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Vol. 91, No. 5

Students take a STAND against genocide Developing organization aims to spread awareness about mass killings Laura Bednar

Asst. Campus Editor

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Celebrities raise breast cancer awareness, p. 7

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Senior Claire Grega plans to increase awareness about genocide with STAND, an up-and-coming organization.

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Hong Kong cries for democracy, p. 10

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Ohio raises its minimum wage, p. 12

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Polish-Jewish jurist Raphael Lemkin defined genocide as a “coordinated plan of different actions aiming at the destruction of essential foundations of the life of national groups, with the aim of annihilating the groups themselves.”

This is the definition that STAND adopted.

STAND looks at mass casualties as well as mass atrocities dealing with race and ethnicity.

STAND is in the process of becoming a student organization at John Carroll University. The group’s goal is to increase awareness about the topic of genocide.

STAND originally stood for “Students Taking Action Now Darfur,” when there was extreme conflict in Darfur, a region in Western Sudan.

Now, STAND no longer refers to Darfur, but has kept its name to avoid confusion. It now expands past Darfur to include more countries currently suffering from genocide, such as Syria, Central African Republic and South Sudan.

STAND is a national organization with many chapters at both the high school and at college levels. The group was first launched in the early 2000s when the Darfur conflict started.

This organization was on John Carroll’s campus last year, and is in the process of becoming reinstated. Last year, the group brought the “One Million Bones project” to John Carroll. This project was inspired by an initiative in Washington, D.C., where one million handmade bones were displayed on the National Mall for three days.

Piles of papier-mâché bones were displayed around John Carroll’s campus with facts about past genocides and current genocides attached to them.

The group’s president, senior Claire Grega, plans to increase awareness about genocide through film screenings in conjunction with the Center of Student Diversity and Inclusion. “People tend to stay within the John Carroll bubble.

It is important to be cognizant of the news and

[realize] there is a call for action,” Grega said.

She also plans to take part in social media campaigns such as “Syriasly,”STAND for South Sudan and prevention of identity based violence.

“Syriasly” is a current online campaign that is specific to raising awareness about the crisis in Syria.

STAND for South Sudan is a campaign focused on the disputes that have happened this past December in South Sudan, where tens of thousands were dead and over one million are “misplaced,” meaning they are missing or hiding from their native home.

Prevention of identity based violence is not specific to any one country, but is happening in the world now.

Grega talked about the prevention of identity based violence, saying that “Most everyone has felt something that defines them as a person–gender, race, religion. If we can stop violence at John Carroll, we can prevent a ripple effect and stop the problem at its root.”

STAND is completely student-run and anyone may become a part of the group. Sophomore Adam Chaney said, “A group like this is so very important on a campus because college students are some of the most politically active individuals in the nation,” he said. “If we can spread awareness of some of the atrocities in the world to our peers, then I do not find it unreasonable to believe that they will use their political power to help support polices that help to prevent genocide.”

Grega’s sorority sisters of Kappa Delta, as well as members of the Arrupe Scholars Program, have expressed interest. She plans to present the organization at a Students for Social Justice meeting to see who else would like to get involved.

The John Carroll chapter of STAND is waiting for the office of student activities to officially recognize them as a campus organization again. Despite its pending state to become a student organization, STAND is reinstated and still plans to be active on campus.

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Campus Briefs Cedar Point HalloWeekends

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On Saturday, Oct. 11, SUPB will be taking students to Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends.

A $20 non-refundable deposit includes an admission ticket, transportation, one meal voucher and an all-day soft drink wristband.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Falzini at jfalzini15@jcu.edu.

Chagrin Documentary Film Fest

The Violence Prevention and Action Center and the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion are co-sponsoring a documentary film about the realities of domestic violence within the home.

The film, “Private Violence,” will be shown on Saturday, Oct. 11. To reserve your spot, bring a $5 refundable deposit between Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 10 to the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion or to the Violence Prevention and Action Center.

The deposit includes Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and transportation. There are only 30 spots available and it is first come first served.

Participants will leave at noon and return to campus at 4:30 p.m.

For questions, please contact Stephanie Cerula at 216-397-2175 or Salomon Rodenzo at 216-397-1583.

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HUMANS OF JOHN CARROLL A weekly feature about the people who make up the JCU community Brittany Ramsey The Carroll News

Unwavering school spirit and support for athletics can be hard to find at a Division III university–but that doesn’t stop junior Courtney Fallon.

Fallon is the president of the Carroll Crazies, an organization dedicated to bringing school spirit to every JCU athletic event. She devotes her time to creating a supportive fan base for the Blue Streaks and uniting the student body through athletics.

“The Carroll Crazies has by far been at the heart of my JCU experience,” said Fallon. “Looking at the student section on game days is the best feeling, as I have watched it grow over the last year.”

Her involvement with the Carroll Crazies began during her freshman year, and was later appointed president in the spring of her sophomore year. Since then, she has made huge strides, improving attendance at sporting events and creating a fun, unifying environment for the fans.

“Last spring, I led the Carroll Crazies in putting on the first annual Division III party: ‘For the Love of the Game’ during DIII week to celebrate our athletes and all their accomplishments of the year,” Fallon said. “It was definitely my most memorable night at JCU. I never could have done it without the support of those around me, as everyone and anyone offered to help.”

This event brought together many of the organizations within the JCU community, from Greek Life to SUPB, through their contributions and involvement.

“It was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had because I got to watch the student body, with so many different organizations on campus, unite and pack the [Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center] to show their support,” said Fallon. “It was an awesome example of the John Carroll community.”

Fallon also serves as a tour guide. In this position, she gets a chance to spread her knowledge and love of the JCU community to the next generation of students.

“It’s a great job because it’s easy and natural to talk about my love for John Carroll,” she said. “This school and these people have a special place in my heart.”

Additionally, Fallon works in the Sports Information Department. She is also a Boler Ambassador and a member of Chi Omega fraternity.

Although she is highly involved in campus organizations and activities, Fallon’s passion is rooted in the classroom as well. She recently declared a double major in business marketing and sports administration.

“This summer, I connected with alumnus Mike Cleary to talk about the sports studies program that he was planning to bring to Carroll this fall,” said Fallon. “He

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Junior Courtney Fallon has been president of the Carroll Crazies for the past two semesters.

convinced me, with his passion and excitement, to be the first student to sign up for the major. “ Fallon noted that her current major would not be possible without the support of the University.

“This whole experience has taught me that if John Carroll doesn’t have something you want, you can make it happen,” said Fallon. “The people around me inspire me every day to be a better person and motivate me to do what I do. If you’re not taking advantage of every opportunity here, you’re missing out.”

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Streak the Center will take place on Friday, Oct. 10 in the DJ Lombardo Student Center.

From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., students can experience a Taste of Cleveland, Something Dada Improv Troup, pumpkin painting, karaoke, movies “Freaky Friday” and “The Parent Trap” and much more.

Prizes include a create-your-own gift basket worth $250, a personalized sports jersey and $50 gift cards to both Chipotle and Starbucks.

This event is sponsored by SUPB, Late Night Programming, Athletics, Recreation, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Residence Life and Orientation and Leadership.

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“Portraits of Homelessness” is on display in St. Francis Chapel, in the Grasselli Library and outside the CSSA office in the Administration Building.

Campus Safety Log

October 1, 2014 Report of theft of plaques and pictures from classroom in the Administration Building at 8:33 a.m.

September 28, 2014 Report of a Resident Assistant that was allegedly involved with the inappropriate touching of a student in Pacelli Hall at 4:17 p.m.

These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center.

For more information, contact x1615.

UHPD Crime Blotter

September 25, 2014 Police reported a victim’s wallet missing while shopping at Whole Foods Market on Cedar Road at 2:45 p.m.

September 24, 2014 All police were dispatched to a fight involving 40 juveniles on Washington Boulevard at 5:30 p.m.

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

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Drag show evokes entertainment and dialogue Karly Kovac Melissa Salinas The Carroll News

Lights flashed and music played as five drag queens took the stage in the LSC Conference Room on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Even now, it continues to spark dialogue amongst students.

Senior Taylor Hartman, vice president of Allies, said, “I really love that this is happening. Last year, it was like it took 10 years to put it on. So, now it’s easy and just a breeze for us,” said Hartman. “I don’t know why people think it’s detrimental to people’s morals, but I think that’s how some look at it.”

Last October, the drag show prompted not only advocacy from supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community, but also objections from a student protestor.

Approximately 275 people showed up to the event on Thursday. This year’s attendance showed an increase from last year’s 205 attendees.

Salomon Rodezno, the program coordinator for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, explained that the show is one of SUPB’s most attended programs. Also, it is intended to be a part of programming for years to come.

“The drag show has a positive impact on the campus’ commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Rodezno. “The featured drag queens are a mix of professional local entertainers. Having drag queens on campus has allowed students to learn about a small part of the Cleveland lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture. The program is a mix of entertainment and education.”

For drag queen Shari Turner, performing at a Catholic University was not much different than any other performance.

“I’ve done the show at John Carroll before, so it’s not that Photo by Annie Brennan different for me. Of course, I had to take into consideration Several drag queens performed at the event on when choosing what numbers to do – no curse words, nothing Thursday, Oct. 2. The event also showcased local too sexy– but besides that, I think it’s like every other show,” LGBTQ organizations. said Turner.

However, some students felt the show was inappropriate.

Students also expressed mixed feelings about the show coming to campus.

“It’s just that they’re men dressed as women, and I feel like that’s just weird,” said sophomore Amy Awadalla. “It shouldn’t be like that. It’s just scary.”

Freshman Jessica Swisher had a similar opinion.

“It can go against a lot of people’s views. Some of the things they said could be inappropriate,” said Swisher. “They pretended to pray and said, ‘forgive us for all of the sins we are about to commit tonight,’ so it was very direct.”

Many students came to the show out of curiosity.

Freshman Dylan Regan said, “Honestly, I’ve never been to one before. I saw the flyers, I was curious, and I said ‘Well, you know what, might as well. Don’t see why not,’” said Reagan. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. It’s a show.

I think shows are meant to be enjoyed.”

Several local diversity organizations were at the event, including the John Carroll Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Catholic Pride with the Dioceses of Cleveland, Sistah Sinema and Equality Ohio.

Joyce Buchanan, representative for the Catholic Diocese’s booth “Catholic Pride,” felt the drag show was about spreading awareness.

“We are here with the representatives of the Catholic Dioceses of Cleveland, the gay and lesbian family ministry,” said Buchanan. “We were here last year for the event. As a parent of a lesbian daughter, I am very supportive of her and the whole ministry.”

The purpose of the event, according to Hartman, was so “people of LGBTQ heritage can celebrate the culture.” He added, “We can show people that we’re not saying that ‘we’re here and we’re queer’ and shoving it down people’s throats; it’s part of our heritage. The drag queens in the 1960s, they were the ones that started the gay rights movement,” said Hartman. “It’s part of our history.”

Class registration for spring semester Graduate students and honors program: Friday, Oct. 31 Seniors and veterans: Monday, Nov. 3 Juniors: Wednesday, Nov. 5 Sophomores: Friday, Nov. 7 Freshmen: Tuesday, Nov. 11 For questions, please contact the University Registrar at registrar@jcu.edu

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This week in sustainability How to live green on campus Joseph Mruzek

Environmental Columnist

It can be tough trying to live a sustainable life as a student. You might not even know where to begin. But that’s what I’m here for. I’m here to give you some easy tips to help you live green on campus.

For starters, turn off your computer when you’re done with it. I have my laptop set to “power saver” so it shuts itself off rather than always being on sleep mode. However, “sleep mode” does use less energy than what my computer is usually doing – Netflix. You can also turn your phone, TV and chromatograph off when you’re not using them so you can save energy.

