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Vol. 92, No. 3

Students walk miles to see Pope Francis Q&A with new dean of Blue Streaks traveled to Philadelphia for Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S. Anthony Pero Staff Reporter

-Interview by Laura Bednar, Campus Editor

Photo by Jaclyn Lippelmann/Catholic Standard

Pope Francis takes the hand of sophomore Katie English during his visit to Washington, D.C. John Carroll University students were blessed with Francis in his Fiat. I cannot believe that he waved at the opportunity to meet with other Jesuit colleges and us. Knowing that he was less than 20 feet from us and enjoy Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States on waving at us, I have never felt more spiritually moved Saturday, Sept. 18. Students, resident ministers and in my life. I saw his face and I am still in shock that faculty member Tina Facca-Meiss boarded the charter he nodded at me while waving a cutout of his face!” Tolentino was also enamored and moved by Pope bus bound for Philadelphia. Canisius College students in Buffalo, NY were also present and stayed in Sutowski Francis’s point about reflecting on family. “I firmly believe in what Pope Francis had to say about how we Hall the night before the trip. The JCU group was greeted by Saint Joseph’s are all a part of the human family and that it is our duty University students, who guided them to where they to cultivate the new generation to break down diviwould be staying. JCU students were led to the athletic sions and to celebrate communion with each other,” center on the campus to store their belongings in the said Tolentino. “I had that experience in line waiting multipurpose room, sharing it with Georgetown and to get through security and it is true, we are a family and we should treat each other like so.” Creighton Universities. On Sunday, the day of the Mass, JCU students left At 10 p.m. after JCU students waited for two hours, Pope Francis’ motorcade arrived. The security included Saint Joseph’s University at 8:45 a.m., walking six Philadelphia police, military police, the secret service and a half miles to downtown Philadelphia. At 11:40 and a helicopter with a spotlight surveilling all the land a.m., students marched down John F. Kennedy Blvd. in a five mile radius. The motorcade for Pope Francis and 15th Ave. among thousands of other people, where started with several police motorcycles that had their they encountered various blockades as they attempted lights on, but no sirens, followed by several black Chevy to get to the security checkpoint. After three hours and no movement in the security Tahoes. Finally, at 10:08 p.m., the Pope sped past and line, students opted to find another option, disapwaved in his Fiat. Junior Evin Tolentino said, “The most powerful pointed that they could not see Pope Francis drive moment I had of the trip was our group’s impromptu stake out on City Ave., where we waited to see Pope See POPE, p. 3

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Laura Bednar: What made you come to John Carroll? Alan Miciak: It’s just an exciting opportunity. I had been a dean at Duquesne for two terms and I had gone back to the faculty for two years and thought I still had some value to add as a dean. I saw the Carroll opportunity, talked with some of the folks here, and got involved in the search and I was eventually the successful candidate, which is always an honor to be selected. What I saw in terms of opportunities [was the] Carroll legacy and reputation, the commitment to quality. I was looking for the opportunity to do something bold and innovative [and] something new. I felt that my conversations with the faculty at the Boler School and with the provost and the president indicated that would be possible. That was the bigger reason, to try to find something that would be new to the world and try to be innovative and grow the Boler School and grow the University. LB: What are your responsibilities as dean? AM: The primary responsibility is really a people one. [The goal of this responsibility] is to provide the leadership and the support to the faculty and staff to help them do their jobs in an excellent way. So, I always think about my responsibility [being] around relationships and people. That’s my primary focus. As an outsider, or someone coming in from another school, in some ways the dean’s role is to bring your experience and look at what’s going on in the environment. [Then you] try and then integrate that into the strategic change that has to happen within the school. I spend a lot of time in the external environment trying to understand what we need to be doing in order to stay relevant and competitive in the market. My responsibilities to the institution [are having] a role in various leadership groups and committees across the university to help the university get stronger and more competitive and be helpful in the overall governance of the institution as a whole. LB: You’re an Ohio native. What is like to be back working in Ohio after working in many different places? AM: It’s great to be back in Ohio. I was gone somewhere in the range of 25 years. Twelve of those were in Canada and ten in Pittsburgh. I’ve always had family Photo by Annie Brennan

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Inside this issue:

Index Campus Arts & Life Sports World News Business Diversions Editorial Op/Ed Classifieds

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Photo courtesy of Debra Yasinow and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

“Violins of Hope” exhibit opens, p. 4

Alan Miciak joined JCU on Aug. 1 as the new dean of the Boler School of Business.

Hundreds dead in stampede near Mecca, p. 11

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Campus Shepherd internship offered to all majors www.jcunews.com

Campus Briefs “Footprints for Fatima” Run

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The 13th annual “Footprints for Fatima” 5K run and 1 mile walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 as a part of the homecoming and family weekend. The race begins at 10 a.m. on Belvoir Blvd. Participants can register the morning of the race at 9 a.m. The cost to register is $20 for students and $25 for everyone else. The race includes a prize for the top overall winners, music and post race refreshments and snacks. Money from this event goes to JCU’s Fatima food drive that supplies over 125 needy families with food during the holiday season. This event is sponsored by the Arrupe Scholars Program. For more information visit www.jcu. edu/footprints.

African American Alliance Visits Bethany Baptist Church Throughout the year, the African American Alliance will be visiting the churches of the members in the group. On Sunday, Oct. 4, they will be visiting Bethany Baptist Church in Cleveland. If you are interested in attending these churches with the group, contact Dwight Venson at dvenson17@jcu. edu.

“Voices from the Margins” film contest

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Anthony Pero Staff Reporter The eight-week summer Shepherd Internship Program was created by The Shepherd Consortium on Poverty. The internship integrates rigorous academic study and direct service with disadvantaged communities and persons. The experience enriches education for all undergraduate students regardless of major or career path. The goal of the program is to prepare students for lives aimed at diminishing poverty and enhancing human capability through professional and civic efforts. Internships are offered in the areas of community building, economic development, education, healthcare, homelessness, housing access, hunger and nutrition, legal advocacy and Photo courtesy of Maryellen Callanan youth outreach. Senior C.J. Tighe (left) worked at a free clinic in Richmond, Virginia for his internship. Associate professor in the informs and educates the applicants communications department, Margaret about the internship. Then, they travel to Finucane, and internship director Marytheir designated locations. This year, the ellen Callanan stated that once students opening conference will be at Marymount are selected into the program, they will University and the closing ceremony will then work with the program director and be in Atlanta. choose what areas they are interested in. Housing for the program is paid for, Callanan continued to explain that stuwhile food and transportation are granted dents also select which geographic area with a $1,400 stipend. Both Finucane of the United States in which they now and Callanan explained that it is a great want to serve. opportunity to immerse yourself into the The internship locations include Philcommunity and that many students find lips County, Ark.; Navajo Reservation, themselves playing with the kids in the Ariz.; Atlanta, Ga.; Boston, Mass.; Camcommunity and even participating in exden, N.J.; Cleveland, Ohio; N.Y. City; ercise classes with them. This opportunity Chester, Penn.; Austin, Texas; Lebanon, allows students to go to places they have Lexington; Richmond, Va.; Washington, never been to before and immerses them D.C. and Charleston and Fayetteville, into eye opening work that they can place W. Va. with an individual’s face. Callanan said, “John Carroll UniverApplicants must be an undergradusity is part of a network of 20 schools and ate and a full-time sophomore or junior that generally, there are 100 students that that will graduate in 2017 or later. The participate in the program.” application deadline is Nov. 2, 2015. EdiThe opening conference for the internPhoto courtesy of Maryellen Callanan tor’s Note: To apply, visit sites.jcu.edu/ ship is in June, and all 100 applicants shepherd. For more information, contact are expected to be in attendance as a Junior Marina Giannirakis traveled to shepherd@jcu.edu. program requirement. The conference Helena, Ark. for her internship.

