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Heated debate over mock wall divides students
Students for Social Justice erect mock border wall to highlight human rights issue of immigration Abrial Neely Laura Bednar The Carroll News On Tuesday, April 12, a debate broke out concerning the mock border wall outside of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center. The Students for Social Justice (SSJ) have occupied the steps outside of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center and the Grasselli Library in the hopes of educating the campus about immigration reform. The organization has created a mock border wall that highlights human rights issues surrounding the topic of immigration. On Tuesday evening, two students wrote, “Trump 2016” in chalk in front of the wall and Donald Trump campaign signs were attached to the fence. A student then poured a water bottle on the chalk words, and others then began spitting on the wall. Students gathered on either side of the wall and began voicing their political views. Sophomore Dante Palmieri said, “I’m glad that students are voicing their opinions. They can build a fence, and it is someone else’s right to write ‘Trump’. [Otherwise], it’s a double standard.” Freshman Katie Atkins said in response to the students who were against the wall, “The way they are handling it is immature and unprofessional. [We need to] sit down and work something out but people like them are not willing to compromise.” Marketing chair of the African American Alliance (AAA), Brittney Seals said on behalf of AAA, “We stand in solidarity with the Latin American Student Association (LASA) and SSJ. We do not condone in libel, slander, hate speech, or aggressive derogatory discussion.” President of LASA, junior Carlos Cruz said, “We know it’s a sensitive topic. I’m here to support SSJ and go about this in a more face to face type of way against Trump supporters. Trump has said insulting things about the Latino community. We will be here all night and we want to make a change. You have a constitutional right to be racist but you will deal with the consequences by that community. We are not backing down.” The wall features information about migrant trails, the current immigration system, reasons for immigration, and the treatment of immigrants in the United States. The project is focusing primarily on the experiences of im-
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LASA president, Carlos Cruz, right, argues with individuals who oppose the wall, left, over immigration issues. migrants from Central America and Mexico. The goal is to raise awareness and start a conversation about a controversial issue. SSJ is made up of several different committees related to various social justice issues. This year, the committees wanted to participate in a project
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Patrick Vecellio receives Beaudry Award Carly Cundiff Campus Editor
Senior Patrick Vecellio received the Beaudry Award on Sunday, April 10. The Beaudry Award is awarded to a graduating senior who was voted on by his or her class that best exemplifies leadership, commitment to Christian values, academic achievement and service to the John Carroll and greater Cleveland community. “It was a surreal moment when I found out that I had won the award,” Vecellio said. “When I came to JCU, the past Beaudry recipients were like celebrities to me. I was grateful to have been selected as a finalist, especially with such a great group who were not only impressive leaders but also my friends.” Vecellio, a biochemistry major from Michigan, was very involved in many activities during his time at Carroll. “I was lucky to have a whole range of experiences during my years at JCU. I worked as a tour guide for three years. I also worked as a teaching assistant for the chemistry department in general chemistry, organic chemistry and forensic chemistry. In campus ministry, I participated in many retreats. I have had so many opportunities to get involved, and I hope to continue many of those interests,” Vecellio said. Vecellio is also a member of the Arrupe Scholars Program, a student liason for the Center for Service and Social Action and went on an immersion trip to Honduras in 2015. In order to be considered as a finalist, seniors must be nominated by members of the John Carroll community through an online form. After the student has been nominated, campus ministry collects involvement resumes from all the nominees. The nominations then went to a finalist committee, where they select the finalists. The graduating class then has the opportunity to vote for the finalists when they pick up their caps and gowns. After graduation, Vecellio will be attending medical school at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. “After a lot of waiting to hear back [about acceptance into medical school], I’m excited to start. OUWB is located near Detroit, so I’ll be headed back near where I grew up.”
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Campus Briefs Senior retreat
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Campus Ministry is sponsoring a Senior retreat for reflection over the past four years at John Carroll. It will occur on the Wednesday of Senior Week. The retreat will start at 11:30 in the LSC Conference room with a lunch accompanied by a faculty member that has mentored the student and a reflective exercise. The program will have opportunities to discuss maintaining relationships and building community, continuing the spiritual journey and proud moments as well as failures. The evening will conclude with a prayer and dinner. For more information, visit http://sites.jcu.edu/ campusministry/about/retreats/senior-retreat/
Woelfl Seminar in Public Policy lecture
The John Carroll University Department of Political Science is presenting the 2016 Woelfl Seminar in Public Policy on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. in the Jardine Room. Speaker Flynt Leverett will present a lecture on The United States, Iran and the Middle East. Leverett is a former CIA Senior Analyst specializing in the Middle East. Leverett has also written extensively on the topic of Middle Eastern foreign affairs and has been interviewed by numerous television programs, including Al Jazeera and Charlie Rose. For more information, email jambrose@jcu.edu.
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John Carroll CFO: crossword puzzle extraordinare Laura Bednar Campus Editor
Fourteen letters to fill and the clue for 18 across is: JCU administrator with a hidden talent. The answer? Richard Mausser. Mausser is the University Vice President of Finance, but before coming to John Carroll, he worked at a Fortune 500 company. He was in charge of Security Exchange Commission reporting. This type of reporting involved more of a narrative approach rather than dealing directly with numbers. The boss of the company thought Mausser could improve his writing skills. So for the first 15 minutes of every work day, he and his boss would work on The Plain Dealer crossword puzzle and see how far they could get. “It’s a stress reliever, it creates a balance between the numbers and words,” Mausser said. After working on puzzles, Mausser was able to improve his vocabulary and understand the importance of verb tenses in clues. He had never thought of constructing a puzzle until years later on a whim when he had an idea for a puzzle theme. For Mausser, this is the most difficult part of the puzzle. “The key to a good crossword is the theme,” said Mausser. Themes are the unifying idea among answers in the grid. They can come from anywhere for Mausser such as song titles, headlines, or finding answers to clues within one key word. To come up with themes, Mausser jokingly said, “The crossword gods descend.” A theme consists of at least three entries that connect to each other. These answers give way to other clue answers that branch off of the theme words in the center of the grid. His first puzzle had a money-based theme and was published in The New York Times in 2013. The answers were a combination of the face and value of different U.S. currency, such as a one-dollar bill being George Washington plus one dollar, or WASHINGTONI. When submitting a puzzle to the newspaper, a constructor must fit all of the answers in a 15 by 15 grid and there may be no more than 78 words, no more than 40 black squares, and the entire puzzle must be symmetrical. This means that if the puzzle was turned 180 degrees, it must look the same in every direction. Theme entries must be the same length to maintain this symmetry. When using black squares to end clues in the layout, they tend to break up the puzzle into nine sections that are manageable for the solver. Constructors use a computer software to lay out the puzzles, and must do research of previously published puzzles to make sure their idea is fresh. “It’s competitive. Editors are picky and there is a lot of rejection,” Mausser said. Clues for the puzzle must be written on a level that a solver can understand. Mausser said to fill in the spaces around the theme words, “You can’t use obscure words. You come up with words that are common, everyday use.” Mausser tries to look at words from a unique perspective and will use Google to find a word to try to make a clever clue. “What are you going to say about that word to make it fun for
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Terry Mills, assistant provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, visited the White House to highlight John Carroll’s plans to implement the First in the World grant. The University received the grant in Fall 2015 from the U.S. Department of Education. The visit gave Mills and other FITW Project Director to share their work. JCU was the only school in Ohio to receive the grant totaling $1.3 million. The grant was designed to develop strategies with the goal of improving academic outcomes and retention rates for students at colleges and universities.
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Mausser’s puzzles have been in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal. the solver?” said Mausser. Editors change clues a lot based on the difficulty of the puzzle. Monday puzzles in the newspaper are the easiest and as the week progresses, the clues increase in difficulty. Mausser has had puzzles published in The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. When submitting, most publishers want electronic, textbased copies sent in, but others still prefer a printed copy as a submission. It can take anywhere from two months to a year to hear back about a submission. The person who submits will either be rejected, asked to re-write the puzzle, or have their puzzle accepted and published. It can take up to one year for the accepted puzzle to finally make it to print. Those whose puzzles are accepted are paid nominally but Mausser believes that no one does it for the money. Though Mausser hasn’t submitted in a few years, he has several puzzles in the pipeline now. Mausser said, “I know people who do the puzzles as a part of their daily lives. If you can bring joy to someone in that circumstance, that’s what I really get out of the puzzles.” Editor’s Note: See and fill in one of Mausser’s puzzles on page four.
The Beaudry Award is named after Robert Beaudry, who graduated from JCU in 1950. He was active on campus and continued to support JCU until his untimely death in a plane crash in 1951. In memory of Beaudry, the Carroll Faith Communities initiated the “Beaudry Man of the Year Award,” later renamed the Beaudry Award to honor a student that exemplifies the Jesuit notion of ‘men and women for others’. When asked if he exemplifies a “man for others,” Vecellio responded, “I don’t think I even come close to my role models that exemplify ‘men and women for others’. However, I am lucky that I still gave a lot of time to keep growing. Carroll has built a wonderful environment for students to develop in faith, service and leadership, but this is a lifelong journey. Hopefully, I will continue that growth in order to best serve others. I owe a great deal of my character formation to JCU, and I hope that I can represent our home well.” “Carroll has pushed me to challenge my comfort zones and work beyond my own expectations,” Vecellio said. “I have done a great deal of developing at JCU.” “I can’t think of a better place to be,” Vecellio said regarding John Carroll. “I truly feel at home here. I can’t thank faculty, staff and my fellow Blue Streaks enough for the greatest four years of my life. I’m unbelievably thankful to receive this honor.”
UHPD Crime Blotter
April 4, 2016 A student reported having his property stolen from an unlocked locker in the Rec Plex.
March 12, 2016 Police intercepted two intoxicated juveniles at the intersection of Silsby and Edgerton Roads shortly after 1:30 a.m.
April 10, 2016 A student in Murphy Hall woke up to find an unknown person sleeping in their room.
March 12, 2016 A Landsdale Road resident called police regarding a noise complaint at 3:52 p.m. Five men, ages 20-21, were cited for disturbing the peace.
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.
Incidents taken from the University Heights police blotter at Cleveland.com.
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Donald Trump supporters gather to protest mock-border wall
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Josephina Moreno, a sophomore member of Latin American Student Association (LASA), dumps water on the newly written “Trump 2016” chalk writing, erasing it.
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A pro-Trump supporter rewrites “Trump 2016” on the sidewalk in front of the wall. A previous pro-Trump statement was erased by Moreno earlier.
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Crowds are just beginning to form as members of LASA, left, confront individuals opposed to the mock border wall, right. Soon thereafter, crowds gathered to debate the wall and other immigration issues. The individuals who supported the wall were mostly Donald Trump supporters and repeatedly wrote “Trump 2016 “ in front of the wall.
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Junior Carlos Cruz, president of the Latin American Student Association, offers to open the discussion at a LASA meeting on Tuesday, April 19.
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Freshman Patrick Beam, wearing a pro-Trump hat, debates with members of the Latin American Student Association about the wall and Trump.
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where all of the groups could work together. After learning about the Keynote Border Initiative, an organization that works with migrants at the border, from adviser Margaret Finucane, members of the group became interested in issues of refugees and migrants. Grace Donnelly, a member of the SSJ executive board was inspired to research this topic after meeting people on an Immersion trips to El Salvador and Nicaragua who had been previously undocumented. She also heard about other schools that had put up similar mock border walls in an attempt to start a discussion on campus about the need for immigration reform and a need to humanize immigration. “It is such a big political issue. It is very controversial and people have very polarizing opinions about it so, we wanted to put the facts out there, but then at the same time, use our campus setting and our Jesuit values to humanize immigration,” said Donnelly. “The whole wall is positive. We put it in a very inconvenient spot for a reason because we want to stop people in their tracks and get them to think,” she said. SSJ hopes the wall can answer questions students have about the migrant experience, why migrants are forced to leave their homes and go on the migrant trail. Donnelly emphasized the importance of John Carroll being a Jesuit school based in teachings of social justice. “Particularly in light of the election and the rhetoric that we have seen politicians use that is very prejudiced. These politicians are taking away the humanity from immigrants and attempting to use violent and prejudiced language to drum up people’s emotions, and rally people towards a cause that at its face is prejudiced and inhumane,” said Donnelly. “We want to have a conversation about that.” Through dialogue, SSJ wants to change the language used on campus. Sophomore and executive board member Emilie Christie expressed her frustration about some of the negative reactions the group has received. “We live in a John Carroll bubble. Nobody here experiences what it’s like to live in a situation of extreme violence, to move across several different countries to try to have some sort of hope for a life in the future, to reach border patrol and be treated like you’re not a
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human and to run into more violence and more danger. We just want people to realize that there’s much more to the issue of migration than is often used in the political rhetoric,” Christie said. “The thing that is most rewarding is seeing people who are actually reacting to it. Whether it is negative or positive there is going to be a conversation on this campus about immigration and hopefully someone’s life is going to get better because of it,” said Christie. “Our community needs to come together and recognize that we can’t support violent and prejudice language like this and we need to be more open and understanding,” said Donnelly. “We expected to get a lot of pushback. I’m pretty disappointed in students and the people that are hiding behind Yik Yaks. But from face to face interaction and students at the wall or that have come up to us, we have gotten a pretty good response. We’ve heard conversations started so it’s done what we want it to do. We want to push them to feel uncomfortable for having closed minded opinions,” Donnelly said in response to the negative comments. On Tuesday evening SSJ member. sophomore, Emily Christie, was planning on setting up a documentary screening in conjunction with the wall and said she felt attacked when students gathered in protest. “Although I’m not part of SSJ, I commend them for bringing a real problem plaguing the US political and social scene to John Carroll, and with it, the very difficult discourse surrounding immigration. This is a real world issue with implications that effect real people, and it needs to be discussed on our campus if we are to be preparing students for lives outside JCU,” said senior Mark Smithhisler. He continued, “I, personally, stood behind the wall in solidarity with SSJ for about a half hour and witnessed some really great discourse as well as some not so great.” Donnelly believes that as long as people are educating themselves on the reality of immigration they will be able to see through the inaccuracies. Patricia Flores, the former president of LASA, said “I never thought I was going to have to stand in the cold in solidarity for those who do not have a voice, who do not have the same rights we do against my peers screaming, spitting and kicking at the fence.” LASA, as well as SSJ members, occupied the areas near the walls outside of the atrium overnight on Tuesday evening. “It’s going to be far from over,” said Cruz.
