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The CN’s senior class says goodbye, p. 11

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Earthquake in Nepal kills over 4,000, p. 8

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New class combines immersion with Salvadoran history Laura Bednar Campus Editor

During the fall semester of the 2015-2016 school year, there will be a theology and history class entitled, “Salvadoran Witnesses: the Ongoing Struggle for Justice in Church and Country.”

Professor for the class Anne McGinness, campus minister for small faith communities and immersions, reflected on the course with a quote by Fr. Peter Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., who said, “When the heart is touched by direct experience, the mind may be challenged to change.”

The class will not only focus on the four churchwomen who performed service for the poor in El Salvador, but will include an immersion for direct experience with the culture and people of the country. President of the University, the Rev. Robert Niehoff, S.J., thought of the idea of sending a delegation to El Salvador and from there a class was formed.

“I felt a calling to explore more about the connection,” said McGinness. She felt a strong connection to the class because one of the churchwomen, Dorothy Kazel, worked in McGinness’ alma mater, Beaumont High School. The churchwomen also died on December 2, 1980: McGinness’ birthday.

The churchwomen were Maryknoll nuns Ita Ford, Maura Clarke; Ursuline nun and Clevelander Dorothy Kazel and lay missionary and Clevelander, Jean Donovan. These women dedicated their lives to the victims of the Salvadoran civil war. They fought for dignity among the people and taught them to read and pray.

Kazel and Donovan even acted as a chauffeur service by taking the wounded to clinics to avoid death squads, moving widows and children to safe areas and taking food supplies to people who had fled their homes. Donovan and Kazel worked in the same Church of the Immaculate Conception in La Libertad. Ita Ford worked with Emergency Refugee Committee in Chalatenango to work with those hurt in the war. Maura Clarke’s focus was also on helping the refugees.

The class will not only focus on the churchwomen but will also pose questions about the role of government during the civil war, the institution of fair trade and why the cycle of poverty still exists. McGinness said the class explored the question: “What

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This mural of the Jesuit martyrs was photographed on a John Carroll University immersion trip in May 2014. can we as citizens of the world do about unjust social structures?”

The class counts for a theology and history credit as well as an international course. To be accepted into the class, students had to apply through the immersion office in the campus ministry departSee SALVADOR, p. 3

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The panel included Ryllie Danylko ‘14, Chris Esparza-Rivero ‘10, Mansfield Frazier and Joe Cimperman ‘92. radio show host Mansfield Frazier. Carrie controversial topic as the audience listened Ellen Liebenguth Assistant Arts & Life Editor Buchanan, a JCU communications profes- intently. Everyone agreed that there are sor, moderated the event. The only person some police officers who use excessive Police brutality: Two words that represent missing was former police chief and current force and abuse power upon people of a what continues to plague this nation with Public Safety Director Mike McGrath. His different race. accusations, videos and stories of senseless perspective would have provided more to Chris Rivero, a law student and JCU violence and racism. At the Society of Pro- the other side of the story if he had legally alum, spoke about his own traumatic exfessional Journalists’ “Police Force and the been allowed to speak. perience with the police on New Years Eve Media” program held Wednesday, April 22 “It is important for us to remember, when five years ago. He clearly struggled with at John Carroll University, these two words we are thinking about media coverage of what had happened that night, when several supplied the topic of the evening. police issues, that there are many occa- police officers had ganged up on him and The panel included City Councilman sions on which the police cannot speak for his friend with his girlfriend as a witness.

Joe Cimperman, Northeast Ohio Media themselves,” Buchanan said in introducing He “pulled the card” that he went to school Group reporter Ryllie Danylko, law student the panel. with the police chief Mike McGrath’s son Chris Esparza-Rivero, and columnist and The panelists took turns speaking on the See POLICE, p. 3

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Campus Briefs “The Delay” documentary screening

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“The Delay” is a student-produced documentary about racism, produced by JCU students and part-time lecturer of philosophy Christina Rawls.

The showing will be on May 1 at 6 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology.

A small part of the documentary focuses on a letter written to Martin Luther King Jr. in 1964. The letter was suspected to be written

by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the F.B.I. and told King to commit suicide.

Beverly Gage, professor at Yale University discovered the letter. In 2014, exactly 50 years since its writing, the letter was brought to public attention. Full and partial photos of the redacted letter will be shown.

This event is free and open to all students and faculty.

“Avengers”-inspired Comic Con celebration

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HUMANS OF JOHN CARROLL A weekly feature about the people who make up the JCU community

Brianna Lazarchik

Madeline Smanik Campus Editor

When senior Brianna Lazarchik found out she had been selected as this year’s Millor Orator at commencement, she was thrilled to reach her goal.

“I’ve wanted this for four years,” said Lazarchik. “I’m still speechless, thinking about it.”

Every year at John Carroll University’s commencement ceremony, one graduating senior gives a speech. After submitting their proposed speeches, a small group of students are selected as finalists. The applicants then audition in front of a committee before one of them is selected as that year’s Millor Orator.

Lazarchik, an economics major and a Catholic studies minor, described her speech as reflective of her experience at JCU. “It was inspired by everything I’ve been through and everything my friends have been through over the years,” Lazarchik said about her speech.

“I really honestly wrote it trying to play on the idea that everybody – whether they like it or not – everybody has gained something from being here at John Carroll,” Lazarchik said. She explained that she wants her classmates, even those who were involved in different activities than her, to be able to relate to her speech.

“I tried to touch on a lot of different things in order to really reach out to a lot of different people,” she said.

Lazarchik articulated her advice for incoming first-year students.

“Trust in who you are. I think that that’s one thing I’ve learned, more than anything over these four years, that everybody is a different person,” she said. “And nobody should be expected to be like anybody else. Nobody has to grow up to be what their friends think they should be. Nobody has to grow up to be what their parents tell them. I think that everybody is given their own weirdness, their own skills, their own type of people that they work best with, and all those things. And that’s awesome.”

In her time at JCU, Lazarchik has been involved in Campus Ministry, including various retreats and music ministry. She also worked as a tour guide and served on the leadership team for the Carroll Faith Communities. Lazarchik participated in student government for two years.

Lazarchik repeatedly emphasized her appreciation for the unique community of people at JCU. “You get people who will tell you what you need to hear when you don’t want to hear it, and you have people who will support you no matter what,” she said. “You have the ability to build a family for yourself here. It’s not just a place [where] we go to school.”

She also speculated about life post-graduation.

“Sometimes I get worried that people in the real world aren’t like people at John Carroll,” said Lazarchik. “I have met so many genuinely wonderful people who have really given my life a lot of shape.”

After graduation, Lazarchik will participate in a year or two of service at St. Martin De Porres High School in Cleveland. She said she might pursue a master’s degree in education.

“I’m an economics major, but I’ve always had a very strong

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Senior Brianna Lazarchik was recently selected to be the Millor Orator at this year’s commencement. interest in education,” she said.

“I’ve done a lot of service related to education over the years, and I did my thesis on education in New Orleans,” said Lazarchik.

She cited her immersion trip to New Orleans in January 2015 as the inspiration for her thesis topic.

When asked what surprised her most about JCU, she said, “I didn’t think you could love a place as much as I love it here.”

Lazarchik, a Pittsburgh native, met this year’s commencement speaker, chair of the JCU Board of Directors Dave Short, when he hosted an event in Pittsburgh for students who had been accepted to JCU. “I’ve met him a couple times since then,” she said. “He’s a very inspiring speaker.”

Lazarchik said that she is really thankful to have met her fellow students in the class of 2015.

“I know that this is an amazing group of people. To be the person that’s going to get to stand up there [at commencement] – it’s surreal. It’s incredible,” she said. “It’s such an honor and I still don’t think I’m going to really believe it until it’s happening. And I may not even believe it then.”

JCU student wins entrepreneurship competition

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The Residence Hall Association will be hosting a “Comic Con” themed night in preparation for the screening of the new film, “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

This event takes place on Thursday, April 30 and begins with a showing of the film, “The Avengers” in the LSC Conference Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center at 6 p.m. The showing will include food and trivia.

After the movie, a limited number of students will be taken to the premiere of the new movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron” at 9:15 p.m.

With any questions, contact Shannon Poppe at spoppe17@jcu.edu.

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Junior Matt Sokol, center, accepts a $1,000 award from Entrepreneurs Association judges Mark Roshon, Judy Brenneke, Bob Valente, and Bill Ayars.

Campus Safety Log

April 25, 2015 At 3:25 a.m., a female reported being harassed and inappropriately touched by four males in Pacelli Hall.

April 24, 2015 At 3:04 p.m., a student in the RecPlex locker room reported $27 stolen from his wallet. The wallet was stored in an unsecured locker.

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.

Junior communication major Matt Sokol recently won a regional competition for his business idea. Sokol developed an idea for a type of paint specifically for the bottoms of boats. The paint is intended to be environmentally friendly and durable.

Sokol won the IdeaLab competition at John Carroll University on Monday, March 23 and received an award of $1,000. Sokol went on to win the regional IdeaLab competition on Tuesday, March 31 and received a $5,000 award.

UHPD Crime Blotter

April 18, 2015 At 4:22 p.m. a man was stopped on South Belvoir Rd. for a violation and was cited for expired plates and driving under suspension. The man also had an outstanding warrant in Shaker Heights and was handed over to officials.

April 17, 2015 At 4 p.m., resident of Meadowbrook Blvd. reported a theft. From an unlocked car, thieves stole an Amazon Kindle Fire and a Lenovo laptop valued at $1,300.

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

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ment. “First, we filled out an online application which asked us to reflect on different aspects of the immersion program: community, spirituality, social justice, service, and education.”

Then, “the program leaders Anne McGinness and Andy Costigan met with each applicant for a face to face interview,” said junior Emily Williams.

“I wanted to go to El Salvador because of my experiences in Nicaragua, and my desire to do post graduate service in Central America.” said sophomore Marissa Panzarella. “I am excited to take the class to have a really good understanding of the country before I get there.”

While in El Salvador from Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2015 students will stay with native families in homestays. “It is when they meet the people that [the experience] comes alive,” said McGinness. The class will honor the 35th anniversary of the death of the churchwomen as well as visit sweatshops, explore fair trade issues and meet with government officials to get both sides of the political spectrum of El Salvador.

“As a student coordinator, I hope to walk with my group and journey with them as we struggle with injustice, and join in solidarity our Salvadoran brothers and sisters.” said Williams.

The class will have an opportunity to visit “Universidad Centro Americano” or Central American University, the Jesuit University in El Salvador. They will visit the site on campus where six Jesuits and their two housekeepers were killed in 1989. The trip originally cost $1,950, but after sponsorship from the office for Mission and Identity, the trip will now cost each student $750.

While the focus of the class is on the churchwomen, the end result is to have students take action and respond to social injustices. Which is, as McGinness explained, “The heart of the Jesuit mission.”

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Students sit in a classroom visited by JCU immersion trip participants in May 2014.

Q&A with Beaudry Award winner John Barrett -Interview by Mary Frances McGowan, Managing Editor

The Carroll News: How did JCU help you embody what it means to be a “Beaudry Award Winner”?

John Barrett: Carroll provided opportunities. I came here to grow as a student, a leader and as a man of faith, and JCU gave me opportunities in each field to evolve into the man I wanted to be. This is an environment where others are so committed to the same fields, so classmates teachers and a directors really inspired me to always give my all.

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CN: What would you say to future or current John Carroll students about what it means to be a “man or woman for and with others” or fulfilling our Jesuit, Christian mission?

JB: It means accepting the gift of God’s love in your life. Once you have accepted that gift, you realize that your life isn’t all about you, it’s for the greater community.

We are called to share the gift of love with everybody that we meet, we are to empty ourselves in love, kindness and service to others.

CN: Looking back on your four years here, what is your fondest memory of your time here at Carroll?

JB: The first one is community day for the immersion trip program my freshman year. I was really nervous that I didn’t choose the right school the majority of my first year here, and that day I looked around and I realized that I was

surrounded by good people that cared about the same things I did, and were people that I wanted to be. Second, was last year’s graduation. Looking around at all my friends graduating, their families and even people that still go here, it made me realize what a meaningful place John Carroll is. That gave me the opportunity to go into my senior year knowing that I wanted to make the best of this experience.

CN: Do you have any advice to JCU students about fulfilling what it means to be a Beaudry Award winner?

JB: Just be yourself. It’s not about winning an award, it’s about growing into person.

From POLICE, p. 1 to save both his and his friend’s life.

“I thought I was going to die,” said Rivero of his ordeal. “I thought my friend was going to get shot and my girlfriend was going to witness it all.”

