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Blue Streaks fall to Purple Raiders, but clinch home playoff game Dale Armbruster Asst. Sports Editor

On fourth down, the ball dropped to the turf incomplete, setting off a celebration on the Purple Raiders sideline.

The University of Mount Union had clinched its 22nd consecutive Ohio Athletic Conference football championship with a 42-34 victory over the Blue Streaks in Alliance, Ohio on Saturday Nov. 16.

The game will go down as one of the most memorable matchups in the rivalry’s history. The teams combined for 76 points and 1,100 total yards of offense, putting on a fireworks display for the sellout crowd of 8,104 at Mount Union Stadium.

Both squads entered the game with 9-0 records, including perfect marks against OAC competition. It was the first time that a head-to-head matchup would decide the conference champion since 1998, when the Purple Raiders downed the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets in the season’s final week.

The week leading up to the contest was volatile, as both sides exchanged barbs over social media. The matchup was endlessly hyped in local media, leading to the raucous atmosphere on gameday.

JCU won the coin toss and chose to receive. The first Blue Streaks drive tested the Purple Raiders defense, but was unable to move past the Mount Union 49. A booming punt from freshman Pat O’Hearne gave the

Purple Raiders the ball at their own 12-yard line.

Junior quarterback Kevin Burke stepped out on the field and immediately gave the Blue Streaks their biggest test of the season. On the 11th play of the drive, Burke slung a pass across the middle of the field to junior Luc Meachem, who burned the JCU secondary to the end zone on a 48-yard touchdown.

JCU struck back on the following drive with a calculated string of plays, capped off by a 6-yard pass from junior Mark Myers to junior tight end Zach Strippy.

It was a drive that the Blue Streaks would attempt to repeat throughout the game, using shorter routes and hard-nosed running plays to soften the 4-2-5 defense of Mount Union.

At the end of the first quarter, senior Randy Greenwood would force a fumble by Meachem that was recovered by junior Frank Pines. The Blue Streaks would settle for a 43-yard field goal off of the leg of junior Kresimir Ivkovic, giving them a 10-7 lead.

It was the first time all season that any team had taken the lead on Mount Union, but it would not last long. Nine plays later, freshman B.J. Mitchell scampered home on a 6-yard touchdown with 9:15 left in the second quarter that gave Mount Union the lead for good.

The wheels then fell off of the JCU offense, as the Blue Streaks went three-and-out on their next two possessions. A Burke touchdown run with 1:53 remaining and a pass from Burke to Brian Gainer with 0:40 left gave Mount Union a 28-10 lead late in the half.

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Junior tight end Zach Strippy runs into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game.

Search for a Vice President of JCU undergoes accreditation process for the first time in 10 years University Mission and Identity begins Laura Bednar

Jackie Mitchell

Staff Reporter

Campus Editor

Do you know the religious affiliation of Harvard University? What about Ohio Northern University?

Many schools have a religious affiliation, but sometimes people are unaware of exactly what that affiliation is, causing it to become lost and many schools to become secular. The job of the vice president of university mission and identity for John Carroll University is to keep the Jesuit tradition alive in all facets of campus life.

This position was institutionalized through the office of the Vice President of University Mission and Identity. Paul V. Murphy, professor of history and director of the Institute of Catholic Studies, held the post on an interim basis, but now the committee is searching for a permanent vice president for the position.

The position requires academic preparation, a master’s degree (though a Ph.D. is preferred) and experience dealing with management, budgeting, private school systems and Jesuit tradition. With these characteristics, the vice president is expected to make sure that budgets, publicity and student affairs are all compliant with the mission statement.

The vice president also plays a major role in Ignatian Heritage Week.

Anyone may apply for the position, and it will be publicized on list services, electronic bulletin boards and print ads. The search will be posted by Please see ACCREDITATION, p. 3 Thanksgiving at the latest.

In early February, students will have the opportunity to be a part of a oncein-a-decade occurrence as John Carroll University undergoes the reaccreditation process. Every 10 years, the Higher Learning Commission selects a team of visitors to come evaluate the University based on five criteria: mission; integrity: ethical and responsible conduct; teaching and learning: quality, resources and support; teaching and learning: evaluation and improvement; and resources, planning and institutional effectiveness.

Accreditors work with the U.S. Department of Education to make sure that institutions are following certain federal regulations. An HLC visiting team of about five individuals will be on campus from Feb. 10-12. JCU belongs to the North Central branch of HLC, so the visitors will be from other colleges and universities in the same region.

Matthew Berg, professor of history, and Kathleen Lis Dean, assistant provost for institutional effectiveness, are co-chairs of the JCU HLC Steering Committee, which consists of nearly 30 faculty, staff and administrators. One of their main responsibilities is writing a detailed, 200-page self-study of the University, which they have been working on for the past year and a half, that the visitors will assess prior to their visit.

The report provides an overview of the significant developments that have transpired on campus since the University’s last accreditation during the 20032004 school year. It also provides a response to the five major concerns that the visiting HLC team raised in 2004 and outlines what the University has done to address these concerns.

“You want to make sure that you can tell a success story about what the institution’s doing and provide evidence,” said Berg.

Some of the concerns the team has addressed in the study include improving the way student learning is assessed across the University, increasing awareness about diversity and improving faculty and staff morale and communication issues.

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The search committee, which will screen candidates for the position, is headed by the Rev. Martin Connell, S.J., assistant professor of education and rector of the Jesuit community. Two of the committee members are professors who were elected by their colleagues. The remaining four members were appointed by president of the University, the Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, S.J., in consultation.

The other committee members are as follows: Dwight Hahn, assistant professor of political science; Mark Waner, associate professor of chemistry; Mark McCarthy, vice president of student affairs; Donna Byrnes, associate dean of students; David Vitatoe, director of alumni relations; and Barbara Schubert, member of the board of directors.

The committee’s major responsibilities are to recruit the most qualified candidates, narrow them down after reviewing their résumés and then send the finalists to be interviewed by Niehoff.

“For me personally, participating as a member of this committee is a recognition that I have been provided with some great opportunities to develop my own understanding of Ignatian Spirituality and the Catholic intellectual tradition, which I feel have made me a better faculty member,” said Waner. “I see this as a way of contributing back some of what I have learned and experienced.”

The committee had their first meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. Once the committee has defined the job qualifications and made sure they are clearly explained in the ad, the job listing will be posted for possible candidates to apply.

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Campus Briefs Help JCU break a world record

On Friday, Nov. 22, John Carroll University’s MN 550 Leadership class will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people simultaneously folding T-shirts in the LSC Conference Room at 6 p.m.

T-shirts for the attempt will be provided. People are encouraged to bring any T-shirts they want to donate to the 2100 Lakeside Emergency Men’s Shelter.

People interested in participating are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible with your name and the name of any guests to Helen Cestra at hcestra12@ jcu.edu.

Shop for socially and environmentally sustainable gifts

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John Carroll University’s Center for Service and Social Action and the Fair Trade committee of Students for Social Justice are selling “Gifts that Give Twice” to the John Carroll University community.

The items for sale are environmentally and socially sustainable gifts from around the world. Jewelry, scarves, Christmas ornaments and other artisan items are available.

Items can be purchased outside the CSSA office in the basement of the Administration Building on Nov. 18 - Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Accountancy team takes second in regional competition John Carroll University’s Boler School of Business placed second in the 2013 Deloitte FanTAXtic Regional Competition. The team also received a regional honorable mention award.

This is the fourth consecutive year that the JCU team has achieved at least honorable mention in the competition.

Approximately 70 schools were invited to participate in nine regional competions for this school year.

Abigail Rings Campus Editor

The hook-up culture has become such a large topic of conversation in universities that it has been called into question what other parts of students’ lives are impacted by it.

Because JCU is religiously affiliated, students’ religion also impacts the hook-up culture to different degrees.

Fifty-five percent of respondents to the CN’s nonscientific survey said that their religion did not influence their decisions about hooking up, and 69 percent of respondents said that young Catholics were as likely as other young people to hook up.

“It is important to discuss how faith, whether Catholic or not, may play a role in a person’s decision to participate in the hook-up culture,” Amanda Rolf, program coordinator for the Violence Action and Prevention Center, said. “But I also think it would be irresponsible not to provide spaces to talk about it at all just because we are a Catholic campus.”

The Rev. Donald Cozzens, writer-in-residence for the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, said that he sees a definite disconnect between how students engage in the hookup culture and what their religious views are.

“When it comes to sex and the hook-up culture, you can have students who are pretty religious seem to say ‘My religion?

I just don’t really think about it.’

Sometimes it is because they have had three to five beers or they are pretty wasted and it is hard to make a connection,” said Cozzens. “But, on the other hand, there are Catholics who are very influenced, not so much by moralistic teaching from grade school or high school, but they get it. The gospel says, ‘Don’t turn another person into an object,’ and there is something mysterious about human sexuality and something even spiritual about it. Don’t turn it into a ‘let me get off and I’ll help you get off and we’ll say goodbye.’ I have to say honestly that maybe the church is part of the problem.”

Students voiced their opinions on the connection they see between their religion and the hook-up culture, and some say it does make a difference.

“I believe sex is something God wanted us to wait for in marriage,” said junior Dave Schillero. “Waiting is not something I look at as a burden, but rather a blessing ... I think it is important that we recognize the effects of this culture and work towards a lifestyle that leads to treating others and ourselves the way we deserve, which is with love and care.

That is the way God intended it.”

Senior Julia Blanchard said that she is

Campus Safety Log

November 15, 2013 Malicious pull of fire alarm box was reported in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology at 10:21 p.m.

Student admitted to drinking under age after punching a door and possibly injuring his hand in Pacelli Hall at 11:35 p.m.

November 16, 2013 Students smoking marijuana outside of the DeCarlo Center grounds were reported at 3:34 a.m.

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

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planning on waiting until marriage before engaging in sexual intercourse.

“I personally do not know much about the hook-up culture at John Carroll. I know some people who have hooked up, whether with a partner or an acquaintance, but I know many others who, like me, are waiting until marriage. I hope that everyone can find emotional support for whatever situation they are in.”

In response to how religion and the Catholic church plays into students’ sexuality, Cozzens said that there are not really any guidelines for young people looking to navigate the hook-up culture.

“You have young

people becoming capable of sexual feelings and desires and behaviors from adolescence, puberty, until they get married. So what the church is saying is that we are expecting you to live like a monk or nun all through high school, all through

college and until you get married. Is that realistic? Well, if it isn’t realistic, what kind of guidelines does the church offer to young people who don’t feel called to be celibate but they do not Illustration by Nick Sciarappa feel called to fool around casually, they don’t feel compelled to indulge in the hookup culture?”

Cozzens explained that there needs to be more than the feeling of guilt associated with religious teachings about sex.

“Often, all they hear from the church is that you should feel guilty if you are having sex outside of marriage and that is what I mean by I think the church can contribute to this. Is the church’s theology of human sexuality realistic? Now, I am not trying to say it isn’t but, it is truly countercultural.”

While there are many voices in the discussion about the hook-up culture, there is an overwhelming call for assurance that a dialogue exists about violence in hook-ups.

“Hooking up typically occurs while drinking, and, legally, one cannot give consent if he or she has been drinking or is high,” said

Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion in Student Affairs, Megan Dzurec.

“If someone is going out drinking with the intention of hooking up, then he or she is putting themselves at risk in numerous ways, including perpetrating a sexual assault.”

Rolf said that while she acknowledges that many hook-ups happen in a consensual way, there are some problems with people using the hook-up culture as a way to minimize their behavior.

“You cannot just assume that someone is going to be OK with something or place the responsibility on them to tell you to stop after you have already violated their body. There always needs to be consent first, every time.

If you aren’t sure what they want to do, just ask. That yes also has to be a sober yes. If someone is incapacitated due to drugs or alcohol they automatically cannot consent; they have to be able to make a rational decision and know what is happening to their body,” Rolf said. “There are very few people who commit sexual violence. Only a total creep would try to sleep with someone who is not going to remember it in the morning, but the problem is the people who are willing to do this in the first place do it over and over again. They don’t stop because it is the most underreported crime with only five percent to 10 percent of sexual assaults reported on college campuses, and because too often we as a society are too quick to just accept it as a drunken hook-up.”

