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Real Estate Investment Trust protects affordable housing, p. 10

JCU baseball beats Heidelberg for first time in 8 years, p. 7

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Father Niehoff discusses the future of John Carroll The Carroll News sits down with the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J. Ryllie Danylko Zach Mentz

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Relay For Life comes to a close on campus Abigail Rings

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John Carroll University’s president, the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J. was the special guest at the Student Union meeting on Tuesday, April 23. He spoke about the successes of the past school year, and what he is looking forward to for John Carroll University’s future. The Carroll News also sat down with Niehoff to catch up with him. Niehoff expressed excitement about the prevalence of JCU alum in the NFL. He joked, “I’m not used to hearing on ESPN, ‘that football school in Cleveland, John Carroll.’” In light of JCU alumni making their mark in the NFL, Niehoff wants to work on bringing some of these alums back to campus, starting with Don Shula. He said he has put Mark McCarthy, vice president for student affairs, and head football coach Tom Arth in charge of this undertaking. On London Fletcher, 1998 JCU graduate and linebacker for the Washington Redskins, Niehoff said, “I can’t imagine he will be playing for many more years – as many as he can, I’m hoping – but then, I expect that we can have him here on a regular basis.” Niehoff said he has corresponded directly with 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell and Chargers general manager Tom Telesco, all JCU graduates. “I congratulated all of them and I said, ‘You know, we’re going to love to have you back at Carroll.’ At this stage, it’s too early to say when we will schedule that, but we’ll get around to it,” Niehoff said.

The committee in charge of Relay For Life decided that this year would be the last time the event takes place on campus. Their decision has come as the result of an in-depth evaluation of the event and the impact it has on the John Carroll University community. Relay For Life has been hosted at John Carroll University since 2007, when it was brought to campus by Joel Mullner ’07 and Pat Kelly ’07. The pair worked for three years to bring Relay to campus and finally succeeded in 2007, making JCU the first university in Northeast Ohio to host a Relay event on campus. The first Relay event set a goal of raising $40,000 for cancer research and having 50 teams participate in the event. The event ended up being far more successful than their predictions. Over 65 teams and 832 people participated in the event. In addition, $100,356.86 was raised. Since that first event, Relay has been hosted on JCU’s campus every year. “As someone who was involved in the inaugural Relay For Life at John Carroll in 2007, it is disappointing to see that the event will not be staged on campus next year, but I understand and respect the decision that was made,” Mullner said. Since its start, Relay has been a highlight of the spring semester on JCU’s campus, and participants express their excitement for the event each year. But after consideration of the event’s success in the last few years, a decision has been made to change how JCU advocates for cancer research.

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Please see RELAY, p. 3

Niehoff also expressed his excitement about the renovation of Murphy Hall, which he called, “the largest construction project of my time as president of John Carroll.” He said he

Co-student coordinator Spencer German said, “An administrative decision has been made to move in a new direction with cancer advocacy and support on John Carroll’s campus for

John Carroll community reflects on Chris Roark’s life and legacy Karly Kovac Staff Writer

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Roark inspired his students to see Shakespeare in everything.

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Students, faculty, family and friends that knew the late Chris Roark came together on April 23 to celebrate his life and his impact on the John Carroll University community. Since Roark was a professor of literature, the night of remembrance was appropriately scheduled on the birthday of William Shakespeare and highlighted Roark’s influence on students studying the Bard, and his creative approach to classroom learning. He began at JCU in 1990, and dedicated his time to the teaching of Shakespeare, Renaissance literature and African-American literature. Phil Metres, English professor and friend of Roark, led the event, organizing a range of speakers and actors to present in Roark’s honor. “His mind was playing in the fields of great thoughts,” Metres said. “Every day, for hours and hours, his door would be open and he would just be working on critiquing people’s essays … to eternity.” Several past students and colleagues continued with anecdotes and scenes from Shakespeare in his honor, including performances of “The Taming of the Shrew,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Merchant of Venice.” Some, such as junior Julia Blanchard, read or wrote individual pieces in Roark’s honor. Blanchard recited a poem called “The Bard of O’Malley 212.” Please see ROARK, p. 5

Inside this issue: Year-End Special features graduating CN staffers, p. 11

End-of-Year Celebration Announcement On Wednesday, May 1, the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., shared an important announcement about the future of the University at the End-of-Year Celebration held in the Muldoon Atrium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology. Read the full story about the Endof-Year Celebration announcement at jcunews.com.

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Students can enroll in both undergraduate and MBA programs

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for a while, such as law school, medical school, physical therapy or nursing to name a few,” said Williams. Williams said he and Coyne aimed to forge a better partnership between undergraduate and graduate admission, drawing inspiration from Jeanne Colleran, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. At the time, Colleran was also pursuing new partnerships and working to secure seats in area medical schools for JCU students. “The idea just came organically in our conversation: why not do the same thing for business?” said Williams. Coyne believes the program will draw more prospective students to JCU. “Students have the ability to pursue the undergraduate degree of their choice and complete their MBA in one year in the AACSB accredited Boler School of Business. The combination is quite powerful and can be accomplished in a timely basis with additional support from a career perspective. It is a terrific choice for students who see an MBA as part of their future,” Coyne said. The program is open to students of all majors. High school seniors must meet the requirements of a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and a minimum score of 28 on the ACT or 1240 on the SAT in reading and math. “The Pre-MBA Scholars program was created for talented high school students who knew their educational goals included an MBA,” said Coyne. “Through this program, students, regardless of their undergraduate major, can achieve an MBA within one year of undergraduate graduation.”

Pre-MBA Scholars will be assigned a faculty advisor who will ensure that they are completing the necessary courses for their undergraduate degree as well as those that will help them prepare for the fifth-year MBA program. Beth Martin, a professor in the psychology department, will serve as the undergraduate liaison for the Pre-MBA Scholars as well as any student interested in the fifth-year MBA program. Students will also participate in career development sessions on topics such as creating a résumé, preparing for interviews and developing networking skills. The JCU Center for Career Services will provide the career-related development opportunities. Pre-MBA Scholars will be required to complete an internship to gain experience outside of the classroom. They will not be required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test. Williams foresees JCU reaping the benefits from the Pre-MBA Scholars program. “The program will benefit JCU as it allows us to help enroll talented students for the University at the undergraduate and graduate level. What is distinctive in how we can talk about the program is that we are seeing students who are passionate in areas in the liberal arts wanting to pursue an arts and sciences degree and then an MBA. That balance of liberal arts and professional studies has resonated with families in our announcement of the program and will hopefully show in the number of students that will choose John Carroll because of this program in the years ahead,” said Williams.

John Carroll University recently unveiled the Pre-MBA Scholars program, a new program that grants dual admission to JCU’s undergraduate and Fifth Year Master’s of Business Administration programs at the beginning of a student’s undergraduate career. The program was created through the joint efforts of the Boler School of Business and the Office of Admissions. “The concept, from the student perspective, is to take our existing four plus one program but let high school students see and experience it as one seamless five-year course,” explained Brian Williams, vice president for enrollment. “We analyzed the students that stay with JCU for both degrees and established the performance measures from high school that proved successful at JCU undergraduate and in the MBA, and that helped to define the admission criteria for this new program.” According to Joan Coyne, assistant dean for graduate business programs, only a limited number of universities offer dual undergraduate and MBA admission. The idea for the program was produced during a brainstorming session between Coyne, Williams and a few others about posSophomores Michael Gong and Ned sible opportunities that the University could Barnes created a mentoring program through offer to incoming students. the Center for Service and Social Action, “The idea about guaranteeing a spot in JCU and the Cuyahoga Country Juvenile our MBA for incoming students comes from Detention Center, called Carroll Ballers. models of dual admission that many colleges Carroll Ballers is a service program that have had in place in other professional areas sends JCU students to the detention center twice each week to play basketball and mentor incarcerated teens about manhood. The group of JCU students heads to the The Carroll News asked Hutnick about winning the award and the organization that made him passionate to serve others detention center with McDonald’s bags and basketball jerseys in hand. The group plays a What was your reaction when you found out you received the few games, then the JCU students lead them award? in the mentoring program. In the future, Gong and Barnes hope to At first, I didn’t think it was a big deal, but when Ohio Campus Compact bring the young men to JCU to go on a camwas interested in Project Citizen and the service-learning structure we pus tour or play a few games in the gym. For have here at JCU, I started to realize that John Carroll is a pretty unique more information, email carrollballers@jcu. place to serve others. Part of the award is a mini-grant that can be donated edu. to any non-profit organization, and it was a great feeling to be able to Information from The Plain Dealer was give the money back to the Center for Service and Social Action to help used in this brief. the program grow and reach even more students.

Stephen J. Hruby, who graduated from John Carroll University in 2012, was recently awarded the Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is presented to applicants who scored above a 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, completed testing during the previous calendar year, and who passed all four sections on their first attempt. Hruby is the first JCU student to win this award and he credits his success to his education from the Boler School of Business. He is currently working at Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP in Cleveland as an assurance associate. Hruby is one of only three graduates from an Ohio university to receive the award this year. The Elijah Watt Sells Award was established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) to recognize candidates who performed well on the Uniform CPA Examination.

Carroll Ballers make a difference in Cleveland

Kyle Hutnick wins the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

Calling all musical theater performers

“Legally Blonde” is the 2013 fall musical production in the Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts. Auditions will take place during the second week of school in the fall. Auditions will be on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Auditioners will be asked to sing something that best fits their vocal range. Ladies auditioning for the lead role of Elle are strongly encouraged to sing a selection from the show. Scripts will be made available on Sept. 3 in O’Malley Center room 45. For more information or any questions, contact knagy@ jcu.edu.

How has being a part of Project Citizen impacted your life? It has impacted me in ways that I never would have imagined when I signed up for it. Helping launch a program is a ton of work, and it’s been a roller coaster of emotions throughout. It’s also helped me network with a lot of great people in the community. As I prepare to graduate, I look Photo courtesy of Kyle Hutnick back on the program and feel like I contributed something meaningful. It’s been a huge part of my life for the past two years, and it feels Do you have any advice for other JCU students about great to know that the program will continue to do great things after I service and finding their passion? graduate. At the end of my four years here, I’m just now beginning Why do you feel service is an important part of a college student’s to fully understand the influence that John Carroll has in the Cleveland community. I’ve been exposed to service career? programs at other universities through the Ping award, and For college students in particular, doing service in the community puts our service opportunities here are second to none. No matter the lessons you learn in the classroom into perspective. For me, doing what you’re passionate about, finding time to serve others service with high school students in Cleveland and East Cleveland taught while doing it makes it that much more meaningful. Service me a lot about life and myself. I think they’re one of the most misunder- doesn’t have to change your entire life, but if it changes the stood groups of people, and working with them made me want to study way you look at a situation even in a small way, that’s a pretty unique experience. criminal defense in law school and work with juveniles.

Campus Safety Log April 23, 2013

April 28, 2013

Vehicle was keyed in Belvoir Parking Lot at 8:19 p.m.

University Heights Police Department returned an intoxicated underage student back to JCU at 3:09 a.m.

Bike was taken from bike rack at 3:54 p.m.

These incidents are taken from the files of Campus Safety Services, located in the lower level of the Lombardo Student Center. For more information, contact x1615.

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With graduation quickly approaching, some students have raised questions about some of the traditions that John Carroll University’s Commencement entails. One of these questions is the reasoning behind who gets to wear honor cords at graduation. Each graduate wears a cap and gown and is given a medal or cord depending on their membership in certain groups. “Scholars of the University,” which are members of the Honors Program, the Arrupe Program and the Leadership program, wear a blue, gold, or blue and gold cord. Members of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society at JCU, wear a medal on a maroon ribbon. These cords and medals are the only approved addition to the cap and gown for the Commencement ceremony, and they are approved through the Office of the Provost and Academic Vice President along with the efforts of Deena DePenti, the coordinator of Commencement. For a long time, these were the only groups that were allowed to have the cords and medals in addition to their cap and gown. But changes were made to that policy in 2011. Provost and Academic Vice President John Day said, “In 2011, on the occasion of the 125th Anniversary of the founding of John Carroll, we did add the Arrupe Scholars and the Leadership Scholars to those entitled to wear cords at graduation.” To date, there have been two requests to change the policies of who gets special recognition at Commencement. The ROTC program requested a change in March to alter the apparel for their graduates in light of the Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient General Carter Ham. Day said, “After consultation with the deans, I decided not to approve this request, but we did agree to list the newly commissioned officers in the Commencement program, which is done on a number of campuses but not at John Carroll before this year.” The other request was made by the faculty advisor of the French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi. The request was made on the behalf of the six graduating members of the society. “Again after consultation with the deans, I decided that we would not approve this request, for several reasons,” Day said. He continued, “We had turned down the request concerning ROTC. Second, approving the request of one departmental honor society at this late date did not provide students in similar honor societies the opportunity to wear cords. Third, as described above, it has been the practice at John Carroll to limit the number and variety of cords, medals, pins, et cetera worn at Commencement.”

New plans in development for cancer research advocacy at JCU

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CN staffers talk with the Rev. Robert Niehoff S.J.

From RELAY, p.1 cancer research and the support of people fighting cancer. One of the factors in the consideration of doing away with Relay is the fact that the event has raised less and less money each year. In 2010, the event raised approximately $40,000, a significant decrease from the $100,000 raised in 2007. In 2011, about $34,000 was raised, and the amount kept decreasing. In 2012, Relay only raised $26,426 for cancer research, another $8,000 decrease from the previous year. Fortunately, this year’s Relay raised more money than the previous year, snapping the five-year downward trend. 2013’s Relay raised $28,255, falling just short of the $30,000 goal. In response to the trend of decreased donations, German said, “The intention [of changing advocacy for cancer research on campus] is to bring renewed energy to the cause while providing students with opportunities to take a more hands-on approach to serving those in the local community whose lives are impacted by this terrible illness.” After learning that Relay was not going to happen on campus next year, senior Megan Lowes said, “I am disappointed to hear that Relay is not happening. It is such a powerful event every year and helps bring people together to help raise awareness and funding for a wonderful cause.” However, she also acknowledged that she also noticed Relay was struggling. “I do see why it would be, though, because in the past two years, I have really noticed that less and less people

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hopes the renovation will increase JCU’s housing stock and make it a more attractive campus for prospective students. One of the new ideas Niehoff discussed at the meeting was a joint agreement with Ohio University that will allow JCU students to go directly into OU’s new osteopathic medical degree program at the Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital. He said that OU is starting a new section at South Pointe, and JCU will have about a third of the enrollment in the first year. “This is the start of a cooperative agreement and I expect many more,” he said. On staying in the loop with happenings at JCU, Niehoff said he regularly reads The Carroll News, and joked that he has “his sources,” who he keeps up with via email. Despite his expressed desire to be more connected with the University, Niehoff said he does not yet have a Twitter account. “I have to be disciplined, because I can’t suck up my time,” he said. “I know a few presidents who do [have Twitter]. Unless we’re going to hire a staff to do that for me, I can’t see that as a value.” Niehoff also touched on one of the hottest topics around campus – the prospect of Campus Safety Services becoming armed. According to Niehoff, there will not be a definite decision until the early fall of this year. “I don’t want to make a decision over the summer when no one is around,” he said. “We’re still working out the logistics, [such as] if we were to do this, what would it take?” The president expressed his pride in all that JCU and its students have accomplished recently. “I’m excited about the positioning of John Carroll in the region, and getting the recognition we deserve for the quality of our students, the quality of their service, the quality of our educational outcomes and the difference we make in the region,” Niehoff said.

have attended the event.” Because Relay has consistently been planned for April, when many other big events are going on, students have to make decisions about how to divide their time. Lowes said, “The past two years, Relay has fallen on the same weekend as Manresa, Greek Life events and other campus activities. Also, with it being close to the end of the semester, people get busy and the workload begins to pile up. When all of this happens, Relay just doesn’t make it to the top of the list. There is just too much that is going on.” Since its conception, Relay has been a big part of campus activities in the spring. Lowes explained that it is a tradition for campus, just like fraternity and sorority formals and Homecoming. German said, “We hope that by instituting a new program, people can still be part of a great cause in many different ways but with increased energy.” Even though Relay will be missed next year, German is confident that the new approach to cancer advocacy will reenergize JCU to “fight for more birthdays.” Mullner said, “There are about 50 Relays that take place within a 30-mile radius of campus, so I certainly encourage our students and staff to look at their options and get involved with some of the other community and collegiate events that take place throughout the year. I am excited to see new plans evolve that allow John Carroll University to continue its partnership with the American Cancer Society.”

