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Vol. 92, No. 7

Anonymous writer warns John Carroll with homophobic letters Anthony Pero Campus Editor

“It is a proven fact that homosexuality is an evil act. It is a sick knowledge and a sickness of the mind.” This was the opening quote from a letter addressed to President “Barak” Obama, and given to students at the SUPB Drag Show on Oct 22.

John Carroll University’s Dolan Center for Science and Technology was the location for three instances of cryptic, homophobic letters on Oct. 4, Oct. 22 and Oct. 31. The author of the letters chose to remain anonymous and used the pseudonym, “Niko Philosopher.”

The first letters were found on Oct. 4, in Dolan Center for Science and Technology, and are focused on Darwinism. The second letters were found on Oct. 22, and were distributed at the SUPB Drag Show. The third and final letter on Oct. 31, was sent to faculty in their drop boxes and under their doors. Aside from the letters at the drag show, the majority of them were found in the Biology Department.

The letters were not the only form of communication. “Niko Philosopher” also wrote, “repent and follow Jesus, as he is the only perfect one” on a dry erase board in Dolan. According to a letter sent to faculty from University Provost and Academic Vice President, Jeanne Colleran, on Nov. 5, it is believed that the letters distributed on Oct. 31 were delivered between 6 p.m on Friday, Oct. 30, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

In response to the letters, John Carroll University Police Department increased patrolling the Dolan Center and launched an investigation immediately on Oct. 31.

After investigating the incidents and letters, the John Carroll Threat Assessment Team stated, “While the letters do not contain any statements making threats of harm by the writer toward others and do not seem to pose an imminent threat to people or property, the content of the letters are disturbing and the timing of their—distribution when most faculty, staff and students are not in the building—is of concern.”

The threat assessment team was assembled at John Carroll after the Virginia Technical Institute shootings in 2007. The team consists of Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and

A VERY SERIOUS WARNING: TO ALL ATHEISTS AND LAWMAKERS Dean of Students, Sherri Crahen; Interim Director and Staff Psychologist, Mark Onusko of the John Carroll Counseling Center; Director and Chief of the JCUPD Tim Peppard; Risk Manager Garry Hamony; Associate Professor and Associate Academic Vice President Jim Krukones; Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Alex Teodosio; and General Counsel Colleen Treml.

Each member was picked to represent the different areas of the University.

Brian Hurd, the Deputy Director of the JCUPD said, “We are certain that ‘Niko Philosopher’ is not a current student.” Hurd also stated the suspect may be an alumnnus of John Carroll.

Hurd said no crime had been committed, and stated that, “there was nothing threatening or disturbing since it was a viewpoint, but people perceived it that way.” He feels that it was not the content that was disturbing for some, but the way it was delivered late at night by an anonymous person when no one was around.

When asked about the language in the letter and what was disturbing, Colleran said, “First, it is important to stress that the letters do not state a direct threat to persons or property at John Carroll. The letter-writer makes claims about homosexuality that are neither factual nor fair. The letter’s tone and content does not fit with our core values, our code of conduct, our nondiscrimination policy or a diversity statement. Anonymous letters also are disturbing since the author will not engage in dialogue or stand openly behind his or her own views.”

While the letters addressed to faculty focused on arguing evolution and Darwinism, the letter to students states, “Homosexuality is Satanism; individuals who approve of homosexuality are also satanic people.” He continues, saying, “Anyone that is against God is an evil person like Satan.”

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sherri Crahen said, “Part of my role is to recognize that individuals have the right to free speech, so while someone might write something in a letter that I personally do not agree with, that doesn’t mean an individual does not have the right to express their opinions.”

Student Union President, senior, Cole Hassay, responded to the situation stating, “People should be allowed to freely express themselves, regardless of their beliefs. Even though some of us may have differing viewpoints on things, it is important to always be respectful of one another. One reason I love John Carroll is because students here seem to always be willing to have open discussions on issues, regardless of their contentiousness.”

In response to the question of the openness of John Carroll’s campus to the public, and if there should be stricter guidelines, Crahen said, “John Carroll is pretty public about lectures and events, and we will publicize if someone is doing an event on campus and the public can attend these. Sometimes this will attract an individual who has opposing viewpoints. Not everyone is going to agree.”

She continued to say, “That raises the question of if we want to have a swipe card to get into the buildings after a certain time. However, we do have many lectures at night, and we love to have the public on campus.”

In her 30 years of experience of handling student affairs Crahen said, “It is always good for all of us, students, faculty, and staff to be aware of our surroundings so if we notice something that seems out of place we can do something about that. The Provost communicated information about what was happening, and I think that made a lot of sense.”

Crahen says, “The reality is our students are here. We do a lot of training called Bi-standard Intervention Training, (BIS) that training is to help students intervene if they’re in a situation where, such as seeing someone who had too much to drink, or have a friend who has a mental health issue and those same skills can be applied to situations like ‘Niko Philosopher’.” In the

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Review of “6 Characters in Search of an Author”, p. 6.

President Obama halts building of Keystone XL Pipeline, p. 13.

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Campus Briefs Rape Culture and Possibilities for Resistance lecture

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The Department of Philosophy is sponsoring a lecture called “Rape Culture and the Possibilities for Resistance.”

It will take place on Monday, Nov. 16 in the Jardine Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center.

The event begins at 6 p.m. and focuses on self defense, as well as Title IX. Speaker Ann J. Cahill is a philosophy professor at Elon University. She has written two books regarding the subjects of rape and objectification.

Her expertise include issues of feminist philosophy, philosophy of the body. She currently is creating new analyses of common concepts of issues such as sexual violence and objectification.

This lecture is open to students and faculty.

Free Screening of “Poverty, Inc.”

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The film, “Poverty, Inc.” will be shown on Thursday, Nov. 12.

“Poverty, Inc.” challenges the idea that systematic foreign aid-giving is the solution for development.

It includes over 150 interviews that were shot over a four-year time span in 20 different countries.

The film lasts 94 minutes and begins at 7 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology.

An informal discussion will follow the film. With any questions or for more information, contact Suzanne Ondrus, lecturer in the women’s and gender studies department, at sondrus@jcu.edu.

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Student Union passes bill regarding core course offerings Elissa Filozof Staff Reporter On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Student Union passed a new bill that, if approved by the University, would mandate academic departments to include information on their online and printed course listings as to whether a course is offered exclusively during either fall or spring semesters.

The bill is one of many student propositions which have passed through the student legislative group so far this year, concerning the accessibility of academic resources available for students.

Junior senator Madison Chickos, who authored the bill, explains her reasoning for bringing the issue to the attention of the Student Union. “I decided to do this after I had gone to schedule for my spring semester and found out that five of the classes I need to have taken to be able to graduate are only available in the fall, and I only have one fall left.”

Chickos continued “I discovered that many of the courses I need are always only available in the fall, and students are not given this information unless they specifically ask about it themselves, which is incredibly frustrating.”

Chickos said she “proposed that departments that regularly only offer classes in one semester should have to put that information on their websites and in pamphlets.”

This way, students can more easily proactively plan their four-year course agendas instead of simply “waiting and hoping that their classes will be available when they need them to be.” She hopes her initiative will help fellow students whose own programs of study require them to take courses offered solely in the spring or fall.

Among the Student Union senators who sponsored Chickos’ bill are junior Alyssa Lazarchik, sophomore Mario Volpe and sophomore Benjamin Goodman.

Goodman writes that although he was not personally involved in the creation of the bill, he was “absolutely behind it as a sponsor.” He said, “I came into John Carroll with 42 credits, placing me academically as a sophomore-and-a-half

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This bill is among several that Student Union passed at the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The bill was passed because students have had problems in registering for courses that may not be available during fall or spring semesters. in my first semester on campus. With my advanced status, I wanted to do as much as I could and am hence a dual sports studies-Spanish major with a minor in business.”

Goodman continues, “I know of many other students who came in with outside credit as well, who have the same goals as I do or want to graduate early.”

For students like Goodman, knowing when certain classes are offered is a crucial factor in being able to graduate early or take on an increased credit-hour load in order to pursue an advanced degree. “[The bill] allows better future planning and prevents confusion on class offering times,” he explains. “It would do wonders to help all of the people who came in with credits as well as the other overachievers like myself.”

The bill, which passed unanimously will most likely not go into effect until either the spring semester or following fall semester, as university materials need to be updated and reprinted.

New bill requires reason for expulsion on transcripts Julie Hullett Staff Reporter On Tuesday, Nov. 3, John Carroll University’s Student Union passed a bill regarding expulsion. If approved by the Dean of Students Office, the bill would require the transcript of an expelled student to state the reason behind their expulsion. This is different from the previous policy, under which expulsion was not discussed in detail.

Student Union passed the bill for two reasons. The first reason occurred on Oct. 13, when Student Union held a panel to gauge students’ opinions, the majority of students believed that cases of expulsion should be included on someone’s academic transcripts, because these policies would help and prevent sexual assault in the future.

A multitude of factors caused Student Union to discuss revising the expulsion policy. President of Student Union, Cole Hassay, explained his reasoning for improving this procedure.

Hassay said, “We believe John Carroll University has done a fairly decent job at handling sexual assault cases [in terms of expulsion] but it doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for improvement. We wanted to look at it and explore if there are any options that we could take to make the policies better and match what the student body feels more appropriately.”

This bill will make sure that a few lines will be added to someone’s academic transcript that explains his or her expulsion. Junior Student Union Senator Madison Chickos, a key writer of the bill, specifies the changes.

“There will be three options for the reason for expulsion,” said Chickos. “It will be academic misconduct, nonacademic misconduct and violation of the interpersonal violence policy.”

Academic misconduct includes offenses such as cheating or stealing test questions. Nonacademic misconduct involves infractions like starting a fire or extremely excessive drinking on campus. Stalking and sexual assault are examples of violations of the interpersonal violence policy.

All Student Union senators voted on this bill. It passed in Student Union but is awaiting approval by the staff of the Dean of Students Office. If they approve the bill, it will not be implemented until the next academic school year.

Despite the majority of the JCU community who support the disclosure of expulsion records, some students feel that this information could ruin someone’s future opportunities in college and thereafter. Junior Nikki Marcelin, claims that revealing the details of a student’s expulsion will cause problems for them for the rest of their life.

Marcelin asserts, “I do not agree with the new expulsion rule. Putting an expulsion on their record could prevent them from going to a different school and having a new beginning. It’s not fair to put it on their record. They might not be able to get a new opportunity somewhere else. ” Members of Student Union believe that this bill has more benefits than disadvantages. Sophomore senator Nicholas Baker described why he supported the bill, “This bill will increase campus safety by showing awareness and holding people accountable for their actions.”

Senior class senator Daniel Mascio agrees with Baker on the intended goals of this bill, “Students will be more conscious of their actions by knowing that there could be bigger repercussions…if those actions ultimately lead to expulsion.”

John Carroll is not the first university to pass this type of bill. Universities across the country have been making expulsion more transparent to keep campuses, students and faculty safe.

Campus Safety Log

Nov. 6, 2015 A student from Murphy Residence Hall reported at 9:16 p.m. that unknown persons entered her dorm and stole property while she was at her home.

Nov. 7, 2015 At 4:39 p.m., an unknown person was reported as stealing a student’s locked bike from behind Dolan Residence Hall.

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

Oct. 30 , 2015 A resident of Bushnell Rd. reported a burglary at 3 p.m. Someone broke into the home while the resident was gone and stole several items. The total loss is estimated at over $1,000.

Nov. 1, 2015 At 9:47 p.m., the manager of Rascal House Pizza on Warrensville Center Rd. reported four men in Halloween masks entering the restaurant and throwing eggs at the employees. They proceeded to then egg the outside of the building and fled on foot.

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

Campus 3 Student Union welcomes new Executive Board members Nov. 12, 2015

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Erin Kiley Staff Reporter

VP for Student Orgs: BEN GOODMAN

President:WILL HUDSON

The new Student Union President is junior Will Hudson.

This political science major has experience in the forms of Vice President for Student Organizations and senator of the class of 2017, where he chaired various organizations. Hudson has been off campus this semester undergoing successful bone cancer treatment, but he will be returning for the spring semester. Upon his return, Hudson explains that he will be “the official student liaison and delegate in all student affairs with faculty, staff and administration.” Hudson says, “All I really want to do is serve these great students to the best of my ability by being open-minded and truly listening to all John Carroll students and doing what is best for them.”