Try printing double-sided. This cuts down on how much paper you use. Better yet, you can just use the printer outside the Inn Between. It takes your print money, but never actually prints anything. Zero paper used, just like the zero you just got on that essay.

The laundry room is where you can save some serious energy. While never doing laundry does effectively eliminate that portion of your carbon footprint, your roommate won’t be happy.

Instead, fill the machines all the way up and use cold water for everything. It really doesn’t make any difference to your clothes (plus you don’t have to sort out the whites and darks).

Monitor how much soap you use – one pod is enough. Modern soap is a product of some really cool chemistry: you only need a little bit to clean a full load of laundry.

Also, take the lint out of the dryer. Not only is it gross, but having a clean lint trap increases the efficiency of the dryer. This means less energy used and dryer towels. One more tip: don’t leave your dry clothes in the dryer for hours.

This isn’t an environmental tip, just a common courtesy. Don’t be that guy.

Now that it is getting colder out, Residence Life has turned the heat back on in the dorms.

You may be tempted to crank it all the way and then leave the window open because it’s your tuition. Don’t!

The heater is on a negative feedback loop.

It keeps heating your room until the thermostat senses that your room has reached the desired temperature. By leaving your window open, the thermostat thinks that your room is as cold as your soul, and just keeps pumping up the heat.

That is a huge waste of energy.

Above all else, turn the lights off when you leave your room.

And when you leave your dorm to go off campus, consider walking or checking out a bike to get up to Target. The bike co-op now has seven bikes available for student use at the rec desk. Not only is this good exercise, but it gives you more freedom when you go off campus.

No longer do you have to stand outside Macy’s waiting forever for the shuttle.

If you want to know more about sustainability on campus, come to an Environmental Issues Group meeting. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Idlewood Room.

Stay green and stay classy JCU.

Campus Calendar : Oct. 9 - Oct. 15 Thursday

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SUPB Thursday Night Nutrition Clinic at Live featuring Last Student Health Center Comic Standing semifrom 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. finalist Tracey Ashley and Open Mic Night in the LSC Atrium at 9 p.m.

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Kulas Grant sponsors Mass at the St. Francis a trip to see Chapel at 6 p.m. and 9 “Motown” at the State p.m.

Theatre at PlayhouseSquare at 7:30 p.m.

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Hillel’s “Pizza in the Hut” event at 8 p.m. at Keller Commons.

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Free Chair Massages at the Grasselli Library from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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RHA’s Study Break in the LSC Atrium from 8 - 10 p.m.

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Second annual Heights Music Hop set for this weekend Alexandra Higl Editor in Chief

Music lovers will unite at the second annual Heights Music Hop this Saturday, Oct. 11 presented by FutureHeights.

FutureHeights, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, focuses on building community within the area.

Event partners include Cleveland Beer Week, the Cedar Lee Special Improvement District and Cellar Door Records.

This music extravaganza kicked off last year when a FutureHeights board member posed the question, “Why don’t we have the a music festival in the Heights?”

According to Patti Carlyle, director of media relations, FutureHeights realized there was local music talent and saw an opportunity to feature that talent.

Attendees can rock out to over 30 musical acts at 16 different venues in the Cedar Lee area, including The BottleHouse, Wine Spot, Phoenix Coffee, Brennan’s Colony and Parnell’s Pub. Genres will include jazz, alternative, folk, rock, classical and hip-hop.

Cellar Door Records booked the music and selected the band lineup. “Bands submitted their music for consideration over a several week period in late summer,” said Carlyle. “Around 60 bands auditioned digitally through our website.”

Carlyle said their goal was to select bands that reflected the diversity in the Cedar Lee area, as well as catering to residents’ musical tastes.

Audiences will enjoy artists such as “Scarlet and the Harlots,” “Ottawa,” “The Admirables” and much more.

All bands feature local and regional talent.

Last year, the event drew over 1,200 people and is expected to attract an even

larger crowd this year.

The main event begins at 5 p.m. and is free to the public.

Thanks to one of the event’s partners, attendees can sip on craft beers while taking in the music and atmosphere. The 21 and older crowd can purchase the “Cleveland Beer Week Tasting Passport,” sampling a variety of brews. Visit www.clevelandbeerweek.org for more information.

Although the free music portion of the event ends at 11 p.m., the festivities don’t stop there. An afterparty will be held at The BottleHouse featuring “The Commonwealth.” Doors open at 10 p.m. and the concert starts at 11 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.

The fun doesn’t stop there. The Heights Music Hop Encore will be held a few days later on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7-10 p.m. at The Wine Spot. Hop lovers are encouraged to follow the event to the Grog Shop in Coventry for another concert on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

For a complete listing of musical acts as well as other information, check out www. heightsmusichop.com.

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of new film, ‘The Judge’

Senior Mitch Quataert sat down on behalf of The Carroll News with David Dobkins, the director of Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures’ newest film “The Judge.” The movie stars Robert Duvall and Robert Downey, Jr. The Carroll News: What kind of pressure is there on you as a director working for Warner Bros., which usually does such large platforms, without any ties to anything more?

David Dobkins: You’re campaigning so hard for a movie to be made but you forget about all the rest for a little bit. This week, I’m feeling it. Just that sense of “wow, we made a movie.” We’ve seen audiences respond extremely positively and there’s a testing process you have to go through – and we tested through the roof. So we were a little bit shocked. I tried to tell everybody, “we’re not gonna get good numbers, it’s too dramatic.” But people felt uplifted and it went in a different direction than we thought.We scored a big commercial movie.

having to re-evaluate who we are – and so much of the movie has to do with that. I think there’s a lot of it that’s very universal and I think for most people, on some level, the experience of family is one that we all struggle through even if it’s not as intense or volatile as what’s portrayed in the movie.

CN: What’s something you wish for audiences to take away from this film?

DD: I don’t believe in people coming to a movie for two hours and not having a good time. And maybe that’s because of my “Wedding Crashers” DNA. But there’s a lot of that in the movie and I want you to have fun. But it’s also a very thoughtful movie that makes you think about your family and your home and where you came from. And I hope that people come out of it and that they just have a weight off their shoulders – and they see possibility in their own family and relationships.

For the complete interview, visit jcunews.com.

CN: What aspect of Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall’s relationship do you think most viewers will be able to relate to that have a separate relationship with their parents?

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DD: I think that no matter what your relationship is in your family, no matter how successful you are in life, we all share regrets and the feeling of lost time. We all share the experience of leaving home and returning and

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Robert Downey, Jr. stars in the new Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures’ film, “The Judge.”

Revolution, redemption and love shine in GLT’s ‘Les Miserables’ PLAY REVIEW Great Lakes Theater’s “Les Miserables”

Alexandra Higl Editor in Chief

Passion, grief, pain, love and forgiveness captured the hearts and minds of audiences who ventured on the journey guided by the cast of Great Lakes Theater’s “Les Miserables” on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare.

“Les Miserables” is story of social injustice, revolution and second chances.

The musical by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with music by Claude-Michael Schonberg and lyrics

by Herbert Kretzmer, was based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel.

This classic story is set in the 1800s leading up to the French Revolution.

The tale revolves around Jean Valjean, a chain gang member imprisoned for 19 years after stealing a loaf of bread.

Tired of the life he leads, Valjean breaks Bussert surpassed expectations, casting spotlight with his grabby one-liners whenhis parole and decides to start anew. He asan ensemble equipped with powerful vo- ever he took the stage. sumes a new identity, Monsieur Madeline, cals, working together in a seamless effort.

Cosette, played by Clare Howes Eisena mayor and factory owner.

However, it took some time for the cast trout, brought depth to her character However, no matter what he does, he to warm up. through her realistic facial expressions, cannot escape from his past.

The first half of act one dragged on at stage presence and impressive vocal range.

His prison number, “24601,” is forever Keri Rene Fuller as Eponine branded on his chest. gave a heart-wrenching perOne of Valjean’s factory formance of “On My Own,” workers, Fantine, has an pining for Marius’ love. illegitimate child in secret.

However, Stephen Mitchell Fantine is dismissed by the Brown as Jean Valjean stole other workers when her past the show with his breathtaking is revealed. vocals and palpable portrayal Desperate to support her of his emotional journey for daughter, Cosette, Fantine redemption. sells her locket, hair and He had a natural way of eventually, herself. connecting to the audience, One day, one of Fantine’s tugging at the heartstrings of customers becomes violent. everyone who accompanied Javert, the police officer, him on his journey. When he imprisons Fantine. felt pain, we felt pain. When Valjean rescues her, taking he loved, we loved. her to the hospital.

“Les Miserables” matched, In the midst of Valjean’s and arguably surpassed, the valiant act of courage, he standards Great Lakes Theconfesses to Javert his real ater has set throughout its identity – “24601.” years of delivering the magic However, he escapes from Javert to visit Fantine on her Photo from greatlakestheater.org of live theater to audiences deathbed.

The photo above is the on the cover of the GLTF’s “Les in Cleveland. The ethereal Miserables” playbill. tones of the vocally strong enValjean promises Fantine times. he will rescue Cosette from semble, paired with Brown’s Jodi Dominick as Fantine delivered passionate and selfless portrayal of Jean the Thernadiers – the corrupt, abusive innsmooth vocals overall, with a flawless Valjean leave the audience with a sense keepers who have been “looking after” her. lower range.

Valjean keeps his promise and raises of hope and wonder, ultimately opening Cosette as his own flesh and blood.

Yet, she struggled with the climax of “I our eyes to love.

Victoria Bussert, a well-known name Dreamed a Dream” when attempting to hit Editor’s Note: Les Miserable runs at in Cleveland’s professional theater, took some notes in her upper range. the Hanna Theatre until Nov. 3. For more on the challenge of directing one of the Tom Ford’s rendition of Thenardier was information, visit www.greatlakestheater. lengthiest, most complex musicals known received with belly-laughs by the audience. org. to take the Broadway stage.

Ford chewed the scenery, stealing the

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The world goes pink for breast cancer awareness month Morgan Osheka Life & Entertainment Editor

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Amy Robach, Lara Spencer, Robin Roberts and Ginger Zee, the ladies of GMA, ‘go pink’ to raise awareness about breast cancer.

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Every October, the color pink takes the world by storm, raising awareness for breast cancer. According to ABC News, a woman in the United States has a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women.

Once again, popular television shows are showing their support by going pink. NBC’s “Today” show televised a segment featuring breast cancer survivors with chemo-caused hair loss, encouraging women to be proud of their battles and to not hide behind wigs.

On “Fox & Friends,” Danica Patrick revealed her new pink NASCAR car to pledge her support for breast cancer research.

“Good Morning America” launched its second annual ‘ABC News Goes Pink.’ The show’s goal is to educate people about breast cancer. Conversation topics will include risk factors, screening and treatment options, as well as an update on the latest research.

GMA’s own Robin Roberts and Amy Robach, both breast cancer survivors, have shared their battle stories with breast cancer and encourage viewers to take action and to remain hopeful.

ABC News’ social media team will be featuring daily factoids about breast cancer throughout October, accompanied by #GOPINK. Last Wednesday, GMA featured a special, “Pink Deals and Steals,” with 15 percent of the proceeds going to breast cancer organizations. The show invited Angelina Jolie’s doctor, Dr. Kristi Funk, to talk about newfound medical advances and developments for treating the disease.

“World News Tonight with David Muir” teamed up with actress and supermodel Elizabeth Hurley as well as the chairman of Estee Lauder, William Lauder, to illuminate the Empire State Building with a splash of pink.