Rivero’s story is only one of many that deserve to be heard. Danylko, a reporter whose crime stories can be read on www.cleveland.com, seeks out such stories and communicates them to the public. During her senior year at JCU, Danylko was managing editor of The Carroll News.

“Doing that coverage was mind-blowing,” said Danylko about speaking to victims.

She described several examples racism in police aggressiveness including a couple that had been pulled over that ended with the man getting out of his car and then severely beaten and then another boy, sixteen-years-old, shot in the back as he had run from the police.

It also is important, however, to remember these policemen who had treated Rivero in this way or the “cowboys” trying to catch bad guys, as Frazier called them, only represent a minority of the police force, he stressed. But they are destroying the reputations of all police officers.

Frazier stressed that because the better officers do not speak up, the entire field of individuals is blamed for the actions of a few.

“Let me be clear. Probably 95 percent of the police in America are good, decent and hardworking individuals that go out and do a tough job and do it very well. The mistake they make is that they protect the five percent that make them look bad,” added Frazier.

Councilman Cimperman offered his own example of City Council’s Public Security Committee’s listening tour around the city, a series of meetings where officers and citizens were coming together and communicating with one another, even after the meetings ended. He said this was evidence that reconciliation is possible if everyone listens to each other’s part in the story.

“As the community was venting and, rightfully, talking about the issues causing a lot of pain, every one of the meetings we had, had police officers there. I kept watching the young police officers watching people speaking, and they were all nodding their heads. You get it. You are here, listening,” Cimperman said, addressing the police who did this.

Several JCU students had their own reactions to the subject matter during a question and answer period.

Junior Ally Vonderau asked, “Are body cameras on policemen effective?”

Frazier responded with an answer that emphasized police secrecy: “No, because they will not release the footage anyway.”

Another student, sophomore Bill Sowers, asked, “Should the police be engaging the youth?”

The panelists agreed that the police should be interacting more with youth and creating a sense of community to improve relations between officers and citizens.

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Carrie Buchanan, professor in the Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, moderated the event.

Finally, senior Ashley Bastock asked, “What are your thoughts on having a conversation [with minority children] about interacting with a police officer?”

Frazier described the talk African-American parents say they must have with their children about how to behave when stopped by police, even if the police officer is rude or provocative.

In light of recent events involving Freddie Gray and the riots occurring in Baltimore, this conversation is more important than ever and it is more crucial than ever for Americans to discuss the topic of police brutality with each other and the communities that they live in.

Editor’s Note: Visit jcunews.com to view complete video of the panel discussion.

Campus Calendar : April 30 - May 6

Thursday

Stress free finals event in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center Atrium from 9-11 p.m.

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Finals breakfast and bingo Men’s Baseball game vs. in the Schott Dining Hall Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio at from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

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Mass in the St. Francis Chapel at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Rhapsody Blue and The Sweet Carrollines join forces at “A Cappella Combined Concert”

JCU celebrates another rocking Carroll Fest

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Morgan Osheka

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Soloist junior John Park and Rhapsody Blue sing “For the Longest Time” as part of the A Cappella Combined Concert with The Sweet Carrollines held in the Dolan atrium.

Family, friends and alumni gathered in the Dolan atrium on Wednesday, April 22 to watch the A Cappella Combined Concert, featuring Rhapsody Blue and The Sweet Carrollines, with special guests Streaks in Key. The two hour long performance highlighted the a cappella talent at John Carroll University and wrapped up their musical season.

Rhapsody Blue opened the show with the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by Billy Joel’s upbeat song, “For the Longest Time,” featuring soloist junior John Park.

The all-male a cappella group continued their first act with song selections including Neon Trees’ “Everybody Talks,” with soloist junior Kevin Vogl and “Take It Easy” by the Eagles with soloist sophomore Vinh Trinh.

Sophomore Brian Holler stole the crowd’s heart as he, and the rest of Rhapsody Blue, serenaded sophomore and Sweet Carrolline, Amy Awadalla with The Temptation’s “My Girl.”

Freshman Nick Imbrogno brought the house down with his heartfelt performance of Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart” and incredible vocals with “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk.

The Sweet Carrollines then hit the stage, starting things off with their powerful rendition of “Mama Who Bore Me” from the Broadway musical, “Spring Awakening.”

The Sweet Carrollines performed three additional songs including Sarah Bareilles’ “Love Song,” with soloist freshman Kristen Creneti and “My Boyfriend’s Back” by The Angels, while junior Jackie DiFrangia, along with freshman Laura Matteo, sang Carrie Underwood’s “Good Girl” as a duet.

To conclude the first act, seniors Rachel Distler, Karyn Adams, Meg Silvka and Colleen Williams sang Beyoncé’s “Halo” as a tribute to the graduating members of The Sweet Carrollines.

To keep the audience entertained during intermission, JCU’s co-ed a cappella group, Streaks in Key performed One Republic’s “Counting Stars,” with soloist Meg Silvka featuring sophomore Emily Koritzer.

Rhapsody Blue kicked off the second act with Sam Cook’s “Wonderful Word,” lead by John Park and Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” with soloist sophomore Silas Ifeanyi, while Brian Holler returned with another solo performance singing Bastille’s “Pompeii.”

Rhapsody Blue then asked alumni members to join onstage for the singing of “Good Ol’ A Cappella,” followed by a moving rendition of Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” Seniors Chris Shahen, Christian Cronaur, Scott Stewart and José Esparza brought plenty of energy singing Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music,” and impressed the audience with their closing 90’s medley compilation.

The Sweet Carrollines graced the stage one last time, singing their “Cups” medley, followed by Elton John’s “Your Song,” with soloists Meg Silvka and sophomore Maria Mikhail.

The Sweets added a Disney song to their set list with “I Won’t Say (I’m In Love)” from the movie “Hercules,” featuring soloist Jackie DiFrangia, while sophomore Ta’Shaun Dorsey and freshman Sarah Grizard sang a duet version of “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse.

The Sweet Carrollines closed the show with a mashup of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space,” featuring sophomores Christina Rozman and Amy Awadalla and freshman Laura Matteo as soloists.

Members from Rhapsody Blue and The Sweet Carrollines shared their thoughts about the concert.

Junior and President for The Sweet Carrolines, Jackie DiFrangia, said, “Collaborating with others is always a challenge, but I’m lucky that Brian Holler, the Vice President and Music Director of Rhapsody, was there to help me out. Between the two of us, we were able to plan and execute a concert that hasn’t been matched in recent JCU a cappella history. I couldn’t wait to show off what we learned this semester to the tangible energy in Dolan. I haven’t witnessed anything like that before this concert.”

“My favorite part about our concert was the fact that we teamed up with The Sweet Carrollines,” said freshman and member of Rhapsody Blue, Richie Jenkins. “It’s always nice to see JCU a cappella groups come together on campus. Other than that, my favorite Rhapsody songs were ‘I Won’t Give Up’ and the 90’s medley because I think it’s really amazing to hear everyone’s unique sound compiled into one song.”

Sophomore and Sweet Carrolline, Marie Mikhail concluded, “The concert was such a blast. I am so lucky to be a part of such an amazing group of girls.”

Many hope that Rhapsody Blue and The Sweet Carrollines will continue to perform combined concerts in the future.

Pakinam Moussa With cooperative weather and numerous volunteers, SUPB’s Carroll Fest took place in Keller Commons on Saturday, April 25.

Offering many activities and events for students to get involved, Carroll Fest provided entertainment throughout the evening. The entire event was free to students.

Among the freebies were merchandise including T-shirts and water bottles, in addition to free food, including a cook out, barrio tacos, hot chocolate, East Coast Custard and a truck serving Italian foods.

Activities offered to students including tie-dye T-shirt stations and playing Frisbee or cornhole on the quad. Musical entertainment was provided for the evening by local band performances, including “Item,” “Evolution,” “Sweepyheads” and “Northrun Whale.”

Some JCU students who took part in the festivities shared their thoughts about the event.

As she tie-dyed a T-shirt, freshman Melissa Salinas said, “Carroll Fest is very lively. This is my first time here, and I am going to stay here as long as I can. Also, the food smells so good.”

Senior Dina Hanna said, “This is my fourth time here at Carroll Fest. I love this event so much because everybody is so energetic. My favorite activity is the tie-dye station, and I usually come at different times to try multiple activities.”

“This is my first time here at Carroll Fest,” said sophomore Nickencia Weaver.

“It is really cool, and the loud music woke me up, so I decided to come and see what was going on. I really enjoy the music, and the food is awesome.”

Junior Ghada Abu-Shaweesh, caught eating ice-cream from the East Coast Custard truck, said, “This is my second time to attend Carroll Fest. I like the bands that are playing, and I am looking forward to all the other activities. I am really enjoying the day and think this is a great way to relax and see everybody energized before finals.”

If you missed the opportunity to attend Carroll Fest, mark your calendars for next year, because it is a great way to relax and have fun while getting ready for finals.

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Students gather on Keller Commons to watch their favorite bands.

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Freshman Melissa Salinas and friends tie-dye T-shirts at Carroll Fest.

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“Evolution,” one of many bands, performed live music at Carroll Fest.

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2015 Summer Movies List - Compiled by Ellen Liebenguth Assistant Arts & Life Editor

Tomorrowland

Insidious Chapter 3

Jurassic World

Inside Out

Friday, May 22 Starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson

Friday, June 12 Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard

Friday, June 5 Starring Dermot Mulroney and Stefanie Scott

Friday, June 19 Starring Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling

TED 2

Terminator Genisys

Minions

Marvel’s Ant Man

Fantastic Four

Hitman: Agent 47

Friday, June 26 Starring Seth McFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried

Friday, July 10 Starring Sandra Bullock and Chris Renaud

Friday, Aug. 7 Starring Kate Mara, Miles Teller, Jamie Bell and Michael B. Jordan

Wednesday, July 1 Starring Emily Clarke and Arnold Schwarznegger

Friday, July 17 Starring Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly

Friday, Aug. 28 Starring Zachary Quinto and Rupert Friend

Information from MovieInsider.com.

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Fast Break

Baseball

Doring leads JCU to game two victory with complete game Joe McCarthy

Assistant Sports Editor

Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

The AL Central is Tiger Town

I am a die hard fan of the Detroit Tigers, and I am proud of it.

As most Cleveland fans have seen, it has been fairly easy to be a Detroit fan over the past decade as the Tigers have dominated the AL Central pretty much exclusively since 2006.

I don’t expect that to change.

Coming into the 2015 season, I was pretty shocked at just how optimistic everybody was about the Cleveland Indians. For whatever reason, it seemed the Indians had taken the role as the “underdog favorite” of the new MLB season.

Sure, Cleveland has some nice young pitchers and a few young bats who could break out, but what has the Tribe shown anybody to prove they can win a World Series?

They didn’t even make the playoffs last year.

I think AL Cy Young (best pitcher in league) winner Corey Kluber is the real deal, and Trevor Bauer has really impressed, but it’s hard to call the Tribe anything other than disappointing so far.

The Royals, last year’s AL Pennant winner, continue to be completely overlooked despite a hot start. While I don’t think they can overtake the Tigers, I still don’t understand why people continually, and seemingly unanimously, chose the Indians to finish ahead of them.

The Twins and the White Sox are most likely going to be non-factors throughout the entire season as both teams are still probably a couple years out from making some noise.

Then there are the Tigers, who are probably the best team in baseball right now, despite losing one of their aces Justin Verlander for the first month of the season, and losing their closer, Joe Nathan, for the entire year.

Their bats, while quieting down a bit in the last few games, have been as good, if not better, than expected.

The 2-6 batting order of Ian Kinsler, Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, J.D. Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes is the best in baseball and, despite lingering injuries to both Cabrera and V-Mart, hasn’t let up in it’s relentless attack on opposing pitchers.

The Tigers have won 4-of-4 series against AL Central opponents, including two against the Indians.

I think, in the near future, a team like the Indians or the Royals could overcome Detroit and become the power of the AL Central division, but not yet.

Coming into 2015, the talk was the same as it was heading into 2014, and even 2013. People claimed that Detroit was too old and their window was closing fast.

That said, here we are. A month in and Detroit is the best team in baseball with five quality starters and one of the best lineups in baseball.

Having young guys is fun, but I like winning more.

Contact Jacob Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu

The Carroll News

A windy Saturday afternoon welcomed back the baseball alumni to Schweickert Field for the final double header on the John Carroll University regular season schedule.

The visiting Marietta College Pioneers came into the double header trailing the Blue Streaks in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings by only two games.

Splitting the double header helped JCU stay ahead of Marietta in the final parts of the regular season, dropping game one 0-5 and winning the second 2-1.

The double header also marked Senior Day for the seven graduating from JCU baseball.