“I think that the hook-up culture is dangerously connected to sexual violence,” said Blanchard. “ A lot of students don’t understand what sexual violence entails, and they may not realize that a drunken hook-up may actually qualify as rape. Both men and women need to know that, no matter the context or the situation, they have the right to complete freedom over their bodies, and no one should be allowed to violate that.”

Cozzens said that, overall, the first thing students should think about before engaging in a hook-up is what line they are going to cross. Cozzens also hopes that students who are struggling with the religious implications of hook-ups, especially at JCU, know that it is something that should be talked about.

“God knows we are sexual,” said Cozzens. “Sexual desire is not evil. Can people pray before a hook-up? We can pray before anything. I would ask students to not make their sexuality a special compartment. We are living in a very sexually-saturated culture and I am not trying to condemn our culture. It is a mixture of grace and darkness. For the student who would like to negotiate college without getting caught up in the hook-up culture, realize that it is going to be hard to do it by yourself. Realize that you are a good person and that good people hook up.”

UHPD Crime Blotter

November 4, 2013 Theft of copper piping with $1500 worth of damages from Lafayette Drive home reported at 7:20 p.m.

November 6, 2013 Three males were arrested for smashing the front door of the Verizon Wireless store and theft on Warrensville Road at 3:30 a.m.

November 10, 2013 A woman was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated on Silsby Road around 3 a.m.

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

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Former head football coach Regis Scafe files suit against John Carroll University Ryllie Danylko Managing Editor

Former John Carroll University head football coach Regis Scafe has sued the University for age discrimination in a lawsuit that is set to go to trial in February in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, court records show.

Scafe, 63, was fired by the University just over a year ago, on Nov. 15, 2012, following the team’s 6-4 season. Scafe had been at the helm of the team for 14 years, compiling a career record of 88 wins and 56 losses. He was replaced on Dec. 5, 2012 by Tom Arth, 32, a former All-American quarterback for the Blue Streaks who went on to play for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. Arth also served an assistant coach and offensive coordinator for the Blue Streaks from 2010 to 2012.

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Scafe was fired in 2012 following the team’s 6-4 season.

The JCU football team, ranked No. 9 nationally in Division III, went 9-1 this season, their first year under Arth, earning an at-large bid last Sunday for the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Blue Streaks will host No. 25 St. John Fisher on Saturday at Don Shula Stadium.

Before the season began, on Feb. 6, Scafe filed his lawsuit against JCU, alleging that the University replaced him with a “younger, less qualified individual,” among other claims. In court papers, the University denied the “less qualified” part of the allegation.

The final pretrial for the case is set for Jan. 15, 2014 at noon, and the jury trial is scheduled to take place on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

Scafe’s lawyers could not be contacted for comment on this story. The Office of Legal Affairs at the University declined comment, and the attorneys representing the University could not be reached. However, in court papers they have denied that JCU discriminated against Scafe, who is now the linebackers coach at Notre Dame College.

In his lawsuit, Scafe indicated that the University discriminated against him on the basis of age and refused to promote, transfer, rehire or recall him to other available positions for which he was qualified, which violates an Ohio law prohibiting discriminatory practices. Lawyers for JCU denied the claim, saying that the University’s actions were taken “in good faith and for legitimate, nondiscriminatory, non-retaliatory business reasons.”

The University also denied Scafe’s allegation that, at the time he was fired, he successfully performed the duties and responsibilities of his position and was qualified for the position he held.

In addition, Scafe claimed that he suffered and will continue to suffer economic and non-economic injuries, including pain and suffering and the loss of salary, benefits and other terms, privileges and conditions of the employment as a direct result of his termination. The University denied these allegations as well.

Scafe is suing for an amount in excess of $25,000 to compensate him for the alleged damages and losses that the University’s actions cost him.

Scafe was the longest tenured coach in the program’s history, spanning 14 seasons.

Under Scafe’s leadership, the Blue Streaks clinched nine winning seasons and one visit to the NCAA Division III semifinals in 2002. That same year, he was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Co-Coach of the Year.

Higher Learning Commission reevaluates John Carroll University for reaccreditation From ACCREDITATION, p.1 A draft of the self-study is available for the JCU community to read on an internal webpage, jcu.edu/hlc.

The University will make space for the HLC team on campus to work and look at other resources.

“They understand higher education they understand what a quality institution is and they can help us understand where we are with that,” said Dean.

During their stay, their main priority will be talking with people on campus, whether this is during scheduled times with the president, vice presidents, academic departments or student organizations, or simply in passing while walking around campus.

“They’ll ask students walking across the quad, ‘Are you aware the accreditation’s going on?’” said Berg.

“They could ask you any number of things,” said Dean. “And so they’ll use that information to try to understand if what we wrote in the report really accurately reflects reality. It certainly doesn’t mean that people have to agree with what’s in the report. Certainly, there will be people who disagree with different parts of it, or it doesn’t reflect their experience, but it’s really intended to articulate what the broader consensus or what the evidence really suggests.”

The HLC team will also hold an open meeting for all students to express their opinions on the study and campus life in general.

Both Dean and Berg stressed that students should be interested in the accreditation process, since it directly affects them.

“Accreditation is a way to ensure quality in an institution,” said Dean.

“If you have a degree from an accredited institution, that’s going to be recognized by employers and graduate schools. In some cases, you need to come from an accredited program or school in order to be considered.

So there’s an understanding of it as a quality degree.”

JCU has been continuously accredited since 1922. Without accreditation, a university is at risk for losing the ability to receive federal aid.

“Students might be interested to know what this institution says about itself,” said Berg. “After all, they’re investing four years of their lives to be here, and some expense to be here too, so they might be interested to know how the University makes an argument as to why it deserves to be reaccredited.”

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Breakdown of the five criteria for accreditation 1. Mission

The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.

2. Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct

The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.

3. Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources and Support

The institution provides high quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered.

4. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement

The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.

5. Resources, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

The institution’s resources, structures and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings and respond to future challenges and opportunities. The institution plans for the future.

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Zen Night in the LSC Hooking Up on Ice skating on campus Campus Series: “Hook, in the Intramural Gym at Atrium from 9 to 11 p.m.

Line or Sink” in Room 8 p.m.

202-203 of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology from 10 p.m. to midnight.

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Mass in St. Francis chapel at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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Peace Corps info session in the Reading Room of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology at 5 p.m.

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Free chair massage in the Learning Commons of the Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Higl’s Squiggles:

Did the pilgrims and Native Americans shop at Walmart?

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A look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 30 Floats

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Alexandra Higl Arts & Life Editor Ah, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about “no-shave November.” I began to partake in the festivities but I realized it wasn’t exactly ladylike for a 20-year-old girl to walk around looking like that caveman from those Geico commercials. No wonder all those guys on campus were running in the opposite direction.

I’m talking about Thanksgiving 2013 – the year where Black Friday is an entire day sooner. Come with me as we peer into the lives of an allAmerican family. For the sake of this edition of Higl’s Squiggles, this family is entirely fictional – yet I’m willing to bet clones of this family inhabit a significant chunk of America – or as we truly patriotic folks call our great nation, ‘Murica.

Let’s call this clan the “Smith family.” Momma Smith carries a steaming turkey to the table, beaming from ear to ear as Poppa Smith begins to carve the culinary masterpiece. Granny Smith is sitting on her rocking chair, clutching Baby Smith in her arms, wrapped in the blanket she crocheted.

Grandpa Smith is pulling money out behind the little Smiths’ ears. Teenage Smiths brood in the corner, arms-crossed and “grumpy cat” faces on – complaining about the rough life of going to another family event where they are forced to socialize with the rest of the Smiths. Uncle Smith is cursing at the football game broadcasted on TV. Auntie Smith finishes adorning the banquet-style table with the remainder of the feast. The all-American Smith family in their matching argyle sweaters is as happy as a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving. They gather around the table, hand-in-hand and go around sharing what they’re thankful for. When it’s time for Granny Smith to speak, the clock strikes 5:45 p.m. Momma and Poppa Smith bolt out of the kitchen, grabbing their car keys and coats. Teenage Smiths hop into their friends’ cars. Aunt and Uncle Smith dart out of the house like the roof is on fire. This just leaves Grandpa and Granny Smith, with the little Smiths. They scratch their heads, wondering what all the excitement is about.

Welcome to “consumer America,” ladies and gentleman. The land where the one day set aside for thankfulness, family-bonding and turkey-comafootball-watching has been tainted by the fight over that mammoth-sized flat screen TV. This Thanksgiving, materialistic Americans are prepping to body slam fellow customers for low prices at their local stores a day early, beginning at 6 p.m. (Serious question: Can you get two smiley face stickers from Walmart if you suffer injuries?) Do you even have time to let your turkey digest? I usually need at least a good five plus a solid thirty-minute nap. Are we really willing to end the festivities early just to shop? I have a feeling we’re not in Plymouth Rock anymore.

So maybe I’m just preaching to the choir. You may be as disgusted as I am by this path to superficiality. You may be perturbed by the fact that people actually want to bail on the delicious assortment of pies that only come once a year. (I may be biased on this one. I make a pretty mean pie.)

You may be puzzled why people want to skip out on a traditional family gathering. True, you may have that one annoying older brother who burps the alphabet every single year after the first course is over, or that cousin who forces everyone to play in a three-hour long tournament of Pictionary, Apples to Apples and Trivial Pursuit. Yet, quirky family members are no reason to put some soccer mom in a headlock at Walmart because she beat you to the last laptop. In fact, I look forward to the annual chaos that ensues.

But, maybe you’re not on board with this train of thought. Maybe you’ve already mapped out a top-secret master plan of how to buy everything on your long list. Maybe you need to reflect on where your priorities lie.

If I hit a nerve, I apologize. But hear me out. What’s more important: that man-made gaming system that will be outdated within a year, or your little old grandma who shoves cranberry sauce down your throat against your own will? Hey, if it weren’t for her, you wouldn’t be here.

Temptations to revel in materialistic pleasures and low prices may taunt you. However, just remember that at the end of the day, it’s okay to toss your television on the side of the road, but throwing out your family on trash day is not only socially unacceptable, but slightly insane. So, I leave you with two things to remember this Thanksgiving: family comes first, and eating that extra slice of pie is always the right decision.

Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

Thanksgiving Pick-up Line of the week “The only thing sweeter than pumpkin pie is you, baby!”

Have a pick-up line you’d like to share?

Submit it to ahigl15@jcu.edu.

– 15 giant character balloons – 37 large scale novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons

– Featuring “The Dreamseeker” (the new Cirque Du Soleil float)

Performers & Broadway Scenes including the cast of “Pippin,” Richard Simmons and Jimmy Fallon

– 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers – 11 bands –900 clowns

WJCU’s Blizzard Bash returns Alexandra Higl Abrial Neely The Carroll News

On Friday, Nov. 22, music and charity will combine forces. WJCU 88.7 FM is teaming up with The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland to put on the annual Blizzard Bash event, beginning at 9:30 p.m. at the Happy Dog. Blizzard Bash is a charity rock concert whose proceeds go towards alleviating hunger.

Admission is $5 at the door.

WJCU p l a n s this event around Thanksgiving each year to raise awareness about hunger in and around Northeast Ohio.

Each year, music artists from the Cleveland area are selected to perform. This year’s line up includes: Welshly Arms, So Long, Albatross and We The People. WJCU station manager, Howard Regal, has high hopes for the bands’ performances.

“These are three of the most talented local bands I’ve been exposed to during my WJCU career, and I know they are going to put on a fantastic show,” said Regal.

According to The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland’s website, they are the “largest direct emergency food distribution net-

work with over 100 pantries and hot meal programs devoted to serving the deserving and truly needy families of the community.” Ever since 1995, this independent organization has reached out to an average of 60,000 Cuyahoga County residents per month. The initiatives are targeted at benefiting young children.

“We raise money to support The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland in their efforts to help feed the less fortunate,” said Regal.

“We at WJCU are just trying to do our part to give back to a fantastic cause and a great organization,” Regal added.

“They truly are an outstanding organization and do a lot of work to try and put food into the hands of the less fortunate.