ABC News Radio shared how to not only detect, but also cope with, breast cancer by featuring a one-hour special edition of the award-winning broadcast “Perspective,” a weekly news magazine podcast.

To empower women and educate the public about breast cancer, ABC News created a “Pink Pledge.” By taking this pledge, individuals agree to not only learn about breast cancer and educate their loved ones as well, but to also take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of breast cancer by attending regular doctor checkups.

Celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr., Miley Cyrus, Luke Bryan, Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, Gwen Stefani, Will.i.am and Brad Paisley all publicly support the “Pink Pledge.”

According to Us Weekly’s annual breast cancer awareness beauty and fashion product roundup, multiple stores and brands are showing off their pink sides too.

Coach’s Poppy Wildflower Perfume gives 20 percent of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Essie’s 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Collection, featuring colors such as “Pinking About You,” “I Pink I Can” and “Pink Happy,” gives their proceeds to City of Hope.

Aerie’s Bright Pink Charley Bra donates 100 percent of its sales to Bright Pink, Aerie’s nonprofit partner. Swarovski’s Pearl Bracelet, featuring a rose gold-plated charm filled with fragranced fig beads, will give all proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

Delta Air Lines is flying in style with a pink plane to honor breast cancer survivors.

Across the world, monuments are turning pink. To celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 534 landmarks and monuments around the globe are colored pink as international symbols of hope for all women.

Participating monuments include the London Tower; the Gateway Arch in St. Louis; the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai; the Palazzo Marino in Milan, Italy; the Jablonowskich Palace in Warsaw, Poland; the White House; Buckingham Palace; and the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand.

Editor’s Note: Information from ABC News, ABCNewsRadioOnline.com, Media Bistro, Us Weekly and Urbanpeek.com was used in this article.

Fall into the fashion trends of the season

B.J. Novak debuts children’s book

It’s time to put the shorts and flip-flops away and bring out the boots and sweaters. Every year, the trends change, and 2014 is no different.

Fall trends debut in the spring during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. The hottest celebrities and fashion designers gather to see what the hottest looks will be for the forthcoming season.

Soon after fashion week, celebrities are seen in the tabloids wearing the latest designs. Every day, fashionistas imitate these fashions. This is the process for how a fashion trend is born or re-born.

The clothing trends on deck for this year include oversized knit clothing, such as sweaters and scarves, vintage pieces, tribal prints, urban street style and polished leather.

Oversized clothing has been a trend for years. This fashion statement is being advertized with big sweaters, boyfriend T-shirts and chunky scarves.

Knit clothing is another trend that never leaves, but keeps coming back every year with a new look.

Not only does this trend keep you warm in chilly weather, it also creates a comfy, yet stylish appearance.

Another trend that comes and goes is vintage clothing. Each generation has a different definition for vintage. This fall season, the focus is on the “swinging ‘60s,” the “Mod Look,” featuring short skirts and knee-high boot. A-line modi skirts that flow to the calf of the leg are also rising in style, giving women two options.

According to MSN, flaunting a black leather dress or skirt can add a sleek and bold aspect to an outfit. Leather has broken through the limitations of biker jackets and is now adding some bold flare to an outfit’s silhouette.

Urban street style is also an older design that returns every couple of years. Ripped and distressed denim is a major trend that will be seen in all storefronts this season.

Wearing white is no longer a fashion mishap. Stores such as Old Navy encourage customers to purchase a pair of white pixie pants to balance out the use of darker colors.

Plaid returns this fall in a big way. Not only do plaid button-down shirts remain an appropriate fashion choice, but plaid coats and dresses are also the newest style.

Clothing is just one aspect of an outfit. A true fashionista knows that no outfit is complete without accessories. Every outfit needs the perfect pair of shoes. This season features many different styles to choose from.

One particular fall outfit that will be hitting the streets is the classic knee and thigh high boots paired with a cute, short tribal dress.

Anot 6her recommended shoe choice this fall is ankle boots. Whichever ankle boot design you pick, it will be a guaranteed trendsetter.

The trendy bag and accessories this fall are bold and colorful. MSN also highlights the hottest seasonal colors. Adding some navy or burgundy to an outfit will add a pop of color, whether featured in a handbag or in Photo from the classycubicle.com a classic ballet flat.

Pastel colors from summer can also be incorporated through a jacket or Plaid dresses are expected to be one of the necklace to complete any simple outfit.

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Many know B.J. Novak as Ryan Howard from the “mocumentary” known as “The Office.” Now, Novak has used his comedic talent to write a children’s book entitled, “The Book With No Pictures,” designed entirely with no pictures.

This is Novak’s first children’s book. Both funny and creative, this book, according to Entertainment Weekly, is guaranteed to make you laugh.

A children’s book with no pictures may appear to be a boring read, but Novak used his humor to put a unique spin on the book.

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“The Book With No Pic- Novak poses with his new children’s book, tures” is filled with silly songs “The Book with No Pictures.” and goofy words that are sure to make any serious, adult reader sound foolish to children.

Novak has found a way to entertain children through words alone. According to an interview with E! Entertainment, Novak views his children’s book as a “gateway drug to literature.”

Novak hopes that children will be able to see how powerful and mischievous words can be without illustrations. In an interview with the Atlantic, Novak said, “I really love getting a kid to laugh. It’s so validating. The real humor of the book is the way it plays on the bond between the adult and the child.”

“The Book With No Pictures” uses color, fun fonts and the intricate placing of words to help cue the humor throughout the story. “It was important to me that the words look friendly and inviting,” explained Novak.

Novak is the first author of a text-only book for children, namely preschoolers. Novak wished to share his true love for text with kids everywhere.

“Reading to me, at its most fundamental level, is freedom,” said Novak.

“Everyone who grows up loving books truly is much better off in life. The more curious you are about books, the more you self-educate.”

Editor’s Note: Information from The Atlantic, Entertainment Weekly and E! Entertainment was used in this article.

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That’s why we love sports I went to the Detroit Lions vs.

Buffalo Bills game this past Sunday.

Going into the game, my dad and I were incredibly excited.

The Bills were starting what we assumed was the corpse of Bills Quarterback Kyle Orton, and we figured this should be an easy win for the Lions to push us to 4-1.

Of course, we were wrong.

Zero second half points and three missed field goals later, we saw the Bills’ Dan Carpenter kicking a 58yard field goal and former Lions coach, now Bills’ defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz getting carried off the field by his defensive line.

As we walked out, my dad spoke about how if the Tigers lost and got swept that afternoon (which they eventually did) that his entire weekend would be ruined.

He went on to complain more and more about the Lions game and how pitiful the Tigers have looked.

I began to think, wouldn’t life be easier if we just didn’t care about sports?

After some very brief contemplation, the answer became a clear no.

Sure, we wouldn’t have our hearts broken time and time again as I’m sure most Browns fans reading this have felt time and time again, but what about when your team wins?

Throughout my life, very few things have given me as much happiness as sports.

Be it from my playing days, or from watching from my couch, essentially everyday of my life, I’ve learned, with sports comes happiness.

When the Tigers lost the World Series in 2006, I cried. I’ll never forget it. It was the first time the Tigers had been relevant in seemingly forever, and that moment when Brandon Inge struck out, I was as crushed as I had ever been.

But I’d go through that a million times over for the moments like when the Detroit Pistons won the NBA title in 2004.

I was only 10 years old, but it’s something else that will stick with me forever. They absolutely destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers on my birthday to claim the title.

My friends from down the street and I just ran down our cul-de-sac screaming at the top of lungs like we had just won the lottery.

Watching Trey Burke hit a 30foot bomb over the entire Kansas team in the 2012 Elite Eight was one of the greatest moments of my life.

If I didn’t care, I wouldn’t be hurt, but I wouldn’t experience these senses of pure euphoria I live for.

Sports aren’t everything, but they’re about as big a part of my life as they could be.

So as my dad went on complaining about all that went wrong and how crushing it was all I could say was, “That’s sports. That’s why we watch. That’s why we love it.”

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JCU squeaks out comeback win over tough ONU squad Joe McCarthy Staff Reporter

John Carroll University’s football team improved to a perfect 4-0 record overall, 3-0 in Ohio Athletic Conference play, after pulling out a 17-10 win over Ohio Northern University.

The Blue Streaks traveled to Ada, Ohio during ONU’s Homecoming weekend looking for a result similar to last year’s 47-0 win over the Polar Bears. But on their first drive, the Polar Bears proved it was not going to be easy for the Blue and Gold.

Senior quarterback Patrick Angle marched ONU down the field for a score, the first points allowed by the JCU defense in the first quarter this season.

The 4-play, 66-yard drive, capped off by a 19-yard touchdown reception from junior wide receiver Devon Price, assured the Polar Bears would not be shut out, as they were last year, by the JCU defense.

The score also marked the only touchdown the Polar Bears would have all game. After a field goal in the second quarter, ONU was held scoreless the rest of the game.

Early in second quarter, JCU senior running back Tommy Michals finished off a 54-yard drive by the Blue Streaks with a 3-yard run.

The score came after an earlier

trip to the red zone that resulted in a missed 22-yard field goal attempt from senior Kresimir Ivkovic, his first of two missed attempts on the day.

Michals’ score was JCU’s only touchdown in the first half. On 32 carries, Michals gained 170 yards and averaged 5.3 yards a carry on the afternoon. JCU had just six more rushing attempts than ONU, but held the Polar Bears to 88 yards on the ground.

In the closing minutes of the second quarter, ONU marched down the field and tacked on three points, taking a 10-7 lead into the locker room at half. This marked the first time all season the Blue and Gold did not have the lead going into half time.

A scoreless third quarter set the stage for a thrilling ending. With an upset on the minds of the ONU faithful, JCU senior quarterback Mark Myers set up two impressive drives to secure a win.

After a 43-yard Ivkovic field goal tied the game at 10 in the fourth quarter, Myers marched the Blue and Gold down the field with a 10-play, 70-yard drive. Senior wide receiver Aramis Greenwood capped off the drive on the receiving end of 4-yard, game-winning touchdown pass with just 4:49 on the clock.

Myers was impressive in the contest, throwing 23-for-37, 275 yards and a touchdown, while

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Senior quarterback Mark Myers takes the snap before tossing a touchdown pass in JCU 17-10 win over ONU. Greenwood caught the lone touchdown from Myers, finishing his day with 138 yards receiving.

Greenwood spoke about how that final touchdown came to be. “[The offense] was put into a great position to score and capitalize by the defense,” said Greenwood.

“Everybody knew their role and executed. The line held up, Myers made a great throw and I was able to get up and make a play.”

Although the conditions in Ada were cold and windy, both quarter-

backs kept the ball out of the hands of the opposing defense. Angle finished the day 16-for-33, 181 yards and a touchdown, helping ONU to 269 yards of total offense.

At the end of the day JCU escaped ONU with its perfect record intact and a 17-10 win, improving JCU’s overall record against the Polar Bears to 17-11 historically.

JCU’s next matchup is Saturday, October 11 when the Blue Streaks travel to Wilmington, Ohio to take on Wilmington College.

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Blue Streaks lose 5-set thriller, ending 5-game win streak Ashley Bastock Asst. Sports Editor

The John Carroll University volleyball team has not defeated Ohio Northern University since 2001. Despite a grueling, two-hour, five-set match, this is a record that remains unbroken, as JCU fell 2515, 23-25, 25-27, 25-17, 11-15 on Saturday, Oct. 4.

In their second Ohio Athletic Conference match of the year, the Blue Streaks (14-3, 1-1) took ONU to five sets for the first time since 2006. Overcoming a 2-1 set deficit, the Polar Bears never lost the lead

in the fifth and final set.