Junior pitcher Aaron Lapaglia got the nod for game number one, going seven innings and giving up

11 hits and three earned runs. The right-hander strike out seven in his campaign before senior Tyler Ferretti came on in relief.

John Carroll only managed to grab eight hits in the opening game, led by junior first baseman Tyler Gentile (2-4) and senior Mark Huddle (2-4). Both Gentile and Huddle are ranked in the top five for the OAC win batting average.

Gentile now stands third with a .405 average while Huddle is not far behind in fifth with a .403 mark.

The 0-5 loss was helped by OAC leading RBI earner senior Ryan Hanahan and starting pitcher junior Christian Herstine for Marietta.

Hanahan went 2-4 with an RBI in game one while Herstine went the distance for a complete game shutout by only giving up eight hits and earning eight strikeouts. The loss drops Lapaglia to 4-1 on the year.

Inside the Box Score April 19: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MC 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 JCU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W: Herstine (5-3)

L: LaPaglia (4-1)

April 19: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JCU 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 W: Doring (9-0)

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Game two would prove to be much different for the Blue and Gold. Senior pitcher Drew Doring made a memorable day for himself, going the distance while only giving up three hits.

Doring improves to an OAC leading 9-0 record and to a leading 82 strike outs in the conference with three in the game against Marietta.

Doring held a Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information no-hitter through the sixth for the Senior Andrew Doring continued his perfect Blue Streaks, but season, tossing a complete game 3-hitter in JCU’s 2-1 win over Muskingum on Satuday. struggled early.

Command issues led to Doring walking the first two Jacob Schriner all went 2-3 in game batters for Marietta and junior Tyler number two. Senior Mark Huddle Packanik brought in the lone run for also managed to reach base in both Marietta on a fielder’s choice single. games of the double header, meanThe run coming in the first would be ing the senior has reached base in the only one for the Pioneers who 31 games this season; the longest held John Carroll to two scores in streak of the team. Sabatino is second on the team, reaching base in the second game.

Tied at one, junior David Crow- 22 straight games and extends to a ley lined a one-out triple to put the 22 game hitting streak.

JCU finishes 7-7 at home this go ahead runner aboard. Two batters later, sophomore James Molnar year and tied for second in the OAC. Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks came through with a single to score Crowley and take the lead in the returned to action on Wednesday, seventh. That was all the run support April 29 against cross-town rival Doring needed to finish off the game Case Western Reserve University and secure a 2-1 win for the home for a double-header. Head to jcusports.com for a full box score and Blue Streaks in game number two. game recap.

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Softball

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the Pioneers 5-0.

Sophomore Ann Marie Kirchner took the mound for the Blue and Heading into a two-game set Gold and tossed a complete game, with Marietta College on Sunday, six-hit shutout while striking out April 26, the John Carroll Univer- five on the afternoon. sity softball team needed to take Kirchner touched on how much care of business if they were to this year has meant to her, saying, clinch a bid to the Ohio Athletic “Personally, I am very proud of Conference Tournament. myself.”

The Blue Streaks’ victories, She continued, “I didn’t play along with a few other teams’ loses last year and so it took a lot of hard around the OAC, allowed the Blue work over the summer and in the and Gold to squeak into postseason off season to get to where I wanted play once again. to be. I’m so happy that I’m able to Game one in Marietta, Ohio was contribute to our team in this way.” all JCU, as the Blue Streaks shut out At the plate, junior Taylor Tercek, sophomore Lauren Cianciolo and senior Ashlee Unrue all contributed RBIs in game one.

Game two was a much tougher task for the Blue Streaks, but at the end of the game the result was the same: a victory for JCU. Senior Rachel Byrnes took the mound for the Blue and Gold, and was playing from bePhoto courtesy of JCU Sports Information hind right away as Taylor Tercek played a big part in JCU’s Marietta’s Kerwood hit a homerun to sweep on Sunday, April 26, contributing dead-center in the two hits, two runs and two RBIs.

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April 18: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JCU 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 MC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W: Kirchner (10-7)

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April 21: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JCU 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 MC 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 W: Byrnes (12-7) first inning, giving the Pioneers their first lead of the afternoon.

Luckily for Byrnes, her teammates had her back and scored four runs in the next half-inning, giving JCU a lead they never relinquished.

Marietta pulled within more than two runs, and the Blue Streaks eventually came out victorious 5-4 after Kirchner came on for the save in the seventh inning.

Kirchner spoke about just how much the sweep meant to JCU ,saying, “The two game sweep was absolutely crucial for our team if we wanted a chance to play in the tournament.”

She continued, saying, “I think we all realized the opportunity we had in front of us and we weren’t going to let it slip by. We have a lot of enthusiasm and confidence going

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With the two-game sweep, the Blue and Gold finished the season at 22-15 (11-7 OAC). Postseason play for the Blue Streaks begins on Friday, May 1 as they travel to Tiffin, Ohio to take on Heidelberg University in the squad’s first game of the OAC Tournament.

Byrnes spoke about the squad’s confidence heading into this weekend’s matchups saying, “Our goals, like every year, are to go undefeated at OACs and get a bid to the NCAA Tournament.”

Byrnes continued, “All of the teams that we will be matched up against this weekend are competitive, but if we play the way that we know how to play, there isn’t a team we can’t beat.”

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Big win propels JCU into OAC Tournament in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament.

The journey ended on Saturday evening with an 11-2 victory over Muskingum University at Don Shula Stadium, but the mission is not over. The Blue Streaks must first defeat Capital University in Bexley, Ohio on Wednesday, April 29 and either Otterbein University of Bald-

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The road to Bexley was a rough one.

The John Carroll University men’s lacrosse team faced adversity, injuries and 15 formidable opponents in a 10-week quest to secure its second consecutive berth

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If the final game of the regular season is any indication, the Blue and Gold are well-prepared for the rigors of the postseason. In a physical battle against the feisty Fighting Muskies, the Blue Streaks controlled the tempo to finish with a 9-6 mark in regular season play.

From start to finish, JCU dominated the Fighting Muskies in nearly every facet of the game. The scoreboard failed to tell the full story, but all in attendance witnessed a concentrated, all-around effort by the Blue and Gold.

Heading into halftime, JCU held a 6-0 lead, thanks to freshman Collin Rice’s hat trick, sophomore Declan O’Grady’s pair of tallies and junior Jack MacLean’s wicked goal in the second. During the first 30 minutes

of play, Muskingum managed just two shots on goal to JCU’s 11.

The second half saw the same results, except with more physical plays. Muskingum committed eight penalties, including a string of six in a row, while JCU was called for five.

Both teams converted on man-up opportunities, as the Blue Streaks scored four tallies and the Fighting Muskies scored both of their goals with man-advantages.

When the dust settled, JCU emerged with an 11-2 victory. An impressive 11 Blue Streaks recorded a goal or an assist in the team’s regular season finale.

Head coach Brian Small touched on just how much the win meant for JCU heading into the OAC Tournament saying, “Saturday’s win was huge. The guys really banded together. As the fans saw, there were some shots taken out there, and our

guys had each other’s backs.”

Small continued, “It was a real team win: the young guys got lots of playing time and really stepped up.

The veteran guys did well. Everyone helped out to get the win. It’s always nice to win the last game, especially at home, and end the regular season on a positive note.”

A similar team effort will be necessary if the Blue Streaks are to achieve a program-first OAC Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth after narrowly missing out last year when they fell to the University of Mount Union in the OAC Tournament final.

Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks returned to action on Wednesday, April 29 in the semifinal round of the Ohio Athletic Tournament against Capital University. Head to jcusports.com for a full box score and game recap.

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22-goal outburst sets up Blue Streaks for postseason Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

Tying the John Carroll University women’s lacrosse record for goal in a game, JCU throttled Muskingum University on Saturday, April 25 in New Concord, Ohio, defeating the Fighting Muskies, 22-3.

It was the fifth time this season that the Blue Streaks eclipsed 20 goals, with the Blue and Gold matching the 22-goal output exactly two weeks prior against Wilmington College.

JCU’s star of the day was freshman Gina Vilsack, who netted a career-high and program-record eight goals in the victory, adding

three assists as well.

Although JCU dominated nearly the entire contest, the first half was as close to a perfect half as the Blue Streaks have played all year, shutting out the Fighting Muskies 11-0. But it was not just the goals where JCU held a healthy advantage, the Blue Streaks also outshot their opposition 25-1 and won the groundball battle, 24-18.

Muskingum scored their first goal of the night with just over 21 minutes left in the second half, halting JCU’s 13-0 scoring run. After allowing their first goal of the game, the Blue Streaks stretched the lead to 18-1 before the Fighting Muskies mustered up another before JCU ended the game with another four

straight goals.

Other Blue Streaks to score in Sunday’s matchup were freshmen Chelsea Jackson (5), Annamae Bolen (3), Rosterita DiMillo (2), Grace Curatolo (2), Meghan Harte (1) and junior Kaley LaForce (1).

After the game, Vilsack touched on what her career-day meant for her, “It was an awesome feeling.

I had a few personal goals that I wanted to achieve by the end of the season, so I knew I had to have a strong performance.”

Vilsack continued, “I couldn’t have done it without some great assists from my teammates.”

With the victory, JCU finished the regular season with a 10-4 record overall and 3-2 record in Ohio

Athletic Conference play, earning them a No. 2 seed in the OAC Tournament, which began play on Wednesday, April 29.

Editor’s Note: The Blue Streaks returned to action on Wednesday,

April 29 in the semifinal round of the Ohio Athletic Tournament against Baldwin Wallace University at Don Shula Stadium. Head to jcusports. com for a full box score and game recap.

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Michele Whiteleather Freshman

Whiteleather helped the Blue Streaks to a fourth place finish in the OAC tournament while scoring a 91 on the final day. The freshman also earned her first AllOAC honors in her performance during the tournament.

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Andrew Doring Senior

Gina Vilsack Freshman

Andrew Britton Freshman

The right-hander pitched a complete game shutout against Marietta to help JCU secure a spot in the OAC tournament on Sunday, April 26.

Only letting up six hits and no runs in game one helped Kirchner to 10-7 on the year.

The senior earned OAC Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season after pitching a complete game on Senior Day, holding a no hitter through the sixth inning and improving to a 9-0 record on the season.

Vilsack led the way for JCU in the squad’s 22-3 win over Muskingum scoring a game high of eight goals, three assists and six ground balls. The freshman now leads the Blue Streaks in goals with 51 on the season.

The freshman helped JCU to achieve fourth in the Ohio Athletic Conference tournament and earned All-OAC honors along the way. A 73 on the final day of the tournament helped Britton to a 77.75 average on the year.

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Deadly earthquake in Nepal kills over 5,000 Carly Cundiff World News Editor

The death toll of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, April 25 reached 5,000. The earthquake also injured approximately 9,000. Multiple aftershocks, including a massive one measuring 6.7 one the Richter scale, hampered humanitarian efforts, according to The New York Times.

The earthquake caused heavy casualties in the densely packed Nepalese capital of Katmandu, as well as at least 17 deaths after the earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest.

Several small villages located in the mountains around the epicenter are believed to be completely destroyed. Rescue efforts in these villages will likely raise the death toll.

The earthquake struck just before noon local time with an epicenter about 50 miles away from Kathmandu. Nearly two dozen aftershocks followed, including a magnitude-6.7 aftershock about an hour after the initial quake, according to NBC News.

Hospitals overflowed with injured people, homes were damaged, phone lines were jammed and roads had gaping cracks running along them.

“The aftershocks keep coming ... so people don’t know what to expect,” said Sanjay Karki, Nepal country head for global aid agency Mercy Corps. “All the open spaces

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in Kathmandu are packed with people who are camping outdoors. When the aftershocks come you cannot imagine the fear. You can hear women and children crying.”

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry asked U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Peter Bodde to release an initial 1 million dollars for humanitarian assistance. USAID, an Americabased humanitarian agency, is also preparing to deploy a disaster response team and is activating an urban search and rescue team to accompany disaster experts.

“To the people in Nepal and the region affected by this tragedy, we send our heartfelt sympathies,” Kerry said in a statement.

The quake was also felt in bordering Southeast Asian countries. Fifty people were killed in the neighboring countries of India, Tibet, and Bangladesh, according to The New York Times.

Dozens of bodies were pulled from Dharahara, the country’s historic ninestory tower that came crashing down during the quake, according to CNN. A backhoe chipped away at the nub left protruding through its crumbled ruins.

