at Bracken Field.

1

Wednesday

Easter Break begins after classes!

Campus

4

www.jcunews.com

March 26, 2015

The Carroll News

Political science students visit City Club of Cleveland

Accomplished journalist Linda Greenhouse shares knowledge about covering the Supreme Court Kathryn Finneran

Assistant Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

Photo courtesy of Kathryn Finneran

Students and faculty from JCU’s department of political science attended a speech by Linda Greenhouse, center, on Friday, March 20.

Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, Supreme Court aficionado, member of Phi Beta Kappa, Yale Law School lecturer and The New York Times journalist: Linda Greenhouse has earned all of these titles and more.

On Friday, March 20, Greenhouse spoke at the Cleveland City Club about the past 10 years of the Supreme Court under the tenure of Chief Justice John G. Roberts.

Nine John Carroll University students, led by JCU instructor of political science Sara Schiavoni, attended the talk. Afterwards, there was a 30-minute question and answer session.

In her speech, Greenhouse outlined the three major themes of the “Roberts Majority” (those Supreme Court Justices that usually vote alongside Roberts: Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito). The three themes are race, religion and the First Amendment. When speaking about these themes, Greenhouse interwove Justice Anthony Kennedy’s status as the swing vote among the nine justices. She stated that he usually supports the “Roberts Majority,” but leans more liberally on other social issues, such as LGBT rights.

When speaking on the race aspect of what Greenhouse called the Roberts Project, Greenhouse referenced the significant Supreme Court case Shelby County v. Holder. The Supreme Court ruled that part of the Voting Rights Act of

1965 was unconstitutional. Based on the majority opinion written by Chief Justice Roberts, the racial conditions of the time in which the Voting Rights Act was written have changed. Moreover, the measures of the Voting Rights Act that are used to keep racial discrimination away from the ballot box are outdated and unconstitutional.

Greenhouse also highlighted that since Sandra Day O’Connor was succeeded by Samuel Alito in 2006, there has been a conservative shift in the Supreme Court case rulings.

When discussing the Supreme Court’s decisions regarding religion, Linda Greenhouse cited a multitude of cases. She mentioned Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, in which the Supreme Court ruled that for-profit corporations are allowed to be exempt from providing their employees with contraception based on religious reasons. She also brought up the Town of Greece vs. Galloway, where a town opening government meetings with a prayer does not violate the Establishment clause of the First Amendment. In her analysis, Greenhouse summarized Justice Kennedy’s majority opinion as the “suck it up” jurisprudence.

Greenhouse used the Town of Greece case to transition to the First Amendment aspect of the Roberts Project. She said the “Roberts Majority” was using this as a “tool of deregulation” and that, when focusing on the Establishment and Exercise Clauses of Religion. Greenhouse argued that

the Roberts Court is not balancing these two clauses as the Supreme Court should; instead, the current bench is focuses more on the Establishment Clause at the expense of the Exercise Clause.

Greenhouse closed her speech by talking about the highly debated court case revolving around the Affordable Care Act. Her prediction is that the government will win if the Supreme Court uses the typical method of analysis to dissect the short phrase of the 900-page document in question. However, if the analysis is different, the government will lose the case.

This insight elicited a question from the audience regarding what would happen to Justice Scalia’s status as an expert in legislative analysis if he ruled against the Affordable Care Act for political reasons, since a ruling against the government would align with his political ideology. Greenhouse responded by stating that “the chips will fall where they may.”

Among the many questions was one from senior Shamir Brice. He asked, “How is John Roberts push to have 9-0 decision going, and is it just papering over legal differences?”

Greenhouse answered this question by citing McCullen vs.

Oakley, a unanimous case revolving around the size of abortion clinics. She stated that, despite this unanimity, the Justices had two completely different reasons for ruling in the same way. By the end of the luncheon, Greenhouse conveyed to the audience a succinct understanding of the Roberts Court.

“We will have as good of a reputation as always, if not better,” Colleran said.

From FORUM, p. 1

In response to Gaul, Colleran said, “It means that in two years, we will be off notice and we will be a stronger institution, and we will have as good of a reputation as always – if not better. It means for two years into the future and forever, we will be doing more intense data collection and strategic planning.”

Freshman Robert Hellman raised a question, saying, “The issue of program quality was brought up. I was curious as to why?”

Colleran responded to Hellman, saying, “It means that at the graduate levels we have

learning outcomes in a few programs that are the same as the undergraduate level.

It won’t be an issue after some things appear on the website before the end of the semester.”

Sophomore Maria Piña also brought up the issue of how this situation will affect students planning to attend or apply to graduate school in the coming years.

“Being on notice, the University’s accreditation still remains affirmed. Will it affect transfer credit? [If it does] we will call that school and we will call the registrars at those schools to make sure it did not affect your transfer credit. If we have to call a school and defend your future, we will do that,” said Williams.

After the meeting, the student community had both positive and negative reactions toward the forum.

“Many students had their questions addressed and their concerns alleviated,” said student body president Cole Hassay. “In my opinion, we are better off for having had this conversation.”

Sophomore Shannon Poppe expressed a different attitude about the forum.

“Overall, I would have liked the information of the situation explained in detail that is understandable by the college student, rather than vague answers or allusions to similar issues,” said Poppe. “This is what is happening to our University and we want to know why.”

Vice President of Communications for Student Union, freshman Adrienne Metzger, said, “I felt that the meeting was a great way for the University to directly answer student’s longing questions and to clear the air on what is really happening.

I feel relieved, along with most students, knowing that my credits will still be fully accredited.”

Students who were unable to attend the meeting or did, but still have questions or concerns, can visit http://sites.jcu.edu/ accreditation for more information and updates on progress. There is also a further explanation of what the HLC expects of the University, and a form where anyone can send their questions to be answered.

The Carroll News

Photo Feature www.jcunews.com

5

March 26, 2015

This week at JCU...in pictures

Photo by Yuyang Wang

Freshman Tony Machnik, junior Dan Volpe, senior Jack Freshour, sophomore Jolewis Washington and sophomore Ethan Finn run across the campus in the Interfraternity Council’s event, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. Twelve participants competed in the run on Friday, March 20. All proceeds benefitted the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center.

Photo by Alexandra Higl

Photo by Alexandra Higl

Sophomore Zeanna Otis and senior Taylor Weislak work one of the tables at the Women Empowerment Week activities in the Lombardo Student Center Atrium on Monday, March 26.

Student Organizations including Allies, the African American Alliance, Oxfam and others, set up tables in the Atrium during the week, helping to explain how students can empower women.

Senior Brittany Ramsey and junior Hannah Domonkas from JCU’s Her Campus pose for a picture at the University’s first Women Empowerment Week on Monday, March 23 in the Lombardo Student Center Atrium.

6

March 26, 2015

Feature: Beaudry Award www.jcunews.com

The Carroll News

The 2014 Beaudry Award Finalists

The Beaudry Award is the only student award given at Commencement. The award is based on the candidates’ excellence in all of the following areas: leadership activities, commitment to Christian values, academic achievement and service to the University and/or civic community. Graduating seniors will be able to vote Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 at the JCU Grad Fair in the LSC Conference Room from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bios and pictures submitted by Gail Roussey. The complete bios can be found at jcu.edu.

Kristen Gittinger

Major: Communication Minor: Theology & Religious Studies Service: Gittinger has been a mentor in Seeds of Hope since the start of her freshman year. Gittinger participates in many service projects such as Danie’s Day, Through the Eyes of a Child, Fatima Food Drive Make A Difference Day, Fatima Food Drive Delivery Day and Jesuit Day of Service. She also participates in weekly service at US Together, a refugee resettlement agency where she creates and implements programs to teach English to refugee children. She has volunteered at US Together for two years and served as their summer program director. She is also part of the Youth for Justice program at Heritage Middle School. In previous semesters Kristen volunteered as a tutor at Gearity Elementary School, Mayfair Elementary School, and Wiley Middle School.

Kristen also assists CSSA with pre-service workshops.

Michael Gong

Major: Biology Minors: Philosophy & Leadership Leadership: Gong was an orientation leader for two summers and has been a tour guide since the fall of 2012. In 2013, he was a member of the Student Union and served as the Co-President of the Class of 2015. As a sophomore, Michael was the first President of Students for Social Justice. Gong is most well-known for co-founding and developing the Carroll Ballers program on campus, which mentors youth at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center through basketball, sharing a meal, and conversation. Since the fall of 2012, the Carroll Ballers has grown from seven students to about 75 and works with over 100 residents on a weekly basis.

For his work with the Carroll Ballers, Gong was awarded the Cleveland Indians Mentor of the Year.

Mary Lutter

Major: Biology

Markus Creachbaum

Service: Creachbaum has participated in four different weekly service opportunities through the Center for Service and Social Action: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, the Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland, South Pointe Hospital, and the Carroll Ballers. He has also participated in one-time service opportunities such as the Cleveland Neighborhood Project, Jesuit Day of Service, Through the Eyes of a Child, and Danie’s Day. In 2013, Markus was selected to represent John Carroll in the Shepherd Alliance Consortium on Poverty internship program, where he interned at a Catholic mission on the Navajo Reservation as a community organizer. In the summer of 2014, Creachbaum worked for the Mobile Health Fair, where he and five other college students traveled all over Michigan and Ohio, providing basic medical services.

Majors: Peace, Justice and Human Rights & Religous Studies Minor: Spanish

Keri Grove

Committment to Christian Values: Grove has been a student leader of Carroll Faith Communities since the spring of her freshman year. Grove has participated in a wide variety of retreats during her time at John Carroll: First Year Retreat, Manresa 20, the 8-Day Silent Retreat, and Guidance 13 as well as team member of Manresa 24.

Keri will be attending the Roots Retreat this spring. She has been a lector and Eucharistic minister since her freshman year. Keri is also a regular participant of the weekly Murphy Mass and the monthly Festival of Praise. She has also been chosen as a leader of an upcoming Senior Night of Reflection.

Grove was a participant of the January 2014 immersion trip to Nicaragua. She has attended the Ignatian Family Teach-In in DC and the Social Justice Teach-In of Cleveland sponsored by the Interreligious Task Force on Central America.

Major: Psychology Minor: Theology & Religious Studies

Major: Religous Studies Minor: Catholic Studies

Academic Achievement: Mary is a member of the Honors Program and has been on the Dean’s List every semester at John Carroll. She is a member of Psi Chi, the Psychology Honors Society, and Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honors Society. Last year, Mary presented her psychological research at the Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference. Mary’s senior honors project was conducted on decreasing negative judgments of parents of children and children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and she will be presenting her research at Celebration of Scholarship and the Midwestern Psychological Association this spring.

Leadership: Barrett has served as a Resident Assistant at John Carroll since 2013 and was selected as the Senior Resident Assistant to direct a six person staff in Pacelli Hall this past year. This past summer, John helped plan and lead the Campus Ministry Leadership Institute national conference at JCU. He was a delegate at the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference at Boston College in July 2014 and has been a delegate at the Northeast Ohio Housing Officers conference for the past three years.

