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The CN talks to JCU ‘Meet the Remembering Press’ fellows past and present Ms. Mary The John Carroll University “Meet the Press” Fellowship was created in memory of the late Tim Russert, a 1972 graduate of JCU. Russert served as NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and a senior vice president of NBC news as well as the moderator of “Meet the Press.”

While Russert was at JCU, he was the Student Union president during the Vietnam War protests and was awarded the Robert Beaudry Award his senior year.

The Meet the Press Fellowship gives a JCU senior graduating in communication or political science the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. and work as a member of the “Meet the Press” team for nine months after graduation.

The CN will be interviewing the first five “Meet the Press” fellows in the upcoming issues about what their time at NBC taught them and how JCU shaped and prepared them for the opportunity.

This week, The CN interviewed Andrew Rafferty, the first recipient of the fellowship in 2009.

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JCU’s ‘Late Night’ events encourage students to stay up after dark

Brenna Dimmig The Carroll News

“They told me I have cancer. Stage four. I’m gonna die.”

Sabrina Ivory stood in awe as Mary Gaston, her dear friend and coworker, told her the frank truth about her breast cancer.

“Well, don’t be sad about it. That’s just how it is,” said Gaston.

Sunday, Feb. 9 marks the one-year anniversary of Gaston’s passing.

The 78-year-old Gaston was a member of the JCU cleaning staff for 22 years. Several members of the JCU community paid their respects to the Gaston family by attending her funeral service held on Feb. 14, 2013.

A year later, Ivory goes about her job emptying the trash from the second floor of Millor and smiles.

“Ms. Mary said whatever was on her mind,” Ivory said. “She didn’t hold back. She couldn’t have told me any other way.”

Gaston lived life according to her own rules. Gaston stayed in Cleveland even after her family, including her two sons, Johnny and Randy, moved to Atlanta. She loved Cleveland and surrounded herself with good friends here.

“She was my lunch date and my shopping buddy,” said Ivory. “I even made dinner for her because she was so busy with her two jobs.”

Despite the cheerful tone in her voice, Ivory’s eyes were heavy with grief. Gaston died less than two months after revealing her sickness to family and coworkers.

Despite her terminal prognosis, she continued to work for as long as she could, both at JCU and Tower City Center. Zima McGlothin, who worked with Gaston and Ivory cleaning the dorms during the summer, said Gaston was in good spirits until the very end.

“I visited her the week before she passed,” McGlothin said. “She sat up straight. She was well rested. She was drinking a cold Pepsi, her favorite.”

To those at JCU who knew Gaston, she was “Ms. Mary”, the woman who cleaned the bathrooms in the Dolan Center for Science and

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Recent frigid temperatures may have left some John Carroll University students dull and spiritless, but they have not affected Maura Jochum, the graduate assistant in the Office of Student Activities who coordinates the “Late Night at Carroll” events.

The “Late Night” events are made possible through the Late Night Programming Grant. Student groups and University departments can apply for the grant and must follow certain guidelines.

The events must be scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 10 p.m. or later and going until 1 a.m. or later. The grants are limited to $500 and student groups take priority. Other than a $10 deposit, which you get back after the program, the events are funded by the Student Activity Fee events ranging from a relaxed Pinterest night on campus to a trip to the historic Little Italy for a food tour. The word “boring” does not exist in Jochum’s vocabulary.

“When planning an event, I look at what has been successful in the past,” said Jochum. “I am from around the area, so I know different places that students can go and experience unfamiliar things. I enjoy playing off of Cleveland and using the resources it has to offer.”

More than anything, Jochum wishes to provide the students on campus with a wide range of new opportunities.

“When I am planning activities, my main goal is to provide students with alternative programs,” said Jochum. “I want them to be able to do something late at night with their friends and give them the chance to experience areas of Cleveland they might not get the chance to experience otherwise.”

“I like Late Night Programming because it provides an alternative for us students that don’t want to go out,” said junior Bethany Kregiel. “The programs are really fun too. The events hosted by Late Night Programming are usually things I would do for fun anyway. My personal favorite was when the mentalist Joshua Seth came to campus and blew my mind.”

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JCU hosts “The Church and the New Media” lecture

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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Vincent J. Miller, Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture at the University of Dayton, will present his lecture, “Friends, Followers, and Papal Selfies: The Church and the New Media” at 7 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology.

JCU students host discussion with Muslim women

On Monday, Feb. 10, Campus Ministry will sponsor, “Through the Eyes of Muslim Women.”

At the event, Muslim JCU students will discuss their experiences at JCU. The talk will be held in the Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology at 7 p.m.

The discussion is part of a series of three informal panel discussions sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry, the Center for Service and Social Action and the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion.

Jewish students will host a panel on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Jardine room and non-Catholic Christian students will have a panel on Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium.

JCU pledges to support environmental initiative

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John Carroll University has agreed to pledge its support for a national initiative for environmental sustainability, the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change: the St. Frances Pledge.

The initiative aims to emphasize the effects of climate change on economically disadvantaged communities through advocacy, prayer and action. JCU’s list of sustainability initiatives for the Greater Cleveland area can be found on sites.jcu. edu/sustainability

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Students given the chance to see and touch rare works of Chinese art Matt Hribar

Asst. Diversions Editor

As part of the week long celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Cleveland Museum of Art visited John Carroll University on Thursday, Jan. 30 with ancient Chinese artifacts. Students were given the opportunity to see and touch works of art that are up to 4,000 years old.

The event, which was held in the Mackin Room of Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center, is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s revolutionary interactive program called “Art to Go,” which explores Asia’s interaction with other parts of the world. The event focused on art that was crafted during the Silk Road era, a time when European markets sought spices, tea, porcelain and other ceramics from the Chinese empire.

“Three years ago, we had a [“Art to Go”] session during the Lunar New Year week, and it was such a success that we decided to do it again,” said Ellen Valentine, secretary of the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.

One of the objects was an ivory statue reminiscent of Mother Mary and baby Jesus. The detailed piece was designed for the Chinese market in an effort to bring Christian idealism to the Asian audience. Baby Jesus was carved with a lily in his hand, which was a symbol of Mary’s virginity and purity. When crafted, the piece had been painted solid. However, erosion had taken most of the color off of the statue.

Another object of interest was a lacquer and jade box. The box was carved from wood and then covered in multiple coats of lacquer. Lacquer is mixed with pigments to create colors, and black lacquer was the most popular color for the ancient Chinese. The jade embellishment, which was heavily detailed, wasn’t easily crafted.

According to the curators, jade is next to diamonds on the hardness scale. The curators emphasized the amount of time needed to get such a design upon jade.

“Art to Go” also presented century-old porcelain and explained the significance of the ceramic material. The reason most porcelain Photos by Matt Hribar is blue is because it only takes two firings for blue porcelain. Any Students were invited to look at and hold rare artifacts other porcelain color needs three firings.

Porcelain was used mostly for tea parties, something women cre- from the Cleveland Museum of Art at “Art to Go.” ated because they were not allowed in Chinese coffee shops due to the men’s dialogue topics. Porcelain is non-porous, which makes it very sterile for liquids. The Chinese had warehouses full of porcelain that they designed for the European purchasers.

The curators from the museum also discussed the silk market.

Silk was so desirable during the Silk Road times that it was used as a method to pay taxes. Silk-making was a Chinese secret for a long period of time. According to the museum curators, those who spoke Students and faculty can now submit nominations for the 2014 of the silk-making methods were killed.

Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences. This is the most important award for the College and carries a $2,000 stipend.

Nominations must include: 1.) A letter of nomination outlining and/or documenting that the nominee has made a difference in the College in areas like model classroom teaching, campus leadership on teaching issues, pioneering teaching methodology, creative course development and/or From LATE NIGHT, p.1 instructional support.

2.) Letters from at least three JCU students who have taken a class “I loved the Christmas program put on by Late Night,” said freshwith the professor. man Shannon Poppe. “The crafts provided were simple and fun. I got to socialize with my friends and I got to meet new people. The 3.) Letters from two faculty colleagues. breakfast food they provided topped the whole thing off.”

4.) Letters from alumni are also welcome.

The success of the programs continues to grow from last year, Nominations with all of the appropriate documentation are to with events filling up faster and attendance rising. be turned into the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and “We want to encourage students to expand their horizon,” said Sciences no later than Wednesday, March 12.

Jochum. “We want to expose them to new things, which is what The award will be presented at the fall 2014 faculty meeting of college is about, learning inside and outside of the classroom.” the College of Arts and Sciences.

One way for students to expand their horizons is to take a trip If nominators wish to nominate the same person they did last back in time at the 1950s-themed Late Night at Carroll event called year, they must simply indicate that they wish to update the materi“A Night at Lobo’s Diner” on Feb. 14 at 10 p.m. in the O’Connell als from last year.

Reading Room and Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center for Further information can be obtained from the Office of the Dean, Science and Technology. The O’Connell Reading Room will be College of Arts and Sciences or Bernadette Sferry at bsferry@jcu. transformed into a diner equipped with burgers, fries, milkshakes, edu. booths, signs and a ‘50s cover band.

Nominations now being accepted for the 2014 Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excellence

Late Night programming gives JCU students alternative options for weekend evenings

Campus Safety Log

January 31, 2014 Intoxicated student acted agressively towards RA’s and residents in Hamlin Hall 1st Floor at 10 p.m.

February 1, 2014 Intoxicated male hit his head and was bleeding in the Millor Hall bathroom at 10:45 p.m.

February 2, 2014 Stall doors were found removed from the men’s restroom in Hamlin Hall at 9:35 a.m.

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

For more information, contact x1615.

UHPD Crime Blotter

January 21, 2014 Macy’s loss prevention worker was run over by a black Ford Taurus on Warrensville Center Road at 5:53 p.m.

A Speedway employee reported the theft of $223 worth of over-thecounter batteries on Cedar Road at 8:10 a.m.

January 25, 2014 Macy’s security personnel reported shoplifting of merchandise worth $1,670 on Warrensville Center Road at 8:39 p.m.

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

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The CN chats with 2009 ‘Meet the Press’ fellow Andrew Rafferty Interview conducted by Campus Editor Jackie Mitchell The Carroll News: What were you involved in during your time at JCU? Andrew Rafferty: During my time at JCU, I was very involved in The Carroll News. I was the editor in chief my senior year, and managing editor before that and the Campus editor before that. Basically as soon as I got onto campus, I got involved in The Carroll News. And that took up most of my time along with communication and political science.

The CN: Did you always know that you wanted to go into journalism?

Rafferty: I don’t think I always knew. I kind of figured it out in high school. I signed up for a journalism class in high school, not necessarily by mistake, but just because we needed to take an extracurricular class - an elective class. That was my junior year of high school, and I started working on my high school newspaper, and then I took it again my senior year and was really involved in our high school newspaper and knew that when I got into college, I wanted to continue with it and study journalism more and write for the newspaper, do internships and all of that kind of stuff.

The CN: How did you react when you found out that you received the Tim Russert “Meet the Press” fellowship?

Rafferty: Obviously, I was very excited. It was excitement and I had a lot of questions, especially me being the first one. There was no guide on how you do it or what you do. It was scary, exciting, exhilarating, all of those things. It was also a little bittersweet because – and I’m sure this is the same every year – a couple of the other people who were finalists with me were good friends of mine who were extremely well-qualified and would have done an awesome job, if not better than I could have. But overall, it was kind of an exhilarating thing, because not only are you figuring out a new job, but you’re also moving to a new city where I knew Photo from Twitter basically no one, and you’re going to start a whole new chapter of your life.

Rafferty was the first JCU student to receive the “Meet the Press” fellowship.

The CN: What was your first day like at “Meet the Press”?