One American was killed as a result of the earthquake. Dan Fridenburg, an executive for Google, had been climbing Mount Everest when he was struck down by an avalanche. He had been posting updates to his Facebook and Twitter when the avalanche struck, according to CNN. “We appreciate all of the love that has been sent our way thus far and know his

soul and his spirit will live on in so many of us,” wrote Fridenburg’s sister Megan. “All our love and thanks to those who shared this life with our favorite hilarious strong willed man. He was and is everything to us.”

Numerous countries have pledged aid to the impoverished nation whose economy rests mostly on the tourism brought in by the Himalayan mountains, according to USA Today.

On Sunday, April 26, the Pentagon dispatched a cargo plane with about 70 disasterrelief and rescue personnel and their gear to aid the earthquake-ravaged country. The

United Arab Emirates, Israel, France, Britain and Switzerland also pledged a combined 13 million dollars and hundreds of doctors, nurses and search and rescue workers to the country, as well as building surveyors and water purification experts, according to USA Today.

Israel also sent almost 100 tons of medical and humanitarian supplies. Six hundred Israelis were believed to be in Nepal at the time of the earthquake, and around 150 are yet to be accounted for.

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American hostage killed in U.S. drone strike against al-Qaida base Katelyn DeBaun Editor-in-Chief

United States officials announced on Thursday, April 23 that two hostages were killed in an airstrike against al-Qaida in January.

CIA Director John Brennan told President Barack Obama early last week that American Warren Weinstein and Italian Giovanni Lo Porto were both killed in Pakistan as a result of the drone strike on January 14, 2015, according to CBS News.

Weinstein, who was captured in 2011, and Lo Porto, who was captured in 2012, were being used to shield Ahmed Farouq, an al-Qaida leader.

Farouq—an American citizen--was also killed in the strike.

Five days after the air strike, Adam Gadahn, another American al-Qaida leader, was killed in a drone strike, according to Reuters.

In a statement issued by the White House, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the drone strike was aimed at an al-Qaida compound on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Earnest also stated that the U.S. government did not believe there were any hostages being held in this compound.

According to The Washington Post, Earnest said that Obama did not authorize this drone strike, but rather that it was authorized by U.S. counterterrorism officials who have the authority to do so.

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President Barack Obama announced at a press conference on April 23 that two American hostages held at an al-Qaida compound had been killed in a bombing by U.S. drones.

During a press conference on April 23, Obama said, “As president and as commander in chief I take full responsibility for all our counterterrorism operations including the one that inadvertently took the livers of Warren and Giovanni.”

“I profoundly regret what happened,” Obama continued. “On behalf of the United States government, I offer our deepest apologies to the families.”

Obama also explained that the operation was

“consistent with the guidelines” for counterterrorism strikes. However, he has ordered a full review of the incident.

“It is a cruel and bitter truth that in the fog of war generally and our fight against terrorists specifically, mistakes, sometimes deadly mistakes, can occur,” He said. “But one of the things that sets America apart from many other nations, one of the things that makes us exceptional, is our willingness to confront squarely our imperfections

and to learn from our mistakes.”

CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morrell, former CIA deputy director, said that the deaths of Weinstein and Lo Porto necessitate a review of drone strike procedures.

“I would want to know whether all normal procedures were followed here, number one,” Morrell said when asked how he would carry out a review. “Number two, I would want to know whether there are any new procedures that we need to put into place. And, number three, I’d want to know how…we do a better job collecting intelligence on what’s going on inside these compounds that we’re targeting.”

According to Reuters, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said, “I have much appreciated the transparency of the United States in taking their responsibilities for what happened and the way Obama communicated what happened.”

The Washington Post reported that Weinstein’s wife gave a statement shortly after Obama’s press conference, saying their family was “devastated.”

“We were so hopeful that those in the U.S. and Pakistani governments with the power to take action and secure his release would have done everything possible to do so,” she said. “There are no words to do justice to the disappointment and heartbreak we are going through.”

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

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Kathryn Finneran World News Editor

After 161 days of waiting, the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch on Thursday, April 23, as the first female African American Attorney General, in a 56 to 43 vote. Every Democratic and Independent senator, a total of 46 senators, as well as ten Republican senators voted for Lynch.

Despite this long wait, the 55-year-old North Carolinian has been approved by the Senate and took office on Monday, April 27, 2015.

Ted Cruz, a republican from Texas, was the only senator who abstained from voting.

Cruz has spoken out against Lynch a multitude of times. Allegedly, he did not vote in order to fly back to Texas to attend a fundraising event.

According to Politico, Catherine Frazier, a spokeswoman for Cruz, stated, “He voted against cloture which was the most important vote — once invoked, her confirmation was guaranteed. As you know, Sen. Cruz led the charge to oppose her nomination, in interviews, op-eds and a floor speech today. Those responsible for her confirmation are the ones who voted for cloture,” according to Politico.

A cloture vote forces the Senate to limit the time of debate on a bill for 30 more hours, according to senate.gov.

It took 161 days for Lynch to be approved by the Senate, which is only outlasted by the confirmation of Richard Holbrooke as U.S. ambassador in 1999, which took 176 days, according to senate.gov.

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The first is that Ms. Lynch has stated that she supports President Obama’s executive action regarding immigration, according to The New York Times. This executive action, seen as unconstitutional by many Republicans, will protect around five million undocumented people from being deported.

The second reason is related to an anti-sex trafficking bill, which originally had bipartisan support and of which Lynch is a supporter.

However, once there were changes made to the bill, which included phrasing concerning abortion, many Republicans were hesitant to confirm Lynch as the attorney general. The Republicans wanted to apply Hyde amend-

ment to the bill, which would have prevented any funding to be used for abortions, according to NPR. On April 21, a resolution was confirmed that allowed two streams of money to pay for the bill. One would be the taxpayer money that was subjected to the Hyde amendment, and the other would be criminal fines that would be used for other victim services, according to NPR. Shortly after this bill was approved by the Senate, Loretta Lynch was confirmed as the Attorney General.

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General Petraeus pleads guilty to charges Alexandra Higl Staff Reporter

Retired four-star general and former Central Intelligence Agency director David Petraeus pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of unauthorized removal and retention of classified information on Thursday, April 23. USA Today stated Petraeus disclosed material he had “improperly retained from his time as top military commander in Afghanistan” to his lover and biographer, Paula Broadwell. He was sentenced to two years of probation and must pay a $100,000 fine.

Although Petraeus will not serve time in prison due to a plea deal, the judge increased the amount of the fine originally suggested by the government by $65,000. According to CNN, the judge increased the fine to reflect the seriousness of leaking classified information. USA Today reports that the prosecutor said Petraeus “violated the nation’s trust, and then lied to the FBI.” CNN reports that Petraeus is apologetic, but ready to start anew. “Today marks the end of a two-and-a-half-year ordeal,” said Petraeus when

leaving the Charlotte federal courthouse. “I now look forward to moving on with the next phase of my life.”

According to a timeline published by the BBC, Petraeus and Broadwell met when she was attending graduate school at Harvard University and he was drafting a counterinsurgency manual. Two years later, Broadwell began working on a case study of Petraeus’ military leadership. In 2010, she furthered her research of Petraeus, visiting him in Afghanistan for extended periods of time.

Petraeus retired from the military in the fall of 2011, and was sworn in as director of the CIA. He maintained contact with Broadwell. Former spokesman for Petraeus, Steve Boylan, said the two began the extramarital affair in November 2011. Broadwell’s book, “All In: The Education of General David Petraeus,” was published on Jan. 24, 2012.

Florida socialite Jill Kelly filed a complaint after receiving harassing emails in the summer of 2012, warranting an FBI investigation.

Shortly after that time, the affair between Petraeus and Broadwell ended. Later that summer, the

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Retired U.S. General David Petraeus pled guilty to releasing classified information to his lover and biographer Paula Broadwell. Patraeus will be fined $65,000.

FBI traced the emails Kelly received back to Broadwell. In October of 2012, she told authorities she had an affair with Petraeus, and was forced to turn in her computer which contained classified information. The next day, Petraeus told the FBI he had an affair with Broadwell, but said he never shared the information.

According to the BBC, Broadwell delivered a speech at the University of Denver in October in which she referred to previously unreported information about a deadly attack a month earlier on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. A few weeks later, the White House was informed about the affair, and the general met with President Obama asking permission to resign. The FBI then launched in-depth investigations, searching Broadwell’s house.

After the CIA investigated Petraeus’ conduct, prosecutors determined prison time wasn’t necessary since the information was never disclosed to the public. CNN reports that many are concerned the charge is too lenient. Abbe Lowell, a lawyer whose client was sentenced to prison for leaking information to the media, wrote that the charges showed a “profound double standard.” According to Lowell, “High-level officials (such as General Petraeus, and, earlier, Leon Panetta) leak classified information to forward their own agendas (or to impress their mistresses) with virtual impunity.”

However, others defend Petraeus. Michael O’Hanlon, a friend of Petraeus, acknowledged he should be reprimanded, but didn’t think the charges should have been as severe.

“It’s not like he was giving this to the National Enquirer,” said O’Hanlon in an article from CNN. “The personal shortcomings ultimately, I would hope, will be seen as in the same light as Grant’s whiskey or Eisenhower’s mistress, or whatever else.”

Petraeus must make payments of at least $25,000 a month until the fine is paid in full. He has 14 days from the sentencing to decide if he wants to appeal the charges.

Editor’s Note: Information from CNN, the BBC and USA Today were used in this report.

How C.C. Sees It

Carly Cundiff

World News Editor

Where there is darkness, there is also light

I have been a reporter for the Carroll News for one year now, and as this is the last issue of the year, I wanted to take some time to do something that John Carroll loves to do: reflect.

The first article I wrote for the Carroll News was about Michael Brown and Ferguson, which was before many people even knew what was happening there. I would go on to write about the Ebola crisis, many stories about the Islamic State and finally, in this issue, a story about the deadly earthquake in Nepal.

I have written stories about absolute tragedies. In almost every one of the stories that I have written, someone has been hurt or has died.

And while this past school year has been ripe with stories like these, we cannot dwell on them. Yes, it is important to know what is happening in the world and that knowledge is not usually pretty, but we also need to pay attention to the little things that happen that restore our faith in humanity.

When Malala Yousafzai was shot in an assassination attempt by al-Qaida, she did not let that stop her mission. She continued to persevere and fight for the right of girls everywhere to receive an education. On Oct. 10, 2014, she became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

One year ago, most people would only know the name “Emma Watson” in regard to the Harry Potter franchise. However, on Sept. 20, 2014, she gave an impassioned speech at the United Nations advocating for women’s rights, bringing feminist issues to the world stage.

Finally, in something that sounds like it is out of storybook, James Costello, who was severely injured in the Boston Marathon Bombing, got engaged last year to a nurse he met, Krista D’Agostino, while in treatment at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Even in the darkest of times, there always is a glimmer of light.

Yes, terrible things happened this year.

And yes, it is important that we always know of such things in order to figure out ways to make sure that they never happen again.

But so much good happened in times of so much bad. Malala was shot in the head, but she did not give up. Emma lived in world that she didn’t like, so she worked to change it. James suffered severe burns in a horrible terrorist attack, but without it, he might not have met the love of his life.

We need to take the good with all the bad, but we also need to look for glimmers of hope in otherwise dark times. Bad people are never going to stop doing bad things, and bad things are always going to happen to good people. However, there will still be the Malalas, Emmas and James’ of the world to inspire us and make us better people.

So I encourage all of you to look past the gruesome front page and reports on the 11 o’clock news and try to read something happy and inspirational every day. Not only will it make you happier, but it will also show that the world isn’t as horrible as you might think.

Good luck on finals, have an absolutely fantastic summer doing whatever makes you happy and always notice the light in the darkness.

Contact Carly Cundiff at ccundiff18@jcu.edu.

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– The CN Seniors (Class of 2015) Who are you wearing? Target (pronounced Tar-jay) Celebrity look alike? I thought I was Princess Jasmine when I was little.

Celeb crush? Ben Affleck What TV show would you want to star in? “Gilmore Girls” What award would you want to win? A Tony (I’m a theater geek)

I remember my preschool graduation as if it were yesterday: my five-yearold self practically gushing with joy. (Even though it was mandatory to wear all blue. I, of course, was more of a pink girl.)

All I kept thinking was, “I did it. I survived preschool. I’m one step closing to being a grown up.”

I was the anti-Peter Pan back in the day. I always wanted to grow up. I would fantasize about where I would be in 20 years. Even though, at that time, my future career was a toss up between being a nurse and a Broadway actress. (Alas, I’ve come to terms with the fact I’ll be neither.)

But the tables have turned. Now that I’m practically being pushed out the door into the real world, I’ve regretted my rush to jump into adulthood.