Arts & Life 6 Stars of “Everybody Wants Some” talk to CN April 14, 2016
Morgan Osheka Arts & Life Editor The Carroll News talked with Tyler Hoechlin, Will Brittain and Blake Jenner, actors from Richard Linklater’s “Dazed and Confused” spiritual sequel 1980s comedy, “Everybody Wants Some,” premiering April 22, 2016. “Everybody Wants Some” follows a group of baseball teammates as they experience the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood as friends.
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to introduce all these guys to Austin and show them what a great city it is.” Q: The movie revels in the music and fashion of the late eighties. What were your favorite parts in bringing the eighties to life? Brittain: “I would say the social aspect. It was nice to be sitting in a disco club and have being actually dancing, socializing and having a good time. That was definitely my favorite part, for sure.”
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clothes, the haircuts and facial hair change over time, but growing up and figuring out who are and finding your niche in the world and within a group is what stays the same. That’s a big way students today can relate to this film.” Brittain: “Just like with every new batch of college students, you have a bunch of people questioning the world and seeing it in a new way. That’s the beauty of college. You’re introduced to the world with a safety net of academics and structure and these guys in the
because it really blends together as one long experience for us. If I had to pick one, I’d pick the group of days we were on the baseball field because that felt so much like home for me. I love being back on the field with the guys. Those were some of the first days of shooting and really set the tone for the shoot.” Brittain: “I haven’t been out on a ballpark since I was a kid, so being on the baseball field with all those guys and shooting a film on beautiful days with all my buddies was really an incredible experience.”
Q: What were some of the differences you noticed between college in the eighties, as depicted in the film, and now?
Q: Did the hairstyles and costumes allow you to escape a different time period more easily? Did you have fun with that?
Tyler Hoechlin: “I remember going off to college and my parents drove all my stuff up with me, I got there and we unloaded everything, and when they left I had that feeling like, ‘Oh wow. This is really happening. And I’m on my own.’ That initial sense of freedom is something I think anyone can identify with. For me, I played college ball so it was a lot like going back and reliving the glory days. But I got to have a little more fun this time. When I was actually playing in school it was a little more focused and I actually had to show up to practice and perform. This time we showed up to the parties and it was like our coaches were there directing us to have more fun.”
Hoechlin: “The first time I put on the clothes, I remember walking out in my gear and I felt myself walking differently, in a different pace and a different stride. It was funny how taking away a little piece of your physical exterior, you have a sense that people aren’t really seeing you as much as they’re seeing the character. It’s a really bizarre but very freeing feeling and experience to do that. It makes you feel a little safer to play and push the boundaries a little bit.”
Will Brittain: “I was a theatre major so a lot of my experience reflects more in what you see at the end of the film where the guys come to this crazy theatre party. I was one of those hybrid guys who was an athlete but who was also into the performing arts. There’s definitely a lot of partying but you didn’t have that great home environment. I was living in tiny little shacks and single dorms just trying to get by. There definitely was the same vibe that I had at the beginning of college and coming in with this innocence to the whole experience and getting baptized into this world of cultures, different kind of people and music, and I can definitely relate to that.” Q: What was it like portraying college students in these real life places and bringing a nostalgic value to the places you filmed? Brittain: “I went to the University of Texas in Austin and it wasn’t so much as important to go to these places that were reminiscent, but being able to make a movie in Texas with Richard Linklater, who is sort of the grandfather of the Austin film society and one of the most reputable filmmakers in the world, was great to be part of that experience. It was fun to shoot a film in the town where I went to college and
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Tyler Hoechlin, Will Brittain and Blake Jenner, stars from the Richard Linklater film, “Everybody Wants Some,” talk to The Carroll News in a conference call. Hoechlin: “In the ‘80s, it was a time period where everyone was enjoying themselves and the people around them. At that time, the whole STD crisis hadn’t come out yet, and from what Rick has told us, it was one of those time periods where people were a lot more easygoing.” Blake Jenner: “Something that I pull from watching this movie is the subtle reminder to live in the now. With everything around us, all the traffic in the mind that we get approached with on a daily basis, with Twitter, Facebook and social media and how everyone is connected, you forget about the moment that’s happening right now in front of you is important.”
film are living in a bubble of their glory days but are able to examine the world around them.” Hoechlin: “Going off to school, I remember those first couple of days feeling the freedom and being on your own. That initial realization that I’m responsible for my actions and that the consequences are going to solely fall on me are things everyone can identify with as well.” CN: What was your favorite or most memorable scene that you shot, either individually on your own or altogether?
Q: How can this film, which takes place during the ‘80s, relate to college students today?
Jenner: “I’d be copping out if I said that every scene was a blast to shoot. But if I had to pick one, I really dug shooting that punk scene with Forest and Glenn. For my character, that really felt like a checkpoint in his own journey, calling back on everything he’s been through and taking a step back to think, ‘Who am I really?’”
Jenner: “All the external things, the music,
Hoechlin: “I really want to say the whole film
Jenner: “With the clothes and the overall backdrop of the whole film, how the clothes were thought up and the music was supplied, we had a first class ticket to that time period for all of us. We didn’t have a choice but to embrace it. Everything external wasn’t there to distract us, but it was there to help us one hundred percent.” Q: What was the most rewarding aspect from shooting this film? Hoechlin: “The friendships coming out of this. It’s rare to have a cast that gets along so well throughout the entire process and to actually carry that over a year and a half after shooting and still being close, that’s a special thing. These guys are so talented and creative and knowing that you get to enjoy working with people as artists is a really great thing.” Q: How did the chemistry between the cast factor in when it came to improvising and how those moments made it into the film? Brittain: “It made it really easy to shoot those scenes. By the time we got to shoot the scenes, we had already done them so many times that things came out organically. As far as improvisation, most of what was improvised was worked out before we ever started shooting the movie and was more of a rehearsal type of environment.”
John Carroll University The Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts presents “Sweet Charity”
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Country band Rascal Flatts opening restaurant in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank Anne Ertle Staff Reporter
Rascal Flatts is bringing their restaurant to the Cleveland East Flats. The trio band, famous for its success in the country music industry, is opening its first restaurant in Cleveland as part of Cleveland’s Flats East Bank project. The restaurant has been in the works since at least 2012. The developers do not have a confirmed opening date for the restaurant. However, they expect to be able to open late this summer or early fall. Customers can expect a restaurant environment reflective of the band’s music, as it promises an “eclectic space that will mix country themes with rustic and industrial stylings,” according to Cleveland. com. The plans for the 10,000-square-foot site also include a large 3,200-square-feet patio area for outdoor eating in addition to performance areas provided indoors. The restaurant will sit in the ground level of a riverfront apartment building, with the Beerhead Bar & Eatery and a suite of spin-off restaurants tied to Crop Bistro serving as its neighbors. With renderings reading “Rust Belt Baby” in marquee letters on an inside wall, hardwood from floor to ceiling and a cowgirl pinup cutout above the bar, the restaurant’s décor and design will highlight the style and tone of Rascal Flatt’s brand. The East Bank Flats project wanted to be sure to carve out a place for country music and originally reached out to country singer Toby Keith, famous for songs such as “Red Solo Cup” and “Beer for my Horses.” However, that business deal fell through after the Arizona company that manages Toby Keith’s Bar and Grill chain took on its own legal problems. Keith’s would-be restaurant still remains vacant. Putting that setback aside, those involved with the project are thrilled with how it turned around. “A restaurant supported by a national name like Rascal Flatts is the perfect addition to the Flats East Bank,” developer Scott Wolstein said in a news release distributed after the public meeting. “From the beginning, we set out to build an urban waterfront destination, and we’re excited to be able to offer this type of concept in conjunction with our existing restaurants and entertainment venues. It’s also a testament to Cleveland’s resurgence for us to be able to attract these types of businesses.” The renovation of the flats has been an ongoing endeavor. The Flats East Bank redevelopment is a partnership between The Wolstein Group and Fairmount Properties driving $750 million in waterfront redevelopment with an 18-story office tower, trendy hotel, state of the art fitness club, and a range of local restaurants. Fall 2015 marked the completion of Phase II with even more amenities to the growing riverfront district as it added 241 unit high-end residential, restaurants, entertainment venues, and extensive riverfront boardwalk. Aside from the vacant Toby Keith restaurant space, the Flats East Bank is totally booked with retail space. Other tenants include FWD, a seasonal waterfront nightclub; Alley Cat Oyster Bar; Punch Bowl Social; the Big Bang dueling-piano bar; and Coastal Taco, set to open in May. “To land what we think is the quintessential country music band to be the host of a rotating series of live country music acts is going to bring a whole different crowd to downtown Cleveland,” Fishman said of Rascal Flatts, according to Cleveland.com. “Music is very important to the live, work, play mantra that the Wolstein family has established for this district, so we’ve been chasing music deals all over the country. When we happened upon these guys, it was a perfect match for what we were trying to accomplish.” A few John Carroll University students shared their excitement about the restaurant’s opening. “It is good to see a famous band from Ohio supporting and investing in an emerging entertainment hotspot in the city of Cleveland,” said sophomore Pat White. Junior Taylor Homyk, a very enthusiastic and dedicated fan of country music, agreed saying, “I am so excited to go to this new restaurant. I love Rascal Flatts and I can’t wait to see what they do with the place, but I know that it will be amazing.” Rascal Flatts’ band representatives have not yet commented on the restaurant. However, the band has ties to Ohio beyond this project. All members of the group are from the Buckeye State, lead singer Gary LeVox graduated from Ohio State University and the band formed in Columbus more than fifteen years ago. Editor’s Note: Information from Cleveland.com, Tasteofcountry.com and Theboot.com was used in this report.
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The famous country band, Rascal Flatts will open an eclectic, rustic and country-themed restaurant as part of the Flat East Bank project in Cleveland.