Barrett has worked in the Theology and Religious Studies department and the Campus Ministry office since 2013.

John Barrett

The Carroll Crazies, in conjunction with: SAAC, Student Union, the Blue Gold Club and Greek Life

Present …

“For Love of the Game”: A Party Celebrating NCAA Division III Athletics and Student-Athletes at JCU

Thursday, April 9, from 8-10 p.m.

Where: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center

When:

Why to go: FREE Chipotle & Jimmy John’s, raffles, games, & giveaways

Plus, there will be a chance to win tickets to an Indians game! #RollTribe

ALL ARE WELCOME! JCU STREAK AWARDS FEATURED THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT! Questions? Email Courtney Fallon at cfallon16@jcu.edu

Life & Entertainment

8

www.jcunews.com

March 26, 2015

The Carroll News

Actors shine in‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ Fine performances grace the Kulas stage in the spring production Pakinam Moussa Staff Reporter

PLAY REVIEW “Dancing at Lughnasa”

“Dancing at Lughnasa,” performed at John Carroll University in the Kulas Auditorium until March 29, is a play audiences will enjoy.

The play, by Brian Friel, is narrated by Michael, who flashbacks to his childhood, taking, the audience through his memories of his family. The play, set in the summer of 1936, features the five Mundy sisters who live together and care for one another in Ireland.

Their brother, Father Jack, who served during World War I in Uganda, returns home after 25 years with malaria, speaking little English and is unable to remember his sisters’ names.

The set’s scenic design, paired with student acting, made the show seem professional.

The costumes reflected the poor conditions of the family who lived back then in Ireland. The lighting effects were perfectly executed along with the mood swings between characters,

particularly Kate and Michael. When combined, all visual elements were harmonious.

Freshman Dylan Regan plays Michael in his second JCU theater production. Regan succeeds in reliving the character’s memories, allowing the audience to live them rather than simply see them. His reactions, while recalling his childhood, help the audience connect with his emotions throughout the scenes.

Senior Stephanie Haas, who plays Maggie, one of the sisters, masters the stage, using the space to her advantage in a way that makes you feel that no one could fit this role better than her.

Sophomore Rin Hayes, who plays another sister, Chris, proved her professional acting talent through facial expressions and eye contact that engage the audience in understanding her character’s feelings.

Sophomore Daniel May, playing Father Jack, added a humorous essence to the show, committing to his role with broken English and entertaining reactions toward his sisters.

May succeeded in amusing the audience.

Playing Rose, freshman Katie Neary portrayed a fun and life-loving sister and performed impressive dancing.

Junior Nico Zahniser, who plays Gerry, Chris’s love interest and Michael’s father, adds a refreshing aspect to the play with his unique Irish accent. Zahniser successfully delivered the portrayal of a playful man who wants to dance with every sister, yet still longs to be with Chris.

Freshman Arianna Zrzavy, who plays Agnes, adds a soothing essence to the show, with simple acting, making her a natural.

Playing Kate, sophomore Veronica Zielinski stood out among the other sisters. Zielinski brought refreshing anger and anxiety to her character, in contrast to the opposing personalities of the other four sisters. Her forceful demeanor added a spark to the show.

The play is directed by Nathan Motta,

Photo courtesy of Keith Nagy

From left to right, sophomore Rin Hayes (as Chris), junior Nico Zahniser (as Gerry), sophomore Veronica Zielinski (as Kate), senior Stephanie Haas (as Maggie) and freshman Arianna Zrzavy (as Agnes) perform in JCU’s spring production. The final performances will be held this weekend. artistic director at Dobama Theatre. Motta received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Music from the Eastman School of Music.

The cast and crew of “Dancing at Lughnasa” performed an entertaining play for the spring season.

Editor’s Note: “Dancing at Lughnasa” will be performed in Kulas Auditorium on Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday March 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and $7 with reservations. To make a reservation, call (216) 397-4428.

2015 Rock and Roll Hall of The Foundation’s nominating committee and worlwide fans chose latest Rock Hall inductees Performer Category:

– Compiled by Nicholas Barnes

Award for Musical Excellence: • Ringo Starr

• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band • Green Day • Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

AP

• Lou Reed

Photo from Flickr.com

Ringo Starr (above) has received the Award for Musical Excellence. “Joan Jett & the Blackhearts” (above left) and “Green Day” (below left) are two inductees from the Performer Category.

• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble • Bill Withers

AP

Information was used from Rockhall.com

Early Influence Award: • The “5” Royales

Life & Entertainment

9

PlayhouseSquare’s Ohio Theatre lobby to be restored

The Carroll News

www.jcunews.com

March 26, 2015

Kathryn Finneran

Editorial & Op/Ed Assistant Editor

Photo from Flickr.com

With the help of a $3 million donation by the George Gund Foundation, PlayhouseSquare’s Ohio Theatre lobby will undergo restoration to its original architecture from 1921.

PlayhouseSquare announced on Saturday, March 14 the Ohio Theatre Lobby will undergo restoration thanks to a $3 million donation by the George Gund Foundation. This donation will allow the Ohio Theatre Lobby to be restored to its original 1921 architecture, which was destroyed by a fire.

After a fire on July 4, 1964, the theater closed down in 1969.

It would have been completely destroyed if not for the efforts of a protest group led by Ray Shepardson. According to Cleveland. com, the group saved both the Ohio Theatre and the State Theatre, located next door.

The lobby was not restored until the mid-1980’s. Even then, the lobby was not fully restored to its former glory. Due to a lack of funding and time, the lobby was given an inexpensive and contemporary style still seen today.

A full restoration will begin on July 7, with a anticipated completion date of June 2016. According to Broadwayworld. com, the lobby will be protected by scaffolding during the restoration project, so there should not be any interruption in regularly scheduled performances.

According to CEO of PlayhouseSquare Art Falco, the lobby will be newly christened as the George Gund Foundation, once construction is finished. This is in honor of the generous donors who gave the largest donation PlayhouseSquare has ever received.

The new lobby, based on designs of the original that premiered on Valentine’s Day in 1921, will be collaboratively designed by EverGreene Architectual Arts and Cleveland architectural firm Westlake Reed Leskosky.

Jeff Greene, the president and founder of EverGreene, stated, “You will see a Phoenix rise from the ashes when we are done.”

Turner Construction and the Coniglio Company are partnered as the construction team.

While some think this restoration is a great step for the theater, others believe that the theater should stay the way it is – beautiful. Freshman Marisa Foley said, “I have been to it [the lobby].

It is very beautiful as it is, but it does not seem like it needs to be changed.”

The restoration is part of the campaign, “Advancing the Legacy, The Campaign for PlayhouseSquare,” which plans on raising upwards of $100 million in order to, according to PlayhouseSquare’s website, “address our greatest needs.” So far, they have raised $57 million in the past year. The project chairs projected that $100 to $150 million would be raised in three to five years.

Editor’s Note: Information from Broadwayworld.com, Cleveland.com and Playhousesquare.org was used in this article.

Cleveland International Film Festival celebrates 39 years Nicholas Barnes The Carroll News

The Cleveland International Film Festival, a staple of the city, is celebrating its 39th year, showcasing over a total of 180 feature films and 65 short films, hailing from 68 different countries.

The festival kicked off on March 18 and continues until March 29, with showings in several theaters including Shaker Square Cinemas, Capitol Theatre and Cedar Lee Theatre. The majority of the films are shown at Tower City Cinemas.

The films, which are showing over a 12-day period, vary in genres.

For example, “Dragula,” a laugh out loud comedy short, features a man who comes to terms with his inner voice when he performs a drag number at a high school talent show, while “Bear,” a Norwegian drama, displays the delicate personal relationship between vulnerability and survival in the arctic tundra.

On Monday, March 23, the Cleveland Foundation Community Day celebrated its one year anniversary and offered free screenings of “The Homestretch,” a film identifying student homelessness in the Chicago public school system.

The CIFF offers free admission for college students for matinee shows (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) and late shows (after 11 p.m.) until Saturday, March 28.

Those attending the closing night film showings on Sunday, March 29 are welcome to enjoy a dessert reception and awards presentation around The Fountain at Tower City Center.

A couple of JCU students, who have attended the Cleveland International Film Festival in the past, shared their thoughts about their experience at this annual event.

Senior Paul Mullin said, “I attended the opening night this year and saw the film “See You in My Dreams,” and the movie was phenomenal. Afterward, there was a party where I was able to meet the director and talk to him personally.”

“It’s a festival that has been around for a while that is starting to flourish with all of Cleveland’s film involvement,” said senior Mitch Quataert. “It’s a fun environment for movie lovers to catch some artsy flicks.”

For more information on films or events, please visit Clevelandfilm.org.

Editor’s Note: Information from Clevelandfilm.org was used in this article.

Photo from Flickr.com

The annual Cleveland International Film Festival celebrates 39 years, showcasing 180 feature films and 65 short films and will continue showings until Sunday, March 29.

Sports

10

www.jcunews.com

March 26, 2015

Fast Break

Baseball

Blue Streaks continue historic start with two-game sweep David Adkins Staff Writer

Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

March with Mamadou March Madness is in full-effect.

The first weekend –– while not as collectively crazy as some weekends we’ve had in recent years –– was still exciting. Specifically, the first day of the tournament was one of the greatest days in NCAA Tournament history, tying a record with five one-point games.

Yet, it was the day with only one upset, Friday, that caught my attention most.

Why, you may ask? My response may surprise you.

It’s not one moment. It’s not even one specific game.

The best part of the tournament so far has been the University of California Irvine’s 7-foot-6 Center Mamadou Ndiaye.

Ndiaye is a freshman for the Anteaters. He is currently the tallest player in Division I basketball, and one of the most exciting players to watch in the sport.

Despite the fact he has an incredibly limited skill set, the fact alone that he is 7-foot-6 makes every play involving him absolutely fascinating.

UC Irvine ended up losing to the University of Louisville by just two points. And, it killed me to see it end that way.

Ndiaye finished with only 12 points and six rebounds. But, his presence made as much of a difference as anyone I’ve seen in college basketball in years.

The Anteaters outscored the Cardinals by almost 10 points over the course of the game when Ndiaye was on the court.

And if it wasn’t for Ndiaye missing over half the season due to injury, UC Irvine would’ve been an even higher seed than the No. 13 seed they were given.

The highlight of the game was midway through the second half.

Ndiaye received the ball in the post, spun and slammed down a dunk so hard it felt like I was shaking all the way in Cleveland.

Ndiaye proceeded to run down the court and slap the ground on defense as the crowd erupted.

Louisville ended up scoring on the possession, but that was irrelevant to me.