Truth be told, I’m scared to leave the safety of John Carroll – a place I’ve grown to love. I’m terrified of diving headfirst into the uncertainty of the dark, big abyss I’d like to call, “grown-up central.” And, as graduation day rapidly approaches, I’ve wrestled with the fear of falling on my face.

But then, I take a step back and realize there’s a giant support system surrounding me.

And, this support system has been here for four years (and more). So, needless to say, I feel a bit foolish for thinking these selfish thoughts.

Then, these thoughts of self-pity usually transform into feelings of thanks.

And I owe a lot of my thanks to The Carroll News for shaping me into the woman and leader I am today. So, here goes the cliché thank you speech. I apologize if I continue to ramble on even if the music keeps playing and they signal for me to wrap it up and switch to a commercial.

(Warning: Here comes the waterworks.)

To former and current Carroll News staff: Thank you. I’ve been inspired by all the hours, blood, sweat and tears you all put into this paper. Thanks for pushing me to be a better leader, writer and editor.

To Dr. Finucane: Thank you. Thanks for being one of the first friendly faces I met at JCU, being an inspirational director of the Arrupe Scholars Program for three of my years on campus and for encouraging me to get involved in campus media.

To Dr. Buchanan: Thank you. You’ve been one of my greatest mentors at John Carroll University. Thanks for your words of wisdom and encouragement over the years. I’m going to miss your classes and dropping by your office for our occasional chats.

To Bob Noll: Thank you. Bob, I don’t know where to even start. Not only were you one of the best professors and mentors I’ve had, but you’ve always believed in me and shown me kindness. And, as simple as that sounds, sometimes this sort of kindness and encouragement can be hard to find.

To my best friend and bro, Joe Ginley: Thank you. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you over the last year and some change. You’ve made me laugh during some of the most trying times, been a shoulder to lean on, a person to throw red pens at when I got slaphappy (thanks for being a champ) and been one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. Joe, you’re like the little brother I never had. I can’t wait to see the great things you’re going to do in the world of journalism. Big things are coming your way, and I couldn’t be prouder.

To my boyfriend (and other best friend), Dale Armbruster: Thank you. It’s crazy to think you’ve been one of my biggest support systems over the past year and have been approximately 370 miles away (give or take). You seriously should get an award for that (or at least a high-five). I probably would’ve lost my sanity if it wasn’t for our late-night newsroom Skype sessions and dance parties. Thanks for the laughs, pep talks and pointing out my typos.

To my parents: Thank you. You’ve always been my number one cheerleaders, and supported my crazy aspirations of pursuing a career in writing. Mom, I’ll never forget when you came to my freshman dorm room with freshly baked brownies to celebrate my first published article in the paper. Dad, thanks for the philosophical talks that would spark some of the greatest Higl’s Squiggles column ideas. To both of you, thanks for always showing up to everything I do with pompoms in hand, listening to me rant on the phone for hours and assuring me I won’t have to live in a box and eat ramen for the rest of my life.

And, most importantly, to my readers: Thank you. I’ve been overwhelmed by all the support you’ve shown me through emails and face-to-face and over the phone conversations. These columns would just be words on a page without you.

You make the writing come to life. If my writing sparks conversations, debate and criticism, I’ve done my job. But, this is impossible without you.

And this feeling of thanks trumps my feeling of fear of the unknown. So, to my fans and haters, I say thank you, and farewell for now.

Who are you wearing? American Eagle from 7 years ago Celebrity look alike? Gwyneth Paltrow Celeb crush? Andy Samberg What TV show would you want to star in? “Law and Order” What award would you want to win? Any Nobel Prize

Here it is. My absolute final column for The Carroll News. That last one was a fake out. This is it.

Like most of my fellow seniors, I’m going to take this final opportunity to express my most sincere gratitude to everyone who has helped get me to this point.

First and foremost, I have to give a shout-out to the crazy kids that got me started in this newspaper – my former co-editors, Clara Richter and Nick Wojtasik. Even though chances are that they won’t read this, I am obliged to express how important they were in my success at John Carroll. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but if they hadn’t asked me to join the Op/Ed team over two years ago, I might not even be writing this column right now. “Goodness Gracious” may have never existed. It’s important for me to reflect on these small moments and choices, which may have seemed insignificant at the time but ultimately have lead me to an overwhelmingly satisfying exit from John Carroll.

Next, I owe a tremendous amount of thanks to Tim Johnson, my co-editor/cohort for this past year and a half. I honestly don’t have enough words to explain all the times Tim has been my lifeline at The Carroll News this year. I do have the words to say that I might have actually imploded if not for Tim, who continuously trooped through my antics and calmly handled every bump in the road that came our way. He has incredible editorial writing skills and a sense of humor that keeps everyone sane and happy. Not to mention, he brought on our assistant Madeline Sweeney, who picked up Op/Ed faster than anybody I’ve ever seen. I have the utmost confidence in Madeline and the Op/ Ed team for next year.

Finally, to our beloved advisor, Bob Noll, I also owe an endless amount of gratitude. Bob demonstrates all of the qualities that every campus advisor should have – knowledge, helpfulness, positivity and an insane amount of patience. For anyone who has not yet met this man, you need to drop what you are doing and enroll in one of his classes or start writing for The Carroll News immediately. There is so much to learn from Bob, mostly because of his unbelievably extensive background as well as his kindness and generosity. I cannot imagine this newspaper being where it is today without its fearless leader to continue taking the charge.

Joining The Carroll News was absolutely one of the best decisions I made at John Carroll. Looking back now, during the last week of class in my college career, I can remember how indecisive I was about picking a college. Even after my first year here, I kept thinking about how different my life would have been if I had gone to another school. However, I’ve come to realize that without John Carroll, I may not have been able to foster my passion for communication and journalism. The competition to get a spot on the editing staff at a big state school would have been tough, and, again, there’s no guarantee that Goodness Gracious would have ever existed. I may not have even stayed in the journalism field without the first-hand experience that I gained from The Carroll News.

Additionally, although our news staff continues to evolve each semester, I truly believe that my co-editors were the best team that I could have ever worked with. From my first day as a copy editor, I have continuously witnessed a crazy amount of dedication and perseverance in each editor. It’s still apparent to me how deeply this team cares about producing an award-winning paper.

Plus, I don’t think it has ever been about the awards. I believe that I can speak for the staff here when I say that the end goal has always been to mold students into the best possible journalists, editors and photographers that they can possibly be. This has been accomplished through the late Tuesday nights during which we have all been trained to work under pressure, no matter how difficult and tiresome it may be, to achieve a common end goal.

I can also say that I’ve reached my end goal, at least for the time being. I’m leaving this school in just a few short weeks and I feel so blessed and grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given. I’m so proud of the wonderful people who make up The Carroll News team now, and I know that they will continue to perform above and beyond.

And, lastly, this isn’t goodbye for forever. John Carroll will forever be incomparably special to me, and I’m already looking forward to coming back and visiting. So, with that I say, so long for now!

Photo courtesy of Tim Johnson

Who are you wearing?: No one. That’s cannibalism.

Celebrity look alike?: Air Bud Celeb crush? Katy Perry What TV show would you want to star in? “Cops” What award would you want to win? The Nobel Peace Prize

To be completely honest, I’ve been experiencing serious trouble coming up with any final words to offer at all. Since last spring, I’ve spent considerable idle time thinking about this exact column in this exact issue of the paper. I even started writing a column almost exactly a year ago. But now that I’m here, and I only have one more opportunity to disappoint a captive audience, I find myself without a paddle.

Four years at John Carroll University cannot be stuffed into a few hundred words, and I’ve finally resigned myself to accept that fact.

All my visions of offering some special wisdom to lowly underclassmen have disappeared.

Although it feels as if I just got to John Carroll for the first time, I’m on my way out. In an instant, four, wonderful and irreplaceable years have elapsed. The typical melancholy that defines farewells is almost palpable.

Each time I talk to an old friend or spend time with a new one, I make sure to drink in a little more of the moment and commit a little more to memory. I’d argue that this isn’t an uncommon practice. Parting ways with good friends should never truly be an easy thing.

But accepting these goodbyes after college seems to be harder for me to handle.

The future is uncertain in so many different ways. I’m anxious about that future, nervous about when I’ll be able to see my closest friends next, and reluctant to leave a place I’ve called home for so long.

But John Carroll is a place that nurtures and fosters the growth of its students. It’s unreasonable for me to expect that I, or anyone else, could stay here indefinitely.

John Carroll provides many opportunities for growth, and prepares its students for new chapters in their lives.

And while the feelings of anxiety or sadness over leaving this school can’t be helped, I can appreciate them for what they really mean.

The microcosm of JCU is a special place where people go out of their way to build one another up, serve those in need, and grow intellectually. Of course, it’s hard to leave a place like this.

But in spite of all these good things, JCU only functions as an antechamber to the real world. Here, students discover their talents, hone their skills, and view the world more conscientiously. After four years of growing in these ways, we leave to make a mark on our own corner of the world.

So, yes, it’s sad to be leaving this place. But the cure for graduation blues is simple. Seniors need only to remind themselves of the fact that an entire world waits outside of this campus.

– Photos by Annie Brennan, Layout by Alexandra Higl

Haley Turner

Former Business Manager

Who are you wearing? JCU Athletics Celebrity look alike? Cameron Diaz Celeb crush? Chris Hemsworth What TV show would you want to star in? “One Tree Hill” (If it was still on) What award would you want to win? An Oscar for Best Actress

Ashley Bastock

Former Assistant Sports Editor

Who are you wearing? The Limited Scandal Collection Celebrity look alike? Allison Janney Celeb crush? Jimmy Fallon What TV show would you want to star in? “The West Wing” (For you. Madeline) What award would you want to win? An Emmy

It’s hard to articulate my experience at John Carroll University in a single word or sentence. During my time at Carroll, I have been overwhelmed with feelings of belonging, community, love and happiness; but none of these words do justice to the splendor of being a Blue Streak for the past four years. I can’t express the exhilarating feeling of running a track race through a tunnel of cheering teammates, or the pride my peers and I felt the day we passed Dr. Brossmann’s argument and debate class or the peaceful, joyous feeling of celebrating 9 p.m. mass with my fellow students. I can’t seem to form words to describe the comfort of knowing your best friend is just down the hall and you can lie on their bed and eat M&M’s and complain about your problems until 2 a.m. It’s here that words fail me.

Marina Keegan might not be a name that means a lot to most people, but to me, this is a girl who was able to eloquently say what I struggle with. Keegan graduated from Yale University in 2012 and was tragically killed in a car accident five days after her commencement ceremony. She was a promising, young writer and wrote the essay entitled “The Opposite of Loneliness” for graduation. When reflecting upon her own college experience, Keegan writes, “We don’t have a word for the opposite of loneliness, but if we did, I could say that’s what I want in life. What I’m grateful and thankful to have found at Yale, and what I’m scared of losing when we wake up tomorrow and leave this place.”

I couldn’t agree more. Being at JCU has been a whirlwind of feeling “the opposite of loneliness.” This might be partly because I am constantly surrounded by people; but even when I’m alone, I’m never really lonely because I know how much I am loved and cared for by my JCU family. I am in constant awe of the people I have met here and their talents and strengths. We all know that JCU is a special place and I’d venture to say that 99 percent of that is because of the men and women that walk through the campus each and every day.

Similarly to Keegan, I too am afraid of leaving. I hid my graduation cap and gown because I don’t want to look at it. I refuse to pack up anything until after commencement and the sheer thought of college being over makes my stomach drop and my eyes well up with tears.

I don’t want to lose my view of the Admin Tower or the beauty of campus on a sunny day. What will I do when I can’t call Cabbie D for a ride or spend Sunday morning having brunch at Eat at Joe’s with my favorite people? Change is always scary, but this is utterly terrifying.

So, with graduation quickly approaching, I reflect upon the fact that my life is about to transform into something completely different.

When I move to Pittsburgh this summer, I might indeed be lonely. I’m leaving behind my family, my best friends, the boy that I love: the people that make me feel the opposite of loneliness. I’m embarking on an exciting new journey, but at the same time, it’s frightening to think I might not feel as safe and at home as I do at Carroll.

I suppose I should end this with some bit of advice to the underclassmen. I’m not super wise and sometimes I make really dumb decisions, but I have learned a few things. First, cherish every last bit of it. It’s okay to wish away the homework, tests and papers, but don’t you dare forget to remind yourself how lucky you are to be in such an incredible and supportive environment. Second, don’t overstress yourself. Stay driven, word hard, but don’t sweat the small stuff because it only wastes time. Lastly, love the people you love. Smother them with it. Remind them constantly of how much better your life is because they are in it; because it’s so much better living life feeling the opposite of loneliness.