Student Union passes four bills at final meeting of the semester

On Tuesday, April 30, Student Union passed four bills at their final meeting of the 2012-2013 academic year. The bills passed include:

REC-6-SP13: A bill that recommended extending the hours of the library on Sunday through Thursday to 2 a.m. REC-7-SP13: A bill that recommended that the Division of Student Affairs not take space from The Carroll News that would “inhibit the ability of ‘The Carroll News’ staff to produce and deliver a superb newspaper.” APT-6-SP13: A bill to appoint Student Union alumnus Greg Petsche to the position of “Senator for Life.” APT-7-SP13: A bill to appoint Maurice J. Redd to the position of “Senator for Life.”

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Rhapsody Blue concert SUPB Late Night Breakfast from 11 p.m. in the Underground to 1 a.m. in the Schott at 8 p.m. Dining Hall

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Massages from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grasselli Library

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East Coast Custard Ice Therapy dogs from Cream truck from 7 to 9 noon to 2 p.m. in the p.m. on the Main Quad LSC Atrium and from 2 to 4 p.m. in Grasselli Library

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S’mores with the class of 2014 senators at 7 p.m. in the Grasselli Library courtyard

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Hot dog delivery at 9 p.m. in all residence halls and Graselli Library

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Your 2013 summer movie lineup Alexandra Higl Arts & Life Editor

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As the school year comes to a close, students and professors alike will rush to their nearest movie theaters in hopes of escaping the summer heat with the hottest blockbuster sensations. Summer 2013 resurrects some familiar characters such as the one-eyed monster, Mike Wazowksi, and revives literature classics, including Jay Gatsby. “Saturday Night Live” veterans Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig are set to make an appearance, as well as awardwinning actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Denzel Washington. Here’s a closer look at the upcoming summer movie line-up: –Information used in this story was found in “Entertainment Weekly”

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The third and final installment of the adventurous comedy series is soon to hit theaters. Alan, played by Galifianakis, embarks on another wild rendezvous after the death of his father. What else to expect? Trailers show a giraffe making a special appearance.

“Monsters University”

Starring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams

Starring Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Helen Mirren

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Ever wondered what life was like before “Monsters, Inc.”? This prequel proves even Pixar’s monsters went crazy in college. Before Sulley and Mike were best friends, they were college enemies. Sulley even pranks Mike, turning him into a disco ball. Intrigued? Check out the trailer.

“The Lone Ranger”

“Girl Most Likely”

Starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer

Starring Kristen Wiig, Darren Criss and Annette Bening

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This wild west action film recounts the tale of a Native American and a cowboy coming together to fight evil despite their differences. The story is told through the eyes of the Native American, Tonto (Depp).

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“The Hangover: Part III”

Feeling lost after the Dark Knight series ended? Another classic superhero is here to fill the void. Superman makes another appearance on the big screen just in time for his 75th anniversary. The classic comic book story remains: journalist and undercover hero, Clark Kent, battles evil villains with his supernatural powers.

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“The Great Gatsby”

Attention literature fanatics: the wait will soon be over. The Roaring ‘20s are about to be reawakened as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s critically acclaimed novel is adapted to the screen for the sixth time. What’s so special about a sixth adaptation? This time, it’s in 3-D. Leonardo DiCaprio will seemingly be at arm’s length away.

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“2 Guns”

Wiig is at it once again. This time, she’s playing a psychotic woman who goes off the deep end after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She then goes to live with her mother who rents her childhood room out to a Backstreet Boy impersonator played by Criss.

“The To Do List”

Starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg

Starring Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Rachel Bilson and Alia Shawkat

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A Naval Intelligence officer (Wahlberg) and a DEA agent (Washington) team up to dissolve a drug cartel. What do the alleged heroes do? They rob a bank. Soon enough, they’re the ones on the run.

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This comedy set in the 1990s switches up stereotypical gender roles. A high school valedictorian (Plaza) makes a list of all the things she wants to do before graduation. The list includes losing her virginity. The film revolves around her personal quest to check this off her list.

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Carroll Fest rocks campus

Allyson Lippert The Carroll News

What better way to spend a beautiful April Saturday than with music, games, face painting and food? John Carroll University’s Student Union Programming Board delivered all of the above and more to students Saturday, April 27 during the second annual Carroll Fest. The fun began at 3 p.m. on the steps of the Lombardo Student Center and went until midnight in the varsity gym. Eight live bands played throughout the day—three featuring JCU students—filling the sunny day on campus with great music. SUPB started planning for the event in January with off-campus concerts, but the preparation hit full force in February with a focus on the on-campus concerts. On Saturday, committee members and volunteers were out in full force to make sure Photo by Zak Zippert everything ran smoothly. “Blue Fin” (above) was one of the bands who performed at last Saturday’s event – entertaining the John Carroll community. “The volunteers and other This year’s Carroll Fest was committee members were a tre- had hoped for a better turnout for “A lot of people came through- have big dreams for future Carmendous help at the event and the dance party, DJ Kyde did a a big change from last year, ac- out the day and were really inter- roll Fests. Hendrock said she is I want to thank all of them for great job and those in attendance cording to Keane. ested in the events happening, excited to start planning for next “Last year we had two days like caricatures, body art, free year and to add and improve their great efforts,” said freshman really enjoyed themselves. Corinne Hendrock, publicity Sophomore Danni Keane, of concerts with several bands food and the bands, of course,” on the foundation they have chair and assistant director of the major events coordinator performing. After reviewing sur- said Hendrock. “Even the tye- started. Carroll Fest. for SUPB and the chair for the veys we put out after last year’s dying station was a hit amongst Keane also is excited for the The day started out with music Carroll Fest Committee, and Carroll Fest, we decided that one the students and attendees,” she future of Carroll Fest. by Charlie Mosbrock and quickly Hendrock both noted that they day and eight bands were better added. “It’s so special to see the Carsped up when Blue Fin and One hope for the dance party to de- suited for us,” said Keane. Freshman Brooke Weber, roll community come together Keane also observed that this said, “Carroll Fest was a pretty over music,” added Keane. Day’s Notice took the stage. A velop and attract more people in year attraced a bigger crowd be- good way to round out the year highlight of the day was the a the future. “Carroll Fest is going to becapella group Overboard, who “Next year I think we could cause of the positive reactions to because there were a lot of things come something very unique to impressed the crowd with songs benefit from additional public- last year’s Carroll Fest. to do, and it was very relaxing.” John Carroll. Right now, Carroll Hendrock noted that the such as “Help” by The Beatles. Weber also said she really en- Fest is still new and fresh, as ity for the dance party, because The night closed with DJ there is so much potential; we weather was another factor in joyed the caricatures and thought we continue having it year after Kyde in the Tony DeCarlo Var- just haven’t found the right way getting people out Saturday, giv- that the food truck was a nice year, it will get bigger and I can’t sity Center for a dance party. to execute it. I have big hopes for ing them a much better turnout addition to the event. wait to see where it goes in the than last year. Hendrock said that while they next year,” said Keane. Both Keane and Hendrock future.”

JCU faculty, staff and students reminisce about the life of Chris Roark From ROARK, p. 1 “Someone on Rate my Professors referred to Dr. Roark as a jealous lover, for you sometimes forgot we had other classes, anticipating all of our time would be spent with Shakespeare. Yet we loved you anyways, with your incessant sweaters, and ready grin, and gentle understanding.” Many of the speakers, like former student Manny Teitelbaum, claimed that Roark acted as his students’ “composition superego” – forever in their thoughts as a guide and instructor. Blanchard added, “I have a voice in my head now named Roark, who tells me when I need to chalk up words, or sentences, or paragraphs, and reminds me that I don’t—can’t—know everything.” From hitting the basketball courts, to riding his bike across campus, to frequently bursting into class in a gorilla suit, he “helped us to maintain a playful attitude in our academic lives, like that of a child discovering things for the first time,” said Teitelbaum. “I think that’s how he looked at his job, his students, his interactions with the students and his writing.” As former student Robert

Attenweiler looked back on his own notes, he found a saying that Roark had frequently stated: “One important thing is motivation, and this only comes when you have a sense for how much writing can strengthen your ability to know yourself, know others, know your world and construct yourself. Those who see or feel this without writing begin to get the motivation it takes to be a good writer. This is 40 percent of the battle.” Sophomore Dave Schillero shared his experience doing an audio project in honor of Roark’s memory. “Something interesting about an audio documentary is that there are no visuals, so you are working directly off of what people say and what you hear,” said Schillero. “That was very striking to me because one thing that I had heard a lot about was Dr. Roark. I never had Dr. Roark as a professor, but I had heard a lot about him. Having a clean slate going into it, if there’s one thing I can say to all of you here is that there is a continuity about the things that people said about him—passionate, determined.” John McBratney, friend and colleague of Roark, said that amongst staff, many believed that he “embodied more fully than anyone he knew the Jesuit ideal of

men and women for others.” Roark was described by all as being enthusiastic about helping and guiding his students in the right direction. Former student Christopher Seiders said, “Everyone just wanted to sit down and talk with him because he was accessible and fun. He stressed that constant questioning of things is just as important as finding the answers to them.” Attenweiler claimed, “In my education, as a person as well as a student, there was no one who introduced me to so many things that I enjoy, and think about, and enjoy thinking about on a day-to -day basis as Chris Roark. My thoughts, my purely creative, original thoughts, have Chris Roark’s fingerprints all over them.” At the end of the celebration, a book of remembrance of Roark and his impression on the JCU community was given to his wife, Amy, who thanked everyone who had come together in his memory. Donations for the Chris Roark Scholarship Award, which awards an outstanding English major whose work is in the spirit of a man driven by his love for his love of academia and the people surrounding him in his life, are now being accepted.

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The CN sat down with the director and producer of the new movie, ‘Kings of Summer.’ Here’s what they said:

The Carroll News: How did you do go about shooting a party scene that feels authentic to the audience? Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts: I have a really big problem with movies about teenagers that don’t look real. I literally cut together a reel of parties from movies and showed it to our production designer and said, “Those aren’t real parties. There is nothing that looks like this ever in high school.” Because the reality of the situation is that what you thought was crazy in high school is really three people sitting on a couch. I look at John Hughes’ movies and those are movies that had a core truth about what being a certain age was. Adults could look at it and be like, “yeah, I relate to this,” and teens were able to say, “this speaks to my generation.” Everything in our movie we wanted to approach that way and make it authentic, but it’s amped up enough where there is still an iconic element to it. I love the idea of trying to show teenagers that don’t know how to kiss, I didn’t want to cast 25-year-olds. I said, “if you have a pimple, it’s staying.” So being able to break down the perceptions vs. what the reality is. The Carroll News: How did you get involved with this project? Producer Tyler Davidson: It came to me in the summer of 2011. I read it for the first time at the Toronto International Film Festival when I was there for “Take Shelter.” I was sitting with a co-producer at a Starbucks in Toronto and we were both reading it at the same time and laughing uproariously to the point where I thought we were going to be asked to leave. It got to the point where we were back and forth saying “what page are you on?” and right away I wanted to be involved with it. I saw an opportunity to bring the film to Cleveland, even though the screenplay was originally written for Staten Island. There is something very relatable about the Midwest.

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Verb Ballet leaps on to campus Ballet company will perform dance showcase this Friday Mary Ellen Riley Staff Reporter

With the end of the school year coming, there seem to be countless things on your “to-do before leaving John Carroll” list. Well, here is another addition that should definitely be placed towards the top of that list: Verb Ballet’s performance at JCU. Verb Ballet is a contemporary dance company stationed right near JCU in Shaker Heights. The company is headed by Margaret Carlson and looks to not only explore and create new forms of modern dance, but honor and bring older numbers back to life. After being featured in The Plain Dealer and performing at the Cleveland Public Theatre, Verb Ballet is taking Cleveland by storm and is ready to wow the students of JCU with their breathtaking performances. Verb Ballet plans to perform two pieces here, including a contemporary performance called “Four Last Songs,” choreographed by Richard Dickinson, who has performed with the Ohio Ballet and Boston Ballet, as well as an older piece that audiences love known as “Bolero,” done by Heinz Poll. When asked about the pieces and what makes them unique, public relations director Jen Garlando said, “‘Four Last Songs exemplifies the phases of mourning and loss when one loses someone in their life.” Accompanied by the poetic genius of Herman Hesse and Joseph Von Eichendorff, “Four Last Songs” truly is an explosion of art as the music, dance and poems illustrate the intense feeling of loss. The second piece to take John Carroll’s

stage is “Bolero,” which is described by Garlando as “a dance that requires minimal movement that climaxes at the end.” According to Garlando, “this dance combines cultures throughout the world along with their dance and musical traditions. EvPhoto from photographyunposed.wordpress.com eryone loves Verb Ballet, a contemporary dance company, will be performing it.” When asked in Kulas Auditorium on Friday, May 3. about the inspiration of the choreographers, Garlando come. Go to www.verbballets.org/classes. explained the personal connection between html. for more info. Even if you who have Richard Dickinson, who, like everyone else, two left feet, and do not know the first thing has experienced losses in his life, as well about how to wear a tutu or do a plié, you can as his connection to Heinz Poll, whom he still fully enjoy Verb Ballet’s performance danced with at the Ohio Ballet. Garlando also and all it has to offer. pointed out how honored the choreographers Verb Ballet takes pride in featuring and dancers at Verb Ballet are to be featured something new in each of their shows while in The Plain Dealer and the Akron-Beacon catering to every taste. From ballet to ballJournal. room, Verb Ballet brings the excitement of If you love to dance and want to learn dance, music and emotion and leaves it all more, professionals at Verb Ballet are offer- on the stage. So, after a long final week of ing ballet classes for all levels on evenings classes before summer, cross this off your during the week. “to-do” list and take a break to enjoy Verb Each class is $15 and drop-ins are wel- Ballet’s performance.