Ndiaye was blowing up on Twitter, completely changing the game –– and, hopefully, proving me right in leading UC Irvine to an upset victory.

That obviously didn’t happen.

But, despite the loss, Ndiaye was my favorite memory from the first weekend of March Madness.

There’s already whispers of him going to the NBA. And, if he doesn’t leave after this year, he’ll be in the league very soon.

I hope he stays another year, because you don’t see players of his size in college basketball very often.

But more than anything, I want another March with Mamadou.

Contact Jacob Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu

The Carroll News

The John Carroll University Blue Streaks completed a two-game sweep over the University of Mount Union on Saturday, March 21. The Blue Streaks beat the Purple Raiders 7-1 and 7-0 in Alliance, Ohio in JCU’s Ohio Athletic Conference opener.

The second game was JCU’s first shutout game in the series.

The Blue and Gold improved their record to 11-3, 2-0 OAC. JCU’s 11-3 ties the best 14-game record to start the season in the program’s history. The 2008 team was the last team to achieve this feat.

Junior Brandon Maddern (2-1)

pitched five innings in the first game and only surrendered five hits. He had a dominating start, with two strikeouts in the bottom of the first.

The southpaw finished with six strike outs.

Junior Aaron Lapaglia was the second pitcher of the game for the JCU, finishing the game by pitching the last four innings. He picked up his second career save in the process. Lapaglia only allowed three hits and struck out three.

The Blue Streaks helped out their pitcher by getting an early 1-0 lead. Junior catcher Jacob Schriner knocked in fellow junior Tyler Gentile for the game’s first run with a two-out single in the second inning.

Mount Union tied it up in the fifth when Sean Mohney nailed

Inside the Box Score March 21: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MU 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 JCU 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 W: Maddern (2-1)

L: Toma (3-1)

March 21: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JCU 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 W: Doring (4-0)

R H E 1 8 2 7 11 1

R H E 0 5 2 7 12 1

L: Kemp (2-1)

a two-out single through the left side, bringing in Nick Piotrowski.

After the small surge from Mount Union, the rest of the game belonged to the Blue Streaks.

JCU answered back with three runs in the sixth, creating a 4-1 lead. Gentile secured a clutch hit with a two run double to the Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information right, scoring seJunior Mark Pisanello knocks one of his nior Bobby Sabatino and junior two hits over the two-game sweep of Mount Union on Saturday, March 21.

David Crowley.

Gentile, the JCU designated hitter, scored on Mike doubleheader.

JCU gave Doring an early 3-0 Raschilla’s fielder’s choice.

From there, JCU added one in lead in the first. Crowley and senior Mark Huddle laced singles through the seventh and eighth innings.

Junior Rob Cifelli scored in the the right side driving in Cifelli and fifth inning due to a Mount Union Sabatino. Crowley later scored on a error, giving JCU a 5-1 advantage. Mount Union error.

JCU held a 4-0 lead until the In the eighth inning, Raschilla and Schriner knocked in back-to- ninth inning when the Blue Streaks back singles, marking their second added three more insurance runs, winning the final contest, 7-0. run of the game.

With the victories, JCU now has Gentile led the way at the plate.

The junior finished 2-for-5 with two an 11-3 record on the year.

Editor’s Note: JCU hosted HiRBIs and two runs scored. Schriner added two hits and a pair of RBIs ram College for one game on Wednesday, March 25 at Schweickfrom the catchers spot.

The Blue Streaks continued ert Field in University Heights.

Head to jcusports.com for a boxto roll through the Purple Raidscore and full game recap. ers into the second game of the

Softball

JCU manages one win over tough four-game weekend

tory. JCU struggled early on, as senior pitcher Rachel Byrnes gave up six runs in the first 2 1/3 innings.

The designated hitter for MuskThe John Carroll University ingum, Jessica Mathews, started the softball team endured a tough week- onslaught with a one-out, two-run end, compiling a 1-3 record after home run. splitting its Ohio Athletic ConferJunior Alyssa Coleman and ence opener and falling twice to No. sophomore Carly Simecek offered 8, Trine University. the only bright spots for the JCU ofThe conference opener for the fense in the first matchup. Coleman Blue Streaks against Muskingum recorded a double in the bottom of University marked the worst loss in the first, followed by an RBI single program history. The Blue Streaks from Simecek. fell in the first game, 37-1.

The fourth inning proved to be This marked the most lopsided the fatal inning for the Blue Streaks. defeat in Blue Streak softball his- Muskingum scored 22 runs in the top of the fourth.

According to JCU Sports Information, this was just four shy of tying the NCAA Division III record for runs scored in one inning.

The Fighting Muskies did not stop there, however. Muskingum added seven more runs in the top of the fifth inning before the mercy rule came into play after Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information the fifth inning was Sophomore Lauren Cionciolo runs out a completed. base hit in the first game of the four day Despite the record-breaking loss, weekend against Muskingum University.

Ashley Bastock Asst. Sports Editor

Inside The Box Score March 21: MU JCU

1 2 3 4 5 3 0 5 22 7 1 0 0 0 0

R H E 37 27 0 1 4 9

March 21: MU JCU

1 2 3 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 0 0 X

R H E 1 8 3 9 6 2

March 22: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TU 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 JCU 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

R H E 3 9 0 1 5 1

March 22: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TU 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 JCU 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

R H E 8 8 1 0 0 0

the Blue Streaks showed impressive resiliency during the second game of the day. Sophomore Ann Marie Kirchner, a first-year pitcher, was trusted getting the Blue Streaks back on track.

“I just wanted to come out and prove to everyone that the first game was not a good representation of the way our team can play,” Kirchner said.

Kirchner did just that, as she allowed only one run on eight hits, allowing JCU to walk away with a

9-1 win.

The Blue Streaks faced another tough test on Sunday, March 22 as they faced off against No. 8 in the nation, Trine.

Trine dominated both games of the double header, winning 3-1 and 8-0.

Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks split a double-header against Hiram College on Tuesday, March 24, winning game one 5-2 and falling in game two 7-5. For a full game recap and boxscore head to jcusports.com.

Sports

The Carroll News

www.jcunews.com

11

March 26, 2015

John Carroll Blue Streak varsity athletics: Weekend roundup Men’s Track & Field

John Carroll University men’s track team kicked off its outdoor season on the right foot. The Blue Streaks collectively scored 155 points to win the Amy Adams Memorial Invitational at Muskingum University this past Saturday. JCU finished 10 points better than runner-up Ohio Wesleyan University.

It was quite an impressive day for the JCU distance squad. Junior Patrick O’Brien won the steeplechase with a time of 9:52.09. Senior Johnny Honkala, sophomore Matt Oswald and freshman Jimmy White also contributed points, with third, sixth and eighth place finishes in the steeplechase, respectively.

JCU came close to sweeping the men’s 5k, where six runners placed in the top eight, scoring 35 points in this race alone.

Sophomore David Cremi set a new meet record with his winning time of 15:09.81.

Senior Tadhg Karski, freshman Elliot Thorkelson and juniors Michael Hurley and Andrew Snyder followed close behind, placing second through fifth, respectively.

Despite the strong headwind, the Blue Streaks continued to score points in both the sprints and middle distance races.

Junior Frankie Caponi’s time of 16.42 seconds was good enough for a fourth place finish in the 110m hurdles.

Mid-distance runners senior Nick D’Amico and junior Mike Hydzik both secured second place finishes in their races.

D’Amico’s time of 51.9 warranted runnerup status in the 400m dash, while Hydzik achieved a similar finish in the 800m run with a time of 1:57. Both of JCU’s relay teams earend second place finishes.

The 4x100m relay quartet of Caponi, sophomore Jonathan Radney and freshmen Austin Mcllvaine and Nick Woods crossed the line in 42.94, while the 4x400 relay quartet of D’Amico, Mcllvaine, Woods and Hydzik finished strong in a time of 3:25.51.

Men’s Lacrosse

Women’s Track & Field Strong performances by the underclassmen and seasoned veterans aided the Blue Streaks to a fourth place finish for the John Carroll University women’s track team at the Amy Adams Memorial Invitational in New Concord, Ohio last Saturday, March 21. The Blue Streaks scored a total of 97.50 points, while Walsh University garnered 143 points to win the meet.

Sophomore Becky Rohwer led the Blue Streaks in middle distance events. She took second place in the 800m run with a time of 2:26.58, and later cruised to another second place finish in the 1500m run with a time of 4:54.98.

Underclassmen played a crucial role in acquiring points through their performances in the 2000m steeplechase race.

The Blue Streaks picked up 29 points, placing the top four in the five-person field. Sophomore Schasia Modrzynski led the pack, winning the race with a time of 7:45.01. Sophomore Mallory Maher, freshman Erin Kiley and sophomore Christine Smith grabbed second through fourth place, respectively. Junior Ang Bucci continued the distance side’s momentum, leading the Blue Streaks with a second place finishing the 5k with a fantastic time of 19:05.05.

Junior Madeline Sweeney snagged third place in the high jump with a leap of 1.53m. She finished in a three-way tie for first, but did not make the height until her third attempt. Junior Alex Ehrett placed fifth with a jump of 1.48m.

Additional points came from freshman Emma Harvey’s fifth place finish in the 400m hurdles, sophomore Joy Nyaanga’s sixth place finish in the open 400m, sophomore Zaida Smith’s seventh place finish in the 100m dash, freshman Gab Leon’s seventh place finish in the 200m and Sweeney’s seventh place finish in the 400m hurdles.

Heading into a matchup on Saturday, March 21 against Elmhurst College, the John Carroll University men’s lacrosse team was sitting at 2-3. After only incurring four losses all of last year, the outlook was not looking too bright.

But, the Blue Streaks responded with two huge wins. The first was a 12-6 win over Elmhurst on Saturday. And then JCU won 10-8 on Tuesday, March 24, defeating Albion College.

Sophomore Keegan Flinter led the way for JCU against Elmhurst, netting three goals on the afternoon, including the first goal of the game off a feed from fellow sophomore Declan O’Grady.

A pair of freshmen, Ryan Crater and Ryan Kelly, added two more before the end of the first quarter, giving the Blue Streaks an early 3-0 lead.

The second quarter was more of the same for JCU, as freshman Collin Rice added two goals of his own before assisting O’Grady for his second goal of the day, giving the Blue Streaks a 6-1 lead heading into the break.

JCU continued to dominate throughout the entire second half, never relinquishing the lead, and came out victorious, 12-6.

The Blue Streaks followed up that win with a 10-8 victory on Tuesday against Albion.

Kelly once again lit up the scoreboard for JCU early on, netting the first goal of the game for the Blue Streaks to set the tone just under four minutes into the contest.

The rest of the half was a back and forth affair as JCU and Albion scored goal after goal. But, an O’Grady goal in the second quarter was enough to give the Blue Streaks a 5-4 lead heading into halftime.