JCU student blog spot
Blog: Epic Applications by Ese Osaghae, junior
About: Ese’s blog, “Epic Applications,” is centered around philosophy and how to make small victories in life. Ese got started writing his blog last summer, mainly as something to do for himself. He thought that he needed an avenue to let all the thoughts that circle in his head have a canvas to illustrate them. Ese hopes that he can inspire others to feel great about the little things in life, because a couple of small victories are all you really need. Life is to short to dwell on failures. Ese’s blog posts touch upon topics including, “Being Present,” “Energy,” “Limitations,” “Knowing Yourself” and “Being Authentic.” Ese also includes “Snapshots” on roadblocks, failure, fear and doubt, subtlety and inspiration. Blog Link: www.epicapplication.net
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Blue Streaks use dramatic ninth for comeback win Joe Ginley
Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor
Relieved by the return Toward the end of the MLB season last year, I found myself not caring. I was legitimately ashamed. While I never really considered myself a huge fan of the NHL, I consider my fandom toward the NBA, NFL and MLB to be borderline die-hard. Yet, last season, that fandom faded quickly, and I began to wonder if I was beginning to lose interest in the MLB. But then, the MLB returned last week and all those wonderful feelings I had towards baseball returned as well. In reality, last year I was probably in a bit of shock. For the past 10 years or so, I’ve been fairly blessed to root for the Detroit Tigers. While we haven’t won a World Series, we’ve been to two, and have been to the playoffs nearly every other season. That was, until last year. Last year, the Tigers finished last in the division and clearly had given up by the time the trade deadline came around in late July. It definitely was different than I was accustomed to and the main reason why I think my “fandom” faded. This year, though, that fandom returned. While the Tigers have struggled a bit the last couple of games, I find myself trying to watch every game if I can find it on television. It’s a new year, a fresh start, and just as basically every other fan in the league, I believe my team has a legitimate shot at a World Series. Along with that, fantasy baseball really helped me get into the MLB this year. It’s the second year of two keeper leagues I’m in with a handful of close friends, and it couldn’t be more fun. Plus, fantasy sports force you to pay attention to more teams and players you knew even existed. While I make sure to watch as much of the Tigers as I can, I also find myself tuning in elsewhere to keep tabs on my other players. I tune into Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins games to watch DJ LaMahieu and Dee Gordon because I have both players on my teams. It sounds crazy, and it probably is, but it makes watching games more fun, and it’s certainly helped my love of baseball return. The bottom line of all of this is that I’m glad baseball is back. A lot of people complain that the season is too long, which may be true, but it’s nice to have a professional sport going on in the summer months. Don’t take what we have for granted. Watching baseball may not be the most fun thing ever to do, but the broadcasts do serve a purpose. It’s easy to listen to, and it’s a sport that you can have on in the background while doing other things without having to worry about missing much. I took it for granted last year, but I won’t anymore. Once the weather warms up, I’ll go to a Tigers game almost immediately. The day I step back into Comerica Park can’t come soon enough. Contact Jacob Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu
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Entering their matchup with Case Western Reserve University on Friday, April 8, the John Carroll University baseball team had an 0-8 record when trailing after eight innings. So heading into the top of the ninth trailing 6-4, the picture appeared gloomy for the Blue Streaks Doubters be darned, JCU surprised the Spartans and scored three runs to earn a 7-6 victory. The Blue Streaks had built a 3-1 lead by the top of the third, but the wheels fell off the bus for JCU starter Christopher Hanley in the third and fourth. The freshman, making his first collegiate start, surrendered two runs in each inning to
allow the Spartans to steal the lead, 5-3. Freshman Joseph Franke ended the damage in the fourth, recording the final out of the frame and pitching a flawless fifth. The JCU bats reawakened in the sixth to bring the game to within one run. Freshman Derek Penman grounded out to second to score James Molnar, who tagged a triple on the previous at-bat. Sophomore Steven Virost allowed one run in two innings of work for the Blue Streaks before Mark Pisanello took the mound in the eighth. The senior kept Case off the board, sending the game to the top of the ninth with the Spartans in the lead, 6-4. A hectic ninth followed a quiet eighth.
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April 8: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 JCU 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 CWRU 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 W: Pisanello (1-0)
R H E 7 13 1 6 12 3
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April 12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E JCU 0 0 0 1 5 1 2 5 0 14 15 2 WC 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 5 11 3 W: Lapaglia (3-2)
L: Ferenchek (0-3)
March 13: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 JCU 1 0 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 WC 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 W: Maddern (4-4)
R H E 9 15 1 2 10 4
L: Walker (0-6)
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Freshman Dominic Mittiga slides in safely during the third inning of JCU’s 7-6 comeback victory over Case Western on Friday, April 8 at Nobby’s Ballpark in Cleveland, Ohio. The frame began with two CWRU errors and a Donnelly single, loading the bases with no outs. Following a Jacob Schriner strikeout, Molnar walked to score Crowley. Pinch hitter Jason Large then struck out, setting the stage for a do-or-die at-bat for Mike Raschilla. The sophomore delivered, singling to score Donnelly to tie the contest. Cifelli then came through in the clutch with a single, bringing in Tyler Gentile from third and granting JCU a 7-6 lead. Following a groundout, the contest headed to the ninth. Confronted by the heart of the Spartans’ order, Pisanello did not buckle. The Alliance native mowed down the Spartans in order, secur-
ing his first win of the season and the team’s ninth. The Blue Streaks followed up the comeback win with back-to-back victories over Wilmington College on April 12. In game one, JCU used an explosive offensive effort to trump the Fighting Quakers, 14-5. They followed up that performance with another big victory in game two of the double-header, this time by a score of 9-2. Editor’s Note: The John Carroll University baseball team returned to action on Wednesday, April 13 for a double-header against the University of Mount Union in University Heights, Ohio. Head to jcusports.com for a full game recap and box score.
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Bats come alive for JCU in big wins over Wilmington Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor
After combining for 18 runs over their last seven games, the John Carroll University softball team exploded to score 16 runs in just two games against Wilmington College on Sunday, April 10. The Blue Streaks used some clutch, two-out hitting to add on some insurances runs, defeating the Fighting Quakers 9-3 in game one and 7-0 in game two. JCU stared off game one with a bang, as junior Carly Simecek and
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senior Alyssa Coleman smacked back-to-back home runs to give the Blue Streaks an early 2-0 lead. The Fighting Quakers responded with two runs of their own in the second, but after JCU retook the lead on a RBI double off the bat of senior Christie Wade, Wilmington never recovered as the Blue Streaks extended their lead, taking game one, 9-3. Both teams got off to much slower starts in game two, as neither team managed to plate a run until the fourth inning, when Coleman scored on a wild pitch to give JCU
Junior Angie Zappitelli smacked a solo homerun in the top of the 7th in game two of JCU’s two-game sweep as an insurance run on Sunday, April 10 against Wilmington.
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April 10: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JCU 2 0 3 0 1 0 3 WC 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 W: Lach (3-3)
L: Carpenter (3-7)
April 10: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JCU 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 WC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W: Kirchner (5-3) the 1-0 lead. That was the only run the Blue Streaks would need, as junior AnnMarie Kirchner shut down the Fighting Quakers, tossing complete game shutout for her fifth win of the year. It was the second straight start for Kirchner not allowing a single run. The junior was named Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Week for her efforts. Despite only needing the one run, JCU added six more in the final three innings, ultimately taking game two, 7-0. Although she pitched a twohitter in game two, Kirchner praised the offense for their ability to get the team two big wins. “Our team swept Wilmington because of our hitting. We were a constant offensive threat and we need to carry that with us into our upcoming games,” said Kirchner.
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L: Persicano (1-1) Kirchner wasn’t the only Blue Streaks athlete to take home an award for her play against Wilmington. On Tuesday, April 12, Coleman was announced as the recipient of the of her first career OAC Hitter of the Week. JCU will look to build on this momentum as the squad plays six games over the next five days, including three double-headers. Heading into Wednesday’s matchup with the University of Mount Union, the Blue Streaks sit at an even 10-10 on the season overall, and 4-4 in OAC play. Editor’s Note: The John Carroll University softball team returned to action on Wednesday, April 13 for a double-header against Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Head to jcusports.com for a full game recap and box score.
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JCU bounces back with big away victory Blue Streaks start OAC play on right foot Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor
Coming off back-to-back losses, the John Carroll University men’s lacrosse team responded on Saturday, April 9, defeating Wilmington College, 18-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference opener for the Blue Streaks. JCU wasted no time in getting to work against Wilmington, outscoring the Fighting Quakers 5-0 in the first quarter. After a nearly perfect start by the Blue Streaks, the Fighting Quakers finally got on the board with just over eight minutes left in half, to cut the JCU lead to 5-1. The Blue Streaks immediately responded, though, as sophomore Collin Rice netted a shot just 34 seconds later to bring JCU’s lead back up to five. Junior Michael Hubert and sophomore
Connor Pike followed with goals of their own to bring JCU’s lead to 8-1 before Wilmington added a second goal with three minutes left in the half. The Blue Streaks held an 8-2 lead at the break. The second half was all JCU, as the Blue Streaks outscored the Fighting Quakers 10-2 in the final two quarters, extending their lead to as much as 12 goals at one point. Junior Stephen Leous led the way for JCU with four goals in the game, followed by fellow junior Declan O’Grady who added three of his own. The 18 goals scored was the highest scoring output of the year for JCU and most since they scored 20 on April 11, 2015 against Wilmington. Editor’s Note: The John Carroll University men’s lacrosse team returned to action on Wednesday, April 13 against the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. Head to jcusports.com for a full game recap and box score.
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The weather may have been unusual, but the offensive production for the John Carroll University women’s lacrosse team was at status quo. A 19-4 routing of Wilmington College kicked off JCU’s Ohio Athletic Conference portion of the schedule. The Blue Streaks traveled south to Wilmington, Ohio for the conference opener, escaping the snowstorm that hit University Heights, Ohio the night before. The change of scenery was well received by the visitors, as JCU began the game with a 7-0 run in the first 10 minutes of the first half. Wilmington only managed to score one goal in the first frame, coming with just 9:01 to play. Heading into half time, JCU held a 12-1 lead over the hosts. The Blue Streaks accounted for 16 of the
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Sophomore Connor Pike scored his sixth goal of the season on his lone shot of the game, and added two assists as well, in JCU’s 18-4 victory over Wilmington College on Saturday, April 9 in Wilmington, Ohio.
first 17 goals scored in the contest, including a 7-0 run in the first half and a 9-0 run that spanned through the first half into the first 15 minutes of the second half. JCU ensured the victory with a seven goal performance in the second half. A 19-goal output from JCU was a full team effort, featuring 11 different scorers for the visitors. Leading the way was freshmen Jillian Millard with five goals. Sophomore Gina Vilsack chipped in four goals and two assists of her own. The underclassmen trio of sophomores Grace Curatolo, Mary Jo Murino and freshman Mariella St. Amand each added two tallies apiece to the final score line. Editor’s Note: The John Carroll University women’s lacrosse team returned to action on Wednesday, April 13 against the University of Mount Union in University Heights, Ohio. Head to jcusports.com for a full game recap and box score.
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Freshman Jillian Millard put together one of the best games of the season for the Blue Streaks as she netted a team-leading five goals in JCU’s 19-4 win over Wilmington College on Saturday, April 9 in Wilmington, Ohio.
THIS WEEK IN BLUE STREAKS ATHLETICS Track and Field
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All-Ohio Championships Saturday, April 16 TBA, Delaware, Ohio
JCU vs. Capital Saturday, April 16 2 p.m., University Hts., Ohio
JCU @ Capital Saturday, April 16 7 p.m., Columbus, Ohio
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JCU @ Otterbein University JCU vs. Otterbein University Saturday, April 16 Saturday, April 16 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., Westerville, Ohio 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., University Hts., Ohio
Streaks of the Week
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Alyssa Coleman Senior
Coleman went 4-for-7 with three RBIs and two homeruns in the double-header sweep of Wilmington College on April, 10. After the big day, the senior has upped her total to nine RBIs on the year and is now batting .288.
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Tyler Gentile Senior
Heading into Tuesday’s double-header against Wilmington, Gentile had seven RBIs on the season. The senior nearly doubled his season total when he went 2-for-4 with six RBIs in JCU’s game two victory.
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Katelyn Frandanisa Freshman Despite the unusually cold April weekend, Frandanisa earned victory in the triple jump with a winning mark of 9.28 meters. The Mentor, Ohio native also earned a sixth place finish in the long jump.
Stephen Leous Junior
Jillian Millard Freshman
Leous had a monstrous second half, scoring a gamehigh four goals in the frame. The major offensive performance helped JCU in the squad’s 18-4 victory over Wilmington College on April, 9.
Millard had another career day for JCU with a game leading five goals in the win over Wilmington College on April, 9. The freshman ranks third on the squad with 27 goals in her first season with the Blue Streaks.