‘Pain & Gain’ delivers a whirlwind of emotions MOVIE REVIEW “Pain & Gain”

Rachel Distler Staff Reporter

“Unfortunately, this is a true story.” This is how the new Michael Bay movie, “Pain & Gain” begins. Body builders, money launderers, murderers and more are featured in Bay’s new film. Throughout the entire movie, it is important to keep reminding yourself that everything you are seeing actually happened. The film begins telling the story of power lifter Danny Lugo. Lugo, played by Mark Wahlberg, is the kind of guy that never had the life he wanted. He worked for everything he had, but it still was not enough for him. As a man obsessed with his body, Lugo works as a personal trainer at one of the best gyms in Florida. Then, he met one client changed who his life. Victor Kershaw, played by Tony Shalhoub, had the life Lugo wanted. Kershaw also happened to be the biggest jerk in all of Florida. Logically, Lugo comes up with the plan, “to find someone with money, make him hand it over, and improve the world while doing it.” Lugo and his team, fellow power lifters Adrian Doorbal and Paul Doyle (played by Anthony Mackie and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) followed through with their

plans to torture Kershaw – so he signs over all of his money and the trio sets out to live the lives that they “deserved.” Because the transaction has Kershaw’s signature, it was completely legal. Lugo, Doorbal and Doyle were all rich. Until Kershaw fought back. For those considering this movie, be warned. It is rated “R” for a reason. For example, the headquarters of Lugo’s plans are in a warehouse holding nothing but sex toys. There is a high use of profanity, along with drug and alcohol use. Johnson’s character, Paul Doyle, is a Photo from filmofilia.com Jesus-loving cocaine addict Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark who balances his desire to please God with snorting Wahlberg star in the action film, ‘Pain & Gain.’ coke. “Pain & Gain” is a whirlwind of a movie. It’s easy to think of the film as a dark comedy until you remember that it is supposedly all true. Danny Lugo, Adrian Doorbal, Paul Doyle and Victor Kershaw are all real people. During the credits, photographs of the real people are shown side-by-side with the actors who were portraying them. While watching, half of me wanted to laugh and the other wanted to cry. Mark Wahlberg is the perfect choice for Danny Lugo as the down-on-his-luck dreamer, matching the roles he played in movies such as “Ted” and “The Other Guys.” As a low budget film, director Michael Bay could not bring out the massive explosions and CGI that we are used to seeing in his Transformers series. Instead, Bay brought it back to basics to deliver an entertaining film. Photo from movies.about.com

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Entertainment Calendar Check out what’s happening in Cleveland this week!

5.2

“Rich Girl”

Cleveland Play House at PlayhouseSquare 7:30 p.m. $15 with college I.D.

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Cleveland Indians vs. Minnesota Twins Progressive Field 7:05 p.m. $18

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Generationals/Brass Bed The Grog Shop 8 p.m. $10

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Cleveland PlayhouseSquare’s Hanna Theatre 6:30 p.m. $10

Snaps for... John Carroll University’s

Fall 2013 Musical...

Auditions: -Tuesday, Sept. 10 @ 7-10 p.m. -Wednesday, Sept. 11 @ 3-5 p.m. -Thursday, Sept. 12 @ 7-10 p.m. -Callbacks on Sept. 12 if needed -Scripts available on Sept. 3 in O’Malley 45 -email Keith Nagy at knagy@jcu. edu for more information Show runs Nov. 1-3 & 8-10

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The Good Old Hockey Game I love baseball and I am a big basketball fan. Each is well-discussed and followed this time of the year. But for me, this is hockey season: nothing compares to the playoffs in the NHL. Each sport holds a certain appeal. Baseball will live in eternity as America’s game for its history and pageantry. Football’s brutality and in-depth strategy set it apart from all other sports. Basketball’s fast pace and superstars who single-handedly carry teams characterize the sport. Hockey is known for its grace and skill, yet sometimes extreme physicality. But, unlike other sports, hockey’s intensity in the playoffs is amazing. The NHL playoffs are by far the most fun to watch. Playoff hockey games have it all. Skillful goals, hard hits, gritty play, spectacular goaltending and unique unpredictability. In the NHL, it is not so rare for a No. 8 seed to upset a No. 1 seed. Last year, the No. 8 seed from the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Kings, won the Stanley Cup. The amount of talent on a squad does matter, but ultimately, games and series are not determined by skill. Rather, the most cohesive and hot team typically enjoys the spoils of victory. This pure form of sport is what makes hockey special. Many sports fans like to bash hockey. Dismissing the sport as “only for Canadians� or as simply “boring,� many fans do not realize how great hockey really is. There are certainly members of that contingent at John Carroll, but there are also a ton of hockey fans. I have met numerous fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. Personally, I “Rock the Red�: I am a huge Washington Capitals fan. If you have never followed the NHL playoffs, pay close attention in this next month. Even consider jumping on a team’s bandwagon. Some of my best nights, dating back to the days before Alexander Ovechkin, have been spent in front of the television watching my Caps. I have experienced both the joy of victory and the agony of defeat on many an occasion. Though the Capitals have broken my heart time and time again (kind of like the Browns, Indians and Cavaliers), I return each season with renewed hope. One aspect that makes this season all the more special is that the NHL playoffs almost did not happen this year. A labor dispute nearly caused the cancellation of the entire season. Luckily for fans and players alike, the season was salvaged, albeit in a shortened, 48-game format. The compressed season led to the playoffs being pushed back to late April. Regardless, I am ecstatic to watch some playoff hockey. You should watch with me. Playoff hockey is incredible, jump on a bandwagon and enjoy. Believe me, hockey isn’t just for Canadians. Follow @JoeGinley on Twitter or email him at jginley16@jcu.edu

years. Princes JCU’s sucknow that cess continThe last time the Blue Streaks WKH Ă€UVW UXQ ued in game beat the Heidelberg Student Princes was not a two of Saturin baseball, in April of 2005, Eric fluke. The day’s doubleWedge was the manager of the outfielder header at the Cleveland Indians. Tribe fans might d r o v e a sun-soaked remember 2005 as Grady Sizemore’s double to Schweickert rookie year and Bob Wickman’s 45- left to start Field. Sophosave season. Each player on the JCU off the secmore Anbaseball roster was in grade school. ond. Two drew Doring But the Blue and Gold would not let b a t t e r s Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information straddled the history repeat itself again on Sat- later, felmound for the urday, April 27. The home squad’s low senior -XQLRU -LPP\ 6SDJQD KLW WZR GRXEOHV thirst for revenge was too great, as outfielder DQG KDG Ă€YH 5%,V LQ D YLFWRU\ RYHU Blue and Gold in game two. the Blue Streaks triumphed, 4-0 and Joe Veltri +HLGHOEHUJ LQ JDPH WZR RQ 6DWXUGD\ 13-1, to clinch the No. 2 seed in the singled, scoring Konsler to increase Though his control was not as masterful as O’Brien’s, Doring still upcoming Ohio Athletic Conference the JCU lead to 2-0. Tournament. All was quiet for the next pair pitched quite well, allowing only JCU head coach Marc Thibeault of innings, but the Blue and Gold two hits. ,Q WKH Ă€UVW LQQLQJ DORQH WKH %OXH picked the perfect starting pitcher offense bursted out again in the to break the 16-game losing streak Ă€IWK :LWK RQH RXW +ROW JUDQWHG Streaks provided Doring with all the to the Student Princes, choosing back-to-back walks, putting Spagna run support he needed. With one red-hot senior Patrick O’Brien. The and senior Aaron Miller on base. out, Sabatino reached base on an right-hander entered the game with Junior Chet Lauer made the Stu- error. Junior third baseman Mitch a 0.88 earned run average and had dent Princes pay, sending a single Herringshaw continued his stellar only allowed one earned run in his to left that allowed Spagna to cross season, tapping a single to advance Sabatino to second. Spagna then past three starts. O’Brien would the plate. continue his dominance against Holt continued to labor on the walked to load the bases, putting Heidelberg and eventually earn mound, as he walked sophomore Heidelberg starter Steve Huber in OAC Pitcher of the Week honors. Mark Huddle and senior Connor an early jam. With the bases juiced, Miller did The Blue Streaks struck early on Marrero to bring in another run. in the contest. Junior Jimmy Spagna Though Heidelberg reliever Teddy his job, grounding out to the shortWDJJHG D VLQJOH WR OHIW Ă€HOG WR VFRUH Lowe ended the rally, the Blue stop to advance each runner and make the score 1-0. Lauer increased sophomore Bobby Sabatino in the Streaks had a stout 4-0 lead. bottom half of the opening inning. O’Brien, who allowed only three the lead on a two-run single that The squad threatened to add more hits on the day, and freshman re- scored Spagna and Herringshaw. JCU scored again in the third on on the board, but Heidelberg’s Ethan liever Zach Verner ensured that the Holt wiggled his way out of a jam. Student Princes would have no shot D GURSSHG LQĂ€HOG Ă \ RII /DXHU¡V EDW In the latter frame of the second, at a comeback, sealing the team’s allowing Herringshaw to score from senior Ryan Konsler let the Student Ă€UVW YLFWRU\ RYHU +HLGHOEHUJ LQ HLJKW third and increase the lead to four. Sports Editor

The Blue Streaks added two PRUH UXQV LQ WKH Ă€IWK DV 6SDJQD rocketed a double to left center to score Herringshaw and Sabatino. Heidelberg’s Adam Manner entered the game in the sixth to stop the bleeding, but even he could not stop the JCU scoring attack. A Veltri single, a Sabatino double and a Herringshaw walk quickly loaded the based with two outs. Manner then hit Spagna with a pitch to put the score at 7-0. The Student Princes managed to break the shutout in the top half of the sixth, as Doug Miller hit an RBI double to center, narrowing the YLVLWRUV¡ GHĂ€FLW WR The Blue Streaks would respond in force during their next chance at the plate. Though Heidelberg reliever Ryan Minteer recorded a quick out, a JCU scoring party would commence with a Sabatino walk. Six hits and eight batters later, the score stood at 13-1. A number of Blue Streaks ended the contest with big stat lines. Spagna (the OAC Hitter of the Week) hit 2-3 ZLWK Ă€YH 5%,V +XGGOH EDWWHG ZLWK DQ 5%, 6DEDWLQR Ă€QLVKHG with three runs scored and Lauer hit 2-4 with three RBIs. With the win, JCU claimed at least a No. 2 seed in the OAC TourQDPHQW 6XIĂ€FH WR VD\ WKH ORVLQJ VWUHDN KDV VXIĂ€FLHQWO\ EHHQ EXULHG “We are hot right now and clicking on all cylinders,â€? Spagna said. “I am happy that we are starting to play our best baseball of the year.â€?

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Saturday, April 27 brought an end to regular season play for the JCU softball team, as the Blue Streaks capped off the season with a series split against Heidelberg University, falling in game one, 2-1, and prevailing in game two, 6-3. Sophomore Rachel Byrnes took the mound for the Blue Streaks in game one with the hopes of giving JCU the chance at a regular season conIHUHQFH WLWOH 8QIRUWXQDWHO\ IRU %\UQHV WKH Ă€UVW inning was not too kind to her, as Heidelberg was able to get two runners on base, both of whom crossed the plate after a triple was beamed into ULJKW Ă€HOG E\ WKH ¡%HUJ¡V %UL 6LQGHQ From then on, the bats went silent for both teams as neither side was able to put up a real threat until the seventh inning when JCU loaded the bases. The Blue Streaks were able to pull the game within one when Heidelberg walked senior 0DFNHQ]LH *ULIĂ€Q ZLWK WKH EDVHV ORDGHG VFRULQJ junior Lia Locey. But it turned out that was all that could be done for JCU, as Heidelberg was able to hang on and escape with the 2-1 victory. *DPH WZR RI WKH GRXEOHKHDGHU ZDV D Ă LS RI the script, as JCU came out victorious; although, it was not an easy win by any means. Heidelberg came out for game two still riding its adrenaline IURP JDPH RQH DQG LQ WKH ERWWRP RI WKH Ă€UVW knocked in three quick runs, pushing the Blue Streaks back on their heels early. Luckily for JCU, the bats did not take long to wake up when, in the top of the fourth, the Blue 6WUHDNV SLOHG RQ Ă€YH UXQV EHKLQG D EDUUDJH RI hits in which sophomore Ally Kleinhans, junior Collen Brady and freshman Michaela Mackey all had RBIs. That fourth inning would turn out to be enough as the ‘Berg was not able to put up any more runs, thanks in large part to the pitching of freshman Gina Tosti, who threw a fantastic game after

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When: May 3-5 Where: Capital University in Bexley, Ohio Games- May 3: Game #1: #2 JCU (14-4) vs. #3 Mount Union (12-6), 10 a.m. Game #2: #4 Marietta (11-7) at #1 Capital (16-2), 12 p.m. Game #3: Winners from Games #1 and #2, 2 p.m. Game #4: Losers from Games #1 and #2, 4 p.m. May 4: Game #5: Loser #3 vs. Winner #4, 11 a.m. Game #6: Winner #5 vs. Winner #3, 1 p.m. May 5 (if necessary): Game #7: Winner #6 vs. Loser #6, 12 p.m.

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Women’s Tennis The JCU women’s team fully enjoyed home court advantage in the quarterfinal round of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday, April 30, sweeping Capital University, 5-0. Freshmen Catherine Engel and Kyle Cosineau starred for the Blue and Gold in their ÀUVW 2$& 7RXUQDPHQW PDWFK The pair opened the contest with an 8-5 doubles victory. Freshman Anna Stein and sophomore Tracy Gibson combined to defeat a pair of Crusaders, 8-2. Sophomore Hannah Baumwell and secourtesy of Samuel nior Emily Gorndt also came Photo Young together to snag a win in Freshman Catherine doubles play, 8-3. Stein, Gibson and Engel Engel

all triumphed in singles over their Capital counterparts. The Blue Streaks will face the victor of the Ohio Northern versus Muskingum matchup in WKH 2$& VHPLÀQDOV RQ )ULGD\ 0D\ Men’s Tennis The pesky Purple Raiders of Mount Union dashed the JCU men’s tennis squad’s hopes of a deep Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament run, as Mount Union defeated the Blue Streaks, 5-2, on Tuesday, April 30. Senior Ryan Mullaney ended his JCU career on a positive note, capturing each of JCU’s two points. He easily took down Purple Raider Nate Fockler, 6-2, 6-1 to start singles play. Mullaney also teamed up with junior Sean Graham in the doubles competition. The duo triumphed over Mount Union’s Nate and Nick Fockler in exciting fashion, 9-7. :LWK WKH TXDUWHUÀQDO ORVV WKH %OXH 6WUHDNV end the season with a 5-13 record, including 4-5 in the OAC.