Rafferty: The first day was surprisingly welcoming. I had spoken with then-executive producer Betsy Fischer, who has now moved on to a new role. So she was the only one I knew and I remember I went in there and I was of the impression that this would kind of be a slightly-above intern-type position where I’d be making copies and maybe going on lunch runs, which I was totally fine with. I knew that just being in the building would lead to so many opportunities. But I remember the first day, I was so enamored by the idea that I had my own desk. And it wasn’t anything great, but I had my own reserved spot. I met [“MTP” host] David Gregory that first day. He knew who I was; he was expecting me. He was very welcoming, and the same with Betsy. And everyone on staff was very welcoming and very quick to teach me things and also to assign me with some responsibilities. And I think that first day I got David’s email address, and he and I were emailing about stuff, and it was really overwhelming in a good way.

The CN: What’s your most memorable moment during your time at “Meet the Press?”

Rafferty: That’s a tough one. The first day was really memorable. The first show I helped out with, we had John Boehner on and I think Lindsey Graham. But Boehner’s the one I remember, because when I initially started, what I would do is called the “greeter” position. You stand out in the lobby, and you wait for the high-profile people to walk into NBC, and you escort them to the green room just to make sure that they get there. I remember Boehner came in, and I was like, “I went to school in Ohio, John Carroll University,” and he said, “Oh, that’s great,” and I don’t think there was anything particularly memorable about the conversation, but it was pretty cool that I just talked to John Boehner, and I was very enamored by it at the time. So I think once you realize that you are part of it, and especially that first week with having a very high-profile person. To be able to just chat with him casually on a Sunday morning for work, that was something that I was kind of like, I’m going to text my buddies back home about.

The CN: What’s the most important thing you learned during the fellowship?

Rafferty: I learned that there’s an incredible importance to shutting up and listening and learning from the people around you, but that I was prepared to contribute, and I was ready to have a positive impact on the show because of what I learned in college, what I studied and what my professors taught me at John Carroll. My education there prepared me to, not to be the greatest political mind ever of our generation, but the little things, the importance of accuracy, of thoroughness, of follow-through – those things that I learned at John Carroll, those were tremendous assets to me during the fellowship. And that’s why I think I had a very successful nine months doing it.

The CN: Did you receive any memorable advice while you were there?

Rafferty: I had the fellowship, and then I got hired and I was on staff for a little bit, and then I went out and I was a campaign embed. But I remember when I was leaving, and this wasn’t necessarily leaving the fellowship, but leaving “Meet the Press” as a whole after I had already been on staff for a little bit. One of the producers there left me a really nice note about the time I had spent there, and the big takeaway is that whether it’s politics, or journalism, or any field in life, you can still be very successful and be a very nice person and respect people from all walks of life. And being able to show that level of respect for people, I think that’s the most important thing, not just professionally but just as a human being.

The CN: What are you up to now?

Rafferty: I’m still at NBC. I write and report for NBCnews.com, and so I’m primarily focused on producing content for our website, but I also go out and shoot video that will be used on any platform, whether it’s NBC or MSNBC.

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Mary Gaston’s life, legacy and sunny disposition remembered and honored a year later From MARY GASTON, p.1

Technology. But if you took away the oversized blue GCA Services Group shirt, the uniform baseball cap and the cleaning cart that stood as tall as she did, you’d be met with Gaston, a dignified friend, mother and grandmother.

“Ms. Mary never had a hair out of place,” McGlothin said. “She loved pink and she loved getting dolled up. She thought a woman should always wear earrings and have her nails done.”

Ivory enjoyed reminiscing about the fun she had with Gaston.

“She took me on my first shopping trip to New York City,” Ivory said. “We had so much fun we didn’t know what to do with ourselves. She also loved to go on cruises. We were planning a cruise trip when she passed away.”

GCA employees continue to feel the void of Gaston’s motherly presence.

“She is missed everyday,” McGlothin said. “It’s definitely hard. There are so many memories of her around campus.”

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Campus Calendar : Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 Thursday

Annual Career Fair in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

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“Last Vegas” SUPB Movie Night in Donahue Auditorium from 9 to 11 p.m.

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“Dorm Room Chef” in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology from 10 p.m. to midnight

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

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Cultural Awareness Series: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Jardine Room from 2 to 3 p.m.

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Higl’s Squiggles: Introverts are people, too

Alexandra Higl Arts & Life Editor Let me draw your attention to the girl in the corner: standing alone, far removed from the crowd. She wears an icy expression affectionately known as her “resting female dog face.” She scowls when people come near her, like one of those pit bulls people lock up behind fences and place a “beware of dog” sign on the entrance. She’s assuming Molly Shannon’s “Mary Catherine Gallagher stance” with her hands under her armpits. She’s quiet.

She’s shy. She’s arrogant. She’s a terrible public speaker. And, she would never be caught dead dancing on a table.

She is an introvert.

Sound about right? Well, this shouldn’t.

Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you a rare type of species many have misunderstood for years. Don’t get too close; they bite. Just kidding.

As a self-proclaimed introvert, I have rolled my eyes at people’s misconception of this personality type for years. I’ve had that awkward moment in class when you take a personality test. An ecstatic extrovert who is “like super crazy excited” that they got the “better” personality approaches you, and asks what you got. You casually reply with “introvert” and they gawk at you with eyes and mouth wide open, say “oh,” begin to fidget and slowly begin the awkward backwards walk. It’s not like you told them you have the black plague.

Hey, introverts are people, too.

And we don’t go around and stand in corners with our hands under our armpits. At least the majority of us don’t.

Although introverts comprise one-third of our population, we’re looked down upon. And many extroverted people fail to realize that many things they say to us are actually insulting. We have feelings, too.

The word “introvert” has always had a negative connotation.

Many would agree it’s much more attractive to be a “life of the party” extrovert.

Well, I’m here to make being an introvert cool again. I’m going to bring sexy back – introvert style.

So let’s debunk a few common introvert myths, shall we?

Myth number one: introverts are shy. Often times, shy and introverted are interpreted as one in the same. In reality, they’re not. Not all introverts are shy. Take Bill Gates or Rosa Parks for example. Both are well-known introverts. Both took risks that required guts and courage. A shy person is timid. A timid person would not have given up her seat and refused to move to the back of the bus – just saying.

Myth number two: Introverts are terrible public speakers.

Not to unleash my inner diva, but I know quite a few extroverts who you watch attempt to deliver speeches and want to throw rotten produce at them. And I know quite a few introverts who are rock stars at the art of public speaking. Eleanor Roosevelt, a well-known introvert, made a living as a public figure, serving as the American spokesperson in the United Nations. And rumor has it introverted Abraham Lincoln wasn’t too shabby at the whole speech-making thing either. Does “four score and seven years ago” ring a bell?

Myth number three: introverts bite. I’ve never been bitten by an introvert. Nor have I bit anyone. Please let me know if this happens. And, if it does, I’m sure it’s not exclusive to introverts.

Myth number four: introverts are always quiet. One of my biggest pet peeves in life is when people say that I’m quiet and tell me to come out of my shell. Sometimes, I just want to go all “Incredible Hulk” and flip over a table when people utter those words. Just kidding. I roll my eyes and move on with my life.

But in reality, many introverts are not all quiet and reserved. They just have quiet moments. David Letterman, Courtney Cox and Audrey Hepburn seem like chatterboxes at times, right? It turns out this trio happens to all be introverts.

Introverts simply recharge by being in solitude. They enjoy long walks, listening to music and curling up in a ball at the end of the day with a cup of hot chocolate in one hand and a book in the other. Extroverts recharge by being around people.

Introverts are more at ease around small groups of people, while extroverts thrive around larger crowds.

So, who cares if one-third of the population needs to take a time out for a quiet night and a bit of rest and relaxation? Solitude can be a good thing.

And, I’m sure there are plenty of introverts who enjoy the occasional “dancing on a table night.” Even if it’s just in sweatpants around your three closest friends and a pint of Ben & Jerry’s in hand.

Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

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Oscar nomination revoked for ethics violation Madeline Smanik Asst. Arts & Life Editor

Early last week, the Academy Award nomination for the song “Alone Yet Not Alone” was officially withdrawn from consideration due to unethical campaigning by the song’s composer.

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the issue came to a vote by the Governors Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. They voted to revoke the already controversial nomination.

The track, previously nominated for Best Original Song, was written by composer Bruce Broughton and lyricist Dennis Spiegel.

The actions in question were those of Broughton, who is currently a member of the executive committee of the Academy’s music branch and was once a governor of the Academy. Broughton sent an email to other members of the music branch and encouraged them to consider choosing “Alone Yet Not Alone” for the Best Original Song award. The Governors Board decided that this request was inappropriate, because it seemed as though Broughton was using his current and former positions within the Academy to collect votes.

Broughton vehemently denied the Governors Board’s accusations, claiming his actions did not go against Academy rules.

“What happens is that the music branch of the Academy puts all the songs on a disc and I was concerned that this song would be really easy to overlook,” Broughton told Entertainment Weekly. “I received in the mail songs from other films that were pressed and recorded CDs. We didn’t do anything like that at all.”

This was not Broughton’s first experience with the Academy Awards. His music received Oscar attention once before, when the score he composed for the film “Silverado” was nominated for an Academy Award in 1985.

“Alone Yet Not Alone” was recorded for the film of the same name. The film is based on real events of the 18th century, as it tells the story of two devoutly Christian sisters who were kidnapped by Native Americans.

The song was performed by Joni Eareckson Tada, an evangelical Christian radio host and author. Eareckson Tada is a quadriplegic and, in order to sing, her husband presses her diaphragm for her.

Eareckson Tada acknowledged the possibility that the film was under fire for its message rather than its composer’s campaigning methods.

“If it was for reasons connected with a faith-based message, it shouldn’t surprise us that Hollywood would shun Jesus. Jesus has been shunned by much weedier characters,” she said.

The film “Alone Yet Not Alone” was produced by Enthuse Entertainment, an openly religious and God-centered company.

When the nominations were initially announced, the recognition of “Alone Yet Not Alone” came as a surprise to many, as it was a film that not many people had heard of before. It beat out several songs by popular artists, including “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran, from “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Ray, from “The Great Gatsby.”

Regardless of the reasoning behind the revocation, “Alone Yet Not Alone” will no longer be a contender for Best Original Song.

The remaining nominations are “Ordinary Love” from “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” “Let It Go” from “Frozen,” “Happy” from “Despicable Me 2” and “The Moon Song” from “Her.” No other song will be nominated to fill the spot formerly occupied by “Alone Yet Not Alone.”

The Academy Awards are set to air Sunday, March 2. “Alone Yet Not Alone,” hollywoodreporter.com the movie, will be released again in June.

Actress Kelly Greyson in Enthuse Editor’s Note: Information from this article was taken from the Los Angeles Entertainment’s “Alone Yet Not Alone.” Times, CBS News, Entertainment Weekly, Boxofficemojo.com and Aloneyetnotalone.com.

Barneys transgender models redefine fashion Morgan Osheka Staff Reporter

Barneys New York has launched its spring 2014 campaign entitled “Brothers, Sisters, Sons and Daughters.” The luxurious department store features 17 transgender individuals for this diverse campaign. Barneys’ new campaign is meant to promote awareness of transgender issues and to stress the need for the fashion industry to welcome the transgender community.

In an interview, Barneys’ creative director Dennis Freeman said, “It’s striking how the transgender community has been left behind. It’s disturbing and upsetting to see that.” Freeman hopes that by featuring transgender models, people will more easily relate to the transgender community through fashion.

Barneys’ campaign has taken a great leap forward in breaking down the stereotypes in the modeling industry. The main goal of this campaign, which is partnered with the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the LGBT Community Center, is to promote acceptance of the entire transgender community.