This sophomore is majoring in sports studies and Spanish and minoring in business.

Goodman has held a role as Student Union Senator. As the facilitator for funds, communication and logistics related to student organizations, Goodman explains, “I believe that involvement in good student organizations are the difference between great and awful college careers.”

Executive VP:ADRIENNE METZGER

VP for Communications: KATIE CAVASINNI

Metzger is a sophomore who is majoring in political science and minoring in communications. Metzger’s experience as former Vice President for Communications inspired her to continue improving the JCU community. She specifically “loved connecting with the student body.” As Vice President, Metzger will assist the President as well as oversee the senators. She hopes to create a good relationship with the student body. She says, “I want to advocate on specific issues and concerns of the student body and make changes that will benefit the future of John Carroll.”

The new Vice President for Communications is a junior and English Literature major Katie Cavasinni She is the current junior class senator at JCU. In her new position, she will manage the Student Union website and newsletter while encouraging attendance at weekly student union meetings. Cavasinni says, “I think it is very important that Student Union hears the input of as many students as possible.”

VP for Programming: SHANNON POPPE

VP for Business Affairs: NICHOLAS BAKER

Baker is a sophomore accounting major and political science minor. Baker is a class senator, and the Chairman of the Dining Services Committee. This experience prepared him for his new responsibilities of managing the Student Activity Budget and reimbursements. Baker hopes to get more people involved in decision making. He says, “I would like to expand the committee to add a few more voices to the process of allocating the Student Activity budget.”

Junior Shannon Poppe is the new Vice President for Programming.

She is double majoring in human resource management and business management. Poppe has served as the Human Resources Coordinator and Major Events Coordinator on the executive board. In her new role, she will select and oversee the SUPB executive board and their event planning. Poppe is hoping to improve SUPB relations with student organizations. She says, “To create and implement a process for [collaboration] would increase communication and better the relationship between SUPB and other organizations.”

VP for Judicial Affairs: PATRICK BUCYANA

To keep up on student government, attend Student Union Meetings at 5 p.m. in the Jardine Room.

Junior Patrick Bucyana is a political science major and philosophy minor. In his new position, he will be Chief Justice of the Student Union Hearing Board. Bucyana hopes to make his board an example of the code of conduct through extended board training.

He explains, “I want every single one of us to realize that we have a common-interest in having this code of conduct because without it we would not be able to work together as individuals part of the same community.”

Editor’s Note: All pictures used were provided by each Student Union Executive Board Member.

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‘14-‘15 school year, Crahen said that they trained 636 in BIS, including second semester freshmen who planned to return to live on campus their sophomore year. The training will occur again in the spring.

In response to a question about Diversity Week and another incident that could occur similar to what happened at the SUPB Drag Show, Colleran stated, “I believe in our community, and I trust that the events during Diversity Week will garner the participation and appreciation they deserve. At John Carroll, we do not just ‘welcome’ people of diverse backgrounds: they are us.”

Currently, the investigation is still open and there are no new leads into who “Niko Philosopher” is.

Crahen says, “We would hope they would include their full name. Having a false name isn’t owning it. If you have a strong opinion, and you want to engage in a civil conversation or debate then you should take responsibility, but to do something anonymously is not doing that and taking the easy way out.”

Niko ended his letter, with a warning, stating, “If you are not going to repent, you are going straight to hell, and even though you don’t believe that, you will see that for sure because God is the proven creator of the human being as history proves.”

Deputy Director Brian Hurd of JCUPD confirmed on Nov. 10 that they have a suspect who they believe is responsible, and they are working to confirm this now.

Editor’s Note: If you see a crime, or witness unusual activity, contact JCUPD at 216-397-1234, or dial 911. To be involved with the Bi-Standard Intervention training, contact Sherri Crahen at scrahen@jcu.edu. For updates and developments on this story, follow The Carroll News on Twitter, @TheCarrollNews.

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Campus Calendar : Nov. 12 - Nov. 18 Thursday

Cultural Night from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center atrium.

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Friday

“Streak the Center” in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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Craft Night featuring Mass in St. Francis mitten making in the Chapel at 6 p.m.

D.J. Lombardo Student and 9 p.m.

Center atrium from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

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Tuesday

“Recipe for Success” “Rape Culture and and value of second Possibilities for chances presentation Resistance” lecture in the Jardine Room of the at 6 p.m. in the Dolan D.J. Lombardo Student Center for Science and Technology.

Center at 6 p.m.

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GYN clinic at the Student Health and Wellness Center from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Campus Textbook sharing program seeks to reduce cost for students

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Elissa Filozof Staff Reporter

The textbook sharing program at the Grasselli library allows JCU students to borrow a textbook free of charge for two hours. The program is in its third year of existence and is growing in popularity.

The program came about originally through a marketing study conducted in 2012 by student support professional Tia Pearson for one of her Master of Business of Administration classes. The data from the survey, Pearson says, was overwhelming and revealed that there was a significant number of students with financial needs for classroom materials—namely textbooks.

Feedback from faculty members seemed to generally corroborate the survey results. Despite Pearson and library coworker Adam Green’s efforts to obtain a grant for the program, it went unfunded for some months until Michelle Millett, who was newly appointed as library director, decided to allocate it an initial budget.

“It was very challenging at first,” Pearson explained.

“The program was supposed to be self-sustainable, and we were totally reliant upon donations from students to build our textbook collection. For various reasons, depending on donations did not turn out to be highly successful. We also had issues with support from the faculty initially, so we had to educate them on the importance of what we were trying to do.

“We wrote to publishers asking for book donations, with partial success,” adds Green. “At first, we partnered with the Student Union, which had a raffle for donated books. Donations can be chancy though, because many students rent books and want to return them later on, or they borrow books, and so on,” Green continued.“We moved on to more buying, more of a library-driven approach; we had a specialized budget within the library just for the program, and we made purchases based on that.”

This purchasing initiative is what Pearson identifies as the program’s “second phase.” She explains that they now “really rely on marketing—‘Inside JCU,’ e-mails, word-of-mouth, posters—to promote more student usage of the program. Tour guides mention it to incoming students.”

Although the program still readily accepts donations from students and professors, its leaders are attempting to focus the emphasis of the ‘book-providing’ more on the library rather than on students.

Although the program has been “hugely successful”—indeed, “the stats raise every year,” according to Green—it is not without its lingering challenges.

“One of the main difficulties is keeping up all the

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The textbook sharing program has continuously grown from student donations since it started three years ago in 2012.

“Thankfully, more faculty have been involved recently,” current editions,” says Pearson. “Some of our textbooks are Green says, “which is a big help. They need to know how the previous edition. So what we do is go through them to see important their support is.” The program is, after all, highly if the material is still relevant, as sometimes a publisher will popular; he claims that some of the books they have get only change a chapter or a couple of pages in a newer-edition checked out 200 times a semester—especially the mathemattextbook. We also communicate with faculty members; asking if it is okay if students use the previous edition.” ics and sciences ones, which tend to be very expensive at the Pearson, Green and others involved in the program bookstore price. actively seek student feedback and posting on Facebook to “What we see oftentimes is the same student come into poll student textbook wishes. Additionally, once new books the library everyday and check out the same book to use for have been purchased and stocked in the library, Pearson a couple of hours, as an alternative to purchasing a personal says that for that first week they still accept any remaining copy of that textbook for themselves.” textbook requests.

To borrow a book, students come to the library desk, view If a specific textbook is asked for a number of times, the textbooks, which are displayed behind it and select one to Pearson will use the program’s budget money to order the use for a window of two hours. It is Pearson’s hope that stubook. She clarified a few of the requirements for the program, dents and faculty alike understand the benefits of the program. saying, “classes have to be offered every semester; we look “This can be a really useful resource: it’s open to everyfor the books to be over one hundred dollars, and there needs body; and the library is open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. We are to be many students taking the course.” always telling people, the more you share, the more the textPearson and Green hope the program and budget will book sharing program grows, and eventually we might be able grow in upcoming years. This will mean that the textbook to offer everybody’s textbooks,” said Pearson. program will able to provide textbooks for everyone, includFor more information on the program, contact Tia Pearson at TPearson@jcu.edu, and Adam Green at AGreen@jcu.edu. ing graduate students.

Student Union passes new bill requesting policy change New bill requests the University change wording of sexual consent policy from nonverbal to strictly verbal Laura Bednar Campus Editor

When Student Union held a sexual assault forum in October, the majority of students in attendance agreed that nonverbal consent is not consent.

In response to the forum, a bill was passed on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Student Union meeting that Student Union President Cole Hassay explains as a “request that JCU have a verbal consent policy, which would essentially require a ‘yes’ from both parties involved. The request for a verbal consent policy is the request for more definitive language.”

This bill won with a 10-4 vote among Student Union members. Those in opposition were senators Dan Mascio, Jace McGavern, Kevin Gaul and Sam Alai.

“In the opinion of the majority of the senators in Student Union, a verbal consent policy would create less ambiguity in cases of sexual assault,” said Hassay.

Matt Hribar, vice president for programming in Student Union explained that the Student Union, as well as students, believes that current University standards are “not very definitive and leave a lot to be desired.”

The current University policy in the community standards manual at John Carroll states that “consent is mutually understandable when a person would consider the words and or actions of the parties to have reached an agreement to engage in the particular sexual activity.” This policy also goes into detail about how an individual is not able to give consent if under the influence of alcohol or drugs or incapacitated in any way. “‘Nonverbal’ can mean different things to different people. Words make it more black and white. [The bill will] eliminate the gray area in serious situations,” said freshman Xavier Rivera.

The manual continues, “In absence of mutually affirmative words or actions it becomes the responsibility of the initiator to obtain affirmative consent from the other person.”

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Sherri Crahen explained that those in opposition to removing nonverbal consent from the policy believe students could feel verbal consent is impractical. She stated, “The fear is that they will not follow the steps because nonverbal consent feels more natural.”

“Body language shouldn’t be consent. The only ‘yes’ is a verbal one,” Hribar continued “Those affected by sexual assault deserve better than broad or confusing language.”

Crahen said, “The bill feels premature. I was hoping we would have more opportunities for more students to be a part of the discussion.”

Hassay and Student Union senator, Madison Chickos, started planning this legislation regarding sexual assault at the beginning of the semester. “After gauging the student body's opinion and looking into current sexual assault policy on campus, we felt the bills we passed would improve campus policies,” said Hassay.

This bill has been an interest of Chickos; as she has known people who experienced sexual assault firsthand. As a sociology and psychology double major, she came across significant statistics in her classes. She explained that 1 in 6 women will be affected by sexual assault and 1 in 33 men will be affected in their lifetimes. “People don’t think these things are an issue on a little Catholic campus, but they are,” said Chickos.

Student Union plans to bring more awareness about the issue of sexual assault through the revitalization of the “It’s on Us Campaign.” This is a national campaign that encourages universities to take a stand to prevent assault and focuses on bystander intervention.

The procedure for making policy changes begins with staff in the Dean of Students office making a proposal to the vice president of student affairs. After that, faculty will have a consultation with the office of legal affairs and the Title IX coordinator.

Before making any decisions, staff in the Dean of Students office researched the policy change over the summer to determine what the best practices are. “We take this very seriously,” said Crahen. “It is an important conversation.”

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JCU presents “6 Characters in Search of an Author” Dwight Venson Staff Reporter

PLAY REVIEW “6 Characters in Search of an Author”

Inspired by the chaos of the 1921 riots in Rome, Luigi Pirandello’s boldly dramatic piece “6 Characters in Search of an Author” still manages to captivate audiences to this day. The Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theater Arts at John Carroll University now has the pleasure of presenting a more modern version of the play on stage in the Kulas Auditorium.

Director Karen Gygli, associate professor of theater at John Carroll University, stated, “Directing this particular show turned out to be a lot of fun.” Gygli seemed to make good use of the entire auditorium through the strategic movement of the all student cast. They moved about the stage and down into the aisles to bring the audience members into the rush of their fictional reality.

In this way, viewers are spectators behind the scenes on the set of a completely normal but entirely different stage production coincidentally by Pirandello.

The play depicts actors preparing for their next scene and a very angry director, played by freshman Allie Sparrow, who seems to be having a bad day as she yells out directions to her poor assistant, played by sophomore Bre’Onna Mays-Taylor.