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“Incredibleâ€? would be the best word to describe the men’s track and field team’s performance on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the OAC Championship meet, held at the University of Mount Union. JCU may KDYH Ă€QLVKHG VHFRQG WR 0RXQW 8QLRQ EXW WKH Blue Streaks managed to score 135 points, one of their best scores in years. Senior All-American Mike Minjock had the meet of his life. Winning both the long jump (7.30 meters) and triple jump (13.96 meters), Minjock set the tone for the team from the very beginning. Minjock also placed second in both the 100-meter (11.08) and 200-meter (22.15) dashes. His performance on the day was enough to win the prestigious Sparky Adams Outstanding Field Athlete Award. In the 400-meter dash, sophomore Nick D’Amico scored second with a time of 48.84. Also scoring was freshman Will Cameron (seventh, 50.38), who recently recovered from an injury. Senior Pat Burns and sophomore John Cameron were third and fourth in the 1500-meter run, clocking in at 3:59.31 and 4:02.23, respectively. After an exhausting 10,000-meter run the night before, junior Will

Rial still managed to run a solid 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:36.13), landing him third place. The men’s 10,000-meter run proved to be one of the high points of the weekend, with four Blue Streaks scoring in the top six. Led by sophomore Johnny Honkala (third, 31:43.37), the team swept the race with their Blue and Gold pack. Following Honkala was sophomore Tadhg Karski, who had the race of his life, placing fourth with a time of 31:44.46. 6HQLRU 1LFN :RMWDVLN ZDV ÀIWK DQG Rial was sixth (31:55.29). In the hurdles, sophomore Nick Williams VSULQWHG WR WKLUG SODFH ÀQLVKHV LQ WKH PHter (15.29) and 400-meter (54.41) hurdles. Williams was also a key component of the ÀIWK SODFH [ PHWHU UHOD\ WHDP FRPSULVHG of D’Amico, Minjock and senior Anthony Colbert (43.12). The men’s 4x800 meter relay team placed fourth (7:51.12), thanks to a great effort by freshmen Pat O’Brien and Mike Hydzik, as well as sophomores Gage Marek and John Cameron. The highlight of the two-day championship meet was the 4x400 meter relay. The quartet, made up of D’Amico, Will Cameron, Colbert and Hydzik, won the race with an impressive time of 3:17.94. Immediately after Cameron FURVVHG WKH ÀQLVK OLQH WKH PHQ VZDUPHG WKH

stepped up in a big way. Sophomore Emily Mapes posted a particularly stunning performance. Competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, she not only topped her personal best of 2013, but the conference record. Her blazing time of 10:39.89 bested the previous record by two seconds and easily ODQGHG KHU LQ Ă€UVW 0DSHV DOVR WRRN WKLUG LQ WKH 5,000-meter run with a time of 18:05.28. Fellow sophomore Megan Martinko also bagged a pair of All-Ohio Athletic Conference Ă€QLVKHV 0DUWLQNR QRWFKHG VHFRQG SODFH SHUformances in the 100-meter (14.83 seconds) and 400-meter (1:04.93) hurdles. Junior Nicki Bohrer did not disappoint either. The veteran runner snatched second in the 800-meter run (2:17.28), while sophomore Sports Editor Though limited by injuries, the JCU Haley Turner followed close behind with a ZRPHQ¡V WUDFN DQG Ă€HOG VTXDG RYHUFDPH WKH time of 2:19.80. /HDGLQJ WKH ZD\ IRU -&8 LQ WKH Ă€HOG HYHQWV adversity to snatch fourth place at the Ohio was sophomore Danielle Sample, who placed Athletic Conference Championships. Hosted by the University of Mount Union third in the triple jump with a leap of 11.01 from Friday, April 26 to Saturday, April 27, meters. In the relay events, a pair of JCU teams did the postseason meet presented a major challenge to the Blue and Gold. The team, which well. Mapes, Turner, Bohrer and senior Mauhas suffered a number of injuries over the reen Creighton combined to nab second in course of the season, had few competitors in the 4x800 meter relay with a time of 9:43.88. WKH Ă€HOG HYHQWV DQG ZDV PLVVLQJ D FRXSOH RI Turner, Sample, Martinko and Creighton teamed up in the 4x400 meter relay to take athletes in the running events. Nevertheless, a number of of Blue Streaks second (4:04.07). relay team, jumping and shouting in celebraWLRQ RI WKHLU Ă€UVW SODFH Ă€QLVK “The whole team was so enthusiastic and during that 4x4, we were all running for each other,â€? D’Amico said. “That’s the magic of the baton.â€? The men’s relay team will be racing again in the upcoming weeks in an attempt to qualify for the National Championships. Several of the Blue Streaks will continue on in competition, but for the rest of them, they can rest assured that they gave absolutely everything they had to this conference championship in earning the team second place. Women’s Track and Field Joe Ginley

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Sophomore David Radulovich earns ninth World Championship in shooting As one of world’s best young shooters, Radulovich also runs his own coaching business Joe Ginley

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Quietly walking the halls of John Carroll University amidst its 3,000-plus students is one of the best shooters in the world. Competing in trap and skeet, sporting clays and compact, sophomore David Radulovich travels every weekend to tournaments across the U.S. and the world. All the while, the ninetime world champion shooter manages to find time to pursue a degree from the Boler School of Business and coach in his free time. Many never discover their passion. Radulovich discovered his passion for shooting at age eight. Vacationing with his family at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Radulovich’s father went out shooting. The young Radulovich asked his dad to give him a try. Even after his father said no, the youngster continued to beg and plead. The elder Radulovich finally relented two hours later, giving his son a shot. The future world champion did not disappoint. “I ended up hitting eight out of the ten targets, though they were easy targets,” Radulovich recalled. “I absolutely loved it. I fell in love with it.” As the two prepared to leave, the Radulovich’s guide pulled aside David’s father, encouraging him to allow the youngster to continue shooting. He did, and his son’s career soon took off. At the age of 11, Radulovich became the youngest person ever to win a major Fédération Internationale de Tir Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) title. His accolades continued to pile on from there. The list seems endless, as Radulovich racked up more championships and medals than one would think possible. Many in the shooting world, including some of the young sport’s best competitors, took notice of the talented youngster. Sponsors approached Radulovich, and before he knew it, the talented shooter was competing

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Type of gun used: Shotgun, Perazzi Types of competitions: Sporting Clays – On a large course with different terrains, a bit like golf. Trap and Skeet – On a small course, five different stations. Compact – Basically a compact version of sporting clays.

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David Radulovich earned his ninth World Championship after two days of competition in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. in more matches than ever before. He even to try to raise money, and that’s elevated my turned to shooting legend Wendell Cherry coaching status.” for his help. Cherry soon became a coach and Radulovich’s business and schoolwork mentor for Radulovich, as the two fostered a have meshed, making his workload easier close relationship. and experience at JCU more enjoyable. But “He ended up becoming a role model the challenge of balancing his homework and to me. He’s someone I look to not only in shooting commitments is not an easy one. shooting, but in every other aspect of life,” “It’s tough. I try to schedule every single Radulovich said. one of my classes on Tuesday and Thursday. While most high school students partied I use Monday and Friday as travel days and or relaxed on the weekends, Radulovich spent the weekend are competition days or coachhis free time traveling to a new destination ing days,” Radulovich explained. “Most of each weekend. the time, my teachers are very understanding “It was hard to have a social life,” the of what I want to do or what I need to do. A Lake Ridge Academy grad lamented. Despite lot of times when I travel, it’s a contract that the tall task of juggling schoolwork with his I have to go to certain competitions and a shooting, Radulovich successfully kept his week of school.” grades up and continued to win competition Now that Radulovich has become one after competition. of the best in the world at his craft, he has Radulovich soon decided to attend John numerous sponsors and travels nearly every Carroll University. The Columbia Station, weekend. From September to February, Ohio native was attracted to JCU’s well- he competes in nearby states. From March known Boler School of Business, as Radu- through May, he travels across the country. lovich had known for quite a while what his From June to August, Radulovich travels from life’s calling is: running a business. state to state, competing in countless competiRadulovich began coaching quite early on tions over the course of the summer. So far, in his shooting career. By the time he was 13, the talented pro has been to 45 different states he was regularly coaching beginning shooters in the U.S., England, Italy, France, Germany, younger than him. Soon enough, more clients Australia and the Czech Republic. came knocking on his door and his coaching “I love it,” Radulovich said. “But it was reevolved into a business. ally tough here. Starting off my freshman year “My coaching business really exploded of college, I was gone every weekend so it got my freshman year [at JCU] when I was in Dr. difficult to find people to hang out with.” [Marc] Lynn’s class for Entrepreneurship. I “The hardest part, I think, is during the took my own business and used it as my model summer,” he continued. “You basically live to work on for Entrepreneurship 101 and out of a car or an airport and I’m never any102,” Radulovich said. “I’ve been branded where longer than five days and I’m living with Team USA, and put together with them out of a suitcase. By the time school starts,

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Year: Sophomore Age: 20 Major(s): Economics, Finance and Management Hometown: Columbia Station, Ohio High School: Lake Ridge Academy Other Hobby: Golf Competing since: 2002 Coaching since: 2006 Major Accomplishments: – Nine-time member & seven-time captain of the U.S. shooting team – Currently ranked No. 1 in the world (all ages) in World Cup points – Nine-time and current World Champion – Multiple-time National, U.S. Open, and Master’s Cup Champion – Current world record holder for longest recorded shot with shotgun – Ohio State Champion four years running I’m finally done with that, but I’m so worn down that it’s like, ‘Oh [great], here comes school again.’” Despite the obstacles and adversity Radulovich has faced in pursuing his dream, the JCU sophomore has not only survived, but thrived. He has become one of the best shooters in the world, winning match after match all over the world while managing to keep his grades up at JCU. A truly motivated man, Radulovich has a remarkable story and is a testament to hard work and dedication.

Tom Arth’s Blue Streaks back in action for spring ball In Arth’s first spring, defense looks stellar; team enthusiastic for fall season

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While the spring sports season slowly comes to a close, the John Carroll University football team is busy preparing for fall. This time of the year is critical for college football teams, as coaches use spring practice to begin implementation of the playbook, evaluation of talent at every position and get a feel for the team as a whole. The first spring under head coach Tom Arth has been no exception, as the season has added importance given the tough 2013 schedule. Any time a new regime takes over, growing pains are bound to occur. Spring practice is a great way to alleviate some of those problems.

“I think we have a great team. Coach Arth is doing a great job in his first season as head coach.” -Chad Aerni Freshman

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(Left): Junior quarterback Mark Myers calls out signals before the snap. (Right): The offense huddles to determine the next play. Arth has used the time to do just that, and start the road. determining who will earn the starting posiArth has done a fine job of preparing his tions left open due to players’ graduations. The players thus far, as the squad has looked solid offense in particular has several positions to in early practices. The defense was particufill. Notable players who will not be back due larly stellar in an intrasquad scrimmage played to graduation are wide receiver Lane Robilotto under the lights at Don Shula Stadium on and running back Sean Kuenzig. Monday, April 29. In addition, the Blue Streaks’ schedule for “The defense is really coming together next season is not an easy one. The Blue and well and playing great as a defensive unit,” Gold travel to Chicago for a matchup with freshman safety Chad Aerni said. a tough St. Norbert College team on Sept. Sophomore linebacker Kevin Cope, watch7. Following that exciting contest, JCU has ing from the sidelines due to an injury, comnine consecutive Ohio Athletic Conference mented, “I think our chemistry from last year games on the schedule, five of which are on really carried over to this spring and everyone

Game: Central College Lacrosse Association Playoffs, round one Date: Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Venue: Don Shula Stadium Attendance: 250 (approximately) Weather: Clear, 40’s Score by Period: 1 2 3 4 Total JCU 3 1 1 0 5 Siena Heights 3 4 2 2 11

Goals: JCU- Fr. Pat Carney, So. David Brill (2), Sr. Brian Jaszka (2) Siena Heights- Spencer Macek (5), Ryan Gumbleton (3), Ryan Mailloux, Benjamin Lama, Nathan Woods got after it.” Following a solid season of spring ball, look for the Blue and Gold to make definite strides this season under Arth.

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Nonprofit organizations focus on affordable housing Anthony Ahlegian

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Anthony Ahlegian

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Successful semester The spring semester is finally c o mi n g to a c lo s e. T he energy on campus is rad iating of good s pirits and celebration as summer days and n i g h t s ar e with in a n ar m ’s r each. All of the experiences and memo ri e s th a t wer e ma de t hi s s em es t er h a v e h ad a n imp a ct on each of us i n n umer o u s way s . I n t he m i ds t of y o u r f u lf illmen t a nd cl os ur e on a s e m es te r, I wo u ld l i ke t o pr opos e a c h allen g e. Reflect on your most memorable m o m e n t s t h i s s e m e s t e r. T h e s e memories can relate to struggles you had in the classroom, goals t h a t y o u s tr iv ed f or i n an at hl et i c arena, participation you had in a student activity or organization, or e v e n s o cia l e x p ect at i ons t hat you s e t fo r y o u r s elf . Now that I have hopefully inspired a train of thought for you to ride, collect your memories, a n d pu t y o u r s elf b a ck i n t hos e m ome n t s . What did these experiences push y o u to d o o r ch a n g e i n your dai l y life? Did you sacrifice some of y o u r time th at y o u w oul d us ual l y spend doing other activities to take o n d i ff e r e n t r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s ? F i n a l l y, d id y o u r o r i gi nal i nt ent i ons l e a d y o u to d is co v er s om et hi ng or s o m eo n e n ew in y o ur l i f e? W he n y o u g o th r ough t he exerc i s e I h a v e d e s cr ib ed, I hope t hat you are able to get a clearer picture of the success you have had this s e m e s te r. T he a mb itio n , or l ack of am bi tion, that we have can originate in free-spirited and spontaneous i n t e n t i o n s . H o w e v e r, a s y o u m a y now notice, our priorities can indirectly cause us to manage our time, make educated decisions, set goals, expose ourselves to new things, persevere and maintain integrity t o o u r c o mmitme n t s . I s n’t i t am azing how business principles can be i d e n t if ied ? E ven if y o u d id not accom pl i s h t h e go a ls o r ex p ect at i ons t hat you s e t o u t f o r, y o u r s e m e s t e r w a s a success because of the journey that you embarked on, and how you h a v e d ev e lo p e d th r ough i t . Our experience here at John Carroll University is truly what we make of it. Congratulations on a semester well done. I look forward to going on a new journey with you this coming fall. Have a fun and e n j o ya b le s u mmer.