Freshman Mena Afsarifard continued her strong service performance by racking up a 5-0 lead in the first set. For the rest of the set, the teams traded points back and forth, but behind six kills from junior Sarah Orlandi and numerous ONU errors, the Blue Streaks pulled away with a 10-point win.

The largest lead for either team in the second set was five points towards the end of the set, when ONU held a 20-15 lead. JCU kills during the set came from freshman Julianne McGervey and sophomores Alexa Webber, Leah Switalski, Kit

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Junior Sarah Orlandi spikes one of her team-leading 20 kills of the afternoon past two Polar Bear defenders.

O’Shaughnessy and Orlandi. This string of kills during the set allowed the Blue Streaks to start out strong before ONU pulled away at the end of the set. With the Polar Bears leading 24-21, JCU was able to score two extra points before ONU finally ended the set on a kill from Kaitlann Hogrefe.

Senior Jessica Kodrich took control of game midway through the third set, going on a 7-point service rampage that saw the Blue Streaks take a 16-8 lead. The Polar Bears quickly battled back and tied the game at 17 after a JCU attack error.

Despite the push from ONU, the Blue Streaks seemed to have control over the end of the set, with a 24-22 lead following an Orlandi kill. The Polar Bears would come back to tie the set at 25 and take it into extra points after a block by Ellie Gillespie. An attack error and an ONU ace would ultimately be JCU’s undoing.

“The trading of points [in the sets] was because both of us are good at getting the other team out of a system,” said Kodrich. “It was a game of who could be more consistent in out of system play.

I think another reason is because both teams are strong serving teams, which always makes for a good game.”

Down two sets to one, set four was a must win for the Blue Streaks.

Momentum seemed to shift as the Blue Streaks rolled to a 25-18 win, propelled by junior Sara Kaminski’s

defensive efforts and 11 combined kills from Orlandi and Webber.

The fifth and final set saw the two teams once again trading points before the Blue Streaks quickly found themselves at match-point, 14-10. Switalski would record a final kill before Gillespie continued her dominance for ONU by closing the match out on a kill.

Offensively, Orlandi led the pack with 20 kills for the afternoon. Webber contributed 17, while McGervey and Switalski both added 12.

O’Shaughnessy led with a matchhigh 54 assists, while defensively contributing 23 digs. The defense was led by Kaminski with 38 total digs.

While JCU only plays each conference opponent one time during the regular season, there is still a good chance the Blue Streaks could see the Polar Bears again in the OAC Tournament. JCU is already thinking about ways to be successful if a rematch occurs during the end of the season OAC Tournament.

“When we see them in the tournament we will have to have the mindset of going for everything on the defensive end,” said Kodrich.

“Consistent passes, smart decisions and being more versatile is the way you beat a team like ONU.” Editor’s Note: The John Carroll University volleyball team returned to action on Tuesday, Oct. 7, defeating Otterbein University 3-0 in Westerville, Ohio. Jump over to jcusports.com for a full recap.

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JCU takes down OAC rival ONU in clash at Don Shula Stadium Blue Streaks fall for first time in seven games with loss to Otterbein Bridget Hanna Staff Reporter

Fans bundled up, making their way to Don Shula Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4 to catch the highly anticipated John Carroll University men’s soccer matchup against Ohio Northern University. Luckily for the fans, the Blue Streaks did not disappoint.

JCU had not beaten ONU since 2007. Nor had they lost an Ohio Athletic Conference opener since 2009. On Saturday, the squad proved it was capable of keeping their OAC opener streak alive. This meant beating their long time rival for the first time in years.

Senior Trent Guy stepped up early in the match, blocking an aggressive ONU shot on goal 15 minutes into play. The game remained scoreless until the 20th minute, when senior captain Brian Potocnik slid in his teamleading sixth goal of the season.

Up 1-0 at the half, the Blue Streaks looked to secure a bigger lead over the Polar Bears. It wasn’t until the 75th minute that senior Karol Boryka sunk a goal into the top right corner of the net from Potocnik’s assist to bring the score to 2-0.

Boryka credits the teams emphasis on

teamwork for its success on Saturday night.

“This game was about mentality,” said Boryka. “We proved to ourselves that when we all work for each other, there’s no limit to what this team can achieve.”

Although play remained intense throughout the rest of the game, the Blue Streaks worked together to successfully fend off all of ONU’s opportunities to score. Freshmen forward Dalton Browksy and midfielder Jacob Lombardo also helped bring the team to victory, contributing to the offensive play throughout. Junior goalkeeper Derek Jenkins had three saves, keeping his slate clean as the Blue Streaks recorded their third straight shutout in the midst of a 5-game winning streak.

“We knew Ohio Northern was going to be one of the better teams in the OAC and opening conference play with a win is crucial,” said Potocnik. “A win always feels good, but I am unbelievably proud of the effort everyone put in for the well deserved result. Beating ONU has given this team the confidence we need to continue to be successful down the road.”

JCU is now 8-3, and 1-0 in conference matchups. The Blue Streaks take the field next against Wilmington College on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Shula Stadium.

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Senior Brian Potocnik dribbles past an ONU defender in the first half of JCU’s 2-0 win over the Polar Bears on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Don Shula

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Senior defender Chrissy Garcia and the JCU defense have not allowed a goal in over four games after a 1-0 defeat on ONU on Friday, Oct 3.

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Extending its shut-out streak to four games, the John Carroll University women’s soccer team defeated Ohio Northern University, 1-0, on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Ada, Ohio.

A lone 80th minute goal from senior Chrissy Garcia made the difference. The defender unloaded a rocket off of her right foot, hitting the crossbar and putting the Blue Streaks over the top.

Senior goalkeeper Haley McDonald continued her hot streak, stopping all nine of the Polar Bears’ shots, earning her fifth shutout of the season.

It was the first game of Ohio Athletic Conference play for JCU, with game two on Tuesday, Oct. 7 against Otterbein University at Don Shula Stadium.

Having a 3-1-1 record at home entering Tuesday’s matchup with the Cardinals, along with holding the four match shut out streak, there was a definite shock throughout Don Shula Stadium when the Cardinals struck first in the 18th minute.

Otterbein senior forward Melinda Stemen finished off a shot just moments after a McDonald save, giving the visitors the early 1-0 lead.

Otterbein kept up the pressure for the

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entirety of the first half, peppering McDonald with shot after shot, but to no avail, as the saves from McDonald and the ability of the JCU defense to clear the ball on multiple occasions kept the deficit for the Blue Streaks to just one at halftime.

JCU came out in the second half determined to limit the Otterbein shots, and the defense did just that. Through the first 20 minutes of the second half, the Blue Streaks held the Cardinals to just three shots.

With all the momentum seemingly turning its way, JCU capitalized in the 67th minute when sophomore Preston Mendel evened the score at 1-1.

The Blue Streaks kept rolling, recording the next three shots of the game, before Otterbein turned the tide.

On that third shot by the Cardinals, a rebound off of McDonald’s hands was placed in by Jillian Strimbu to give Otterbein a late 2-1 lead.

Just over a minute later, the Cardinals netted one more to extend the lead to 3-1.

That would end up being the final score, as JCU dropped to 7-3-1 overall, 1-1 in OAC play on the season.

The Blue Streaks take the field next on Saturday, Oct. 11, when they travel to Wilmington, Ohio to take on Wilmington College.

JCU Men’s and women’s golf

JCU men’s and women’s cross coutry

Both the men’s and women’s golf teams rounded out their fall seasons this past weekend.

At the All-Ohio Championships. both the men’s and women’s cross country teams earned top-10 team finishes and indiviual All-Ohio honors.

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Brian Potocnik senior

Becky Rohwer sophomore

Tommy Michals senior

Haley McDonald senior

The midfielder played one of his best games of the season, helping the Blue Streaks defeat their rival and OAC powerhouse, Ohio Northern University. Potocnik contributed a goal and an assist during JCU’s victory.

The Lyndhurst, Ohio native was the top finisher for JCU at the All-Ohio Championships on Friday, Oct 3. Rohwer earned All-Ohio honors, placing 12th overall with a time of 23:09.40 as the Blue Streaks claimed 7th of 20 teams.

The Mentor, Ohio native carried JCU’s offense for much of Saturday, Oct. 6’s game against ONU. Michals ran for 172 yards on 32 carries, scoring the lone touchdown of the first half for the Blue Streaks in the squad’s 17-10 win.

Entering Tuesday’s contest with Otterbein University, the senior had put together a career best four straight shutouts.

During that stretch, the Blue Streaks held a 3-1-0 record.

McDonald recorded 43 saves over that stretch.

Men’s Cross Country Tadhg Karski senior Karski placed sixth overall at the All-Ohio Championships in Cedarville, Ohio on Friday, Oct. 3. He finished with a time of 25:54.56 as JCU claimed first place over the likes of the University of Mount Union and Oberlin College.

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Secret Service director steps down following breach Ashley Bastock Asst. Sports Editor

Julia Pierson, the first female to head the Secret Service, resigned on Wednesday, Oct. 1 after a political firestorm resulting from revelations in breached White House security many believed were putting the First Family in danger.

According to CBS, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said in a statement, “Julia Pierson, the Director of the United States Secret Service, offered her resignation, and I accepted it. I salute her 30 years of distinguished service to the Secret Service and the nation.”

Johnson appointed Joseph Clancy, former special agent in charge of the Presidential Protective Division of the Secret Service, to the position of acting director of the Secret Service.

Support for Pierson from the Obama administration began to wane after it was revealed that Pierson failed to disclose information about a security violation last month, according to the New York Times.

During this breach, an armed man was allowed to ride in an elevator with President Obama during a trip to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

Pierson allegedly told Obama immediately prior to the news breaking the day before her resignation. According to the New York Times, Pierson was interrogated in a congressional hearing the same day.

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Julia Pierson, former director of the Secret Service, speaks at a congressional hearing prior to stepping down. Her resignation follows multiple security breaches at the White House.

At this hearing, Pierson had to explain how an armed intruder was able to jump the White House fence and make his way to the East Room. Details were released about Omar J. Gonzalez, a former Iraqi war veteran who jumped the fence.

He ran across the north lawn of the White House, went through the North Portico doors and finally sprinted through the Entrance Hall before making his way to the Cross Hall East Room.

Gonzalez has pleaded not guilty in federal and district court appearances, according to the Associated Press.

After the hearing concluded, calls for Pierson’s resignation received bipartisan support

from both Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) among other members of Congress.

Despite the hearing, the tipping point for Obama came when he realized the White House was uninformed of the incident in Atlanta. The incident went unreported in the congressional hearings.

According to the New York Times, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement, “I think if there’s a serious breach of the president’s security, that we would anticipate that, at a minimum, that White House officials would be informed in a timely fashion.”

CNN stated that Pierson was originally appointed by Obama to take control of the

Secret Service in December 2013 following the Colombian prostitution scandal.

Pierson was not Obama’s first choice to take over the agency, according to the New York Times.

The position was first offered to David O’Connor, a longtime agency official who had recently taken a job as the head of global security for Bain Capital.

During the vetting process, however, it was revealed that O’Connor had been accused of using a racial slur during is tenure with the secret service in the mid-1990s. Despite being cleared of these accusations, O’Connor ultimately decided against taking the job, opening the way for Pierson.

In his statement, Johnson made sure to praise the work of the organization as a whole despite Pierson’s resignation, according to CNN. “It is worth repeating that the Secret Service is one of the finest official protection services in the world, consisting of men and women who are highly trained and skilled professionals prepared to put their own lives on the line in a second’s notice for the people they protect,” Johnson said.