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Panama Papers reveal global corruption
John Desrosiers Staff Reporter
In what is sure to be a global controversy, the Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca was subject to a widespread data leak that implicated world leaders and prominent figures around the globe in fraudulent activity, as well as other illegal or unflattering endeavors with the company. According to The Guardian, an unknown source leaked the so-called “Panama Papers” to the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, who promptly shared the information with BBC News and The Guardian. This leak occurred on Sunday, April 3, and has already implicated Russian President Vladimir Putin, British Prime Minister David Cameron, as well as numerous other world leaders in evasive money dealings of questionable legality, according to BBC News and The Guardian. According to CBS News, the British Prime Minister David Cameron has issued several public statements about his overseas dealings with Mossack Fonseca as of April 10. David Cameron and his wife had profited from working with the overseas company, seeming to avoid paying taxes, however the tax records they released that date back to 2009 seemingly show that they operated within the bounds of British law. Critics, however, were quick to point out that these records appear incomplete and omit certain information. David Cameron
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Thousands of protestors gather outside the capital in Reykjavik Iceland in hoping to oust the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister did step aside, but did not fully resign. further apologized for the controversy and through offshore companies. The BBC early failures to handle the scrutiny. “I reports that the El Salvadorian Attorney could have handled this better,” Cameron General Douglas Melendez sanctioned said. “I know there are lessons to learn, the raid on Mossack Fonseca branch in and I will learn them. And don’t blame No. El Salvador in order to investigate the 10 Downing Street or nameless advisers. allegations that El Salvadorians used the Blame me.” firm to acquire property without declaring In a further attempt to uncover the extent it to the government. It is unknown at this of alleged corruption, the El Salvadorian time whether this raid will yield more authorities launched a raid on the law firm information confirming the leak, but BBC on April 9, seizing computers and data in an News reports that this office was in “back attempt to compile more evidence that may office” contact with clients all over the show the powerful individuals implicated world. in an attempt to avoid paying taxes The Prime Minister of Iceland,
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnluagsson, was the first leader of a country to step aside after the release of the Panama Papers, according to The Guardian. There have been mass protest outside of the capital city of Reykjavik, Iceland demanding the Prime Minister resign. He has not fully resigned. He says he is, according to The Guardian, “handing over the office of prime minister for an unspecified time” to the agriculture and fisheries minister of Iceland. The United States, relatively unscathed by the Panama Papers, seeks to use the leak to their advantage. According to NBC News, the Federal authorities within the United States are “chomping at the bit” to use the Panama Papers to apprehend criminals. The 11 million documents outlining shell corporations and dealings with the world’s political and economic elites are a gold mine for federal and international authorities. According to a federal official who spoke with NBC News, the FBI, DHS, IRS, CIA, DEA and other agencies will be busy in the foreseeable future using the mountains of data to create or bolster cases against notorious individuals and agencies such as Hezbollah, cartels, organized crime, and foreign regimes. Though legality of the acquisition of information is an issue, the authorities are eager to explore the wealth of data presented to them. Editor’s Note: Information from NBC News, BBC News, CBS News and The Guardian was used in this report.
Terrorists in Brussels attacks arrested, charged
Quynh Tran The Carroll News
Four men were arrested and charged for the terrorist attacks on March 22, 2016 at the Brussels airport. One of the men arrested was the infamous “man in the hat,” according to Belgian authorities. The “man in the hat” was caught on camera along side two of the other bombers, who blew themselves up on the day of the attacks. The man is Mohammed Abrini, a Moroccan. He is also a suspect for the attack in Paris last November, according to ABC News. The “man in the hat” phrase comes from security footage of the terrorist standing in the Brussels airport before the attack. Belgium’s Federal Prosecution Office told ABC News that Abrini, after being interrogated by authorities, had confessed to being “the vest- and hat-wearing man” escorting the two bombers right before the attack. French authorities had been looking for Abrini because he was caught on camera with Salah Abdeslam, one of the suspected attackers in the Paris bombings, in a gas station several days before the attacks, NBC News reported. Prosecuters said that on that day, Abrini was driving a Renault Clio driven by the Paris attackers later on, according to NBC News. BBC News reported investigators saying that
Abrini’s fingerprints and DNA were found two safe houses in Brussels and the Renault Clio. The other three men are revealed to be Osama Krayem, who used the alias Naim al-Ahmed, Bilal El Makhoukhi and Herve B.M. According to CNN, several hours after the Brussels bombing, French investigators sent out a bulletin to European security services describing that Osama Krayem was “very dangerous and probably armed.” Magnus Ranstorp, a Swedish counterterrorism expert at the Swedish National Defense College, told CNN that Krayem was a resident of Malmo, Sweden. Swedish counterterrorism services had known Krayem and suspected that he had joined the Islamic State. Krayem posted pictures of himself with automatic weapons and the Islamic State flag and his final post on Facebook from Syria was in January 2015. Prosecutors said Krayem was also caught on camera when he went shopping for bags used in the Brussels attack. Reuters reported from Belgium’s Justice Minister Koen Geens that El Makhoukhi was originally sentenced to five years in prison for working with terrorist recruiters. But after three years of suspension, he was allowed to serve the remaining term at home with electrical monitoring and was
A spokesman from the federal prosecuter’s office in Belgium addresses the media. released since March 15, 2016. And Herve B.M., a Rwandan, had been charged for helping Mohammed Abrini and Osama Krayem. These arrests were considered a huge success for Belgian authorities, who had been heavily criticized for the ineffective handling of terrorist leads before the attack in Brussels, according to ABC News. Despite the arrests, Brussels is still under the second-highest terror alert, which means another attack is considered highly
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possible, ABC News reported. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said in a news conference in Brussels that Belgian government would continue to stay alert for terrorist threats; “We are positive about the recent developments in the investigation. But we know we have to stay alert and cautious.” Editor’s Note: Information from ABC News, NBC News, CNN, Reuters, BBC News and The New York Times was used in this report.
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Merrick Garland, right, meets with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
Although it has been nearly a month since President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the Senate has yet to move forward with his confirmation. Of the 54 Republicans in the Senate, only two say they support confirmation hearings– Susan Collins of Maine and Mark Kirk of Illinois, according to The Washington Post. Eighteen say they would personally meet with Garland given the opportunity and three support “lame-duck action,” meaning the Senate would neglect to confirm any Supreme Court Justice until the election of a new president. The rest did not answer. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ken.) has repeatedly said the Senate should wait until the next president is elected to take any action regarding the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice. According to ABC News, if the Senate does not hold a confirmation hearing, Garland’s nomination is essentially frozen. If a Republican president is elected, Garland will likely not be confirmed, leaving the Republican president with the opportunity to nominate someone of his or her choosing. In this case, the nominee will likely be largely right-wing. However, ABC News stated that, if Hillary Clinton is elected, the Senate may take steps to confirm Garland before Clinton takes office to prevent her from nominating a more liberal individual. On Friday, April 8, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor called for greater diversity among future justices. Although Sotomayor did not directly mention Garland, a white Jewish man who graduated from Harvard Law School, she stated, “I, for one, do think there is a disadvantage from having [five] Catholics, three Jews, everyone from an Ivy League School.” “A different perspective can permit you to more fully understand the arguments that are before you and help you articulate your position in a way that everyone will understand,” Sotomayor continued, according to Time. On a separate occasion, Obama defended his nomination of Garland during a speech at the University of Chicago Law School on Thursday, April 7, “Yeah, he’s a white guy, but he’s a really outstanding jurist. I’m sorry, I mean, you know, I think that’s important.” The Senate’s views on the Supreme Court aside from Merrick’s nomination have also grown heated. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, called out Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for over-politicizing the confirmation process. On Tuesday, April 5, Grassley said, “Many of my constituents believe, with all due respect, that the chief justice is part of the problem,” according to Politico. “The confirmation process doesn’t make the justices appear political,” Grassley continued. “The confirmation process has gotten political precisely because the court itself has drifted from the constitutional text and rendered decisions based instead on policy preferences.” Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid criticized Grassley on Wednesday, April 6, according to CNN. Reid jumped to Roberts’ defense, saying, “Senator Grassley has sacrificed the historical independence of the Judiciary Committee in order to do the bidding of the tea party and the Koch brothers.” Editor’s Note: Information from The Washington Post, Time, ABC News, Politico and CNN was used in this report.
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Two veterans pay respects to fellow Vietnam War veterans in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Supervisors instructed employees to incorrectly document patient wait times at Veterans Affairs’ hospitals in at least seven states, according to a USA Today’s analysis of over 70 investigation reports released in recent weeks. Employees at 40 VA medical facilities in 19 states and Puerto Rico routinely “zeroed out” veterans’ wait times, and in some cases, these practices have been going on for as long as a decade. In others, it has only been a few years. Many facility bosses told investigators that they focused more on scheduling improprieties after the Phoenix scandal. This was when as many as 40 patients who were waiting for care at a VA hospital in Phoenix died, sparking outrage that resulted in the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, according to NBC News. The inspector general launched an investigation after media outlets broke news in 2014 that there were widespread scheduling delays across the country, reports The Chicago Sun Times. However, other facility leaders continued to falsify wait times even after the scandal, masking the growing demand for care as veterans returned from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Vietnam veterans grew older and needed more healthcare. In Arkansas, California, Delaware, Illinois, New York, Texas and Vermont, supervisors told schedulers to manipulate wait times to give the incorrect impression that the facilities were meeting the VA’s performance measures for shorter wait times. An example of this corruption came from the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital near Chicago. A social worker came forward in 2014 alleging that patients were placed on secret waiting lists. The social worker said that when appointments became available, patients were put into official logs, giving the impression that the hospital was in compliance with the VA’s target wait time of 14 days. In 2014, executives and doctors received bonuses that were partially based on wait times, according to The Chicago Sun Times. This news comes just a few weeks after the Department of Veterans Affairs suspended the head of the Veterans Benefits Administration on March 22, 2016 for allowing two lower-ranking officials to manipulate the VA’s hiring system for their own benefit, reports U.S. News and World Report. Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits Danny Pummill was suspended without pay for 15 days for his role in the scam that affected the agency for months. Republican Rep. Jeff Miller of Florida, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, says that accountability at the VA “is almost non-existent.” “One thing is clear,” Miller said. “This dysfunctional status quo will never change until we eliminate arcane civil service rules that put the job security of VA bureaucrats ahead of the veterans they are charged with serving.” As recently as October, the Government Accountability Office said the VA’s wait time system is prone to scheduler error and produces unreliable data, according to USA Today. Editor’s Note: Information from USA Today, The Chicago Sun Times and NBC News was used in this report.
Poll shows Clinton trusted more on issues The Associated Press
In an early general election warning for Donald Trump, Americans say they trust Democrat Hillary Clinton over the Republican businessman on a range of issues, including immigration, health care and nominating Supreme Court justices. Even when asked which of the two candidates would be best at “making American great” - the central promise of Trump’s campaign - Americans are slightly more likely to side with Clinton, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. The survey does reveal some potential trouble spots for Clinton. Trump is nearly even with her on whom Americans trust to handle the economy, which voters consistently rank as one of the top issues facing the country. Clinton is trusted more on the economy by 38 percent of Americans, while 35 percent side with Trump.
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Presidential candidate HIllary Clinton leads roundtable discussion on gun violence. And despite Americans’ overall prefer- in the AP-GfK poll, the numbers for ence for Clinton on a host of issues, just 20 Trump are even worse: Just 15 percent percent say she represents their own views of Americans say he represents their very well on matters they care about, while views very well and 14 percent say 23 percent say somewhat well. somewhat well. But as with most issues addressed Trump’s support with registered Repub-
lican voters is also soft on some issues, with less than 50 percent saying they trust him over Clinton on working with Congress or handling the U.S. image abroad. About a quarter of Republicans say they trust neither candidate on either of those issues. Greg Freeman, an independent who leans Republican, said he would “absolutely not” trust Trump to handle major issues facing the United States. “I think he would have the U.S. in wars at the drop of a hat. He would make the international community angry at the United States,” said Freeman, a 41-year-old from Walhalla, South Carolina. “He has a lot of comments on issues, but he has no solutions.” The AP-GfK Poll of 1,076 adults was conducted online March 31-April 4, using a sample drawn from GfK’s probabilitybased KnowledgePanel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.
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Lead levels pose a problem nationwide
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Responding to the crisis in Flint, Michigan, school officials across the country are testing classroom sinks and cafeteria faucets for lead, trying to uncover any concealed problems and to reassure anxious parents. Just a fraction of schools and day care centers nationwide are required to check for lead because most receive their water from municipal systems that test at other locations. State and federal lawmakers have called for wider testing. Among schools and day care centers operating their own water systems, Environmental Protection Agency data analyzed by The Associated Press showed that 278 violated federal lead levels at some point during the past three years. Roughly a third of those had lead levels that were at least double the federal limit. In almost all cases, the problems can be traced to aging buildings with lead pipes, older drinking fountains and water fixtures that have parts made with lead. Riverside Elementary in the northern Wisconsin town of Ringle has lead pipes buried in its concrete foundation that used to leach into the tap water before a filtration system was installed. Replacing the pipes, which were installed when the school was built in the 1970s, is not an option. “For the cost of that, you might as well build a new school,” said Jack Stoskopf, an assistant superintendent. In s t ead , h e s aid , s chool off i ci al s decided to rip out the drinking fountains more than a decade ago and buy bottled water for students, costing about $1,000 a month. Buying bottled water for drinking has been the routine at Ava Head Start in Ava, Missouri, even before lead levels spiked after the preschool moved into a new building in 2010.