SUPB congratulates new team leaders -Compiled by McKenna Cordier Photo from Flickr Creative Commons

The Ignatian Solidarity Network in conjunction with America Magazine are sponsoring a student social justice film contest entitled, “Voices from the Margin ‘15” The contest is open to undergraduate college students around the country. Students must create short films focused on poverty, immigration, race and gender, human life issues, human rights, environment and ecology. Judges for the contest include Fr. Jim Martin, S.J.; Maria Shriver, journalist and best-selling author; and Luke Russert, Capitol Hill correspondent for MSNBC. Deadline for films is Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.

John Carroll University’s Student Union Programming Board recently accepted applications from 41 students for the position of Team Leader within the organization. Team leaders rank a step above a general member in SUPB. They help at events, attend weekly meetings and assist the executive board in executing the weekly and larger events. SUPB chooses leaders who are charismatic, teamoriented and interested in promoting alcohol-free events. Leaders are excited to become more involved with the club that’s responsible for weekly events on and off-campus, as well as major events like this year’s homecoming dance at the Rainforest Café in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. SUPB thanks everybody who applied and reminds students that applications will be sent out again at the start of the spring

Campus Safety Log Sep. 26, 2015 Occupants of a room in Campion Hall awoke to find an unknown female in one of their beds at 5:18 a.m. Sep. 27, 2015 At 3:22 p.m., an officer found open containers of marijuana in an unsecured motor vehicle in the Belvoir Lot.

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.

semester. Congratulations to all of the accepted Team Leaders! SUPB has accepted the following students for the position of Team Leader: Abby Beer, Abby Meehan, Abby Pratt, Ali Silberhorn, Calvin Long, Caroline Marcus, Chloe Ruggiero, Elizabeth Evankovich, Gianna Baker, Grace Juergens, Gurnit Chima, Hannah McGrath, Haydn Whitmyer, Hunter Horning, Jacqueline Witwicki, Jessica Silber, John Sosnowski, John Tarchick, Justice Estrada, Kara Zeszut, Kat Rumplik, Katie Atkins, Koary Lutz, Lea Bastulli, Lea Breckner, Liz O’Grady, Marina Stanovska, Marisa Foley, Mary Connolly, Mary Pezzimenti, Molly McNeeley, Mychaela Lauria, Nick Fiedler, Olivia Pach, Paige Perla, Rachel Hiestand, Rita Hanna, Taylor Hanes, Tori Thurman, Yanu Sou.

UHPD Crime Blotter

Sep. 18, 2015 A resident of Milton Rd. reported damage to his 2005 Dodge Caravan at 10 a.m. The steering column was damaged in a theft attempt. Sep. 19, 2015 At 12:30 p.m., a resident reported finding a loaded handgun at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and Staunton Rd. Investigators plan to have the weapon analyzed.

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

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Alumnus and city councilman Joe Cimperman visits JCU Erin Kiley The Carroll News

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman ’92 spoke at John Carroll University’s campus about his current efforts to assist refugees in the city of Cleveland. After graduating college, Cimperman travelled to Maine, where he volunteered with cognitively challenged adults. At that point in time, he had ambitions of becoming a Jesuit. He achieved success and gained experience, bringing both competencies with him to Baltimore where he worked for a year at the Don Miller House, a hospice for those with AIDS. Cimperman explains that, after these experiences, he was not sure where he fit or what he wanted to do with his life. He decided to run for city council, where he has served Cleveland since 1997. Cimperman now sees his purpose. He works with bankers and developers to renew bad neighborhoods and turn them into safe and convenient places for refugees to live. They are currently working on a neighborhood in the Clark Metro area by Thomas Jefferson Newcomer Academy that draws from areas like Parma and Euclid. Students there

From DEAN, p.1 ties here. I’m comfortable here. It was easy to get settled in. I understand the region and the people. It’s nice to understand that a career that took me to Western Canada, Eastern Canada and Pittsburgh, [providing me with a] unique experience in each [that was] challenging in its own way. You can always come home, no matter how many years you’ve been away and it’s still home, even though it might be different. I encourage [students] to take some chances and look outside their comfort zone for opportunities and there’s always a path back if you’re looking for it. LB: You are going to be a professor of marketing as well. What are you most excited for in the classroom setting? AM: I really enjoy teaching. I’ll probably teach in the graduate program first,

are accepted and helped despite language barriers. Students come from all over the globe: the Congo, Iraq, Nepal, Puerto Rico and El Salvador. In addition, 50 students are expected soon from Syria. Along with the language barriers they face, 95 percent of these students must take multiple buses to get to school. The neighborhood around the school once contained 150 completely abandoned houses. “The abandonment of the homes has created a real pall in the community,” said Cimperman. Fortunately, Cimperman’s team is working on its 100th house, and families associated with the school will be moving in soon. “This is a neighborhood worth investing in,” he said. However, not everyone has been supportive of Cimperman’s efforts. He has received criticism from Clevelanders who argue that they should be cared for before refugees. However, Cimperman has faith in the positive effect that these families will bring to the area and is continuing on with his plans. He hopes that people will realize that “all of us came from somewhere else.” Cimperman works with a team that includes the International Services Center, US Together and Catholic Charities. He praises their work and their help. “The city of Cleveland

although I also enjoy teaching undergraduates. I’m particularly interested in teaching in our professional MBA program which is our working students. I like teaching experienced students. It is somehow more interesting for me as a professor to work through issues that the students may bring in the context of their workplace, and how that relates to what we might be talking about in a particular case study or lecture. It’s always great to see firsthand exactly what the students are thinking, how they’re performing and what their experiences are, good and bad. There are other venues. We have a student advisory council that is an organization that I’ll be interacting with to get a pulse on how things are going in the undergraduate program as well so that we can incorporate their feedback into changing what we’re doing servicewise or classwise as appropriate. We all have the same ulti-

gets 600 refugees a year,” said Cimperman. “We’re petitioning the Department of State in the next month to accept 1500 people a year.” Thinking of the future, Cimperman’s team is currently looking at several other neighborhoods to transform. “My fear is that, in five years, the refugees won’t be able to afford that neighborhood because the transition from nothing to everything will be so complete…it will become a really hot neighborhood in Cleveland,” said Cimperman. At the end of the presentation, Cimperman opened the floor for questions. Some topics that were covered included gun violence, the Lake Erie algae bloom and community leaders. Freshman Crystal Hajek said she enjoyed Cimperman’s talk about his determination and progress in his endeavors to help the city. “Councilman Joe Cimperman gave me a different perspective on many issues in the Cleveland area, and his dedication to helping Cleveland inspired me,” said Hajek. Junior Alex Ehrett also admired Cimperman’s achievements. “He is a great example of someone who has taken his John Carroll education and ran with it,” said Ehrett. “It was very encouraging for me to see someone with a similar background to myself doing so well in public service.”

mate interest at heart. Our job is to make it as tough as possible and sometimes that’s not exactly what the students have in mind, but it’s in their best interest. LB: What do you hope to accomplish as a dean? AM: We’ll do a strategic planning process, where I hope that we’ll uncover one or two areas to really build on. I’m not bringing all the ideas with me, some of these ideas just need to be discovered. The Boler school’s accountancy program has a very strong reputation in the region and is competitive with the very best schools in Ohio and across the nation. One simple view is we need to get some of our other programs to that same level of recognition and performance. I’m also very interested in how we can better connect our students and academic programs to the careers and professions of the future, the ones that are

growing. There are credentialing bodies for virtually every discipline, whether it’s supply chain, human resource management and marketing. All of these professional bodies have a sort of body of knowledge or content that they get certifications in. We need a closer connection between our majors and the professional credentialing bodies, that is, by extension, employment opportunities. We need to be making sure that our programs are properly preparing students to be very competitive in a very tough job market. My focus is quality of academic programs. It’s how you’re measured, not only by your graduates being successful in the marketplace, but it’s how you’re measured by students applying to programs and campuses. You choose to go because the program at Carroll is an exciting best in class program. That’s what we need to be working on.