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Over the past decade, affordable housing has become increasingly harder to find. The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard noted in their 2011 report that 8.7 percent of low-cost rental space was “upgraded to higher rents on a net basis” during the last decade, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report also noted that the shortfall of affordable units has doubled since 2001, to 5.1 million units. Amidst these concerns, some of the nation’s largest housing-related nonprofit organizations have teamed up to protect affordable housing. The WSJ reported this past Monday, April 29, that nonprofit organizations such as Mercy Housing Inc., LINC Housing Corp. and Nevada HAND Inc. have teamed up with for-profit businesses that are not owned or operated by the government or private-sector investors, such as Citigroup Inc., Morgan Stanley and Prudential Financial Inc., to create a private real-estate investment trust, also known as a REIT. They have created the REIT with the focus of protecting affordable housing. A REIT is a security that sells like a stock, and invests in real estate directly, according to investopedia.com. REITs are attractive to investors due to the typically high yields on investment, and because they are a highly liquid way to invest in real estate. Liquidity is the ability to convert an asset to cash quickly, or ease to get money out of the investment. REITs also are exempt from most corporate

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Mercy Housing Inc. develops affordable housing.

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taxes, as long as they pay 90 percent of their taxable income as distributions to shareholders, also known as dividends. The REIT that the mentioned nonprofit organizations have formed is called the Housing Partnership Equity Trust. It will aim to protect affordable housing by acting as an Equity REIT, which invest in and own properties. These types of REITs are thus responsible for the equity or value of the properties they take over. This means that the Housing Partnership Equity Trust is able to acquire and redevelop existing multifamily properties in order to establish them as affordable rentals. The Housing Partnership Equity Trust plans on acquiring apartment buildings across the U.S. where rising real-estate values have prompted landlords to turn low-income housing into housing for the middle and upper class, according to the WSJ. The WSJ also reported that the Housing Partnership Equity Trust is one of a kind, since it is the nation’s only real-estate company owned and operated by nonprofit organizations. The REIT closed its first acquisition Friday, April 26, by acquiring a 128-unit apartment building in Aurora, Ill. for $5.2 million. With more than $100 million raised currently, and an aim to raise $500 million from socially conscious investors, the Housing Partnership Equity Trust has access to the financial means necessary to compete with the deep-pocketed investors who are looking to fix up old buildings and charge higher rent. Information Street Journal this report.

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The U.S. Treasury Department said it would pay down $35 billion of the national debt this second quarter for the first time in six years.

Alfredo Sáenz quit as CEO of global banking power Banco Santander, following the stirring controversy about his criminal conviction.

Italy’s new Prime Minister Enrico Letta pledged to cut taxes and increase aid for those most in need, winning his first confidence vote.

Chrysler Group LLC’s earnings fell 65 percent for the first quarter, attributed to lower auto shipments due to idled factories and higher retooling costs.

Virgin Galactic LLC had its first powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo craft, clearing an important hurdle on its space-tourism venture.

Loretta Fredy Bush, founder of Chinese financialinformation conglomerate Xinhua Finance, was sentenced to one month in prison for U.S. tax violations.

Deutsche Bank said it would raise $3.65 billion in fresh capital in order to improve its capital base after months of pressure from regulators.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. lost Frank Bisignano, one of their operational experts, amongst wrestling with a number of regulatory headaches. – Information compiled by Anthony Ahlegian

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Attention, John Carroll University: The words I put in this space constitute the last time you will ever see me in print as an undergraduate student. This is kind of a big deal. Wait, I have to read that last sentence again. This can’t be happening. But, alas, the calendar and the clock do not lie. Where did time go? I remember the night before I left for college. The questions kept swirling in my head. Would I find friends? Can I fit into a college environment? Am I truly ready for this new chapter of life? After a great talk with my grandfather over large bowls of ice cream, I felt better. Now, at this point, I am not sure what I was so worried about that night. My time at JCU has been filled with a plethora of emotions, great people, opportunities I could only dream about four years ago and experiences that helped me mature into the person I am today. So, before I leave, I have a few things I need to do. I have to cue my inner Jimmy Fallon. I need to check my JCU Gmail inbox for all of those important graduation emails. I still have to clean up all of the random stuff from my office in the newsroom (sorry, Zach and Ryllie). And, last but not least, I have to write a few thank you notes to everyone who helped me out along the way. I hope you all don’t mind if I do that here. A big thank you goes out first to my family. My parents taught me the importance of hard work, faith and positivity. My sister, when she wasn’t busy making a name for herself with her academic and service accomplishments, always knew when to text me words of encouragement. My grandparents instilled the value of education in me early on. Thank you to the staff of The Carroll News over the last four years for bringing me into your circle. The newsroom has been my second home, and you all helped make it so. Not only did you show me how to be a journalist, but you showed me how to do it with integrity and great attention to detail. You helped me find my passion for telling great stories. Special thanks goes to Katie Sheridan, Bob Seeholzer and Emily Gaffney, for setting great examples on how to lead as an editor in chief. Thank you to Brian Bayer, my partner-in-crime throughout these four years. From Campus editors to the dynamic management duo, we always made a great team. I was honored to share a byline with you whenever we co-wrote a story. Thank you to Larry Schwab, a professor in the political science department who retired in 2011. Your classes on budget and social welfare policy and Congress helped me discover my passion for politics and understand the complex issues of our country. Finally, a big thank you goes to Robert Noll, a professor in the Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, adviser to The Carroll News and my academic adviser for the past four years. Whenever I had a question or I needed advice, your office door was always open. I really appreciate that. I am grateful to many, many others for these last four adventurous years. While I can’t name all of you in this limited space, know that I am thankful for everything. This chapter of the book – life as a college undergraduate – is nearly finished. But a new chapter is ready to be written. I can’t wait to fill it with more great stories.

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If there’s one thing I think we can all agree on, it’s that the ’90s were “all that.” And something I learned from countless hours of “Boy Meets World” and “Full House” is that a person’s set of values is a person’s identity. So having good values is … well, kind of important. John Carroll is where we have taken these values and truly developed them. We each have different interests, but our fervor for living from our hearts makes us John Carroll students. Some of us spent our nights curled up with a cup of coffee in the Boler Lab so that we might someday lead others in the business world, with a strong belief in ethics; others poured hours into putting together the newspaper to stand behind a model of journalism that promotes social responsibility instead of media sensationalism; others still spent countless hours studying for impossible Biochem exams, so that one day they can be the ones rewriting the textbooks and making the scientific breakthroughs that will usher our society into a new era of global community and progress. But, whatever our individual pursuits, one thing unites us all: our commitment to learning, leadership and service. If we weren’t all learners, we wouldn’t be sitting here today. Inside these walls, we have all learned so much about our individual fields of study. But I have always been an advocate of the idea that a majority of the learning in college is done outside the classroom. For those of us who have participated in athletics, we learned how to find our personal limits from our own motivation. We’re D3, which means that there is no scholarship incentive – our inspiration came from the simple idea of passion. For those of us who participated in Thursday nights at Coventry… well, learning was definitely done there, too. We are learners. In the words of social philosopher and cultural icon Ke$ha, “You know we’re superstars; we are who we are.” Later in this discourse, Ke$ha discusses the last component of our mission: service. In her words, “No, you don’t want to mess with us; got Jesus on my necklace.” Let me unpack that for you in terms of JCU: Every year, we send out hundreds of students to do hundreds of thousands of hours of service work. We send groups to scores of locations across the country and many international locations to give freely of our time and energy, when often times the best return on our investment is a smile from a 4-year-old El Salvadoran boy who never had an older brother to “dale un cucucho” (give him a piggyback ride). For others, their impact on the world was felt through their investment in Campus Ministry or the many other charitable events here. We are servants. And in that Ignatian spirit, rather than break down and curse the world, we have learned how to say two of the most powerful words we know: Thank you. I think we should all take some time to practice those words now and for the rest of our lives. Thank you. First and foremost – thank you to our families. I’ve learned that family comes in just about every form: our parents; our brothers and sisters; the friends with whom we’ve spent hours at the Inn Between. Personally, I have to say thank you to my mom, my dad and my little sister, Rachel. You have helped me become the man I am today, and I love you. And honestly, if we can just learn how to genuinely say those five words, “Thank you” and “I love you,” I think we’ve already set the world on fire. If you read our soap dispensers, you know that we are “The Jesuit University in Cleveland.” But if you meet our students, our professors and our whole John Carroll family, you know that we are the school that welcomes kids as freshmen, and, over the course of four years, turns them into the movers and shakers, the businessmen and women of today, the scientists and communicators who show compassion for others and leave their handprint on the hearts and minds of everyone with whom they work. You might even go as far as to say that John Carroll University turns these young boys and girls into young men and women for and with others. Thank you all for such a wonderful experience, and in the famous words of my “legally blonde” friend Elle Woods – Congratulations Class of 2013; we did it!

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The Word-count Wonders There are some moments or periods in life when everything comes together perfectly. Often, these times are not without strife or obstacles. Those difficulties, however, create situations where greatness can germinate. Without resistance, there can be no revelation. The final weekend of April hosted the OAC Track and Field Championship. This championship, my final one as a Blue Streak, produced one such moment: two days when everything came together perfectly. As much as running cross country and track has been a dominant part of my life and the lifeblood of my existence for the past eight years, I didn’t fully realize how accurately allegorical it is to the whole of my career as a student, as an athlete and, most importantly, as a human. I’ve consistently said that cross country is my favorite of the two seasons. Everyone runs the same race at the same time on natural surfaces. It’s very easy to feel like a team when you’re all doing the same thing. But, life isn’t like that. We’re all doing different things. We have individual missions, agendas and strategies which are dictated by our different interests and skills. Repeated reduction reveals, though, that we’re all doing what we do to make the world better. People don’t usually see this, though. We tend think of our differences of interest, profession, or location. The athletes, the Greeks, the professors or the police. We celebrate diversity — what makes us different from each other — instead of celebrating what about us is the same and how we’re compatible with other humans. We compartmentalize and segregate ourselves from each other. We have an urge to stick out and make ourselves individuals. Being better or different is apparently what will take us forward sometimes. Being independent is very important, but we can’t do everything. Three of the past four years I’ve felt like a separate part of a separate team within the track team. I was on the distance squad. I knew names, maybe faces, but I didn’t know the skills, talents, or lives of my teammates. Not only that, but I undermined their efforts at times. The team wasn’t a team and we performed that way: badly. The exception of the four was this year. Significant relationships which were built opened my eyes to the absurdity of this detachment. As a senior and distance captain, I felt confident enough to speak up and build relationships with those with whom I didn’t train for the same events. I got to know personal bests. I began to understand each event more intricately, and I got to know my team because it was the right thing to do. To push each other to greatness, trust must be built. The results were unanticipated and staggering. In the end, I had more fun and got more excited for every day of the season, especially competitions, than ever before. My happiness and fulfillment didn’t solely rely on how I performed. No matter what position or place we have on this campus or in this world, we’re working with the rest of the world. What we do affects what others do and how they carry out their role. In my four years here, I’ve seen little of the teamwork the world needs. There are those that live for others and do service, tutor, or help friends with problems. That does a great deal and it’s too overwhelming to be constantly conscious of the world’s bigger problems. Without realizing our interconnectedness, though, we lie down to some problems instead of feeling their proximity to our success and building the necessary connections to help resist adversity. I’ve never felt more like a part of a team than when I got close enough to rely on other people. Though we didn’t win, we performed as a team, realizing that we’re after the same thing and have to do what we’re good at to make each other and the team successful. In building closeness and trust with others, you run the risk of someone failing, screwing up, not holding up their end. Yet, every lap of every race is a new opportunity to make some magic. So, if you take one thing from all the mumbo jumbo I’ve written over the past two years, take this: Get close to people and the world, realize we are all in the same boat and someone must occasionally be pushed into the water to catch some fish. Open your eyes. Love. Be tough. Win.

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As a senior in college, I think finals week of the spring semester is a time period you pretend isn’t real. Unfortunately, there is no way to freeze time, and it is impossible to push off the fact that finals week is here. Although for me this week will consist of a generally light workload and only one test, it still signifies the end – the end of four eventful years of college filled with cultivating my intellect, making friends, serving others and building memories. Although I see most of these things lasting well beyond my years of college, it is time to move past being directly integrated in them. I’ve never been the kind of person that lets an “end” scare me. Sure, I am leaving college, leaving “schooling,” a system we’ve been embedded in since we were kids heading off to pre-school and kindergarten, but it is nothing to be afraid of. The outside world is different, no doubt, but it is filled with opportunities waiting for us to get our hands on. Embrace that! I know I am so excited about moving on and starting down a career path that I will love and enjoy. I am excited about buying my first car. I am excited to move on my own and start setting up my own life. I hope to be married within the next four to five years and start a family. These are the things that as young children we couldn’t wait to happen to us, and now they are actually within reach! Why shy away from them? For most of us seniors, we have really only lived one-fourth of our lives. Sure, a lot of great memories have come from that first quarter, but in retrospect it is just a small portion of the whole. We have so many memories yet to come in both the near and distant future. That is nothing to be afraid of. That being said, I will certainly miss walking this beautiful campus day after day. I’ll miss the life and color of the grounds, from the trees to the architecture; the hustle and bustle of the Atrium around 12 p.m. every day; the way the quad floods after consecutive rainy days; and even the long, dreaded walk to Dolan in the winter that seems to last 10 months of the year. Every aspect and detail of my undergraduate career has molded me further into the man I am today. We all came from different backgrounds, geographic locations and lifestyles, but we leave together united under the Jesuit identity which has taught us the importance of learning, leading and serving. Mix in some friendship and fun along the way, and you have a complete “John Carroll Experience.” The things this university has given me are beyond explanation. I was able to jump into organizations and groups that I may have had to wait for at larger schools. I was able to learn in class, but learn by applying those skills in my extracurricular activities and my actions. To each and every one of those, I owe a thank you. First, to all my professors who taught me and encouraged me over the last four years. Next, to the Office of Admissions, for allowing me to be a tour guide over the past three years; I was able to meet so many awesome people and students and help them in their college decision. That is the most rewarding part of the job. To 88.7, WJCU; you allowed me to develop myself in a field I have hopes of working in. To Chris Wenzler and the Sports Information Department, for allowing me to combine something I love with work; to Relay for Life for allowing me to see a cause worth fighting for and joining in; to Campus Ministry; for allowing me to travel on two immersion trips, where I saw myself make a difference in the world, and keeping service at the core of my values; to Beta Theta Pi fraternity, which brings together the best and brightest men on this campus hands down, to be in one organization, one brotherhood for life; to this paper you’re holding, The Carroll News, for allowing me build upon a skill that I hope to incorporate in a career one day and for giving me, like all the aforementioned organizations, an unforgettable experience. To the friendships and connections I’ve made along the way. To my loving mother, father, sister, brother and girlfriend who support me day after day, struggles and success. To you all and to John Carroll University, thank you. For the class of 2013, John Carroll University will not only be cemented in our memories and lives, but a place we call “home.”