They have been nothing but supportive throughout the Blizzard Bash planning process, and I know they are very appreciative of WJCU’s efforts each year.”

“Last year, we raised $1,200,

which is more than the Hunger Network had before. As anyone who cares about money knows, every little bit helps,” said Regal.

This year, the WJCU crew hopes to raise more money than last year’s Blizzard Bash. “Last year we had the event on a Sunday night and the turnout was not as good as we expected. We were forced to book a Sunday because of a lack of available venues. This year, fortunately, we were able to land a Friday Night at the Happy Dog on Detroit Ave. in Cleveland. We are hoping that a 9:30 p.m. starting time on a Friday night will draw a ton of people. And knowing the area in which the Happy Dog is in, we are expecting a pretty big turnout this year. [It] should be exciting.”

Regal explained the perks of attending the event. “I’m biased, of course, but absolutely I would recommend going to Blizzard Bash. Where in town can you see three of the finest local area bands for $5? Plus, it’s a Friday night. We’re raising money for charity and enjoying some fine music at the same time. What’s not to like?”

This year’s sponsors include the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

More details can be found at wjcu.org.

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Fashion Corner:

Introducing the Chelsea boot Nick Pavio

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As the crisp chill of fall settles in for good and the days grow shorter and shorter as winter approaches, many people put their Sperry’s and sandals away for the season and break out their boots. For the past few seasons, the Chelsea boot has broken away from the pack as one of the many stylish alternatives to the bulky Timberlands and hard-nosed military-style boots that dominate the wardrobes of many cold-weather dwellers.

The Chelsea boot can trace its lineage back to Victorian England where men and women turned to this elastic-sided boot as a practical alternative to the finicky button-boots that were common at that time. Queen Victoria, favored it as a riding boot due to its ease to put on and take off. The Chelsea boot would not see a resurgence of popularity until the 1960s, when it was picked up as a fashion item by young British men who were called “mods.”

Men like Michael Caine and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles all brought the Chelsea boot into a new renaissance and back as an item of fashion. The boot’s longer vamp and sleek, slim lines fit in perfectly with the slimmer cuts and higher hems that were popular at the time.

Today, the Chelsea boot, much like the slimmer cuts favored in the 1960s, have made a comeback in both men and women’s fashion. For men, the Chelsea boot harkens back to the early days of rock and roll, where suited musicians paraded across stage in well-cut suits. As the cut of men’s clothes continue to shift closer to the body and with higher breaks, the slim styling makes the Chelsea boot fit in seamlessly with most, if not all, outfits. Also, because it isn’t bulky like Timberland boots or other purpose-driven boots, it is just acceptable to wear them with suits, as it would be to wear them with jeans and a t-shirt.

In womenswear, the Chelsea boot with a higher heel offers a more feminine alternative to other styles of boots. Much like menswear, the women’s Chelsea boot can be worn with jeans and cropped trousers, like in Philip Lim’s F/W 2013 collection, or even with shorts or skirts, like blogger Ebba Zingmark did with Mark McNairy boots. Also, like many other shoes borrowed from menswear, the women’s equivalent is sometimes seen in loud patterns or colors that do not often appear in the world of black and brown leather and suede that dominates menswear, thus making the already sleek boot a statement piece when paired with a relatively subdued outfit.

Like most pieces of footwear, skimping on quality is probably not the best option when purchasing a pair of Chelsea boots, mostly because they will be taking the most beating out of any piece of clothing that you will have on. Check specialty shoe stores or online retailers that specialize in clothing to find a pair of sleek, stylish and, most importantly, well-made Chelsea boots. They look great and will stand up to the rigors of an impending Great Lakes winter.

Another great place to find great boots would be thrift stores; they tend to pull in gentlyused and well-made clothes, and they are going to sell it to you on the cheap.

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chocolate. And for adults, celebrate the fourth annual Winter Wine & Ale Fest starting at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Who’s ready to kick off the holiday tastings from more than 20 local craft season? Whether you have already breweries and regional wineries in started jamming out to your favorite addition to some of Cleveland’s best holiday tunes or are preparing to deck restaurant cuisines. Proceeds from your dorm rooms with colorful lights the event will benefit downtown and miniature Christmas trees, what Cleveland Alliance’s GeneroCITY better way to get into the holiday spirit that funds programs and services than attending the 35th annual Down- DCA provides for the homeless of downtown Cleveland. Tickets run for town Cleveland Winterfest 2013?

On Saturday, Nov. 30, Cleveland $60 per person and can be purchased at wwaf2013. invites neighboring eventbrite.com communities to take If you’re still part in fun-filled aclooking for more tivities in the heart pre-holiday fun, of the city. Startcheck out some ing at 1 p.m., Pubof the other feslic Square will be tivities hosted filled with residents by surrounding and visitors alike in Cleveland neighpreparation for the borhoods on Nov. huge tree-lighting 30. Journey to 5th ceremony among Street Arcades for other festivities to the Cleveland Gift start off the holiday Box holiday marseason. Sponsored ket from 11 a.m. and presented by to 6 p.m. Enjoy Huntington National Photo from greattlakesscuttlebutt.com singer/songwriter Bank, this much anTia McGraff and the ticipated event is organized by the president and CEO of the Old Stone Choir concert perforDowntown Cleveland Alliance, Joe mance at the Old Stone Church starting at 4 p.m. Take a ride on the Marinucci.

Start off the evening with a free Holiday Express Train Ride and see horse-drawn carriage ride that will The Toy Soldier & Fairy Godmother give you a tour of the city. Shop Holiday Show beginning at 10 a.m. throughout The Holiday Pop-Up Shop at the Tower City Center.

Take in the traditional Gingerwhich offers locally made products (arts, crafts, clothing, etc.) that will bread House Display at the Ritzmake the perfect Christmas gifts for Carlton. From, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., have some fun making crafts, readfamily and friends.

Bring along little ones who will ing stories and meeting Comet the enjoy music and games provided Reindeer at the Cleveland Public

by Radio Disney and an a capella Library. Head over to East 4th Street show by the teen sister vocal group, for bowling with Santa at The Corner Cimorelli. Grab a bite to eat from one Alley, ice sculpting outside 2043 of many gourmet food trucks lining East 4th or listening to some live Superior and Euclid Avenues. Then, jazz at Wonder Bar. Check out the Festival of Trees join Mayor Frank Jackson at 6 p.m for the traditional holiday lighting displaying dozens of holiday trees ceremony, complete with a brilliant at the Cleveland Play House.

There is something for all ages display of holiday fireworks.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Right at this year’s Downtown Cleveland after the Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Winterfest 2013. Take in the lights, visit Santa Claus at the Tri-C Hospi- sounds, tastes and memories with tality Management Center on Euclid family and friends while enjoying Avenue for the start of the Public an eventful night in the city.

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Th ank sgi v ing for the foodie

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

– Toss 3 pounds sliced peeled apples with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

– Cook 2/3 cup sugar over medium-high heat until amber, about 10 minutes.

– Off the heat, stir in 1/2 stick butter and 1 tablespoon cream.

– Add the apples and cook until soft.

–Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; let cool, then add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.

– Assemble and bake until crust is golden brown.

Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole

– Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

– Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place.

– Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

– Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth.

– Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.

– Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes.

– Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

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PG-13 vs. R-rated gun violence:Is there a difference?

Madeline Smanik Asst. Arts & Life Editor

Last week, the Associated Press released a study on gun violence in movies rated either PG-13 or R. The study was performed by The Ohio State University and the An-

nenburg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The study found that the occurrence of gun violence in PG-13 movies has increased over time to match that of R-rated films. In recent years, PG-13 gun violence has actually exceeded its R-rated counterpart.

“Taken 2” featuring Liam Neeson depicts gun violence rated as PG-13 that rivals many R-rated flicks.

AP

The PG-13 rating was first used in 1984. The study found that since 1985, PG-13 gun violence has tripled its original rate of occurrence.

In the study, over 900 films were reviewed for their violent content.

These movies were among the 30 top-grossing films each year since 1950. The study defined the scenes involving gun violence as “the firing of hand-held guns with the intent to harm or kill a living being.”

This particular study also included animated movies. It found that as recently as 2012, gun violence was more prominent in PG-13 movies than those that were rated R. This entertainment trend reflects current events all too well.

Random “lone-wolf” shootings – whether they take place at elementary schools, marathon races or the Navy Yard – can appear to be virtually commonplace in today’s world. When these tragedies occur, the political left begins to rally for stricter gun control while

conservatives fight for their right to protect themselves. The gun control debate increases in magnitude after public shootings happen, and eventually subsides over time.

In movies, the violence ends, the villain is apprehended and order is restored – all in less than three hours. Unfortunately, the real world is far more complex.

One of the authors of the study, Daniel Romer, said, “Parents need to realize that just because a movie has been rated PG-13 does not mean that their 13-year-old should go to see it.” Romer also emphasized the effects of violence in the media on the actions of viewers. He said, “There has been a long line of research showing that continued exposure to screen violence among children, mainly on TV, predicts the emergence of later aggressive behavior,” said Rumer.

Does this trend indicate that the common adage “sex sells” should be replaced with “violence sells”?

According to IMDB, the most popular movies released or set to be released in 2013 include “Thor: The Dark World,” “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” and “Ender’s Game” as the top three on the list. These particular movies boast a plethora of violent scenes, especially involving children.

The trend of violence hasn’t just restricted itself to movies. TV shows and video games have been affected, as well. Just this past October, gory post-apocalyptic “The Walking Dead” dominated the ratings game with a season premiere audience of over 16 million. According to IMDB, the most popular video game of 2013 is “Grand Theft Auto V.” The latest in this series of games is no less bloody or disturbing than its predecessors. Guns and violence have seeped into multiple forms of media.

Editor’s Note: Information from this article was found on cnn.com, yahoo.com and huffingtonpost.com.

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John Carroll falls in Alliance in bid for first outright OAC Championship since 1989

From FOOTBALL, p. 1

JCU worked its way down the field methodically, setting themselves up with a second-and-goal from the Purple Raider 10-yard line with mere seconds on the clock. A check down pass from Myers to junior Tommy Michals was complete, and he appeared to be tackled at the 2-yard line with less than two seconds on the clock.

The coaching staff frantically signaled for timeout, but was not granted one, setting up a mob scene in the stands.

The Purple Raiders ran off of the field and the Blue Streaks were left empty-handed.

JCU would seek revenge early

in the second half, as the first drive ended when senior Randy Greenwood put a highlight reel hit on Burke, forcing a fumble deep in Mount Union territory. However, the Blue Streaks would settle for a field goal once again, closing the gap to 28-13 with 11:39 on the clock.

On the next drive, Mount Union scored a knockout blow, as B.J. Mitchell’s 49-yard run set up a 30yard touchdown connection from Burke to Meachem once again. The wideout would finish the day with 10 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns.

Later in the quarter, JCU would breathe life back into their chances with another touchdown completion

Inside The Box Score

Mount Union John Carroll 1st- 07:46 1st- 02:26 2nd- 12:32 2nd- 09:23 2nd- 01:53 2nd- 00:40 3rd- 11:39 3rd- 09:35 3rd- 02:15 4th- 10:00 4th- 06:22 4th- 03:30

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2nd 21 3

3rd 7 10

4th 7 14

L. Meachem 48-yd pass from K. Burke Z. Strippy 6-yd pass from M. Myers K. Ivkovic 43-yd field goal B. Mitchell 6-yd run K. Burke 4-yd run B. Gainer 34-yd pass from K. Burke K. Ivkovic 28-yd field goal L. Meachem 30-yd pass from K. Burke Z. Strippy 10-yd pass from M. Myers T. Michals 4-yd run K. Burke 8-yd run T. Michals 7-yd run

Final 42 34

from Myers to Strippy with seven minutes left in the third.

After strong defensive stops, the Blue Streaks struck again with 14:44 on the clock in the fourth. Michals plunged forward for a 4-yard touchdown run that closed the gap to 35-27. The junior ended his day off the bench with 81 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

That touchdown sent the JCU faithful into a frenzy, many of whom waved gold towels high above the sea of purple at Mount Union Stadium.

The JCU defense once again forced a fourth down, this time from the JCU 39-yard line. Burke’s pass was intercepted by senior Matt Feeney, but the play was called back due to defensive holding away from the ball. Two plays later, Burke scorched the defense for an 8-yard touchdown run.