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A piece of a lead pipe is shown above from the plumbing in Galesburg, Illinois. But it was not until February, after unchecked and vulnerable because lead another round of high test results, that particles can build up in plumbing when state regulators told the preschool to use water goes unused for long periods. bottled water for cooking and cleaning “In schools, that means almost every the toothbrushes for the 59 children, weekend,” said Virginia Tech professor ages 3 and 4. Marc Edwards, who helped expose the “The cost is not an option,” said lead problem in Flint’s water. Sandra Porter, Ava’s cook and water His colleague, Yanna Lambrinidou, operator. “We’re just doing what we also notes that under EPA guidelines, have to.” schools and day care centers can report S c h o o l s r e q u i r e d t o c o n d u c t l e a d that an entire building is safe even if an testing represent only about 1 of every 10 individual drinking fountain is above schools in the country. Those receiving the threshold. their water from city-owned systems Last year alone, lead levels exceeded an estimated 90,000, according to the the EPA limit of 15 parts per billion at EPA - are not required by the federal 64 schools or day care centers that are government to do so. required to test because they have their I n r ecent w eeks, state law makers own water systems. in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have While no state is immune to the proposed legislation that would require problem, half the high lead readings testing in all schools. Some members of since the beginning of 2013 were in Congress have called for more money states along the East Coast. School and expanded lead sampling. buildings there are older and more likely In March, some samples from the to have lead plumbing. Pennsylvania, school district in Newark, New Jersey, Maine and New Jersey topped the list. came back with high amounts of lead. Nationwide, the average age of school The district shut off sinks and fountains buildings dates to the early 1970s. in 30 buildings and offered to test as It was not until 1986 that lead pipes many as 17,000 children for lead. were banned, and it was not until 2014 The inconsistent testing leaves most that brass fixtures were ordered to be schoolchildren in buildings that are virtually lead-free.
Pope Francis eases burden of divorced Catholics Mercedes Lewis The Carroll News
After a long Synod on the Family held in October 2015, Pope Francis revealed his anticipated document on the family, “Amoris Laetita,” on Friday, April 8. The 256 page document did not make any changes in the law of the Catholic Church but Pope Francis, suggested the Church to open its arms and lessen its judgment, according to The New York Times. The title, “Amoris Laetitia,” is Latin for “The Joy of Love.” In contrast to last year’s environment encyclical, Laudato Si, Amoris Laetitia, known formally as an apostolistic exhortation, wasn’t as forceful. It does, however, echo the same impact of the Pope’s office. The biggest takeaway from the document is the call to lessen the judgment of divorced Catholics. Another shift in message from the Church is Pope Francis’ call for priests to accept all people from all types of living situation into their congregation, according to The New York Times. This means, for example, single parents, unmarried couples living together, LGBTQ couples, and many more. Francis said, “A pastor cannot feel that it is enough to simply apply moral laws to those living in ‘irregular’situations, as if they were stones to throw at people’s lives.” With the document mirroring Pope Francis’ familiar ambiguity, the document sent many messages that could be interpreted and debated amongst the more liberal followers versus the more conservative followers. Normally viewed as the reformer, accelerating slowly, Francis also omitted any specific health exceptions in regard to the Church’s ban on contraception, according
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Copies of “Amoris Laetitis,” the Pope’s document on the family, are displayed at the Vatican. to The Washington Post. remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage With the way the document was conceived, and family,” according to The New York Times. many meanings can be left up to interpretation, The reaction from Catholics varied from oppossibly causing conservatives to acknowledge position to praise. Agatha Capalad stated, “If the divorced or remarried members at communion. church will really be strict and tell us every time, Literally speaking, no blanket laws were presented ‘Don’t do this, don’t do that’ and ‘This is wrong in the document. Concurrently, it is undeniable that and that is right,’ it’ll be confusing and may drive the overall message to the Catholic Church is that away many Catholics from the church. With these “it all depends, whatever action is to be taken is teachings, Pope Francis again makes us feel his subjective to the circumstance.” Although Pope loving presence and his mercy and compassion.” Francis suggests that priests need to handle these While Hanna Salska said, “The Church should things on a case-by-case basis, many conservatives be more strict, because, for example, the pope don’t have to interpret it this way. shouldn’t say something like this because then The clearest of all notions from the Pope pro- other Catholics will think that they can actually vided much more clarity than that of other issues. not be afraid of God and our church and I think While advocating for the acknowledgement of this is the point of our whole religion,” according “the great variety of family situation,” Francis also to ABC News. distinguished same-sex marriage by saying, “there Editor’s Note: Information from ABC News, are absolutely no grounds for considering homo- “Amoris Laetitia”, The New York Times and The sexual unions to be in any way similar or even Washington Post was used in this report.
As each day goes by, we hear more and more about the chance of a contested convention. The fact is that there will be a contested convention. As much as Donald Trump likes to say there won’t be, he is yet again just plain wrong. According to The Washington Post, Trump would need to win 61 percent of the remaining delegates in order for him to win the nomination outright. That report also said there’s a 50 percent chance he will get those remaining delegates. And as long as Trump keeps talking he’s going to win fewer and fewer delegates. So, there we have it: there is a strong chance of a contested convention. Now, in all of the other past conventions the rules state that anyone can be nominated to become the president. So, someone who was not running for president before could walk out of the convention as the party’s nominee. There has been talk this year of Paul Ryan being nominated at the convention in Cleveland, even though he has denied many times that he does not want the job (just like he didn’t want the House Speaker job). This is why Ohio governor John Kasich would have been better off not running for President at all. The two candidates at the convention would have been Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, which is like picking between a four-hour chemistry lab or a four hour biology lab. No matter what you pick, you’re going to have a bad time. So, the Republican Party would have been scrambling to find a candidate that was a true conservative who could win in November. All they would have had to do was look a few miles south in Columbus to find Kasich. Somehow in this election cycle, experience and the fact that Kasich is even running is a hindrance to his chances of becoming the Republican nominee, even though he has everything Republican voters want. He’s balanced budgets, he’s pro-life, he’s got a lot of experience in foreign affairs and, believe it or not, he’s not an establishment guy. He has been working against the establishment his whole career in government. No one is giving him the time of day because he doesn’t say crazy things to get his name in the news and because he’s not in the news his poll numbers are down. I think that if he just stayed out of the whole nominating process until the convention, it would have been easier to cast him as an anti-establishment guy with a background that proves he can actually do things beyond shutting down the government. If his name was brought up only for a few days at the convention, people would have been all in for John Kasich. The only poll they would have looked at was his approval rating in Ohio which is through the roof. Unfortunately for Kasich, he has been cemented into the establishment lane. Apparently, having experience and actually getting things done means you are an establishment person. Of course, Kasich had no idea this election cycle would be so insane, so we can only wish and dream of the day when Kasich decided to stay in Ohio and then suddenly get a call saying you’ve been nominated to run for president and save the Republican Party. Contact Ryan Brown at rbrown18@jcu.edu.
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McLovin’ When determining which stocks to invest in, there are several commodities and companies that are safe bets. However, one company that most people overlook when choosing stock is McDonald’s. Some refuse to invest in the company because their views are not aligned with the company’s actions (This is not surprising once you find out what’s really in your fast food and how it is prepared). However, morals aside, the company has posted a growth of 267 percent on the S&P 500 in the last decade. In the last year alone, the company has grown 30 percent. This is quite significant for a company that has reported a decline in customer turnout multiple quarters in a row. Last year, McDonald’s saw three percent less customers through their door. It appears to me that Americans are becoming more health conscious as compared to 10 years ago. That being said, fast food is not exactly the first choice of someone who is trying to eat healthier. The company’s Big Mac alone contains approximately 28 grams of fat. According to a Consumer Picks Survey, McDonald’s was ranked lowest in food quality among its competitors like Burger King, Wendy’s, Sonic and In-N-Out Burger. So to what, then, can McDonald’s attribute its significant growth? Many attribute this growth to a change in leadership. On March, 1, 2015 Steve Esterbrook became Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s, and made an array of changes right away. The most notable and popular among McDonald’s customers was the decision to offer their breakfast menu all day at most of its locations. This announcement in October 2015, led to a 5.7 percent increase in sales in the fourth quarter. Other changes were made to the process of food preparation. The lengths of bun-toasting was made longer, and the drive through process was redesigned. These changes show that the company is resilient in the past when faced with declining market conditions. However, the future is showing more adversity for McDonald’s. Labor costs for many companies are on the raise. California, where McDonald’s was originally founded, and the state with the most McDonald’s locations, has just decided to raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour by the year 2022. Fourteen other states have also decided to raise their minimum wages since the beginning of 2016. If a restaurant does not raise the prices of its food and is required to pay its employees more, it logically makes less money. This sort of scenario is called a decreasing profit margin. McDonald’s has experienced just that due to its rise in labor costs. The company’s profit margin declined 2.3 percent in the last year. I suspect that the company’s executives will likely raise the prices of their food slightly, find a way to do more with less workers, or both. Although the company is facing negative customer food reviews and rising food costs, I have no doubt that McDonald’s will power through it. The company is so large now that it doesn’t really face any fatal risks. I would be confident in advising someone to invest in the company, but only on a small scale. I would be hesitant to invest all of my money into the company until I know for sure how the company will perform with the raised minimum wage, and poor food quality reviews.
The Justice Department on Monday announced a roughly $5 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the sale of mortgage-backed securities leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. The government accused the bank of misleading investors about the quality of its loans. The $5.06 billion deal resolves state and federal probes into the sale of shoddy mortgages in the run-up to the housing bubble and subsequent economic meltdown. It requires the bank to pay a $2.39 billion civil penalty and an additional $1.8 billion in relief to underwater homeowners and distressed borrowers, along with $875 million in other claims. “This resolution holds Goldman Sachs accountable for its serious misconduct in falsely assuring investors that securities it sold were backed by sound mortgages, when it knew that they were full of mortgages that were likely to fail,” Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart Delery said in a statement. The recent agreement, which is smaller than deals reached with several of Goldman’s Wall Street counterparts, is the latest multi-billiondollar civil settlement arising from the economic meltdown. This meltdown resulted in millions of Americans losing their homes to foreclosure or finding themselves jobless. Other banks that settled in the last two years include Bank of America, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The sums paid by some of the nation’s largest banks, intended to offer financial relief to some homeowners, aren’t nearly enough nor close enough to reverse the damage of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The deal, which includes no criminal sanctions
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Due to Goldman Sachs’ misconduct in not informing investors about risky mortages, it resulted in thousands of house structures being unfinished. or penalties, is likely to stir additional criticism about the department’s inability to hold bank executives personally responsible, especially with this recent risky mortgage settlement. Attempting to address those concerns, Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates issued department-wide guidance last year aimed at encouraging more criminal prosecutions of individuals for corporate wrongdoing. It’s unclear how many additional prosecutions will be brought as a result of the guidelines, which among other things direct civil and criminal lawyers to work together on investigations from the outset and focus on individuals. Goldman had disclosed the settlement in January. Federal officials laid out additional allegations Monday in a statement of facts that accused the bank of making serious misrepresentations about the quality of mortgage-backed securities it sold.
The securities, promoted as relatively safe, contained residential mortgages from borrowers who were unlikely to be able to repay their loans. The poor quality of the loans led to huge losses for investors and a slew of foreclosures, kicking off the recession that began in late 2007 as the housing market collapsed and investors suffered billions in losses. The bank admitted that it did not share with investors troubling information that it had received about the business practices of some loan originators. In addition they admiteed that it falsely told investors that the loans had been checked to ensure that they met quality standards. In reality, Goldman knew that significant percentages of the loans failed those standards, leaving investors likely to lose money on defaults, in the short-run of this year currently, the Justice Department said.