According to the New York Times, despite his interim appointment, Johnson has said he will “appoint a distinguished panel of independent experts” to gather recommendations for a new director by Dec. 15.

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Protestors refuse to vacate central Hong Kong Carly Cundiff Staff Reporter

Thousands of pro-democracy protestors filled the streets of Hong Kong’s central business district during the first weekend of October, clapping and cheering even after they were given an ultimatum by the government: let city workers back into their offices, or else.

The activists, led by student groups, are demonstrating for universal suffrage in Hong Kong and the right to directly choose candidates for elected office, rather than having China choose the eligible candidates.

These new protests marked the eighth day of demonstrations in the semi-autonomous former Chinese city of Hong Kong.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the city has been plagued by student-run demonstrations protesting the leadership of Chief Executive C.Y. Leung, who they are urging to resign.

The protests are called the “Umbrella Revolution.” Protestors carry umbrellas to block tear gas and pepper sprayed by the police. Many are students and young adults from the group, Occupy Central with Love and Peace.

Joshua Wong, 17, started the protests on

Sept. 26. Wong is a student and leader of the Scholarism movement. He was arrested as a result of an earlier attempt to take over a government building. His arrest brought on a series of demonstrations.

Negotiations have broken down as the protestors refuse to leave the central area.

Occupy Central backed out of the talks with Leung.

According to CNN, a new wave of protestors recently flooded the square,which brought more police enforcement.

The students said they will not negotiate with the government. Leung has refused to resign.

In a televised broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 4, Leung demanded that the protestors disperse immediately. According to CNN, Leung ordered that the protests must cease

by Monday, Oct. 6 so schools can go back in session.

“There are numerous social problems to be solved,” Leung said. “But the proper way is through rational communication, finding commonalities and preserving differences– not through resistance on [the] street that worsens the problem,” he said.

Despite Leung’s warning, activists showed no signs of vacating the square.

Instead of tearing down barricades meant

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Protestors in Hong Kong react to a speech given by Joshua Wong after his release from police custody on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Protestors have occupied the square for two weeks. to impede any security forces, participants built them up after Leung’s announcement, making piles of metal around the perimeter.

The protests are unprecedented in Hong Kong, which has a high degree of autonomy from communist China. According to ABC, it has been known as a safe place for tourists and citizens alike, and for the amount of people to come out and the number of

clashes to take place is extremely unusual.

There have been many questions about what Beijing’s response will be to these demonstrations. While the Chinese capital usually deals with protests in a heavy-handed way, this is not likely to occur in Hong Kong.

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The Associated Press Charlottesville’s police chief said Sunday that an anguished statement from the parents of a missing University of Virginia student has given investigators the resolve to carry out a difficult search of hundreds square miles of countryside.

Police Chief Timothy Longo said that law enforcement is aggressively searching areas surrounding Charlottesville - many of which are mountainous, hilly or thick with brush - for Hannah Graham, who disappeared on Sept. 13.

A team of about 100 law enforcement officers and other trained searchers were combing through the countryside Saturday and Sunday looking for any sign of the college sophomore. Teams have been searching every day since Graham was reported missing.

On Saturday, her parents made an emotional plea for whoever is responsible for the 18-year-old’s disappearance to help find their daughter. In the videotaped statement, Sue Graham said: “Please, please, please help end this nightmare for all of us.” The Grahams also thanked law enforcement for their efforts.

Longo said the statement shows the “pain, the grief and the anguish” that the Grahams are going through. He read their words aloud to the search team on Saturday.

“They went out here yesterday with a clearer understanding of the importance of finding Hannah Graham,” he said.

Longo said that law enforcement has received more than 3,300 tips for their search.

He asked area property owners to check their

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Honolulu city councilmen Stanley Chang and Ernest Martin proposed on Thursday, Oct. 2 to rename a beach park in Oahu after President Barack Obama.

The park, currently known as Sandy Beach Park, is a popular bodysurfing spot on the east coast of Oahu. Obama reportedly frequented the park while growing up, and bodysurfed there while campaigning for the presidency in 2008.

If the park is renamed, it will be the first entity in the state of Hawaii to be named after Obama.

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Authorities have charged Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr. in the disapearance of Hannah Graham (above), an 18-year-old University of Virginia student who went missing on Saturday, Sept. 13.

land.

“If you have a well on your property, search that well. If you have an abandoned structure, search that structure,” he said.

Longo also said all-terrain vehicles, aircraft and mounted officers are searching rural Albemarle County, parts of which are hilly or mountainous.

“Lots of these areas are very difficult to get to,” he said.

Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., a 32-year-old Charlottesville man, has been charged with “abduction with intent to defile” in the disappearance of Graham. Police say forensic evidence also connects the 32-year-old Charlottesville man to the 2009 slaying of Morgan Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student.

Longo declined to answer questions on the case against Matthew. He also said he couldn’t discuss the investigation into Harrington’s death.

Sharon Jones, a canine handler and president of the nonprofit search organization Dogs East, has been assisting the search with a black German Shepherd named Gyro. Gyro is trained to detect the scent of any living human or body.

Asked about what challenges the searchers face, she noted the duration of the search and difficult brush that the dogs are trained to break through: “The dogs and the handlers are getting, just, tired.”

But she added, “As long as we’re needed, we’ll be here.”

Reza Baluchi, a peace activist and amateur runner, was rescued at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday, Oct. 4, after he attempted to run across the Atlantic Ocean in a “Hydro Pod.” Baluchi attempted to make a trek from St. Augustine, Florida to Bermuda, a voyage spanning over 1,000 miles. He used a “Hydro Pod,” which is massive inflatable bubble with mechanics similar to a hamster wheel.

The Coast Guard warned Baluchi of rough waters on Oct. 1, but Baluchi decided to continue his journey. However, he became disoriented after traveling 70 miles.

Baluchi was reportedly suffering from exhaustion, but was otherwise uninjured when he was rescued.

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Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States diagnosed with the Ebola virus, remains in critical condition in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.

According to NBC, Duncan is a Liberian native who was traveling to the United States to marry his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his 19-year-old son.

He contracted the Ebola virus in Liberia, but did not develop symptoms until arriving in the United States.

Over 3,400 people in West Africa have died from Ebola, the worst outbreak yet since the disease was first discovered in 1976, according to the CDC. According to BBC, nearly 7,500 infections have been confirmed worldwide, but the actual number of cases is expected to be much higher.

While Duncan is the first person to be diagnosed in the United States, three United States aid workers and an American photojournalist have all contracted the virus in Liberia. According to CNN, around 10 people who came into contact with Duncan are at a “higher risk” for catching the disease. However, they are not showing any symptoms.

Dr. David Lakey, commissioner of Texas’ department of state health services, commented, “We’ve been very busy the last 24 hours trying to make sure that everyone who has had potential exposure is identified and they have been evaluated.”

Currently, three nations are battling the Ebola virus. Along with Liberia, both Guinea and Sierra Leone are facing the deadly disease.

Editor’s Note: Information from NBC, BBC and CNN was used in this report.

AP

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (above) addresses a crowd gathered at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

World News Editor

Oklahoma prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case against Alton Nolen, who is charged with murdering his co-worker Colleen Hufford, beheading her on Thursday, Sept. 25.

According to NBC, Nolen is also charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, stabbing another co-worker, Traci Johnson.

According to Oklahoma police, Nolen was fired from his job at Vaughan Foods, a packing plant in Moore, Oklahoma, after Johnson argued with him “about him not liking white people.”

Immediately after his termination, Nolen re-entered his former place of employment armed with a knife. Nolen grabbed Hufford from behind and cut her throat, eventually beheading her.

He also stabbed Johnson multiple times, but she survived the attack.

According to BBC, Nolen was shot by reserve police and was transported to a nearby hospital. He “openly admitted” to killing Hufford and attempting to kill Johnson.

In the filing of Nolen’s sentencing, Cleveland County District Attorney Greg Mashburn said that he is pursuing the death penalty due to the “especially heinous, atrocious or cruel” nature of the crime.

According to NBC, he added that “there exists a probability that the defendant will commit criminal acts of violence that would constitute a continuing threat to society.”

According to the Associated Press, Nolen was arraigned on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and denied bond. He has not yet been appointed an attorney.

Editor’s Note: Information from BBC, NBC and the Associated Press was used in this report.

Photo from the Miami Herald

Baluchi used this “Hydro Pod” (above) during his attempt to walk across the Atlantic Ocean.

Connecticut

Construction on the final playground to memorialize the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 was finalized on Sunday, Oct. 5.

The Sandy Ground Project, a program designed to aid areas affected by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, funded the building of 26 playgrounds, each one built to memorialize one of the 26 victims.

The final playground is dedicated to Dawn Hochsprung, the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary, who died shielding the students and staff from an onslaught of gunfire.

It is located in Watertown, Connecticut, just minutes away from where Hochsprung’s grandchildren live.

Texas

Due to a law that was passed that forced 80 percent of Texas’ abortion clinics to shut down, abortion-rights attorneys expect “a showdown” at the U.S. Supreme Court.

According to the Washington Post, clinics throughout Texas are appealing the decision made by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court that requires abortion clinics to meet “equipment and building standards qualifying them as ambulatory surgical centers.”

This law, known as HB2, gained national attention when state senator Wendy Davis (DTexas) spent 11 hours attempting to filibuster it in 2013.

According to the Associated Press, HB2 forced over 30 abortion clinics to close, leaving only eight open throughout the entire state.

AP Editor’s note: Information from the Associated Press, Alton Nolen (above) is charged with murder and attempted the Washington Post, NBC and ABC was used in murder after beheading a co-worker on Thursday, Sept. 25. these reports.

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The Afterthought College is a business

Business in brief Ohio minimum wage increasing to $8.10

Megan Fenner

Asst. Business & Finance Editor

Since I moved into my dorm at John Carroll University, I’ve paid $80 in fines due to lost keys and lockouts. I’ll be the first to admit, I deserve the $75 fine for being careless and losing my keys. However, the $5 lockout fee is what troubles me.

During a fire drill, Resident Assistants went through each resident’s room and then locked our doors. My first instinct during a fire drill is not to grab my keys and lock my door. Yet, as I was walking with the RA who locked my room, she said that I’d need to pay the $5 fine.

I was shocked and offended to say the least.

After the problem was solved, I walked away and I thought: “college is a business.” It’s a business with hidden fees and revenue-hungry fine print policies.

I do believe that the students and the University have a mutually beneficial relationship.

Students or families pay tuition and John Carroll provides excellent education. We receive great job offers and John Carroll’s ratings go up. There are incentives for both parties, and that’s what business is. However, just like any business, there are things that go on behind closed doors.

It is widely known that unemployment plagues many college students. Am I naïve to believe that punishing them with arbitrary fines is wrong?

In Sam Freiberg’s column a few weeks ago, he wrote, “We need to pressure our school’s administration to disclose what they are spending our money on.” I agree. What funds do these fines funnel into?

In any business or organization, financial transparency is crucial. It builds trust and an understanding amongst all that are involved.

I understand that fines are a way to teach a lesson or to prevent further infractions, but there is a fine line between fairness and cheap shots. I do believe I was a victim of a revenue-producing cheap shot, and I’m sure I’m not alone.

Contact Megan Fenner at mfenner18@jcu.edu

Business Basics Ghosting

The practice of ghosting is a difficult crime to detect and prove, which explains why the term is so fitting.

By definition, ghosting is when two or more companies come together and manipulate the stock market by purposefully causing a decrease or increase in the stock price of a particular company. Companies that engage in this illegal practice expect to profit from the fluctuation in price.