Suddenly, the rehearsal is interrupted by the eerie appearance of a mourning family dressed in black. They are six lost souls demanding to not only tell their tragic tale, but to relive every moment of it in their own production before the surprised cast and crew. They simply desire an author who will write down their story as they tell it.

As the show progresses, there is a hilarious battle between the family and the initial actors.

Then it is ultimately up to the director to decide who has what it takes to act out this compelling story as the audience watches the appalling details unfold and tear the family apart.

“The drama is in us and we are the drama,” was one of the many interesting and powerful lines spoken by sophomore Mitchell Clifford, who played the father of the strange clan.

Clifford stood out with his impressive delivery of very long monologues, which he fearlessly tackles. He is accompanied by tremendous talent on the stage including freshman Elissa Filozof who played the deeply mourned matriarch of the family, and junior Dereck Sullivan as the extremely disillusioned son.

There also were two young faces added to the stage. Shaker Heights resident, Nick Bilkie played the Little Boy while the adorable sevenyear-old Lucy Beck held her own onstage with the college actors as the Little Girl.

The child actors added to the mystery of the family in black, as neither of the children spoke any lines and sorrowfully walked around the stage.

The star of this show was junior Veronica Zielinski. She did an excellent job of portraying the role of the angry step-daughter. It was Zielinski’s variety of raw emotion that sent chills throughout the auditorium, grabbing the audeince’s attention. She commanded the stage, using her character’s strong rage and sorrow. Her pain and suffering could be felt through the sharp delivery of her monologues.

It was the monologues that turned out to be the toughest challenge for the cast of this production of “6 Characters in Search of an Author.”

Towards the beginning of the show there was an obvious sense of this challenge as some of the actors stumbled over the wordy phrases but, in theater, the show must always go on.

Gygli noted after the show, “The actors did have some trouble with the piece because it is very wordy. However, I think that this will be a great production as they work to get through it.”

The cast proved to be very professional and did not let Pirandello’s challenging writing affect their performances. To that, all the actors in this performance should be commended.

“6 Characters in Search of an Author” will be performed on Friday, Nov. 13th and Saturday, 14th at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the Kulas Auditorium.

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The Tim Russert Department of Communications and Theater Arts welcomes “6 Characters in Search of an Author,” under the direction of Karen Gygli, with strong performances by sophomore Mitchell Clifford and junior Veronice Zielinski.

Leave your masks and lightsabers at home Theaters implement dress codes for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” screenings Anne Ertle The Carroll News

A ban on masks and face paint has been implemented at Cinemark and AMC theaters, while lightsabers have also been newly banned at Cinemark.

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Two of the largest movie theater chains, Cinemark and AMC, will be implementing dress codes for its showings of the upcoming film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which opens Dec. 18, 2015.

Cinemark revealed its restrictions in fine print on the bottom of promotional posters, reading, “Star Wars” costumes are welcome. However, no face coverings, face paint or simulated weapons (including lightsabers/blasters) will be allowed in the building.”

AMC’s rules are detailed on their website, where the company wrote, “AMC does not permit weapons or items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience. Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but we do not permit masks. In short, bring your lightsaber, turn it off during the movie, and leave the blaster and Darth Vader mask at home.”

The news is sure to disappoint some “Star Wars” fans as it limits their wardrobe choices and could result in costumes that might not make for the most accurate replications of their favorite characters.

Ryan Noonan, director of corporate communications for AMC Theaters, said the policy is not just for the new “Star Wars” film.

According to USA Today, Noonan wrote in an email, “The first two sentences of the AMC statement is our standard costume policy all of the time and has been in place for a number of years, applying to all movies, without any significant negative feedback from guests.

For example, one of the most iconic characters of the franchise, Darth Vader, is notorious for his head-covering black mask. Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Chewbacca and Storm Troopers are a few other notable characters that require masks and face paint to complete the costumes.

The accessory restrictions come in light of security concerns. Theaters are more cautious after the 2012 shooting in Aurora, Colorado, when a theater showing “The Dark Knight Rises” faced an attack from gunman, James Holmes.

The most recent shooting at a Lousiana screening of “Trainwreck” last summer has also caused theaters to implement stricter security services.

Following the 2012 shooting, Regal Cinemas, who has yet to comment on whether or not they will restrict customers’ costumes for their showings of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” began checking and screening bags before patrons were allowed into the theater.

Regardless of the costume restriction rules, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is sure to draw record crowds.

Editor’s Note: Information from Cleveland.com, The Hollywood Reporter and USA Today was used in this report.

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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” premieres in theaters on Friday, Nov. 20. This is the final installment of the Hunger Games series, based on the science fiction novels by Suzanne Collins.

However, “The Hunger Games” franchise will not fade out after the release of the final movie, as Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation has announced their plans to launch two new theme parks featuring roller coasters and rides based on these popular films in an effort to expand the franchise into new territory.

According to The New York Times, Jon Feltheimer, the chief executive of Lionsgate Entertainment, asked his lieutenants to “investigate ways to turn their hit movie into a Disneyland-style ride.”

Tim Palen, the chief brand officer of Lionsgate Entertainment, said, “The more we thought about it, the more we realized there was a major opportunity — not just to create something smart and captivating that ‘Hunger Games’ fans would love, but to bring all of our franchises alive in new ways.”

The two theme parks, each of which will be built by separate companies, and are to be located in Atlanta, Georgia and Macau, China.

The Atlanta location, named Avatron Smart Park, is expected to open in 2019. Avatron Smart Park’s goal is to be highly interactive and individualized, hoping to smoothly combine the entertainment industry with technology to create a truly unique experience.

Both theme parks, although largely focusing on “The Hunger Games” as the main attraction, will feature other Lionsgate studio productions, including “Step Up” dance shows, and illusionist shows based on “Now You See Me.” Other rides and attractions will be based off of the popular “Divergent” series. There are even discussions about including “Twilight” themed attractions throughout the park.

Another park, Motiongate, set to open in 2016 in the Middle East, will also be featuring “The Hunger Games” in the Lionsgate area of the park, which is neighbored by DreamWorks Animation and Sony Pictures areas.

When entering the front gates of Motiongate, visitors will step into a recreation of District 12, complete with costumed characters and real-life versions of Peeta Mellark’s bakery and the Hob black market.

A roller coaster, resembling the film’s high-speed Capitol trains, and a simulator attraction will take park guests on a hovercraft tour of Panem.

There are currently doubts that the Atlanta and Macau parks will be able to bring in revenue.

However, Palen made the point that many people were skeptical about “The Hunger Games” being adapted into film, and believes that just like the movies were successful, there is a great opportunity for the parks to be as well.

Judith Rubin, spokeswoman for the Themed Entertainment Association, wrote in an email, citing shifting economic winds and government regulations as two hurdles, that, “It’s always going to happen that more parks get announced than actually built.”

According to The New York Times, “To limit risk, Lionsgate is licensing its movie properties to developers, who will, in turn, pay to build and operate the attractions. Lionsgate, in other words, is trying to emulate not Disney or Universal, but Warner Bros., which has long licensed its characters, which include Batman and Bugs Bunny, to theme parks such as Six Flags.

Avatron Smart Parks hopes to open by 2019 and Motiongate, which will be built by Dubai Parks and Resorts, is scheduled to open next year.

Editor’s Note: Information from The New York Times, CNTraveler.com and Attractions Magazine were used in this report.

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Lionsgate Entertainment plans to create two theme parks, Avatron Smart Park and Motiongate, which will mainly be created around “The Hunger Games” franchise, while incorporating other popular film franchises such as “Divergent,” “Twilight,” “Step Up” and “Now You See Me.”

JCU Human Rights Film Festival encourages student action Kayla Navratil Staff Reporter

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John Carroll University’s Peace, Justice and Human Rights Program presented its fourth annual Human Rights Film Festival, showing three documentaries, including, “Concrete Steel & Paint,” “Sweet Dreams” (above), and “Crying Earth Rise Up.”

John Carroll University’s Peace, Justice and Human Rights program presented the fourth annual Human Rights Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7.

The event featured three award-winning films, each a witness to human rights violations and a testimony to the unique stories of an individuals’ struggle for human dignity.

The first film presented was the 2009 documentary, “Concrete Steel & Paint,” which gave public insight into a group of men in a prison art class who had to collaborate with victims of crime to design a mural about healing. Through their interaction, the men’s views on punishment, remorse and forgiveness collide. Their struggle to find a creative common ground brings about questions regarding punishment, justice and reconciliation. The answers to these questions are ultimately found within the art these men produce.

Viewers were quick to see that finding a creative common ground among such diverse groups of people became a challenge as questions of punishment and justice were raised.

Second was the 2013 documentary “Sweet Dreams,” depicting a remarkable story about a group of Rwandan women who formed the country’s first all-female drumming group and opened the country’s first ice cream shop. Made up of women from both sides of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the drumming troupe offers a place of support, healing and reconciliation.

After teaming up with American entrepreneurs, Jennie Dundas and Alexis Miesen of Brooklyn’s Blue Marble Ice Cream, the women open Rwanda’s first ice cream shop and embark on a journey of independence, peace and possibility.

The last film, “Crying Earth Rise Up,” told an inspiring story of the environmental protection our country’s water, land and the people of the Great American Plains. The film vividly displayed the human cost that uranium mining has on our world. The documentary also follows concerned Great Plains residents as they seek answers to questions about the potential threat posed by local uranium mining operations to their region’s largest source of fresh drinking water.

Richard Clark, Director of the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights program, showed these films throughout the day in the Administration Building for all students to attend and have the opportunity to watch these informative films.

When asked what effect he believed these films had on the John Carroll community, Clark said, “I realize that students learn in different ways in that some are more visual and then there are some that like to read, so I think this is just a different medium for reaching students.”

Clark added that each film, “creates awareness of the issues and if you’re aware of the injustices and human rights violations, then you’ll do something about it.”

John Carroll University’s Peace, Justice and Human Rights program created this event for students and faculty in hopes to inspire audiences and to take action for what is right in the world.

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JCU wins fifth straight game heading into Mount Union matchup Joe Ginley

Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

Andre the giant How good is Andre Drummond?

Nobody really knows, but he’s giving everybody in the NBA reason to believe he may be on his way to becoming the next Dwight Howard.

As a Detroit Pistons’ fan, I’m trying to temper my expectations as much as anyone, but he’s making it pretty difficult.

At the time of print, the Pistons hold a 5-2 record and Drummond is averaging 19 points per game and 19 rebounds per game. He has won two straight Eastern Conference Player of the Week awards and, while there is no way he will win MVP, he has been the most valuable player through the first two weeks of the season.

He’s breaking record after record, and it’s seemingly impossible at this point not to get overhyped because of all the stats that are comparing him to all time greats.

Drummond is the first player to have 135 points and 135 rebounds through the first seven games of the season since Wilt Chamberlain.

Before that, he was the first player since Hall of Famer Moses Malone to have 90 points and 90 rebounds through his team’s first five games.

I would like to use the cliché that these are “video game numbers,” but I can’t. It’s not this easy to get rebounds in video games.

The scariest part about all of Drummond’s statistics is that he just turned 22 years old in August. There are a number of rookies, including Frank Kaminsky and Jerian Grant.

Coming out of the University of Connecticut, Drummond was raw as could be. He couldn’t do a post move if you had walked him through it.

Now, Drummond is still pretty raw, but the strides he has made since his rookie campaign are phenomenal. While certainly not polished by any means, Drummond at least has basic post moves now, and that alone is enough to scare most of the league.

The fact that he’s still so raw is what gets so many people, including myself, excited. He’s already the best offensive rebounder in the entire NBA and one of the most threatening pick-and-roll players there is when paired with Reggie Jackson. The only things that are really keeping him from being the absolute best big man in the league are his post game and free-throw shooting.

His defense could use some improvement, but he’s shown enough this season to prove that’s on a positive trajectory. If Drummond gets some legitimate post moves and starts knocking down his hook shot on a regular basis, everybody in the league is going to be in huge trouble.

Imagine DeAndre Jordan with post moves. That’s where Drummond is headed.

He’s on the verge of peak Dwight Howard, and again, he’s only 22.

Contact Jacob Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu

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Seniors ruled the first quarter of Saturday’s Ohio Athletic Conference contest between John Carroll University and Otterbein University, but one sophomore dominated the rest of the game.