Student borrowers owe $200 billion Marielle Buffamonte
Business & Finance Editor
Upon conducting a study over the course of the past six years, The Wall Street Journal reported that more than 40 percent of Americans who borrowed from the government’s main student-loan program are not making the required payments or are behind on more than $200 billion owed. This recent calculation raises worries that millions of them may never be fully repaid during that student’s lifetime. These recent statistics represent the disappearance of a decade long borrowing boom as record numbers of students enrolled in trade schools, universities and graduate schools since the beginning of the 21st century. While most have since left school and joined the workforce, 43 percent of the estimated 22 million Americans with federal student loans were not making payments as of Jan. 1 2016, according to a quarterly review of the Department of Education’s $1.2 trillion student-loan portfolio. About 1 in 6 borrowers, or 3.6 million, were in default on $56 billion in student debt, meaning they had gone at least a year without making a payment. Three million more owing roughly $66 billion were at least a month behind, Bloomberg reported. There are another three million people owing almost $110 billion who received permission to temporarily halt payments due to a financial emergency, such as unemployment. However, the figures exclude borrowers still in school and those with government-guaranteed private loans. Last year the situation improved slightly when the nonpayment rate was 46 percent, but that progress largely reflected a surge in those entering a program for distressed borrowers to lower their payments, The New York Times reported. Enrollment in those plans, which affect monthly bills by tying these payments to a small percentage of a borrower’s income,
jumped 48 percent over the year to 4.6 million borrowers as of Jan. 1, 2016, The Wall Street Journal reported. Advocacy groups, some members of Congress and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are not reaching out to troubled borrowers to offer an array of payment options that work for each individual’s financial situation. In addition, Navient Corp., which services student loans and offers payment plans tied to income, says it attempts to reach each borrower on average 230 to 300 times—through letters, emails, calls and text messages—in the year leading up to his or her default reported The New York Times. Over the past two terms, the Obama administration has made efforts to reach borrowers and offer the income-based repayment plans that are necessary. On the other hand, the Department of Education officials note that some defaulted loans are from prior decades and, unlike private lenders, the government is severely limited in its ability to write them off and remove them from the books. They also point out that the growth in defaults, delayed responses, and consequences slowed last year, suggesting progress in the
administration’s efforts to get borrowers to repay their loans. Some borrowers are not repaying even when they are able to. Borrowers prioritize other bills such as car loans, mortgages and heating bills over student debt. A borrower who fails to pay down an auto loan might have his or her car repossessed; with student loans, there is no such threat to their career. Most borrowers who have defaulted owe relatively little over $8,900, which the medium amount owned that the Education Department has reported on their website, according to Bloomberg. Many borrowers who are current on their loans are paying very little. More than a third of borrowers on an income-based repayment plan had monthly payments of zero because their incomes were so low, according to The New York Times. The administration maintains that the student-loan program, as a whole, will generate a profit over the long term, but the risk is rising that its revenue won’t meet the administration’s projections. Editor’s Note: Information from Bloomberg, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal was used in this report.
Number of Graduates Defaulting on Loans 2013 .................................... 14.7 percent 2014 ..................................... 13.7 percent 2015 ..................................... 11.8 percent Information from U.S. News and The Washington Post
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Verizon Communications Inc. plans to make a first-round bid for Yahoo Inc.’s Web business, and is willing to acquire the company’s Yahoo Japan Corp. On the other hand, Google, the main division of Alphabet Inc., is also considering bidding for Yahoo’s core business. Other potential suitors including AT&T Inc. and Comcast have decided against bidding, while Time Inc. is still evaluating a bid, and others are planning to make a run at the business, either alone or by backing a strategic acquirer, reported Bloomberg. While the buyout firms haven’t yet paired themselves with a strategic buyer, they are open to the idea of doing so. Yahoo has extended the deadline for first-round bids by a week to April 18, according to The Washington Post. Shares of Yahoo Japan jumped 6.4 percent in Tokyo, the biggest gain in almost three months. Yahoo shares fell 1.3 percent to $36.17 in New York on Thursday, The New York Times reported. Additionally, Verizon and its subsidiary AOL Inc. are working with at least three financial advisers on the Yahoo bid. Hiring numerous banks is a sign that Verizon is serious about its takeover plans; Verizon told Bloomberg that it has said since late last year that it was interested in buying some or all of Yahoo. Verizon, which has a market value of about $213 billion, could give the Yahoo Japan stake to its shareholders or sell it. However, the Sunnyvale, California location for Yahoo Inc. would prefer to sell its 35.5 percent stake in Yahoo Japan, worth about $8.5 billion, along with the core business, Bloomberg reported last month. Verizon values Yahoo’s core business at less than $8 billion. Verizon, as well as other private equity firms, met with Microsoft last month to talk about potential funding for a bid. Microsoft hasn’t committed any funding and is unlikely to provide anything more than
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Verizon and Google were the first to place bids on Yahoo and meet with the Chief Executive to review acquiring options and financial agreements. a token investment to the winning bidder The Washington Post reported. Yahoo’s projected revenue will drop almost 15 percent and earnings by more than 20 percent for 2016, according to The New York Times. Verizon would replace Yahoo Chief Executive Officer Marissa Mayer with AOL CEO Tim Armstrong and Marni Walden, Verizon’s executive vice president, who would run a combined Yahoo and AOL. For the past few months, Yahoo said it would explore strategic alternatives, including selling its main Internet operations, earlier this year after scrapping a long-time plan to spin off its valuable Asian assets. The company’s stock has declined about 20 percent in the past 12 months as turnaround efforts led by CEO Mayer stalled and sales have sagged, leaving the company vulnerable to activist investors according to Bloomberg. Activist Starboard Value, a longtime Yahoo critic, said in this past March it was fed up
with the Web portal’s leadership and called for the board to be completely replaced reported Bloomberg. The current board can’t be trusted to weigh the options that will best serve investors, and it’s important for the activist to be involved to ensure a “full and fair sale process,” according to a letter from Starboard CEO Jeffrey Smith on the Yahoo Inc.’s website. It is projected that the official bidding of Yahoo Inc. will be in the coming months with Verizon and Google being the top two choices. The bidding nominations will close by midApril to reduce the number of potential bidders on Yahoo who may not have economic power nor the money to acquire Yahoo. Currently, with how the potential bids have been looking to Yahoo, it appears that Verizon could be the winner of acquiring Yahoo reported Bloomberg. Editor’s Note: Information from Bloomberg, The New York Times, Yahoo Inc.’s website and The Washington Post was used in this report.
Tesla sets a precedent for the future of the automotive industry Jackie Witwicki The Carroll News
In the past several years and especially so far this year, Tesla Motors has been consistently setting the standard in the automotive industry as a company pushing for this tech savvy and energy efficient future. Tesla recently revealed its design and features on the all new Tesla Model 3 Sedan, and made the car available for pre-order with a $1,000 deposit according to Tesla Motors website. The electric car will have a battery life of 215 miles per charge and will go from zero to 60 mph in under six seconds. This vehicle seats five and has received a five star safety rating. The Model 3 carries a price tag of $35,000 and could be seen on the road as early as late 2017 reported USA Today. While Tesla has received consistent criticism from outside critics and members of the automotive industry who believe that their business model of quality, environmentally conscious, hyper energy efficient vehicles is unsustainable, and targeting too narrow of a market, the Model 3 has received over 325,000 pre-orders, according to Tesla Motors website. This metric has shattered any previously established precedent for pre-order in the industry and has far exceeded all predictions, made by Tesla Motors, for the vehicle’s early success. According to Bloomberg, from the success of this pre-order period, Tesla is predicted to make $14 billion in future sales. Prior to the unveiling of the Model 3 Sedan, USA Today and several other major news sites published pieces questioning Tesla’s ability
to sell and market their cars. As Tesla has very few physical retailers and sells through no third parties, a majority of their sales occur through an online medium. Despite this new method of retail and product distribution, Tesla has completely shattered the industry standard for this kind of pre-order and exceeded most expectations. Tesla’s success proves that people are willing to spend extra for a product with guaranteed quality that they believe in, reported USA Today. Their business model goes beyond product loyalty and taps into the part of people that focuses on morals and values, sustainability, green power, and domestically produced. Tesla isn’t just in the market to sell cars. It’s in the market to sell ideas.
Tesla is marketing this innovative idea of a technologically advanced and attainable future, and they’re packaging it in a wrapping that screams environmental sustainability, according to Bloomberg. Tesla’s found a way to bottle this rosey idea of the future. They’re selling a product that advertises personal affluence and optimistic environmental consciousness. It should not come as a surprise that their cars will be flying out of the warehouse and onto the streets. With their innovative technological advances and efficient means of energy usage Tesla Motors will help to power the future. Editor’s Note: Information from Bloomberg, USA Today and Tesla Motors Website was used in this report.
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Early this April, Tesla Motors revealed to an audience during a showcase the new Tesla Model 3 Sedan, which the audience was able to pre-order.
Two of the most debated issues of the past several months during the 2016 U.S. presidential primary race are the minimum wage laws and free trade policies. When narrowing potential presidential candidates, it is vital for Americans to look for what each potential candidate proposes regarding specific situations such as minimum wage and free trade. Oddly enough, Bloomberg conducted a study and concluded that those who worry about Americans hurt by free trade may not pay attention to these wage hikes. Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, as some states are doing, will create both winners and losers since from the economist perspective, it is difficult to keep the quantity of labor supplied and the quantity of labor demanded at equilibrium with the same wage. Raising the minimum wage will allow workers to get paid more than the typical worker, which will increase those workers’ benefits. However, there are several lowskilled workers who will not receive the job with the higher minimum wage. The quantity of labor supplied will be greater than the quantity of labor demanded by the companies. It will become too costly for companies to pay numerous workers that higher wage equally. Raising the minimum wage will increase unemployment rates since workers will be seeking jobs that provide a higher wage than the average company. This is due to the fact that employers will not be able to supply all their workers with a high wage. With the topic of free trade, lowering barriers to cheap foreign imports could make millions of Americans better off in order to be able to afford both necessities and wants. However, this will undeniably hurting others through the action of closing down their factories across the country, which would also increase the unemployment rate. When it comes to the minimum wage, the presidential candidates are all about the greater good for the majority, but on the topic of trade they’re focused intently on protecting the disadvantaged minority. Advocates of a $15 minimum wage argue that economic research has shown little or no job loss from raising the floor. The U.S. Department of Labor even posted an undated page on its website called “Minimum Wage Mythbusters” that says it’s “not true” that a higher minimum wage will cost jobs. Overall, it just depends on how much the minimum wage is raised. That Mythbusters page that the U.S. Department of Labor created cites a letter by more than 600 economists across America, including seven Nobel laureates, who say minimum wage hikes to date “have had little or no negative effect on the employment of minimum-wage workers” according to Bloomberg. However, in 2014, some economists were advocating raising the wage floor to $10.10 an hour by this year. That’s a far cry from $15. It is neither right nor wrong to favor a higher minimum wage but oppose freer trade, or vice versa. There are both evident pros and cons to this debate that have been ongoing for the past few decades. It is vital to be aware that the argument that someone uses to make their case on one issue could be used against them on the other side. With these presidential primary debates that we have watched and as the race becomes tighter, topics such as free trade and minimum wage laws will surely be brought up since they can easily determine where the voters are going to be gravitating towards
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Dear Hribar, My ex-boyfriend Ronaldo recently got engaged. I only found out through my friend who showed me a screenshot of the Facebook status. It was through this that I took a moment and realized that I’m still in love with Ronaldo. We used to date in high school but called it quits after our freshman year in college. The distance didn’t work for our benefit. I thought I was over him, but now I’m feeling a rush of feelings. Is it because I’m a senior? Or is it something more? Do I act on these feelings? -I’m In Love with Ronaldo.
Dear I’m In Love With Ronaldo, This situation is more of a pickle than a store devoted to pickling cucumbers. First things first, how strong are your feelings for Ronaldo? Like you mentioned earlier, this feeling may not be in love but may come from your upcoming senior graduation or from the fact that he is engaged. Maybe you’re feeling this way because he’s getting married and that you’re single is bugging you. If you believe you are feeling love, you have a few options. You can totally suppress it and move on or you can distract your emotion and go one some casual dates in the hope of meeting someone who tames the Ronaldo fire. You could try reaching out to Ronaldo, but he is most likely over his adoration for you. He might read your message and misconstrue it. You risk putting yourself out there if you choose to text him. Your best choice in that direction would be seeing Ronaldo face-to-face that way he’s unable to keep receipts of your conversation. In my opinion, you need to let go. Go on some Tinder dates, build a hobby if you’re bored and continue holding onto your friends. Ronaldo is on his own train, and you need to remember you’re on an airplane. Fly away, honeychild. Dear Hribar, I’ve been dating my JCU girlfriend for over two years and in that time we have had so many cherishable moments. She got a job in Phoenix, for the next two years and will be moving there in June. I was offered a job here in Cleveland, I love my girlfriend, but I’m re-
ally happy with this job offer that I got. What should I do? Do I follow Dear Hribar, the job or follow my girlfriend? How do you know if your dating profile has the best -Cash Money or Love pictures? -Trying To Look Bomb Dear Cash Money or Love, There are both benefits and consequences for either option. The best chance would be to see if you could stay in Cleveland and try a longdistance relationship with your girlfriend. If you think that it is doable, then that would be a suggestion. If a long-distance relationship is off the table then I would consider weighing your options. You’ll always have your degree and work experience. Do you think you can find this job out in Arizona? Is this job in Cleveland one of those rare experiences? Do you see yourself in Cleveland after this job? Where does your girlfriend see herself after her two-year gig in Phoenix? If this job is the career of your life, then follow it. If your girlfriend is the love of your life, then follow her. This is a tough decision and will not come easy. Sadly, life after college isn’t easy at all.