The 17 transgender models of various nationalities and races were photographed surrounded by family and loved ones. While clothed in designer brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, a greater message lies behind each photo. These photographs’ purpose is to emphasize human connections and to highlight the stories behind each model’s struggles

with gender identity. that’s the only way to get people’s atThe campaign goes one step further tention sometimes. It just irks me that to share these stories with the public these models can’t just be models; that through videos and even a short film on they have to be labeled as transgender.”

Barneys’ blog.

On Feb. 11, Barneys will donate One of the models, Sawyer Devuyst, 10 percent of all sales from 11 flagsaid, “Trans people live in shame and ship stores nationwide as well as from fear of themselves and their bodies, Barneys.com to the LGBT Community but to be recognized with dignity and Center, stationed in New York City, and respect, on top of that, celebrated, was the NCTE. an amazing experience.”

Photographs from the campaign are There have been polarized responses planned to run in The New York Times toward Barneys’ spring campaign. Many and Vanity Fair. believe Freeman’s vision for the camEditor’s Note: Information in this paign has succeeded with flying colors, article was taken from Barneys New while others are a little more skeptical. York – The Window, Time and The Freshman Amy Awadalla said, “I Huffington Post. think that Barneys’ transgender campaign is a good place to start in terms of broadening the ‘model stereotype’. However, I also think that the campaign is very risky because it has the potential to turn away some conservative customers.”

Sophomore E m i l y Tu s i c k said, “If you really want to take a stand and make elle.com a point, you have Two transgender models pose for Barneys New to scream and York’s spring 2014 campaign. shout it. Sadly,

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‘Conversation after a Funeral’

aims to boost dialogue at JCU

Katherine Oltmanns The Carroll News

On Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., the D.J. Lombardo Student Center’s Marinello Little Theatre will welcome a new play to its stage.

Former JCU education professor Mary Weems’ “A Conversation After A Funeral” is about Anne Frank and Emmett Till, two iconic historical figures, speaking after Till’s funeral about contemporary issues of injustice.

The idea for the play came to Weems through a conversation with the artistic director of Karamu House theater, Terrence Spivey.

“He casually asked me what would happen if Anne Frank and Emmett Till ever met,” said Weems.

Weems immediately had an image of Frank carrying her original diary into Till’s church and sitting in the front pew during the funeral.

“I carried that image around with me for two

years,” said Weems. “And then one morning, the play came to me like most of my plays, whole like a baby.”

The play came to JCU through Richard Clark, Director of the Peace, Justice and Human Rights program, which is sponsoring the production. Clark, after hearing about the play through colleagues, reached out to Weems and organized a showing at JCU. “I thought the idea of Anne Frank showing up at Emmett Till’s funeral was genius. It certainly fits into the idea of peace, justice and human rights and enhancing human dignity,” said Clark.

The play premiered in January 2013 at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, and was their featured event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day last year. The play won the African American Playwrights Exchange Best New Play of 2013.

Weems said she made the play youthfriendly.

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Mary Weems is a playwright and former John Carroll University professor who has written and directed “ A Conversation After A Funeral.”

“Theater is an entertaining way to educate. It introduces kids to something early on that they can explore later,” said Weems. “In K-12 education today, there is still very little emphasis put on the issues that are raised in this play – racism, religious intolerance and classism.”

The play has two characters, and because Weems wrote the play for a younger audience, the play does not last longer than a class period.

Weems believes it will help people think more compassionately about those who are and have been discriminated against, and also to see the common ground that everyone shares.

“From my perspective, too much diversitybased programming focuses on the differences, but I believe it’s important to begin with all the things we have in common and then move from there. This play helps you to do that,” said Weems.

“A Conversation After A Funeral” will be touring between now and April. It was at Hathaway Brown in Shaker Heights on Feb. 4 and Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio on Feb. 6. The Maltz Museum will be showing the play on Feb. 19, March 26 and April 23.

In terms of the John Carroll community seeing her play, Weems said, “I hope to get a deeper dialogue continued around issues of race and religion.”

She also specified that because JCU is a Jesuit university, the play ties in perfectly with the JCU mission of working together to promote social justice and caring for one another.

“What I’m hoping people get out of this is a desire to make sure these things don’t happen again, even if it’s just roommates treating each other nicer,” said Clark. “My hope is that people will leave with a sense of the dangers of treating people as less than fully human.”

Editor’s Note: Visit jcunews.com for the complete schedule of performances and locations of Weems’ play.

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Seth Meyers leaves ‘SNL,’ moves on to ‘Late Night’ Emily Mitchell The Carroll News

While most have heard of “passing the torch” in the Olympics, have you ever heard of “passing the pickle” in the world of hosting Late Night? As Jimmy Fallon moves on to the next milestone in his career hosting “The Tonight Show” and Seth Meyers retires from the “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update desk, the iconic pickle now resides in Meyers’ care.

Meyers follows in Fallon’s footsteps, from SNL cast member, to SNL Weekend Update anchor and now as host of “Late Night.”

Fallon officially passed the symbolic pickle to Meyers on one of his final nights hosting “Late Night,” saying, “I’ve been stuck with it for five years - I mean I’m so blessed to have this thing for five years. And so now I’d like to present it to you.”

The pickle has been passed down several generations among the “Late Night” hosts, beginning with David Letterman in 1993.

Saturday, Feb. 1 commemorated Meyers’ final night as an anchor on Weekend Update, a segment where he relays world news from the week with his characteristic charm and wit.

After starting his career on SNL in 2001 and finally working up to co-head writer in 2006, Meyers has more than proven his ability as a performer and comedic writer. In 2010, Meyers even paid a visit to John Carroll University and provided an unforgettable stand-up routine.

With his signature dimpled smile and the worldly knowledge (and strikingly similar hair) of news anchor Brian Williams, Meyers took his seat of more than seven years at the Weekend Update desk for the final time last Saturday.

His final appearance was much anticipated, and while some speculated he might

leave with a musical number à la Kristen Wiig, his departure was quite simple yet entertaining – and true to his personality.

Crowd favorites Stefon, played by Bill Hader, Amy Poehler and Andy Samberg joined Meyers from “the other side,” meaning the world outside of SNL. Stefon, a character who would visit the Weekend Update desk and inform viewers on New York’s hottest clubs, provided a laugh during the bittersweet goodbye. Poehler bestowed valuable advice and encouragement, and Samberg serenaded Meyers with some classic Boyz II Men. As Cecily Strong, Meyers’ co-anchor during this past season of SNL, wished him luck and mentioned how much the cast would miss him, Stefon quickly interjected, AP saying, “You barely Jimmy Fallon, right, passes on the giant pickle to Seth Meyers as Meyers prepares to host “Late Night.” know him!”

At the end of the show, as SNL’s band as an SNL writer, his fellow castmates hugged All jokes aside, Meyers wrapped up his segment with an emotional farewell, and just played its famous saxophone-laden farewell him and congratulated him.

As the curtain closes, it is time for Meyas the camera panned away, former SNL cast song, Meyers stood at the front of the cast, member Fred Armisen staggered into view waving and smiling in his blue button-down ers to move on to his next big career move: squinting off-camera, mocking ex-governor shirt. As the credits rolled across the screen finding a place to store that massive “Late and Meyers’ name appeared for the final time Night” pickle. of New York David Paterson.

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The Olympics – A special tradition Following Sunday’s Super Bowl, some might be tempted to say that the best sporting tradition involves America’s Game – football.

I beg to differ. The best sporting event is the world’s games – the Olympics.

Tracing back to ancient Greece, the Olympics have a lengthy and storied past. The games and traditions have changed – for example, today’s Olympics include winter sports. But the idea remains the same.

The Olympics are a chance for the world’s athletes to shine while representing their home countries on the biggest stage imaginable.

Heroes and villains are born on the grand stage.

Notable recent examples include Michael Phelps’ miraculous win in the 100-meter butterfly (his seventh gold medal in seven days) at the 2008 Beijing Games and Sidney Crosby’s gold medal-clinching goal for Canada (over Team USA) in Vancouver four years ago.

Countless other unforgettable moments occurred before my time.

Track star Jesse Owens scored a huge win for the Americans at the 1936 Berlin Games. Herb Brooks led Team USA to an upset victory over the USSR (now Russia), as the Americans won the gold medal for hockey in Lake Placid in 1980.

This year’s Olympics in Sochi, Russia promises to be no less exciting. (Shameless plug: check out our Olympic preview on page 10).

I can’t wait to watch.

Unfortunately, due to the time difference, many of the events will be forced into tape delay. Some of the events will air at inconvenient times.

But that should not deter you from watching the Olympics. This is truly a tradition unlike any other.

Besides the event’s storied history, there are three reasons you should watch the Olympics over the course of the next month.

1. Patriotism – As Chrysler perfectly stated in its Super Bowl ad, “Is there anything more American than America?” Even if you’re not a sports fan, cheering on your home country can be pretty awesome.

2. Obscure sports – Sports besides football, baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer rarely get major airtime. Now is the chance to watch all the cool, obscure events like bobsled racing and figure skating.

My personal favorite is curling.

Watching as men with brooms shout and curl a “rock” is really fun.

3. NHL on hiatus – Since so many NHL players will be in the Olympics, the NHL takes a hiatus beginning on Sunday. What else are you going to watch? The NBA? So go ahead and watch some Olympic curling and hockey. You won’t be disappointed.

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Building on what has already been a fantastic season for the John Carroll University women’s basketball team, the Blue Streaks traveled to New Concord, Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 1 and handled Muskingum University in an 87-55 win.

JCU stuck to their style of play to claim the win. Relying on a stingy defense that forced 26 turnovers and held the Fighting Muskies to just 32 percent shooting, the Blue Streaks used their strengths to eventually take control of the game and take home another comfortable Ohio Athletic Conference victory.

With the victory, JCU improved to 15-2 overall and 10-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference on the season, good enough to remain atop the conference. Muskingum fell to 5-13 overall and 3-9 in the OAC. While the final score might denote a blowout, the Fighting Muskies put up a strong fight, forcing the Blue Streaks to keep their foot on the gas.

Muskingum came out of the starting gate matching JCU’s intensity, and actually held a two-point lead with 12:15 remaining in the first half. But the Blue Streaks locked down defensively and went on a 20-5 run immediately in response,

never relinquishing the lead again.

The second half was more of the same. The Fighting Muskies continued to fight, but the Blue Streaks were simply too powerful and too sound defensively to allow Muskingum to get back into the game.

Senior forward Missy Spahar, the second-leading scorer in NCAA Division III with 26.6 points per game, was once again the star of the night for JCU, pouring in 29 points and four rebounds.

Junior guard Emily Taylor also added a career-high 18 points, filling up the stat sheet with seven rebounds and five assists. “[It] was a dominant win for us,” Taylor said. “We are hoping for it to send a message to the rest of the OAC that we are the top team to beat. As the season keeps rolling, we are starting to form an identity as a defensive/running team which will help us win the games we are capable of winning.

“This is one of the most exciting basketball seasons I’ve ever been apart of and it’s only going to get better from here,” Taylor said.

Currently ranked No. 23 in the nation, JCU is having one of its best seasons in program history.

Seven games now separate the Blue Streaks from their first No. 1 OAC Tournament seed in program history.

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Junior guard Emily Taylor exploded for 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a dominant Saturday win.

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1st 43 31

Rebounds Taylor

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JCU wins dunk fest in front of raucous home crowd Dave Schillero Staff Reporter

There aren’t many things more rewarding in sports than avenging a loss to a conference rival. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the John Carroll University men’s basketball team got its revenge against Muskingum University in the ugliest of ways.