JCU stretched the lead to as large as three in the second half, never relenting the lead again on their way to the two-goal victory at Don Shula Stadium.

Women’s Lacrosse A pregame location change brought the Hilbert College Hawks to University Heights for a nonconference meeting with John Carroll University’s newest sanctioned sport on Friday, March 20. The first-ever meeting between the two schools was successful, as the Blue Streaks went on to defeat Hilbert, 16-2.

The scoring started early and featured seven different scorers for the Blue and Gold, helping the team to a 39-7 shot advantage for the game. Freshman midfielder Meghan Harte started the scoring early for John Carroll, earning the first two scores within the first 100 seconds of the contest.

Harte finished with a game-leading four goals and set a new season-high in goals.

Offensive power was a main point for the hosts, as JCU edged out to an 8-0 lead before the 10-minute mark of the first half.

JCU added two more goals before Hilbert could answer. Heading into the break, Hilbert scored two goals in the final two minutes of the half, narrowing JCU’s lead to 10-2. The two tallies at the end of the first half would be the only goals of the game for Hilbert.

It did not take long for JCU to get back into the scoring groove coming out of the break, as JCU earned the first goal of the second half just 17 seconds later. Freshman attacker Annamae Bolen started the second half with her eighth goal of the season.

Fellow freshman Grace Curatolo followed just 16 seconds later to help the offensive cause. Curatolo finished with three goals and four assists on the night.

With her 15th goal of the year, Curatolo now leads the team in goals (15), assists (14) and points (29).

JCU secured the 16-2 victory over Hilbert with a suburb effort from freshman goaltender Mary Jo Murino. She kept a clean sheet in the second half – her second shut out in a half this season.

–– Articles written by Bridget Hanna

–– Article written by Jacob Hirschmann

–– Article written by Joe McCarthy

Streaks of the Week

Women’s Tennis

Katherine Devine sophomore

In No. 2 doubles, Devine recorded an 8-0 win with senior Tracy Gibson against Muskingum University.

Devine also went on to record a victory in her singles match to help improve JCU’s record to 5-5 overall.

Baseball

Men’s Golf

Softball

Men’s Tennis

Drew Doring senior

John Schnur freshman

AnnMarie Kirchner sophomore

Jad Abdul-Aal sophomore

Doring is off to one of the hottest starts in Division III baseball. The former All-OAC first team selection pitched a seven inning shutout against Mount Union. Doring allowed only four hits and struck out eight.

The freshman from Kirtland Hills carried the men’s golf team this weekend, as he tied for 26th place at the Mount St. Joseph University spring invitational. Schnur shot a 164, shooting 84 on Saturday and 80 on Sunday.

The first-year pitcher played a big part in the rebound victory against Muskingum University on Saturday. Kirchner allowed only eight hits and one run in JCU’s 9-1 win in the second game of a doubleheader.

Abdul-Aal helped to propel the men’s tennis team to a 9-0 sweep of Muskingum this past weekend. In the No. 1 doubles spot, Abdul-Aal ,along with sophomore Nick Sicilliano, won 8-0 to pick up the first victory.

pp

World News

12

The Carroll News

www.jcunews.com

March 26, 2015

3

2 1

1

Islamic State group-based terrorist attacks kill 130 in Yemen Ashley Bastock

Assistant Sports Editor

The fears of civil war in Yemen escalated over the weekend with reports of suicide bombings and the seizure of the city of Taiz, according to The New York Times.

The violence began Friday, March 20 during a prayer service when an affiliate of the Islamic State group carried out a coordinated suicide mission on Zaydi Shiite mosques in the capital of Sana. According to The New York Times, more than 130 people were killed.

The bombings were coordinated by Sunni extremists and were specifically targeted against Shiite places of worship. Yemen has become progressively unstable since before the Houthi rebels seized power in the country, according to The New York Times. The U.S. has also been less effective and present with their counterterrorism efforts.

These suicide attempts are unique in the sense that “Yemen’s powerful affiliate of al-Qaida had been reluctant to carry out large-scale attacks against Muslim civilians, despite its hatred of the Houthis, whose leaders are members of the Zaydi branch of Shiite Islam and are considered heretics by the Sunni militants,” according to The New York Times.

On Sunday, March 22, the situation became more dire, according to CNN. Due to the deteriorating situation, the U.S. military pulled all remaining government personnel out of

2

AP

Houthi rebels stand near a destroyed car following several suicide attacks in Yemen on Friday, March 20. The U.S. military removed all government personnel from Yemen two days later.

Yemen, according to the State Department.

Houthi rebels gained control of the capital.

Around 100 Special Operation forces “We continue to actively monitor terrorfrom the Al-Anad airbase were evacuated, ist threats emanating from Yemen and have but according to CNN, the State Department capabilities postured in the area to address is referring to their removal as a “temporary them,” State Department spokesman Jeff relocation.” Navy SEALs and members of the Rathke said late Saturday, according to CNN. Army’s Delta Force were also among those “As we have in the past, we will take action evacuated from the Middle Eastern country. to disrupt continuing, imminent threats to the This removal of forces follows the closure United States and our citizens. of the U.S. embassy in Sana last month once “There is no military solution to Yemen’s

current crisis,” Rathke continued. “We urge the immediate cessation of all unilateral and offensive military actions.”

The Houthi’s advancement into the city of Taiz seems to solidify future military action against President Abed-Rabbo Mansour Hadi’s army, according the The New York Times.

The advancement on the third largest city in Yemen came a day after Houthi leaders issued a call for a “general mobilization” of soldiers and civilian fighters, according to The New York Times. Many view this statement as a declaration of war against the Hadi-ruled government.

The leader of the Houthi rebels also went on to call President Hadi a “puppet” of the U.S., according to USA Today. Residents in the city of Taiz have begun to fight back, however, protesting Houthi loyalists in the streets of the city.

Dhia al-Hag Edris, a resident of Taiz who joined the protests and spoke with The New York Times, said the Houthi Rebels used tear gas to prevent the demonstration from reaching the Special Security Forces camp on Sunday.

“We oppose the Houthis because they are turning Taiz into a battleground, and a corridor to attack people in the south,” he said. “People in Taiz have agreed to keep the city away from conflicts.”

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

Islamic State group admits involvement in Tunisia terror plot Carly Cundiff

Assistant World News Editor

The Islamic State group has taken responsibility in an online audio recording for the deadly attack in Tunisia that ended the lives of 23 people, including two gunmen, and injured many more, according to The New York Times. Tourists from other countries who came to visit the famed National Bordo Museum were the majority of those killed on Wednesday, March 18.

In the video, the speakers praise the two dead gunmen, calling them “knights of the Islamic State,” according to NBC News. The recording says the attack targeted “citizens of the Crusader countries” and that Allah had “brought terror to the hearts of the infidels.”

Authorities in Tunisia arrested nine people they believe are accomplices of the assault, and two of the assailants died at the scene in the resulting fire from police forces. Authorities identified them as Yassine Laabidi and Hatem Khachnaoui, both Tunisian. Tunisian authorities, as well as international police, are still looking for more possible assailants, according to CNN. The attack began when assailants, armed with military-grade machine guns, jumped out of a car and started shooting towards a line of tour buses that were outside the museum, according to the BBC. Tunisian police killed

both assailants. According to CBS, the two gunman left Tunisia illegally in December 2014 and went to Libya for weapons training.

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi said in a statement that four of the nine suspects under arrest had direct connections to the attack, according to The New York Times.

He did not specify the exact reasons leading to the arrest of the other five. News reports indicated the police also arrested members of the family of one of the gunmen.

Describing the attack as “cowardly,” Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid said at a news conference that the tourists were fired at as they stepped off their buses to visit the museum near the North African nation’s parliament. He said Polish, Italian, German and Spanish citizens are among the dead.

This attack is a major blow for the North African country, as it heavily relies on tourism and is still trying to recover following the ousting of former dictator Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali that started the Arab Spring, according to NBC. “I want the Tunisian people to understand once and for all that we are at war with the terrorists,” Essid said in a nationally televised address after the attack. “We will resist them to the last breath without pity or mercy.”

CBS reported several thousand young Tunisians are predicted to be fighting with the Islamic State group. There are fears they

AP

The mother of one of the victims gestures as his coffin is carried past her. Twenty-three people were killed when the Islamic State group opened fire on tourist buses on March 18. may come home armed with violent skills and radical ideologies, according to CBS. Tunisian officials have since acknowledged that their security system needs to be overhauled, a point underscored by the funeral of one of two guards killed in the attack.

Tunisian Minister of Culture Latifa Lakhdar described the attackers as “ignorant.”

“They are targeting knowledge, they are targeting science, they are targeting reason, they are targeting history,” Lakhdar said.

“They are targeting memory because all these things mean nothing in their eyes.”

The government has struggled to defeat Islamist militant groups, mainly based in the area around Mount Chaambi near the Algerian border, according to The New York Times. At the same time, the simmering frustrations of many young men with a sputtering economy and police abuses, which continued after decades of autocracy, have helped make Tunisia a leading source of foreign fighters for the Islamic State in its battles in Syria and Iraq.

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

The Carroll News

World News www.jcunews.com

13

March 26, 2015

Looking ahead to 2016: candidate updates Around the nation – Compiled by Carly Cundiff, Assistant World News Editor

Katelyn DeBaun

Pennsylvania

World News Editor

Ted Cruz First-term Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) officially announced his plans to run for the presidency in 2016. At midnight on Monday, March 2, he tweeted, “I’m running for President and I hope to earn your support!”

Cruz officially announced on Monday, March 23 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia that he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination.

This announcement makes him the first candidate to confirm his plans to seek the presidency.

Despite only having been a senator for two years, Cruz has spent much time in the spotlight as a likely contender for the presidency. Consistently opposed to the Obama administration, Cruz is best known for his 21-hour speech in 2013 that initiated a standoff between congressional Republicans and Democrats. This led to a government shutdown that lasted over two weeks.

According to CNN, Cruz faces an uphill battle in gaining GOP support. A CNN poll shows Cruz only receiving four percent of votes in the potential Republican primary.

Hillary Clinton

Jeb Bush

Despite facing controversy as a result of using a private email account during her time as secretary of state, potential Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton still remains strong in the polls. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 66 percent of Americans surveyed still approved of Clinton despite the controversy, as of March 19.

Additionally, CNN polls still show Clinton several points ahead of several likely Republican contenders, including Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Rand Paul, Scott Walker and Marco Rubio.

Clinton is now focusing on discrediting congressional Republicans. According to The Washington Post, she took to Twitter last week, saying there had been a “congressional trifecta against women,” as Congress has yet to confirm Loretta Lynch’s appointment to the position of attorney general. Lynch was nominated

by President Barack Obama nearly six months ago.

Clinton has not formally announced any plans to run for president in 2016. According to The Washington Post, she is expected to announce this in April.