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by in the popemobile. Eventually, the majority of the group voted to find a jumbo screen and watch the Mass from there. Following the Mass, at 6:45 p.m., students started their trip back to St. Joseph University. They retrieved their belongings, changed clothes, enjoyed a final meal and commenced their journey home. In the bus on the way home, everyone was asked to say one word or a phrase to describe their experience on the trip. The reflections varied from humbling to memorable. However, according to students on the trip, the most memorable aspect was that they gained a slight understanding of what it meant to be displaced as they slept on a gym floor, walked miles and had to find solace for their sore and tired bodies on a dirty sidewalk, waiting for Pope Francis’ Mass to begin under an awning of an office building. The trip, overall, helped students remember what it means to be Catholic Jesuit, as well as providing a greater understanding of Ignatian values. Sophomore Emily Mullen said, “Attending a Jesuit college and being able to see a Jesuit pope in person, who loves young people, was really exciting. To me, it was really powerful when Pope Francis said that love is our mission. It struck me today when I was doing a post-service reflection because there was a quote from Pope Francis that was talking about different cultures, races and religions accepting each other and the beliefs they have.” Editor’s Note: More information about campus ministry, immersion trips and retreats is available from the campus ministry offices in the student center, located near the Murphy Room and LSC conference room.

While in Philadelphia, the group of students walked six and a half miles to try to see Pope Francis.

Campus Calendar : Oct. 1 - Oct. 7

Thursday

Homecoming comedian Nicole Byer from 9 p.m.-11p.m. in Kulas Auditorium.

Friday

Homecoming dance from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Rainforest in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Saturday

Talent and variety show in Kulas Auditorium from 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday

Mass in the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center Gymnasium at 10:30 a.m.

Monday

Mass at 12:05 p.m. in St. Francis Chapel.

Tuesday

Free chair massage in the Learning Commons of the Grasselli Library from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Chemistry seminar in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology, room West 329 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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The Carroll News gets inside scoop for fall 2015 Dennis Lane and Marinello One Acts Ellen Liebenguth Assistant Arts & Life Editor This October, The Dennis Lane Memorial One Act play series, performed in Marinello Little Theatre at John Carroll University, will hit the stage. The Carroll News had the opportunity to speak with Assistant Professor for the Tim Russert Department of Communications and Theatre Arts and Producing Director of Theatre, Keith Nagy and the two student directors for the performances, senior Zak Zippert and alumna Robin Weaver. CN: For people who are not familiar with theatre, how do the One Act performances compare to a normal theater production? Keith Nagy: They’re short plays. They are usually no more than 45 minutes in length. There is a notoriously shorter play that is added that lasts about ten minutes. CN: What are the Dennis Lane Memorial One Acts about? KN: The student-directed one-acts here at John Carroll University are a whole series designed by the theater department to have students direct, produce and design one-act plays. The students directors get to pick their plays and are usually a type of comedy. Every once in a while, we have a darker show, but for the most part they are comedies. It is up to the student to coordinate, run it and supervise other students. We usually use published plays. However, every once in a while, we do get a student writer. Robin Weaver: The Dennis Lane One Acts are a series of one-act shows (shows without an intermission, typically 10 to 60 minutes long) performed in the Marinello Little Theatre. Last fall, we introduced the Dennis Lane ‘77 Memorial Student Directed One Acts at Marinello Little Theatre to honor the life of Lane, an active member of the theatre community at Carroll. Being a part of either series is such an honor – we get to continue the legacy left behind by John Carroll theatre greats. Zak’s shows are considered part of that series, while mine is a Marinello One Act (as I am a guest artist). CN: Who are the directors and writers for the Fall 2015 performances?

KN: This time around, we have Zak Zippert, a senior who is doing his directing project for the theater minor, and the other is being directed by alumna Robin Weaver. They are both directing plays with a “Bashing the Bard” theme. Zak is directing two plays and the second play that he is directing is a short, one person one-act because his first one-act is a little on the shorter side. His shows are titled “Tiny Dreams” and “Dost Pity Thee Withpett,” while Robin’s show is called “An Actor’s Nightmare.” CN: What is your responsibility as a student director? Zak Zippert: My duties are to interpret the script. Like with movies and their directors, everyone interprets a script differently. My job is to get the actors to portray what I see when I read the script onto the stage, whether that may be telling them how to act or a different way of saying something. My goal is to get my vision from when I read the script onto the stage. RW: As the director, my job is to block the show by creating movement paths, guide character choices and oversee costuming and lighting. I’m in charge of running rehearsals and making sure that everything looks good, in a nutshell. CN: Is there a common theme within these One Act performances? KN: Both of them, “Dost Pity Thee Withpett?” and “An Actor’s Nightmare,” satirize a little bit of Shakespeare and they are also satirizing modern situations throughout the performance. “Tiny Dreams,” the third play, is a one-woman show about a Russian actress talking about her days on the stage.

classical theater into more accessible theater. CN: What makes these shows different or unique compared to previous JCU theatre performances? KN: The whole One Act series is unique because they are mostly comedies, they are directed by the students and they also serve as part of the students’ projects academically. ZZ: What makes “Tiny Dreams” different is that it is a one-person show, which, in my four years at JCU, has not been seen before. It is a different challenge as a director to only work with one actor. Being a director of two shows is also new to for JCU theater, and, according to Professor Nagy, nobody has done this before. Reading the scripts, I could envision people at JCU acting in these shows and I could envision how it would be seen on Marinello stage. RW: My show “The Actor’s Nightmare” has actually been performed at JCU before. My directorial decisions and the performances of my wonderful cast differentiate from the past performance and bring something new and exciting to the show. In a more general sense, the three one-acts being performed this semester are more farcical than other one acts performed in recent history, which is great. They’re a very smart kind of funny. CN: What do you like best about being a director and working on these shows?

ZZ: I just love being in the theater. I started acting in third grade and I have done everything in theater since then, like acting, stage crew, lights, sounds and all that stuff. Directing has been a new challenge that I haven’t been able to do before. I like facing challenges and directing my peers is definitely a challenge. RW: I love working with the students. I have such a talented cast coming from all levels and acting backgrounds. Seeing them interact and grow as actors is amazing. They make my job easy because they’re so willing to work and take my direction. My stage manager is awesome as well. This show has a lot of challenging parts and it wouldn’t be possible to pull off if she wasn’t so good. As an alum, it’s also great to be back working in this space. CN: What would you like to say to JCU students that may want to get more involved with theatre and these shows? KN: Later this semester, we are also producing “Six Characters in Search of an Author,” and then next semester we will also be doing some one-act plays and I am also directing “Sweet Charity,” a musical for the Kulas shows. Students who want to become involved can audition for any of these shows. Editor’s Note: The fall 2015 Dennis Lane Memorial One Acts will be performed on Oct. 22, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

ZZ: When Professor Nagy told me that Robin was doing a Shakespeare satire, I thought I would hop on the bandwagon and when I read “Dost Pity Thee Withpett?” it jumped out at me. It really caught my attention with its style of humor. RW: Both of our plays are farces and they make fun of a lot of different plays. Zak’s focuses on Shakespeare and mine makes fun of different classical literature pieces such as “A Man for All Seasons,” “Checkmate” and “Hamlet.” Both of our plays are about turning

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Sophomores Katie Neary (left) and Alex Monetsano rehearse in the Marinello Little Theatre for “Dost Pity Thee Withpett?” under the direction of senior Zak Zippert.

“Violins of Hope” exhibition pays tribute to Holocaust Faye Sloma The Carroll News

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Amnon Weinstein (above) restores violins from the Holocaust, which will be on display at the “Violins of Hope” exhibition at the Maltz Museum.