Burke ended his day with 374 passing yards, three touchdowns through the air and two on the ground. Myers threw for 451 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

JCU drove furiously down the field again, scoring on a Michals run with 3:30 left in the game. A stout defensive stand gave them the ball back with no timeouts and 2:54 on the clock.

JCU stood deep in Mount Union territory with less than a minute left

Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information

Brody Zangaro and the defense stepped up in the second half, getting the stops that helped JCU rally late.

and a chance to tie the game.

On third-and-1 from the Mount 43, Myers found freshman Brian Kornowski open for a 22-yard gain.

Four plays later, it was fourth-and-4 from the 15-yard line.

Myers dropped back looking for Michals near the first down marker, but the throw flew wide to the left and incomplete, triggering the Mount Union celebration.

After the game, head coach Tom Arth was confident going forward.

“Mount played very well; you have to give all the credit to them,” said Arth. “I’m proud of our guys, I’m proud of the way they fought, I’m proud of the way they never

gave up.”

JCU finishes the regular season 9-1 after its best start since 1989.

The team might have not ended the season as conference champions, but the Blue Streaks will host a playoff game this weekend against St. John Fisher College at noon on Saturday at Don Shula Stadium.

It is the first time in school history that JCU will host an NCAA playoff football game.

Following the NCAA selection show on Sunday evening, Arth expressed his excitement for his team.

“It’s something we take very seriously and realize the opportunity doesn’t come around a whole lot.”

NCAA Division III Playoffs: No. 6 St. John Fisher at No. 3 John Carroll About St. John Fisher

Game Information

Saturday, November 23, 12 p.m.

No. 6 St. John Fisher at No. 3 John Carroll

Don Shula Stadium

Media Information Live audio from the game can be heard on WJCU 88.7 FM or at wjcu. org/listen. Dale Armbruster (play-by-play) and John Kosko (color) will have the call beginning at 11:30 a.m. Live webcast video and statistics are also available through jcusports.com.

Game Notes This is the fourth playoff appearance in program history for the Blue Streaks (1989, 1997, 2002) ... Saturday’s game marks the first time that JCU has ever hosted an NCAA playoff football game ... Since the founding of the Empire 8 Conference in 2002, the Cardinals have won the title four times (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009) ... St. John Fisher defeated Otterbein in the first week of the season, winning that game 28-0 ...

This is the first time JCU has ever played a game against an Empire 8 opponent ... St. John Fisher has the sixth strongest strength of schedule according to D3Football.com; JCU is ranked 79th ... The Cardinals are 3-2 on the road this year ... The winner of the game will play the winner of Hobart College (N.Y.) and Gallaudet University (Washington, D.C.).

Cup of Joe

Joe Ginley Sports Editor

Kreuz clinches Nationals bid with special finish

Senior Gabriella Kreuz almost accepted her fate with one mile left during last Saturday’s NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships in Grand Rapids, Mich.

But Kreuz refused to end her cross country career at John Car-

roll with a loss. Drawing from deep within, the senior instead made the 6K race the most memorable of her JCU career by capturing a bid to the NCAA National Championships this Saturday in Hanover, Ind. Dealing with a sinus infection, lack of sleep and fatigue, Kreuz was stressed heading into the race. She still started well, finding herself on the verge of a Nationals bid entering the last mile.

Kreuz’s coaches and fans shouted instructions to her. She could not allow an opposing runner to pass her in order to make the trip to Hanover, Ind. on Saturday. But Meredith Busman, a runner from Hope College, soon passed Kreuz.

“I had accepted my fate a little bit. ‘This is all I have right now, I’m just going to stay where I am,’”

Record: 8-2 (5-2 conference) Home: 5-0 Away: 3-2 Conference: Empire 8 Finish: 2nd, NCAA at-large bid

Location: Pittsford, NY Attendance: 2,960 undergraduate Affiliation: Catholic Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Gold and Cardinal Red

Coach: Paul Vosburgh Last E8 Title: 2009 Last NCAA berth: 2011, defeated Johns Hopkins and Delaware Valley before losing to St. Thomas

Scouting Report After a stellar 9-1 season that saw them fall just short of their first outright Ohio Athletic Conference title since 1989, the John Carroll Blue Streaks are not done yet.

Next up for the third-seeded Blue Streaks is a matchup at Don Shula Stadium with the sixth-seeded St. John Fisher Cardinals.

The Cardinals are a product of the Empire 8 Conference, a league made up teams from New York and New Jersey.

This season, St. John Fisher finished second behind Ithaca College, earning an NCAA at-large playoff bid.

In the head-to-head matchup that would essentially decide the conference title, Ithaca College squeaked out a 25-22 victory over the Cardinals at Ithaca.

The Cardinals are led by senior running back Cody Miller, who has been a bruising presence at 6 feet, 220 lbs.

Miller leads the team in rushing with 904 net yards and 15 touchdowns. He paces the attack with a 4.7 average yards per carry mark.

Under center is senior Tyler Fenti, who has thrown for 2,409 yards and 20 touchdowns. He has tossed eight interceptions on the year as well.

On defense, the Cardinals allow 20.8 points per game. They have forced 27 turnovers, including 15 interceptions.

Junior linebacker Sean Preish leads the team with 89 tackles and seven sacks. Senior free safety Mike Guinta has picked off opposing quarterbacks five times, creating an intimidating presence in the defensive backfield.

The Cardinals will show the Blue Streaks a 3-3-5 look on defense, which is a play off of the more traditional 3-4 style. In the 3-3-5, an extra safety is used on all downs, extending the backfield to five players.

Kreuz recalled. “I wasn’t aggressive enough to pass her back at that moment, but ... I was thinking, ‘I still have a shot if I don’t let her get away because I can beat her down the straightaway.”

Kreuz kept it close, and made the decision to make one last kick.

“Once I hit 1,000 meters, that’s where I planned on making a move,” Kreuz said. “I knew I could just sprint it home and exhaust myself.”

The seasoned runner succeeded, passing Busman and even Alyssa Oman from Calvin College to capture 13th place and a trip to the National Championships.

“I just remember crossing the finish line, and this guy picked me up and took me to the tent. At that point, I didn’t care,” said Kreuz.

Family, teammates and coaches

swarmed Kreuz. Her dad expressed disbelief, asking for official confirmation before celebrating. Her mom cried, leading Kreuz to shed tears as well. But the words of a stranger touched Kreuz the most.

Many in the cross country community were shaken on Aug. 31, 2013, when Wilmington College junior Jenna Parlette collapsed at the Franklin Invitational in Indiana.

The Miamisburg, Ohio native, who also struggled with epilepsy, passed away three days later.

The Ohio Athletic Conference responded by distributing purple bracelets with the phrase #JENNASTRONG to all of its runners. JCU even dedicated its season to Parlette.

“After the race, Mrs. Parlette – I didn’t know who she was, I had never seen her – came over to me

and said, ‘Hey Gab, I just know you from watching you run over the years, being up in the pack next to Jenna. I just wanted to tell you I admire your competitive edge and you remind me of my daughter.’

“I was crying even more and we were hugging,” Kreuz said.

Kreuz conquered her adversity just like Jenna Parlette did, following Parlette’s motto, “Run with your legs, win with your heart.” “[Kreuz] has had to face a lot of adversity in a ton of different ways,” JCU head coach Dara Ford said. “To see her come out and run as well as she did ... was really impressive.”

And Kreuz still has one more race to win with her heart.

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JCU basketball teams tip off year with Pennsylvania tourneys Balanced effort leads to two men’s wins

Women dominate on way to tourney win

Fellow frontcourt men Kucharewicz and freshman Doug Caputo both finished with 11.

Staff Reporter After the two games, the young frontcourt the It was a picture perfect start to the season Blue Streaks will be relying upon for much of for the John Carroll University men’s bas- the season has shown promise. ketball team last weekend. After traveling to A trio of sophomores: Danny Wallack (12 Meadville, Pa., the team dominated Adrian points), Joey Vuyanich (14 points) and Will College and Alma College in a pair of double- Starks (10 points) all recorded double-digit digit victories. scoring efforts.

The young JCU squad came into the conFreshman point guard David Linane had test on Friday hoping to discover where their arguably the best game of the night for JCU, scoring would come from this season. dropping 13 points, dishing out six assists and Sophomore swiping four steals.

Simon KuchareHollinger reiterwicz may have anated the importance swered that quesof seeing what the tion. younger players Kucharewicz have to offer. did not start the “It was imporgame, but came tant for us to get off the bench to off to a good start produce a fantasbecause of how tic stat line of 23 young our team points and nine is,” Hollinger said. rebounds in 20 “We have a lot to Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information minutes of work. learn from the two Jake Hollinger scored 16 points in JCU’s Tough defense games this weekend 115 point effort against Alma on Saturday. by the Blue Streaks and we have a lot of held Adrian to just 32.3 percent shooting and, room to improve. Anyone on our roster is cain the end, that was enough as JCU began the pable of coming into the game and providing season as hoped with a 71-53 win. valuable minutes.”

While it’s a rarity for any team to go start Thanks to the two victories, the Blue to finish without relinquishing the lead, that Streaks are 2-0 for the first time since the is exactly what the Blue Streaks did Saturday, 2010-2011 season. handling Alma College 115-84.

They travel to Buffalo, N.Y. for another Game two’s finish was similar to the back-to-back swing of games against Johnson first, with the noticeable difference being and Wales University on Friday, and Buffalo the spreading of the wealth among the Blue State on Saturday.

Streaks. Seven different players scored in Conference play opens up after the Buffalo double figures.

State Coles Classic this weekend. The Blue Leading the way for JCU was junior for- Streaks will open up at the University Mount ward Jake Hollinger, who poured in 16 points. Union on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

The victory set up a matchup on Saturday with host Penn State-Behrend to decide the championship.

The Blue Streaks put together a full team The John Carroll University women’s basketball squad started the 2013-14 campaign effort against the Lions, earning a 73-40 win in Erie, Pa. at the Creative Imprints Tip-Off over the hosts to start the season 2-0 for the second straight season.

Tournament on Friday, Nov. 15.

The Blue and Gold found success in many For the third time in four seasons, the Blue Streaks began the year with two straight wins. areas against the Lions, but none more than This year, the victories came over Grove City in the paint.

JCU dominated in the paint, snagging 36 College and Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, allowing JCU to walk away with the total rebounds and getting to the line eight times. Switzler tournament chamtabbed five of the pionship. team’s 18 offenGrove City sive boards, while challenged JCU in the Blue Streaks the first game of scored 17 secondthe tournament on chance points.

Friday. The Blue Pressure on deStreaks took the fense created oflead early in the fense for JCU. first half and never The Blue and looked back.

Gold forced the LiShooting close Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information ons to commit 27 to 63 percent from the field, the Blue Senior Missy Spahar scored a career-high turnovers, which JCU turned into 29 Streaks only lost 28 points in JCU’s 75-58 win over Grove City on Friday. points. the lead once.

Eight Blue Streaks created at least one Going into the locker room for halftime, the Blue Streaks led 40-22 and seemed to have turnover, as Missy Spahar led the way with four steals of her own. full control of the contest.

The elder Spahar was named the tournaLed by juniors Beth Switzler and Emily Taylor, freshman Katlyn Spahar and senior ment’s Most Valuable Player, as the senior Missy Spahar, who all had over 10 points on notched a combined 40 points and 17 rethe day, the team coasted through the second bounds in the two contests.

“Honestly, the MVP was a team effort,” half.

Never letting go of the lead, JCU extended Missy Spahar said. “If I didn’t have the teamthe lead to as much as 20 points for the rest mates I have I would never of accomplished that award.” of the game.

The Blue and Gold have some time off When the final buzzer rang, the Blue Streaks had four different scorers in the before their next game, as the squad does not play again until Dec. 1. double-digits.