Otterbein’s Kevan Green and John Pyles helped the Cardinals rush to a 13-0 lead on Senior Day in Westerville, but JCU sophomore Ro Golphin scored four touchdowns to lead the Blue Streaks to a 42-13 victory.

With the win, the Blue Streaks advance to 8-1 overall, 7-1 in OAC play, heading into Saturday’s critical contest versus the University of Mount Union at Don Shula Stadium. The Purple Raiders carry a perfect 9-0 overall mark, 8-0 in OAC play, entering the regular season finale.

Following touchdowns by Green and Pyles, Otterbein held all the cards early in the second quarter.

Junior Marshall Howell broke the spell for JCU, returning an Otterbein kickoff 43 yards to the 50-yard line.

Sophomore Stan Elad II capped off the ensuing 11-play drive with a two-yard touchdown.

The JCU defense matched Elad’s contribution with a big play on the Otterbein’s next offensive play.

Senior Andy Bryan stepped in front of a Green pass, dashing 14 yards to the Otterbein 18-yard line on the interception return. Golphin did the rest of the work. The sophomore running back picked up all 18 yards on four carries, tying the game at 13 with a 2-yard touchdown run.

Sophomore Jake Vivonetto granted JCU the lead by nailing the extra point.

The Blue Streaks would never relinquish the lead.

John Carroll 42, Otterbein 13

1st Otterbein 7 John Carroll 0

2nd 6 21

3rd 0 7

4th 0 14

Final 13 42

Scoring Summary 1st - 06:48 - OTT - L. Stepp II 21-yard pass from K. Green.

2nd - 14:56 - OTT - J. Pyles 3-yard run.

2nd - 10:19 - JCU - S. Elad II 2-yard run.

2nd - 08:19 - JCU - R. Golphin 2-yard run.

2nd - 04:35 - JCU - R. Golphin 49-yard run.

3rd - 06:44 - JCU - N. James 3-yard pass from J. Schaefer.

3rd - 03:16 - JCU - R. Golphin 73-yard run 4th - 12:31 - JCU - R. Golphin 19-yard pass from J. Schaefer.

4th - 02:25 - JCU - R. Golphin 2-yard run.

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Senior DL Mike Tozzi rushes the Otterbein QB on his way to making one of his five tackles during JCU’s 42-13 win over Otterbein on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Don Shula Stadium.

Otterbein tried to respond on its next drive, but the Cardinals quickly ran out of momentum. Head coach Tim Doup opted to keep his offense on the field for a 4th and 1 from the Otterbein 49. The decision led to an unsuccessful conversion, and on the next play, Golphin galloped for a 49-yard touchdown.

The score remained 21-13, in favor of JCU, heading into halftime, as the teams exchanged punts and Otterbein missed a 42-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter.

The Blue Streaks came out firing in the third quarter. The JCU defense forced a three-and-out, and the offense wore out Otterbein with a 13-play, 65-yard drive ending in a 6-yard touchdown pass from senior Jake Schaefer to wideout Nico James.

Following a combined three punts, the Blue Streaks carried a 28-13 lead into the final stanza.

The fourth quarter began on a happy note for the Blue and Gold.

On the fourth play of the period, Golphin struck again. Schaefer lofted a pass to Golphin in the flat, who worked his magic on a 19-yard touchdown reception. Golphin used his blockers and juked several would-be tacklers en route to a touchdown that finished off the Cardinals.

Otterbein’s next two drives resulted in an interception by JCU senior Jared Donovan and a turnover on downs. JCU’s final drive ended in Golphin’s fourth and final touchdown of the day, a two-yard score that set the final score at 42-13.

In addition to his four scores, Golphin finished with 145 yards, marking the fourth consecutive game the Cleveland native has surpassed the century mark.

“The game against Mount Union every year means a little something extra,” Golphin said. “With their success, it makes our team come out with a purpose and it puts fire in our hearts. Last year, we were so close and this year we are even hungrier

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Blue Streaks go 1-4 in season opening weekend Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

The John Carroll University wrestling team opened their season on Saturday, Nov. 7 as the University hosted the first annual John Carroll University Wrestling Duals.

The Blue Streaks looked strong in their first dual of the season, defeating Washington and Lee University, 33-15. In the victory, seven different JCU wrestlers won their matches.

Seniors Will Porter, Tyler Hardtke and John Connick, juniors

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Sophomore Blake Dixon got his collegiate wrestling career offon the right foot when he won his first meet of the season against Washington and Lee University on Satuday, Nov. 7.

Thomas McNulty and Salvatore Corrao, sophomore Blake Dixon and freshman Russell Porter all contributed to the victory for the Blue Streaks.

In the second dual of the day, JCU was defeated by Wheeling Jesuit University, 27-15. McNulty, along with Will and Russell Porter, won their matches in the loss.

The Blue and Gold had another tough matchup in their third dual, as they fell by a score of 27-24 to Thiel College.

JCU then closed out the first annual JCU Wrestling Duals with a 29-15 loss to St. Catharine College.

There was little time off for the Blue Streaks as they traveled to Cleveland State University on Sunday, Nov. 8 for their annual meet with the Vikings.

JCU fought hard in the contest, with several close matches, but CSU proved to be too much to handle, winning the meet 40-6. Hardtke and McNulty were the lone victors for the Blue Streaks.

The Blue and Gold return to the mat on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Results WLU 15 JCU 33 WJU 27 JCU 15 TC JCU

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JCU stumbles late, falls in Ohio Athletic Conference Championship Joe McCarthy

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Penalty kicks were the bearer of bad news for John Carroll University Men’s soccer on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Regulation plus overtime was not enough for JCU and host Ohio Northern University in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship game. Instead, it took five rounds of “PKs” to crown the Polar Bears the 2015 OAC Champions.

JCU was the squad in proper form early on. After the opening 40 minutes failed to yield a goal, junior forward Justin Miller got JCU out in front. A high cross for senior Karol Boryka was headed by Miller over

the outstretched hands of Dean McNeil, the Polar Bears’ goalkeeper. Miller had his ninth goal of the year and the team’s first in the championship.

JCU took a 1-0 lead and the momentum lead into the locker rooms at half time.

In the 65th minute, sophomore midfielder Jesse Marinaro gave the Blue Streaks a much needed insurance tally. After senior Kevin Pachuta kept the ball in the attacking third for the Blue Streaks, Marinaro powered a shot into the lower corner of the Polar Bears net.

JCU would carry that 2-0 lead into the final 10 minutes of regulation. Ohio Northern would respond with two goals in the closing minutes.

A chaotic scene in the 18-yard box after

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JCU’s men’s soccer team huddles up to discuss strategy before the squad’s loss in penalty kicks to Ohio Northern University on Nov. 7 at Don Shula Stadium.

Inside The Box Score

1st ONU 0 JCU 1

2nd 2 1

a Polar Bear’s cross was deflected a number of times before the ball slipped into the John Carroll net. The 83rd minute goal was the first of the Polar Bears night, and it cut the Blue Streaks lead in half.

Ohio Northern would claw back into the game with just 57 seconds to play in regulation.

A high free kick from Austin Horton went deep in the box towards the far post of JCU’s goal. After the ball pin balled off a few bodies, David Janusz finished the job with a strike.

The Polar Bears scored two unanswered goals just 6:54 apart to force overtime.

No winning strike was to be had in the two overtime periods, setting the stage for a dramatic ending at the penalty dot.

Freshman goalkeeper Liam McIntosh made seven saves in the fixture before he manned the back line for the Blue Streaks in the decisive ending.

Marinaro, Pachuta and Miller all scored on their shoot out attempts, but senior Shaq Bridges had his shot saved by McNeil on a must-score attempt. The diving kick save ended the shoot out and gave Ohio Northern the OAC Championship title.

Officially, the game is marked as a tie.

ONU finishes the regular season with mark

OT1 OT2 Final 0 0 2 0 0 2 of 17-4-1. Along with championship title, the Polar Bears earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.

JCU finishes with a 14-4-2 record after the heartbreaking loss.

On Monday, the Blue Streaks received more disheartening news, as JCU failed to receive the invitation to the NCAA Tournament despite 14 or more wins for the third straight year. In 2013 and 2014 with 15-4-1 and 17-4-0 records respectively, the Blue and Gold also were denied a postseason berth.

After learning of the missed postseason berth, head coach Hector Marinaro reflected on the season that was.

“The players had an incredible run in the OAC tournament,” said Marinaro. “We played four games in eight days and we deserved much better than what we got. To lose in penalty kicks in the OAC final is heartbreaking but I am extremely proud of the team. It’s a horrible way for our seniors to go out but they gave us four tremendous years. I am truly honored to coach these young men.”

With the loss, the Blue Streaks lose eight seniors to graduation: Derek Jenkins, Jimmy Mattina, Shaq Bridges, Michael Melfi, Colin Curtis, Kevin Pachuta, Karol Borkya and CJ Tighe.

THIS WEEK IN BLUE STREAKS ATHLETICS Football

Men’s Basketball

Swimming and Diving

Women’s Basketball

Cross Country

JCU v. Mount Union Saturday, Nov. 14 1:30 p.m., University Heights

JCU v. Transylvania Saturday, Nov. 14 7 p.m., St. Mary’s City, MD

JCU v. Ohio Wesleyan Saturday, Nov. 14 1 p.m., Delaware, OH

JCU v. Albion College Saturday, Nov. 14 6 p.m., University Heights

NCAA DIII Great Lakes Regional Saturday, Nov. 14 Terre Haute, IN

Streaks of the Week

Wrestling

Thomas McNulty Junior

After winning in the 174-weight class in the match against Cleveland State, McNulty has kept a perfect 4-0 record through the first two meets this season. McNulty added three pins to his resume in the JCU Wrestling Duals.

Football

Volleyball

Men’s Soccer

Wrestling

Ro Golphin Sophomore

Sarah Orlandi Senior

Justin Miller Junior

Tyler Hardtke Senior

The running back accounted for four touchdowns in the victory over Otterbein University on Saturday, Nov. 7. Golphin had 145 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground and one reception for a 19-yard touchdown.

Orlandi was one of three Blue Streaks to be selected for the All-OAC team after their season ended on Thursday, Nov. 5 in the OAC Tournament. The senior middle-hitter led the team with 344 kills and 68 blocks on the year.

The junior was responsible for the lone first half goal in the OAC championship game against Ohio Northern University. That tally puts Miller with nine goals on the year; tied for second best on the team.

Hardtke was victorious wrestling at the 165 class with a 6-2 decision against Cleveland State University.

The senior also went 3-1 at the John Carroll Duals, including a 10-6 decision against St. Catherine College.

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Ohio votes against gerrymandering, monopolies and pot Robin Goist Staff Reporter

Voters across Ohio voted on three state issues on Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to Cleveland.com, State Issue 1 passed by a margin of 2,025,467 to 808,999, as well as State Issue 2, which passed 1,553,357 to 1,451,520, while State Issue 3 failed 1,094,289 to 1,958,802.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted said voter turnout appeared to be lower than normal, based on the number of absentee ballots, The Associated Press reported.

State Issue 1 will create a bipartisan, public process for drawing legislative districts.

According to WTAP, a local news station in Mid-Ohio, lawmakers from both parties say the biggest change from this amendment will be the minority party’s ability to reject the proposed map.

If they reject the map, it will only be approved for four years, instead of an entire decade, like it was before. This would help to alleviate gerrymandering, which occurs when political parties draw districts strategically in their favor.

Ohio Democratic state Senator Lou Gentile said, “The fact that the minority party, whoever it may be, has the ability to reject the map, I think, really makes the process a lot better than what it is today,” WTAP reported.

Republican Representative Andy Thompson disagreed, saying, “I’m not sure this necessarily changes things, but I think both parties wanted

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to give the impression they were doing something. I just think there were better ways to approach it than they ended up with.”

State Issue 2 was known as the “antimonopoly amendment.”

According to WFMJ, a local news station in Youngstown, Ohio, a yes vote on 2 would prohibit special interest groups from amending the constitution to create monopolies or cartels.

It was a nearly direct opposition to Issue 3, since it would have written the marijuana monopoly into the constitution.

Tom McCabe, Deputy Director of the Mahoning County Board of Elections, told WFMJ, “If you’re against the legalization of marijuana in the state of Ohio, you want to vote yes on 2 and no on 3. And of course, opposite, if you’re for the legalization, you’re going to vote no on 2, yes on 3.”