The Maltz Museum in Beachwood, OH will be hosting several events in the near future as a part of the new exhibition, “Violins of Hope,” that will be running from Oct. 2

through Jan. 3. In collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, The Cleveland Institute of Music, The Cleveland Orchestra, Facing History and Ourselves, Ideastream and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, the Maltz Museum proudly welcomes Amnon Weinstein and his collection of violins that survived the Holocaust. As a young child, Amnon Weinstein and his parents immigrated to Palestine in 1938. During World War II, Weinstein’s father opened a violin shop in Palestine, and through his influence, Weinstein grew up to become a world-renowned violin maker. About 50 years ago, a customer entered his shop, wanting to get a violin restored. The customer was a survivor of the Holocaust, and only survived by playing the violin for the Nazi soldiers. The man also explained how he was forced to play while other Jews marched to their deaths. Upon opening the case to view the man’s violin, Weinstein was shocked to find ashes inside the case. Years later, after this experience, Weinstein decided that with the skills he acquired while making violins, he would start collecting violins that were played during WWII by Jews and would restore them- bringing back to life

the spirits of those who wrongfully perished. This collection of violins, now beautifully restored, is called “Violins of Hope,” and has graced its’ presence right here in Cleveland. Eighteen of Weinstein’s violins will be on display at the Maltz Museum and, according to Samantha Fryberger, the museum’s Director of Marketing and Communications there is another violin that will be “making its American debut on loan from Yad Vashem, the World Center for Documentation, Research, Education and Commemoration of the Holocaust”. Each violin contains rich history and a unique story. These stories will be told through a variety of films and live performances that will be featured throughout the exhibition. The exhibition will pay tribute and respect to those who suffered from the Holocaust and expects to bring hope, as the exhibition title suggests, towards a new day. “As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, the ‘Violins of Hope’ exhibition really resonates with me as a testament to the human spirit and hope during such a dark time,” said Senior and President of JCU Hillel, Nicolle Simonovic. “The exhibition is a moving and powerful reminder that we must never forget what happened and that we must make sure it never happens again.”

Freshman, Sean Cain, thinks the exhibition “turns hurt and negative emotions into a story that everyone will understand, as music is a universal language.” The Maltz Museum will pay tribute to the violins by periodically filling the gallery with live music from The Cleveland Institute of Music and the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. Throughout the exhibition, these performers will play on the actual “Violins of Hope,” showcasing their beauty and bringing them to life. There are many events scheduled over the course of the exhibition. The Baldwin Wallace University Symphony Orchestra will perform Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, Strings and Continuo in D minor on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Maltz Museum. Another event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Mandel JCC Stonehill Auditorium, where “The Holocaust Survivor Band” will be performing. This concert will combine music with the stories’ of two Holocaust survivors. For more information on the exhibition and to see a schedule of events, visit violinsofhopecle.org and follow the hashtag #violinsCLE.

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Cleveland Concerts: fall 2015 Compiled by Anthony Pero Staff reporter

Jacob’s Pavilion

Beachland Ballroom

Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Zedd - True Colors Tour Presented By T-Mobile Friday, Oct. 2 – Hozier Sunday, Oct. 4 – Fueled By Monster Energy: Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach

Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Pure Bathing Culture, Wild Ones, Key To The Mint Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Ott, Pantrae, Aligning Minds Thursday, Oct. 1 – Aj & The Woods Thursday, Oct. 8 – Nate Jones Band Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Birdcloud Wednesday, Oct. 14 – The Stray Birds Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Hello Ocho Thursday, Nov. 5 – BUKU Friday, Nov. 6 – The Lone Bellow (Presented by WJCU)

House of Blues Wednesday, Sept. 30 – SiriusXM Presents Kodaline Thursday, Oct. 1 – Live and Local with Thor Platter Friday, Oct. 2 – Live Nation Presents RIDE Saturday, Oct. 3 – Rocktober! Sunday, Oct. 4 – Veridia: Only The Crazy Survive Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Grace Potter Thursday, Oct. 8 – Hollywood Undead Friday, Oct. 9 – Mac Miller Saturday, Oct. 10 – Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd Tribute Band Tuesday, Oct. 13 & 14 – Hanson Thursday, Oct. 15 – Adventure Club Saturday, Oct. 17 – Chase Rice Friday, Oct. 23 – Mayday Parade Sunday, Oct. 25 – Collective Soul Monday, Oct. 26 – Family Force 5 Wednesday, Oct. 28 – STS9 Thursday, Oct. 29 – Andy Mineo Saturday, Oct. 31 – Carnival of Horrors at House of Blues Monday, Nov. 2 – New Found Glory and Yellowcard Tuesday, Nov. 3 – SoMo Presents: The Fallin’ Up Tour Friday, Nov. 6 – ZOSO Saturday, Nov. 7 – Kip Moore Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Dom Kennedy Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Timeflies Thursday, Nov. 12 – Jamey Johnson Saturday, Nov. 14 – The Wilderness Politics Tour Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Allen Stone Thursday, Nov. 19 – Parkway Drive Friday, Nov. 20 – Marianas Trench Saturday, Nov. 21 – Jon Mclaughlin Monday, Nov. 23 – Our Last Night Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Papadosio Wednesday, Dec. 2 – August Burns Red Wednesday, Dec. 16 – Silverstein Thursday, Dec. 17 – The Academy Is

The Grog Shop Wednesday, Sept. 30 – The Belfries Friday, Oct. 2 – RIDE Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Skizzy Mars Friday, Oct. 9 – Jacob Moon Wednesday, Oct. 14 – The Dodos, Stems Monday, Oct 19 – Comedian from Chelsea Lately, Jen Kirkman Friday, Oct. 23 – Playing to Vapors Thursday, Nov. 12 – Young Rising Sons, Night Riots, The Mosers Tuesday, Nov. 24 – Elle King Sunday, Nov. 29 – 4 Door Theatre, An Honest Year

The Agora Ballroom Wednesday, Sept. 30 – One Eyed Doll Thursday, Oct. 1 – D.R.I Thursday, Oct. 22 – Motion City Soundtrack Saturday, Oct. 24 – Motionless In White & The Devil Wears Prada Saturday, Oct. 31 – Aiden Friday, Nov. 6 – Alesana, End in Echoes Sunday, Nov. 15 – All Time Low, Neck Deep, Sleeping With Sirens Friday, Nov. 27 – Camelot, Dragonforce Saturday, Dec. 5 – Falling In Reverse, Attila Saturday, Dec. 12 – Hawthorne Heights, Beartooth, Counterparts, the SP

The Odeon Concert Club Kent Stage Tuesday, Sept. 29 – The Wood Brothers Thursday, Oct. 1 – Saul Williams Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Aaron Neville Thursday, Oct. 15 – The Zombies

Friday, Oct. 9 – Misfits Revisit the Static Stage Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Amaranthe & Butcher Babies Saturday, Nov. 28 – Corrosion of Conformity Thursday, Dec. 31 – Ekoostik Hookah Nye Bash

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The Carroll News celebrates Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week, taking place Monday, Sept. 27- Saturday, Oct. 3, celebrates and promotes literature that has been banned or challenged by schools, governments and other institutions throughout time. Below are a few of many books that have found their way onto several banned or challenged book –Compiled by Katelyn DeBaun, Editor-in-Chief

1984 George Orwell

As a dystopian tale predicting a future characterized by totalitarianism and constant surveillance, “1984” is considered the fifth most challenged book of all time, according to The Midcontintental Library. It was challenged in Russia for its anti-Communist themes, as well as in the U.S. for being pro-Communism.

The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger

“The Catcher in the Rye,” has been banned and challenged due to its “excess vulgar language, sexual scenes [and] excessive violence,” according to Time. In response to the ban, the late Salinger said, “It’s almost unbearable for me to realize that my book will be kept on a shelf out of [children’s] reach.”

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The Harry Potter series J.K Rowling

A seemingly innocent series about magic, adventure and the triumph of good over evil, Rowling’s Harry Potter series has made its way onto several banned and challenged book lists due to its dealing with witchcraft, as well as for “occult” and “anti-family themes,” according to the American Library Association.