Jake Hirschmann

Joe McCarthy Staff Reporter

THIS WEEK IN BLUE STREAKS ATHLETICS Football

Streaking Through the Playoffs

No. 3 JCU vs. No. 6 St. John Fisher Saturday, Nov. 23 12 p.m., Don Shula Stadium

Pep rally to celebrate JCU football Friday, Nov. 22 3-5 p.m., Student Center Atrium

Men’s Basketball Buffalo State Coles Classic Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23 4/6 p.m., Buffalo State

Wrestling JCU at Mount Union Saturday, Nov. 23 10 a.m., Alliance, OH

Streaks of the Week

Football

Randy Greenwood junior The junior cornerback racked up six tackles, a sack and two forced fumbles in a 42-34 loss to Mount Union on Saturday. His hit on Mount Union quarterback Kevin Burke forced a turnover that allowed JCU to rally back late.

Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Cross Country

Wrestling

Simon Kucharewicz sophomore

Missy Spahar senior

Gabriella Kreuz senior

Todd Gaydosh junior

The sophomore stepped up off the bench in the season’s first game, scoring 23 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 71-53 victory. Kucharewicz will be depended upon more as the young Blue Streaks look to build an identity in 2013-14.

The veteran leader stepped out on the stage in the opening tournament, pouring in 28 points in a 75-58 victory on Friday. Spahar also contributed 12 points and eight rebounds in the championship game against Penn State-Behrend.

The senior stepped up to the plate in what could have been her final collegiate race at the Great Lakes Regional Championships. Her 6K time of 22:14 earned her a berth in the Division III National Championships.

After missing the 201213 season with an injury, the junior exploded back on the scene, going undefeated in the Trine Open on Saturday. He won his matches by a combined total of 21 points, including an 11-2 win in the finals.

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Women’s cross country takes 8th at Men’s cross country places 9th at Regionals, Kreuz qualifies for Nationals Regionals for third straight top-10 finish Women’s Cross Country

Haley Turner Staff Reporter

The John Carroll University women’s cross country team put together a strong race at the 2013 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Championships, held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Saturday.

Taking eighth place, JCU’s finish was not quite good enough for a spot in the National Championships, ending the team’s season.

But one individual runner, senior Gabriella Kreuz, was not ready to be done competing.

The senior has had an impressive four-year career as a Blue Streak. An All-Conference and All-Ohio runner, Kreuz can now be referred to as an All-Region honoree and National Championship qualifier. With her 13th place finish, Kreuz will represent JCU on Saturday in Hanover, Ind. Kreuz ran an incredible time of 22:14.4 on the 6K course, a personal best. Initially, Kreuz was not sure she qualified, because JCU did not make it as a team. But her finish was good enough to earn her one of the seven individual qualifying spots given to solo runners.

While Kreuz certainly excelled at the end of this cross country season, she had to overcome a lot to get to this point.

“Making it to Nationals is especially rewarding being a senior and considering

how this season started for me,” Kreuz said.

“I was coming off two seasons of injury and then I was anemic so I wasn’t running too hot for the first three to four meets. But my coaches and teammates never let me feel sorry for myself and I have them to thank for getting me back up to speed and getting some confidence back.”

The rest of the squad certainly had races to be proud of as well. Freshman Becky Rohwer finished off an excellent rookie season by placing 44th with a time of 23:05.4. Just one second behind her was junior Emily Mapes (45th, 23:06.8).

Finishing next for the Blue Streaks was senior Taylor Whisler, who played an integral part in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship title. Whisler crossed the line at 23:27.5, which earned her 63rd place. Junior Jenny Vrobel finished fifth for JCU and 68th overall (23:33.8). Sophomore Hanna Sterle and senior Caroline Kapela also competed for JCU, and were 83rd (23:49.9) and 91st (24:00.9), respectively.

Even though the women’s team will not be continuing on to compete at Nationals, the squad still has its remarkable OAC Championship to hold onto.

“I’m so blessed to have been a part of something so special,” Kreuz said. “I couldn’t think of a better ending to my collegiate cross country career.”

Men’s Cross Country

Joe Ginley Sports Editor

Under the direction of head coach Dara Ford and her coaching staff, the John Carroll University men’s cross country team has taken huge strides in recent years. The Blue Streaks took another step forward last Saturday at the 2013 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Championships.

The Blue and Gold notched a ninth place finish at the season-ending meet, marking the squad’s third consecutive top-10 finish at Regionals, hosted this year by Calvin College.

Junior Tadhg Karski led the pack, as he has for most of the season. Ending an outstanding campaign, Karski earned a 32nd place finish with a time of 26:04.2 on the 8K course. The junior was named to the All-Great Lakes Region team for his efforts.

“It felt good to lead the team at Regionals,” Karski said. “I was pretty satisfied with the season as a whole, but the goal is always to improve and to do better. So I look forward to next season as well.”

Ford was also pleased with Karski’s performance.

“He was our sixth guy last year, so to make the jump from sixth to first is really a really cool story,” Ford said. “He’s by far the most consistent guy we had all year. His attitude is

great and his work ethic is unmatched.”

JCU’s duo of senior Chuck Mulé and sophomore Patrick O’Brien gave the Blue Streaks three runners in the top 50. Mulé came in at 44th (26:17.8), while O’Brien crossed just one second behind (26:18.6) to take 48th.

Junior John Honkala narrowly missed out on a top 50 finish, clocking in at 26:21.7 to take 52nd.

Sophomore Matt Chojnacki rounded out the scoring for the Blue and Gold with a 104th place finish (27:13.3). Sophomores Michael Hurley (27:14.2) and Drake Sulzer (27:18.0) also represented the Blue Streaks on Saturday.

Though the squad did not achieve its goals of winning an Ohio Athletic Conference Championships and reaching the NCAA Division III National Championships, the Blue Streaks had a solid season.

“It was a fine finish,” Ford said. “Everybody was hoping for a little bit more. The problem we had this year is that we didn’t really have all five guys run really well on the same day. We always had three or four run really well and another run a regular race.”

The Blue and Gold won the Ric Sayre Invitational on Sept. 7, finished third out of 22 teams at the National Catholic Championship on Sept. 20, second out of 21 teams at the AllOhio Championships on Oct. 4 and second at the OAC Championships on Nov. 2.

“The future is always bright,” Ford said.

Three JCU wrestlers capture championships at unscored Trine Open Joe Ginley Sports Editor

The 50th season premiere of the John Carroll University wrestling team occurred last week.

The results are in, and the ratings could not be higher.

Following a 38-3 victory over Case Western Reserve University on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Blue Streaks put on a show at the unscored Trine Open in Angola, Ind. on Saturday.

Junior Todd Gaydosh was the hero for the Blue and Gold. After missing the entire 201213 season due to injury, Gaydosh has won four consecutive matches, including three at the Trine Open.

Capturing his three victories on Saturday by a 21 combined points, Gaydosh claimed the championship at the 184-pound weight class.

Sophomore Dan Mirman, the reigning Ohio

JCU also Athletic claimed the Conference 157-pound Wrestler of class title, as the Week, junior Ternalso played er Gott was a starring unstoppable role for the in his three Blue Streaks. matches. FolHe seized the lowing definichampiontive wins in ship at the Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information his first two 149-pound matches, division by Junior Todd Gaydosh (top) has rebounded well after Gott faced winning all missing all of last season with an injury. four of his matches, two by major decision and off against Josh Tardy of North Central State College in the title match. Gott claimed a hardone, the title bout, by technical fall.

“Winning the tournament this weekend felt earned 5-3 victory over Tardy, a junior college good, and was a good gauge for where I am at,” national championship winner at Harper College in 2013.

Mirman said.

Four other JCU wrestlers also played lead roles.

Freshman Isen Vajusi finished with three wins, but could not defeat Muskegon College’s Donovan Fouchey for the championship, taking second in the 197-pound division.

Fellow freshman Anthony Trocchio took third at the 141-pound weight class. Emerging victorious in four of his five matches, Troccio bested Brandon Preston of Trine University in the third place bout, 5-1.

Freshman Thomas McNulty built on his opening day win over his CWRU opponent with a 4-1 record at the 165-pound level on Saturday.

McNulty ousted Rocky Cantu of Olivet College, 6-1, in the third place match.

Junior Jake Vincent saw his first action of the year, tabbing a 3-2 record to take a fourth place finish at 157 pounds.

Team effort helps women’s Men’s swimming and diving wins first swimming and diving down Defiance nine races, glides to win over Defiance Andrew Orie Staff Reporter

The John Carroll University women’s swimming and diving team achieved its second win of the season with a resounding 13352 victory over Defiance College on Saturday.

The performance was remarkable considering the fact that 10 different JCU women’s swimmers earned first place finishes.

The day started with a hard-earned victory in the 200 medley relay by freshman Christine Gaab, sophomore Lindsey Fano, freshman Rachel Williams and junior Victoria Watson by finishing with a time of 2:02.51. Senior Rachael Libertin then went on to capture first in the 1,000 free with a time of 11:32.45.

The next win came from freshman Amanda Casamatta, who claimed victory in the 50 free, clocking in at 27.12 seconds. Sophomore Ann Murphy finished close behind, earning a

second place finish in the event.

Casamatta built on that success with another victory, this time in the 500 free, with a time of 5:56.77.

Senior Lindsay Eddingfield helped JCU continue on the road to victory, with a strong showing in the 100 fly. The senior won the event with a time of 1:09.80.

Fano then came back to the water for another impressive performance, earning a win in the 100 free in a time of 56:61. Both Watson and junior Katie Lucey added support for Fano, as Watson and Lucey came in second and third, respectively.

The Blue Streaks concluded the day in strong fashion. Freshman Margaret Zagrobelny won the 100 back, with a time of 1:08.20, and freshman Samantha Clark dominated the diving board. Clark won both the one and three meter dives to cap off a highly successful day for the Blue and Gold.

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The John Carroll University men’s swimming and diving squad emerged with a strong performance on the road on Saturday with a 131-53 win over Defiance College. The win marked the team’s first Ohio Athletic Conference victory of the year, as the Blue Streaks dominated from start to finish, winning the first nine races of the meet.

The day started with JCU claiming an unopposed victory in 200 medley relay. Junior Anton Olson claimed the victory in the next event, the 100 free, with a strong time of 11:42.53. His partner in crime, junior Chris Libertin, backed him up, coming in with the second place finish.

Freshman Corey Kehm provided even more support for the Blue Streaks. Kehm’s time of a 1:55.19 captured first place in the

200 free, while juniors Michael Goggins and Nick Bockanic took home second and fourth place, respectively. Senior Nick Holvey also had an impressive day, winning his first two races of the day. He captured the 50 free with a time of 22.53 seconds, but he was not finished.

Holvey continued on to win first in the 100 fly with a time of 55.27.

In one of the most exciting races of the day, sophomore Jacob Crain managed to rally late to overcome a three-second deficit, bringing home the win in the 200 IM. His final time of 2:12.16 barely bested Defiance swimmer Dylan Taylor’s time of 2:12.74.

The day concluded with even more good showings. Kehm won the 100 free, senior David Sved took the 100 back and Goggins claimed the 100 breast. Freshman Douglas Hinchen also had a solid day, anchoring the diving team by finishing first in both the one and three-meter dives.

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Anthony Ahlegian

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Calmer crowds this year With earlier bargains, Thanksgiving openings and the growing popularity of online retail websites, the Black Friday rush at brick-and-mortar retail stores could be calmer this year. Fewer shoppers plan to shop in physical stores this Black Friday, according to Nielsen’s annual Holiday Spending Forecast, which came out this past Monday. This represents a decreasing interest in going out to shop for Black Friday. This interest by holiday shoppers has dropped each of the last four years, according to Nielsen.

Even though shoppers have been more reluctant to participate in the line-waiting and retail store parking lot tailgating that is included in the Black Friday experience, shoppers are not planning on spending less this holiday season. The holiday shopping season may actually be about two percent stronger this year, according to Nielsen.

This is due to projected improved customer confidence.

The amount of shoppers that are planning on shopping online is up 13 percent from last year, to nearly 46 percent of shoppers, according to Nielsen.

Among specifically Black Friday shoppers, 51 percent plan to shop online rather than go to the stores, according to Nielsen.