Issue 3 is special for a couple reasons.

For one, it was a first-of-its-kind marijuana legalization proposal, according to The Associated Press.

It would allow adults aged 21 years and older to grow, possess, and use marijuana recreationally, and also make cannabis available for medical uses in the same vote.

Some who voted “no” did not like that a small group of investors would have exclusive rights to grow marijuana commercially, since a “yes” vote would have given exclusive, constitutional

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Ohioans contemplate how to vote while at their boothes in the elections held on Nov. 3, 2015.

growing rights to ten sites around the state, WFMJ reported.

The group of investors includes some famous names. Among them are former All-American basketball player Oscar Robertson, 98 Degrees lead singer Nick Lachey and two great-greatgrandnephews of President William Howard Taft.

Because Secretary of State Jon Husted considered the small group of investors a monopoly, Issue 2 was proposed.

According to The Associated Press, if both 2 and 3 had passed, Issue 2 would have gone into law first, because it was a legislative initiative while Issue 3 was a citizen’s initiative. Therefore, Issue 3 would have been null and void if they both passed. However, Issue 2 ended up passing and Issue 3 did not.

Editor’s Note: Information from WFMJ, WTAP, Cleveland.com, The Columbus Dispatch and the Associated Press was used in this report.

Russian plane downed over Egpyt, possible ISIS ties Ryan Brown

World News Editor

A Russian plane crashed 23 minutes after taking off over Egypt on Saturday, Oct. 31 on its way to St. Petersburg, Russia. The Islamic State group has claimed they were behind the crash. According to Reuters, Egyptian investigators say they are “90 percent sure” a bomb was put on the plane before taking off from the Sharm al-Sheikh tourist resort in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.

According to The Washington Post, the plane was carrying 217 passengers and seven crew members, totaling 224 people.

There were no survivors from the crash.

According to Reuters, the debris from the crash was spread over a 8-mile area, which AP according to experts is consistent with a Russian airline passengers check flight times after Russia halts all planes to Egypt. mid-air break up of the plane.

The black boxes were recovered and the Egypt.

House Homeland Security Committee, recordings inside them were clear enough According to Reuters, David Cameron, said the evidence that they have seen to listen to. The first 23 minutes of the England’s Prime Minister, has also gone points to the Islamic State group being recording are normal, but in the final second on record and said that it is “increasingly behind the attack, according to a report of the recording the sound of a bomb going likely” that a bomb brought down the from Reuters. There is another theory off, or at least a sound similar to a bomb Russian plane. President Obama has said that the tail of the plane, which had been going off, can be heard, investigation team that there is a “possibility that there was worked on for mechanical purposes several looking into the crash told Reuters. a bomb on board” and his team is “taking years ago, could have just fallen off.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that very seriously.”

Regardless, McCaul still believes it was has halted all Russian travel between Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the the Islamic State group. “I think the more

likely scenario where all indicators seem to be pointing, is that this was an ISIS attack with an explosive device in the plane,” he said.

McCaul also said, “I think that we need to step up this war on terror against [the Islamic State group] because if it’s a Russian airline today it could be an American airline tomorrow.”

According to The Washington Post, two of Europe’s largest airlines said they would not fly any planes over the violent Sinai Peninsula, which is riddled with radical Islamic insurgencies like ISIS, until the authorities figure out why this plane crashed.

According to The Hill, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said that ISIS most likely worked with an airport worker to get the bomb on board the plane. Schiff said, “if that’s the case, I think there are probably at least a dozen airports in the region and beyond that are vulnerable to the same kind of approach, which is exactly why we have to harden those defenses.”

Editor’s Note: Information from Reuters, The Washington Post and The Hill was used in this report.

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President Obama halted the building of the Keystone XL Pipeline on Friday, Nov. 6.

Formerly issuing a revamped and stringent environmental regulatory policy, Obama continues to challenge large oil companies and other carbon emission contributors.

Now augmenting his plan to lead a global front on lowering carbon emissions, Obama has resolutely batted down efforts to install an 1800-mile-long pipe to transport oil sands from Alberta, Canada.

Opposed by bipartisan consensus within Congress, though supported by overwhelming consensus within the scientific community, the President will have to thread a fine needle to uphold his proactive polices while appeasing legislative priorities at home.

For seven years, the Keystone pipeline has been debated rigorously, primarily outside the confines of Congress. Almost unanimously hailed by Republicans, accompanied by strong support by oil state Democrats, the pipeline ultimately retains the support to be implemented. However, Obama cemented the strident opposition, which has spent years laboring against the prospective plan.

Ultimately, environmentalists and climte advocates have been the bulwark of effort to upend the pipeline. However, pipeline enthusiasts in Congress have urged implementation for what they believe will herald robust job growth and energy security, according to The New York Times. The State Department analysis of the pipeline’s prospects entails limited job growth while only solidifying 35 permanent jobs once the project is finished. Such job growth was forecasted to be limited to a one

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tenth of one percent increase, according to Brookings.

Aside from strong Congressional support within the United States, Obama has had to consider the global consensus to address climate change in his decision regarding the Keystone pipeline. Soon arriving will be the Paris accord, in which a multitude of world leaders will assemble and collectively address the ubiquitous threats of climate change. Obama hopes he can set precedent for other nations in his obstinate disapproval of the pipeline and implementation of more pressing regulations.

Furthermore, environmental conscious sentiments are more evident in other countries than the United States which is problematic for Obama in his effort to not only lead the front, but remain cognizant of his country’s position in remaining apace with other nations. The

Pew Research Center has illustrated the disparity in environmental consciousness, indicating the 45 percent acknowledgement of climate change by United States citizens as a serious issue that of which is behind the global median of 54 percent. Obama’s disapproval of the pipeline is one step to place the United States as a leading player at the Paris accord.

The Keystone pipeline may not be built, but it certainly is not wiped off the agenda of some, especially Republicans. Obama is ending the last year of his presidency with a bold effort to address climate change, whether it aligns with public opinion or not. Obama’s nullification of the pipeline is a policy move for what he believes is conscious of the future.

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New liberal Canadian Prime Minister sworn in Associated Press

Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Canada’s new Liberal prime minister on Nov. 3, and his new cabinet ministers vowed to honor campaign pledges to settle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year.

“Government by Cabinet is back,” Trudeau said, vowing to have an open and transparent government. Power in Harper’s government was centered around his office.

The Cabinet held its first meeting Wednesday and then faced the media - a departure from the Harper era. Harper Cabinet meetings were held in secret and ministers never spoke after them.

Immigration Minister John McCallum said it remains the new government’s “firm objective” to settle 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada before the end of the year.

“I think we will find a great desire across the country to help us achieve this objective,” McCallum said. “I will be working very hard to achieve that goal.”

The 43-year-old Trudeau, a former school teacher and member of Parliament since 2008, became the second youngest prime minister in Canadian history.

His father served as prime minister from 1968 to 1984 with a short interruption and remains one of the few Canadian politicians known in other countries.

“I think of my father and how pleased he must be that Canada so firmly came together around an ambitious vision for the country that we presented,” Trudeau said.

“But my thoughts today, sorry Dad, aren’t mostly on him, but with my own kids and the kids across Canada. We are going to work very hard to ensure we have a better future.”

The new prime minister now has the chance to restore his father’s Liberal legacy,

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Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Nov. 3 in Toronto. providing a generational change in the party’s leadership.

The new prime minister now has the chance to restore his father’s Liberal legacy, providing a generational change in the party’s leadership.

Most of Trudeau’s Cabinet members are between the ages of 35 and 50. He said he’s appointed a Cabinet that looks like Canada.

Former failed Liberal leader Stephane Dion, who lost an election for the party previously, is the new foreign affairs minister while Toronto businessman Bill Morneau is the new finance minister. Harjit Sajjan, a former Canadian soldier, Afghanistan war veteran and police officer, is the new defense minister.

Women make up half of the Cabinet.

Asked why gender balance is important, Trudeau said: “Because it’s 2015.”

Trudeau talks often about “sunny ways” and ran a campaign with an optimistic theme.

His youthful demeanor and enthusiasm also provides a sharp contrast with the so-

ber and dour Harper, who stepped down as prime minister just ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Trudeau’s victory should improve Canada’s ties with the United States. Harper was angered by President Barack Obama’s reluctance to approve the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to Texas and it damaged relations. Although Trudeau supports the pipeline, he argues relations should not hinge on the project.

Trudeau, tapped into an appetite for change with a plan to reject austerity and spend billions on infrastructure, running deficits for three years to do so.

Newly named Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc, the leader of the government in the House of Commons, said Parliament will return Dec. 3. LeBlanc said Trudeau wants a promised middle class tax cut in place Jan. 1. Taxes on those who make more than $200,000 will go up as part of the plan.

Editor’s Note: Information from the Associated Press was used for this report.

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Nov. 12, 2015

Ryan’s Report

Ryan Brown

World News Editor

Trump was too funny Like a lot of Americans, on Saturday night, I tuned in to NBC to watch Saturday Night Live. I have always been a fan of the show and watch when I want to, but I could not miss this past Saturday’s episode.

As a fan of comedy and a self-described political junkie, this was going to the best episode of SNL for me this season. Donald Trump was on and my friends and I could not wait to see what “The Donald” had in store for us that evening.

The first sketch with Trump depicted him sitting in the White House and everything was going according to plan. The economy was booming, the Islamic State group was destroyed, Mexico just stopped by to pay for the wall, but there was one problem.

The American people were tired of winning. This sketch was funny, and a win for Trump. He proved he could take a joke, and it made him much more likeable. But then the sketches got weirder.

In a pre-recorded sketch, they had a bunch of people mocking the way Drake dances in “Hotline Bling.” They had an actor showing how your dad would dance, an old character from the show Ed Grimley played by Martin Short, and then there was Trump dancing wildly around the boxy background saying “You used to call me on the cell phone.” This one had my friends and I laughing pretty hard, but I couldn’t help but think while watching it, “This man is running for President of the United States, the highest office in the land. Something is not right here…”

Then the sketches got really weird. In one of the last ones Trump was dressed in a black shirt and black leather coat playing a so-called “laser harp.” In another he was dressed in all gold and tacky sunglasses playing a “music mogul.”

At this point I was really worried about a Trump presidency, not that I wasn’t before, but this was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Let’s not forget that the president is in charge of the world’s most powerful military. Do you think Putin would ever go on a show like this and still have as much bargaining power as he does now? As long as Trump was in a suit and tie in a given sketch, that helps his appeal and shows he has a sense of humor.

But as soon as a voter sees a presidential candidate in a weird leather costume is when they will decide not to vote for that person.

Then, on Sunday, we see Trump touting that his episode got better ratings than any SNL episode since 2012. If I were him I wouldn’t be so thrilled about that. He’d better hope Putin didn’t see it. Also, that means people all over the country saw him make a fool of himself on live, national television. People that have not decided on who they are going to vote for in the upcoming primaries (which is most people in America by the way) are not going to choose to vote for Trump after watching that show. Sure, they will laugh as I did, but then they will laugh off the notion that Donald Trump could possibly be the next commander-in-chief.

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Boler Business Nicole Spindler Business and Finance Editor

You are never too young to invest Yes, investing can seem intimidating, and there are experts out there who seem to speak a whole different language, but not everyone needs to make a career out of it.

Most college students are just in it to bulk up savings for textbooks, students’ loans, future plans, or when we want a little extra money on the side. Here is some basic investing information young adults should know.

Savings accounts are not invested in anything, but retirement savings are. It is possible to earn interest on money in savings, but it’s usually less than one percent. That money sits in the bank. Retirement savings, on the other hand, are invested if they are put in a retirement fund like an IRA, or Individual Retirement Account.

Investments are one of the only ways to keep up with inflation. Inflation takes an average 3.87percent every year according to Forbes Magazine, so money needs to grow fast enough to outpace inflation. For most people, investing is the only way to get that kind of growth.

Investing is considered to be a constant risk. People can either earn money or lose it.

Sometimes, investments will fail. It’s an unfortunate truth that we won’t all be successful investors. For some to do really well, others must do poorly.

The stock market helps track stock performance. Stocks are traded on exchanges which make up the overall market. When somone is buying a stock, it means that that person is buying a tiny little piece of an actual company, enough to obtain partial ownership. Stocks are more unpredictable than bonds, and may therefore yield greater rewards or losses.