Slaughterhouse Five Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut’s work has been banned and challenged multiple times due to “explicit sexual scenes, violence, and obscene language,” as well as “depictions of torture [and] negative portrayals of women,” according to the ALA. In 1973, the city of Drake, N.D. challenged the novel and burned multiple copies of it.

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Hop on Pop Dr. Seuss

The Toronto Public Library was asked in 2014 by a father’s rights advocate to ban the Dr. Seuss classic for “encourag[ing] children to use violence against their fathers,” according to Time. Although “Hop on Pop” was challenged, the Toronto Public Library ultimately decided not to ban the book.

Looking for Alaska John Green

A favorite among young adults, “Looking for Alaska” has been challenged due to its sexual nature, as well as “inappropriate language” and claims that the book is “too racy to read,” according to Marshall University. Despite these claims, Green’s work received the ALA’s Michael L. Printz Award for literary merit.

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Lord of the Flies William Golding

Although it is a common work on high school reading lists, “Lord of the Flies” has been challenged by many schools for multiple reasons including the implication that “man is little more than an animal,” as well as “excessive violence,” “lurid passages about sex” and “profanity,” according to the ALA.

The Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien

According to Bridgewater State University, “The Lord of the Rings” was deemed “satanic,” and was burned alongside a Ouija Board, other works by Tolkien, as well as several books by Stephen King and J.K. Rowling as part of a Christ Community Church ceremony in Alamagordo, N.M.

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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood Marjane Satrapi

“Persepolis,” an autibiographical graphic novel, was removed from all Chicago public schools in 2013 and 2014 due to “graphic illustrations and language,” according to Marshall University. Students in the Chicago school districts challenged the ban using social media, which led to the end of the ban. Photo from Google Creative Commons

Where the Sidewalk Ends Shel Silverstein

A childhood favorite, “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” was challenged due to “promoting cannibalism” and telling “kids to break dishes instead of washing them.” Additionally, it was also accused of “suggest[ing] drug use, the occult, suicide [and] death,” according to Wake Forest University. Photo from Google Creative Commons

For more information, check out our online-exclusive article by Dominique Dupree about Banned Books Week on www.jcunews.com Editor’s Note: Information from The American Library Association, The Midcontinental Library, The New York Times, Time, Marshall University, Barnes and Noble, Bridgewater State University and Wake Forest University was used in this report.

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JCU wins third straight Cuyahoga Gold Bowl with close victory since 2002. With the victory, the Blue Streaks improved to 3-0, 2-0 in Ohio Athletic Conference play. The Cuyahoga Gold Bowl will remain in After starting slow in the previous two University Heights for another year. weeks, the Blue Streaks fired up an early scorIn a defensive duel, the John Carroll ing drive against the Yellow Jackets. University football team outlasted Baldwin Following an early three-and-out by the ofWallace University, 17-14, in Berea, Ohio on fense, junior cornerback Mike Hollins picked Saturday, Sept. 26. off Moeglin for an early shift of momentum. For the second straight game, the JCU Sophomore Arin Pruitt built on the defensive defense needed a stop in the final minutes to play, dashing 58 yards on a run behind the secure the victory. Needing only a field goal dominant left side of the JCU offensive line. to tie, the Yellow Jackets faced a 4th and 4 at Five plays later, freshman Jake Vivonetto the JCU 42-yard line with 1:14 remaining. gave the Blue Streaks a 3-0 lead with a 29Up to that point, the Yellow Jackets had yard field goal. no trouble running the ball. BW finished the The big run was of no surprise, Pruitt day with 200 rushing yards, as quarterback explained: “Our game plan was, for the most Tyler Moeglin, running back Austin Smith, part, simple. We knew we could run on BW so Photo courtesy of JCU Sports Information and tailback Adam Blake each ended the game we really worked hard in practice on executing The stifling Blue Streaks’ defense held the Baldwin Wallace offense to just with over 50 yards apiece. in the run game and getting correct blocks. 76 passing yards and 14 points in JCU’s 3-point victory over rival BW. Feeling confident in the ground game, Our line did a great job throughout the week The teams traded punts for the next 10 min- lead BW in the Cuyahoga Gold Bowl series, BW called an option play. Moeglin rolled to and it really showed in the game.” utes, until Schaefer led the Blue Streaks down 14-13. his left, with Smith waiting in the wings for On its next drive, BW made it clear the Pruitt led JCU with 114 yards on 19 carthe ball. Feeling a JCU defender approach- Blue and Gold would not have an easy day the field for a touchdown. Schaefer found ing, Moeglin tossed the ball back to Smith. in Berea. Moeglin orchestrated a 9-play, 58- senior Jordan D’Orazio in the end zone for an ries, but even the sophomore believes the Blue The pitch did not fool the Blue Streaks, as yard drive that he finished with a five-yard easy 4-yard score with 30 seconds remaining, Streaks can do better. “I think the biggest thing we need to sophomore Ray Brewster stopped Smith a touchdown run. The Blue Streaks attempted granting JCU a 10-7 lead at halftime. improve on to beat ONU is our execution in The JCU offense continued to have success yard short of the first down. to muster a response on the next drive, but the passing game,” said Pruitt. “We had a few early in the second half. Pruitt capped off a 12The defensive stand ensured a third straight the Yellow Jackets halted senior quarterback missed opportunities that we make everyday play, 53-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown victory over Baldwin Wallace, the longest Jake Schaefer and the offense on 4th and 2 run with 5:52 left in the third quarter. The Blue in practice. Our quarterback, Jake Schaefer JCU winning streak over the crosstown rival from the BW 17. Streaks looked safe with a 17-7 lead, but the is a huge leader in our offense so I have no doubt that he will have the offense ready for Yellow Jackets soon stormed back. At the beginning of a promising JCU drive Saturday.” The Blue Streaks will play next on Satlate in the third quarter, Schaefer tossed an 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final urday, Oct. 3 as JCU will host its first game interception into the outstretched arms of at Don Shula Stadium this season. Ohio BW defensive back Theodore Washington. Baldwin Wallace 7 0 0 7 14 Northern University (2-1, 1-1) will be JCU’s A facemask penalty on the Blue Streaks then John Carroll 3 7 7 0 17 granted BW even better field position at the opponent for Homecoming weekend. In the Blue Streaks’ matchup with the Polar JCU 23-yard line. Scoring Summary The Yellow Jackets needed just five plays Bears last year, ONU gave JCU all they could to score, as Moeglin again found the end zone handle. The Polar Bears were up seven head1st - 04:09 - JCU - J. Vivonetto 29 yard field goal on a 1-yard touchdown run on the first play ing into the final quarter, but the Blue Streaks 1st - 00:51 - BW - Tyler Moeglin 5 yard run of the fourth quarter. Moeglin’s scamper nar- mounted a late comeback, scoring 10 points in the final 15 minutes, defeating ONU 17-10. rowed BW’s deficit to just three. 2nd - 00:30 - JCU - Jordan D’Orazio 4 yard pass from J. Schaefer JCU is currently on a three-game win Schaefer, and a surprisingly quiet JCU offense, picked up just one first down on its next streak against ONU and leads the overall 3rd - 05:27 - JCU - Arin Pruitt 1 yard run two drives, allowing BW one final gasp before series historically, 17-11, including an 8-6 the JCU defense halted the Yellow Jackets in record at home. The last time the Polar Bears defeated the Blue Streaks in University the final minutes. 4th - 14:57 - BW - Tyler Moeglin 1 yard run The Blue Streaks now hold the overall Heights was on Oct. 23, 2010, when ONU series advantage over BW, 26-25-4, and also bested JCU by a score of 35-14.