Stock prices are expected to naturally compete with each other. However, ghosting eliminates the sense of natural competition and it creates disadvantages in the market trading system, which explains the illegality of the practice. While the participating companies may reap immediate benefits from ghosting, if and when they are caught, the companies and executives may face serious fines or imprisonment.

–Information compiled by Madeline Bain

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Ohio minimum wage workers will be receiving a raise in 2015. Wages will increase 15 cents from the current $7.95 rate to $8.10 for non-tipped workers. Tipped workers will also be receiving a raise from $3.98 to $4.05. This increase comes as a result of inflation. This also benefits the Federal Work Study students at John Carroll University because the minimum wage raise will also apply to their rates.

Vertu: the Bentley of phones

Vertu, a British company that produces handmade, luxury cellphones, released its latest project called the Aster last week.

The phone, which has a 4.7-inch screen with 1080p resolution and a 5.1-inch sapphire crystal, titanium and leather case, boasts a hefty price tag of $6,800. Vertu phones are most popular in Russia, Asia and the Middle East.

RadioShack hanging on by a thread The electronics company staved off bankruptcy as it received an immediate loan for $120 million from Standard General and Litespeed Management, a New York hedge fund. RadioShack’s overall numbers have consistently declined within the past four years. The company was close to filing for bankruptcy, as its shares are down 60 percent, trading for less than a dollar.

Editor’s Note: Information from Yahoo, the Plain Dealer, and Bloomberg were used in these articles.

Image from Yahoo.com

Résumé padding leads to hard fall Megan Fenner

Asst. Business & Finance Editor

When an individual compiles a résumé, he or she begins to develop his or her professional profile. From volunteer work to the type of degree listed, a résumé is a snapshot of who a person is and his or her credibility.

From the very beginning, students are taught that lying and cheating is wrong and unacceptable. Yet, in some cases, when students strive to become corporate executives, they seem to forget this lesson.

The employment market is more competitive than ever.

Top paying jobs and positions are only given to the best candidates. Yet, what happens when your Peter Shutz, CEO Porsche résumé says you’re better than you actually are?

In a recent New York Times article, it was revealed that Walmart’s Vice President of Communications David Tovar falsified his résumé, stating that he received an art degree from the University of Delaware. Tovar was in fact a few credits shy of completing the degree. He has since contacted the University to complete the necessary courses.

This discovery surfaced when a detailed résumé and background check was conducted prior to offering him a senior vice president promotion. Soon after the public announcement, Tovar made a statement formally resigning from the company. Tovar shouldn’t have had to learn the hard way.

In 2012, Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson was also fired for padding his résumé. Thompson claimed he held a double major in accounting and computer science from Stonehill College. During Thompson’s time at the school, intro to

“Hire Character.

Train Skill.”

computer science was the only course of its kind offered.

While Tovar and Thompson lost their jobs, Veritas Software suffered an immediate 20 percent loss in 2002 when news broke that CFO Kenneth Lonchar lied about his college degrees. Analysts ratings fell instantly. Lonchar claimed to have earned a degree from Arizona State University and a master’s from Stanford University. However, he only received an undergraduate degree from Idaho Sate University.

It is often argued that even though the executive lied about his or her degree, if he or she is doing a good job, then the person shouldn’t have to resign or be fired.

However, members of the companies affected by the deceitful employees point out that the lies taint the employee’s character and credibility. If the person lied about his or her education, what else have they lied about? Has she or he embezzled money from the company? What else is the person willing to do in order to get ahead?

While résumé padding normally begins early on, it may take years to face the reputable and financial consequences. Tovar’s case has made headlines at a critical time for students.

As college juniors and seniors begin applying for internships and corporate employment, it is important to maintain a sense of integrity. Peter Shutz, the CEO of Porsche, once said, “Hire character. Train skill.” Padding a résumé is an unethical business decision and a clear sign that a candidate lacks character.

Editor’s Note: Information from Yahoo, the New York Times, and BusinessInsider were used in this article.

Market winner, market loser Mylan Inc. vs. Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.

Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL) Mylan Inc. had an unusually high volume of activity on Friday, Oct. 3. This most likely is due to the fact that the pharmaceutical company increased its per-share earnings forecast for the year. Mylan Inc. closed at $50.23 on Friday, an 8.02 percent increase. 3. During after-hour trading, the company increased an additional 0.54 percent. The Pennsylvania based company has consistently posted an increase in revenue for the past four years. The company’s exceptional performance has analysts calling it a stock to buy.

Analyst Buy, Hold, Sell Ratio: 13:6:1

Graphic from CNN Money

Mylan Inc. experiences a dramatic increase in share price with an five day change of 8.51 percent.

Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (NYSE:DO)

Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc., a Houston, Texas based offshore oil and gas drilling contractor, suffered a 5.25 percent loss at the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 3. The company closed at $33, a $1.83 loss from the previous close. The company, which was founded in 1989, has been faced with analyst downgrades and decreasing target share prices. Since 2009, the company has consistently reported a decrease in revenue totaling nearly a $500 million decrease in revenue to date.

Graphic from CNN Money

Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. suffers a staggering 9.29 percent loss making it this week’s Market Loser.

Analyst Buy, Hold, Sell Ratio: 1:17:9

–Analysis compiled by Megan Fenner

Editor’s Note: Information from CNN Money was used in this analysis.

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U.S. natural gas production leading effort for energy independence

Oct. 9, 2014

Full disclosure

Conor Long Staff Reporter

tives. In many ways, natural gas is America’s next big plan to become energy self-sufficient.

Editor’s Note: Information from Forbes was used in this Out of all the fossil fuels we now have, liquid natural gas article. has received a great deal of attention in the past two years.

America is the world’s leader of production of natural gas, which has brought many benefits. We export a large amount of the natural gas we produce. However, we’re coming up with different and more efficient methods to use natural gas which will help benefit the world today.

For example, according to Forbes, Anheuser-Bush (the producer of Budweiser and many other beers) has recently decided to convert its diesel trucks to compressed natural gas. This came as quite a surprise to many because the cost to convert the trucks is quite high.

Although some of the money to convert may come from government grants, conversion is not a cheap process. But that is not what Anheuser-Bush is considering. If trucks were to fill up with natural gas at the pump today, the cost per gallon equivalent would be $2.85. According to Forbes, that would be 95 cents less than the diesel fuel drivers are currently putting in their vehicles.

Vehicles are not the only things subject to conversion. In past years, coal fired power plants that have been closed have been converted to natural gas fired plants. The graphic on the top right shows the difference in price between liquefied natural gas and other popular energy sources.

The amount of natural gas the United States produces is creating a much cheaper energy source than current alternaGraphics from the Energy Information Administration

Tyler’s Tips: GT Advanced Tech. (GTAT): In freefall Tyler Kempton Staff Reporter

GT Advanced Technologies is a diversified technology company with crystal growth equipment and solutions for the global solar, light emitting diode (LED) and electronics industries. The company operates in three segments: –polysilicon, photovoltaic (PV) and what it calls its “sapphire segment.”

It was anticipated that GT Advanced Technologies would manufacture the screen used for Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

However, before the newest iPhone’s debut, it was never confirmed that GT’s screen was part of the phone, but rather were going to be used in the highly anticipated Apple watch.

While the iPhone news was a let down, investors still had the Apple Watch to be optimistic about, right? Wrong.

On Oct. 6, GT Advanced Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to Investopedia.com, Chapter 11 bankruptcy is “a form of bankruptcy that involves a reorganization of a debtor’s business affairs and assets. It is generally filed by corporations, which require time to restructure their debts.”

This company is having severe difficulties. GT Advanced Technologies’ stock dropped about 93 percent in a few hours.

This translates to about a $1.5 billion company falling down to roughly a $100 million company in a single trading day.

Lean green profit machine Commentary by Robert Cameron Ian Gould The Carroll News

One of the most prevalent stereotypes of a professional money manager is the fat-cat, who only looks at cold profits and cash, and is a shrewd investor. Especially after the 2008 scandals, the general opinion of Wall Street seems to be that it will do anything for an extra buck in the bottom line profit.

This is why it might be a bit surprising to hear that Warren Buffett, in an online statement, explained another of his investment rules as looking at sustainability. According to Buffett, “a company must invest in the key ingredients of profitability – its people, communities and the environment.”

Buffett isn’t alone.

Last week, the Rockefeller Fund stated that it will divest fossil fuels down to only one percent of its portfolio. But why would businesses, which exist to make a profit, care about sustainability? The answer is that people like Buffett believe that profits go hand in hand with sustainability. Investing with sutainability in mind is not just an emotional arguement, but an investment strategy.

Understanding why sustainability investing works is just as important as understanding exactly what it is: especially since there are a lot of false connotations around corporate sustainability. Sustainability is not looking at

Sam Freiberg

Business & Finance Editor

Rising median incomes – an opportunity

The big news on the economic front this week? The median household income in 2013 recovered to 1995 levels – $51,939 per household. This should be great news, right?

Think again.

One of the tenets of modern economic policy in the United States holds that consumption drives growth. Our economy is no longer driven by industry like in the 1960’s; companies like Apple, JP Morgan, and General Electric now drive the modern American economy by creating consumer products and services. Apple makes phones and sells music and smart phone applications, while JP Morgan assists consumers in managing their finances. One of General Electric’s largest divisions is in consumer home appliances.

So, why are rising median incomes maybe not good news? Prices have increased asHow exactly this company has sunk this far is currently tronomically in the same time period. After unclear. Even though this news may seem gloomy, some supadjusting for inflation (using the value of the porters of the company may find a silver lining, including CEO 2013 dollar), something as simple as the averTom Gutierrez. age price of a gallon of gas has increased 94 Gutierrez stated in a press release, that “today’s filing does percent since 1995, from $1.80 to $3.50. not mean we are going out of business; rather, it provides us My favorite topic, tuition, has increased with the opportunity to continue to execute our business plan 61 percent since 1995, from an average of on a stronger footing, maintain operations of our diversified $18,712 to $30,094.

I will emphasize again, business and improve our balance sheet.” these prices are adjusted for inflation.

If you told me he only said this because he’s the CEO, So, what do these cost increases have to do I’d agree with you. But what if he’s right? What if this price with rising median incomes? Let’s attack this slaughtering is the buying opportunity of a lifetime? After logically.

If median household incomes rise, all, investors tend to overreact on news. Until more facts are corporations and colleges can raise prices even uncovered, only time will tell. further. That is a scary thought.

But what is even scarier is the underlying issue of wage stagnation. Statistically, when one of us graduates from John Carroll University, and if we have secured a full-time job, we will make either just as much or less than our parents did when they graduated.

If we spend 50 to 100 percent more for necessities than our parents did, and have the same or nearly the same income, our disposable income will be half as much. So, how will Image from CNN Money we stimulate the economy through spending This is the five day price chart for one share of GT Advanced on services and discretionary consumer items Technologies stock. It is down approximately 93 percent as like phones? We simply won’t be able to. of Monday, Oct. 6.

But why are wages stagnant? Most economists attribute the trend to “uncertain ecoEditor’s Note: Information from CNN Money and Investonomic conditions,” which is what corporations pedia was used in this article. say when they don’t want to invest in new the environment at all costs, but rather a combination of projects or human capital. In other words, “People, profit and planet.” It looks at the going concern when corporations want to accumulate cash, principle of accounting, the idea that a company needs to they distribute it to their shareholders in the be able to be in business for the forseeable future, truly form of dividends or share buybacks.

My argument is that if corporations want grasping a company’s ability to continue business.