Starting early is a major advantage. A young adult’s biggest asset is their time. If they lose money in the market, they will have more time to make it back before they might need it.

Don’t invest money that is needed soon. If there is a need for quick access to cash fairly quickly, it is not in the person’s best interest to put that money in the stock market.

Do not invest money that will be needed in the next five years, because if the market goes down, there won’t be enough time to recover those funds.

There’s always a stock that stands out above all others, but that doesn’t guarantee wealth. It is important to research the company and make wise decisions rather than blindly jumping on a stock.

In addition, getting too attached to individual stocks can be dangerous. If a person is sentimental about a stock because of its past performance, one might be reluctant to forget about it.

Be open to explore all stocks because anything is possible in the market.

When making decisions, it is difficult to reliably predict the market. While professional investors can make educated guesses, predicting the market is like predicting the future; no one can do it.

In addition, past market behavior isn’t a reliable way to predict the future. Looking at what the markets have done isn’t a reliable way to predict what they will do.

There’s a lot to learn about the stock market, and it’s a big mistake for a person to make to believe that they are an expert just because they’re a generally smart, capable person.

There’s always more to learn. Plus, one doesn’t have to be an expert to invest. There are financial planners, wealth advisors and even online investing platforms to act as guides.

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Beachwood place awaits for Zara in 2016 Jacqueline Witwicki The Carroll News

Coming in late 2016, Clevelanders will be able to shop for popular styles at Zara, Beachwood’s newest addition.

This high fashion clothing retailer was founded in 1974 by Amancio Ortega, who is now the world’s third richest man, and his late wife, Rosalia Mera, who was the world’s wealthiest self-made woman according to The New York Times.

Forbes values the brand worth at $9.4 billion and the company has had sales of $14.8 billion. Zara is the keystone company of the larger corporation Inditex, which has over 5,000 locations in 77 countries.

This company prides itself on its innovative production model which allows it to move a design from drawing board to store rack in two weeks, whereas most companies take six months, reported Forbes.

This impressively quick product turnout has served to raise eyebrows regarding the ethics of Inditex’s production cycle.

Zara self-identifies as a “green” and animal-friendly corporation. They have taken measures through the creation, transportation and sale of the product to insure what they deem to be, the creation of an ecologically friendly items.

Zara is also a member of the Fur Free Alliance, stating that no product in their stores contains any authentic animal fur.

Claims such as these tend to attract more eco-friendly customers.

They have also sworn off all animal testing and state that any animal byproducts utilized by the company are obtained through ethical means according to Zara’s Company website.

From Flickr Creative Commons

Zara will be opening a store at the Beachwood Place Mall in the coming year.

While ethical issues such as animal testing may seem irrelevant to the average shopper, it is crucial that consumers are educated enough to consciously choose where they wish to spend their money.

The location at Beachwood has the possibility of both bringing income to the region (as the next closest Zara is located in Chicago) and creating jobs.

Zara’s products range in price from approximately $50-$400, making the retailer more costly than Forever 21, H&M and other retailers that carry similar fashions, acccording to Cleveland.com.

Zara relies greatly on providing trends to those who desire the most up to date designs and fashions, as well as brand loyalty.

It remains to be seen if John Carroll

students and the surrounding community possess the funds or desire to possess such high fashion pursuits.

While those who are familiar with the brand are excited for the new location, the company may find it challenging to establish loyalty with local consumers, especially those who are unfamiliar with their corporate business and production models.

Some consumers may see spending money on pricey fashions as a waste.

It may be worth the visit to experience what Zara has to offer in the ever-changing fashion world.

Editor’s Note: Information from Cleveland.com, Forbes, Zara’s company website and The New York Times was used in this report.

Fast food workers strike for higher wages Nicole Spindler

Business & Finance Editor

Some fast-food workers, represented by “Fight for $15,” are planning their largest nationwide strike yet this week.

This time, they are congregating their forces for a $15 per hour wage minimum in a possible bid to sway the upcoming 2016 presidential election.

According to USA Today, “Fight for $15,” planned on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to stage protests at restaurants in 270 cities, the most since the organization began around three years ago.

Low-wage workers and fast-food employees will kick off a campaign to prod their colleagues to vote next November for local, state, and national candidates who support the$15 pay floor.

Other labor groups will rally in about 200 other cities to create more awareness for this wage increase.

Protestors will gather in prominent and populated areas such as New York City, Chicago, and Fort Lauderdale, where previous successful strikes have taken place.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that there are over 15 states that have the largest share of workers earning less than $15 per hour–from Mississippi with 56 percent to New Mexico with 50 percent.

All the top Democratic presidential candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have said they support a federal minimum wage of $12-$15.

These Democratic front runners have also made the growing divide between rich and poor a centerpiece of their campaigns according to The New York Times.

Of the other hand, most of the Republican contenders oppose raising the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Like the restaurant industry, Republicans say that is will hurt job growth.

The Fight for $15 is putting politicians on notice that the underpaid workers are going to

From Flickr Creative Commons

Employees hold up signs fighting for $15 minimum wage outside McDonald’s. hold them accountable until they receive the fifteen dollar wage minimum by the next election year.

The stoppages commenced Tuesday, Nov. 10, precisely 12 months before the presidential election.

Over the next year, the organization plans to mobilize majority of the 64 million Americans who earn less than $15 per hour with community or neighborhood campaigns to register and vote upon the issue.

The Washington Post stated nearly 70 percent of the unregistered voters will sign up.

In addition, a similar proportion of registered voters would be more likely to go to the polls if there was a presidential candidate in favor of the fifteen dollar minimum wage and workers’ right to unionize against their employers.

According to USA Today, unregistered and registered workers combined represent roughly about 48 million potential voters for the upcoming election currently12 months from now.

Issues such as the $15 minimum can moti-

vate voters who have not been engaged in the election process, which could tip races in various swing states.

Most workers who believe they are not paid at the appropriate minimum wage believe that their vote does not matter.

The New York Times interviewed a McDonald’s employee who said he thought his vote didn’t truly matter since he was just trying to make it to the next day.

Numerous unregistered voters plan to make their voice heard for the first time in the next year.

The movement had been credited for convincing cities such as Seattle and Los Angeles to raise their hourly minimums to $15 per hour.They have also pressured companies such as Walmart, Target and McDonald’s to increase worker pay.

Editor’s Note: Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The New York Times, USA Today and The Washington Post were used in this report.

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Lucky Numbers

1,000 The dollar amount that Volkswagen is offering to the 500,000 vehicle owners caught in their emission scandal. This equates to $500 million in rebates to customers.

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The percentage Volkswagen sales rose during the month of October.

Total amount of automobile sales rose 14 percent during October, leaving Volkswagen in the dust.

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The percentage increase in discounts that Volkswagen is offering on its 2016 models that run on gasoline that are still on sale. The total average discount on a single VW car is now $4,192.

Oil price drop causes panic

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Nov. 12, 2015

Easy Econ

Marielle Buffamonte Business & Finance Editor

Over the course of the last 18 months, the price of oil has decreased significantly.

Since June 2014, the price of one barrel of oil has gone down by over 50 percent. Previously, the average cost for a barrel of crude oil was $110.

Now, at the close of the month of October, the price for one barrel has dropped to $47 internationally. In the United States, prices has dropped even lower to $44 per barrel.

Many economists are looking to blame the basic laws of supply and demand for the drastic drop in prices.

As cars become more efficient, there is less of a need for oil. However, oil companies have continued to produce more barrels of oil per day than ever before.

Others point to the United States to blame for the declining prices.

Jason Bordoff, energy policy expert at Columbia University, told the BBC, “The growth of oil production in North America, particularly in the U.S., has been staggering.”

The United States’ oil production has increased to its highest peak in almost 30 years. The excess supply of oil has forced other foreign

Marielle Buffamonte Business & Finance Editor

From Flickr Creative Commons

Above, a boy protests economic turmoil in Venezuela. competitors to drop their prices to remain competitive in a shrinking market.

This decline in price is favorable for U.S. households who will, on average, spend $750 less on gasoline in 2015 as reported by the United States Energy Information Administration forecasted in January.

However, countries such as Venezuela, that rely heavily on oil sales to account for a majority of their economic growth per year, are taking hard hit.

Venezuela has recently been in the news for its

economic turmoil and is facing anti-governmet protests because the country can no longer support itself.

Similarly, the Russian government stated it will not cut production in fear of losing niche markets to other oil producing countries.

Economic forecasters predict these lowered oil prices will remain in place for at least the next five years as major oil companies refuse to cut production quotas.

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

Ohio votes against Issue 3 legislature The economic impact of legalizing pot

Laura Chodak

The Carroll News

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Ohioans voted on the controversial Issue 3. If Issue 3 had passed, marijuana would have been legalized.

Other states, such as Colorado and California, have already legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

Many states allow the use of medicinal marijuana. Passing Issue 3 may have been a significant step for the state of Ohio.

Issue 3 was considered by many to be controversial from the very beginning. Many believe it could have the potential to cause a monopoly.

Anyone over the age of 21 could have obtained a license to grow their own marijuana plants for personal use.

However, commercial marijuana would have only been able to be grown at 10 facilities. These facilities pushed the initiative, raising $36 million to promote the amendment.

Passing Issue 3 would have provided new revenue streams for the government.

Responsible Ohio, a group that supports legal marijuana use in Ohio, estimates that legalization would generate $554 million in annual tax revenues after the industry is fully operational.

It would take about four years for this to happen.

Five percent of revenue would go to municipalities and townships for public safety and health services. Thirty percent would got to each county for public safety and health services. Fifteem percent would fund mental health and addiction programs, non-profit medical marijuana dispensaries, the commission and a marijuana business incubator.

The revenue generated by the use of recreational marijuana is generally believed to make a positive impact on Ohio’s economy.

Colorado is an example for other states

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Voting booths available for citizens in Cleveland Heights on Tuesday, Nov 3. considering legalizing marijuana.

According to The Washington Post, “In 2014, Colorado retailers sold $386 million of medical marijuana and $313 million for purely recreational purposes. The two segments of the market generated $63 million in tax revenue, with an additional $13 million collected in licenses and fees.”

Colorado has generated a great amount of revenue by legalizing marijuana.

The latest projections have total marijuana tax revenues growing to $94 million annually by 2016. This links to a $1 billion retail market.

Colorado is generating a lot of revenue by legalizing marijuana and their economy shows it.

Colorado has the fastest growing economy in the United States. “Status Report: Marijuana Legalization in Colorado After One Year of Retail Sales and Two Years of Decriminalization” is a report conducted by the Drug Policy Alliance.

In the report, Jack Strauss, an economist at the University of Denver, assessed the economic impact of two dispensaries in Denver, Evergreen Apothecary and Colorado Harvest Company.

The economic impact of the two dispensaries amounted to 280 jobs and $30 million in total economic output between Jan. 1, 2014 and June 30, 2014.

The two dispensaries contributed 10 times the tax revenue of either a typical restaurant or retail store.

Legalizing marijuana has positively impacted Colorado. It is too soon to know yet if Issue 3 would have made the same impact on Ohio.

Legalizing marijuana is still a very new concept. It’s hard to tell how to implement legalized marijuana into businesses and society successfully.

Editor’s Note: Information from The Washington Post, Cleveland.com and the Drug Policy Alliance was used in this report.

Labor and Liftoff?

On Friday, Nov, 6, the Federal Open Trade Market Committee released its monthly situation report.

The situation report describes to the public exactly how many people are unemployed in the United States. This report also dictates how many jobs have been created in the last month.

The FOMC stated that 271,000 non-farm jobs, were created, and the unemployment rate is down to 5 percent.

Great. So how does this affect the general public?

Believe it or not, this is very noteworthy.

Unemployment is down one tenth percent and the amount of jobs created exceeded expectations by 31,000.

The past few months’ labor reports have also shown similar results. What this shows is a trend of growth and expansion in the United States’ economy.

This is also great, but again, what does this mean for the general public?

Some economists believe the FOMC, who previously was expected not to raise interest rates by the end of the year, may decide to do the exact opposite.

Based on the previous situation report for the month of October, it appears to me that the FOMC may declare the liftoff for the federal interest rates during its dual mandate on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

If the FOMC decides to raise interest rates, it will be the first official rate hike since 2008 when interest rates were reduced to zero percent after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a major global financial services firm.