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John Carroll 17, Baldwin Wallace 14

Volleyball

Blue Streaks put together perfect weekend at CMU DoubleTree Invitational Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

As John Carroll University’s volleyball team headed to Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 25 for the Carnegie Mellon University DoubleTree Invitational, the squad knew they had to turn things around. After a disappointing 4-9 start to the season, the Blue Streaks did exactly that this past weekend, winning all four of their matches. It started with a close-knit match against Westminster College in which the two squads

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traded sets back and forth until JCU dominated the final frame, taking the fifth set 15-6, and the match along with it. Later that day, the Blue Streaks faced their toughest test yet in the hosts and No. 20 team in the country, CMU. Throughout the match, neither squad won a set by more than six points, and the JCU defense stepped up big time, winning six of the final seven points in the fifth set, including a couple of key blocks, to win the fifth set by three points, and in turn, winning the match as well.

Senior Sara Kaminski led the Blue Streaks with 74 combined digs over the four-match weekend, including 28 against Pomona-Pitzer College.

Inside The Box Score 1st WC 12 JCU 25

2nd 25 22

3rd 18 25

4th 25 23

5th 6 15

1st CMU 25 JCU 21

2nd 20 25

3rd 19 25

4th 25 23

5th 12 15

1st BC 9 JCU 25

2nd 11 25

3rd 11 25

1st PPC 25 JCU 18

2nd 18 25

3rd 18 25

Saturday, Sept. 26 had the Blue Streaks face a much easier path. In their first matchup, they rolled over Brooklyn College in straight sets, winning each set by double digits. Pomona-Pitzer College took the first set in JCU’s final match of the weekend, but the Blue Streaks rallied and won the next three sets to win the match and seal their perfect weekend. With the victory, JCU now sits at 8-9 on

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the year overall and will now begin Ohio Athletic Conference play. The squad’s first matchup will be Saturday, Oct. 3 as they travel to Ada, Ohio to face off against Ohio Northern University. The volleyball team has not defeated ONU since Oct. 6, 2001. The Blue Streaks have lost 17 straight matches to the Polar Bears and will look to break that winning streak on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Victory over Geneva leads JCU into OAC play Brennan Betro Staff Reporter

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Start Manziel

I do not believe in Johnny Manziel. Let me start by saying that. I do not believe he will become a legitimate NFL quarterback by any stretch of the word. But I acknowledge I am not an NFL expert, and Manziel could very well prove me wrong. Unfortunately for Manziel, he is not being given that chance because the Cleveland Browns’ head coach, Mike Pettine, feels that starting Josh McCown is the better option. I hear what Pettine is saying. I understand McCown earned the job over the entirety of training camp and Manziel has had very few first team reps because of his own injury, but I still disagree with the choice. We all know the Browns are not winning a Super Bowl anytime soon. They are the Browns. They are probably cursed and may never win one. That’s just the way the Browns work. But it’s not just being cursed that causes the Browns to be so bad all the time. It’s the constant decisions by the GM and the head coach that almost always end up being wrong. Manziel may be another wrong decision. I certainly think that he is, but the Browns aren’t even giving him the chance to prove people like me and Merril Hoge wrong. Cleveland spent a first round pick on Manziel just two years ago. The opportunity finally arises where he gets a start early in the season, and he looks really promising in a winning effort. On the horizon is a very winnable game against the Oakland Raiders, one of the worst teams in the league over the past decade. Just as everybody is jumping on the Manziel bandwagon and ready to see if Johnny Football can break the streak of awful Browns’ QBs, Pettine decides to throw Josh McCown back into the fold, and shocker, the Browns lost. McCown is not good. Not at all. He had half of one good season for the Chicago Bears. He’s also 36 years old. In other words, he has zero upside. I’m not a Browns fan. I legitimately hate the Browns, but even I’m getting worked up about this. Pettine, stop being dumb. Start Manziel. He could be a total flop, but McCown isn’t any better, so what’s the hurt in starting Johnny? If you play McCown the rest of the season, you go into next year with the exact same situation you have right now. Only difference will be that Manziel will have had even less experience in year two than he did in year one. I want the Browns to lose, but to see them lose because they refuse to do something everybody knows is the right decision is just mind boggling and frustrating. The Browns need to stop acting like the Browns. Bench McCown and start Manziel. Contact Jacob Hirschmann at jhirschmann16@jcu.edu

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The John Carroll University men’s soccer team returned to their winning ways this past weekend. After being shut out against Case Western Reserve University on Sept. 16 for the first time in 20 matches, JCU entered the pitch with the look of resurgence in an effort to rebound from the tough loss to CWRU. They responded, vanquishing Hiram with ease on Wednesday, Sept. 19, before traveling to Beaver Falls, Penn. on Saturday, Sept. 26 and defeating Geneva College, 4-1. JCU got off to a fast start at the Merriman Athletic Complex. Sophomore Dalton Browsky converted a header to the far post off of a corner from senior Kevin Pachuta. Then, with luck on the side of the Blue Streaks, the Golden Tornadoes seemed to have gotten themselves twisted around and incidentally tapped in an own goal at the 23:46 mark. The Blue and Gold held the 2-0 into the half. To start the second half, the Blue Streaks picked up where they left off. Five minutes into the half, senior Michael Melfi rifled the ball into the net with a cross from left to right off of yet another Pachuta

feed. Melfi’s goal was long awaited, as his last came on Oct. 19, 2013 against Heidleberg University. About four minutes later, the Blue Streaks struck once more as sophomore Jesse Marinaro scored for the fourth time this season with a header to stretch the JCU lead to 4-0. The goal gave Pachuta the assist hat-trick as he assisted on all three of the squad’s goals. Geneva finally scored in garbage time to avoid the shutout but could do no more damage, losing the matchup 4-1 and now sits at 4-3-2 on the season. JCU’s goalie, freshman Liam McIntosh, put together a solid night, with four saves to his name. McIntosh was helped by another strong JCU defensive effort, which has now allowed one goal in their last two games. “We’ve been focusing on defense a lot during practice the past week,” said senior defender Jimmy Mattina. “We try and pride ourselves on our defensive effort. If we can be solid defensively then we know we’re a strong enough team to go out and get some wins.” The Blue Streaks produced their second highest scoring out put of the season with the four goal performance, falling short only to

Inside The Box Score Geneva College John Carroll

1st 0 2

2nd 1 2

Final 1 4

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Senior Michael Melfi finds open space during JCU’s 4-1 over Geneva College before scoring the third goal of the game for the Blue Streaks on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Beaver Falls, PA. their 5-0 trouncing of St. Vincent University on Sept. 9. The Blue and Gold dominated the Golden Tornadoes in nearly every aspect of the game. JCU finished with 17 shots to Geneva’s 12 in the contest. Five of JCU’s eight corner kicks occurred in the first half, the first of which was headed in for the squad’s first goal. The Blue Streaks also took advantage of their opponents mistakes. Geneva was ruled offsides 4 times over the course of the game, while JCU avoided the offside bug and went the entire game without being ruled offsides. Clean play and good defense in the box, complementing a potent scoring arsenal, earned JCU their 3rd road win of the season. The convincing win pushed the

Blue Streaks to a 5-2-1 record with the non-conference slate behind them. With an amazing six goals in two games, JCU looks to continue their prolific offensive attack when they make the journey down to Ada, Ohio in a face-off against Ohio Northern University on Saturday, Oct. 3. The matchup with ONU will be the first Ohio Athletic Conference matchup of the year for JCU. Heading into OAC play, the team is ready to work and make a splash in the conference. “We’re feeling pretty confident as a team,” said Mattina. “We’re coming off two big wins which gives us some momentum heading into this weekend. Our focus is one game at a time, and right now, our focus is on ONU.”