Fortunately, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The Blue Streaks held out late and earned a 87-83 win that kept them in the Ohio Athletic Conference mix.

Similar to this year’s previous contest between the two teams, it was a back and forth battle. Muskingum held a small lead for most of the opening minutes, but it was hard to tell through the deafening roar of a packed Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center.

The pro-Blue Streak crowd rose to its feet during the apparent dunk contest that started with junior Jake Hollinger’s two-handed slam that put the Blue Streaks ahead at 17:54 in the first half.

Freshman forward Doug Caputo followed with a dunk of his own at 14:36 to bring JCU to a 10-9 deficit.

Despite the return of an enthusiastic and fast-paced JCU offense, Muskingum guard Dave Brown erupted for an impressive offensive

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Junior Jake Hollinger electrified the crowd with a handful of rim-rattling dunks in Saturday’s win against Muskingum. performance of his own in the first half, dropping 14 of his game-high 26 points. Brown helped the Fighting Muskies to their biggest lead of the night, draining a three ball at 12:54 that was followed by a jumper from Muskingum guard Logan Kimble to stretch the lead to 19-12.

The Blue Streaks quickly jumped back into the game with help from sophomore guard Nicholas Ruckel, who scored 10 of his season-high 14 points off the bench in the first half.

Ruckel, who hasn’t seen the court

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2nd 42 42

Rebounds Hollinger

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Assists Linane

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much this season, proved to be key for the Blue Streaks not only on offense, but also on the defensive end.

“Ruckel has been working really hard all year in practice and now he’s finally getting his shot out there and is taking full advantage of it,” sophomore guard Will Starks said.

“He’s a great athlete who can really push the tempo, get to the rim and defend. He’s going to help us a ton moving forward.”

JCU entered the second half with a 45-41 lead. The point difference would not get much bigger for either team the remainder of the game. The second half featured a total of four lead changes and neither team led by more than seven points at any time.

Sophomore guard Joey Vuyancih came alive in the second half, scoring 10 points. Vuyancih helped the Blue Streaks gain crucial momentum, penetrating the defense and scoring a layup at 11:20. Hollinger followed it up with another monstrous dunk to give JCU its biggest

lead of the game, 67-60.

Muskingum didn’t give up and came back quickly to take a 75-74 lead following a pair of Clay Owens free throws with 5:22 remaining in the game. The partial collapse was largely due to the Blue Streaks horrific day shooting at the free throw line. Muskingum shot 25 for 30 from the free throw line while JCU shot a mere 15-30, allowing the Fighting Muskies to crawl back into the lead.

Fortunately for the Blue Streaks, sophomore forward Simon Kucharewicz flipped a switch in the closing minutes and helped lead the Blue Streaks offense. A twohanded dunk at 4:35 gave JCU the 76-75 lead. Clutch 3-pointers from junior guard David Hendrickson and Vuyancih followed, giving the Blue Streaks a decisive lead.

Despite losing the rebounding battle 42-37 and shooting an abysmal 50 percent from the free throw line, JCU proved their mettle through impressive play off the bench and stingy defense down the finishing stretch.

The win split the season matchup with Muskingum and gives the Blue Streaks important momentum with the OAC Tournament approaching.

The finish was even more satisfying considering the Fighting Muskies stunned the Blue Streaks on a buzzer-beater in New Concord in the first matchup.

“It just felt good to get back on the right track, especially on our home court,” Ruckel said. “We had a couple tough ones in a row and needed a nice win like that. I think we have a great shot at winning the OAC Tournament. This is a tough league but we can play with anyone when we show up.”

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Mirman guides JCU to12th place finish at Willson Invitational Andrew Orie Staff Reporter

While a 12th place finish at the Pete Willson Invitational in Wheaton, Ill. over the weekend might not look great on paper, the John Carroll University wrestling team posted an impressive effort. The Blue Streaks saw their first individual winner at the prestigious 32-team meet in five years, in sophomore Dan Mirman, and battled hard as a team.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ended up with 155 points, which was good enough for first place. Other notable scores included conference rivals University of Mount Union coming in fourth and Heidelberg University taking sixth.

JCU finished ahead of both Ohio Northern

University and Baldwin Wallace University.

One of JCU’s bestperformers was Mirman. At 149 pounds, Mirman dominated at the No. 3 seed, finishing 5-0 and becoming the individual champion of the invitational in a stellar two-day performance. On his way to a 5-0 record, Mirman provided two big upsets, starting with a win over No. 2 Elroy Perkin of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Mirman continued his hot streak with a dramatic 5-3 overtime win over the top seed from Olivet College, Gage Pederson in the finals.

Both wrestlers were ranked in Division III last week, proving Mirman is among one of the top Division III wrestlers in the country.

Mirman was named the Co-Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week honors for his efforts.

Mirman was not the only Blue Streak to Junior 285-pounder Will Porter had his post a strong performance. Junior Terner day cut short by injury in the quarterfinals Gott came through once again in the tourna- against top-seeded Anthony Edgren of ment. At 157 pounds, he finished 4-2, good Wisconsin-Whitewater. enough to earn himself fourth place.

“Well it doesn’t sit well,” Gott said. “I think it has lit a fire inside of everyone and now it’s time to get back to work.”

Several other JCU wrestlers fought hard this past weekend including freshman 165-pounder Thomas McNulty, who went on a Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information roll through the consolation bracket after being Sophomore Dan Mirman stares down one of his defeated by the No. 2 seed. opponents on Saturday.

JCU indoor track & field teams take third at OAC Split Meets Joe McCarthy Staff Reporter

Women’s Track & Field Coming into the 2014 Ohio Athletic Conference Split North Meet indoor track and field meet, the John Carroll University women’s track and field team was riding on momentum from a first place finish at the Baldwin Wallace Mid-January Meet on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Stellar performances from relay and middistance runners set the Blue Streaks with 107.50 points, placing them third overall in the field of five.

JCU put up a strong fight against second place Baldwin Wallace University (111.75) and first place University of Mount Union (213) at the Ohio Northern Sports Center in Ada, Ohio.

The Blue and Gold excelled in the middle distance and relay events, producing two relay team winners, while senior Gabriella Kreuz added two wins of her own in the mile-run (5:10.46) and 800-meter (2:23.02) events.

The relay team of Kreuz, fellow senior Nicki Bohrer, junior Megan Martinko and freshman Joy Nyaanga won the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:08.70, less than a second off the school record. Kreuz and Bohrer then teamed up with the junior duo of Danielle Sample and Haley Turner to add a victory in the distance medley with a time that was close to a full 18 seconds faster than the field.

The quartet’s finish of 12:38.50 gave JCU its second relay win of the day.

Bohrer was proud to be a part of both winning teams.

“I didn’t even really realize we were on the verge of breaking our school record again until someone told us,” Bohrer said. “But relays are the best because you get to share your glory with your team and there is less individual pressure.”

The Blue Streaks also found success in the 1,000-meter run, placing three runners.

Bohrer ran a strong race, finishing less than a second off the lead. Notching second with a time of 3:05.11, the senior was responsible for 28 points in JCU’s overall score.

Sophomore Hanna Sterle placed third in a close 3,000-meter run, finishing with a time of 11:14.43. Senior Alyssa Singer (11:24.40) and freshman Mallory Maher (11:26.65) finished sixth and seventh, respectively, in the same event.

Sophomore Emily Jenkins, Nyaanga and Martinko led the way for the Blue Streaks in the short distance events. Jenkins finished fourth in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.24, Martinko placed fourth 60-meter hurdles at 9.64 and Nyaanga led the way with a third place finish in the 500-meter dash at a time of 1:22.78, three seconds off the first place finish.

Sample had the best finish in field events for JCU, placing second in the triple jump at a distance of 10.35 meters.

Haley Turner Staff Reporter

Men’s Track & Field In their third week of competition, the John Carroll University men’s track and field team continued to show improvement. Their latest venture at the Ohio Athletic Conference Split North Meet ended with a third place JCU finish on Saturday, Feb. 1.

The top-three finish was boosted by several notable performances that showcased the team’s strengths.

Junior Nick D’Amico had an impressive second-place finish in the 400-meter dash.

He crossed the finish line at 51.69, followed shortly after by sophomore Will Cameron, who finished fifth (52.71).

Sophomore Mike Hydzik also earned points for the Blue Streaks with his finish in the 500-meter run. Hydzik clocked in at 1:09.17 which was enough to earn him thirdplace overall. In the men’s mile, junior John Cameron landed a solid third-place finish (4:31.64). Junior hurdler Nick Williams was fourth overall in the 60-meter hurdles, finishing at 8.75.

Junior Hayes Chrispin joined teammates Will Cameron, D’Amico and Hydzik in the 4x400-meter relay where the team earned third place with a time of 3:31.22. The men’s distance medley finished as runners-up. The team of freshman Blake Babcock, Will Cam-

eron, Hydzik and senior Chuck Mule finished with an overall time of 10:49.99.

Saturday’s meet also proved to be a great day for the field athletes. Junior Yevegeniy Khmelnitskiy won the triple jump with a finish of 12.00 meters. Junior Rocky Mitolo was second in the shot put (15.24m) and third in the weight throw (16.29m). Senior Anthony Chizmadia also finished fourth in the shot put with a distance of 14.17 meters. Junior Alex Hamidzadeh was third in the pole vault, clearing a height of 4.41 meters.

The most impressive race of the day was by far the men’s 3,000-meter run. JCU almost swept the race with four runners finishing in the top five. Leading the way was junior Johnny Honkala, who ran a personal record of 8:49.27, good for first.

Finishing less than a second behind was sophomore Pat O’Brien with a time of 8:50.60. Sophomore Matt Chojnacki was third (8:52.20) and junior Tadhg Karski rounded out the top five with a time of 8:56.18.

“I felt like the team put forth a very good effort and there were a lot of PRs,” Honkala said. “I hope we can all continue to work together and prepare for the conference meet.”

The team was encouraged by the finish due to the makeup of the meet, which featured the five northern-most teams in the OAC. It was a good chance for the men’s team to face competitors they will see at the conference championship in March.

Streaks of the Week

Wrestling

Dan Mirman sophomore The veteran led JCU to a 12th place finish out of 32 teams in this past weekend’s Pete Willson Invitational. In the process, Mirman became the first Blue Streak to win his weight class in five years thanks to a 5-0 record.

Men’s Basketball

Jake Hollinger junior

The high-flying big man led JCU to a much needed OAC win over Muskingum last weekend. Along with posting a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards, Hollinger utilized emphatic slams to ignite energy all afternoon for JCU.

Women’s Basketball

Emily Taylor junior The physical guard helped the Blue Streaks retain their first place spot atop the OAC this past weekend when JCU toppled Muskingum, 87-55.

Taylor poured in a career high in points (18) and rebounds (7) while dishing out 5 assists.

Women’s Track & Field

Men’s Track & Field

Gabriella Kreuz senior

Yevgeniy Khmelnitskiy junior

Earning this honor once again, Kreuz led JCU to a third place finish at Saturday’s OAC Split North Meet. Kreuz alone finished with four first place finishes, including the 4 x400 relay, distance medley, 800-meter and one-mile.

The young field event specialist was key cog for the Blue Streaks this past weekend at the OAC Split North Meet at Ohio Northern. Khmelnitskiy took home his first career triple-jump title, going for a length of 12 meters.

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What to watch for: the ultimate Winter Olympics viewer’s guide OPENING CEREMONY

CLOSING CEREMONY

Friday, Feb. 7 7:30 p.m. / NBC (Tape Delayed) -Over 2,500 athletes from 88 countries will be on hand as the world watches Sochi, Russia.

Thursday, Feb. 6 Men’s and Women’s Slopestyle Snowboarding 8 p.m. / NBC (Tape Delayed) -Snowboarding makes its Olympic debut.