My time at John Carroll University has been somewhat unexpected. I’ve learned more, both in the classroom and outside of it, than I ever could have imagined. I’ve made friends, I’ve lost friends and now I’m about to begin on a completely different journey entirely.

I set a personal goal for myself when I first came to JCU. For an 18-year-old, it was rather lofty. Most journalism students pick this path knowing it will most likely not lead to a job immediately after graduation, but it is my pleasure to represent John Carroll in a position that holds the namesake of my all-time favorite journalist as the seventh Meet the Press Tim Russert Fellow.

In just a matter of weeks I will pack my bags and move to Washington, D.C. In an even a shorter amount of time, I will pack my bags from my apartment and say goodbye to this JCU chapter in my life.

In my opinion, goodbyes are usually filled with two things: thanks and advice. I’m 22 years old. I have yet to live in the real world, so I don’t feel that I am qualified to dispense advice to the rest of my fellow students. Instead, I would like to take this space to say thank you to those who have helped me get to this point in my life.

I would be remiss if I didn’t first thank my family. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without them, and had they not been so supportive of my dreams and goals, I know achieving my goal of being a journalist would have been much more difficult.

To the staff at this paper, thank you for accepting me with open arms and treating me as one of your own this past year. In particular, thank you to former managing editor Joe Ginley for convincing me to become a staff writer in the first place, and sports editor Jake Hirschmann for letting me be his partner in crime this past year. I could not have asked for a better person to work with.

I’ve also had the distinct pleasure of working at both WJCU and JCTV4. I would like to thank all the other students I worked with in these organizations, especially Dave Schillero, who was a fantastic sports director this past year at WJCU, and always willing to do a broadcast at the drop of a hat.

Thank you to all of my professors and mentors. I spent a lot of time in the Communication Department and will be forever grateful for all the lessons I learned about the media and journalism. Just as importantly, I would like to thank the four political science professors I had, Dr. Birch, Dr. Swearingen, Dr. Mason and Professor Schiavoni, as without them I wouldn’t have the wide ranging knowledge I do about politics to even be qualified for this job ahead.

Thank you to my advisers at our three student media organizations. It’s been great getting to know Bob Noll, Mark Krieger and Lisa Lewis over these past four years, and much like the students, they accepted me with open arms. They also pushed me to be my best. To Lisa especially, you have basically become my JCU mom. Thank you for always being a safe haven, an advice giver, a shoulder to lean on and everything in between.

Thank you to every boss at every internship I have ever had. In each way, you helped me get to this end goal and I am forever indebted. I mean, how many college kids get to talk to LeBron James consistently? You all made that possible for me.

Thank you to anyone who doubted me or my work – you only pushed me further.

Finally, to the John Carroll women’s basketball team and alumni: You are my best friends and my family. Through everything I did at JCU, the majority of my memories relate to basketball. Our team is a special place, and was to me for three years. Not playing this past year was one of the most difficult times of my life. Together we were a part of something special. And to Coach Morrone, thank you for being such a motivational influence in my life, and always pushing me. For the rest of my life, I will go out there and give everyone “40 minutes of hell.”

There are many of you I could list by name, but as you can tell, I’m running out of space. If you’ve watched, listened to, or read my work, thank you.

I said I wasn’t going to give advice, but here’s one small piece: Make sure to thank those who have helped you along your own personal journey.

It has been a wild ride, JCU. Thanks for everything.

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The Carroll News’ Organization of the Year:

The African American Alliance AAA initiatives encourage change on campus Alexandra Higl Grace Kaucic The Carroll News

Collaboration, discussion, confronting political issues head-on and maintaining a family-like feel have been the key components that have shaped the African American Alliance, differentiating the organization from others on John Carroll University’s campus. This past year, AAA made a name for itself by dramatically stepping up on-campus events as well as renewing efforts to reach out to other groups on campus.

However, these changes did not happen overnight.

According to AAA president, junior Mercedes Lewis, the group underwent a drastic transition in a short period of time.

“When I was a freshman, the group was a dying organization,” said Lewis. “Curtis Walker (’13) was in the process of reviving it, but it was a challenge because there was never any framework for what to do.”

During Lewis’ freshman year, the group met for discussionbased meetings and organized open mic nights. However, they wanted to do more.

Once Lewis helped establish a core group of members, AAA rapidly became a more prominent organization. Establishing an executive board was key to its growing success, and also engaged its members in a unique way.

“Being on the AAA Board has enhanced my college experience tremendously,” explained junior Tyra Sadler. “We have a new, diverse path on John Carroll’s campus that I hope the next generation of students will continue to walk down. We define what it means to be student leaders.”

Freshman Brittany Kincaid agreed with Sadler, saying, “I love being a board member of AAA because it gives me a purpose. Although sometimes met with hostility, hesitation, and other obstacles, I feel that AAA’s activism on this campus could really change the climate in the future.”

In terms of on-campus engagement, the organization continued to focus its attention on reaching out to students and faculty in different organizations.

“Everything is changing,” said Lewis. “We started throwing more socially-based events my sophomore year, and took the opportunity to collaborate with other organizations.”

According to Lewis, collaboration is a key element of AAA’s mission.

“What we do isn’t just for the benefit of our organization – it’s for the JCU community,” explained Lewis. “Some people think organizations collaborate for monetary reasons. That’s

not the case for AAA.” Rather, collaboration helps bridge the gap between social groups.

“Sometimes, organizations and groups of people at John Carroll are separated,” added Lewis. “I don’t think it’s a bad thing because JCU can be a cohesive community. But, you see a disconnect with clubs at times, so it’s important to develop relationships with people you would’ve never have thought to work with.”

Sophomore Dwight Venson also emphasized this point. “I would like the JCU campus to know that AAA is not only for African American students, but is for everyone that wishes to see a more diverse and inclusive campus,” said Venson. “I am proud to be a part of AAA because against all the obstacles and naysayers, we have been able to successfully promote our culture through many events and activities.”

Over the past year, the group has collaborated with entities both inside and outside of JCU including SUPB, Oxfam, Allies, the LGBT Centers of Cleveland, the Latin American Student Association, the JCU Police Department and Cuyahoga County.

Lewis noted the group really began to collaborate when the new board took over this past January.

“This is when AAA really evolved,” said Lewis. “Before, we just always focused on being social. I could sense my freshman year that the organization was mainly concerned with just looking good and getting people to come. But now, we’re becoming a little more political while trying to include the John Carroll community in our events.”

This transition coincided with the “black lives matter” movement, when Americans turned their attention to the cases of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

“I always had a big plan for Black History month,” explained Lewis. “We only had one speaker during my freshman year, and the talk was fairly generic. But this year, we had the crazy idea of organizing week-long events.”

The group sent out daily facts in the Inside JCU email blasts, and hosted multiple events and discussion panels, hoping to educate the campus community.

Lewis noted a particular day that arguably garnered the most attention from the JCU community.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the members of AAA gathered in the Lombardo Student Center Atrium to take a stance against police brutality. The group organized a peaceful protest, reading poems and testimonies of police brutality. Then, during lunchtime, the busiest hour on campus, the group organized a die-in, lying on the floor of the Atrium, chanting “black lives matter.”

According to Lewis, the location and time of the die-in was all strategic, hoping to get the attention of students, faculty and

Photo courtesy of Mercedes Lewis

staff, and ultimately spark conversations.

“It’s not the peachiest conversation, but it needs to be at least thought about,” said Lewis. “Our goal was for students to see the protest, become curious and Google police brutality.”

Lewis knew the die-in wouldn’t receive a positive response from everyone, but felt that the protest was necessary.

“Sometimes, you just have to have the uncomfortable conversations,” said Lewis. “That’s how you bring about change. Some may think, ‘Oh, we’re just students.” But ultimately, John Carroll is for the students, and we need to help make the changes.”

In hopes of bringing about these changes, AAA has participated in other politically related events outside campus over the past year, including the March on Washington and a protest against mass incarceration at Public Square.

“Being a part of this has been totally inspirational,” explained Lewis. “I heard about protests and the Civil Rights Movement from my family growing up. But, to actually be a part of this has been amazing.”

However, Lewis adds that none of this would have been possible without the support of the members of AAA and the JCU community.

“Sherri Crahen (dean of students), Donna Byrnes (associate dean of students), Salomon Rodezno and Danielle Carter (director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion) came to all of our events,” said Lewis. It was amazing to receive support from these faculty members and from the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion.”

Despite the overwhelming support from many JCU community members, the group has received some covert backlash and criticism for tackling the more political issues.

“We’ve received anonymous bias reports, micro-aggressive side comments and the week two Black history month banner got torn down and crumpled up,” said Lewis. “People think racism or discrimination has to be some huge ‘in your face,’ violent stuff, but it’s really covert stuff that happens.

That’s why we overtly do what we do.”

Going forward, AAA hopes to educate, include and inspire the JCU campus and the surrounding community by their political and social events.

“We’ve done a lot these past couple of years,” said Lewis,” but we’re going to do more. I see AAA as being something huge. We’re not going anywhere. Yes, we’re always going to keep our social events and maintain collaborative efforts, but we’re always going to talk about the heavy topics and political events going on.”

Photo courtesy of Mercedes Lewis

John Carroll University’s African American Alliance not only hosted more social events than in years past while collaborating with other groups, but organized a protest and die-in (left) on Feb. 18, 2015 and participated in the March on Washington in December 2014.

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The 2015 Carroll News Awards

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The Kylie Jenner Award The Snooze Button Award

for best makeover

The Cleveland Weather Award for being unpredictable and not sure what’s actually going to happen when

Murphy Hall

Chuck Todd’s rescheduled visit

Snow Days The that’s so Jesuit Award For creating more awareness about social justice issues

For being the story of the year

The Buzzkill Award

Fair Trade at JCU The April Fool’s Award for worst practical joke

The “you’re not graduating” email to the seniors

Accreditation status The Dessert Station Award for making the caf more bearable

for ending the fun too soon

Claddaugh

The sub and stir fry stations The MySpace Award

The LeBron James Award for most anticipated return

The Monster Fridge at the Tween

The Ebola Award

The JCU Squirrel Award

Construction on campus

The Cubby Award for fueling students’ caffeine addictions

For letting everyone be lazy and catch up on sleep

for popping up everywhere on campus when you least expect it

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The Mosquito Award for being the biggest unnecessary pain

The Carroll News Award for the JCU publication that should get more love

The Pub

For being the biggest social media fad and then disappearing into a black hole

Yik Yak Parking on campus

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Your Ultimate Summer Guide *According to the Diversions Staff Patio Chilling

Reading

Bonfire

Music Vibing

Netflix

Just Ride

The best part of the summer is laying out on a patio and soaking in the sun, lounging around and becoming sun-kissed and maybe enjoy some kind of green tea or lemonade as you saunter on a chair or a couch.

Or maybe only a towel.

The bonfire is the ying to the yang that is patio chilling. When the nighttime comes, the bonfire lights up the sky. Secrets are shared, drinks are sloshed and feelings of pure summertime bliss are expressed.

Netflix might be your year-long friend but over the summer it becomes more important. So much is coming to Netflix this summer so don’t pass it up. Remember to share with a friend in need! photos provided by google creative commmons

If you don’t read at least one fun book over the summer then you are missing out on valuable property in your mind!

What’s popular? What’s supposed to be a good book? Go out there and read it!

This section can easily go with everything on the guide. You can easily vibe to music without any other distraction. Tune in or stream Matt’s Gamut and TripTrap on Tuesdays from 10pm-2am on WJCU88.7.

Like Lana Del Rey pictured to the left, just ride this summer. Whether on a swing in the middle of the sky, on the back of the motorcycle or driving through University Heights with your woes, let the wind take you like a leaf.

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Sudoku YAY SUMMER! NAME THAT TOON! LYRIC: “I just left the mall, I’m getting fly with my baby, yeah And I can ride with my baby.”

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Wisdom from a JCU Student:

“OMG I NEED TO GET TO THE BEACH!” -Paige Diverta ‘16

HINT:

“She’s my ___ ____.” photo provided from google creative commons

...IT’S AUGUST

LAST ISSUE’S

WINNER:

Senator Ewald Senator Matthew Ewald of JCU Student Union is fancy. He is active in Seeds of Hope and plans on starting a club for JCU’s mustache community.

Be the first to tweet at Diversions Editor Matt Hribar (@hribstar) and you’ll be featured as the next winner of the toon!

3 Headlines That Will Not Be In The Next Issue...

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Students Sing “Summer Days” on Quad

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Administrators join in on “Summer Days” singalong.

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New Summer WJCU Genre Show, “TripTrap” on Tuesdays from 12am-2am becomes critically acclaimed.