When you invest in a company, you are not investing to be profitable, wouldn’t it behoove them to in its building or specific product, but rather the business stimulate the spending that drives their botprocess and leadership. A company could have the best tom line as much as possible? If the median product in the world. But, if it has bad employees, a CEO household made $75,000, the increase would who doesn’t care and a business plan that doesn’t market either be spent or invested, either of which and move it effectively, the business will fail. In short, would help increase GDP and corporation’s you need to look at more than just a graph or a couple of numbers. Rather, you need to truly understand the business bottom lines.

The logical conclusion is for corporations before investing in it. Sustainability investing is one way to raise wages and lower prices to stimulate to do that, by looking at the multiple aspects of a company that make it sustainable and not just for the environment. economic growth. But will corporations make the necessary sacrifices? I hope so.

The people and profits are important as well.

One important aspect of sustainability investing is that it Contact Sam at shfreiberg16@jcu.edu doesn’t throw out valuation models, but expands on them.

An investor does not only care about a company’s free cash flows, but also how these cash flows will continue If you or someone you know might be inthrough looking at how sustainable the business model is. terested in writing for The Carroll News Sustainability investing also looks at areas most valuation Business & Finance section, please contact models don’t, such as ethical and legal requirements. In Sam Freiberg at: shfreiberg16@jcu.edu or highly regulated industries, having a model that analyzes jcunews@gmail.com. how likely regulations are to increase risk in the business is extremely valuable.

We are looking for new writers who are Overall, sustainability is more than just hugging trees. ready to commit to making this section all It is looking at important aspects of business normally that it can be! forgotten in traditional finance. It is part of being not only an ethical person, but a good investor as well.

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THE TOP 10 WORST AND BEST Oct. 9, 2014

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HALLOWEEN CANDIES Halloween, the most notorious celebration of candy and all things sugar! The Diversions section takes a look at the best and worst halloween candies out there, what to hope for and what to disregard in the season of corn syrup and sweets!

Skull Lollipops

Nobody likes the taste of these horrendous suckers and it feels barbaric to even try them!

Gummy Fingers, Teeth and Eyes

Just plain disgusting. Also, why do gummy bears taste good and the gummy just tastes like cow hooves?

Sunflower Seeds

It is halloween, not a baseball game.

Wearable Jewelry

If you’re giving me an accessory, you better hope I don’t accessorize you in this section.

Candy Corn

Tastes like wax and is completely overrated.

Flavored Candy Corn

Take candy corn, No. 6, and make it worse.

Mellocreme Pumpkins

Taste like chalk dipped in dye and have the amount of glamour that a backed up sewage has.

Chocolate Coins

First off, they are quick to melt into pockets and bags.

Second, they taste like they were created at a plastics factory.

Pixie Sticks

Pure sugar? Lazy, unoriginal and signs of snoozeville.

It also tastes like pure sugar.

Wax Lips

Because nothing says Halloween and CANDY like wax lips! Get out of here, demon disguised as deliciousness!

WORST BEST

Carmel Apple Pops Worth the sacrifice of your teeth.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Bells

They scream Halloween yet in an autumn-like way.

Crystal Rock Candy

If you give this out...you are a savior.

Halloween Kit-Kat

Perhaps the chocolate is dyed, perhaps it actually tastes like something different...

Halloween Nerds

Admit it, you would eat these one at a time and make the box last for a hour just because you could.

Tootsie Roll Pops

Brilliant. Beyond our understanding of the combination of chocolate and flavor.

Reese’s P.B. Pumpkins So good.

Tootsie Fruit Rolls Ugh, deliciousness for months and days.

Pop Rocks

Classic staple.

Dollar Bill

At this point in my life, free candy is awesome, but a free dollar bill is even better. #GasMoney

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Oct. 9, 2014

Wisdom from a JCU Student:

“Don’t let the work get in the way of your dreams. College is about finding yourself, don’t forget to have fun!”

-Corinne Hendrock‘16

Cartoon Credit: Matt Hribar LAST WEEK’s

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WINNER: Sarah Boyd

Sarah was on her stuff when she picked up that last week’s toon was “Don’t” by Ed Sheeran! Congrats!

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

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

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Ugg-wearing JCU students up 10%

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Survey shows most students ‘can’t even’

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Match the artist with one of their classic lines from one of their songs! In doing so, take honor in thinking of some of the dopest men to take on hip-hop of late!

THE WINNING STREAK by Paige Diverta

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

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Editorial Run, not walk, to the nearest computer

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Recently, the Office of Alumni Relations rolled out the JCU Student Mentoring Network.

This program aims to give students the opportunity to connect with John Carroll University alumni, who have similar interests, for advice about post-graduate opportunities.

The program, which can be found on John Carroll’s website, only requires that users are current or recent John Carroll students with a registered JCU email address. From there, students can search for mentors using the various filters such as “fields of expertise” or “activities of interest.”

Every student, without exception, should explore this website and take advantage of its opportunities. This is the perfect application for turning an education into a post-graduate opportunity. Undergraduate students and recent graduates are best served by this program. This gives students a forum to directly interact with alumni who relate to students on various levels or through various interests. Students can reach out to multiple contacts in a variety of fields for information and advice for the future at any time.

Furthermore, the Office of Alumni Relations should be applauded for its efforts. Networking is often a difficult task for students. This program removes the hassle of finding and connecting with potential networking contacts, placing students in the driver’s seat.

This office exemplifies the ideal University department because it puts students first. The fact that it made such efforts to ease the networking process is highly commendable. Since it is a free service offered to students, there is no reason that students should not take full advantage.

Therefore, students should run, not walk, to the nearest computer to register for this important program. Through this program, students gain access to one of the least tangible, but most critical, tools for creating a career path.

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NOTABLE QUOTABLE

“Swimming is an important part of my life, but right now I need to focus on me as an individual.”

— Michael Phelps, on his recent DUI arrest

HIT & miss

Hit: It’s officially apple-picking season miss: It’s no longer shorts and sandals season Hit/miss: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an Iranian endurance runner from his failed attempt to travel 1,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in an inflatable ball miss: ISIS began an assault on the town of Kobane, which is critical because it rests on the border of Syria and Turkey Hit: Researchers discovered that nano robots may be the next weapon in the fight against cancer miss: Nearly 100 people are in quarantine after the Marburg hemorrhagic fever was discovered in Uganda Hit: The FDA gave a biopharmaceutical company permission to use an experimental drug to treat the American Ebola patient Hit/miss: The U.S. Supreme Court did not grant certiorari to any same-sex marriage cases for this term, despite speculation that a decision would be made miss: Twitter is suing the U.S. government over the ability to disclose national security-related requests it receives from user data Hit: The western half of the U.S. witnessed the rare phenomenon of a blood moon on Wednesday morning, in which the moon took on a reddish-orange appearance during a lunar eclipse; two more blood moons are expected in the spring and fall of next year, and may be the last for up to 300 years Hit/miss: U.K. authorities thwarted a terrorism plot aimed at Britain by arresting four suspects

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OURVIEW

Higl’s Squiggles:

Life lock Kara Simon

Social Media Manager

I love high achievers, ambitious people and those who respect hard work.

My friends who already have jobs and internships lined up for next year – awesome. Crazy kids with the 4.0 GPAs – way to go.

The guy who sits next to me in class with the marked up book who knows exactly what he wants to do in life – can I borrow your notes for the midterm?

This is not sarcasm: I love being around people who are just as driven as I hope I am.

But you don’t have to move so quickly, trying to set up your ideal life in a few easy steps.

In case no one’s ever told you before – and I’m sure they have because it’s the same phrase I hear every time my phone battery dies or there are no blueberry bagels in the caf – life’s not easy.

I think everyone’s to blame when it comes to trying to lock things in permanently. If I buy these Tory Burch riding boots, I’ll be set for life. I found one hat I really like and now I wear it to class every single day, even if it’s got some dirt on the back

and the brim is peeling off.

I’ve planned my future since third grade: I’ll study biology, go to med school right after and then work hard to make sure I get into the Cleveland Clinic. I’ll just disregard the fact that I actually liked the philosophy class the core forced me to take, because who has time for that?

Can I just enlighten you for one minute? You’re barely 20.

You may be 18 and sneaking in a few Nattys this weekend, or you may be 22 and oh so refined, sipping a vodka cranberry (let’s not stretch it) in Ohio City. Either way, you have your whole life ahead of you. Really. You could say that you have only lived a quarter of your life and you’d only have to make it to 80.

You could spend 20 years with three different spouses raising three sets of children by then (not that you would). You could make it to the edge of our solar system and almost all the way back. You could grow a full sized palm tree four times over (if you want to grow your own retirement beach).

Mark Twain was a steamboat captain, served in the army and mined for gold. Jimmy Stewart was an architect. Christopher Walken worked as a lion tamer

at a circus.

Don’t you want a story you can tell those adorable grandchildren?

Don’t get me wrong. As a senior, I’m stressing over the GRE and the LSAT, researching grad schools and meeting with faculty way more than anyone should. I plan to work hard and contribute something to society.

I think there’s more to life than having fun.

But I don’t plan to throw myself in the “life-career” bin so quickly. To be honest, I’m kind of up for some traveling, or developing a different set of skills.

Most people who know me know I’ve always wanted to try out being a postal worker delivering the mail for a week or two.

So I encourage you to at least consider trying some new things and don’t lock yourself in so quickly. Maybe for a year or two – maybe just one semester. Don’t stress so much about getting there quickly. Do you really even know where “there” is?

Remember, “there are plenty of fish in the sea;” “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy;” “you only live once;” “one day at a time, sun gon’ shine.

Contact Kara Simon at ksimon15@jcu.edu

Wonderword:

What does coxcomb mean?

“An old piece of English furniture”

“A comb used to groom a rooster”

“Leprechauns who ride unicorns”

Adam Tome, senior

Doug Krochka, senior

Sam Miihlbach, senior

Coxcomb: A conceited, foolish dandy

Cup of Joe:

Joe Ginley

Managing Editor

We were the lucky ones.

We grew up in a golden age of cartoons. “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Rugrats,” “Hey Arnold,” “Jimmy Neutron” and many others populated our childhoods.

Today’s youth are not so lucky.

Oct. 4 was a historic day. For the first time in over 50 years, Saturday morning cartoons were absent from the broadcast networks.

The demise of the Saturday morning cartoon has been a long time coming.

According to Gizmodo, NBC abandoned cartoons in 1994. CBS did the same

soon after, and ABC deserted animated programming in 2004.

According to Gizmodo, “the CW, a lower-tier broadcast network, was the last holdout.”

Cable and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ushered in the end of the Saturday morning cartoon.

In the 1990s, the popularity of channels such as Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network drew children towards cable.

With more options, advertisers stopped spending their money on Saturday morning ads with the networks.

Broadcast network stations didn’t air kids’shows for the benefit of the children: they showed cartoons to make money.

Money is all that matters in television.

Around the same time, the FCC began to strictly enforce its rule mandating that broadcast networks air at least three hours of educational programming each week. The networks dropped cartoons and filled Saturday mornings with edu-

Alexandra Higl Editor in Chief

I have a dream. Wait, hasn’t that been done before?

Scratch that. It’s more like a wish.

Actually, I take that back – it’s a prayer.

Will you please join hands?

To the Man Upstairs, this is my prayer: if one day, I would be so blessed as to have a daughter, I wish that she’s a nerd.

Yes, you read that right. A nerd. An intelligent, geeky, quirky human being – with suspenders and those glasses with the tape. The whole nine yards.

Okay, not so much the suspenders and glasses part. She’ll inherit her mother’s fabulous sense of fashion.

But we’re still sticking with the nerd part.

Before you call child services before I even have a daughter (and trust me, we’re looking at a good chunk of time), allow me to explain myself.