Women’s Soccer

Blue Streaks fall twice in final non-conference games Jacob Hirschmann Sports Editor

Two road games turned out to be tough tests for the John Carroll University women’s soccer team this past weekend as the Blue Streaks fell to a pair of University Athletic Conference teams in Carnegie Mellon University and Case Western Reserve University. The Blue Streaks opened up the weekend in Pittsburgh against

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CMU on Friday, Sept. 25. Entering the contest, the Tartans were ranked No. 6 in the nation, much in part to their prolific offensive attack. JCU responded to the first CMU goal, as the game was knotted up at 1-1 after a goal by junior defender Andre Regrut in the 22’, but the Blue Streaks could not keep it even for long. The Tartans went on the score three goals in less than 10 minutes on their way to a 4-1 halftime lead.

The JCU defense hurries to clear a loose ball in the 18yard box during the squad’s 5-1 loss to Carnegie Mellon on Friday, Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Inside The Box Score Carnegie Mellon John Carroll

1st 4 1

2nd 1 0

Final 5 1

Case Western John Carroll

1st 0 0

2nd 1 0

Final 1 0

Game activity, while high in intensity, was low in scoring chances during the second half, with the lone goal coming in the 82’ for CMU. The 5-1 defeat was the biggest loss of the year for JCU, but the Blue Streaks quickly turned their focus to their matchup with CWRU on Sunday, Sept. 27. This matchup of cross-town rivals was even throughout the entire game. Both teams managed two shots on net during the first half, but both keepers stood tall, and it remained a deadlock heading into the second half. The Spartans turned up the heat in the second half, putting out nine shots over the 45-minute period, eventually getting one past senior keeper Taylor Tercek in the 75’.

JCU was unable to muster a shot on net for the rest of the game as CWRU sat back and cleared every chance the Blue Streaks managed. The final whistle blew at the 90’ mark and the Blue Streaks fell to the Spartans 1-0, dropping to 2-7-1 on the season. With the losses, JCU is now done with non-conference play and will begin their Ohio Athletic Conference schedule after a long layoff on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Westerville, Ohio against Otterbein University. It looks to be avenge game for the Blue Streaks after Otterbein came into University Heights and defeated JCU 3-1 last season. If the Blue Streaks manage to beat the Cardinals, it will be the first win for JCU over Otterbein since Oct. 24, 2001, when the Blue

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JCU earns third in Purple Raider Invitational Blue Streaks face tough test in Meadville John Alfes Staff Reporter

A two-day tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 provided plenty of bright spots for the John Carroll University men’s golf team. With the fall season winding down, JCU looks to continue to improve and end the year strong. The Blue Streaks finished in third place at the Purple Raider Invitational this past weekend in Alliance, Ohio at the Tannenhauf Golf Course. Collectively, the Blue and Gold shot a 603, putting them closely behind conference rivals Baldwin Wallace and Mount Union. Freshman Chris Sloe and sophomore Andrew Britton teamed together to lead JCU and finish in second and third

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place, respectively. Sloe shot a 72 on both days, putting him only two strokes behind the tournament’s leader. Britton was just as consistent, shooting a 73 on Saturday and Sunday, earning him a tie for third place. Also placing for JCU was sophomore John Schnur in 29th place with a 157 score over both days of the invitational. As Saturday came to a close, the Blue Streaks had a three-stroke first place lead ahead of Baldwin Wallace. Although JCU did not regain its day one form, they competed and put themselves among some of the best competition in the conference. The lineup was able to edge out Wooster College, Muskingum College, Westminster College and Hiram College by numerous strokes to cap off the weekend. Up next for JCU is the OAC Fall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4.

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Over Sunday, Sept. 27, and Monday, Sept. 28, the John Carroll University women’s golf team competed in the Allegheny College Invitational in Meadville, Penn. for their fourth competition of the year. The Blue Streaks earned an eighth place finish, in the field of 11 teams, with the University of Toronto taking first place overall, shooting a 648 over the two days. Also ahead of the Blue Streaks was Gannon University (654 strokes, 2nd place); Denison University (707 strokes, 3rd place); Mercyhurst University (708 strokes, 4th place); Cernegie Mellon University (719 strokes, 5th place); Al-

legheny College (726 strokes, 6th place); and Point Park University (740 strokes, 7th place). As a team, JCU combined for a 756. Sophomore Nicolette Bowersock led the way for the Blue Streaks, shooting a 183 and finishing in 21st place overall. Right behind Bowersock was sophomore Adrienne Metzger, who shot a 184 and finished in a tie for 26th place. Sophomore Michelle Whiteleather (188 strokes, 29th place), freshman Alex Eddy (201 strokes, 45th place) and junior Amelia Roche (219 strokes, 55th place) rounded out the feild for JCU. The Blue Streaks now have a bit of downtime before their final scheduled tournament of the season when they head to West Lafayette, Ohio for the Mount Union Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the River Greens Golf Course.

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Freshman Chris Sloe put together his best day as a member of the Blue Streaks at the Purple Raider Invitational, earning second place overall in the tournament with an overall score of 144 strokes.

Sophomore Nicolette Bowsersock finished the Allegheny College Invitational with the best score of any Blue Streaks’ golfer. Bowersock shot a 183 over the two days, good enough to earn a 21st place finish overall.

THIS WEEK IN BLUE STREAKS ATHLETICS Football

Men’s Soccer

JCU v. Ohio Northern Saturday, Oct. 3 1:30 p.m., University Heights, OH.

JCU @ Ohio Northern Saturday, Oct. 3 7 p.m., Ada, OH.

Head to jcusports.com for the full composite schedule, including schedules for cross country, golf and tennis.

Women’s Soccer

Volleyball

JCU @ Otterbein University Wednesday, Oct. 7 7 p.m., Westerville, OH

JCU @ Ohio Northern Saturday, Oct. 3 1 p.m., Ada, OH

Streaks of the Week

Women’s Golf

Nicolette Bowersock Sophomore

Bowersock was the top performer at the Allegheny College Invitational for the Blue Streaks over Sunday, Sept. 27 and Monday, Sept. 28. The sophomore shot a team-low 183 and finished in 21st place overall.

Men’s Soccer

Football

Volleyball

Men’s Golf

Dalton Browsky Sophomore

Arin Pruitt Sophomore

Sara Kaminski Senior

Chris Sloe Freshman

The sophomore scored the opening goal in JCU’s 4-1 win over Geneva College on Saturday, Sept. 26. The victory was Browsky’s second straight game with a goal and increased his scoring total to six goals this season.

Pruitt led the way for JCU in the squad’s 17-14 win over Baldwin Wallace on Saturday, Sept. 26. The sophomore rushed for 114 yards on 19 carries including a 1-yard TD in the third quarter. Pruitt now has 294 yards on the year.

The senior led JCU in digs at the Carnegie Mellon DoubleTree Invitational with 74 over the four-match tournament. With the 74 digs, Kaminski took over the alltime program lead for digs with 1,869 digs in her career.

Sloe earned second place overall at the Purple Raider Invitational in Alliance, Ohio for JCU. The freshman finished the two-day tournament with a score an overall score of 144 strokes, his lowest score of the season.

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Pope Francis speaks to Congress and United Nations leaders to be responsible for making this possible for the poor and downtrodden. “Government leaders must do everything possible to ensure that all can have the minimum spiritual and material means needed to live in dignity and to create and support a family, which is the primary cell of any social development,” the Pope said. The physical needs he stressed are lodging, labor and land. The spiritual freedoms needed for every individual are the right to freely practice his or her religion, the right to education, and all other civil rights.

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Pope Speaks to Congress

Igniting an avid reception, Pope Francis’ trip to the United States was highlighted by a speech to Congress, which millions watched. The occasion was momentous, as no previous Pope has ever addressed Congress. Pope Francis’ speech extended to issues that divide Americans, but ultimately accentuated the staggering challenges not only faced by Americans, but also by the world. Alluding to Martin Luther King Jr. and other bastions of liberty, the Pope related to the American experience and how it urges him to encourage Americans to follow the initiative of their heroes; to take up the cause of the deprived; and remain compassionate to those who are disadvantaged.