WHAT TO DO IN THE SUMMER: JUST DO YOU AND LIVE LIFE! Hribar examines concerns from females in Campion as well as a Lax Bro who are curious about what possibilites await them this summer!

Dear Hribar, My freshman girls and I are talking about this upcoming summer and we are debating what we should do in terms of dating and relationships. What kind of strategies should we employ in order to meet guys?

What happens if we go home to a foreign state like Pennsylvania and meet someone who we are interested in? How do we avoid the curse of the summer romance?

-The Lady Gang of Campion Dear Hribar, Yo, I’m going to be staying up at JCU this summer with my lax bros and other buds. But I have no clue what it’s like dating up here at JCU over the summer.

I’m going to be a junior and I’m realizing that I need a stable relationship with a female counterpart. Help me Reebs!

-Summer on The Rocks Dear Lady Gang of Campion and Summer On The Rocks, I’m glad both of you sent in your letters about your questions regarding summer romance and relationships. This topic is extremely important and pertinent. And although you both have different experiences, my advice is both unisex and aimed these situations are based off real events and nothing more...

at anyone looking to find love.

First, no matter if you’re at John Carroll this summer or in San Juan in the Philippines, go on some dates. Sure, long distance can be hard, but you never know who you are going to meet.

Even a date can yield a future friend. Don’t let location deter you from dating. It’s like saying you can’t eat at a restaurant because you aren’t at home.

Specifically, in terms of staying at John Carroll, you’ll find that people have more free time and are down for lowkey experiences that are relaxing and filled with summer-tinges.

Patio bonfires, late night movie nights and couch chilling will occur, providing you with ample amounts of time to get to know students that you’ve never interacted Need advice? with Want some previously. fresh sense?

Contact Hribarat mhribar16@jcu.edu for some help.

‘Campion’ mentioned what kind of ‘strategy’ they should employ this summer, but in reality, the summer is the time when you don’t need any strategy.

Have fun, get to know people and don’t worry about having motifs. During the school year we have a habit of making dating and relationship a game of Trivia Pursuit: how should we win the game, what sections and pieces do I have or need? Don’t approach like

a board game but approach the summer like a beach. What do you do on the beach? You relax, you have fun and enjoy the tides!

In terms of the summer romance curse, it is true that summer relationships have a negative reputation. There are plenty of songs and movies which seem to describe the summer as a deadly force that inhibits the most romantic moments with painful and emotional conclusions. If you believe that any romantic relationship over the summer will end once the fall begins, then best believe that relationship will fail. These decisions are like a missile being launched; it won’t take much to hit the failure/eject/red button and when you do, it will be a direct slam unto the relationship.

This summer, ask yourself what you want. For example, “Rocks” wants to have an emotional connection with a girl.

Then, give yourself opportunities to meet your goals. Go and have fun.

Meet new people, do new things.

Go on dates, have relationships, and when we arrive back in the fall we can talk about the results of the summer! But always feel free to email me if any problems happen, I check my email more often then NASA checks up on the location of their newest planatary rover.

Email things you overheard on campus, awesome pictures, funny stuff & more to The Carroll News Diversions Editor: mhribar16@jcu.edu

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Due to recent events involving alleged excessive force, there have been issues among police officers and members of the Cleveland community. On Wednesday, April 22, the Society of Professional Journalists hosted a panel of individuals from a variety of careers who assembled at John Carroll University to discuss the issues of police brutality. The public safety director, Mike McGrath, was invited to participate in the discussion, but was asked not to attend by the mayor of Cleveland because of the sensitive negotiations that are currently occurring.

The meeting that took place on campus was titled the “Police Force and the Media.”

Its purpose was to bring individuals from the community together for a discussion of a significant issue, and explain the blurred lines of media coverage in regards to police intervention. The panelists sought to assure the audience that the categorizing of police officers as racially biased and corrupt comes from a very small number of people. The panel rightfully defended the police as a whole numerous times, despite the absence of a police spokesperson.

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publicly speak on the current issues, although the silence of the officers makes it more difficult for local citizens to understand their points of view. Because police brutality is a sensitive subject, there are times when individuals categorize the police department as

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The Carroll News understands the mayor’s decision in telling police officers not to

“Our primary, primary, primary goal is to rescue the people. We are also trying to synchronize it [aid effort] and to distribute to the needy people. We will do our best.”

racially biased and corrupt. By defending the police department’s reputation, the panel helped break down certain generalizations, while recognizing true racial injustices have taken place.

Police officers are here to protect, and although there are times when they may be in the wrong, not all officers should be labeled as careless or by any other negative titles. As

— Brig. Gen. Jagadish Pokharel, a spokesman for the Nepalese Army in response to the recent earthquake in Nepal

the process of the Consent Degree continues, it is hopeful that the Cleveland Division of Police will be able to partake in community discussions. The panelists at JCU are moving in the right direction.

HIT & miss

Hit: John Carroll’s Board Chair, David W. Short, will be this year’s Commencement speaker Hit/miss: This is the last Carroll News issue of the year, but this issue features great commentary from the graduating seniors Miss: The death toll has reached over 4,600 after the earthquake in Nepal Hit/miss: Finals are next week Hit: Pharrell, Usher, Tony Braxton, Kevin Hart and others collaborated to donate $500,000 to college scholarships for low-income students of minority Miss: Riots and fires continue in Baltimore Hit: JCU’s grass is finally green again Hit/Miss: The government in China released five feminist activitists detained for planning protests against sexual harrassment on public transport, but they may still be prosecuted for supposedly creating a disturbance Hit: New York City is going to be dimming the city lights so migrating birds that rely on starlight are not disturbed Don’t Miss: Walking to class in the freezing cold Hit: Sunshine!

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OURVIEW

Maximizing your event planning ability

Matthew Hribar Diversions Editor

My housemates believe that at John Carroll there is “one excellent party to every six parties.” In the last three years, I’ve been to parties that look like a World War I trench; kitchens where confessions and secrets are shared, and saunas (I mean basements) which have been anywhere between wet, sticky and completely gross.

However, it is not hard to have a good time. Through this examination of parties, I hope you, the reader, will feel more comfortable with hosting an excellent party. Whether you are on the front lines of Warrensville, or on the quiet side around it, your house will be rocking it next semester if you take note below.

Some of the best parties are lowkey yet high power, which are intimate and focus on the individual. The Jeff House located northwest of John Carroll features such prowess of a relaxing yet wild evening. You never know who will show up at “the Jeff House.”

Time simply seems to stop. This borderline trap house makes one realize that hanging out with friends is a key to a good time. “The Taj” and “the Hut” are households that also focus on the low-key/ high power mantra.

Some of the worst parties I’ve attended (no names, please) involve a disinterest in the party guests and absolutely no attention to detail or cleanliness. If you are out of toilet paper and don’t clean your dishes, you shouldn’t invite your mother over let alone a horde of freshmen. These houses become notorious and are later ignored by the potential party guests.

There are many elements that correlate with the success of a party. Population control is a must have if your party is going to see a lot of visitors. If your parties try to pack people inside like cows in a slaughterhouse, think otherwise. You’re hosting a party, not a rendition of “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair.

Try to provide enough refreshments for the amount of guests you will host.

Sadly, you might not be able to budget snacks for your guests. Parties like “Colony Fest” made it a priority to serve pizza and cookies, which was a blessing to the visitors they received.

Your party’s music is a rock: it can either build a foundation of hot tunes or

can sink your party like a corpse on the set of CSI: Miami. Not everyone will be happy with the music you play, but try to incorporate diversity in the playlist.

Remember, there are a few genres that are off limits. No one wants to hear your Australian ambient music (well, I would).

Don’t advertise that you are having a DJ at your party unless there truly is a DJ. People will be upset if it’s your one friend from high school fiddling with an auxilary cord in the back of the basement.

One feature that my household prides itself on is decoration and theme. “The CTP House” (located west of Warrensville) and “Graham’s Basement” prefers theme parties, which gives a fun challenge to guests. The theme doesn’t need to be strongly enforced, but gives your party an advantage. Streamers and tissue paper can go along way to turn your basement to a scene from the film ‘Taken’to a selfiefilled heaven of uniqueness.

A random guest at a party I held in January recently cited the party as “one of the best of the semester.” These high laudations are within everyone’s reach.

Just try your best and you can create a memorable night for the world.

Contact Matthew Hribar at mhribar16@jcu.edu

Wonderword:

What does simulacrum mean?

“When crumbs exist “The act of making one simultaneously” bread crumb look like another” Emily Reese, Sydney Muggia, Mollie Horning, junior junior senior Simulacrum: an image or representation of someone or something

“When you’re similar to bread crumbs”

Katelyn’s Candor : Communication

isn’t lost

Katelyn DeBaun Editor-in-Chief

If I had a dollar for every time one of my professors, family members or family friends said this generation is full of completely inept communicators, I wouldn’t be extraordinarily wealthy, but I could buy several packs of peanut butter M&Ms each week.

Seriously, at least two or three times a week, I hear members of older generations say we are so enamored with technology that we have completely forgotten how to be effective communicators.

In fact, I cannot tell you how many times my peers and I have been told we need to engage in “real” face-to-face conversations, as if we completely ignore people and the world around us.

Frankly, I can’t help but feel as if that assumption is completely off-point.

I’m not denying that millennials are almost always “plugged i n ” t o s o m e f o r m o f t e c h n o logy. About 85 percent of us own smartphones—although I’m still carrying around my basic callsand-texts-only phone, and I am thankful for this every time I drop it and it remains unharmed.

Most of us, myself included, also partake in some form of social media and engage in it multiple times a day.

And yes, it is discouraging to walk around the dining hall and see groups of people sitting together while on their phones, this does not mean we are incapable of having conversations with each other, our parents and our professors.

In my personal experience, technology has brought me closer to so many people.

As someone in a committed relationship with someone who lives nearly an hour away, texting and phone calls allow us to keep

in contact when we aren’t able to see each other.

Facebook instant messenger has allowed me to keep in constant contact with my best friend in the world, who I’ve only been able to see once or twice a year since we graduated from high school.

Social media and cell phones have also allowed me to keep in contact with my older sister, who moved to Kentucky for college almost ten years ago and has since been married and has had two daughters who I see twice a year face-to-face at best. I get to see pictures of her family all throughout the year, which allows me to see my nieces grow up in between visits.

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying technology and social media are at all adequate replacements for face-to-face contact.

However, when these are used as a supplement, they can become a useful aid in communicating.

Also, although millennials may actively use these technologies throughout a day, it does not mean we are unable to communicate with others around us.

Sure, some people feel as if they have no better way to spend all of their free time than refreshing Twitter or scrolling through Pinterest, but they are an extremely miniscule minority.

When used responsibly, social media and technologies complement face-to-face communications. They can connect us to people who are otherwise unavailable to us, and honestly I believe that is a marvel.

In all, previous generations need not worry about the communication capabilities of most millennials.

Just because we can check Facebook, watch Netflix, send an email and talk on the phone at one time does not mean we can thrive without person-to-person human contact.

And millennials: connect responsibly.

Contact Katelyn DeBaun at kdebaun16@jcu.edu

McGowan’s Manifesto: Hey, SCOTUS, lets get equal

Mary Frances McGowan Managing Editor

If it’s Sunday, it’s “Meet the Press.”

Like any good JCU journalism student, I start my Sabbath day with a piping hot cup of coffee and awardwinning political commentary, all the while visualizing my name in the closing credits.

Last Sunday, one of the predominant talking points was the upcoming marriage equality vote in the Supreme Court, which is a surreal and exciting reality, considering the Defense of Marriage Act was signed by President Bill Clinton merely a decade ago.

I am a firm believer that the fight for marriage equality is the civil rights movement of our generation. Many people, I’m sure, would like to tell

me that I’m wrong. Generally, those people believe that being gay is as arbitrary a “decision” as deciding which pair of pants to wear in the morning.

I think that in this day and age, most people are enlightened enough to understand that human sexuality is far more complicated than that. If you look at the skeleton of the marriage equality movement, it boils down to human beings being discriminated against because of an uncontrollable and beautifully human part of them. Fifty years ago, young Americans marched in solidarity because other human beings were unfairly discriminated against because of the uncontrollable nature of their skin. I am in no way saying the movements are identical, but instead attempting to point of that it the two social movements are more alike than different.

Without contest, the judiciary is my favorite branch of government.

For quite some time, the legislature held the key to my heart (the executive never has and never will, sorry, Barry),

so seeing the lawyers who argued the over-turn of California’s same-sex marriage ban before the Supreme Court on “Meet the Press” was a rare, nerdy treat. According to David Boies and Ted Olsen, there is a really great chance that the Supreme Court has the votes to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states.