Although he hasn’t announced his plans to seek presidential election, former Florida governor Jeb Bush hit the campaign trail last week.

This is his first time campaigning since running for reelection in the Florida governor’s race in 2002.

Bush traveled to South Carolina and appeared at a Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, March 17.

Although Bush was questioned primarily about his policy, he used the time to level attacks against President Barack Obama.

According to The Washington Post, Bush criticized Obama’s failure to improve bipartisanship within Congress.

“Leadership is not about pulling out a teleprompter and giving a great speech and dividing the country,” he said. “Leadership is about figuring out ways where people that don’t have complete agreement on something figure out a way to get to ‘yes’ so problems can be solved.”

In a CNN poll, Bush remains the top contender for the Republican primary, receiving 16 percent of votes.

Editor’s note: Information from The Washington Post, Politico, Gallup and CNN was used in this report.

Photo from Wikimedia Commons

3

United States-Israel relations worsen Ben Gebhardt Staff Reporter

The rift between President Barack Obama and newly reelected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has grown considerably in the past couple of weeks following a controversial interview.

The recent uproar began when Netanyahu, who, on the last day of his campaign for reelection, urged all far-right Israelis to mobilize and vote so the leftist and the Arab voters would not secure a victory for the opposition. Netanyahu’s announcement was shocking, due to his newly conceived rhetoric and renunciation of a two-state solution with regard to Palestine.

The prime minister stated as long as he was in office, there would not be a bilateral agreement with Palestine on a two-state compromise, according to The Guardian.

His announcement was a direct retraction of his long-standing promise to cooperate with the Palestinians, and has enraged leaders all across the world, especially Obama.

The White House has been up in arms ever since Netanyahu made these remarks.

White House press secretary Josh Earnest told The New York Times, “The divergent comments of the prime minister legitimately call into question his commitment to this policy principle and his lack of commitment to what has been the foundation of our policy-making in the region.”

Although his radical comments helped him secure the victory in an exceptionally tight election, Netanyahu has since tried to rescind his repeal of a two-state solution. In an interview with MSNBC, the Israeli prime minister asserted that he had not changed his policy regarding Palestine, and stressed the importance of an intimate U.S.-Israeli partnership.

Nonetheless, this incident might have been the last straw in the Obama-Netanyahu

relationship. Many speculate that the United States may look to separate itself from Israel in certain international arenas, particularly in the United Nations. Since Israel’s formation as a nation, the United States has unwaveringly vetoed any legislation that strategically harms Israel or recognizes Palestine as a sovereign, legitimate state.

Now, however, the U.S. may be open to more Palestinian-friendly and neutral resolutions concerning Jerusalem and border disputes, or may simply choose to abstain from voting on matters regarding the IsraeliPalestinian affair, CNN reported.

Despite the threats of a revoked American support in the United Nations, The New York Times reports that US military aid to Israel – which amounts to more than $3 billion annually – will not be affected or reduced by the recent events.

The divisions created by Netanyahu’s extreme rhetoric were not limited to world leaders. Tensions and rifts have grown between members of the global Jewish diaspora,

particularly in the United States.

Netanyahu’s statements appalled several American Jews. Israeli foreign policy is becoming increasingly unpopular among the younger generations of Jewish Americans, and many speculate that Netanyahu will only further this trend.

Aaron Voldman, a 27-year-old Wisconsin native who just returned from a year in Israel, told The New York Times, “[A two-state solution] is the only viable option to secure peace in the Holy Land – how could he, in good conscience, just write it off?”

Older generations of Jewish Americans are afraid that continued Israeli aggression could cast an even greater rift than the one younger generations are already feeling with Israel. Israel, too, is concerned over this phenomenon, as Jewish-American lobbies play a major political role in guaranteeing Israel’s continued supply of military aid.

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

In the wake of the racist chants from Oklahoma University fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon coming to light, another fraternity scandal has come to light at Pennsylvania State University, according to U.S. News and World Report The members of Kappa Delta Rho are accused of using a private Facebook page to post pictures of nude or partially nude women, some of whom appear to be drunk or passed out.

A former member of the fraternity reported the Facebook page was used to share photos of “unsuspecting victims, drug sales and hazing,” according to court documents.

The Facebook posts were “very sad and very offensive,” Penn State President Eric Barron said in a statement, adding that the students could be expelled.

Arkansas

Two laws passed the Arkansas House of Representative that would make so-called “rehoming” an unclassified felony punishable by prison time and a $5,000 fine, according to The Associated Press. Re-homing is the act of giving away adopted children to other families if the original family does not want the adopted child anymore The bill comes as a response to Representative Justin Harris, who gave his two adoptive daughters, ages three and five, to Eric Cameron Francis, who later sexually assaulted the older daughter.

Harris said he gave the girls to Francis because they were a threat to his three biological children.

If the bill passes the Senate, Arkansas would become the sixth state in the nation to pass laws regarding the transfer of adoptive children, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Nebraska

Four Americans are being monitored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for Ebola after being exposed to the virus while working in Sierra Leone, according to The Associated Press.

In addition to the four patients in Nebraska, several other Americans are being monitored at hospitals in Atlanta, Georgia and Bethesda, Maryland, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

“In the unlikely instance that one of them does develop symptoms, we would take them to the Biocontainment Unit immediately for evaluation and treatment,” Biocontainment Unit Director at the University of Nebraska Phil Smith said in a statement. “Because we have individuals to monitor simultaneously, the safest and most efficient way to do that is in a group setting.”

Idaho

About 2,000 migrating geese died mid-flight over eastern Idaho, most likely from a disease that comes on quickly and causes birds to die mid-flight, according to wildlife officials cited by The Associated Press.

The cause of death was likely avian cholera, and it is unclear where the birds may have picked up the virus, according to Steve Schmidt, a regional fish and game supervisor. “Outbreaks of avian cholera have occurred sporadically in the region over the past few decades,” he said in a news release.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center, avian cholera spreads so quickly in infected birds that some with no previous signs of illness can die while in flight and fall out of the sky.

Volunteers working under the Idaho Department of Fish and Game worked for several days collecting the birds, according to the Associated Press. “The important thing is to quickly collect as many of the carcasses as possible, to prevent other birds from feeding on the infected birds,” Schmidt said.

AP Editor’s note: Information from The Associated U.S.-Israeli relations have become more dire in light of Netanyahu’s recent comments Press and the National Conference of State Legislaindicating he does not wish for a two-state compromise concerning Palestine. tures was used in this report.

14

March 26, 2015

Diversions www.jcunews.com

The Carroll News

“What Do My Teacher’s Comments Mean?”

Your teacher is letting you know that he/she is extremely pleased with your work. You’re actually doing what you should be doing. And they couldn’t be prouder.

‘Very’ means more and ‘good’ means average, so you’re more than average. That’s not a bad thing at all but is it really a good thing? Your teacher isn’t too impressed sadly.

Well this is just a slap in the face. ‘Good job’ is something you tell a dog that has picked up a stick. Also you’re being compared ‘overall’ which means that you are the dog of the class. Adding the ‘overall’ just seems to rub this salty burn .

Selections from the 2015 Fall Semester Registar

The Carroll News staff picked some of their favorite classes being offered next semester! Maybe we’ll convince you to take a course!

Course: CO396, Screenwriting Professor: Bob Noll Area of Study: Communication and Theatre Arts, Writing Intensive This class exposed me to a new form of writing. I really enjoyed the writing assignments and the atmosphere of the class. It’s a lot of writing but for those who enjoy writing or want a writing challenge, this is the class for you!

This is your teacher’s way of saying that you are a pretty inept student. They imply that you’re reaching a destination but what they’re really saying is that you’re saying something that all your classmates have said and that you lack freshness and appeal in your work.

You aren’t interesting. Your teacher just puts ‘interesting’ instead of saying ‘I should just stream more of my Netflix series because this paper is boring me to tears’. In fact, if you have more than one of these on your paper, then your professor probably didn’t even read your paper. I mean why would they if it’s as engaging as watching a wall?

Your paper isn’t bad, it’s downright awful. In fact, it’s so vile that they probably gagged while writing that you’re paper ‘wasn’t bad’ when in reality it was so terrible that they merely wished to cause defenstration with your paper as the victim. or merely find the largest shredder on campus to do the job. This is perhaps the kindest way for your teacher to imply that you need to re-evaluate your work.

Special Academics Spread!

Course: SP201/202, Intermediate Spanish 1 and 2 Professor: Senora Susan Barkett Area of Study/Core Area: Foreign Language For a Spanish student who is above the level of learning of beginning students, these classes not only offer insightful review but challenging lessons and activities as well. (And if you want to add anything about professors, Senora Barkett is one of the nicest people you’ll ever come into contact with at Carroll).

Course: PO101, United States Politics Professor: Sara Schiavoni Area of Study/Core Area: Political Sciene, Divsion III Perhaps the most intensive and productive core class I’ve had!

Discussion and opinions abound and you’re expected to be able to hold your ground or else be toppled by the antithesis of your argument. Schiavoni plays devil’s advocate which allows the class to dip into a variety of viewpoints. I may have taken it freshman year, but it’s as clear now as it was two years ago!

Course: EN 303, Creative Writing Professor: Phil Metres Area of Study: English, Writing Intensive You write poetry and fiction based on your own life experiences.

You become really close with the people in your class and Metres makes it really fun.

Course: CO 200, Interpersonal Communication Professor: Mary Michelle Coleman Walsh Core Area: Communication This class taught me a lot about the habits of people when it comes to communicating, and how to get the most out of interactions. No matter what career field you enter, it’s important to know how to effectively communicate your ideas and this class helps teach you these skills.

Course: RL255/ Intro to Islam Professor: Zeki Saritoprak Area of Study/Core Area: Theology and Religious Studies / International Core Requirement If you want to go into Religion, Communications or Political Science, this course will give you a greater understanding into the background of Islam that you can apply to your studies. submissions by: Katelyn DeBaun, Ashley Bastock, Laura Bednar and Matt Hribar

CIRCLE OF CORE MAZE

Diversions

The Carroll News

Sudoku Accredited

15

www.jcunews.com

NAME THAT TOON! LYRIC:

“That’s what put me on, that’s what got me here That’s what made me this And everything that I

March 26, 2015

Wisdom from a JCU Student: “Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.”

-Dan McManus ‘16

do is my first name.”

HINT: The beat starts with a gospel intro before becoming classic hip-hop Photo from creative commons

MORE Accredited

LAST ISSUE’S

WINNER: Erin Hogan

Erin (as depicted to the right) is a great Irish dancer (and competes around the world)! She’s a total sweetheart, invested in friends and creates killer events for SUPB. Go, Erin!

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

3 Headlines That Will Not Be In The Next Issue...

1.

Are we still accredited or not...? (2 page spread!]

2.

Students demand Easter Break to be longer

3.

New Dean of Fair Academics bans pop quizes; “Unfair and creates pressure on students”.