Along with online retail websites being more competitive and convenient for holiday shoppers, there are other factors that are contributing to the potential continuation of calmer crowds on Black Friday. Many stores have started their holiday bargains early, granting more exposure of the lovable holiday season discounts and deals to loyal holiday shoppers. Furthermore, many retail stores are planning Thanksgiving Day hours. With earlier deals and more hours for holiday shoppers to take advantage of, retail stores are aiming to compete with the convenience and abilities that are provided to consumers by online retailers.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard and Poor 500 indices hit milestones on Nov. 18, reaching marks of 16,000 and 1,800, respectively. This follows another milestone set six months prior when the Dow Jones hit 15,000 in May. With milestones being hit by the two indices, the New York Federal Reserve Bank President William C. Dudley feels optimistic about the United States economy’s health. Others have stated that the Dow Jones has recovered from its losses from the financial crisis in 2008.

The Dow Jones is a stock market index with the purpose of providing a clear, straightforward view of the stock market and, by extension, the U.S. economy. It is comprised of a calculation using the stock prices of 30 companies. Some of the most recognizable companies include American Express Co., AT&T Inc., Boeing Co., Exxon Mobil Corp, General Electric Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s Corp, Nike Inc., Visa Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The S&P 500 is another stock market

index based on market capitalization, or the total value of issued shares of a publicly traded company. This index is calculated using 500 large companies.

Noted companies include Allstate Corp, Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., Fifth Third Bancorp, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp, Netflix Inc., Sherwin-Williams Co., Starbucks Corp. and Walgreens Co. Although each index hit above milestone marks during intraday trading this past Monday, neither index finished out the reminder of the day at those marks, falling just below them. The Dow Jones index finished at 15,976.02 points and S&P 500 finished at 1,791.53.

Many of the gains made throughout the day were shed just before the close of the market in light of comments made by billionaire investor Carol Icahn, who said that he was “very cautious” on the stock market, and could see a drop. Icahn believed that many companies’ earnings were attributed to low borrowing, rather than strong management, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Some investors have credited the rise in the stock market to the Federal Reserve’s

Information from The Wall Street Journal and CNN was used in this article.

Google Inc. has agreed to pay $17 million to settle allegations that it placed unauthorized tracking “cookies” on browsers in 2011 and 2012, which collected browsing histories tied to devices without consumers’ knowledge.

Discovery Communications Inc. has entered into its first online streaming deal. Time Warner Cable Inc. subscribers will soon be able to watch shows from the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet online.

A U.S. Federal Court has given Apple Inc. a new chance to argue that Samsung Electronics Co. should be barred from selling phones and tablets that infringed on patents. Apple was previously awarded $1 billion in the case.

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Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav discusses new deal.

Apple has alleged that Samsung copied the iPhone.

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Open Market Committee, which is currently buying $85 billion of bonds every month. Janet Yellen, President Obama’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, has defended the stimulus to Congress.

This has left mixed feelings among investors. Some investors believe that when the Federal Reserve does decrease the stimulus, stocks will still be able to stay high. Investors are waiting for the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s October meeting, which may reveal the central bank’s thoughts on the stimulus efforts.

China’s new reform plans, announced Nov. 15, have also encouraged U.S. stock investors who see an opportunity for Chinese growth. Parts of these reform plans include opening up the financial sector and relaxing restrictions on investments.

“We definitely have room to grow,” said Frank Fantozzi, CEO of Planned Financial Services, a wealth-management firm based in Cleveland. “My advice to people going into 2014 has been to still plan on an ongoing bull market [a market still expected to rise].”

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The borrower in a mortgage is obliged to pay back the loan with a predetermined set of payments. Over a period of many years, typically 15 or 30-year terms, the borrower repays the loan, plus interest.

When payments are complete, the borrower owns the property without the lender having a claim, or lien, on the property.

If the borrower stops paying the mortgage, the lender can foreclose. This means that the lender may evict the tenants of the property out and resell it, using the income from the sale to clear the mortgage debt that was left unpaid.

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The previous peak of working women was 67.4 million in 2008.

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This is the number of millions of women who are working today according to the Labor Department’s latest tally of payrolls. This record number can be attributed to women tending to hold jobs in health, education, hospitality and retail. These are all sectors that have weathered the recent economic turmoil comparatively well.

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This is the record amount in billions of dollars that J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and the Justice Department have reached in a settlement resolving a number of legal headaches over the risky mortgage practices that became synonymous with the financial crisis. This settlement includes $4 billion in aid to distressed homeowners.

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Jamie Dimon, center, the chief of JPMorgan Chase, negotiated with the Justice Department in settlement talks.

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The typhoon that razed cities and decimated the futures of nearly 4,000 Filipino citizens has come and gone, but the humanitarian crisis that it left in its wake still lingers. Original death toll estimates put the number at a grim 10,000 but have since been revised to just under 4,000 thus far. The number of missing persons climbed to more than 1,000 over the weekend.

With flattened medical centers and crippled infrastructure, concerns of disease outbreaks are being seriously evaluated. One United Nations office spoke on the issue and noted that “the population is at increased risk of [disease].” This startling fact has caused many to push for a faster response to the Philippines. Some of the fastest responding countries include the United States and Britain. Both countries have taken leading roles in delivering relief.

In the days following the typhoon, the U.S. military mobilized aircraft and ships to deliver relief supplies. U.S. Marine Brigadier General Paul Kennedy noted that that the military’s first goal was to “get life-sustaining aid immediately out to the stricken population.” As of this past Sunday, the U.S. supported UNICEF in its efforts to repair water systems which will bring

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clean water to roughly 150,000 people who need it desperately. In addition to aiding other organizations, the U.S. acted independently to deploy 9,000 troops to aid in relief efforts. The most recent estimates suggest that over 620,000 pounds of relief supplies have been delivered.

These supplies include antibiotics and pain relievers, according to NBC News.

Without clean water, the very real threat of waterborne illnesses, such as the fatal bacterial infection cholera, might claim even more lives.

These threats harken back to the tsunami that swept through Indonesia less than a decade ago.

Cholera claimed the lives of many in the days and weeks following the tsunami as a result of tainted water supplies. Some experts have even gone as far as to suggest that once-eradicated diseases such as polio might resurface.

In the first days following the disaster, sluggish aid from the Filipino government caused many to point fingers at their ill-preparedness.

In fact, some officials have been “relieved of [their] posts,” reported the official Philippines News Agency. However, in light of the high stakes situation, the international community has joined forces in efforts to help. In total, over two dozen countries have responded to the call for aid. Still, the U.N. issued an international appeal seeking $300 million in donations or aid. This

A crewman of a U.S. Navy Seahawk helicopter delivers aid in an emergency drop to desperate villagers in San Jose, Philippines, Nov. 18. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced by Typhoon Haiyan, which tore across several islands in the eastern Philippines on Nov. 8. staggering figure underscores the sheer devastation that struck the archipelago. Valerie Amos, the top U.N. official in charge of coordinating aid, detailed her candid apologies when she said, “I do feel that we have let people down.”

In total, the typhoon damaged 44 different provinces, including 55 cities. Projections suggest that between nine and 13 million people

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were impacted by the disaster. While the destruction of the typhoon was overwhelming, the flood of international support has countered mightily.

With continued efforts on all fronts, the outlook for the Philippines’ future is much brighter than once projected, according to CNN. Information from CNN and NBC News was used in this report.

French Ministry revokes advice to avoid Cleveland area Ciarra Crossey The Carroll News

The French Ministry has been under fire recently due to their list of cities they advised the French people to avoid while traveling around the United States. Many cities feel that the French have unjustly prejudiced against them without giving their towns the proper chance. One city in particular that the French deemed as unsafe was Cleveland; in particular, the cities Lakewood, Euclid and Cleveland Heights, according to The Plain Dealer.

According to a translation provided by freetranslation.com, found on Cleveland.com, the Ministry said, “Cleveland: the city center does not present danger during the day but is not recommended at night. It is recommended

to avoid certain neighborhoods adjacent, by day and by night, in particular Cleveland Heights, Lakewood and Euclid.”

In response to complaint of Cleveland taking offense to this advisory, the French have made changes to their list. Upon visiting the website for the French Ministry, the New York Daily News website stated that they have changed their listing to simply say that French visitors should try to avoid being out in the city at night. They also eliminated any specific names of cities, stating that people should just “avoid some northeast suburban neighborhoods.”

The French Ministry also listed cities such as Richmond, Va.; Baltimore, Md., and sections of New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles, including Venice Beach, Long Beach and Santa Monica as po-

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President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in an open motorcade in Dallas, Texas. He is seen here with his wife Jacqueline, as well as then-Texas Governor John Connally, who was also wounded, and his wife Nellie, shortly before the assassination.

tentially dangerous spots for tourists, according to the New York Daily News’ website.

Many city officials and residents are enraged by the unfair judgement Cleveland has been given. Cleveland Heights mayor Edward Kelley spoke to reporters about the issue.

The New York Daily News website reports him as saying, “The French government is foolish and doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Our crime is down, and it’s one of the safest cities in Ohio based on FBI crime statistics.” He was further quoted by Cleveland.com as saying that he believed the French government owed these three cities – Cleveland Heights, Euclid, and Lakewood – an apology.

Euclid Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheila Gibbons told the New York

Daily News that, “Anyone who reads this that’s from the area will think it’s absurd.

It’s either someone’s sordid opinion or they haven’t been here and are lazy.”

Lakewood councilman David Anderson chose to demonstrate the highlights of his city to Cleveland.com. In particular, he mentioned their annual antique car show, elaborate 4th of July celebrations and excellent school system.

He was quoted as jokingly saying, “Maybe they [the French Ministry] are afraid that if French people visit Lakewood, they might not want to go home?”

These reactions are similar to the ones expressed by mayors and officials of other U.S. cities mentioned negatively on the French Ministry’s list.

Information from The Plain Dealer and the New York Daily News was used in this report.

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United States Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, standing, visits the Community Health and Social Services Center in Detroit, Nov. 15.

Sebelius says she is confident the troubled federal website will be fixed shortly.

The first health care numbers released revealed that only a small number of people have enrolled for health care coverage.

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President Barack Obama addressed the problems with the Affordable Care Act and his strategy for fixing many of the issues arising since the individual marketplace hit the web about six weeks ago at a press conference on Nov. 14.

After addressing the tragedy in the Philippines caused by a typhoon, the president quickly admitted the problems with the initial implementation of the Affordable Care Act. “I’m not happy about the fact that the rollout has been, you know, wrought with a whole range of problems that I’ve been deeply concerned about,” Obama said.

He announced that in the first month of the implementation of the individual marketplace, 1.5 million applications had been completed and 106,000 people had successfully received coverage; although, this is not what the administration had been expecting.

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too many Americans from completing the enrollment process, and that’s on us, not them,” Obama said.

However, Obama believes that by Jan. 1, 2014, over 500,000 Americans could have health care, despite the problems with the website, which is still being improved upon.

“Problem number one is making sure that the website works the way it’s supposed to,” the president announced.

Americans have also been receiving cancellation notices from their insurance companies about policies that were purchased on the old market, despite repeated promises from Obama that this would not occur, according to The Washington The Affordable Care Act implemented a grandfather clause so the policies of Americans that existed before the law’s implementation and that were not changed by the law would remain intact. But the president later admitted that the original grandfather clause was “insufficient.”

To fix this problem, the president proposed an extension of the grandfather clause to policies

that have changed since the law took effect and to people who bought plans since the law took effect. This way, insurers can extend current plans that would otherwise be canceled.

Obama explained that when he said “if you like your plan, you can keep it,” he and his administration were working on the assumption that most people would find better policies at lower or equal costs on the new marketplace, and those that did not find a better plan would be covered by the grandfather clause.

In addition to this, Obama also suggested a reform that would require insurers to announce protections that would not be renewed under new plans and new options on the marketplace that have better coverage and tax credits.

“This fix won’t solve every problem for every person, but it’s going to help a lot of people,” Obama said of the proposal.

At the same time, The House of Representatives passed a bill on Nov. 15 following a proposal made by President Barack Obama during a press conference Nov. 14, despite the Presidents threat to veto the bill.

The passed legislation would renew individual health insurance policies and sell similar policies to customers next year, even if the coverage does not follow the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Before President Obama can veto this legislation, the Senate must also vote on the bill, where Senators have mixed emotions on the bill. Like in the House, some Senate Democrats are also worried about the response from constituents in the next election.