However, labor reports are not the only thing that will be considered when the FOMC decides whether or not to raise interest rates.

The current rate of inflation must also be taken into account.

Some are not convinced that interest rates will rise before the end of 2015 as the United States’ inflation rates are below where they should desireably lie.

As Mario Mastrandrea, professor of economics at John Carroll University, describes it, “Policy makers recognize that there is a desireable inflation rate of 2 percent, the United States is not there yet.”

Mastrandrea then went on to state, “Raising interest rates would put downward pressure on inflation.”

While the United States is ready for raised interest rates if labor statistics are the only thing being taken into account, it is not ready by any means if inflation rates are being accounted for as well.

Another factor that has presumably affected the halted interest rates is the rate at which China’s economy is slowing.

China has the second largest economy behind the United States, and their growth is slowing.

This concerning news, along with labor reports and inflation rates have all been and will continue to be determining factors in the FOMC’s decisions on interest rates.

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IS IT A SERIOUS ROMANCE OR ARE WE BETTER BEING FRIENDS? WHO IS THE MYSTERY MAN ON CEDAR ROAD NAMED “S.A.,” COMFORT ZONE AND RECOVERY POST-BREAKUP

Dear Hribar, I met this handsome man named S.A. at a party on Cedar last week.

He was really interesting and I’m wondering how I may be able to reach out to him considering I couldn’t find anyone named “S.A.” on Facebook. How do I find this mysterious man? -Cedar Party Girl Dear Cedar Party Girl, I believe you are talking about Ese Osaghae. Merely send him an email and I’m sure he’d be happy to talk to you. Hope it works out!

Dear Hribar, Usually most breakups end with yelling and passion. But last week, my girlfriend simply told me that she wasn’t feeling the sparks she had with me in the beginning of our relationship and she dumped me. We had been dating for several months and all was going well. She was the perfect girlfriend, I kid you not, she had no flaws. She’s very sweet, smart and beautiful. Now I’m almost in pieces over it. Hribar, I thought we had it all. I thought I had it all. Our relationship was only a small piece of my life, but the time during it felt like most of my life. I don’t know how to feel and I don’t know what to do next. -Slight Upset Dear Slight Upset, You have the right to be upset, but there is a lot of time for self-evo-

lution and future success. There are many ways you can look at it.

Your ex-girlfriend was honest with you and shared her feelings, giving both of you time to heal. Imagine if your ex-girlfriend had held onto her reservations. Not only would she be miserable, but she would be building you up based on a lie.

Imagine how you’d feel then, wasting a large amount of time in your life wrapped up in a lie. Whenever you begin to feel doubt in a relationship, the quicker you address it, the easier it is for both you and your partner. You will recover; it may not be for a couple of weeks, but there will be a day when your ex-girlfriend doesn’t come to the surface of your mind. Go out and meet people and spend some time to yourself. Both you and your exgirlfriend deserve better.

Dear Belinda, This is always a tough call. I think you need to write the pros and cons of having this man as a friend and as a boyfriend. What kind of habits and interests does he have that go along or clash with yours? What do both your futures look like? You may discover certain limitations that will make the decision easier.

For example, if you can’t imagine living with him, then pursuing a relationship could be a false gambit.

On a separate level, your decision won’t automatically guarantee a close friendship or a relationship.

Perhaps you believe a relationship is the best thing, but he may not agree. And if you end the romantic inclinations and ask him to be a “friend,” you risk cutting him out of your life. Sometimes guys see rejection and take it personally. You may lose him altogether by taking either path.

Think carefully and then sit down with him and talk.

of my comfort zone and ask out this girl? I’m not the type of guy who usually just goes up to girls and asks them out.

-Fellow Blue Streak Dear Fellow Blue Streak, Break the ice like a guillitone on a hockey rink (support the JCU Hockey team). It’s time to get personal and put yourself out there.

If you don’t start now, then when?

You may be feeling nervous, but that’s all part of how it goes. No matter what she says, you’ll feel better about the situation.

Email mhribar16@jcu.edu with questions.

Dear Hribar I have been seeing this gentleman and we’ve been on several dates.

Their is mutual attraction in this non-defined relationship. However, we get along so well that I’m beginning to see him as more of a good friend or a brother then I do as a boyfriend. I want to give this a chance because of our mutual passion for one another, but how do I know if it’s a serious romantic thing or a future good friendship?

If we are better off being friends, how do I break it off and keep the Dear Hribar, Should I go out friendship? -Belinda Bronson

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Misguided and misdirected

On Oct. 4, Oct. 22 and Oct. 31, someone anonymously distributed letters throughout Dolan Science Center against homosexuals and the LGBTQ community. The same person, who may or may not be a member of the John Carroll community, also placed discriminatory letters into faculty offices mailboxes and wrote, “Repent and follow Jesus, as he is the only perfect one,” on a whiteboard in a Dolan classroom. It is unclear if the letters came from the same individual.

The first letter was placed in the faculty’s drop boxes in Dolan, a second letter was handed out at the annual SUPB drag show on campus and a third was given to various faculty members in Dolan that states one’s opposition of the teaching of evolution. It begins, “Homosexuality is Satanism; individuals who approve of homosexuality are also Satanic people.”

The University Provost andAcademic Vice President, Jeanne Colleran, commented on the letter-writer, saying he or she makes claims about homosexuality that are neither factual nor fair. She also stated, “The letter’s tone and content does not fit with our core values, our code of conduct, our non-discrimination policy or a diversity statement.”

These acts of intolerance are unwarranted and unacceptable. The limitations on punishing free speech under the First Amendment only applies to the government.

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Because John Carroll University is a private institution, discipline for such behavior is

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allowed. Unfortunately, the name of the distributor and author of the letters are unknown.

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Furthermore, it is distasteful to aim this attack at John Carroll staff members, seeing as all of them comply with the University’s diversity and inclusiveness policies. Classroom behavioral standards included in all professors’ syllabi elaborate on the commitment

“The times have changed, the people have changed.”

John Carroll has to “fostering a learning and working environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and ethical and moral values consistent with Jesuit and Catholic traditions.”

Along with the University’s standards enforced in the classroom, John Carroll’s “Stand up to Bias” campaign is recognizable throughout campus. The page on JCU’s website regarding understanding and reporting bias states, “No one should be mistreated

–Aung San Suu Kyi tells the BBC, after hearing her party is leading in Myanmar’s parliamentary elections.

because of their race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability or veteran status.” It is not the fault of faculty members for abiding by the school policy, nor is the policy poorly thought out. These recent outbursts are not acceptable at John Carroll University and deserve to be punished.

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Nov. 12, 2015

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When life hits you hard

Laura Bednar Campus Editor

Much like a Frisbee flying haphazardly across the quad, adulthood can hit you when you least expect it.

One day you are going about your life as a 20-year-old, laughing a stupid crude puns, wearing novelty T-shirts, not able to shake the feeling of that last year as a teenager from your attitude. Life seems stagnant, and even as a junior, you still feel small among the bell tower and overpowering school buildings. But then, a month into school, something happens. You turn 21.

For me, this was not a crazy celebration with alcohol, but rather a passage into a new outlook on college life. Suddenly those immature jokes didn’t deserve a chuckle and a feeling of confidence overtook me. I became a helpful resource for the new freshmen I befriended, and couldn’t help but find it amusing when they asked what the “AD building” meant on their class schedules. I started focusing more in class and was surprised

at how many pages of notes appeared after just half an hour of lecture.

I began letting my guard down and started making deeper conections with classmates, friends, and co-workers. This all may sound like an after school special of how to live like a stand up citizen with personal pride, but there are more difficult tasks that have led me to my newfound maturity.

Growing as a person means allowing yourself to learn from other people. I have learned from my bosses how to start and maintain lawn mowers, operate and drive a utility vehicle and be a genuine co-worker who listens to their colleagues. And that was just Wednesday. You have to give up some of your feeling of power in order to allow someone else in. People are here to help and being vulnerable and showing your weaknesses can be one of your biggest strengths.

When you are 20 and dealing with the fact that you are now “in your 20’s” you try to act as though you can handle anything and show off your independence. At least that’s what I tried to convey. In reality, asking for assistance is the most “in your twenties” thing you can do. Just because you hold a leadership position does not mean that anyone who tries to lighten your load is incapable of following in your footsteps. You must

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learn to trust. When you accept that the whole world is not in your hands, the burden lifted off your shoulders gives you the freedom to focus your energy into one kick-butt project.

Being in your twenties means you should try to fall in love with something all over again. Recently I rediscovered how much I truly enjoy the field of journalism. Once you fall into a routine, an action you do every week can seem like a job, something you must do and simply know the mechanics of. Sometimes, it takes someone with a fresh perspective, a smile for every task you dread and a compliment about your skill to rekindle the passion you used to have for your work. Today I held a newspaper in my hands and reveled in the ink on my fingers and the promise of a new creation next week.

Within a month of turning 21, my life has taken a turn and adulthood has come rushing at me with full force.

I’ve already grown so much in my work ethic, my studies, and my shocking revelation at how much I can care for someone after such a short time.

Somehow I have survived the fear of being “in my twenties.” Adulthood looks good on me, almost as good as my novelty t-shirts.

Contact Laura Bednar at lbednar17@jcu.edu

What does noctambulist mean?

“When your neck is fabulous” Douglas Himchen, junior

“When something or someone is total bunk” Jack Atkinson, sophomore

“A night time ambulance driver”

Noctambulist:a sleepwalker; somnambulist.

George Kurtz, junior

Katelyn’s Candor :

Katelyn DeBaun Editor-in-Chief

‘Tis the season to be jolly.

Or not.

Time Magazine reported this week that some Christians are speaking out against Starbucks’ holiday cup this year. The token red cup, which usually includes some sort of holiday symbol such as snowflakes, reindeer, ornaments and so on, is now void of these designs and instead fades from bright red up top to dark red at the bottom.

Honestly, I couldn’t be bothered with the redesign. The only reason I even noticed the return of the red cup was because it also means the return of the peppermint mocha flavor, my favorite.

However, some Christians are protesting the cup because it “is conspicuously devoid of images of both Christmas and Jesus Christ himself,” according to Time.

Joshua Feuerstein, an “American evangelist, Internet and social media personality,” according to his website, responded with a Facebook post that has been viewed over 10 million times, in which he encourages similar-minded Christians to give baristas the name “Merry Christmas” with their orders so as to force employees to write it on the cup say it when finished with customers’ orders.

Feuerstein and other Christians who are offended by this fail to acknowledge that, not only has Starbucks always called the red cups “holiday cups,” but that the company also carries a Christmas blend coffee and gift cards reading, “Merry Christmas.”

Seriously, if you’re actually offended by this, please re-evaluate your priorities. It’s a cup of coffee, not an attack on your religious views.

For me, however, this raises the question—why are some people so easily offended over ridiculously minute occurrences? I’m not just

Does this offend you? pointing the finger at religious individuals; it’s pretty common among most demographics.

For instance, I know women who are offended when men open doors or pull out chairs for them. They claim this is sexist, as men are perceiving them as weak and incapable of doing these things for themselves.

Or, you know, it’s a common courtesy. But, alright.

Another one that really grinds my gears is when people of opposing political beliefs are offended by one another.

I’m not talking about people with heinously irrational views, like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments that Mexicans are rapists and drug smugglers; I’m talking about sane beliefs. For instance, let’s say Person A believes that state universities should be free for in-state students to attend, and Person B disagrees, believing that people should have to pay to attend college. It would not be reasonably sound of Person A to be actually offended by Person B, or vice versa; offense is not equivalent to disagreement.

A personal favorite incident of mine occurred in September, when Frito-Lay introduced Doritos Rainbows inspired by the LGBTQ Pride flag. Some individuals against samesex marriage protested the chips and vowed never to buy anything from the company again.

I’m sure that came as such a tremendous loss to Frito-Lay (cue the sarcasm).

The kicker was that the chips were never sold in stores; one would have had to go through Frito-Lay’s website to make a $10 or more donation to the It Gets Better Project, a charity supporting LGBTQ youths.

My message to easily offended individuals this holiday season: stop.

Please, for the love of God, just stop.

You are entitled to disagree with actions you don’t favor. That’s a given. But don’t expect to be taken seriously in the slightest if you’re kicking up a fuss over a cup off coffee for which you just paid $4.