Saturday, Feb. 8 Women’s Hockey: Canada vs. Switzerland 8 a.m. / MSNBC (Live) -Canada searches for a fourth Olympic gold.

Sunday, Feb. 9 Luge: Men’s Singles 8:30 a.m. / NBCSN (Live) -One of the fastest Olympic events kicks off.

Monday, Feb. 10 Men’s Curling: USA vs. Norway 5 p.m. / CNBC (Tape Delayed) -Norway might win best uniforms in the Games.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 Ski Jumping: Women’s Normal Hill 1:30 p.m. / NBCSN (Live) -The world’s athletes hit the air in ski jumping.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 Men’s Ice Hockey: Sweden vs. Czech Republic Noon / USA (Live) -2006’s Gold and Bronze winners face off.

Thursday, Feb. 13 Men’s Ice Hockey: USA vs. Slovakia 7:30 a.m. / NBCSN (Live) -Can the U.S. men pull off a memorable run?

Sunday, Feb. 23 8 p.m. / NBC (Tape Delayed) -One nation will hold the medals title until the 2018 Games open in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Dale Armbruster

Assistant Sports Editor

The eyes of the world will be on Russia on Thursday, Feb. 6 as the XXII Winter Olympic Games open in Sochi.

Political alliances and rivalries traditionally disappear every two years when the Olympics begin, with the winter sports taking the forefront in 2014.

This year is no different, despite tensions looming over threats to the Games and the surrounding region. Security will be high, with Russia promising a stable environment for athletes and fans to enjoy the spectacle of the Games.

This year’s Olympiad features 12 new events, including women’s ski jumping and men’s and women’s snowboarding. In total, 98 events will be contested among 15 disciplines.

Fans looking for live coverage of the Games will need to have their coffee ready, because many of the live events will be broadcasted early in the morning. The nine-hour difference between Sochi and the Eastern time zone will force tape delays of many of the events into primetime.

Whether you’re a devoted fan or new to the Games, here is a calendar of the most interesting ceremonies, matchups and storylines of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

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Friday, Feb. 14 Men’s Figure Skating: Free Skate Noon / NBCSN (Live) -No Will Ferrell, but still pretty awesome.

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Sunday, Feb. 23 Men’s Ice Hockey: Gold Medal Game 6:30 a.m. / NBC (Live) -After 2010’s finish, 2014 has a lot to live up to.

Friday, Feb. 21 Men’s Curling Final 5 p.m. / CNBC (Tape Delayed) -The cult favorite comes to an end on CNBC. Thursday, Feb. 20 Women’s Ice Hockey: Gold Medal Game Noon / NBC (Tape Delayed) -The Americans could challenge for both titles.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 Women’s Figure Skating: Short Program 11:45 p.m. / NBCSN (Live) -Artwork on ice dominates the final Wednesday.

Tuesday, Feb. 18 Nordic Combined: Large Hill X-Country Phase 10 a.m. / NBCSN (Tape Delayed) -The event with the longest title (and race).

Monday, Feb. 17 Ski Jumping: Men’s Team Large Hill 1:30 p.m. / NBCSN (Tape Delayed) -Ski jumping takes it one level higher.

Sunday, Feb. 16 Bobsled: Two-Man 3 p.m. / NBC (Tape Delayed) -Shades of “Cool Runnings:” Jamaica is back.

Saturday, Feb. 15 Men’s Ice Hockey: USA vs. Russia 7 a.m. / NBCSN (Tape Delayed) -One of the best group play games ever.

Chasing Olympic Gold: United States men’s hockey preview Joe Ginley Sports Editor

The last time the United States men’s hockey team won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics, the Americans had to defeat their arch nemesis, the Soviet Union.

To recreate the “Miracle on Ice” 34 years later, Team USA will have to beat the host country, Russia, in group play.

If the Americans can do that, it’s likely they will then have to take down their friends from up north, the Canadians, who have won two of the four Olympic Games in which NHLers have played.

And yes, these are the same Canadians who beat the Americans in overtime of the gold medal game at the Vancouver Games in 2010.

The Americans did not get a good draw.

Team USA finds itself in Group A, the hardest pool to escape, with the likes of Russia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The only potential pushover in the pool is Slovenia, a country with only one NHLer on its roster.

Russia has a stacked team and home ice advantage. The Feb. 15 matchup between Team USA and Russia will be a phenomenal opening

round game. Slovakia has never won a hockey medal, but has several household names on its roster. Defenseman Zdeno Chara and goalie Jaroslav Halak will anchor the Slovakians.

But this USA roster might be built to win.

The team is stacked with fast, talented skaters. General manager David Poile built this squad for the bigger rink dimensions in Sochi.

In the last Olympics, the game was played on an NHL-sized rink. According to Sports Illustrated, the ice surface in Sochi will be 15 feet wider, the neutral zone will be eight feet larger and there will be two extra feet behind the goal lines.

“The game is different on bigger ice,” Poile told the Associated Press recently. “The angles are different, the shooting lanes are different and you have to position yourself differently.”

The European teams, such as Sweden, Slovakia and Russia have an advantage because their players are accustomed to playing on a bigger surface.

In the 2010 Vancouver Games, the smaller rink played into the North Americans’ advantage according to some hockey analysts.

Poile wanted to counter the Europeans’ advantage by adding more speed. Quick skaters such as Maple Leafs forward James van

Riemsdyk and Blues defenseman T.J. Oshi were chosen over other talented players who can’t skate as well, namely blue-liners Bobby Ryan (Ducks) and Joe Thornton (Sharks).

Poile’s strategy just might work. The Americans also have proven veterans to play alongside the team’s youngsters. Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, Wild forward Zach Parise and Kings forward Dustin Brown have all experienced Olympic play.

The Americans also have a pair of stud goaltenders. Ryan Miller of the Sabres will likely get the starting nod, but 2011-12 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick of the Kings is a solid second option.

Even if the Americans get past Russia, Canada’s star-studded roster might be too much to handle.

Led by Sidney Crosby of the Penguins, the heavily-favored Canadians have no holes in their roster.

However, the true team to watch is Sweden.

Headlined by the Rangers’ outstanding goalie Henrik Lundqvist and the Canucks’ Sedin twins, the Swedish will be at home on the bigger ice surface.

Carroll News Prediction: Gold – Sweden; Silver – Canada; Bronze – USA

Zach Parise (middle) and the Americans will have their hands full with Alexander Ovechkin (left) and Sidney Crosby (right).

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Thursday, Feb. 13 USA vs. Slovakia Russia vs. Slovenia

Wednesday, Feb. 19 Quarterfinals

Saturday, Feb. 15 USA vs. Russia Slovakia vs. Slovenia Sunday, Feb. 16 USA vs. Slovenia Russia vs. Slovakia

Friday, Feb. 21 Semifinals Saturday, Feb. 22 Bronze Medal Game Sunday, Feb. 23 Gold Medal Game

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Apple builds new networks to offer more Anthony Ahlegian

Business & Finance Editor

Apple Inc., the world’s second-largest information technology company by revenue after Samsung Electronics, is strategically laying the groundwork to become an even larger provider of content to customers.

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Apple is stitching together a network of Internet infrastructure that will give the company more control over the distribution of its online offerings. Picking up more Internet infrastructure will lay more groundwork for Apple to move deeper into television if they choose to do so.

Apple has bought enough bandwidth from Web carriers to move hundreds of gigabits of data each second, according to the WSJ. “That’s the starting point for a very, very big network,” said Bill Norton, chief strategy officer for International Internet Exchange, which helps companies line up Internet traffic agreements. Snapping up Internet infrastructure supports Apple’s two pursuits of accommodating to its growing online delivery needs, and potentially expanding its Apple TV product or building its own television set.

Apple’s online delivery needs have been driven by its iCloud service that the company rolled out in 2011. iCloud has the key feature of storing users’ data, such as syncing emails,

documents, photos, music and videos so users can access them from various Apple devices.

The iCloud is an example of how Apple’s hardware business is increasingly tied into services delivered over the Internet, requiring an increasingly growing network.

Apple’s online delivery needs have also been driven by rising sales of music, videos and games from iTunes and the App Store, according to the WSJ. Apple’s iTunes and App Store brought in $16 billion in revenue wordpress.com in the fiscal year that ended in September of Apple is increasing their control on quality. last year. The company’s need for bandwidth and supporting infrastructure will grow even gain more control over the broad content they more if it moves further into television, ac- distribute. cording to the WSJ. Key hires recently made by Apple are Laura Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook Provo, a well-known executive from Comcast said during a conference call last week to Corp., and Jean-François Mulé, former vice discuss the company’s latest earnings with president of technology development at a TV analysts that Apple is on track to break into research and development partnership called new product categories this year, according CableLabs. to the WSJ. Cook has also said that improvApple is taking the steps to be more ining the TV viewing experience is an “area of volved in the life of a customer in the technolinterest” for Apple. ogy market, and to provide a pleasant experiApple is building its Internet infrastructure ence while doing so. by signing long-term deals to lock up bandEditors Note: How do you feel about Apple width and hiring more networking experts, becoming even bigger than they already are? according to the WSJ. These are moves that Please send me your response at aahlegian14@ companies like Google Inc. and Facebook jcu.edu and I will buy you a Cubby cookie.

Inc. have already taken with a similar motiInformation from The Wall Street Journal vation that Apple is speculated of having: to was used in this article.

Hot Topics Ten big drug companies that have spent billions of dollars racing each other to find breakthroughs on diseases like Alzheimer’s, Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus have formed a pact to cooperate on a government-backed effort to share their resources and accelerate the discovery of new medicines.

Microsoft Corporation announced on Tuesday that they have selected Satya Nadella to replace Steven A. Ballmer as chief executive officer of the company.

Bill Gates has stepped down from his role as chairman to become a technology adviser for Nadella. Gates is excited about Nadella’s proven leadership and skills.

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This is the amount in billions of dollars that the projected budget deficit will be in 2014 according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office report that came out on Tuesday. This is the lowest level during President Barack Obama’s presidency, and is well below the deseretnews.com $1.4 trillion deficit in 2009 that The CBO report was released in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. followed heavy federal spending.

This is the amount in millions of dollars that Marlboro cigarette maker Altria Group Inc. said on Monday it will pay to buy e-cigarette upstart Green Smoke Inc. This is the latest sign that electronic cigarettes are posing as a rising competitive threat to traditional cigarettes. Altria currently controls half of the roughly $100 billion U.S. tobacco market. v2cigs.com – Information compiled by Anthony Ahlegian Altria is trying to catch up in the fast-growing e-cigarette market.

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Super Bowl savvy

In case you turned off the big game early this past Sunday, or aren’t a football fan, I want to be able to provide you with a recap of a memorable commercial from this past Sunday. In the spirit of marketing, I also want to provide you with a history of Super Bowl advertising.

Companies have famously always stepped up to the plate with their Super Bowl commercials to entertain fans watching the game, and to potentially leave an impression, though not always positive, with consumers.

The Super Bowl has frequently been the most watched American television broadcast yearly, and one of the most watched sporting events in the world.

This is mainly because of its North American audiences. This year’s Super Bowl became the most-watched American television program in history, with an average audience of 111.5 million viewers.

As a result of being such a popular broadcast, Super Bowl advertisements have become a phenomenon of their own. These commercials often come from major brand campaigns, but also from smaller or lesser-known brands.

The exposure to such a grand viewing audience comes at a high price, if you were wondering.

The average cost of a 30-second advertisement for this year’s Super Bowl was around $4 million, according to Forbes. Super Bowl XLVI in 2012 set a record for the price of a Super Bowl advertisement. NBC sold 58 advertisement spots for the game, with the most expensive one selling for $5.84 million.