“This has to do with equal rights.

What we’re saying is that you can’t deprive of marriage simply based on their sexual orientation, just like you can’t deprive a loving biracial couple of the right to get married. The Supreme Court [of the United States] held that many, many years ago,” Boies said.

For those of you that need a little background information, the Supreme Court arguments are to center on two questions, according to NPR: first, whether a ban on marriage is constitutional, and secondly, whether states with pre-existing bans can refuse to recognize marriages that took place in legal states. The decision to make is high risk in nature; by the end of the

Supreme Court’s term, the number of legal states could grow from 36 to 50, or bans could potentially be reinstated where they had previously been abolished. There are four states that are stubbornly defending their bans, good ol’ Ohio being one of them. SCOTUS has etched out a whopping two and half hours for the arguments. Friends, pray that Ruth Bader Ginsburg stays awake.

In all seriousness, for some people, the weight of the world rides on this decision. A marriage license is more than a piece of paper for most couples; it is the ability to adopt children, receive tax breaks (it’s more important than you think) and feeling a sense of societal validation for the relationship they hold dear. The Queen RBG herself fears that even if a marriage-equality vote is achieved, that a wave of public sentiment and tolerance will not be achieved. I must agree with her. Decades after the civil rights legislation of the 1960s and 1970s, deep-seated racism rears it’s ugly head in the form of blatant police brutality and micro-

aggressive social environments, as if the words of Martin Luther King were lost on deaf ears. A Supreme Court precedent won’t necessarily set the precedent for more open and loving hearts, that’s entirely up to us.

The fight for marriage equality is the first social movement I fell in love with. I remember the day that DOMA was overturned. I was in high school, the time of most people’s selfdiscovery. All around me, the friends I loved the most were struggling with their sexuality, and I wanted so much to take on their pain. The decision broke on a warm summer day, and in all honesty, I remember the air feeling lighter with the decision. Although I knew it was the first step of a long battle for equality, I knew that my friends and people with similar struggles were one step closer to feeling actualized. I truly hope that the air can feel that light again. Let’s get equal, people.

Contact Mary Frances at mmcgowan17@jcu.edu

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The Op/Ed Top Ten:

The bookstore’s last stand

Ways to beat final exam anxiety

1. Find a puppy to play with 2. Study early 3. Eat good meals 4. Get some sleep!

5. Exercise 6. Call your mother

7. Take Frisbee breaks 8. Alternate water with coffee 9. Secure spot in library early 10. Remind yourself you’re too blessed to be stressed —Compiled by the Editorial staff

Madeline’s A stroke of good fortune Montage:

Madeline Sweeney Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

Last Saturday, I was driving to Baldwin Wallace for my final track meet of the year when I came to a four way stop in an area I knew nothing about. As I began to accelerate, the little engine that could, couldn’t. My invincible Ford Taurus broke down; I was alone and stranded.

I had only a few hours until my race, no AAA membership and the closest person to help was 35 minutes away (and probably wouldn’t have been able to do anything to fix the car). My options were as follows: leave my silver bullet in Berea and worry about it later or call a tow-truck at that moment and pray I make it to my race.

It turns out I didn’t have to do either.

While I was on the phone with my dad, a man approached me and told me to pop the hood.

His name is Bob, and he and his wife are the angels I had been praying for.

Bob has a lot of experience when it comes to mechanics; he’s not your typical “fix-it man,” though. His wife, Maureen, came out of their home, and he invited me to go inside with his family rather than waiting on the side of the road.

So, I did.

Maureen greeted me with a big smile as I walked through their courtyard, passing a stone that read, “Don’t make me come down there! –God.” The next best thing: a chocolate lab named Max. I sat on their kitchen floor, petting Max, talking about John Carroll, track, our families and more as Bob worked on my car.

It turns out their family is not much different than mine, and there are even a few JCU grads in there.

Maureen’s mother lives with them full time; I was able to meet her as well as their 18-year-old son, Ian. It was a pleasure talking to the two;

Ian reminded me of my little brother.

After awhile, Bob came back inside and told me what he thought about my car, and that it was not something he could fix. Instead, he took down my information and told me he was going to call AAA. He then spoke to my dad to explain the situation, attached a coupon to the place he was having my car towed and gave me his business card, explaining if I ever needed anything he and Maureen would be a helping hand.

Astounded by such generosity and kindheartedness, I felt very nostalgic as I bid my farewells. As I was leaving I gave a hug to each of the family members, and the grandmother said, “I’m so glad you’re here.”

It was the oddest, most beautiful moment I’ve ever experienced. In that instant, I felt as though I was meant to be inside the robin-egg blue home with white porches and stained glass windows.

I’m a firm believer in things falling into place; it was no coincidence that I broke down in front of Bob. It turns out I was just down the street from the stadium where I was to run, so I left my vehicle on an unknown street and walked peacefully to BW where I ran a season-best in the 400 hurdles.

When I called my dad later that night, he said, “Let this experience fuel you.” He reminded me there are good people in the world.

As humans, I feel we get so caught up in the suffocating negativity of our every day lives that we often forget to see the good. We forget there are Bob and Maureen’s all around us. We allow ourselves to be overwhelmed when things don’t go our way. We have trouble remembering the smallest acts of kindness have a funny way of being the most impactful.

Maureen told me all I could do to thank them was to “pay it forward.” I hope that I’m able to impact the lives of those around me the way they had.

After all, the world is filled with good people.

Contact Madeline Sweeney at msweeney16@jcu.edu

On Sunday, Apr. 29, as I was doing my habitual reading of the BBC World News Service webpage, I came across an article/video story titled “Australian pair keep book-making alive”—and it really got me thinking.

The story itself was nothing more than an amusing piece about two elderly Australian women who have taken to Gutenberg-style methods of book printing, sponsoring artistic stories about marginalized peoples from the colonial era (particularly the most impoverished of the settlers, the natives, women and the like). However, the broader theme of the story really got me thinking about something that I am quite passionate about, and that is the disappearance of the bookstore, and the potential vanishing of reading in print.

Now, anybody that knows me even distantly knows that I love Barnes & Noble—perhaps more than what any well-adjusted person should. I love to read and spend some of my time in coffee shops, and Barnes & Noble has always offered the best of both worlds (a bookstore and a café).

Especially since Borders closed their nearly 400 bookstores around the globe in 2011,

Barnes & Noble remains as the only dominant bookseller in the business. Sure, you have some other companies that have a decent regional presence in some areas, like Books-A-Million or Half-Priced Books, but at this point, Barnes & Noble is carrying the bookstore through its last stand against online retail, piracy and eBooks (kind of).

Barnes & Noble has stayed in the fight much longer than most predicted it would at the dawn of the Amazon-era economy. The chain bookseller has proven its business savvy by adapting to the ever-developing digital age, becoming the major seller of Kindle eBook products and establishing a prominent online presence. The retailer has done an impressive job rolling with the punches in an increasingly unfavorable market.

Nevertheless, it is sad to me that one chain bookseller stands alone as the last of its kind in 2015. Although, cities and towns will always have their smaller, mom & pop style bookstore that sells used books, such a line of work is not remarkably profitable, and anyhow, those stores do not offer a comprehensive collection of nearly every genre of literature.

Barnes & Noble achieves, and that is why it will always trump your average locallyowned bookseller. I know that many will disagree with my rhetoric that favors the national giant over the small-town shop, but if you really think about it, Barnes & Noble offers a multifaceted array of benefits that such tiny booksellers rarely

can. At Barnes & Noble, they have, always in-stock, nearly all of the most prevalent classics that Western literature has to offer, from Homer to Mark Twain. They sell books from all genres, from travel and libros en Español to the s u p e r- s p e c i f i c s u b g e n r e o f Christian fiction. They alert you and dedicate a portion of their store to what contemporary writers are publishing, keeping their patrons aware of how literature is developing in the twenty-first century. Last but not least, they provide a Starbucks-sponsored café area where readers can sit and delve in to whatever book or magazine that has caught their eye.

Keep in mind that, throughout this article, I do not mean to keep any love away from the public library systems. It has always been very reassuring to me that there will be at least some sort of edifice backed by the federal government that houses books, magazines, newspapers and, more broadly, the works of our culture. But there is nothing quite like owning your own book. Holding and flipping through the pages of a book that you do not have return in three weeks just gives the reading experience a different edge. So, I guess that leads me to conclude that I am very thankful for Barnes & Noble.

It seems as though it is the last significant bookseller in our marketplace. With luck, it will keep fighting the good fight.

Contact Ben Gebhardt at bgebhardt18@jcu.edu

My neck was stiff, my eyes were dry and my stomach grumbled. I woke up to the light peeking through the small window to my left. Thankfully, it had been a smooth flight and I slept for a few hours. When we left Newark, the sun was quickly fading. But as my eyes adjusted to the light peeking through the thin grey clouds and misty sky out my window, I had one overwhelming thought: I have truly never seen anything so beautiful in my life. The sun was rising on the southwestern coast of Ireland and all you could see was green for miles, and miles and miles. It was stunning.

It was 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2012. Accompanied by members of the John Carroll University Athletics Department, I was descending upon Shannon Airport.

The Blue Streaks football team would play two days later in an historic rugby stadium in Dublin in the first NCAA sanctioned Division III football game played overseas in over 20 years. Two nights later, in front of 5,000 rowdy Irish fans, I put on my

headset and opened our broadcast. “Coming to you live from Dublin, Ireland, good evening and welcome to our coverage of Division III football featuring the John Carroll University Blue Streaks and the St. Norbert College Green Knights. Alongside Chris Wenzler, I’m Brendan Gulick and it’s a pleasure to welcome you to the opening game of the 2012 season…” What a thrill – the defining moment of my time as a student at John Carroll.

What would you do with your life if money weren’t an issue?

What are you more passionate about than anything else? What gifts do you feel compelled to share with the world? Personally, I have always been drawn to a good story and there aren’t many things that “light my fire” more than sports. As I grew up thinking about what I wanted to do, it didn’t take me too long to realize that I wanted to be a sports broadcaster.

I was fairly late in the game in choosing to come to University Heights. But after meetings on campus in Sports Information

and WJCU, I knew this was the perfect place to spend four years.

Since I graduated from JCU less than two years ago, I have moved six times chasing my dream in Rockford, Illinois; Durant, Oklahoma; Cleveland; Dayton and now Cincinnati, Ohio. And even though my journey has had ups and downs, I wouldn’t change a thing. Without the opportunities I had at JCU, none of this would be possible.

No matter where you are in your journey, I encourage you to invest your time into what truly makes you happy.

Chase your dream with an open mind and heart, wherever that takes you. Surround yourself with people who support your ambitions and nurture those relationships. Be proactive; do something small every day that will help you reach those goals and take advantage of John Carroll’s resources. And above all else, don’t ever limit yourself.

You can go as far as you can imagine possible. Onward On! Written by Brendan Gulick ‘13

Ben Gebhardt Assistant Editorial & Op/Ed Editor

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Lawn Care included. Call Alex 216-932-5555 DON'T DELAY...Secure your housing for next school year! 4BR and 5BR house available. Each has 2.5 bathrooms, all appliances, good-sized rooms. Nice, clean and updated. Close to campus. JCU alumni landlords. On Facebook 'Bernot College House Rentals', email jmbernot@aol.com, call 440336-2929.

PRIME LOCATION: 4-bedroom, 3-bath house on Meadowbrook, directly across from Gesu, Adjacent to campus. Modern layout with private suite on first floor.

2-car garage with extra parking outside. Available June 1. $1,500/ mos. 216-551-0197

Help Wanted The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club is looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to work on the golf course for the summer.

40 hours per week plus uniforms provided. Contact Chad at cyotter@msrcc.com or by phone at 440-226-9051.

DEWEY'S PIZZA: NOW HIRING PART-TIME COOKS. APPLY IN PERSON AT 2194 LEE ROAD IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS. OPEN INTERVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 2-4PM. Part-time or full-time employment opportunity working with a special child. Sarah, our engaging sixteen-year-old daughter, has cerebral palsy and is deaf.

Responsibilities include productively occupy her while mom and dad attend to everyday tasks, as well help her with personal care needs. $11 per hour during the first 45 days. Then average $22.50 per hour for the first hour worked each day plus $16.50 per hour thereafter.

Requirements include: • Having transportation.

• Being physically able to regularly walk with and transition a 5’3”, 90 lb. girl to and from various seating positions.

• Being available to work at least 15 hours per week during the summer.

• Being available during next school year for at least one day per week between 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and for at least five hours over most weekends.

Please contact Ben and Teri Chmielewski at 216-577-0114. benchmielewski@gmail.com.

Our Shaker Heights home is near JCU.

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