Dear Trying To Look Bomb, There are two different standards that I’ve come up with called ‘Hribar’s Theory on Dating Profile Picture Placement.” This theory is usually replicated within three photos or within six photos. In the three-photo format, you have an individual shot or otherwise cropped photo (selfies are preferably not used, although can be tolerated), you have a photo of you with someone or something else, and then a landscape-esque photo in that particular placement. In the six-photo placement, you start with the individual shot and then the photo with something/someone. Then, add another individual shot in a different limelight or context, followed by an interesting photo of your choice. The fifth photo should be a landscape/group picture while you final photo remains unique, yet beautiful. Definitely ask your honest friends what they think, and demo out the theory for your liking. Remember, be honest and be yourself in your photos! Also folks, six months or less is usually the exception in terms of photo temporality!
Dear Hribar, This is the last week of the 2015-2016 staff. After being the Diversions Editor for two years and writing countless legendary articles regarding love and life advice, it’s hard to believe we won’t be seeing you in the paper. So, I Dear Hribar, guess my question is, what’s your final advice? What do What kind of pizza should I buy for you want to make sure all the eager and passionate hearts my impromptu Bumble date? know? What do you tell all the hearts that have been your -On Bumble readers? -Thank You Dear On Bumble, First I’d like everyone to know Dear Thank You, that Bumble is a dating app where You’re very sweet and you ask some tough questions. Alwomen have to message the man ways believe in your gut. If you feel something is wrong first. It’s a very interesting con- in a relationship, whether romantic, familial or pragmatcept! When it comes to pizza, you ic, look into it. Communication and honesty will always need to be careful! A fun topping be important, never forget that either. Hold yourself to can speak a lot to your personality, your own standards, don’t change yourself for someone but something too unique can be else. It’s funny that you mention “eager and passionate,” a turn-off. Try and find out if she the name of my eleventh album. I believe that eager and likes anything in particular, if not, passionate people will always succeed in life, and if that’s pick a topping that is universally your heart you will most likely succeed in love. -Hribar (for the most part) loved.
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Fenced in
This week, senior Grace Donnelly joined members of the Students for
Social Justice organization to put up a fenced “wall” last Monday in front of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center for her Peace, Justice and Human Rights capstone project. The wall had information on current immigration policy and the unlivable conditions that prompt them to want to live in the United States. The wall, meant to simulate the one proposed by many prominent American politicians, was put in place in order to highlight social issues that migrants face throughout their immigration experience, from the poverty at home to the political barriers in the United States. On Tuesday night, at around 8 p.m., Trump-supporting students put up pro-Trump posters on the wall and wrote “#Trump2016” on the sidewalk in chalk. Students then poured in from multiple places around campus to see the protest that had taken a somewhat contentious turn. The Carroll News feels the wall and protest is a wonderful unveiling of just how relevant this political issue is. Men and women actively involved in the conversation displayed their political preferences by standing on either side of the wall; on the sidewalk stood some anti-wall students, on the steps of the Lombardo Student Center stood some pro-wall students, although, there were plenty of bystanders watching from a variety of places. For groups. Although voices were raised, fists never were. “Ultimately, we want to create a dialogue and have an open conversation,” says Kaylee Quanbeck, junior SSJ member. “Though it seems a little tense, it’s good we all get to have our opinions challenged and learn new things on both sides.” Donnelly explained the wall was built as a symbol of the need to be united. “The campus worldview needs to be challenged,” she says. The Latin American Student Association and African American Alliances have both commented in support of the wall. The event that occurred Tuesday evening brought forth conversation from multiple angles. While some protestors were advocates for the Trump campaign, others simply felt inconvenienced by the fence blocking the student center. Regardless, the wall created a dialogue among parties, thus achieving exactly what SSJ and Donnelley hoped for. The Carroll News condones these organizations for highlighting social
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issues and ultimately beginning and engaging conversation among a wide array of political and social views.
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Hit: The wall put up by Students for Social Justice in front of the student center, aimed at simulating the wall proposed by Donald Trump, has created dialogue on campus Miss: The Brazilian government is following through with the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff Hit: A new study shows meditation can change both the body and the brain Miss: The Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatsenyuk has unexpectedly resigned from office Hit/miss: With Leicester City on the verge of clinching the Premier League, many prior doubters of the club’s prowess will have to make good on preseason bets against their success–many involving public nudity and humiliation Miss: Strawberries are now the most contaminated produce, found with 98 percent of possible pesticide residue on them Miss: New Orlean State’s defensive end, Will Smith, was tragically shot and killed this week. Hit: Gail Falkenberg, 69, played in a pro tennis tournament in Alabama against a 22-year-old and won
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Let’s get serious
Joe McCarthy
Assistance Sports Editor
I originally did not want to write about sports having a larger impact on society. I wanted to write about something different, but I just could not bring myself to it. Call it a flaw as a sports journalist or call it whatever you want, but at the end of the day this is a positive. What some can call a flaw, I call my way of understanding and seeing the world. The gender pay gap has been a plaguing societal issue, haunting the United States for decades. But before the United States Women’s National Soccer team took a stance, I had never paid attention to it. When five members of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team – including stars Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan – filed a wage-discrimination action against the U.S. Soccer Federation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, this issue entered my world dominated by sports. Lloyd, a two-time Olympic Gold
Medal winner and member of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship team, wrote an open essay to The New York Times explaining why she is fighting for equal pay. The 12-year veteran said when she filed the complaint late last month, it had nothing to do with how much she loves playing for her country. Instead it had everything to do with what’s right and what’s fair, and with upholding a fundamentalAmerican concept: equal pay for equal play. There has been a serious lack of this American concept for decades, and it has now crept into my beloved sports world. So, here is my message to the U.S. Soccer Federation: Let’s get serious. Let me try to put in perspective how truly bad this pay gap has got in the quickly growing world of American soccer. During this past July, when the USWNT won the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, American television saw historic ratings for a soccer broadcast, and according to a financial report published by U.S. Soccer last month, the team helped generate $17.7 million in profits for the Federation. Both the men’s and women’s National Teams play a minimum of 20 friendlies in a given year. For those matches, the top five players on the men’s team make an of $406, 000 each, while the women’s team top five players
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are guaranteed only $72,000 each year. A victory in the World Cup would mean a bonus of $390,000 a player, while the bonus for players after the 2015 FIFAWomen’s World Cup victory was just $75,000. These figures are embarrassing. As a fan, it is troubling to see the pay gap, especially when the Women’s team has been exponentially more successful than their male colleagues. Through both team’s schedule in 2016, the men carry a 3-1 record while the Women hold an 11-0 mark. During that same span, the women have outscored opponents, 42-1. It is time that the United States entered the 21st century and realized that women deserve equal pay. It is also time that we reward the performances of the USWNT, and recognize the championship performance that put the United States on top of soccer’s world stage. Like I said, I did not want to write about sports having a larger impact on society, and I do not think I have done that. However, I believe that I have taken a part in the conversation for sports to make that impact on society. This is yet another opportunity for sports to step in and create a better world inside and outside of the stadium. When that happens, I’ll write on how sports are having a larger impact on society.
Contact Joe McCarthy at jmccarthy17@jcu.edu
What does snickersnee mean?
“When you are about to laugh and you sneeze”
“A civil war canon”
Alex Zamblauskas, junior
Mike Butler, junior
“When you eat a Snickers and then you hit your knee”
Savannah Peters, senior
Snickersnee: a knife typically used as a weapon
Katelyn’s Candor : Katelyn signing
off
Katelyn DeBaun Editor-in-Chief
Here we are, readers. The final Katelyn’s Candor column. The end of the road. Well, kind of. I’ll be continuing my political rantings on a Medium page, so look that up. In addition, all of the graduating seniors have farewell columns in the final issue of the year, so you’ve got that to look forward to. I’m using that column to thank the many people who have influenced my time here. I’ll use this one to reflect a bit on the last four years. Admittedly, I don’t know what I’ll do with my remaining weeks at John Carroll after I’ve left the newspaper. This has been my entire life for four years. When I wasn’t in class, I was in the newsroom, putting together World News pages, or, more recently, editing pages to get the whole newspaper ready for print. I’ve always had skewed priorities—I’ve been an editor first and a student second for four years. Thankfully, I’m a pretty swell multitasker and never really lost sight of my classes. After The Carroll News held its election a couple weeks ago, I went back to my house feeling weirdly emotional. At the time, I couldn’t explain it. Believe me, I’m truly looking forward to going to bed at a normal hour and having actual time to complete the handful of class assignments I’ve got left. I might actually have time to get back into my hobbies. It’s just very strange to think of being done with my work here after it has taken up the most of my life for four years. There’s an adage I think we’ve all heard that says, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” While I understand the meaning and agree to a point, I think there’s something to be said for working extremely hard because you’re doing something you love. I’ve held three positions on this newspaper beyond
that of a staff reporter—Assistant World News Editor, World News Editor and Editor-in-Chief. I wish I could tell you I loved every single moment of all of those jobs, but I didn’t. There have been many a night spent with too many irritations and too little patience. There were times that this place and all three of those jobs drove me absolutely mad. That said, I loved those jobs as a whole. The insanity was necessary to recognize the good in it all. I have never been as passionate about something as I have my time here. And I wouldn’t have worked as hard for it if I didn’t love it so much. Leaving this place is bittersweet. It’s such a cliché, but it is honestly the only accurate description for the situation. As I walk out of the newsroom as Editor-in-Chief for the last time, it is the signifier that my time at John Carroll is truly coming to a close. These have been four crazy, chaotic, amazing and life-changing years. I have truly grown into myself here, and it is painful to think of leaving it behind. That said, I am excited for what comes next. I recently accepted an assistantship at Kent State to get my Ph.D. in political science. New things, a new school and new opportunities to continue to grow as a person lie just beyond the horizon. I set out to do what all of my predecessors did—producing a great CN issue every single week, reporting on issues pertinent to the student body while presenting readers with fair and balanced journalism. I hope I succeeded in this. I guess, at the end of the day, I hope I left some kind of mark here. I hope someone got a chuckle out of one of my columns, or that it inspired them to think about a situation in a different way. I hope someone was educated by one of my World News articles, or even by one of my sparse Campus articles (I have to admit, I still prefer writing for World News). I hope I taught my staff well and that they carry on successfully from here. Above all, I hope I did this job—and with it, my predecessors, my staff and you, the readers—proud. Goodbye, Carroll News. I’ll be seeing you. Contact Katelyn DeBaun at kdebaun16@jcu.edu
McGowan’s Manifesto: Yeah, it’s another Manresa column
Mary Frances McGowan Managing Editor
There are rare moments in one’s life when you are so filled with love that all other elements seem to repel from your being. Monday is generally not a friend of mine. Especially a day like the one we all shared this week, with dark, perilous storm clouds swelling in the sky. On my commute to class that day as the clouds cried down on the campus, I found that not a single drop chipped away at my happiness. It was if my surroundings had halted, and all that mattered was the warm swell of joy that I felt in the deepest part of my heart that Manresa 29 provided me. A year ago to the day, I wrote
my first column about a formative experience of mine while going on the Manresa 27 retreat. While reflecting on my faith and my newfound love of life discovered that weekend, I found out that a friend whom I had spent my childhood with had taken his life after a long battle with cancer that left his ability to participate fully in the things he used to love drastically compromised, even in remission. I left the retreat heartbroken and contemplative about the fleeting nature of life, all while starting the year long journey that would finally, after 21 years of struggle, led me to God. Last weekend, I went on Manresa 29 as part of the leadership team, a reality that I never saw myself realizing as a person who had never been confident in my relationship with faith. I couldn’t tell you why I keep getting second, third and fourth chances after renouncing God and religion almost endless times in my life, but I can tell you that it’s a gift that is unlike anything on this earth.
In the planning stages of the retreat, I still felt the biting insecurity of my lack of relationship with God holding me back from giving my full self to retreatants, but thanks to the loving care and support of my fellow team members, I entered the weekend with spiritual confidence that I never knew that I had. My role in the retreat was to give a talk on having a “faith that does justice.” I discussed my Northern Irish heritage, and its deep connection to my longing to serve social groups who have been marginalized through a career in journalism, “as if to make my entire life a prayer.” Most importantly, I discussed my reverence for Dorothy Day, a Catholic social-activist and journalist living in the 1920s. I didn’t end my speech with any massive epiphanies or revelations, but I felt sincerely affirmed by those around me about my path in life. At the end of the beautiful, lifegiving Saturday, I found myself sitting in Magnificat Chapel, listening to the soft purr of a expansive fountain and smelling the sweet
tickle of freshly cut flowers that adorned the sacred space. While surrounded by a nothing but my thoughts, I thought I’d t ry my hand at praying. Although I realize not a single person on earth really “knows” how to talk to God, I’ve tried just about everything in my life with no success. After a few minutes of fitful frustration, I let my heart sit still, and instead of attempting to talk to an omnipresent, unexplainable force, I decided to say a few words to Dorothy Day. I asked her to keep me on the path of justice, keep me sane and empowered in my journalistic pursuits, and help me to embody a selflessness like hers. While doing so, I examined the stunning architecture of the space, gliding my eye over high vaulted ceiling and the towering back wall of the altar. The beauty of it’s minimalism struck me, and I thought, “God is good.” Now I know this doesn’t sound like much for a lot of folks, but for me personally, I was dumbfounded.