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Alas, it has come time for my final column in The Carroll News. I feel like I have learned so much in just one year as editor of the Business & Finance section. Even more so, it is hard to believe it has already been four years, as cliché as that sounds. I also feel that my work and studies as a finance major were helped greatly with my experience at the newspaper. For anyone with any interest in writing, they should get to a meeting for the newspaper and hone their skills. It will help you out not only while at John Carroll, but into the future as well. I’m grateful for the amount of knowledge I have learned from everyone on the staff and involved with the newspaper on any level. My successor, Anthony Ahlegian, a junior majoring in Accountancy, will no doubt take the Business & Finance section to new heights. I have full confidence in his abilities to effectively bring business knowledge to the students of John Carroll, whether they are business majors or not. Best of luck to Anthony as well as the rest of The Carroll News staff going forward into fall of 2013. Also, the business fraternity on campus, Alpha Kappa Psi, will be providing articles from their members each week, which will further the newspaper even more. For all of you that walk by the newsroom on deadline nights staring intently when the shades are open at the operations of The Carroll News, why not stop in and write something? I also wanted to thank Dan Cooney for all the time he spent teaching me how to put a newspaper together, and for the opportunity to write and then become an editor of such a great newspaper. Learning to write at the level this newspaper requires has greatly helped my communication skills in many different facets. Going forward, I hope that the Business & Finance section can be clear and understandable for any reader than picks up a newspaper. Business is such a large part of everyday life and any area someone goes into professionally that I wanted this section to give students a basic understanding of business principles and concepts in everyday life. I look forward to life after John Carroll (and Tuesday nights with actual sleep), but it will take some getting used to life away from The Carroll News deadlines. Once finals week passes and graduation is over, I’m sure it will feel much more real than it does now. But, it is definitely hard to believe it is already May of my senior year of college. I hope everyone takes advantage of the opportunities available to them at John Carroll; I’m certainly glad that I did.

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Hello there, I am Gloria Suma, the former business manager of The Carroll News. Some of you might be wondering what a business manager even does, so let me tell you. I am in the background making sure the operations of the paper run smoothly. I had been business manager for the past two years, and over that time I learned a great deal about budgeting and sales. One of my main duties as business manager is to generate funds for the paper. I do this through selling advertisement space to companies and schools that are interested in placing ads in our paper. With graduation right around the corner, I would like to take a moment to thank all of The Carroll News staff for making the newsroom my second home. I would also like to extend my gratitude to those who have made an impact on me during my time at John Carroll and to the class of 2013. Now is time to “be the change you want to see in the world.”

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Jimmy Menkhaus leaves his handprint on JCU

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His official title is part-time lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies; but if you have ever spent time with Jimmy Menkhaus, you know that his role at John Carroll University has been so much more than that. “Jimmy Menkhaus is more than a teacher or a friend – he is a John Carroll legend,” said junior Aly Monteleone, who traveled with Menkhaus to Immokalee, Fla., on a January immersion experience. “Ask anyone on campus if they know his name, and nearly every time the answer will be an enthusiastic ‘yes.’” Although he is only adjunct faculty, Menkhaus has arguably been one of the most active members of the JCU community since he first came here as an undergraduate student in the fall of 1999. He has spent the past 14 years at JCU in some capacity – resident minister, graduate student or teacher. “He has definitely left his mark here,” said Paula Fitzgerald, associate director and coordinator of retreats in Campus Ministry. She first met Menkhaus when he arrived on campus as a freshman, and has worked with him in Campus Ministry to plan retreat opportunities for students. And students past and present definitely agree with Fitzgerald. “Jimmy is one of the finest teachers I’ve ever had,” said alumnus Sean Cahill, who has known Menkhaus since his freshman year in 2008. “His passion for teaching is seen every day, and his dedication to the holistic formation of his students is inspiring.” And according to Menkhaus, during his time with students, he has fallen in love with teaching, too. “There’s nothing else I would rather do than teach. It’s just so rewarding. I always tell juniors and seniors who are looking at what they’re going to do as they go on, ‘You have to find something that at the end of the day you [can] look in the mirror and say, ‘I might not always do this correctly; I might still have things to learn; but I’m always enjoying the journey of what I do,’” he said. “And I’ve never had a time at the end of the day teaching [when] I’ve walked out of the classroom and thought I’d rather do something else.” But in addition to the many classes he has taught, retreats he has led and activities in which he has participated, he was hard at work on his doctorate degree at Duquesne University. Just two weeks ago, his committee passed the final revision of his dissertation, “Solidarity According to the Thought of Pedro Arrupe and its Appli-

cation for Jesuit Higher Education Today,” earning him the title “Dr. Menkhaus.” Despite his new title, many students with whom he has worked over the years will always know him as “Jimmy.” Sophomore Katie Marshaus had Menkhaus in class. “Jimmy was able to truly leave an impact on the hearts of his students through his life lessons and selfless actions,” she said. Recalling some of his most memorable lessons, she added, “I have never encountered a class such as his, that doubled as not only informative but also a spiritual experience. His students left class with a knowledge of Ignatius, Kermit the Frog and an understanding of what it meant to embrace their faith and spirituality.” Unfortunately for JCU, Menkhaus will be pursuing his teaching career at Gannon University in Erie, Pa., where they have offered him a tenure track position starting in the fall. But according to Menkhaus, he will never forget the lessons he learned as a – Katie Marshaus professor at JCU, incorporating the Jesuit Sophomore ideals of attention, reverence and devotion into all aspects of his life. “[Those components] are kind of the formula for finding God in all things, Ignatius says [in his training manual for new priests],” Menkhaus said. “Pay attention to the reality around you. You reverence what it is that you have encountered, and then devotion is the way you find God working in that reality … Look at where you are; reverence it; realize it’s a special moment; accept that for what it is.” Jillian Dunn, a senior theology and religious studies major, met Menkhaus at an Arrupe Scholars get-together in the fall of her junior year. After graduating from JCU, Dunn will be enrolled at Boston College, where she plans to get her master’s degree in theological studies. “He promised me that he would help me as a theologian and as an undergraduate student, [and] he made good on that promise,” she said. “I wouldn’t be going to Boston College if it weren’t for Jimmy.” Marshaus echoed this sentiment. “He has a God-given talent for teaching that I know he will utilize to positively instill lessons that will resonate with his future students for years to come,” she said. While many students and staff at JCU feel that Menkhaus has left his handprint on their hearts, Menkhaus also believes that the JCU community has helped shape who he is. “I got a great opportunity to work with students in both their classroom work and then really to walk them across campus and say, ‘Get involved with these programs.’ And, I think that’s made me a better resident minister, a better teacher, to be able to walk with students in both of those areas,” he said.

“Jimmy was able to truly leave an

impact on the hearts of his students through his life lessons and selfless actions.”

Photo by Dan Cooney

Left: Menkhaus with Manresa 22 co-leaders Katie Warner (left) and Katherine Raderstorf (right).

Right: Menkhaus gathers with senior John Coughlin (second from left) and kids during an immersion experience.

Left: Menkhaus with Tom Reilley, manager of purchasing and accounts payable, after a race. Below: Menkhaus, after participating in The Color Run with Jurell Sison (center) and Bridget Dolan.

To see Jimmy Menkhaus’ farewell letter to the JCU community, please see p. 17. As the student voice of John Carroll University, The Carroll News wishes Menkhaus the best of luck in his pursuits and thanks him for his enthusiastic dedication to the Jesuit mission.

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The Bohannon Award for the building that took way too long to renovate

Murphy Hall

The Cleveland Award

The Jesuit Swag Award

Hurricane Sandy

Pope Francis

Best Twitter Account

for being cut back and labored with rhetoric

for being the Greek organization that should have won LipSync

Beta Theta Pi The Theta Award for being a suspended sorority

Gamma Phi Beta

for being misunderstood and overly criticized

for making students smile

Cultural Diversity

The Carroll Newsroom

@JCU Compliments The Easter Award

The Citizen Kane Award

The People’s Choice Award

Sunday Brunch in the Caf

The Robert Niehoff Award

for filling up our inboxes (for better or worse)

Speed Bumps

for helping make everything all better

for being “the Jesuit pope in the Vatican”

The Fiscal Cliff/ Sequester Award The Weekend Wowzer Award

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The Band-Aid Award

for being unnecessarily cold and rainy

The Marijuana Award

for taking the “university” out of “University Heights”

for switching legal status

for celebration of an awesome comeback

Twinkies

Susan Kane

Texting and Driving The North Korea Award for being the biggest false alarm of the year

Campion Hall fire alarms

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New evidence develops behind Boston Marathon bombing Dan Kepple Staff Reporter

As the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, continues to recover from his injuries under close guard at the Federal Medical Center at Fort Devens in Ft. Devens, Mass., Investigators have ramped up the search for clarity on what drove the 19-year-old and his older brother, Tamarlan, to orchestrate the attacks that killed three and wounded 260. Dzhokhar, who was wounded in the neck during his standoff with Boston SWAT officers, has only spoken one word since his capture and is primarily communicating through writing. Authorities have reported that his initial cooperation during questioning ceased once he was read his Miranda Rights. During that period, he admitted his involvement in the bombings and indicated that he and his brother acted independently from any foreign organizations. He also told investigators that the brothers had made plans to conduct a second bombing, targeting Times Square in New York City. While Tamarlan had shown a history of increasingly radicalized behavior over recent years, Dzhokhar’s involvement in

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the bombings has been seen as a complete surprise. Tamarlan had displayed a growing interest in Jihadist ideology online, and had lashed out at neighbors, girlfriends and even his mosque’s community with hard line religious statements. In stark contrast, Dzhokhar had by all accounts been well adjusted to American society. He was considered popular in high school and seldom discussed religious or political views with his peers. Shortly after the explosions, he posted a tweet expressing sympathy with the citizens of Boston and made similar remarks upon his return to the University of Massachusetts, where he was studying. Many of his classmates expressed skepticism upon the initial reports that implicated him as a suspect. While a full picture of Dzhokhar’s ideology is unlikely to emerge before his trial, he has indicated that U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and Central Asia was a motivating factor in his actions. While the FBI has stated that it believes that the brothers did act alone and were “self-radicalized,” federal investigators have looked into any possible contact they had with other extremists while obtaining bomb materials or training. It is suspected

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An undated photo of Boston Marathon Bombing suspect Dzohokhar Tsarnaev (right) in Times Square in New York with two college friends. Authorities are looking into what they can learn from the surviving brother in regards to the bombing. that the bombers learned explosive-making methods from Inspire magazine, an online publication run by al-Qaida’s Yemeni branch, as several articles on making IEDs described a similar method of using a pressure cooker as used in Boston. The FBI has also revealed that it interviewed Tamarlan in 2011 after having received a tip from the FSB, their Russian equivalent. However, several leading politicians have publicly stated their doubt that the Tsarnaevs acted without the support of

international terrorist groups. Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, who is chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, stated on an interview with Fox News that it was too early to rule out foreign involvement and noted that the bombing materials and techniques were similar to those pioneered by insurgents fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Information from The New York Times, The Huffington Post, MSNBC News and The Boston Herald were used in this article.

Building collapse in Bangladesh kills over 300 people

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The fugitive owner of an illegally constructed building that collapsed and killed at least 377 people was captured by commandos as he tried to flee into India. At the disaster site, meanwhile, fire broke out in the rubble and forced authorities to suspend the search for survivors temporarily. Mohammed Sohel Rana was arrested Sunday in the western border town of Benapole, said Jahangir Kabir Nanak, junior minister for local government. Rana’s capture was announced by loudspeaker at the disaster site, drawing cheers and applause from those awaiting the outcome of a continuing search-and-rescue operation for survivors of Wednesday’s collapse. The fire that broke out late Sunday night sent smoke pouring from the piles of shattered concrete and halted some of the rescue efforts — including a bid to free a woman who was found trapped in the rubble. The blaze was caused by sparks as rescuers tried to cut through a steel rod to reach the woman, said volunteer Syed Al-Amin Roman. At least three rescuers were injured in the fire, he said. It forced them to retreat while firefighters frantically hosed down the flames. Officials believe the fire is likely to have killed the trapped woman, said army spokesman Shahinul Islam. Rescue workers had delayed the use of heavy equipment for

several hours in the hope that she could be extricated from the rubble first. But with the woman presumed dead, they began using heavy equipment around midnight. An exhausted and disheveled Rana was brought before reporters briefly at the Dhaka headquarters of the commando team, the Rapid Action Battalion. A small-time political operative from the ruling Awami League party, Rana had been on the run since the building collapsed on April 24. Witnesses said Rana assured tenants, including five garment factories, that the building was safe. Police, however, ordered an evacuation. A bank and some first-floor shops closed, but managers of the garment factories on the upper floors told workers to continue their shifts. Hours later, the Rana Plaza was reduced to rubble, crushing most victims under massive blocks of concrete. Local authorities said the construction permit was issued for a five-story building, not the eight floors that were built. On Saturday, police arrested three owners of two factories. Also detained were Rana’s wife and two government engineers who were involved in giving approval for the building design. Local TV stations reported that the Bangladesh High Court has frozen the bank accounts of the owners of all five garment factories in the Rana Plaza. A garment manufacturers’ group said the factories in the building employed 3,122

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Workers attempt to sort through mass amounts of debris and rubble following the collapse of a Bangladesh building last week that left over 377 people dead. workers, but it was not clear how many were inside when it fell. About 2,500 survivors have been accounted for. Army Maj. Gen. Chowdhury Hasan Suhrawardy, the coordinator of the rescue operations, said the next phase of the search involved the heavy equipment such as hydraulic cranes that were brought to the disaster site Sunday. Searchers had been manually shifting concrete blocks with the help of light equipment such as pickaxes and shovels, he said. Bangladesh’s garment industry that the building was a part of was the third-largest in the world in 2011, after China and Italy, having grown rapidly in the past decade.

Among the garment makers in the building were Phantom Apparels, Phantom Tac, Ether Tex, New Wave Style and New Wave Bottoms. Altogether, they produced several million shirts, pants and other garments a year. The New Wave companies, according to their website, make clothing for several major North American and European retailers. Britain’s Primark acknowledged it was using a factory in Rana Plaza, but many other retailers distanced themselves from the disaster, saying they were not involved with the factories at the time of the collapse or had not recently ordered garments from them.