During the press conference, Obama mentioned Ohio’s Governor John Kasich, a Republican, who expanded the state’s Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act, which will benefit 275,000 Ohioans.

If governors across the nation implemented similar changes, in the next year, 5.4 million Americans would have access to health care.

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McCain steps up attacks in Senate Katelyn DeBaun

Asst. World News Editor

At last week’s Washington Ideas Forum in Washington, D.C., Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) spoke out about last month’s government shutdown and Sen. Ted Cruz’s (RTexas) involvement, according to Politico.

McCain called Cruz “crazy,” stating that his choice to lead several tea party senators in a spending battle over Obamacare was the cause for the shutdown.

McCain explained that while he respects members of the tea party, he believes that shutting down the government was an ineffective means to end Obamacare.

“If I sound angry, it’s because I have met and talked to constituents of mine who [...] had to resort to go to food banks,” McCain said.

Meanwhile, Cruz insists that he did not intend for the government to shut down, explaining that trying to end Obamacare is “the essence of pragmatism,” adding that it should have been stopped before ever taking effect, according to NBC News.

“I didn’t want a shutdown,” Cruz explained to the audience. “Throughout the whole thing, I said we shouldn’t have had a shutdown.” After a period of laughter from the audience, Cruz said, “I voted to keep the government open.” Regardless, Cruz told reporters at the forum that his attempts to end Obamacare were worth his current predicament: the seething disapproval from many congressional Republicans such as McCain.

In the same interview, McCain also voiced his views on Secretary of State John Kerry and the current relations with the Middle East. Although McCain referred to Kerry as

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., questions Jeh Johnson, President Barack Obama’s choice to become Homeland Security Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 13, during the hearing on Johnson’s nomination. McCain has also recently voiced criticism of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Secretary of State John Kerry. an “old friend,” he offered harsh criticisms of him, calling him a “human wrecking ball.” He added that Kerry’s non-stop travel schedule is not allowing him to improve U.S. relations with the Middle East.

Additionally, McCain critiqued the Obama administration’s attempts for diplomacy, calling it “fundamentally flawed.” He gave the example of the authorization given to Iran to enrich uranium, despite the country’s history of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons.

He also expressed his blatant disagreement with Obama’s choice not to invade Syria.

McCain, who favored taking action, said that “if America doesn’t lead, then the bad guys will lead.”

“I do believe that there are members of the Senate and the House who believe we can withdraw from the world,” McCain said. “We cannot, and every time we have throughout

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history, we paid a very, very heavy price for it.”

Kerry has frequently been criticized for poor relations in the Middle East, especially regarding Israel, where he is currently facing criticism for his handling of nuclear weapons talks with Iranian leaders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet last week that the deal Kerry offered was “dangerous” because it allows Iran to continue its pursuit of a plutonium reactor, which would heighten its capability to produce nuclear weapons.

While the U.S. government recovers from the shutdown and Obamacare steadily takes hold across the nation, McCain’s words mark the growing schism between the GOP and the tea party.

Information from NBC News and Politico was used in this report.

Sam Lane

World News Editor

JFK: 50 years later As many of you know, tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of our nations 35th president, John F. Kennedy. In 2013, this seems to be nearing the realm of ancient history, particularly to my generation and even my parents (they were just infants at the time).

These days, Kennedy himself seems to be more associated with his notorious personal life rather than the accomplishments he made during his presidency. But for many years, especially pre-9/11, the JFK assassination was a wound that seemed to be embedded deep in the mind of millions of Americans.

If you listen to anyone who came of age during the 1960s, they will most likely tell you that the decade began on Nov. 22, 1963. It introduced Americans to a decade that would be extremely tumultuous. In some ways it seemed a little confusing from a brief historical outlook as to why Kennedy’s assassination had such an important impact. After all, three presidents – Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield and William McKinley – had all been slain beforehand. But no one seemed to react to these killings the same way they did to JFK’s.

One reason for this is rather obvious: Kennedy had brought a great amount of change not seen in The White House before. He was the first Catholic to ever be elected president, thus ending many years of prejudice directed towards people who did not identify as Protestant. Plus his young age did not make him seem like a likely president who would die in office (although had people known of his chronic health problems that may have been different).

Another reason that made the JFK assassination seem so critical to our nation’s mindset simply had to with where we stood as a country. When other presidential assassinations had occurred, the U.S. was not yet a world power. As a nation, we were still trying to solve domestic issues with ourselves, let alone with other countries. So when our leaders were killed, only we really knew about it, the rest of the world was rather passive towards it.

But by 1963, the U.S. was a dominant actor on the world stage, although sometimes sharing this role with the Soviet Union. It gave our nation a poor image when the leader of the free world was killed by one of his fellow Americans. It seemed as if in that sense the situation was no different than when Diem was killed in South Vietnam just a few weeks earlier. Finally, there was also the same fear that this could have been a declaration of war if the perpetrator had lived in the Soviet Union.

The U.S. presidency itself was also a much more influential job in the world than it had been in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The president seemed as if he was invincible. So when the holder of this powerful position was violently killed all of the sudden, it made the American people suddenly feel vulnerable. This realization would only be further strengthened by the riots and other political assassinations that occurred throughout the decade. Were the protests and rebellions of the 1960s likely to have happened had Kennedy lived? Most likely, but the widespread violence that came with it may have been fanned by his murder.

Overall, this is why the assassination of JFK had such an affect on the American people. It was a wake up call for Americans that despite our great achievements, we are still just as vulnerable as any third world country. But if there was anything we did show from this event, it was that we would still persevere through tragedy and stand strong.

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The French fry Cleveland Last week, the French government issued a list of American cities that

French citizens should avoid when visiting the United States. One of the most notable and nonsensical amongst the listed cities was Cleveland,

and in particular, the Cleveland suburbs of Lakewood, Cleveland Heights and Euclid. were listed as areas that tourists should avoid because they are considered dangerous, especially at night. They did not, however, state any evidence to justify their claim.

Although the government later revised the article and removed the names

of specific suburbs, they should issue an official apology to those cities that

were unjustly called out as being undesirable places to visit. They offered no justification for their judgements, but left those areas of Cleveland with a bad reputation.

Every city has dangerous areas that should be avoided. The suburbs

mentioned by the French website are no more dangerous than any others;

in fact, they have a great number of attractions for tourists, from the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame to the night life. the nation, as well as the French.

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Accredi-what?

ing the reaccreditation process that occurs every 10 years. This means

“I think my attitude was, in the next minute and a half, we’re either going to be in heaven, we’re going to be in the hospital or we’re going to walk out of here. Completely in the Lord’s hands which one of those three things was going to happen.”

that a team of visitors will be evaluating the University on a variety of criteria, and part of this evaluation will include interviewing students about their experiences thus far.

It is important that students know about the process and understand

why it is important. The evaluation team will be going throughout cam-

pus interviewing students and asking their opinions on practices within

— Steve Bucher, a survivor in Washington, Illinois after a series of tornadoes pummeled the Midwest

the University, so both the students and faculty should take advantage of this opportunity to share what they like and what they feel should be changed.

Going to a University that is accredited is very important. It is a

way to ensure that an institution is of quality and will be recognized by employers and graduate schools.

University continues to head in a positive direction.

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Let’s go, Blue Streaks!

John Carroll University’s football team held its first season in

1920, and this Saturday they will be hosting their first home playoff game ever. Additionally, it is only the team’s fourth playoff appear-

ance ever, with the most recent appearance being over a decade ago.

After a strong showing of support at the away game versus the

University of Mount Union, it is important that this home game draws a large crowd of John Carroll students to fill the stands.

Depending on the results of the other games in the bracket, the

Blue Streaks could win the game and possibly still not have another home game. Therefore, it is extremely important for the JCU com-

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Nov. 21, 2013

OURVIEW

The death of Mentz’s Minute: How much is too much? the quarterback

Karly Kovac

Asst. Campus Editor

I was walking in the Atrium on my way to a lovely meal down in the Schott Dining Hall when I was stopped by a few organizations on my morning jaunt. Don’t make fun of me, but I am interested in what’s going on around campus (go figure) and if people are taking up the early part of their days to advertise for their passions, who am I to complain?

Being an aspiring journalist, and maybe even just an American, I feel that everyone has a right to their opinion — because what would our world be without it?

My peers started calling “Karly, Karly!” as they waved for my attention at their stands. I started clod-hopping around, smiling from ear-to-ear and even got a free Tshirt from the diversity week table (score!). Then I got flagged down for a free cupcake from the Respect for Life table.

I’m on the fence about abortion.

However, I wanted to check out the organization because I was interested about going on the upcoming March for Life.

I began to unwrap my cupcake

as I asked the representatives what their group was about. One of the members informed me that the cupcake is meant to “celebrate the birthdays of all of the babies who will never have one.” I stood there astonished. As I took that cupcake, I was celebrating a baby’s birthday that had never occurred. Another person immediately said to me, “If you don’t want to sign up, don’t feel obligated to in any way.” However, after this, I didn’t feel obligated at all, but rather completely turned off to the idea. I am all for getting ideas across in a striking way but, to be frank, I felt that this approach was dark, inappropriate and quite disturbing.

By giving me that cupcake, celebrating the birthday of babies that never lived, I felt life was not being celebrated. I originally considered going on the March For Life because life should be positive and sacred.

However, I quickly changed my mind because it wasn’t a positive representation of what the group was about nor the reason why I wanted to go on the March for Life.

Like newspapers on stands, an atrium event is like a front page. It is sitting there with a headline that preludes you with what the article is intended to discuss. If the headline doesn’t match up with the story, it would be contradictory to the message of the story.

I was caught completely offguard by the misleading gesture. I felt it was deceptive because when I was offered a free cupcake in the atrium by my smiling peers, I was not expecting to be accepting an invitation to the birthday party of an aborted baby. I like to push boundaries with my writing, but I feel like deceptiveness is not the key to getting any point across. The cupcake was not an invitation to join a cause, but a lure that, in the end, hindered the attempt of the club to gain followers.

Furthermore, I felt that the group’s approach to getting people to sign up was a bit radical. When approaching people who may not be sold on an issue, groups should be conscious that people do not want to be immediately pushed to an extreme side of an issue. Without necessarily knowing what one’s own position is, extreme advocacy for one side of an issue can have the exact opposite effect that an organization is hoping for. This defeats the purpose of advocating for something, because people stop listening.

When a group is trying to gain followers, maybe leaning more towards the middle-of-the-road approach can be better than scaring away people who are still trying to discern their position on an issue.

Or maybe we can just eat a cupcake Contact Karly Kovac at kkovac16@jcu.edu

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What does quidnunc mean?

“The sound a rock makes when it hits water” Mary-Kate Begin, senior

“A nun whose name happens “When you’re really bad at Quidditch” to be Quinn” Alexander Wells, junior

Ryllie Danylko “Why?” “Why in the name of all that is holy would you ever want to put yourself through that?” is what I hear often when I describe my Tuesday-evening-to-Wednesdaymorning routine to people. It’s a fair question – what is the appeal in staying up until 6 a.m. or later every week just to put out a college newspaper for free? Is it really worth the lost sleep and scarce free time to publish something that readers will spend two minutes – if that – glancing through? Yes, it is.

And here’s why: Journalists get a lot of flak for a number of different things – sensationalizing news, being insensitive,

Rachel Byrnes, junior

Quidnunc: a gossip; busybody

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being too nosy, only seeking out negative stories, etc. Some journalists are guilty of these transgressions, but most try to be ethical and fair, and see their job as a service to the community.

When I first came to college, I was a lost soul. I had no idea what I wanted to do or who I wanted to be. I took classes in psychology, economics, education and English, desperately seeking out my niche, the thing that “clicked.”

In the fall of my sophomore year, I was feeling pretty discouraged, and contemplating dropping out altogether when I decided to enroll in a journalism course with Carrie Buchanan. Finally, I had that “Aha!” moment that I had been convinced was previously a lie.

The thing that made me fall in love with journalism wasn’t the thrill of seeing my name in print or the opportunity to get free pizza once a week – though these things have their merits. And I’m certainly

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not in it for the blossoming job market (at least, in print). What drew me in are the components of research and storytelling. I see journalism as a constant education. For every story I write, I have to become an expert on whatever the subject is.