Contact Katelyn DeBaun at kdebaun16@jcu.edu

McGowan’s Manifesto: Check your privillege at the door

Mary Frances McGowan Managing Editor

It was once said by Desmond Tutu, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Since the racially charged brutality that took place last year in Ferguson, Miss. was brought to light, I have been awakened to an understanding of our deeply racist American history and current reality, a matter that, as a white woman, I had never been forced to grapple with before. As instances of racial oppression materialized in the senseless killings of black young men and women, my heart has continued to break and soul has continued to become enraged at the ways in which people of color are systematically oppressed due the uncontrollable nature of their skin. In my frustration, I began to read anything I

could on about our current state of American racial affairs, as well as take a class on the “philosophy of race and racism.”

The more I learned and became disgusted, the more I developed a passion for ending structural racism. All the while, I questioned whether or not I had any authority to stand up against racial injustice, when I had no lived experience of racism. Until recently, I was deeply insecure about my ability to be an advocate and ally.

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington D.C., which is an annual commemoration of the martyrs of El Salvador where members of the Jesuit family gather to learn about instances of injustice and meet with legislators to combat the issues of our time.

While there, I had the opportunity to speak with a young man named Brendan Underwood, a senior at Saint Louis University High School in Saint Louis, Miss.

Brendan spoke of his deeply personal connection to the murder of Michael Brown, since he lives just three miles from where his death took place. Brendan said that before Michael Brown’s killing, although he lived the woes of racism as a young black

man everyday, he was not yet enraged.

After Michael Brown’s death, however, Brendan woke up. He was just a year younger than Michael when he was killed.

He saw his brother and young cousins in Michael’s eyes, and knew that the proximity of his murder could have taken one of his family members’ lives just as easily.

So Brendan got mad. He started studying.

He began to speak to his classmates about changing the tides of inequality, and even started a student organization that aimed at student allyship. In a strange way, our stories were similar. He and I had instances of clarity, his of course more glaring than mine, and wanted to desperately to act on our anger. Brendan encouraged me to act as an ally, and for the first time, I felt confident in being an activist against racial inequality. Filled with a newfound hope, I couldn’t wait to tell my JCU peers about my new confidence. I was disappointed by their response.

In order to address my wishes with the group, I piggybacked off of one of the conference’s keynote speakers, Maureen O’Connell, who was a white, female academic who spoke on racial inequality in higher education. I identified with her

disgust for how black men and women are being mistreated in the country, and her rage affirmed my own. I found that none of my counterparts shared my anger, which disturbed me, considering those who attend this conference were supposed to be the most radical activists of our institution. All of them white, they shirked their participation in the system because they “cared about real things” and were “hurt by her address” because “not all whites are part of this [racism].”

Although I am sure all of them agreed that people of color and minorities are marginalized and that racial injustice is alive and well, they recoiled at the thought that they were participants in the oppression, or that it was our duty, as members of the oppressive race, to be on the front lines of protest. I was once told by a wise friend that just because you don’t experience something, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. As white young people, we are unknowing beneficiaries of racism. There is inherent privilege in living in a body that isn’t questioned, assumed to be violent and dangerous, and a body that is considered to matter so much, that it is protected at the expense of minority

body. I was disapointed to the point of grief in my peers. And although I know that I have been told that I feel things more deeply than the average person, I felt my intuition was right on this one.

Neutrality, when it comes to injustice, is siding with oppression. No matter your age, level of education or background, your heart should tell you that caucasian folks need not be defended in this circumstance. There is a deeply famous remark

by Martin Niemöller that goes as follows, one that I feel speaks to the circumstance at hand. “First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist.Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.”

Friends, it is time to feel every man and woman’s injustice as our own. Let’s get better together.

Contact Mary Frances at mmcgowan17@jcu.edu

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A historic shift in Myanmar

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Madeline’s Montage: Refusing to forget

Madeline Sweeney Editorial & Op/Ed Editor I found a piece of paper in a box of homeless things from my childhood. My friend and I talked briefly about it, but it’s been dauntingly hanging over my head all week.

It had been an assignment from kindergarten or sooner.

The front read “Holy” and the inside said, “I see God…” I thought that was the full of it until I unintentionally turned it over and read where my 6-yearold self saw God. With an array of colors I wrote, “I see God when I’m scared because my grandpa is seeing people.”

My grandfather passed away in 2005 from a very profound and extensive case of Alzheimer’s Disease; doctors said he’d die five years prior, but his body held strong even if his brain didn’t follow course.

My interest in learning about this disease coincides with a heavy heart. I give it the “coldshoulder” when it’s discussed in public while allowing it to consume my every thought at times.

It breaks my heart that I may watch my parents or siblings lose their minds someday.

It scares me that my family may have to see me through it.

When I found that piece of paper I was brought back to a time I didn’t even think the young me knew. My grandfather’s first hallucination happened at our old house; he thought he saw a mouse.

The hallucination I am referring to in the “Where I see God” assignment happened shortly after.

My grandfather was in their upstairs bedroom when he heard something hit the window. Then he heard it again, and again. He opened the window and saw children throwing rocks at the house. They were screaming, so he screamed back. When my

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grandmother ran upstairs to see what was wrong, Grandpa was halfway out the window screaming at air.

After that everything sort of went downhill.

You see, Alzheimer’s is sinister and sneaky. It creeps up on you and all of the sudden, you can’t remember certain streets or what you needed at the grocery store. Then you’re reading the same paper multiple times a day and when someone asks, “Hey, Gramps, how are you?” you respond with, “As far as I know, pretty good,” every single time.

The human brain has billions of neurons, each nerve cell connecting with others to form communication networks. Some of these involve remembering, learning and thinking. When Alzheimer’s begins to set in, hundreds of thousands of these transmitters begin to deteriorate and die out.

Then, in what seems like an instant, you forget names and faces. Old memories are no longer and new memories cannot be formed. Your immune system becomes depleted and it is easy to contract other lifethreatening ailments such as pneumonia.

This is terrifying.

Since finding that piece of paper I have kind of been out of it. Usually I’d try to make light of the situation, but I’m really missing my grandpa this week.

Although, I have been trying to go back through my own brain and find memories–the healing kind.

I remember sitting on my grandfather ’s lap one winter evening laughing as he popped his false tooth in and out of place.

The last family reunion we had at the cabins near Zanesville, Ohio is so vivid; Grandpa was wheeled out in his chair to the fire and we watched my cousin, Hannah, open up gifts for her birthday. Grandpa smiled so big, and I remember watching my mother smile at his smile.

I’ll never forget that.

Sometimes the past creeps up on you, and sometimes that past makes you sad. It’s so important to live through the good, though. My grandpa’s smile was good (even with a false tooth).

As Dave Matthews wrote, “life is short but sweet for certain,” so embrace it, and even when what’s bad is looming, something good will always trump.

Contact Madeline Sweeney at msweeney16@jcu.edu

Ben Gebhardt Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

Dominating the international news headlines this week are the parliamentary elections in Myanmar (also called Burma). Though the vote counting procedure is just finishing up, the opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), is claiming that they have secured a majority in the national parliament, signaling a historic shift in Burmese politics.

Now, pdds are that, instead of getting pumped about the Burmese news, you spent your weekend watching College and NFL football, the NBA and Donald Trump as he hosted SNL and decided to boycott Starbucks (it’s okay, I did too).

But this election is far more important than what the majority of us realize, and I feel like we all ought to know a little bit about what happened—the good and the bad—and why it matters to the United States.

So, we will start with the good. This is a landmark election for Myanmar.

The country, for over five decades, was ruled by a dictatorial military regime that afforded the Burmese (or Myanmarese, if you prefer) little political freedom. Positive steps were made in 2011, though, as the military announced that it would start a five-year transition to a civilian-run government (at least partially), and the regime has

Noelle’s Corner An open letter to my mom

Noelle Saluan Asst. Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Dear Mom, One day, I looked in the mirror, curious of why I am the person I am today. I thought about my personality and my mannerisms, realizing they are so similar to yours.

I looked at the way I dress and my facial structure that uncannily resembles so much of you. Slowly but surely, I modeled my life after you, and for that I cannot be more thankful.

Let’s start at the very beginning. From the moment I was born, I was completely surrounded in an embrace of unconditional love. It is a feeling that compares to being wrapped

so far kept its promise.

Another plus is that the face of the democratic movement is a very positive figure in the realm of global politics— the West-friendly Nobel Laureate and leader of the NLD, Aung San Suu Kyi. If her name doesn’t ring a bell, her story should—she gained international notoriety (and a Nobel Peace Prize in 1991) because she was kept under house arrest as a political prisoner for 15 years, according to CNN. Since 2010 she has been free and campaigning for her party throughout Burma.

The Nov. 8 elections showed some real promise, and had many convinced that Suu Kyi’s struggles had finally come to fruition. And in many regards, they have. Aljazeera reports that 80% of the eligible Burmese population made their way to voting booths, and that for the most part, the procedures have seemed to run smoothly, freely and fairly. Sounds pretty good so far, right?

Well, not so fast. There have been a couple of bumps in the road so far as well. First, there has been some outcry over the government’s botching of its voter list publications, excluding significant numbers of eligible voters and being so outdated that thousands of now-deceased are still listed, according to the BBC. Furthermore, the elections are completely overshadowing the major ethnic divide between the country’s large Muslim minority populations. According to Aljazeera, there are around 1.3 million Rohingya Muslims that were excluded from voting, though Western news sources pin the number closer to around 800,000. Regardless, for a country whose demographic makeup is 5% Muslim, this presents a rather serious

issue. The final issue with the elections is that, even though Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD suspects that it has managed to secure the parliamentary majority that it needs, she cannot constitutionally assume the office of the President. Under the current governmental system, Burmese citizens cannot serve as president if they have foreign-born children or relatives (Suu Kyi’s children have British passports, thus disqualifying her). The BBC reports a number of rumors suggesting who will take the executive position should the NLD emerge on top, but such a decision will not be made until sometime in the spring of 2016. More than likely, Suu Kyi will have to run the government through a proxy executive.

The election had its bad points, but its good ones far outshined them.

And now, to get to how it matters to us, American college students--the Burmese elections and the suspected NLD victory are a cause for excitement all over West and the greater democratic world (and that includes us). The Burmese transition to a democratic regime is notable simply because it comes in a part of the world that is generally not too amenable to civilian-led governments such as neighboring Laos, China, and Vietnam all sport communist regimes. It is a region where we do not have the best of friends, and with Suu Kyi calling the shots (albeit from behind the scenes), the United States has a potential ally that could come in handy in future international affairs.

in the coziest and warmest blanket you could find.

Every night before bed, you would tell me you love me to the moon and back, and I would think about what a crazy amount that is. Teaching me how to accept and spread a love like this is a virtue I hold near and dear; it is the greatest gift you have ever given me.

Moving on to my terrible toddler years, there was the good, the bad and the seemingly ugly outfit choices.

Being the free spirit you are, you sometimes let me pick out my own outfits for the day (which I always seemed to enjoy a little too much). This meant going on grocery store trips with my Mickey Mouse rain boots and a Christmas dress in July, but nonetheless you taught me to be myself and gave me a good sense of what self-confidence is.

Throughout my childhood, you always reminded me to lead a happy but patient life.

Of course, there were times when I would get unbelievably frustrated when I could not get the hang of learning how to jump rope.

However, your calm voice would always reassure me: “good things come in time.”

Learning the value of patience

and hard work is a special gift I will cherish for the rest of my life.

When I rounded the corner into my teenage years, I felt the immense need for independence and all I ever wanted to do was “grow up.” This must have been a hard period of time for you, as I distanced myself a bit to try and figure out the person I wanted to be.

Looking back on that now, I regret that I pushed you away.

How did I ever think that was a good idea?

Now I’m all grown up and I’ve moved away from home, but do you know what I’ve realized? Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

As I sit here writing you this letter, millions of fragmented memories swirl in my mind, all reassuring me of how grateful I am to have you as my mother. Sometimes, I might have taken what you do for me for granted, but nothing has ever gone unnoticed.

Mom, I cannot begin to thank you enough. You have made me the person I am today and have filled my existence with love, laughter, and the best morals and values to live by. As always, I love you to the moon and back.

Contact Ben Gebhardt at bgebhardt18@jcu.edu

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