When taken aback at the beauty of a sunset or the peaks of mountains, I have never unconsciously attributed God, but instead thought “the earth is an astounding place.” I have never organically had a thought so overt in my life, not because I didn’t believe it, but I had never felt close enough to my faith to let my heart remain still. In the peace of the weekend, I thought for the first time that I had grazed the surface of the love of God, a moment that I had longed for my entire life. While this column may see like just another retreat cop out, I can promise you that I am far too practical to weave a tale of personal revelation without it being the honest truth. I am not sure if God or Dorothy Day “spoke” to me, nor do I need the answer. What I know, is that it is the closest I’ve ever gotten to feeling a starting a relationship with the Force that guides us, and I don’t want to stop the momentum. Thank you, Manresa 29, for point-
Contact Mary Frances at mmcgowan17@jcu.edu
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A worthy wall
Funny sounding countries
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Madeline’s Montage: In gratitude to Manresa 29
Madeline Sweeney Editorial & Op/Ed Editor
Last semester, I had the pleasure of attending Manresa 28. This popular retreat surrounds the First Principle and Foundation (P&F), an Ignatian prayer that recognizes the importance of living a just life of prayer and gratitude while recognizing the beauty in all things, including oneself. This semester, I had the opportunity to lead M29, and it was one of the most powerful and beautiful experiences I have ever taken part in. As a retreatant, I witnessed the immense amount of beauty and love the leaders poured into the short, yet jam-packed, weekend. As a leader, I found passion in every moment, strength in the students and staff present and an overwhelming sense of peace in witnessing others find their way through life’s chaos. Ariel Bovel, one of the senior coordinators and a dear friend of mine, gave a talk last semester that resonated within me. I wanted to impact those present the way she impacted me, but while my public role as the first speaker became cemented in our itinerary, I felt hallow, nervous and unclear. My role to give the first talk was meant to show a deeper meaning on the first stanza of the P&F. What I did not realize was that my interpretation would lead me to an understanding of choosing to respond to life with love. I wrote and rewrote this piece in hopes of giving strength to anyone at all. The response of the retreatants overwhelmed me. It’s funny the way this retreat works. You arrive in the evening, grab some pizza, introduce yourselves and do some icebreakers (spoiler alert). What you aren’t warned
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about are the little moments that will completely dwarf you. The M29 attendees did just that for me. I was completely struck by the response given to me by everyone after my talk. I would like to thank all of you who were witness to this weekend, because in those short 48 hours I rediscovered my strengths and now feel motivated to pursue my dreams. I haven’t felt that way in a long time. Although every semester a new group is thrown into a weekend of reflections and activities, I truly feel that I couldn’t have been better placed among this set of people. Each and every talk, prayer, conversation and small group meeting hit me like a freight train. It was as if I was consumed by a bubble protecting me from every flaw and worry I’ve ever had. I have never felt so myself. I watched a lot of people this weekend, too. People I knew, and people I didn’t, were in my own little Manresa kaleidoscope, and it was so beautifully colored. Dan, my small-group partner, brought forth this illuminating presence that allowed vulnerability and love into our discussions. I speak for both myself and our group when I say that you, Daniel Clifford, are insanely inspiring. I’m so grateful to know you. Beyond small group, the faces and personalities of all retreatants blended perfectly like watercolor paint when it first hits the page. They were open to the unknown, to feel what others felt and to share their own colors to those around them. Their illuminating faces, behind candles and slow breathes, were enough to stop a runner going 100 mph–running at 100 mph is still better than flying at 10 mph, Jordan. As my semester and college career come to a close, and my time with The Carroll News is limited to this last opinion column, I would like my M29 family to know I am forever grateful for what you made me feel this weekend. Thank you for inspiring me to be more than I give myself credit for. Thank you for being vulnerable and true. Thank you, my friends, for forever reminding me of the beauty behind the people of John Carroll University. I’ll miss you all dearly. Contact Madeline Sweeney at msweeney16@jcu.edu
Ben Gebhardt Editorial & Op/Ed Editor I do not typically jump on the bandwagon of any collegiate social statements or protests, much less at a smaller, generally harmonious campuses like John Carroll’s. While some movements are commendable (such as those that have helped been social levelers in racial matters), some, like Oxford’s “Rhodes Must Fall” campaign, I find hackneyed— just a bunch of college kids that are protesting to protest things. I do not mean to defend Cecil Rhode’s imperialism; I just think that the world has about a thousand unsolved problems that should take precedence to tearing down a statue of a man who’s malevolent actions are irreversibly finished. With the migrant crisis sweeping through Europe, crippling hunger throughout the developing world and with illiteracy still persistent in certain regions, to name a few, I can’t really take seriously a bunch of kids trying to rewrite history. My point, here, is that I am pretty critical of the stereotypical, collegiate “rebel without a cause.” I get very irritated when students exert a lot of energy trying to solve a menial problem when our society
Alumni Corner It’s more than just a job. I can personally attest that working with students on a college campus is an exuberating experience that keeps one young in mind and heart. H o w e v e r, I a m i n c r e a s ingly alarmed by how cons u m e r i s m a n d a “ w h a t ’s in it for me” attitude have crept into higher education. Students are preoccupied with choosing a major that will lead to a job that pays handsome dividends on their investment. College has become a hurdle in the race for gainful employment. R e c e n t l y, I w a s a s k e d to lead a Freshman Honors Forum at The University of Memphis. I recalled my own Freshman Colloquium at Carroll led by Al H amilton. While I did not know him long, Al Hamilton rem a i n s o n e o f t h e m o s t p e rsonally influential teachers I have known. Hamilton, a History professor who directed the Honors Program, was my f r e s h m a n a d v i s o r. A s m y a d v i s o r, h e p u s h e d m e i n t o upper division classes that I never would have considered. I cannot recall ever
is faced with a myriad of bigger issues that could actually benefit from a college kid’s contributions. That established, I really liked the display that barricaded the D.J. Lombardo Student Center this week. I don’t know how it you could have missed it, but if you did, you should know that the display consisted of a fence that blocked off the stairs of the Student Center and that was blanketed by a set of informational posters about American immigration policy. The demonstration was clearly geared towards making people take a harder look at some of the immigration rhetoric that is circulating in American politics, specifically that surrounding the proposed plan by Republican frontrunners to erect a wall between the United States and Mexico. I think that the display provided a very clever, called-for conduit for making a fact-based protest against xenophobic political candidates. The signs gave some great statistics that show just how many people are trying to make a living for themselves as illegal immigrants in the U.S., as well as unmasking the horrid conditions that have forced them to abandon their countries of origin in the first place. The corporeal aspect of it—the physical fence that made people take the side ramps and steps up into the student center—helped make the proposition of a wall seem more foreboding, more real, and more serious. I like this display because Americans’ (hypocritical) aversion to
immigration has been a hotbutton topic for quite a long time, especially at present. When the frontrunner from the Republican Party garners support with a populist-esque rally against undocumented immigrants from southern nations, it is clear that all voting sectors need to be reminded that his rhetoric and his misguided values can have very serious consequences on not only our society, but also on the entire continent. Our votes and our immigration policy have a strong effect on the entire western hemisphere—not just the United States. The American electorate has a pretty important decision to make come November. It is easy to forget that the millions of people that sneak into the Southwestern states do not do so in order to malevolently “steal our jobs,” replace the English language with Spanish or, as Donald Trump believes, rape and murder us hardworking Americans—they come because they have to, because the United States has an economic situation that can help them escape from crippling poverty and instability. It is laudable that there are organizations that are trying to remind voters of their side of the story. This, without a doubt, is a worthy collegiate social statement—it is undeniably a deserving topic and each one of us can do our part to ameliorate it. Contact Ben Gebhardt at bgebhardt18@jcu.edu
discussing my choice of a m a j o r. F o r o u r c o l l o q u i u m he chose “The Ideal of the U n i v e r s i t y ” b y P a u l Wo l f e as our first text. I read the book twice; once just to complete the assignment and a second time hoping to understand at least a modicum of what I had just read. As we discussed the text, Hamilton provoked us to consider why we were in college, what it meant to be an educated person, and what were we going to do with our education. By the end of the semest e r, I w a s l e f t w i t h t h e f a i n t lingering notion that just maybe; there was more to college than finding a job or getting into graduate school. I decided to follow Hami l t o n ’s l e a d a n d i n f l i c t Wo l f e ’s b o o k o n m y s t u dents in the hope of challenging their 21st century v i e w s . W h i l e Wo l f e w a s writing in 1972, he was railing against the very same jaded and self-serving notions. As alumni and students of John Carroll, we are fortunate that among the tenets of our University is a belief that, in the words of the former Superior General
P e t e r- H a n s K o l v e n b a c h , S.J., The purpose in education is to form men and women “for others.” The Society of Jesus has always sought to imbue students with values that transcend the goals of money, fame and success. The goal is to challenge students to reflect upon the value implicat i o n s o f w h a t t h e y s t u d y, to assess values and their consequences for human beings.” Yo u s h o u l d b e c o n f i dent that Carroll will provide you with the skills f o r a m e a n i n g f u l c a r e e r, but go on to ask yourself and your advisor, whether your courses will make you a better and more educated person. As you pursue your education, commit to memory the Carroll Mission “to excel in learning, leadership, and service.” Remember to take time to reflect that our legacy as Carroll alumni and students is more than finding a job; it is to be educated “men and women for others.”
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Univ. Hts – Walking Distance to Campus – 4, 5 and 6 Bedroom houses are available. AC, newer appliances, screened porch, washer and dryer included. Only a few blocks and within walking distance from campus! DON’T WAIT! Lease to begin in June. Call Regis at (216) 374-7164 Nice 2 Family House on Warrensville Rd (Walking distance to JCU). Available for rent June 2016. Appliances, hardwoods, newer windows, partially furnished. 2 additional fully finished rec. rooms in basement. Price is right. Be first to get best!! Call Levy (216) 502-5406 2016-2017 Terrific Duplex very near Fairmount Circle $1200.00 Kitchen, Dish washer, garbage disposal, living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, finished rec room, basement, washer, dryer, and garage. Call Diane 216 990 2711 June 2016 to May 2017 school year. Since 1990 this home has offered young men and women clean and safe residence. A history of graduate and undergraduate students have walked from these steps to campus in 7 minutes. Well maintained and updated year after year. Couches, chairs, dining tables, end tables, dinner ware, all appliances, remote garage, trash, water and sewage, fireplace, finished basement with bar. Cable, Wi-Fi hook ups. This house usually taken quickly. Just bring books, clothes, bed and food. SEMI_OPEN HOUSE. Set up appt with me this Friday, Saturday or Monday (Feb 5,6 & 8) from 4 to 6pm. House is occupied so appointment is necessary. Send email or text with Subject: Meadowbrook House. $1605 - 3 / 4 br / 1.5 bathroom - 1650ft2 Furnished John Carroll Campus Home (3966 Meadowbrook Blvd) Call - RJ Thacker 216-288-0028 House for rent in south Euclid. 3 beds 2 full baths. Central a/c, free water/sewer. Minutes from campus! Please call 440488-9863 Warrensville Duplex, 5 minutes from JCU, available for 20162017. Each floor has 3 bedrooms, large closets, completely remodeled, hardwood, 2.5 baths each floor, living dining and sun rooms, large kitchen, appliances, C/A, washer/dryer, 2 car garage, 4 parking spaces. Each floor $1,150 + utilities and security deposit. Lawn Care included. Call Alex 216-994-2057
Questions or Concerns about Ads in The Carroll News? Email Michael Hurley carrollnewsads@gmail.com To make an appointment, send an email as well. 2 3-bed/1-bath units available for 2016-17 school year. Each unit is $1,000/mo. Water/sewer included. Willing to rent units separately to two groups or entire house to one group of 6 students. Approximately 1 mile from campus. Call/text @ 216-536-4148. 4 bed 2 bath house available for rent in South Euclid. Only 1.3 miles away from JCU. Includes laundry, A/C, dishwasher. $1500/ mo. Available July 1. Call or text Todd at 216-3383000 for details.
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House for rent in South Euclid. 3 beds 2 full baths. Central a/c, free water/sewer. Minutes from campus! Please call 440-488-9863
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House for rent in south Euclid. 3 beds 2 full baths. Central a/c, free water/sewer. Minutes from campus! $1100/mo Please call 440-488-9863
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Oversized 3 bedroom duplex in walking distance to campus. Finished basement and two car garage. Water and sewer utilities are included.$325 per person. Email Jack at jack.marinelli@gmail.com
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