I come from a long line of mothers who prayed that their daughters would be nerds. Okay, it was just my mother – but still, you get the point. Way back when, circa 1999, my mom took me to one of those birthday parties where all the screaming children run rampant like a pack of wild animals. (Side note: this is not really something I’m looking forward to if I ever enter the far-off land of parenthood.)

My mom started talking to some of the other mothers at the party. Apparently, it was confession time. All the moms spilled their guts to one another, saying they had one prayer – for their daughters to be popular.

Well, my mom laid a Babe Ruth in the punch bowl when she confessed that she prayed I’d be nerd.

If I knew this tidbit of information then, I probably would’ve been a tad confused. Who wants to be a nerd? Why be the uncool, Hermione Granger of the class, when you could be the Regina George? (Sorry to mix movies on you).

What I realize is this: girls (and I suppose boys) who are nerds are just plain better. No, I do not have a “superiority complex.”

We end up better in the long run – no offense, cool kids.

And to be honest, nerds are probably easier to raise.

For starters, my mom didn’t have to worry about me going behind her

Please let my daughter be a nerd back and getting all cozy with boys.

Why get cuddly with kids with cooties when you could snuggle up with a nice book? If I had a nickel for every time I had a hot and steamy session with my Latin book on a Saturday night, I’d be rolling in dough. (Yes, conjugating verbs was crazy stuff).

But in all seriousness, nerdy girls don’t grow up too quickly. This, my friends, is one of the dangers of being a popular girl who’s way too obsessed with being liked. Unlike my classmates, I didn’t go on a Victoria’s Secret bra shopping spree when I was no longer flat-chested at the age of 12.

Who, am I kidding? We were all still flat-chested then.

Nerdy girls aren’t afraid to pave their own paths. They can think for themselves. They’re loners at times.

True, it can make for four painful high school years, but they gain a sense of independence – and, ultimately, a newfound confidence once they hit college.

They rake in the straight A’s, get most of their college tuition paid for and become the leaders of tomorrow.

And, odds are, they’ll find an intelligent significant other who’ll be on their level.

After landing a dream job because of their years of slaving away those Saturday nights with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one hand and a book about international relations in the other, they finally have more than enough money to go on those Victoria’s Secret bra shopping sprees – and now there’s actually a need.

So there you have it, folks. I pray that my daughter is successful. But sometimes gaining success, confidence and the ability to lead is a painful, awkward experience. Sometimes, you’re even laughed at for not conforming, and called a nerd.

But that’s life. And here’s the thing: nerdy girls are happy girls.

They realize what’s important in life.

They surround themselves with things they love (even if it’s big geeky books about ancient Greece). They surround themselves with the people they love (even if it’s a bunch of theater geeks who think that they’re life is one giant “Glee” episode).

And, they know how to unwind and have some fun: even if it involves staying in on a Saturday night bingewatching “The Big Bang Theory.”

Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

The end of an era

cational programs.

Streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu accelerated the process, giving kids unprecedented access to their favorite shows.

The death of Saturday morning cartoons coincided with the decline of the quality of animated shows.

The options were endless for Millenials growing up in the ‘90s. Shows such as “Rocket Power,” “CatDog,” “Pokemon” and “Dexter’s Laboratory” filled the airwaves.

Many of these classics survive only in our memories and on YouTube. Some, such as the “Fairly OddParents,” have survived and continue to air.

The cartoons that have been born since pale in comparison.

A few new animated series aren’t awful. “The Regular Show” and “Phineas and Ferb” are at least watchable. Most of the other “popular” shows, such as “Annoying Orange” and “Uncle Grandpa,”

are simply annoying.

I’m not a kid anymore, so I’m not the best authority on current cartoons.

Allow me to turn to one objective way to evaluate cartoons: their appeal to wide audiences.

The true genius of a masterful cartoon show is its ability to entertain a wide audience. Children often watch shows with their parents, babysitters, etc. The best programs, such as “SpongeBob” and “Scooby-Doo,” keep adult audiences captivated, too. Catchy jokes and memorable characters are important, but appeal is critical.

New shows just don’t have the same appeal. We can’t stomach turning on Nick or Cartoon Network: it just isn’t the same.

A lack of cartoon show options won’t negatively impact childhood. The steady decline of cartoons won’t result in a deprived childhood. The quality of parenting has far more impact on children than a simple cartoon show.

At the same time, I feel sad that my children won’t have the same experiences I did.

Saturday morning cartoons weren’t always a ritual for me, but they were certainly a treat. Even during the week, I looked forward to my daily dose of cartoons. When I was small, I couldn’t wait for “Thomas the Tank Engine” and “Blue’s Clues” (Steve was better than Joe). As I aged, I was all about “Arthur,” “Doug” and “Recess,” among others.

It’s unlikely that my kids will have the same wealth of awesome cartoon shows to watch. Hopefully, YouTube and Netflix will still be around so I can relive my childhood with my kids.

In the meantime, take some time to enjoy the glory days. I know I will. As Patrick Star once said, “Being a grownup is boring. I never got free-form jazz anyways.”

Contact Joe Ginley at jginley16@jcu.edu

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Childhood television shows 6. “The Amanda Show” 7. “Jimmy Neutron” 8. “Lizzie McGuire” 9. “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody” 10. “Boy Meets World” —Compiled by the Editorial staff

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Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor I have a confession to make – I’m kind of a bad driver.

Actually, in my defense, I am a good driver on the road. I just have a lot of problems with driveways and parking lots. When I say a lot of problems, I mean an embarrassing amount of problems.

Now, let’s just say I recently had one of these problems. If you have ever caused a car accident before, you know how badly it sucks. It’s hard to forget the moment of sheer horror when you realize what you have done, how angry the other person is and how empty your wallet has just become.

The worst part is the guilt that comes later, almost like an after shock. You think you’re alright and that everything will be okay, but then you go home and lay in bed and start thinking about it so much that you even start to dream about it.

It infiltrates your subconscious, and before you know it, you’re stuck in an awful mood that may or may not last the entire week.

I’ve been around that block a couple of times. It sucks just as bad every time. But, as always, there’s a moral to the story. Goodness gracious, when is there not a moral?

Here’s the big lesson this week – or at least a piece of advice: everyone should get into a car accident at least once in their lives. Now, I’m not talking about serious, lifethreatening car accidents. Please continue to avoid these at any and all costs.

I’m talking more along the lines of little fender benders, the kind of accidents that injure your pride more than anything else. To be clear, I’m not advising this out of spite.

This is not a sneaky attempt to get other people to make the same mistake as I did so I can feel better about it. I just really, truly believe that causing a fender bender teaches you some of the greatest lessons about responsibility and priorities.

Since I am still technically a “young one” in my parents’ eyes, I answer to them when something happens with the car. My dad is particularly the one who lays down the law and takes the charge in all

car-related issues. And, like 99 percent of fathers, he does not let me off of the hook very easily. Having to answer to my father after making an expensive mistake is always the hardest part.

When I was younger, I would do anything to avoid confronting him about something bad that happened.

I think, in this way, my father symbolizes the idea of responsibility. It’s a natural response to want to point fingers and deny any fault.

Like I mentioned in my column a few weeks ago, we always have a proclivity towards comfort.

Nobody enjoys disappointing or angering someone. But, that’s where that pesky little thing called responsibility comes in.

When I face my dad about a mistake I’ve made, it means I’m accepting responsibility. I look at my mistake right in its ugly face and say, “Yeah, that was me. I take full ownership of that.”

It’s easy to talk yourself out of doing that, especially when another person is involved. However, the more often you take ownership for your mistakes, the more respect you come to have for yourself. Furthermore, it’s kind of like burning your hand on the stove – after you do it once, it’s much less likely to happen again. Learning lessons, people.

Additionally, minor car accidents are also good reminders about your priorities in life. I always have the tendency of blowing things like that way out of proportion and letting it ruin my life for a little while. But, I’ve found ways to cope with that.

I think about the things in my life that mean the most to me. I think about all of my experiences, my memories, and most importantly, my cherished relationships.

I love my dad more than anything, and I know that despite his disappointment and anger over my mistakes, he’s still going to love me when it’s all said and done.

Same with my mom, same with my sisters, same with everyone I care about.

Life sucks sometimes. But, if it didn’t, I wouldn’t have any topics for my columns. I wouldn’t be a responsible, mature (mostly) college student. I would not be prepared to make the best out of my time in this world. The bottom line is, I take responsibility for my mistakes, I am sorry, and I am moving on.

Contact Grace Kaucic at gkaucic15@jcu.edu

Oct. 9, 2014

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Tim Johnson Editorial & Op/Ed Editor How did you fare on the last test you took?

If I’m dredging up bad memories by asking, consider the reasons why that might be a negative memory for you, instead of a positive one. Consider the time you put in to studying. If pangs of guilt are creeping into your mind, don’t be afraid. You’re surely not alone.

More often than not, I find myself associating the words “quiz” or “test” with “hope for the best” or “re-test.” While at times, this is just my lousy attempt to make an even lousier joke, I’d be lying if I said I always give my best effort. But why, if I don’t give my best effort on every assignment, do I still experience a sinking feeling when I don’t get an outstanding grade?

Therein lies the most important question that needs answering.

I’m focusing on schoolwork to emphasize my point here, but the underlying theme cuts across many facets of life. If you bear with me, I’ll try to show you what I mean.

On Tuesday, I experienced something that, while I never want to go through it again, I certainly learned a lot from. That experience, for me, demonstrated a problem that so many of us clearly don’t have the answer to. More often than not, people find themselves expecting the best out of situations, even

if they might not have worked towards making that a reality. This strangely contradictory situation is actually a natural inclination for many.

Throughout history, many different people have thought about this quirky phenomenon. More recently, this notion of believing in outcomes that, in all likelihood, will not come to fruition, is referred to as positive self-deception.

When you buy into a result that seems unlikely, you’re literally deceiving yourself. You’re effectively choosing to be delusional, even as your mind screams at you that you’re mistaken.

If you can identify with this sort of mental process, don’t be alarmed quite yet. Some scientists and psychologists argue that positive self-deception is not only completely normal, but also very useful.

Other scientists, of course, have different thoughts. But, consider this: if you believe something crazy and you’re motivated enough to work towards it, you might just be crazy enough to see it happen.

In a philosophy class I took freshman year, our professor explained that the rest of the week would be spent exploring the difference between optimism and hope.

Upon hearing this, I immediately rolled my eyes and assumed we would be wasting our time discussing two synonyms.

In that one short week, I ate my words and went back for a second helping. I began our first class on the topic by only half-listening, but by the end of that class, I was hooked. Optimism,

our professor explained, is a generalized “fingers crossed” mentality about the future. While you might be really wishing for some thing to happen, you don’t take action to make that belief a reality.

Hope, on the other hand, is the belief that buries itself deep down in your stomach and forces you to work to make that belief come true. So, the difference between the two is clear: optimism is passive and hope is active.

Think back to my earlier question: if I didn’t give my best effort, why would I ever expect the best result? It’s simple, I shouldn’t. And, neither should you.

Don’t simply just wish and pray something will happen. Adopting that approach isn’t just delusional, it’s outrageous.

If a piano is plummeting towards you from 50 feet in the air, being optimistic that it won’t hit you is certainly not enough to keep yourself from becoming street graffiti. Hope, however, increases your chances of living long enough to sue the person who dropped the piano.

It’s simple, really. Unless you’re committed to rolling up your sleeves to turn your goals into realities, stay at home.

At this juncture in your life, every opportunity in the world is within your reach. Nothing could be more exhilarating than the realization of that fact. As long as you commit yourself to your goals through active effort, you’ll find yourself breaking new ground that you didn’t think possible.

Contact Tim Johnson at tjohnson15@jcu.edu

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