Entertainment Weekly comprised a list of the most popular commercials as voted by viewers for this year’s Super Bowl. The most popular advertisement was Radio Shack’s “The Phone Call,” where ’80s celebrities raided a Radio Shack to reclaim their “old stuff.” This commercial’s purpose was to represent Radio Shack’s image makeover and to make you laugh.

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Business Basics Private Equity Private equity refers to company ownership by a specialized investment firm. This specialized investment firm will typically establish a fund, and use the fund to buy multiple businesses. The goal of private equity firms is to sell each one of the businesses they buy within a few years at a profit.

Private equity firms identify the businesses they want to buy based on their industry analysis, determining if there will be a high future demand for a certain business’ products.

Furthermore, private equity firms will often target underperforming businesses in order to turn them around. Private equity firms will use their management expertise to improve profitability. Before purchasing a business, private equity firms will verify the business’ financial statements.

– Information compiled by Anthony Ahlegian

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Obama faces more challenges before 2014 midterms Sam Lane

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With the 2014 midterm elections just a few months away, President Barack Obama has found himself at odds with some members of his party as well as Republicans.

One of the first matters Obama has been facing is the Keystone Pipeline XL. This oil pipeline runs from Alberta, Canada to south of the Gulf of Mexico in Texas. Proposals to extend the pipeline to further reaches of the U.S. have proven to be controversial, according to NBC News.

Supporters of the pipeline have indicated that it is beneficial because it will help transfer oil faster from the fields to greatly populated areas. Backers of the proposal have also claimed that it will help lower the dependence on foreign oil suppliers such as in the Middle East.

On the other hand, many liberals have also been voicing criticism of the proposed pipeline extensions. Much of this stems from the belief that it will be harmful to the environment and increase climate change, according to CNN. On Monday, Feb. 3, Obama met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who has been strongly opposed to his proposal for allowing Congress to vote quickly to approve international trade pacts, according to the Associated

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President Barack Obama stands with Vice President Joe Biden as he speaks about efforts to help the long term unemployed during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington on Friday, Jan. 31. The White House has recently found itself at odds with fellow congressional Democrats who are up for reelection in November. moderate members of the party.

Press. The meeting was primarily held to discuss policy that would be able to help fellow Democrats who are currently up for reelecmembers of the Democratic Party. tion in November have continued to voice Reid is not the only Democrat who has concerns with the administration due to the risk recently been in opposition towards the White of losing their seats. This is particularly true for southern members, such as Mary Landrieu House on some issues. Many have been growing increasingly frustrated with Obama’s (D-La.) and Kay Hagan (D-N.C). Both women attitude toward working with the Capitol. This represent the moderate wing of the party in the attitude has varied between both liberal and Senate and face very tough bids to retain their

seats. As a result, both have been highly critical of Obama’s handling of key policy matters such as the Health Care overhaul, according to The Wall Street Journal.

“All of these folks got elected in the first place by being really strong advocates for their states,” said Dan Pfeiffer, Obama’s longtime adviser. “And sometimes the interests of their individual state may be at odds with the administration, but that’s OK. They have a job to do.” This seems to sum up the way much of the White House feels about some of the party’s dissent. Although Obama counts on Democratic unity for his policies, he also realizes that such action could cost the party the Senate in November.

Immigration reform has also proven to be another big issue facing the administration.

Obama and fellow Democrats have put forth another proposal that has been met with strong opposition from conservatives. Many House members have already indicated that they will make sure the bill doesn’t reach the floor.

Despite these challenges, the president seems determined to do what it takes to achieve the most success in the final midterm election year of his presidency.

Editor’s Note: Information from The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, NBC News and CNN was used in this report.

Republicans stand against immigration reform

Alexandra Higl Arts & Life Editor

Conflict amongst the Republican Party has reached a high point as members are at odds with one another over immigration reform. On Thursday, Jan. 30, House Republican leaders came one step closer to reaching a bipartisan agreement. The GOP drew up a document that outlined a plan for the approximated 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. The plan indicated that although immigrants would not attain immediate citizenship, they would have the opportunity to be granted legal status.

According to CNN, the document specified that immigrants “could live legally and without fear in the U.S., but only if they were willing to admit their culpability, pass rigorous background checks, pay significant fines and back taxes, develop proficiency in English and American civics, and be able to support themselves and their families (without access to public benefits).”

Republicans commented that eventual citizenship would not be out of the question. If immigrants met certain living, employment and familial standards, potential citizenship would be granted. However, this pathway would be long and difficult.

Although Democrats have been vying for a direct track for citizenship, the Republicans’ stance met their opposing party halfway.

Both parties were inches away from reaching

an agreement. The bipartisan support President Obama had hoped for was in reach.

However, this was all put at a standstill on Sunday, Feb. 2. Republicans took one step backwards when Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan issued a statement saying on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that he will not make any promises to make a decision on immigration reform this year.

According to Ryan, the concept of the House sending a bill to be deliberated by executive powers is “clearly in doubt.”

Although Republicans disagree within their own party about logistics surrounding immigration reform, they can agree on one thing. AP stated that the Republican Party is still in a state of distrust with Obama, which halts progress on any immigration reform plans.

“We don’t trust the president to enforce the law,” said Ryan.

The Republican plan puts security first, but is weary about whether or not lawmakers will enforce such measures if passed.

“This isn’t a trust-but-verify, this is a verifythen-trust approach,” Ryan said.

“We ought to see a pathway to citizenship for people,” said White House chief of staff Denis McDonough. “We don’t want to have a permanent separation of classes or two permanent different classes of Americans in this country.”

Although Republican House representatives are unconvinced of drafting a bill for immigration reform this year, Obama is persistent to secure citizenship for immigrants.

House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, center, shakes hands with attendees during a San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, Jan. 23 in San Antonio. Ryan said House Republicans will tackle immigration reform in pieces rather than the Senate’s comprehensive approach.

“I’m going to do everything I can in the coming months to see if we can get this over the finish line,” said Obama in a statement issued through the AP. McDonough expressed his optimism despite

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the Republican disagreement.

“We feel pretty good that we’ll get a bill done this year.”

Editor’s Note: Information from CNN, CBS and Associated Press was used in this report.

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Riot police officers block a street in front of barricades of protesters in Kiev, Ukraine, on Monday, Feb. 3. Leaders of the anti-government protests that have gripped Ukraine’s capital for more than two months say they will seek constitutional changes that will weaken the president’s powers. released, according to AP. see a civil war break out, and is doing what News of Bulatov’s captors allegedly he feels is best to prevent that, according having Russian accents comes only days to AP. On Jan. 28, he agreed to give up his after a tense meeting between members of government role and said he will work with the Ukrainian opposition parties, the Eu- the Ukrainian parliament to repeal the antiropean Union and U.S. Secretary of State protest laws that were passed in mid-January.

John Kerry. Both the EU and Kerry stated These laws are designed to give Yanukovych that the U.S. and the EU are supportive of a legal basis for repression, as stated by the people of the Ukraine and their freedom economist.com. to align with whichever country they wish, Yanukovych is accused of allowing his according to CNN News. close friends and family to obtain mass Russian officials, however, are accusing amounts of power and wealth, disrupting the U.S. and the EU of meddling in Ukrainian the oligarchs and causing an unfair balance affairs. Russia strongly supports Ukrainian of power.

President Yanukovych, who scrapped an Petro Poroshenk, an activist-supporting agreement with the European Union in fa- member of Parliament, as well as a business vor of an agreement with Russia. The new tycoon, said that one way out of crisis would agreement, which is largely to blame for the be a constitutional reform that would deviolent protests, was a $15 billion deal that prive Yanukovych of excess power and help allows Russia to absorb the Ukrainian debt Ukraine become a more balanced country. and slash the price of natural gas, according Editor’s Note: Information from CNN, to CNN News. the Associated Press and economist.com was President Yanukovych does not want to used in this news report.

Justice Department seeks death penalty for Tsarnaev Katie First

Staff Reporter

The Justice Department announced they would allow lawyers to seek the death penalty against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who has been accused of killing and injuring spectators and participants at the Boston Marathon finish line last year.

“Dzhokhar Tsarnaev targeted the Boston Marathon, an iconic event that draws large crowds of men, women and children to its final stretch, making it especially susceptible to the act and effects of terrorism,” prosecutors said in a document filed in Boston’s federal court. The document went on to say Tsarnaev showed no remorse in the attack and cited the death of 8-year-old Martin Richard in advocating for the use of the death penalty.

Timothy J. McVeigh, responsible for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, was the last high-profile case that involved the death penalty. Federal prosecutors prohibit using the death penalty as leverage in a plea deal; however, gang members, spies and terrorists have decided to plead guilty when the death penalty is on the table.

In Massachusetts, the death penalty is so unpopular that it has not been used since 1947 and was abolished at the state level in 1984. Polling in Massachusetts shows that most residents oppose the use of the death penalty in the Tsarnaev case, but only jurors who would be willing to consider the death penalty would be used in the trial. However, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is supportive of the Justice Department’s decision.

At the federal level, only three people have been executed since the death penalty was re-instated in 1988. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. made the final decision for prosecutors to seek the death penalty, which Holder personally opposes, but has authorized its use multiple times based on the nature of the issue and resulting harm.

Tsarnaev and his brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, are Muslim and immigrants of Russia. Together they built the bombs out of pressure cookers and detonated them among spectators at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The explosions killed three people and wounded 260 and a police officer was killed in the subsequent hunt for the pair at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Investigators believe they

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The protests in Ukraine have escalated drastically in the past week. On Thursday, Jan. 30, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych took a sick leave from office, citing an “acute respiratory ailment” as his reasoning. Many believe, however, that his leave was prompted by the increased pressure to resign from his position. Yanukovych returned to office on Monday, Feb. 3.

Meanwhile, protestors in the capital city of Kiev have grown in numbers and are beginning to close in on the government buildings. Despite the growing amount of riot police, the barricades continue to increase in size and number. According to economist.com, protestors use the phrase “glory to heroes, death to the enemy” when greeting each other. Tension is running high between activists and the riot police, with at least five people killed in the past two weeks and another 20 reported missing, according to CNN. Most of the injured activists refuse hospital treatment for fear of being captured by “pro-government thugs.” So far, it is known that two men have been kidnapped from a hospital. One man was found dead in the snowy woods, bound by duct tape with evident signs of torture present, according to CNN. The other well-known protest leader, Dmytro Bulatov, was found bound and wounded in the same woods. Bulatov, who had been missing for eight days, claims that his captors spoke with Russian accents, according to CNN News. He said that he was kidnapped, tortured, beaten and “crucified” when his captors pierced his hands with nails.

Upon his discovery, Bulatov was taken to a hospital and placed in the ICU. His lawyer claims that it is unclear when he will be

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have overwhelming evidence against Dzhokar Tsarnaev, including surveillance images from the FBI of Tsarnaev taking off a backpack shortly before the explosion. In interviews with the FBI, Tsarnaev admitted to his involvement in the attack, said law enforcement officials.

Tsarnaev told investigators that their religious beliefs motivated the attack, although investigators do not believe that the duo had support form a foreign terrorist group.

Tamerlan, who is believed to have conceived and led the attack, was killed in a shootout with police and Dzhokhar was caught hiding in a boat on a trailer in a Watertown, Mass., backyard.

While there is no trial date set, Dzhokar Tsarnaev has pleaded not guilty to the attacks. Judy Clarke, a leading defense lawyer in death penalty cases, is among Tsarnaev’s defense team. Clarke has also represented Theodore J. Kaczynski, the Unabomber, and Zacarias Moussaoui, a conspirator of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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

Katelyn DeBaun

Asst. World News Editor

Imagine a world in which nearly 20 children and adolescents are injured daily due to firearmrelated incidents, over 10,000 people are intentionally killed by guns in a year and reports of mass shootings become relatively commonplace.