For a story that will take someone about five minutes to read, I have to spend anywhere from two hours to several days researching, digging, interviewing and investigating to get to the element of why the story is important and why people should care about it. It forces me to be open-minded, out of sheer necessity.

The people who I have the opportunity to meet are another perk.

Even as a college journalist, I’ve had the chance to meet and converse with some interesting people, including the elusive Father Niehoff, the infamous Susan Kane and the wise Provost John Day. I am excited to think of the people I may encounter when I start my professional career. Thanks to journalism, I walk

Zach Mentz Editor in Chief

It’s the most prized, most glamorized and perhaps the single most important position in all of sports: NFL quarterback. It’s a singular position that, at any level, requires a high level of talent in order for the entire team to succeed. So why is there a dearth of talented quarterbacks in today’s NFL? The answer isn’t clear, but the problem is: There just aren’t that many good quarterbacks in the NFL right now.

Of course, the usual suspects of Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers (despite his injury) continue to torture defenses week-in and week-out, maintaining their status at the top of the QB totem pole.

But what about the rest of the league?

Tom Brady, a three-time Super Bowl champion and arguably the best QB of his generation, is having a rather subpar season by his standards.

Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick, the two quarterbacks who competed in last season’s Super Bowl, have fallen off the map since their climb to the top at the end of last season.

Matt Ryan, previously considered to be at the top of the second-tier of NFL quarterbacks, has struggled while leading the Falcons to an abysmal 2-8 record this season. Ben Roethlisberger, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has struggled this season as well with a lack of offensive weapons around him. Eli Manning, another two-time Super Bowl champion, is in the midst of the worst season of his 10-year career.

Andrew Luck, the man who replaced Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, has been closer to mediocrity than he has been to stardom this season. Robert Griffin III, the No. 2 pick behind Luck in the 2012 draft, hasn’t looked anything like the 2012 version of himself while recovering from an ACL tear.

Jay Cutler has been injured as of late, but even when he’s been healthy, he hasn’t exactly been lighting it up. Matt Schaub led the Texans to a 12-4 record last season, but played so poorly this season that he lost his starting job to an undrafted secondyear player. Andy Dalton, a player

that the Bengals once thought could be their franchise quarterback, has thrown 15 picks already this season.

On the bright side, Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson and Cam Newton are three young quarterbacks who have continued to make strides and improve this season. Nick Foles has even surprised everyone on Earth, throwing 16 TDs and zero interceptions this season. Philip Rivers and Tony Romo have continued to be solid, but don’t quite belong with the likes of Peyton Manning, Brees and Rodgers.

But, for the most part, 2013 is without a doubt a down year for NFL quarterbacks. But the question remains: why? Have NFL defenses significantly improved to the point that there are only a half-dozen dominant quarterbacks? It’s unlikely, but possible. There are dozens of theories as to why it’s been such a down year for quarterbacks, and they all vary depending on perspective.

The bigger problem here is that the NFL is a pass-first, quarterbackdriven league. Quarterbacks are glamorized and automatically assume the role as the face of their respective franchise, whether they like it or not.

While many teams are putting up S.O.S. signs at midfield of their stadium, there seems to be help on the horizon. The upcoming 2014 NFL Draft is noted for being one of the best quarterback draft classes in recent memory. Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), Tajh Boyd (Clemson) and A.J. McCarron (Alabama) all lead a quarterback draft class that goes well beyond just those names.

While the NFL is certainly an unpredictable league that constantly is evolving season by season, I don’t think anyone foresaw such a poor year for NFL quarterbacks. Sure, help seems to be on the way, but that doesn’t solve the immediate problem, and I don’t have an immediate solution.

My advice: Hope that the 2014 draft class provides some relief to the current situation, as it’s more than possible that each of the draft prospects listed above are NFL starting quarterbacks come this time next season.

Contact Zach Mentz at zmentz14@jcu.edu or @ZachMentz on Twitter

Here’s why

around knowing that everyone has a fascinating story to tell, and I’m excited at the prospect of getting to be the one to put it into words.

Journalists get their reputation for being meddlesome because a) they are and b) they have to be.

News stories do not just generate out of thin air – somebody has to see or hear something that triggers the “That’s a story” reflex – the proverbial light bulb experience. Even for journalists who do not have a natural curiosity, the practice forces them to walk around with their eyes and ears open, always observing the people and things around them. To a journalist, there’s always a story within a mile radius, and they are going to do everything they can to find it.

The danger here lies in dramatizing events or seeing something that is not there, but this is something that one learns to control over time.

There is also something cathartic about being able to express my opinions and experiences to the campus

community. Even if nobody reads my column, there is still satisfaction in putting on paper the annoying frustrations or pertinent observations that are bouncing around in my brain, and then seeing them in print.

My column also serves as a creative outlet for the ideas and language that are somewhat restricted by the objective nature of journalism.

So, while at any given time, 75 to 80 percent of student groups and administrators might be annoyed by me, and while I often forget what my non-newspaper friends look like because I spend so much time in the newsroom, I would never give up the experiences I have had and will continue to have. I sincerely hope that everyone discovers an interest or a career path that brings them the same thrill and sense of purpose that journalism brings me. When you do, let me know – I’d love to tell your story.

Contact Ryllie Danylko at rdanylko15@jcu.edu

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The Op/Ed Top Ten: Places to avoid on Black Friday 1. Walmart 2. Toys ‘R’ Us 3. K-mart 4. The food court at the mall 5. Target

Goodness Gracious:

Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor I consider myself a pretty easygoing person, and there are not a lot of things that really get under my skin. However, there is a special holiday coming up, and with that special holiday comes another special day in which dreams come true for thousands of Americans.

Those dreams mainly consist of buying beautiful new televisions and iPhones and LEGO sets and any other unnecessary products that the heart may desire at slightly lower prices.

For most Americans, Black Friday is almost as special of a holiday as Thanksgiving. However, the two days could not be more contradictory, and personally, I would feel much prouder to call myself an American if Black Friday was done away with completely. The reason for this is simple – Black Friday is purely fueled by greed, and this greed will ultimately be the destruction of all that is good in our society.

I currently work at Papyrus, which is a card store in Beachwood Mall. A couple of weeks ago, we received a memo at work that several of our locations throughout the nation will be opening at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening. Employees who are scheduled to work that night will not be permitted to request off, except in dire circumstances. I literally felt sick after I read that memo. All I could think was, “Are you flipping kidding me?!” I could not, and still can’t, believe that our nation’s obsession with consumerism has escalated to the point that we are now encroaching upon the holiday in which we are supposed to be thankful for what we already have. Have we really forgotten why we celebrate Thanksgiving in the first place?

I find it horrifying that there are millions of Americans currently starving and many even living on the streets, and instead of spending their time and money on helping them, or even spending time with their families just being grateful that they aren’t in a similar situation, countless numbers of people choose to flood stores and trample each other to death to spend ridicu-

6. Macy’s 7. Apple store 8. Kohl’s 9. Sears 10. Anywhere that is not home

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For the love of giving thanks

lous amounts of money mostly on luxury items. Now, I love sales as much as the next person, and I certainly am not knocking on people who want to take advantage of a day of sales to get started on their Christmas shopping. However, standing in line at 8 a.m. on Friday morning is a whole different story from lining storefronts at 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Most people who work in retail accept that they will be working on Black Friday when they take the job. It is disgusting, though, that some people are so selfish that they are willing to force employees to take time away from their families on Thanksgiving to go to work and sell people something they probably don’t really need.

This country was not founded on consumerism. When the first Thanksgiving was celebrated, our ancestors were not concerned with possessing material things.

Instead, they spent an entire three days giving thanks that they had survived and had a place to live freely and food to fill their stomachs. Now, I guarantee at least one person who is reading this column right now is thinking, “Oh, Grace, you ignorant girl, don’t you know what those pilgrims did to the natives when they settled here?”

Yes, I do know what happened, and I am not excusing it. However, those events do not change what the pilgrims and Native Americans had in mind when they celebrated the first Thanksgiving, which was simply being grateful for God’s blessings.

Here is the bottom line – most people who go shopping on Black Friday probably already have many, many things to be thankful for, and it is high time for those people and everyone else for that matter, to take more time to appreciate all of the ways in which they’ve been blessed.

So, if you are one of those people who plan to be banging on the doors of Walmart on Thanksgiving evening, I challenge you to take a good, hard look at yourself and consider what you are doing to those employees as opposed to what you could be doing with your family and all the things that you already have. Maybe, just maybe, you could consider donating your resources to helping those who don’t have enough money to even feed themselves, let alone buy toys and electronics. And, maybe we can restore the meaning of Thanksgiving to its former glory.

Contact Grace Kaucic at gkaucic15@jcu.edu

Clara Richter Editorial & Op/Ed Editor “My name is Junie B. Jones.

The B stands for Beatrice, except I don’t like Beatrice. I just like B, and that’s all.”

If you grew up any time between 1992 and the present day, I hope you recognize this iconic opening line from children’s literature.

“Junie B. Jones” was one of my favorite books when I was growing up, and I was saddened on Tuesday afternoon when I found out that author Barbara Park had passed away at the age of 66 of ovarian cancer.

I owe Barbara Park a huge debt of gratitude. Ever since I picked up my first copy of “Tacky the Penguin” when I was in kindergarten, I have loved books, but I never loved any like I loved “Junie B. Jones.” I read and re-read those books like it was nobody’s business. They were probably some of the first books that I actually did re-read.

Junie B. Jones was a precocious kindergartener (or first grader, depending on how far you got in the series) who never meant to get herself into sticky situations, but somehow always seemed to find herself in a pickle. Whether it was getting in trouble for eating Lifesavers Candy she found on the ground (okay, but who hasn’t done that) or getting floss stuck between her teeth and having to have a dentist go in there with pliers and pull it out, Junie B. always seemed to be in some sort of ridiculous conundrum.

She called her teacher Mrs.

Mrs. didn’t have a last name. To Junie B. she was just Mrs. and that was all. She called tomatoes “Tommy toes” (which I’ve actually caught myself doing). Junie B. has two best friends, Lucille and That Grace. She calls her little brother, “Ollie” her “monkey brother.” She has notoriously bad grammar.

When I babysit, I get excited when I see that the children have copies of “Junie B. Jones” on their bookshelves. First of all, they’re great books that I think all children should read, and secondly, I get a kick out of reading them. Call me childish (perhaps I am), but I still love reading Junie B. because I think she’s hilarious and I know that the kids do too. It’s like we can all be on the same level again, which is nice. Too often adults forget that children are not little adults. They think and operate and do pretty much everything differently than adults, but adults are constantly forgetting this about children and expecting them to rationalize and understand things the way an adult mind does. Somehow, Junie B. Jones manages to bring children and adults to the same level using humor, wit and hilarity.

Somehow, we were all able to relate some part of ourselves to Junie B. Jones. I was sassy. I had short brown hair, she had short brown hair. She got glasses eventually. I liked her because I thought she looked like me. My sister was always getting in trouble like Junie B. was. There was a little bit of her in all of us.

In creating Junie B. Jones, Park created a child that other children could relate to. It happens too

often in children’s literature that authors create characters that are so far-fetched or too adult that the child can’t fully relate. And sure, their stories may be wonderful and full of great moral lessons (because isn’t that basically the point of children’s literature), but the fact still remains that the best literature, whether for children or for adults, is the kind that we can relate to.

Junie B. was the kind of kid that other kids could really understand.

She wasn’t perfect by any means.

She was funny and realistic, and despite her seemingly bad behavior, she was always learning a lesson, which we, in turn, learned as well.

Though Junie B. was a girl, they weren’t books that boys didn’t want to read because she didn’t do overly-girly things, yet she wasn’t overly-boyish. She was perfect for kids.

At Jeffers Elementary School in Spring Lake, Michigan we have the greatest school librarian. Honestly, you should meet her. Her name is Mrs. Jobin and whether it was because she realized the value that the books held for children, or it was just because she liked the books, she was always reading them to us and giving voices to all the different characters.

Though she died at much too young an age, Barbara Park will live on in the legacy of Junie B. Jones, who will no doubt continue to delight and entertain young readers. Thank you, Barbara Park, for helping me learn to love reading by writing books that I loved to read.

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