“...I’M MEETING HER PARENTS & I’M AFRAID THEY WON’T LIKE ME!” This Week, Hribar tackles the issue of meeting the parents (who may or may not like you), online dating and dates who promise and don’t deliver!

Dear Hribar, My girlfriend and I have been dating for two months. This weekend, her parents (who I’ll refer to as Mr. and Mrs. Goodie) are coming to town. Without telling me, my girlfriend has already made plans for the four of us to go to California Pizza Kitchen for dinner.

Although I like my girlfriend, I am not sure if I feel comfortable meeting her parents yet. We’ve only been dating for a short amount of time and I feel as though meeting Mr. and Mrs. Goodie is too much commitment right now. Mr. and Mrs. Goodie are also very fancy and respectable and will probably not like or approve of my casual, carefree and wild demeanor. Hribar, what the heckles do I do?

Sincerely, Not A Goodie Dear Not A Goodie, Well this is a larger problem than when James Bond was believed to be killed in “Skyfall”. Not only do you feel as though you’re not comfortable meeting her parents, but you don’t think they’re going to like you. And it seems as though you’re not even sure what you think of your girlfriend yet. Here’s what I think. If you like your girlfriend, and do see a future with her, then you should go meet her parents. If you’re unsure of the future of your girlfriend then you should tell her that you’re not comfortable meeting her parents. If she begs for a reason, tell her that you don’t want her parents to dissuade you from dating her. She might find that ridiculous but if she wants to make it work then she will understand. Also, it might be hard to criticize her but it’s important you address that she made these plans without your decision. That’s a bad habit of boyfriends/ girlfriends: assumption. She should not

just believe you are ready to meet Mr. and Mrs. Goodie. Such an assumption opens the door to you canceling. As for the approval of parents, while it is a positive thing if they enjoy you, it is not necessary. Never base your love or interest around parental approval. Because parents are humans, and humans aren’t perfect.

Dear Hribar, OH MY ATLANTA I am so over this boy! First he tells me that he thinks I’m more beautiful than a seahorse amongst the seaweed and the next thing I know, he’s MIA and not responding to text messages. He promised to take me around time and kept saying he ‘needed’ to see me! In fact, one time he was so upset that he couldn’t see me that he sent so many emojis that I thought my phone storage system would crash! Why would he lie to me?

Why would he go from 60-0? Did I do anything wrong?

Sincerely, Dazed Dear Dazed, This happens far too often and is a condition I call ‘praise and dash.’ It starts off like an eager participant of a prayer service.

They’re Need advice? lauding and Want some singing, clapping fresh sense? and muttering Contact Hribarat agreeing senti- mhribar16@jcu.edu

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

for some help.

ments and then, all of a sudden, they are out the pew and down the side aisle. And before you can even say ‘hallelujah’, they are gone. Although there are many reasons why people ‘dash’ what’s important is that you allow them to dash. It sucks to have someone act completely uninterested after they say such affirming words. You need to be better than that, better than their dash.

Merely move on, pull up the stakes and continue into the dating world. Such confusing people don’t deserve your analysis.

And maybe one day they come back to service (although a proper excuse might not follow). Then you can decide if you believe their

words and if you want to continue down a romantic path with them.

Dear Hribar, I’m single and a beautiful member of the John Carroll Community but I simply feel as though it’s not in my cards to date anyone from JCU. It’s not as though there aren’t any options for me, but merely there is a lack of true koi in the pond. I’ve never had an online dating account or have used any dating apps. I’m extremely apprehensive about using these programs...what if I meet strangers who will kidnap me?

Is it possible that I will meet someone deranged? What happens if I get abducted by unidentified figures? Is my paranoia out of control?

Sincerely, Tech-NO-ology.

Dear Tech-NO-ology, It sounds like someone has been binging ‘The X Files’ on Netflix (LOLOL trick question; it’s me)! Online dating may come with a variety of different norms but you shouldn’t feel threatened. Although there are such things are predators, if you are smart and careful you will be able to avoid such threats. But then again, there are predators who don’t need technology to be a threat. Not to make dating scary, just saying! If you feel as though there would be too much pressure to go online and date, then be comfortable and find ulterior means to dating off campus.

Be willing to take a chance though! These days, you’re more likely to date with random strangers then you are with people who are already incorporated into your life. Obviously, date safe no matter what. Meet in public places with people you don’t know, don’t give any information that a maniac could utilize. But don’t worry about this too much.

Be happy, date and be safe.

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

Interested in pursuing a career in management or human resources? Need an internship for the summer? Come to this event on April 9th and meet with recruiters!

Editorial www.jcunews.com

The Carroll News

Editorial

17

March 26, 2015

A call for the core

Chuck Todd, moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press” and NBC News’ political director, visited John Carroll University last Wednesday, March 18. He focused his talk on the 2016 presidential election. The John Carroll community was invited to ask questions about various political topics and offered positive feedback after the lecture.

John Carroll’s decision to invite such a well-known political journalist to campus is refreshing, showing a commitment to fostering students’ education in the liberal arts. Todd embodies the importance of having a variety of educational backgrounds and perspectives. In his discussion, he drew upon his diverse education to make his points. He represents the importance of having a liberal arts education, particularly the ideals of John Carroll’s core curriculum.

Photo by Rachel Distler

and encourage intellectual growth. By expanding students’

NOTABLE QUOTABLE

knowledge and broadening their perspectives, the University prepares them for real world experience. Todd is the ideal ex-

“

Liberal arts programs focus on shaping the person as a whole,

“It is a time for truth, it is a time for liberty, it is a time to reclaim the Constitution of the United States.”

ample of this. He has succeeded, drawing upon a background in economics, history and religion. Having experience in a variety of areas allows for intellectual growth and prosperity.

John Carroll epitomizes these values through its liberal arts core curriculum, in the hopes that students are prepared for the future. By bringing experts such as Todd to campus, the

— Senator Ted Cruz of Texas announcing his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election

University encourages both students and staff alike to be more motivated in expanding their overall knowledge and diversity of experience.

HIT & miss

Hit: JCU students take first place in Chartered Financial Analyst research challenge Hit: The Americans who were exposed to Ebola have re-

turned from Africa for monitoring; so far, no one has contracted the disease Hit/miss: A vigil honoring Brandon Jones (a teenager killed by Cleveland police) was held miss: A group calling itself the Islamic State Hacking Organization posted the names, photos and addresses of about 100

U.S. troops online, calling for attacks against them Hit: Phil Metres, professor in the English department, was interviewed on Vatican Radio Hit: “Project Happy” is posted on CNN.com/living, introducing strategies for living a happy life miss: Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Father of Singapore,

recently died at the age of 91 Hit: Divers have found fossils of extinct giant lemurs miss: Seven children, ages five to 16, were killed in a fire in

Brooklyn Hit: JCU students earned top honors at the Model Arab League Conference Hit/miss: There are only seven weeks left in the semester

The Carroll News SERVING JCU SINCE 1925

To contact The Carroll News: John Carroll University 1 John Carroll Boulevard University Heights, OH 44118 Newsroom: 216.397.1711 Advertising: 216.397.4398 Email: jcunews@gmail.com

The Carroll News is published weekly by the students of John Carroll University.

The opinions expressed in editorials and cartoons are those of The Carroll News editorial staff and not necessarily those of the University’s administration, faculty or students.

Signed material and comics are solely the view of the author.

Editor-in-Chief

ALEXANDRA HIGL ahigl15@jcu.edu

Managing Editor Joe Ginley

Adviser

Richard Hendrickson, Ph. D

Business Manager Haley Turner

Madeline Smanik Mary Frances McGowan Laura Bednar

Life & Entertainment Editor Morgan Osheka

Robert T. Noll

Editorial Adviser

Campus Editors

Photo Adviser Peggy Turbett

Web Editor

Calum Blackshaw

Editorial & Op/Ed Editors Grace Kaucic Tim Johnson Madeline Sweeney Kathryn Finneran

World News Editors Katelyn DeBaun Carly Cundiff

Sports Editors

Jacob Hirschmann Ashley Bastock

Diversions Editor Matt Hribar

Cartoonists

Paul Mullin Rachel Distler

Social Media Manager Kara Simon

Photographers Annie Brennan Yuyang Wang

Copy Editors

Yukiko Abe Kathryn Finneran Kara Simon Natalie Bozimowski Ellen Liebenguth Rachel Distler Maddie Baggett

Op/Ed

18

March 26, 2015

The Carroll News

www.jcunews.com

OURVIEW

A lesson from Coach Frances

Mary Frances McGowan Campus Editor

This past summer, I had the privilege of teaching a bunch of sweetly sunburned kiddos about the first love of my life: tennis. The kids got in the habit of calling me “Coach Frances,” although they were fully aware of my actual name. They thought that it was hilarious; I thought it was endearing, and I quickly found how easy it is to fall in love with a group of charming (although at times troublesome) children.

There was a moment at camp that is very much in keeping with “Women’s Empowerment Week,” which we are currently celebrating at JCU. As you probably know, kids can be a source of unexpected wisdom, which was certainly the case that day at tennis camp.

I have always taken the role of coach very seriously, even if my involvement in their lives was fleeting.

The coaches in my life have been models far beyond the embodiment of what it means to be a perfect tennis player, but were people that taught how to combat adversity with zeal and to view myself as a capable young woman.

So, on that day at peewee tennis camp when I saw one of my campers with

his eyelashes clumped and face rosied from tears, I felt the need to do what my coaches had always done for me.

The campers were ready to go home for the day, lined up along the wall like a fleet of ducklings. All of them, of course, except for my bleary eyed friend. He lumbered out of the locker room timidly, expecting a reprimand. Luckily for him, it isn’t hard for kids to crack my tough-coach façade. When I saw his eyes glazed over with tears, I took his hand, pulled him aside and asked him what happened. He looked at the ground with a soft wave of embarrassment and said, “The other boys called me a girl.”

For a moment, I didn’t know how to handle what he told me. So I nodded, brushed the tears off his cheeks and told him I would handle it. He kept his head down as he took the back of the line, the snickers of the other boys and the knowing glances of the girls cutting into him like blades. As a coach, there aren’t many things that make me angry.

But when kids are unkind, I embody the sternness of my Irish immigrant grandmother. In the most austere voice I could muster, I said, “sit down” with long, pregnant pauses that made each word sound like its own sentence. Surprisingly, they snapped to the ground and I began my lesson, which went something like this.

“I heard some of you gentlemen made fun of AJ. Bullying will not be tolerated at this camp. What’s worse, I heard the word that you used as an insult

Wonderword:

is “girl.” Being a girl is not something to be ashamed of, being a girl does not mean that you are weak. It is not a put down.”

AJ’s supposed aggressor began to stutter, saying, “I really didn’t know that it would hurt his feelings.”