One would think they would find such a plot line in a dystopian novel or in a post-World War III video game, but unfortunately it is an accurate description for the society we live in today.

While watching Saturday’s local news, I heard a report of a 74-year-old woman that was shot during a home robbery in Cleveland, and it struck me – it has been over a year since the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that killed 26 children and adults, and although it caused a huge uproar for restrictive gun legislation, in reality, nothing has been accomplished.

Following the massacre at Newtown, the Connecticut state government passed a law prohibiting the sale of high-capacity magazines and assault weapons, which was recently upheld in a U.S. District Court. Additionally, states individually proposed over 1,500 bills regarding the use of firearms, but only 109 were passed.

Regardless of movements in individual states, it is hard to argue that gun control has been a priority for the national government. President Obama gave his State of the Union address on Jan. 28th, and mentioned firearm legislation once, saying that he will work “with or without Congress to help stop more tragedies from visiting innocent Americans in our movie theaters, shopping malls or schools like Sandy Hook.”

However, day after day, the issue is rarely seriously addressed.

After the Sandy Hook massacre, there seemed to be a nationwide desire to severely restrict the purchase of firearms. Obama said that gun control would be a priority for his second term, yet so far it has been primarily marked by Obamacare, as well as economic and immigration policies.

Meanwhile, it seems as if gun control has been placed on the back burner, so to say.

This leaves me asking, is America a country based on hype? In the face of immense tragedy, as a nation we are able to come together and demand change, but only for an extremely short period. After this, many of those directly unaffected seem to fall back into old habits and resume their previous lifestyles. I find it incredulous that 240,000 Americans can sign a petition to have Justin Beiber deported, but that we cannot come together on a far more pressing, newsworthy issue.

When the term “mass shooting” is mentioned, several other than the Sandy Hook massacre come to mind. Five months prior to the shooting in Newtown, James Holmes killed 12 people and injured over 70 in an Aurora, Colo. movie theatre. In September 2013, a lone gunman murdered 12 people while injuring three more in a Washington, D.C. Navy Yard, before being killed by police. Not to mention, as a college student, I shudder to remember the shooting at Virginia Tech in 2007 which brought about the deaths of 32 people, making it the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

My point is this: When will Congress and Americans alike move away from the safety of their lifestyles and work to end the continuing gun violence in our country? If more people would take a stance rather than remain quiet on the matter, we may one day be able to move away from the near dystopia in which we are living.

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On Tuesday, January 28, John Carroll University had one of only two snow days in the past 15 years.

Snow is a pretty normal thing for this part of the country, and it wouldn’t be so much of a problem getting to and from class if the roads around the University were promptly and properly plowed.

Many students commute to campus via car or walk from houses and apartments in the surrounding area. Faculty and staff also drive from off campus to come in to work. With this fact in mind, keeping the roads and sidewalks clear of snow and ice is paramount to student and faculty safety. The University does a good job of keeping campus roads and sidewalks clear, but still needs to take into account the condition of University Heights roads when considering canceling classes.

John Carroll has essentially no control over how University Heights takes care of its roads and sidewalks, but the administration is responsible for assessing the potential safety risks to students in inclement weather, especially when considering canceling classes.

Class time is obviously valuable and difficult to make up when missed, but this factor shouldn’t outweigh the safety of faculty and students on campus. Students don’t mind bundling up to go to class as long as their safety in getting there is guaranteed.

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— Peyton Manning, after having been asked if he’d been “embarrassed out there” at Super Bowl XLVIII

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The trouble is, you think you have time

Abigail Rings Campus Editor

Don’t sweat the small stuff; gather ye rosebuds while ye may; fortune favors the bold; dolce far niente; and the world waits for no one.

It seems like we are constantly pelted with inspirational phrases that remind us to live in the present and embrace life for all it is worth.

But how many times do we actually grasp those opportunities that stand before us?

Last semester I was so busy and crammed with things to do, I forgot how to live. I forgot the simple pleasures of taking the time to really enjoy life.

I could feel myself falling out of touch with the people I loved while simultaneously realizing that the parts of me that defined who I was and what I believed in were slipping through my fingers.

We live in a society that rewards people who push farther, faster and never stop moving, and while I am not saying that is a bad thing, that mentality so often makes us forget the terrible cost associated with never taking the time to soak up life.

I keep having these moments where I realize how little time we actually have to do the things we want to. That bucket list you have in the back of your mind?

Are you actively pursuing it or is it just

an “eventually” thing?

Recently, I had a doctor’s appointment and was asked how much longer I was going to be in college. I quickly and unemotionally replied, “one and a half years” and then felt my jaw drop open and shock spread through my body.

Can that really be possible? The junior class only has one and a half years left?

I don’t know about you, but that horrifies me.

I spent two and a half years growing into the person I am today. I found my passions and pursued them aggressively with a single-minded determination. But I realized I had stopped taking time to do things just because they would make me happy. I would say no to plans with friends and family over and over because I was “too busy” and there was too much to accomplish.

This past semester, I started to slowly put a few things down so I had time to have fun and enjoy life. I stayed up late on nights I knew I had to be up early. I celebrated successes with friends and took an active role in helping other people realize their potential. And you know what? Somehow all that work I had let consume me still got done.

In light of realizations like that, I decided at the beginning of this semester I was going to make the active choice from the beginning to be more engaged with the people around me. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that the places and times change, but your relationships with people don’t.

I thought it was hard last year letting the senior class leave, but as I look around at the people I have spent the last three years getting to know, working with, laughing with and loving…I can’t imagine John Carroll University without them.

I think that it is time we all take the chance we have before us to live our lives to the fullest with the people who matter the most to us.

The work will always get done and we all know that. We are all so wrapped up in making sure that every little detail is perfect. We itemize and triage our lives endlessly, cutting out the parts that seem frivolous or wasteful.

While simplicity is a good thing, it seems like we are actually cutting out the parts that are the most life-giving.

Things like relationships, road trips, movie nights with friends and dinners with our families.

I have learned over that past month that the things that need to be accomplished will be accomplished. It doesn’t matter if you stayed up the entire night chatting with your friend who is studying abroad or if your baby sister had a crisis and needed you to come home to help her fix her hair for her first dance.

It will all get done.

Life is not a spectator sport. We all need to take time out of our days to build up the things we love the most about our lives here. In a flash it could all disappear and as Tom Petty said, “The work never ends, but college does.”

Contact Abigail Rings at arings15@jcu.edu

Wonderword:

What does nemophilist mean?

“A scientist who researches Nemo” Olivia Criss, freshman

“Someone who is afraid to play the harp” Danielle Goddard, junior

“Someone who is fond of nature and fish” Betsy O’Brien junior

Nemophilist: A person who loves or is fond of woods or forests

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Ryllie Danylko Managing Editor

“Hey, girl, do you play basketball?” a polite gentleman shouted across Warrensville Road as I was walking with a friend one night.

While this comment was one of the less vulgar instances of street harassment I’ve dealt with as a woman (because it’s just part of being female, right?), it was only one of many times strangers have taken it upon themselves to helpfully let me know that I am, in fact, tall.

Being tall isn’t always a bad thing. I can reach any object on any shelf; I can always see the stage at a concert; I can wear what’s supposed

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to be a dress as a shirt (Wait, that’s not a good one).

From the time I was about 17 years old, there was no way around it – I was tall. I spent most of junior year of high school through junior year of college slouching through life. My fellow tall girls know what I’m talking about – that maneuver of tilting your hips slightly forward and twisting your spine in that certain way and leaning on one hip when you’re standing still. Nobody would ever suspect you’re tall that way.

I won’t confirm or deny whether I’ve Googled “surgical procedures to become shorter,” and “foods that stunt growth,” but it’s safe to say I used to hate my height.

After four years of contorting my body to appear less lengthy in photos with shorter friends and insisting that the doctor performing my check-up please, God, please, not tell me my height, I finally began to come to terms with the fact that I’m tall and

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Mentz’s Minute: “Pretty good” Manning

Zach Mentz Editor in Chief

“What did I just spend the last four hours watching?” Those were my very first thoughts as soon as Super Bowl XLVIII ended on late Sunday night.

To this very moment, I still have no idea what the world witnessed on the grandest stage in all of sports.

Whatever it was, we sure weren’t watching Peyton Manning. I mean, come on, the Peyton Manning I know and admire could never put together a performance as disastrous as the one we saw on Super Bowl Sunday, right?

Nevertheless, you have to deal with reality at some point, and the reality is that Peyton Manning isn’t quite the quarterback we’ve always thought him to be. I’ve been a stark defendant of Manning’s ever since I started watching him throw touchdown … after touchdown … after touchdown.

After all, how could you not be impressed from just watching this guy play? As it is with any great athlete, sometimes you get the feeling that the game has become too easy for them or that they’re some robot that can’t be stopped, and that’s certainly the feeling that we got from Manning during the 2013 regular season. But the feeling we got from Peyton in Super Bowl XLVIII was anything but that.

I used to defend Manning while critics would argue that he too often choked in the big game, was merely a regular season fantasy stud and could never cash in during playoff time.

Guess what?

Those critics were right; I was wrong.

Granted, one game doesn’t change everything, but this one game did in fact change everything. It changed the way we think of Manning’s ability to adapt to opposing defenses. It changed the way we view the Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll and that ferocious, historic defense.

But most importantly, it changed the way that we, as sports fans, will forever remember Peyton Manning: offensive savant and on-field coach who tended to shrink when the spotlight shined brightest.

Twenty years from now, Manning will certainly be revered and remembered for being a quarterback who was superbly talented, incredibly smart and aware, and also the textbook definition of a professional.

What Manning won’t be remembered for, however, is being the best quarterback of all time. That metaphorical window shut just as fiercely as the Seahawks defenders shut down passing windows for Manning on Sunday night.

Had the Broncos defeated the Seahawks, many would have crowned Manning as the best quarterback of all time. We would marvel at his 2013 season in which he shattered the records for passing touchdowns and passing yards in a season, and we would be entranced by the Disneylike ending of Peyton winning his second title on top of such a decorated season.

But that didn’t happen. Therefore our views on Manning have to go both ways. If we were so ready to congratulate and crown Peyton in the event of a Super Bowl win, then we have to be equally ready to criticize Manning, even if it’s not something anyone had prepared for.

Had the Broncos lost by a field goal while Manning threw three touchdowns, this would be a completely different conversation. Instead, Manning and Co. lost by five touchdowns, the third-largest blowout in Super Bowl history, while Manning looked more out of sorts than we’ve ever seen him.

After spending the last five months thinking otherwise, we finally found out that Peyton Manning is indeed human. He’s not a robot, he’s not perfect and he’s prone to mistakes – and unfortunately he made a ton of them in the biggest game of his career.

In sports, you’re judged by your wins and your losses, end of story.

Sure, statistics and moral victories are nice too, but as Vince Lombardi once said: “If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?”

Yes, Manning broke Tom Brady’s record for most touchdown passes in a season. Yes, Manning has nearly twice as many career touchdown passes as Joe Montana. Yes, Manning has a career completion percentage nearly 10 points higher than John Elway’s.

While Manning has all of those accolades to his name, what he doesn’t have to his name is multiple Super Bowl victories, as Brady, Montana and Elway all do, and that’s what will forever keep Manning just one rung below the rest the next time a friend asks you, “Who’s the best quarterback in NFL history?”

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

F a c t o r : Lessons from the tallest girl in the world

there’s nothing I can do about it.