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The conflict between rebels and the government in Syria became more violent during this past week, when allegations of chemical warfare were raised by international intelligence agencies. BBC World News reported on April 26 that Syrian citizens were admitted to local hospitals after exhibiting symptoms of a gaseous chemical attack. Subsequent investigations revealed that the Syrian government may have utilized a nerve agent called sarin on a local scale. The U.S. government is moving forward cautiously, making it clear that intelligence agencies believe this attack has occurred “with varying degrees of confidence.” Left-wing politicians worry that if the U.S. jumps into military action, the nation could once again become mired in an international conflict similar to the war in Iraq. However, right-wing leaders are calling the alleged attack an obvious war crime and are encouraging President Obama to ready the American armed forces for military movement. The Syrian government is adamantly denying the truth of these accusations and is refusing to cooperate with investigations from the American and British governments. According to British intelligence, materials taken directly from Syria have tested positive for an air-born sarin attack. The international community has been concerned about Syria’s amazing capacity for chemical warfare for the last year. The U. S., especially, has raised concerns about the safety of Syria’s chemical warfare stockpiles. Furthermore, Anthony Loyd, a journalist for The Times newspaper, is claiming there was another chemical warfare attack earlier this month. Loyd was in the city of Aleppo when citizens began flooding to the hospital with

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A Syrian victim who suffered an alleged chemical attack at Khan al-Assal village receives treatment from doctors. The Syrian government has been denying allegations that they have used chemical weapons on their own people. no superficial wounds, but were exhibiting chemical warfare symptoms like foaming at the mouth, dilated pupils and unconsciousness. In the alleged attack on Aleppo, 31 civilians were killed, making it the most violent of the supposed chemical warfare attacks. Secretary Ban Ki-Moon of the U. N. has told Syria to allow the U. N. to launch a thorough investigation of the attacks and civilian deaths. Despite the presence of this evidence, international intelligence agencies are struggling to establish a fool-proof case against the Syrian government due to the untraceable nature of chemical warfare and the defensive position of Syrian politicians. According to CNN News, Obama has said that if the use of chemical weapons against civilians were to be proven, then the U.S. would need to take action. It is unclear if the

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U.S. would provide weapons to the rebels in the two-year Syrian civil war or if it would take offensive military action to remove President Bashar Assad from power. After the bombings in Boston, the U.S. is even more concerned that it could become the target of chemical warfare, but to allow a violent attack on civilians to go unpunished would make future attacks on unarmed citizens more likely. The stakes associated with this crisis are even higher because the international community is already in a state of tense negotiations as threats from North Korea and Iran become more frequent. Therefore, many different countries are watching the response of the U.S. carefully, as it will set a precedent for future war crimes committed on the global stage. Information The Times, CNN, and BBC World News was used in this report.

New suspect arrested in ricin letter case

James Everett Dutschke, above, has been arrested and charged with mailing letters contaminated with ricin to the president and a senator. He is believed to have framed a previous suspect in the case. Sam Lane

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A new suspect has been arrested in the on going investigation into who is behind the ricin letter mailings. The letters were mailed over two weeks ago addressed to President Barack Obama as well as Roger Wicker, the junior Republican senator from Mississippi. Both of the letters were intercepted long before they reached their intended recipients. The letters containing the ricin, which is a toxic substance if ingested, mark the first such incident of such a scale since 2001 anthrax mailings. At that time, letters containing

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anthrax, also a toxic substance, were mailed to several people, including then NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw and former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle. This new poisoning case has led authorities to arrest James Everett Dutschke, according to The Wall Street Journal. Dutschke, 41, was arrested on Saturday, April 27, in Oxford, Miss. This came only a few days after police released Kevin Paul Curtis, the man originally believed to have been behind the letters. The new suspect was reportedly arrested in his home without incident, according to CNN. Dutschke’s background is still being looked into, but authorities and investigators

have learned some information. According to The Wall Street Journal, he was apparently a one-time Republican political candidate in Mississippi, although it is unclear what office he ran for. Aside from that, he is also a martial arts instructor and was previously employed as an insurance agent. In addition, he published a newsletter in the mid-2000s. This arrest is not the first for Dutschke. Back in January, he was arrested for molesting three 16-year-old girls. This recent arrest is now causing a stir in his neighborhood. According to CNN, Dutschke is being held without bond. This order is expected to stand until he goes through a preliminary hearing set to be scheduled within the next few days. What has been causing a bigger stir among many is how authorities managed to arrest the wrong man before apprehending this new suspect. From what has been discovered so far, it is believed that Dutschke may have framed the original suspect, Kevin Paul Curtis. This belief was also echoed by Curtis and his lawyer. If this was the case, it seems that the mailing of toxic letters was nothing personal against the intended recipients, but rather a means to set up Curtis, although the motive remains a speculation. Dutschke and Curtis have apparently been engaged in a feud that has lasted since at least 2006, according to CNN. This was when the former was employed by the latter’s uncle. Nevertheless, the circumstances behind the cause of the issues remains unclear to authorities. Information from CNN and The Wall Street Journal was used in this report.

Airports nationwide saw massive amounts of delays and cancellations last week after the Federal Aviation Administration’s funds were cut, causing several air traffic control towers to be shut down and furloughs to be put into place. In response, congressional Republicans began to dodge any and all responsibility. Speaker of the House John Boehner coined a Twitter hashtag blaming President Obama for the flight delays, and other GOP leaders took to social networks to achieve the same task. In his weekly Internet address, Obama explained that the cuts are affecting U.S. travelers, but reprimanded Republicans, saying that “maybe because they fly home each weekend, the members of Congress who insisted that these cuts take hold finally realized that they actually apply to them too.” Many Republicans believe that other programs should have received sequester cuts and that the FAAshould have been left alone. However, the laws pertaining to the sequester clearly indicate that many programs are cut, all by an even amount. Other programs that are experiencing similar spending cuts are “Head Start,” nonprofit cancer clinics and “Meals on Wheels.” Allow me to introduce you to 97-year-old Joanne Jones. She and her husband worked blue collar jobs their entire lives, and invested all of their savings into the stock market. However, in 2008 when the stock market collapsed, Jones and her husband lost all of their savings and much of their assets. Shortly after, Jones’ husband died, leaving her to fend for herself. Jones primarily relies on “Meals on Wheels” for food. However, due to the spending cuts put into place by the sequester, Jones may not receive her food anymore, leaving her to go hungry. The character introduced above is not a real person. However, she represents one group of people that is most affected by these spending cuts. Those depending on “Meals on Wheels” are not the only people being neglected due to the sequester. The New York Times reports that provisions for “Head Start” are being cut, causing 70,000 children from low-income families to be without pre-Kindergarten education. Additionally, several cancer clinics are losing federal funding, causing them to stop or delay chemotherapy treatments to patients. All of this comes down to the idea of luxury versus necessity. I’m sure that the hundreds of millions of people who travel by airplane every year would like to board their planes as quickly as possible rather than waiting for a few extra hours. Meanwhile, there are people going without services that they need. Cancer patients who don’t get their chemotherapy have little to no hope of surviving. Low-income individuals who cannot receive food from “Meals on Wheels” will go hungry. Even the children who cannot receive preschool education are being hurt by not being able to attend Head Start. Preschool provides children with the basic skills they need in school and life: socialization, reading, counting, etc. Education should be a right for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status. As a country, there are plenty of voices who stand up for the middle and upper classes and their needs, which is why many government leaders rushed to attempt to change the distribution of the spending cuts put into place by the sequester when air travelers began to complain about airport delays. Meanwhile, there are others who really need help, yet fail time and time again to get the government’s attention. Like I said, it’s the choice between luxury and necessity, and those who are in times of need should be advocated far more than those who simply want. Contact Katelyn DeBaun at kdebaun16@jcu.edu

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“I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, ‘I’m different.’ If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.” — Washington Wizards center Jason Collins, in his interview with Sports Illustrated magazine in which he announced his homosexuality

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John Carroll University recently announced that beginning next year, it will be offering the Pre-MBA Scholars program to high school seniors. The program will grant dual admission to the University’s undergraduate and Fifth Year Master of Business Administration programs at the beginning of a student’s undergraduate career. Scholars will be allowed to pursue the degree of their choice, and then spend their fifth year at the University studying in the Boler School of Business. The idea was modeled after other programs offered to students pursuing law school, medical school, nursing school and similar professional areas. JCU administrators also hope that it will attract more prospective students to the University. The program offers many benefits to high school seniors looking to enroll, including a special faculty advisor to keep them on track for their undergraduate degrees, career development sessions and internship opportunities. Also, it provides positive motivation to high school students and encourages the furthering of education. JCU administrators should look into developing similar programs for students pursuing Master’s degrees in areas besides business. For example, students should also be given the opportunity to complete their fifth year in the College of Arts and Sciences as well.

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2013 marks the last year that the Relay for Life event will be held on the John Carroll University campus. The event has taken place annually in the spring since 2007, when graduates Joel Mullner and Pat Kelly first organized it on campus, garnering much more of a turnout than initially imagined. In 2007, 65 student organizations participated and raised a total of $100,356.86. The committee in charge of the annual event reached the decision to end the tradition after deliberating over its success this year. Since its first year, fewer organizations have participated and the total funds raised have significantly decreased. This past year, Relay raised $28,255, falling just short of its goal of $30,000. Board members in charge of organizing Relay concluded that students simply weren’t energized by the event anymore, partly because it happened to fall on the same weekend as several other campus-wide events such as the Manresa retreat and beginning of Greek week. This hasty decision to quit the event was a mistake. Committee members should have considered hosting the event earlier in the month or even in the semester to avoid scheduling conflicts. Also, although the event has raised significantly less money since its first year, it is important to keep in mind that $28,255 is still a lot of money and will undoubtedly benefit cancer research. The Relay for Life committee should refocus its energy on finding ways to increase student participation again instead of simply throwing in the towel. Support from the community outside of JCU may be the revitalization that the event needs. The committee should create a member position whose primary responsibility is to reach out to spread awareness in local neighborhoods, schools and churches. This could be the most important factor in improving Relay for Life’s success.

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Hit: Summer break is one week away miss: Finals are three days away Hit/miss: A high school in Georgia held its first integrated prom after 40 years of segregation miss: Former “Teen Mom” star Farrah Abraham sold her sex tape for $1 million Hit: WillemAlexander became the first Dutch king in 120 years after mother Queen Beatrix abdicated the throne on Tuesday miss: A group of Italian climbers claim to have been attacked by their Sherpa guides at 27,000 feet while climbing Mount Everest Hit/miss: The FDA approved marketing the morning-after pill to females 15 and older without a prescription miss: A student at Oberlin College was seen dressed like a member of the Ku Klux Klan, causing classes to be suspended for the day miss: Kristen Stewart Hit: Washington Wizards center Jason Collins became the first active openly homosexual athlete in the four major American pro team sports miss: Twenty Boston Marathon bombing victims still remain hospitalized over two weeks after the event Email your hits & misses to jcunews@gmail.com

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The year according to Zipp Zak Zippert Photo Editor

Hello, John Carroll. Now I know what you’re all thinking. Zak, I thought you were a photographer, what are you doing writing? Well, I asked myself that when I volunteered to write this column. I came to the conclusion that I have no idea. But I digress. Everyone remembers their freshman year in college because it’s the first time we’re really on our own and free from our parents. Very few, however, get the chance to write about it: I am one of the lucky few. First off, I would like to thank the seniors who have accepted me not only as a fellow student and member of a club, but as a friend and brother as well. These seniors include Brenton Mineo, Brendan Hancock, Brian Bayer and Dan Cooney. I would also like to thank the members of the men’s volleyball team, T h e C a r r o l l N e w s , J C T V- 4 , the English club and the Little Theatre Society for also accepting me. Now, as every student has memories from this year, I have

a few. If an older girl flirts with you, asks for your number and pulls out a disposable phone, chances are she’s a drug dealer. Cabbie D is an experience that every JCU student should have. “Macho Man” Randy Savage was the most entertaining wrestler of all time. It’s perfectly acceptable to pass out on the RTA. Tom Roth clarified for me that ‘Rack City’ is not an actual city. Camels bite. If you ask one of your professors out on a date, prepare to be rejected …multiple times. Calypso is the nectar of the gods. The “B” side of the cafeteria is the cool side. College isn’t like Asher Roth’s song. I learned to respect the Tini. The laundry room is dirtier than the clothes you bring there to wash. I also learned that after five days of not having hot water, students start to get angry. If someone says it’s an “alcohol free alternative,” it’s not a free alcohol event. A graduate assistant taught me that you can have a lot of fun with M&M’s. There are never forks in the dining hall. I learned that you can tell a story about watches having sex and it can be related to philosophy. When your RA tells

you to “Streak Responsibly,” it has nothing to do with running naked. If you’re going to try to park near Murphy, you’re going to have a bad time. Finally, according to @JCUcrushes, my “hips don’t lie” and I’ve “got the moves like Jagger.” But in all seriousness, here are the most important lessons I’ve learned. Have fun while you’re in college. Get out and have a social life! These are the best years of your life. It’s okay if you question your major and what you want to do in the future. That’s what college is supposed to help you with. Make as many friends as you can because your college friends will be some of the best friends you’ll ever have. It’s not the drinks that make the party, it’s the people. Finally, even though I live on campus despite my home being two minutes from campus, I don’t feel the need to go home. When I lost my best friend, then later my grandmother, I felt the love and support from all of my friends here. And I always know that I have someone to talk to. John Carroll has truly become my second home. Contact Zak Zippert at zzippert16@jcu.edu

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The Ryllie Factor:

Ryllie Danylko Managing Editor

This past semester, I served as Campus Editor of The Carroll News, president of JCU’s Dance Ensemble, editorial intern at John Carroll Magazine and I took on 18 credits of classes. I’m not telling you this to brag. I’m telling you this because it was one of the stupidest decisions I’ve ever made. Needless to say, I was not able to give 100 percent of my efforts to each and everyone of those responsibilities. I think I took it all on to try to prove something to myself, but all I ended up proving was that I am a human, I am one person, and I

don’t have to – can’t – do everything. I learned the importance of the word “no,” after it was a little too late. Taking on all of these activities helped me learn my limits, that’s for sure. But it also made me realize something – why did I feel obligated to do all of those things in the first place? Does a person’s value really depend on how many clubs they are in or how many credits they take? Why did I think it would make me feel better because I did so many things? I think it has become ingrained in college culture that the only way for a student to be successful is to do as many things as possible at the same time. Multi-tasking has become the norm, not the exception. More often than not, this type of lifestyle leaves a student stressed, burnt out and disappointed. The worst part about this ex-

perience was that on the rare occasions when I had a few minutes to myself, I felt guilty about not editing this or planning that or writing this or scheduling that. What I realize now is that those times when I was able to relax were just as important as my responsibilities, because without doing things like sleeping, eating, exercising, or, God forbid, spending time with my friends, I wouldn’t have the energy or motivation to do anything else. When describing yourself, if the first thing that comes to mind is your classes or your extracurriculars, you might be a victim of the same hoax I fell for – that busyness equals worth. My point is that we need to stop the glorification of busy. Being busy does not make you a more successful person or a more important person or a more popular person – it just makes you busy. As people, we do not always have to be do-

Mentz’s Minute:

Thank you, Jason Collins

Zach Mentz Editor in Chief

On April 15, 1947, a 28-year-old Jackie Robinson sent shockwaves around the world by breaking racial barriers and becoming the first African-American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues. Sixty six years later on Monday, April 29, Jason Collins of the NBA’s Washington Wizards broke down yet another controversial cultural barrier. Unlike Robinson, Collins was not the first African-American athlete in his sport – far from, actually – but rather he was the first in another controversial category. On Monday, Collins became the first North American pro athlete to publicly announce that he is gay. Like Robinson, Collins sent shockwaves around not only the United States, but the entire world. Collins took the initiative to represent an entire demographic of people – gay professional athletes – and that is something that takes tremendous courage and strength. The 7-foot, 260-pound Stanford graduate made his announcement in a unique way, writing a story for Sports Illustrated about his coming out, what led to his decision to make this announcement and where he goes from here. In his article, which I must admit is extremely well-written, Collins doesn’t beat around the bush. In fact, he does the opposite, as he opens the article with this: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins, a 12-year NBA veteran, isn’t exactly an All-Star caliber player. In fact, to be quite honest, he’s among the worst players in the league. But the great thing about this announcement is that it doesn’t matter. Whether it’s LeBron James or Jason Collins, it doesn’t matter how good the player is that makes this announcement. What matters is that Collins did make this groundbreaking announcement, and he’s finally comfortable in his own skin. Collins described his innerstruggle by writing, “Imagine you’re in the oven, baking. Some of us know and accept our sexuality right away and some need more time to

cook. I should know - I baked for 33 years.” While Collins’ announcement was certainly unexpected and noteworthy, the hope is that announcements like this in the future aren’t big news. Ten years ago, an announcement of this magnitude would be nearly unthinkable. As a society, as a culture, I don’t think we were ready for an announcement like this just 10 years ago. However, as time goes on, hatred and bigotry dissipate through learning and understanding. As you mature, you realize that it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white, gay or straight. What matters is how you treat those around you and how you treat yourself. By all accounts, Collins is among the most respected players in the NBA, as Celtics coach Doc Rivers referred to him as “a pro’s pro.” So where do we, as a culture, go from here? Thankfully, the outpour and response from fans, players and coaches alike was much more on the positive side than on the negative. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, a public figure who has considerable influence, even sent out a congratulatory tweet to Collins following the news. Numerous other players and public figures did the same, and President Obama even gave Collins a personal phone call. While most people congratulated Collins for being so brave and courageous, there will always be a select portion of society that’s stuck in the past. And for those people who point fun at Collins, referring to him by homophobic slurs and more, you simply just have to shake your head and feel pity for them. Like it or not, the tables have turned in society. Once upon a time, bigotry and hatred were the themes of the majority party. Now, in 2013, that same ignorant group of society is now the minority, and their influence is weakening by the day. So thank you, Jason Collins, for setting the precedent towards a new future. You just laid the first brick towards a paved path of openness in not just the world of sports, but in our culture as well.

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Stop the glorification of busy ing something to be valuable and significant. What’s another hundredth of a point in your GPA or another job on your résumé if you’re not happy? People who live their lives focusing entirely on work or school aren’t really living it all. To quote some Pinterest wisdom (I warned you this would come), “Don’t be so busy making a living that you forget to live.” Going to Chipotle with your friends more times per week than you’d like to admit, laying in bed watching a good movie, taking a long walk on a beautiful day, having a good conversation with a family member – that is life. Life is not projects and planning events and editing newspapers and writing papers. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy (almost) every second I spend working on The Carroll News, and I am forever grateful that Dance Ensemble allows me to cultivate my obsession with dance. I learned a lot

about interviewing and writing magazine profiles at John Carroll Magazine, and my classes – well, I might have learned a thing or two there. But I will never, ever, ever again put myself in the situation where my to-do list become more important than my friends, my family, my sanity, my happiness and my overall well-being. Your friends are still going to love you if you only take 15 credits, you will still get a job if you’re only involved in one or two things on campus, and if you don’t get an internship, it’s not the end of the world. So, as you take this summer to recuperate and come back refreshed and motivated to take on challenges and save the world, I urge you to realize that you can’t be everything to everyone, and that is more than okay. Contact Ryllie Danylko at rdanylko15@jcu.edu

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1. Go to the beach 2. Go to Cedar Point 3. Graduation parties 4. Tribe Games 5. Eat a ton of ice cream

6. Concerts at Blossom 7. Festivals 8. Bonfires 9. Barbecues 10. Work all day, every day —Compiled by Grace Kaucic

Higl’s Squiggles:

Alexandra Higl Arts & Life Editor

There are a few things in life that make me lose my cool. These include, but are not limited to, the lack of applesauce in the dining hall and drivers who rev their engines at poor pedestrians who want to safely cross the street so they can walk back to their residence halls unscathed (I fear for my life crossing Belvoir every day). What’s number one on my list? People’s complete and utter ignorance of what Cleveland has to offer. Don’t start laughing. I know you’re probably thinking, “All Cleveland has to offer is bipolar weather and mediocre sports teams. Pittsburgh is much better.” To be fair, I was only in Pittsburgh for about four hours, so I can’t compare. However, if you bash my city one more time, you will be sure to witness my raging Mr. Hyde side instead of my levelheaded Dr. Jekyll persona. If you dare utter the words, “mistake on the lake,” I warn you – things will not end well. Cleveland doesn’t have the best reputation. Yes, I realize that. Yet, people are quick to jump on the bandwagon and criticize our city. Many think, “Well, all the cool kids are saying how reminiscent Cleveland is of hell, so I will, too.” I’ve often been at the forefront of debates defending Cleveland’s good name. In fact, I feel like there are more people who argue against me than take my side. As soon as someone dare’s to criticize Cleveland, I ask, “well, have you even seen what Cleveland has to offer?” This is the part where the Clevelandhating opponent turns a shade of “Casper the ghost white,” and looks as though they may not be able to hold down their chicken patty from lunch. This is also the part where the blood rushes through my body, and I prepare to deliver my main arguments like a fire and brimstone speech. I can smell victory. I then grill the opponent about where they have been in Cleveland and what they have done. My main places are as follows: Number one: The West Side Market. This is perhaps one of my favorite places in the Cleveland area. Each trip never disappoints. Sometimes, I have to remind myself I’m actually in Cleveland and not at a marketplace across the ocean. Just down the street is located some of the tastiest bites such as Great Lakes Brewery. However, ever since the market’s recent publicity, many of my

This city is my city

Cleveland-hating acquaintances have expressed interest in going to the market. I guess a place isn’t worth going to until it gets set on fire. Number two: the vast array of museums and attractions. We have everything from the internationally known Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the Museum of Science and Industry. There’s no excuse if you haven’t been to the Cleveland Museum of Art. First of all, you can spend hours walking up and down the hallways as you are transported from ancient Greek art to contemporary works. Plus, it’s free. You should be hopping into your cars right about now. Number three: Little Italy. If you haven’t tasted a cannoli from Presti’s, you haven’t lived life. And to piggy back off of Little Italy, Cleveland is overall culturally diverse. From everything from Middle Eastern grocery shops to Indian restaurants, our city has it all. Number four: Cleveland has all the benefits of a big city without the hassle of being held up in traffic for hours on end. Have you ever driven in Chicago? If not, you don’t want to. Plus, it’s more than feasible to raise a family in the suburbs twenty minutes away from the joys of downtown. Number five and my personal favorite: the culture. The Cleveland Orchestra has been ranked one of the top 10 orchestras in the world, beating out Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and the LosAngeles and New York Philharmonics. Even if you’re not a classical music fanatic, I’m sure you can still appreciate the accomplishment. Not only can you attend a concert at Severance Hall, but you can also witness professional theater and dance for a reasonable price at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. Even if you’re too cheap to pay to watch live theater, just wander into the complex and admire the architectural beauty. You’ll feel as though you’re king or queen of the palace. What do Drew Carey, Bob Hope, Paul Newman and Molly Shannon all have in common? They were all from the Cleveland area. I realize my brief explanation of Cleveland does not do the city nearly enough justice. But, there’s only so much greatness you can squeeze into a limited space. As a born and bred Clevelander, I will defend my city to its death. Both of my parents were raised in Cleveland and know the city like the back of their hands. Although I may leave one day to explore other cities and embark on new adventures, I will always return to the place I call home. Contact Alexandra Higl at ahigl15@jcu.edu

So long! Farewell!

Grace Kaucic Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

Man, does time fly or what? I truly cannot believe that my second year at John Carroll will be wrapping up within this next week. Even more so, I can’t believe that many of my dear friends will be graduating from this lovely university and moving on to the world beyond. It’s hard for me to describe my emotions regarding graduation – I suppose you could call it a mix of sadness, jealousy and joy. I’m sad for obvious reasons. There are several seniors that I became especially close to this year, and even though I know we will still keep in touch after this, I will miss them all dearly. Plus, I’ve always just been really bad with goodbyes. I’m also jealous, because some of you guys have some sick plans after graduation. Like, Brian Bayer is going to Ecuador next year. Seriously, how sweet is that? My envy is literally through the roof. On that note, though, I’m also joyful, because I know that Brian as well as my other graduating companions really

are moving onto bigger and better things. Even though their absences will be felt next year, I’ve accepted that everyone needs to go at some point, and soon it will be my turn. Plus, life can only get more exciting after John Carroll, right? Anyway, like I said previously, I am pretty bad with goodbyes. It’s hard for me to give sentimental messages to those who are leaving, because nine times out of 10, I end up crying in public and looking like a major wuss. So, I prefer to give some optimistic advice instead. Now, I understand that advice from little old 19-year-old me given to my seniors might not be considered words of gold. Please hear me out, though – this stuff really could change up your game plan if you think about it. In my philosophy class this semester, we talked a lot of being in control of your own personal freedom. More specifically, we talked about a man namedVance Packard, who introduced seven steps to greater personal freedom. They are as follows: 1) Save money. 2) Build your education and skills. 3) Keep your honor clean. 4) Keep your private life private. 5) Don’t give your life to one organization unless you can give

it wholeheartedly. 6) Develop a network of influences. 7) Develop a personal passion for responsibility. After hearing these for the first time, I really started to think about them on a daily basis. They are such simple steps, yet really have the potential to impact your life for the better. I’m all about that kind of stuff, so of course I wanted to include it in my column and share with others. Keeping steps like these in mind each day while doing your thing really does give you a better control of your freedom. In turn, being in control of your freedom is probably the most important thing in times of change. So, to my seniors, you can follow these steps or not. I hope you do, but I won’t know either way.What I will know is if you come back to visit me or not, so imagine me looking at each of you now – you better come visit, or else. On that note, so long, seniors! I wish you all the absolute best of luck, and just go be awesome. Contact Grace Kaucic at gkaucic15@jcu.edu

YOURVIEW Letter to the editor Written by Jimmy Menkhaus, Theology and Religious Studies Professor

In September 1999, I began my studies as a first generation college student at John Carroll University. Not even understanding why my teachers were called “doctors,” I had set out on a journey that no members of my immediate family had attempted. Now, after 14 years at John Carroll as a student, resident minister and part-time faculty member, I am preparing to begin a new chapter of my life as a member of the Theology department at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. I could not possibly convey my love and appreciation for the many faculty, staff, administrators and students who have helped me achieve this milestone, but I hope this short letter of thanks will suffice. While he was the Assistant to the President for Mission and Identity at John Carroll, Fr. Howard Gray, S.J. often said, “John Carroll is nothing but empty buildings … without the people who live and work there.” Fr. Gray’s observation

may seem obvious, but it hits at a deeper reality that recognizes the value of the Carroll community. This school is a place where people take the time to do the little things – secretaries who learn your name, people who hold doors for others or help someone carry a heavy load, professors who reach out to their students to help them, and campus ministers and other professionals who never close their doors to a student’s needs. Through my 14 years connected to this institution, I have learned how to become a man for others through these examples. From my earliest days as a student, JCU faculty taught me to search for truth, to ask questions, and to read and write as a scholar. As a colleague, these same women and men offered me the opportunity to teach by their side and to discover my vocation. The campus ministry department, meanwhile, taught me how to be present to students in their times of need and to accompany them

on their journey. The Center for Service and Social Action along with the Arrupe Scholars taught me what it means to live a life of service, demonstrating to me Pedro Arrupe’s spirit of a faith that does justice. Finally, and most of all, my students have taught me what it means to be a human being. They have taught me through their struggles and insights, failures and achievements, tears and laughter. I am not only a product of the faculty, who formed me as a student, but of my students, who formed me as a teacher. As I prepare to leave for Gannon University, I am starting a new chapter of my life and am excited and honored by their offer to be a full time faculty member. And while I do feel that pursuing this position is God’s call for me, I will never forget those at John Carroll who have formed me into the person I am. To the John Carroll community, past and present, I thank you for giving me so much.

Alumni Corner Written by Jake Oresick ‘06, Carroll News Alumnus

Admit it: you love John Carroll.Whether you believe life begins at conception or birth, we can agree it doesn’t get really good until you live in Murphy Hall. Unfortunately, the party’s almost over. It’s 3 a.m., the RAs have been here twice, and a freshmanwith anIgnatius tattoo won’t stop playing “Wagon Wheel.” A few of you are ready. You’re so over it: tired of immaturity and impatient for professional challenges. You people are nerds, and this column isn’t for you. Most of you aren’t ready. You’re not over it, and you shouldn’t be. Most of you fell in love here – with your future spouse, or the Jesuit worldview, or the soft serve machine in the dining hall – and it’s healthy to mourn loves lost. Growing up? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Stay out late with your very best friends, andreprisethebestofwhatyoufelthere.Remind Mallory that she knows the romantic history of every “Girls” character, but not

what D, R, S, and W mean to the core curriculum. Remind Will that you borrowed his real clothes for the thrift shop party. Commandeer the jukebox. Instagram until your phone explodes. Summon the courage to talk to a Theta. Collige virgo rosas (which, Dr. Bilgere taught me, is Latin for #YOLO). I know it sounds like I’m eulogizing revelry, but I’m not. This is serious. What you have now, and what you’ll miss most, is a transcendent sense of community and belonging.It’sbeencalled,andIconcur,the opposite of loneliness. It’s a world in which you were suddenly essential. It’s a place that feels doomed without you this fall: to edit the newspaper; to run SUPB; and – okay, this is rude, but whatevs – Greek Week will be a disaster without your choreography. Is there life after Warrensville? Yes, but not at first. You won’t feel essential right away. You’ll no longer be the president of something. Or captain. Cabbie D won’t

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drive you to work. Your friends won’t live across the hall . . . but your mom will. You’ll wake up surrounded by little league trophies. You’ll start to tweet about the weather. The good news is you’ll take this sense of belonging with you. You’ll meet alumni who know your stories: FYS; painting the lion; walking home from Coventry (before iPhones). You’re a click away from the people who helped write your stories: a Facebook post about missing Fat Chris; a text that only says, “bagel bagel bagel”; a Snapchat reminder that you’re still a total boss. The good news is you’ll find the best of what you felt here: in meaningful work that consumesyouandideasthatinspireyou,but mostly in people. I hope you feel this place, like I do, when strangers are kind, people keep promises, and someone holds a door for a freakishly long time. I hope you learned here how to be these people, and how to make others feel essential.

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