Because he was eight, and I wholeheartedly believed that he might be confused, I asked the girls how it felt to hear the word “girl” used as a put-down.

Their faces looked ashen, telling me without words that it certainly didn’t feel good.

AJ’s aggressor, without my prompt, said sorry to both AJ and the girls, making my heart do little somersaults of unearned coachly pride. After this, a girl started to do a victory dance, saying, “no teacher has ever stood up for us before.”

In their youth, they displayed why feminism benefits everyone. All feminism means, after all, is the belief in the equality of the sexes. Both AJ and his bully had seen being a girl as something to be ashamed of. AJ’s bully abandoned the thought process once he was corrected rationally, and AJ’s hurt heart started to heal. The girls felt vindicated and empowered, no longer seeing the uncontrollable nature of their gender as a setback.

That day, I could tell that they learned about more than forehands and volleys at summer camp. And man, did it feel good.

Contact Mary Frances McGowan at mmcgowan17@jcu.edu

What does skookum mean?

“To come together with random people” Kelly Eliadis, sophomore

“A term of endearment” Calli Dieglio, freshman

Skookum: excellent; first-class

“An African dancing stick”

Liz Polomsky, freshman

Higl’s Squiggles:

Alexandra Higl Editor-in-Chief

Well, friends, it’s the end of an era. This is the last Higl’s Squiggles you’ll ever have the honor of reading. (Not to worry, though. I’ll write my final ‘thank you’ column in the senior edition in late April. That’ll be a tearjerker.)

Ah yes, they’ve finally done it.

They’ve finally kicked me out.

I only kid. It’s just our typical transition period to a new staff.

But as I reach my final days as editor in chief of this award-winning newspaper, I think, “Was it all worth it?”

Before you gasp out of horror and disgust on how I can even question the work of my college career, hear me out.

Here at The Carroll News, the staff dedicate their lives to producing an award-winning newspaper. With that said, staffers sacrifice a lot to put together this publication you read on the john or throw across the Quad, offering it up as a sacrifice to the terrifying JCU squirrels (but it works better if you put peanut butter on it).

There’s little time for a social life, sleep, healthy eating habits, full devotion to schoolwork (sorry, I had to say it) and sanity.

In the end, these fours years have been just one, giant marathon. You don’t know if you’re going to make it along the way. You throw up. You urinate yourself. You sprain your ankle or tear a muscle. And, when you reach the finish line, you’re much more disheveled than when you first started.

Along the course of this marathon, I (metaphorically) threw up, sprained my ankle and tore multiple muscles.

(Notice I left out the urination part.

That’s just far too embarrassing and gross.)

Ever since becoming editor-inchief, I’ve grown insane, sleep deprived, sassier (probably because of sleep deprivation and insanity) and can’t even remember the last time I’ve gone out. (What are these Pub Tuesdays you speak of?) I’ve learned it isn’t wise to schedule a class before noon (it

Nearing the finish line was quite embarrassing when I passed out in the front row of philosophy class, drooling on my desk). I’ve learned that people will remember and point out all your flaws and typos, but forget your triumphs. I’ve learned that people are irrational and difficult to work with.

And, I’ve often asked myself one question: Was it all worth it?

Yes, I suppose it was. There were plenty of times I almost quit working on this newspaper (I’m woman enough to admit it).

But, I’ve learned so much. I’ve learned patience. I’ve learned humility.

I’ve learned to hold my dearest friends close. I’ve learned teamwork. I’ve learned to never use the oxford comma (thanks, AP style). I’ve learned to take a deep breath, look my haters in the eye, nod, smile and move on.

I’ve learned so much from my staffers, readers and critics.

To all you readers out there, I thank you (again, you’ll be receiving even more thanks in my final column in the special senior edition). You’ve been my motivation.

Although I’m convinced only my parents read my column, I’m absolutely floored and grateful when someone from the JCU community takes five minutes to skim my feminist rants or witty written banter. You’ve been my motivation to cross the finish line.

Because, loyal readers, it’s all about you. We do all this work for you. We sacrifice our sanity, sleep schedules and chance of having friends to keep you informed and entertained. And even if you don’t agree with what we print, well then kudos to you – at least you gave us a few minutes of your time (and, your constructive criticism makes us better).

And, of course, what wouldn’t a sassy Higl’s Squiggle’s column be without some advice. So here’s my advice to you, readers: In your four years at JCU, find your marathon. Find something that physically, mentally and emotionally pushes you to your limits.

Find something where you’ll be able to grow and develop. Because, who got anywhere by playing it safe?

So, here I leave you, loyal readers.

Cue the credits, draw the curtains and all those crazy clichés.

Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

Cup of Joe: You say goodbye, I say hello

Joe Ginley

Managing Editor

My mom once told me, “Every time one door closes, another opens.” Her words apply perfectly in this column.

It’s time to say goodbye to my column, “Cup of Joe,” which I’ve written for nearly two and a half years. It’s also time to welcome new opportunities with open arms.

Following three years with The Carroll News, I have decided to step aside and allow other staffers to enjoy the wonderful opportunities I experienced with this award-

winning newspaper.

I write these words not with a heavy heart, but with excitement as I prepare for my next challenge.

Looking back, I recall the first time I set foot in The Carroll News office as a prospective student in April 2012. I remember the warm feeling in my chest, and knowing JCU was the place for me.

The memories I made in that newsroom will remain with me forever. Beginning as an assistant sports editor, then the sports editor and finally the managing editor, I have spent much of my JCU career inside those walls.

But room itself didn’t make the time special – the people did.

I met many incredible individuals through the CN, but the most noteworthy person is Bob Noll.

As an old poster in the CN office

reads, “If you don’t know Bob, you live under a rock.” It’s true, Bob’s a remarkable man. I owe him a great debt of gratitude for his guidance and wisdom over the past three years. Bob is the man.

Another special person I’ve had the pleasure of working with is Alex Higl.

I can’t imagine serving under a better editor-in-chief than Alex.

She’s as strong as they come. Alex has stared in the face adversity and laughed, showing great courage even as major challenges confronted her.

As a running joke, we call each other “bros.” But without a doubt, Alex is like the sister I never had.

I also truly feel like a part of the JCU family, especially at WJCU and the Athletics Department.

The WJCU studio is like my living room at JCU: I never know who will

be around, but I’m sure to enjoy a laugh whenever I pop in. I’m excited to serve as the station’s Sports Director and follow in the footsteps of truly great men.

I’m looking forward to spending more time with my Sports Information Department peeps, too. As a whole, the Athletic Department is blessed with a wealth of amazing administrators and coaches, and I’m fortunate to know and work with all of them.

I am also lucky to have a strong support system. From my parents to the members of the Communications Department, I’ve received invaluable guidance from a long list of wise people. I will never forget how you have helped me in good times and bad.

I also need to thank you, my readers. As members of the JCU community, you have kept me grounded

when I was flying high and lifted me up when I was feeling low. Thanks to you, my time at JCU has been incredible so far. I’m looking forward to spending my final year as a Blue Streak with you.

My goal as a member of The Carroll News has always been to leave the newspaper a better place than I left it. Thanks to your help, I believe I did so.

The time has come for me to pursue other opportunities that will give me the chance to accomplish that goal on a wider scale.

As I fondly bid farewell to The Carroll News, I say hello to new opportunities in the JCU community.

Let’s make the most of our remaining time together, JCU.

Contact Joe Ginley at jginley16@jcu.edu

Op/Ed

19

www.jcunews.com

The Carroll News

March 26, 2015

The Johnson Journal:

The Op/Ed Top Ten:

End of an age

Ways to procrastinate

1. Instagram 6. Play a sport 2. Twitter 7. Go shopping 3. Facebook 8. Call/text your mom 4. Clean your room 9. Hang out with friends 5. Grab something to eat 10. Doodle —Compiled by the Editorial staff

Goodness Gracious:

Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor In 1951, famed journalist Edward R. Murrow began hosting a radically new radio program called “This I Believe.”

This program featured numerous social figures, including Helen Keller, Harry Truman, Jackie Robinson and Eleanor Roosevelt, who wrote and read aloud essays about their personal beliefs.

These beliefs ranged from the future of humanity, to the virtue of patience, to the abundance of beauty in the world.

The program achieved great popularity, and both comforted and inspired its listeners. That was in the ’50s. It has now been over 60 years, and tens of thousands of individuals have published “This I Believe” essays. Several years ago, I received a book with a collection of these essays. I picked the book up, thinking it would be an easy read to pass the time over winter break, and immediately found myself emotionally moved after just the first essay.

The more essays I read, the more I felt compelled to write my own essay.

So, eventually, I sat down, fired up my laptop and pulled up a blank Word document. I wanted to come up with a funny, yet inspirational topic like Sarah Adams, who wrote about why it’s important to always be nice to the pizza delivery guy.

I stared at a blank screen for about half an hour before accepting that I’m just not that funny. At least, I’m not funny when I’m trying really hard to be.

After I accepted that, I shifted my attention to just writing down what I believe, and then picking one of those beliefs as my topic. Again, blank screen.

What do I believe? I couldn’t even figure out where to start. So, naturally, I gave up.

Now, fast forward about four years, and I’m sitting here writing my last Goodness Gracious column for The Carroll News. When I first started writing this column, I felt the same indecisiveness and frustration about what to write. How could I possibly sum up all of my wisdom and experiences into a final “goodbye” essay?

I started reflecting again on my column, and how Goodness Gracious has evolved over the past two years. To my readers, this evolution probably hasn’t seemed like much. To my readers, it’s

This I believe

been the same old rants, criticisms, celebrations and whatever other random thoughts crossed my mind.

But, to me, my column has evolved from simple observations to actual affirmations of what I believe in. I always thought I was writing my columns for my readers, but I’ve recently realized that I’ve been writing them for myself.

I wrote them to help myself process news stories, social issues and my own thoughts and experiences.

Basically, I’ve unknowingly prepared myself to finally write that “This I Believe” essay.

So here it goes. Keep in mind I have only about 300 words left to work with, so this will be brief.

I believe there is no right way to live your life. People are constantly deciding what is right and wrong, what others should and shouldn’t do, and who should be respected and who should not.

But, the bottom line is that we are all people. We’ve all come from the same place, and we’re all going to end up in the same place. One person’s happiness and success doesn’t equal another’s.

Additionally, I believe your beliefs should be your own. From religion, to politics, to who you choose to spend the rest of your life with, you alone have the power to decide what is right for you. Don’t be afraid to question what people tell you or even what you’ve grown up believing for your entire life.

You are ultimately responsible for your own happiness.

I believe in the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone and broadening your perspective of the world. How can anyone expect to understand life after only seeing it from his or her viewpoint? It’s like quickly driving by the Grand Canyon and only taking one picture. That one picture from that one angle isn’t going to capture all of the beauty and glory that is the Grand Canyon. Don’t be afraid to do something that scares you if it means ultimately bettering yourself.