It seems like an easy task – accepting qualities about yourself that are 100 percent impossible to change, but it’s not. However, accepting yourself as you are and realizing that you are the only one who is responsible for how you feel about yourself is simultaneously the most difficult and the most powerful experience. Once you do this, you open up all kinds of possibilities for yourself, and you might just get closer to realizing how little physical appearance matters.

It’s a matter of asking yourself, “Why does this one permanent, unchangeable quality about myself make me so insecure?” Your answers will likely point to media norms that depict people with “perfect” noses, or to that people have made fun of you for your lisp, or to the fact that all your friends have thick, curly hair while yours is straight and flat. But think about it – the people who joke

about your so-called imperfections don’t spend hours dwelling on how terrible they are, and how they wish that you could change, so why should you? It’s no secret that nearly every photo in magazines is Photoshopped beyond recognition, so it’s nonsensical to compare yourself to people who don’t even exist.

The prevailing paradox is that short girls want to be tall and tall girls want to be short; curly-haired girls want straight hair and straighthaired girls want curls, and so on.

The beautiful thing about people is that there is no such thing as normal.

There’s no rulebook declaring that the perfect woman is 5 feet 6 inches with brown hair and tan skin and green eyes and 120 pounds, so it’s a waste of precious minutes to wish we were different.

The fact that a Dove study found that only four percent of women in the world think they are beautiful says it all. We’re taught to hate our

bodies and to want to change them.

At 5 feet 11 inches, I’m not actually the tallest girl in the world (Guinness World Records says she’s 7 feet 7 inches – who knew?), but even if I was, that would not be a valid reason not to accept myself.

Maybe this is wisdom that comes with age, or maybe it’s something that everyone else has already come to terms with, and I’m just late to the party; but for those who haven’t gotten there yet, there’s no better time than now.

When I see women my height or taller wearing heels, I nearly bow down at their feet in respect and admiration. There’s something inspiring about seeing someone take their so-called flaw and flaunt it. That level of not only self-acceptance, but also self-confidence and self-love is something that everyone should aspire to.

Contact Ryllie Danylko at rdanylko15@jcu.edu

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Sports in the Winter Olympics 6. Snowboarding 7. Figure skating 8. Curling 9. Skeleton 10. Ski jumping

—Compiled by the Editorial staff

Goodness Gracious:

Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

I have some shocking news.

I’m not really much of a sports fan. I do love going to Indians games, but aside from that, I am 100 percent completely oblivious to anything and everything that happens in the sports world.

The reality is there’s only one day a year that I sit down to watch an entire football game, and I’m sure everyone already knows what that day is. It came and passed this weekend with little incidence. Literally, I ended up playing Flappy Bird through 90 percent of the game, and I’m not even sorry because it’s pretty clear I didn’t miss much.

When I wasn’t busy trying to beat my high score of three, I was checking out the Twitter blowup over the game, the commercials, J.C. Penney, pretty much anything that had happened in the past three hours. I kept seeing tweets and Facebook statuses about a Coca-Cola commercial, but I couldn’t figure out what the big deal was seeing as how a majority of these tweets were ignorant comments like “Coca-Cola sucks, ‘Murica rules,” and so on. I had only seen one Coke commercial so far featuring a variety of people singing “America the Beautiful” in different languages, and I couldn’t imagine in a million years that anyone could take offense to that.

But, nevertheless, I soon realized that was indeed the commercial people were tweeting about. To say I was outraged doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt at that moment. I saw a tweet with almost 200 retweets that said, “Hey Coca-Cola, I will never drink your products again...you sing AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL in English!!!!!!”

All I could think in that moment was that these people on Twitter didn’t have an ounce of shame in their bodies.

I’m still in disbelief that this commercial has even become a controversy. I have never wanted to slap so many people in the face as I did Sunday night.

America the beautiful and diverse I wrote a column earlier this year about how nothing makes my blood boil more than Black Friday, and I am now rescinding that statement. Here’s why: I know that nobody is perfect.

People (and when I say “people” I am including myself as well) do things and say things and get caught up in stupid things, most of the time without realizing it.

I can understand in a sense how easy it is to get caught up in consumerism on the holidays, especially when we are constantly bombarded with it on all forms of media. I get that. I’m not excusing it, but I understand.

What I don’t understand though is how people can still be so bigoted and hateful and downright racist in this day and age.

I wish I would have had the guts to respond to all those people tweeting about “America the Beautiful” needing to be sung in English. I wish I could’ve just asked them who they think they are and if they are ever going to grow the heck up (I may or may not have used stronger language). Racism is racism, and I don’t care how or when or in what language you say it.

There is no possible reason or excuse to ever disrespect someone based on their race, culture, ethnicity or whatever else.

The English language is not what makes America beautiful.

It is not the reason our ancestors built this country, and it is not why our soldiers go to war.

English is not even the national official language. In fact, there is no national official language.

What makes this country so beautiful is the perpetuating idea of freedom and equality. This is what we have been fighting for for centuries and what we will continue to fight for for centuries to come. Diversity is something that should always be celebrated, no matter where you are or where you come from.

You can call me a disillusioned idealist. Go ahead, I don’t care. For the rest of my life, I will stand by this idea that our country is beautiful because of our diversity and freedom and I hope it’s not too long before we can have another Coca-Cola commercial like this that is celebrated instead of shamed.

Contact Grace Kaucic at gkaucic15@jcu.edu

Off the Richter:

Feb. 6, 2014

Sports facts (this isn’t a joke)

The Op/Ed Top Ten: 1. Bobsled 2. Speed skating 3. Alpine skiing 4. Hockey 5. Luge

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Clara Richter Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

It’s the most wonderful time of every two and a half(ish) years! It’s time for the Winter Olympics. I can’t wait to have the Olympics theme stuck in my head for the next three or so weeks. I can’t wait to cheer on the United States as they barrel down slopes and slide down chutes and zip across and around ice rinks.

Whether it’s the summer or the winter games, I absolutely love the Olympics. I enjoy nothing more than sitting down on the couch for hours, eating potato chips and feeling completely inadequate about my own athletic ability.

I always try to pick a favorite event, but honestly I love them all.

Yeah, even curling. If nothing else, it’s funny to watch and you have to admit it, those athletes understand finesse. So, today I might really be into speed-skating, but tomorrow I could really be into skeleton, or the biathlon or alpine skiing.

One of the most impressive things about the Olympics, be they the summer or winter, is the way that they echo the political climate of the times and emphasize tensions between nations, but also create moments in history, both positive and negative, that will never be forgotten.

Like in 1936, when Adolf Hitler hoped to show the world the power of a resurgent Nazi Germany and prove the superiority of the Aryan Race. And then Cleveland’s own Jesse Owens completely destroyed all of his competitors in the track and field events, taking home four Olympic gold medals.

Or in 1968 when Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in

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a Black Power salute, an overt political statement that got them booed by the crowd, banned from the Olympic Village and suspended from the U.S. team. They also received abuse and death threats once they were back in the United States. The Australian athlete who won silver, Peter Norman, showed his support for the two Americans and was reprimanded by Australian Olympic authorities and wasn’t allowed on the 1972 Olympic team, despite the fact that he qualified upwards of 10 times.

The 1972 Olympics, held in Munich, Germany, turned tense when 12 Israeli athletes were taken hostage in the Olympic Village.

Throughout the Cold War era, it was boycott here and boycott there.

The Soviet Union boycotted the summer games in Los Angeles in 1984, prompted by a 65-country boycott of the summer games four years before when they were held in Moscow.

It’s not all bad, of course. The Olympics are also a perfect stage on which the human spirit can shine. No one can forget the Jamaican National Bobsled Team doing their thing in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and being forever immortalized in the movie “Cool Runnings.” And of course, the “Miracle” U.S. hockey team of 1980 who defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 against all odds in one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

Michael Phelps is an impressive talent, but don’t forget that Mark Spitz took home seven gold medals without goggles or swim cap and he had an awesome mustache (even though he was notoriously egotistical and generally thought to be kind of a jerk). Young Missy Franklin won three gold medals in London in 2012 at the age of 17.

When the games were held in Barcelona in 1992, British sprinter Derek Redmond was considered

Contact Clara Richter at crichter14@jcu.edu

Alumni Corner

Written by Lisa Gasbarre Black, Class of ‘83

The sense of trepidation was palpable but not overwhelming. The larger-than-life president of John Carroll University politely waited for the young student reporter seated before him to start the interview. Undaunted by his brilliance, she proceeded with her questions, relying on his goodwill. She survived and the story went to press.

I thought I’d hit the jackpot: interviewing JCU’s new President, Rev. Fr. Thomas P. O’Malley, S.J., for the front page of an upcoming edition of The Carroll News in September 1980. Indeed, I was shocked that my editor had given me the top assignment. After all, I was a new JCU transfer student, new to Cleveland and new to The CN. The interview of Fr. O'Malley wasn’t as much a “big break” as it was the experience that ignited my desire to pursue a degree in communication at JCU and a journalism career. Thereafter, I sought big news stories on campus to prove to myself and my editor that I could handle the stories and him. My

likely to medal, despite previous injury. However, his hamstring gave out on him during the 400-meter semifinal and he collapsed on the track, only to get up and commence limping towards the finish line. His father fought his way onto the track and supported his son, like a crutch, for the duration of the race.

In 1960, in Rome, Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia was a last minute replacement to run the marathon after a teammate was injured. He only had one pair of shoes, which had been ruined during training sessions. So, he ran the 26.2 miles barefoot. And won gold.

Jim Thorpe became the first Native American to win an Olympic Gold medal, taking home the top prize in both the pentathlon and the decathlon in Stockholm in 1912. It would be another 52 years before another Native American, Billy Mills, won a gold medal in Tokyo in the 10,000-meter run.

In 1968, when the games were held in Mexico City, Dick Fosbury revolutionized the high jump when he started going over the bar backwards.

This year, despite terrorist activities in and around Sochi, Russia, raising obvious questions about the safety of the competitors and the spectators, hundreds of athletes are still going to go do what they do best and compete for their countries.

The Olympics are more than just three weeks of competition. They are three weeks of testament to the human spirit and human athleticism.

And I don’t claim to know much about sports, but it seems like that is what it’s supposed to be about, not just beating the other guy.

portfolio included breaking news and feature headlines of the day: the fire in "New Dorm" (Sutkowski Hall), the temporary loss of accreditation by the School of Business, a nuclear war convocation (which I simultaneously covered as a paid string reporter for the National Catholic Reporter) and many others. At times, the stories, and not my studies, were my focus.

It was good that I immersed myself in the affairs at the CN because the job market in 1983 for print journalists was not promising. In fact, the early 1980s was a challenging time in the media. In 1982, Cleveland saw the demise of The Cleveland Press and the nation saw the tide turn to a new style of newsprint in the Gannett invention, USA Today, dubbed "McPaper.”

America's thoughts were to a future where print media had lost ground, and talk of replacing hard copy with electronically transmitted information had begun.

I struggled to find work in the world of journalism after gradua-

tion. My parents encouraged me to consider another profession.

In particular, my father strongly encouraged me to try law school.

A pragmatist and lover of education, he reasoned that law was a more stable and noble path than journalism. For once, I listened to my father and after a stint in an advertising agency in my hometown of Rochester, N.Y., I returned to Cleveland a few years later to pursue a law degree at ClevelandMarshall College of Law, and have been practicing law in Cleveland for over 20 years.

I believe that a significant benefit I received from my experience at JCU was being free to pursue different avenues of intellectual growth while being bound to a challenging core curriculum. Emphasis on core learning is crucial because change happens and the constancy offered by the Jesuit educational model provides a solid foundation in life and the decision making skills required to navigate a sometimes uncertain path.

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