Finally, I believe that a person should never stop learning. Education doesn’t end with a college degree or a high-end job. Education is a lifelong process that leads you up until the end of your life, so that you can look back at it all and appreciate what you experienced.

This I believe.

To my loyal readers, thank you for your attention throughout these years.

I hope you enjoyed what you read, because I definitely enjoyed writing it. This has been Grace Kaucic, signing off!

Contact Grace Kaucic at gkaucic15@jcu.edu

Tim Johnson Editorial & Op/Ed Editor One day, I woke up and I was 22.

It’s as if I went to sleep at 15 years old, or it might’ve been at 12, and I’ve just now awoken from my long, disorienting slumber.

Life moves at a rapid, yet repetitive pace. There are only flashes and few instances where I feel that time slows down enough for me to actually absorb my surroundings and take in the moment. But for those times, the train of time keeps chugging, quickly and consistently.

The train that’s been carrying me through these years of school has carried to the end of my education.

I’m graduating from college. And, with some sadness, I’m coming to a realization that I’ve slept through most of my journey here.

There have been moments in my life where I felt truly awake and invigorated to do and be anything I wanted. These are the moments when time seems to break from its unrelenting pace. I can think. I can live. But aside from these moments, however, there have been many more instances of feeling anything but present, and less than truly alive.

Now, at 22 years young, I’ve woken up again. In a blink of the eye, I’m here. I’m in the present, as always. But in this present, I’m almost a fully-fledged adult. It’s terrifying,

really. It’s what I’ve spent hours wondering about, and what I’ve longed for on more than one occasion. I’ve fantasized about where and who I would be when I had finally arrived at the ripe old age of 22. But now I’m here. And with concerted effort at being introspective and recollecting the expectations I had for myself, I see that I’ve fallen short.

I’m not pleased with where I am or the progress I’ve made. I envisioned a man of 22 years old in my mind – I would be that man.

But when I look in the mirror and consider the progress I’ve made, I’m not the man I planned to be.

To be fair, my expectations were abstract, and certainly ambitious.

Nevertheless, I haven’t achieved them. And with the unceremonious truth that I’ve fallen short comes a singularly hollow feeling.

And while I had hoped (and secretly expected) that when I sat down to write my last column, I would have something wonderful to report, I’ve left myself wanting.

I’m not the man I want to be.

But before I descended too deeply into a self-loathing melodrama, I stopped to consider how uplifting this feeling actually could be.

I’m not where I wanted to be, that much is true. But that does not impede any further progress. I can reach who I want to be.

What is required is using the past as a compass for charting a future course. I’ve seen where I came up short. I know now what doesn’t

work. And this knowledge – the understanding of what makes slow progress – will liberate me to make the largest personal strides.

I started writing my senior column almost exactly one year ago. I thought I knew what I would want to say, and how I would want to express it. But now I know that time is the real answer for understanding anything. And in the past year, I’ve made some of the major progress and taken some of the grisliest missteps to date.

I couldn’t have finished the column last year in the same way that I couldn’t have painted a picture of myself as a 22 year old at that time.

Now, with a larger understanding, a sober acknowledgement of areas for growth, I can begin the journey I wanted to start years ago.

True, I’ve reached the end of my efforts of shaping my 22-year-old self. It’s also true that they’re lackluster compared to what I hoped they would be. But as C. JoyBell said, “Ends are not bad things, they just mean that something else is about to begin. And there are many things that don’t really end, anyway, they just begin again in a new way.”

Today marks the day where I begin again on a path toward who I want to be. For anyone who might want to make similar progress, use today as your starting blocks. Get set, and get going.

Contact Tim Johnson at tjohnson15@jcu.edu

Op/Ed Photo of the Week

Photo by Yuyang Wang

Freshman Robbie Wransky, junior Dan McManus, and freshman Mike Rajka carry sophomore Patrick Hackett during the Interfraternity Council’s event, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. All proceeds benefitted the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center.

Got something to say?

Send us a letter to the editor. The Carroll News reserves the right to edit letters for length and to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of good taste. All letters received become the property of The Carroll News. Letters to the editor must not exceed 500 words and must be submitted to jcunews@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on Sunday.

CLASSIFIEDS For Rent For Rent. University Heights.

Close to campus, side by side duplexes. One side 5 bdr, 2.5 bath. 2nd side 4 bedr, 2.5 baths.

Call Sam 440-669-9996 Big 6BR House. 2FBath 2HBath.

Fin Basement. $3000/Month.

Incl 2 cleans/month. 1 min walk to JCU. Steve 216-469-4818 FOR RENT - 4/5 bedroom house on Colony Road in South Euclid.

Available summer 2015. $350/ month/person plus utilities. Text/ Call Jeff at 216.496.4279 for details, or email BetaMgmtGroup@gmail.com. " Warrensville Duplex, 5 minutes from JCU, available for 20152016. Each floor 3 bedrooms, large closets, completely remodeled, hardwood, 2.5 baths each floor, living, dining and sun rooms, large kitchen, appliances, Central Air Conditioning, washer/ dryer, 2 car garage, 4 parking spaces. Each floor $1,200 + utilities and security deposit.

Lawn care included. Call Alex 216-932-5555.

Second floor 2 bedroom unit for rent. Located directly across the street from John Carroll annex on Green Road. Unit has a large living area, decorative fireplace, screened in back porch, spacious rooms, large closets, garage parking, washer and dryer and all appliances included. Rent $760.00 each unit./mnth 440-542-0232.

Available June 15.

LARGE 2-BEDROOM APT. for RENT.13514 Cedar Road. Upper Unit. 3-Car Garage. Washer & Dryer. New windows. Near Cedar Road bus stop and University Square. Call 216-904-2848. bensonprops14@gmail.com.

Great two unit double for rent in the Cedar/Lee area. Each unit is identical in layout with 2-3 bedrooms. All kitchen appliances included, washer, dryer, central air, large front porch, snow plow service , spacious rooms and closets, all included. First floor has hard wood floors while the second floor unit has carpeting, Rent for each unit is $825/mnth.

Third floor can be rented for $150 in conjunction with 2nd floor unit only. 440-542-0232 Cute house less than 1 mile to campus. Clean and updated. $325 Text 216-832-3269 for complete details.

FULLY RENOVATED HOUSES FOR RENT: Located near campus, our homes are completely renovated with new cabinets, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and updated bathrooms. Truly upscale student living. All properties are four bedroom, 1.5 bath. The home are clean and well maintained with wood flooring, large rooms, A/C. All appliances are included. ACT FAST – these rent quickly! Owned and operated by JCU Alumni. Call/text 440-8403239 or email us at jcurentals@ gmail.com Five recently renovated, two family homes on Warrensville Center Rd. near JCU. Very clean, well maintained, three bedroom suites. Large rooms, air conditioning, hardwood flooring, two car garage. All appliances included. Available June 1, 2015.

Hurry the good ones go quick!

Call Mike Jr. (440)336-4254 or Mike Sr. (440)724-6654 Email: stefaniescarvelli@gmail.com Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2-story brick colonial home on quiet street. detached 2-car garage. Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer included. Hardwood floors in living room, formal dining room, and bedrooms. Large Kitchen. Full basement with laundry One month security deposit.

Utilities not included.

Secure now for June 1st for 15/16 School year $1300 based on $325 per student; 4 occupants total.

4 br- Nice Home For Rent** great for student***Call 216-3470795 Looking for next school year?

House for Rent, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Start May or June 2015. Features A/C, ample parking, hardwood floors, and all appliances. Near Cedar/ Belvoir.

Call/text 216-536-7058.

For Rent: 2 family home 13830 Cedar Rd. in University Hts. 6 min. from JCU. Clean and well maintained, 3 bedrooms up and 3 down, basement bar, air conditioning, hardwood floors, all appliances included. Large parking pad in back, 2 car garage. Call Mike at 440-336-4254 HOUSE FOR RENT. UNIVERSITY HTS. JUST OFF WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD. Walking distance to JCU. 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, lawn/ snow removal included, finished basement, fireplace, balcony, front and back deck, 2 car garage and extra parking space. 216-8701886

MODERN TWO-FAMILY HOUSE FOR RENT FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 2015)-TWO BEDROOM UNIT AVAILABLE. TWO BLOCKS FROM JCU. MODERN AMENITIES, AIR CONDITIONING, FREE WASHER/DRYER USE, SNOWPLOWING INCLUDED. LARGE ROOMS- PLENTY OF STORAGE. PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED!!! OWNED

BY JCU ALUM. CALL 216292-3727 DON'T DELAY...Secure your housing for next school year! 4BR and 5BR house available. Each has 2.5 bathrooms, all appliances, good-sized rooms. Nice, clean and updated. Close to campus. JCU alumni landlords. On Facebook 'Bernot College House Rentals', email jmbernot@aol.com, call 440336-2929.

PRIME LOCATION: 4-bedroom, 2 1/2- bath house on Meadowbrook, directly across from Gesu, a block from campus. Modern layout with private suite on first floor. A/C, washer/dryer, dishwasher. 2-car garage with extra parking outside.

Available June 1. $1,500/month.

216-551-0197 (owner/agent).

For Rent: JCU Students. Large, single family house. Clean, 3 bd, 1.5 ba, 2 car garage, large back deck, front enclosed porch, 3 students max, 1 mile to JCU. $335/ month + utlities. Reply to Joe. JW15@uakron.edu.

Brockway Properties LLC. #1 rated off-campus housing by JCU students! Next school year (2015-2016). 4-6 bedrooms, appliances included, close to campus. They go fast!! Call Now. Call Michael at 330-388-7798 Need an apartment for next year?

Don’t miss out on these fantastic apartments within walking distance of John Carroll University. 1,2, &3 Bedroom Apartments available!

Prices starting as low as &725.00 per month. 9 month all-inclusive & 12 mont traditional leases. Bring in this ad to receive $25 off of your application. Call (216) 321-9340 today to set up an appointment.

Email Leasing@dayoungenterprises.com

Special Thank you Saint Joseph of Cupertino for your guidance and support on the Praxis Exam. GMLJ

Classified ads cost $5.00 for the first 10 words and $0.25 for each additional word.

To be placed, ads must be typed or handwritten clearly and legibly and sent to or dropped off at The Carroll News office with payment.

Classified ads will not be run without pre-payment.

Classifieds will not be taken over the phone. Deadline for classifieds is noon of the Monday prior to publication.

For Ad Rates and Information: Mail us at: The Carroll News John Carroll Univ. 1 John Carroll Blvd.

University Hts, OH 44118 carrollnewsads@ gmail.com.

Federal Law bans discrimination by race, sex, religion, color, national origin, family status and handicap in all Ohio rental property. The Carroll News will not knowingly accept advertising in violation of this law. As a consequence, The Carroll News will not accept rental ads that stipulate the gender of the tenants.