Immigration

He further extended this premise to immigration. As a son of a migrant family that searched for opportunity and renewed hope, Pope Francis asserted, “The people of this continent are not fearful of foreigners, because most of us were once foreigners.” Rather than rejecting those who desire the same security, Americans should “educate new generations not to turn their back on our neighbors” or “repeat the sins and the errors of the past,” he continued. Such invocation strongly addresses the issue of illegal entry into the United States and the resulting immigration crisis, which has divided so many Americans. Building on the need for compassion and commitment to the underprivileged, Pope Francis cited the heroism of social activist Dorothy Day. Combating poverty and providing opportunity to those who live in an economy that is exclusive is a battle Day championed. According to Pope Francis, “part of this great effort is the creation and distribution of wealth” and the proper remedy is to enliven “an economy which seeks to be modern, inclusive and sustainable.”

Climate Change and Family

Another controversial subject the Pope expanded upon was climate change. American conservatives typically deny climate change as a fact-based reality; however, Pope Francis calls for “a courageous and responsible effort” to reverse the “environmental deterioration caused by human activity” and such effort Pope Francis believes resides most in the will of the Congress. Pope Francis did not only lend weight to the more popular issues on the left; he also discussed conservative issues as well according to the analysis of his speech by The New York Times. When speaking of the importance of family, the Pope expressed his concern, saying, “fundamental relationships are being called into question, as is the very basis of marriage.” When speaking of respecting others

War and Nuclear Weapons

Nancy Pelosi shakes hands with Pope Francis before he departs Washington D.C. and the magnanimity of the golden rule, he concluded it is of utmost importance “to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development” emboldening the crusade of conservatives to ban abortions. However, such comment was followed by a plea to abolish the death penalty, which has been advocated for by liberals.

Solidarity

Aside from specifically addressing polarized issues, Pope Francis’ intrinsic message was for the cooperation of a disunited world, according to the Los Angeles Times. The theme of following the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day and other American heroes allowed Pope Francis to spread the subtle, but crucial message: “We must move forward together, as one, in a renewed spirit of fraternity and solidarity, cooperating generously for the common good.” Furthermore, he prodded Congress to act; to “initiate processes rather than possessing spaces,” and help resolve the demanding challenges as one together in a unity of many countries that share a common cause.

good of his fellow men and for the glory of the Creator,” the Pope said. “He is not authorized to abuse it, much less destroy it.” The U.N. was ready for Pope Francis’ criticism, which the Pope noticed. He approved of a plan coming from the organization that works to eradicate poverty, income inequality, and helps fight some climate change problems, according to the United Nations News Centre. “The adoption of the ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ at the World Summit, which opens today, is an important sign of hope,” he said.

Poverty

Fighting poverty and speaking up for the marginalized is another main initiative the Pope has been working on since 2013, which he made a central part of his U.N. Address. Giving people the opportunity to rise up from extreme poverty on their own was his main argument. “Integral human development and the full exercise of human dignity cannot be imposed,” he said. Pope Francis called on all government

Pope Francis also called attention to the atrocities of war and the vast number of weapons of mass destruction in the world. “If we want true integral human development for all, we must work tirelessly to avoid war between nations and peoples,” the Pope pleaded in front of the leaders of 193 countries from all over the world. The Pope reminded the members of the General Assembly individuals’ lives are more important than ideological differences. The Pope very clearly called for the end of nuclear weapons, saying, “There is urgent need to work for a world free of nuclear weapons, in full application of the non-proliferation treaty, in letter and spirit, with the goal of a complete prohibition of these weapons.” Pope Francis then gave his approval to the Iran Nuclear Deal and expressed how he saw the deal as an example of how good things can get done in the world. He said he hopes the deal will last a long time and be effective. The theme of Pope Francis’ speech was one of universal fraternity, and how we are all connected. This is in tune with his Jesuit background and to what he has said throughout his time as Pope. The Pope finished his U.S. trip in Philadelphia and headed back to the Vatican after the Meeting for Families on Sunday. Editor’s Note: Information from The New York Times, The LA Times, The United Nations News Centre and The Vatican website was used in this report.

Pope Addresses the U.N.

Following his address to Congress, Pope Francis, who is the fifth Pope to visit the United Nations, gave a speech to the General Assembly in New York City. The room was full of heads of state, dignitaries from countries across the world and a multitude of influential people. Pope Francis kicked off the 70th gathering by highlighting causes he’s been fighting for since the beginning of his papacy. A major point during his speech was the environment. He said that people around the world need to do something about protecting the environment because as humans, we are a part of the environment and any harm done to it, is done to us. Pope Francis stressed humans must stop the overuse and abuse of the environment. “…(God) permits man respectfully to use creation for the

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Great masses of Muslim pilgrims were making their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 24, 2015. What was supposed to be another stop on their holy tour became a chaotic scene, when a crushing stampede left the pathway covered with piles of white-robed, motionless bodies. It was the deadliest accident during the Hajj pilgrimage in a quarter-century, leaving over 700 dead and more than 850 injured, according to The New York Times. Those killed in the Hajj stampede were from at least 13 nations, reported The New York Times. More than 2 million Muslims from

around the world were in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj, a pilgrimage that all Muslims have the obligation to complete if it is financially and physically possible, according to USA Today. The deadly stampede took place during the third day of the five-day event: the symbolic stoning of the devil. Dead bodies were scattered about near a T-shaped intersection of narrow streets in Mina, which is a little over three miles east of Mecca, where many pilgrims stay in air-conditioned tents, reported The Washington Post. Saudi authorities on the scene of the tragic incident concluded that this was one of the worst disasters to befall the pilgrimage in recent decades. This followed an event that occurred two weeks ago, when a crane

Emergency services take care of victims after the stampede that killed over 700 people.

collapsed near the main mosque at Mecca, killing more than 100 people. An investigation is going on to find out who or what is to be blamed for the incident. Some suggested causes include the mass of people rushing to complete rituals, the extreme heat and masses of faithful people pushing against each other in opposite directions. One worshipper told The New York Times, “It’s literally a pile of bodies of people who pushed, they shoved, they panicked, they screamed. It’s hot, someone fell, other trampled, and they got stampeded.” Muslim pilgrims have little time to complete the intense rituals in various places across the deserts of Saudi Arabia in a five day time period. Saudi officers have blamed the dead for the cause of the stampede; the Saudi health minister, Khalid al-Falih said that the stampede may have been caused by “some pilgrims who did not follow the guidelines and instructions issued by the responsible authorities,” reported The Washington Post. This recent stampede has renewed criticism that the Saudi Arabian government lacks the management skills to protect one of the world’s largest regular human migrations. Many mistakes have been made during the Hajj ceremony in recent decades. In the past 20 years, there has been a total of ten incidents with this most recent accident being the worst thus far. Last week’s disaster was the deadliest at Mina since 1990, when 1,426 people died, according to The New York Times. Editor’s Note: Information from The New York Times, The Washington Post and USA Today was used in this report.

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FBI investigators recovered both work-related and personal emails that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton deleted off of her personal account, according to The New York Times. The FBI said they were not hard to recover. Clinton’s server contains over 60,000 emails that the FBI must now examine, according to The New York Times. This news comes five months after Clinton admitted to using her private email for official business. If the emails are considered work-related, they will be passed on to FBI agents for further investigation. However, it will take several months to sift through these emails since many contain sensitive information. Many are personal emails, such as the planning of her daughter, Chelsea Clinton’s, wedding and other miscellaneous activities, reported Bloomberg. The FBI is looking at these 60,000 emails that Clinton deleted,and they are looking back to see if any other sensitive emails were sent from her server when in office. The bureau’s goal is to find out why and how classified information ended up on her personal server, according to Bloomberg. The classified information included schedules, press clippings, staffing updates, speech notes and technical support requests. The FBI has even classified one of the documents as secret. This message contained information about arrests in Libya. The State Department has already released copies of 8,000 emails that were on the server to the public as examples of what kind of information these messages contained at Clinton’s request, according to Bloomberg. Editor’s Note: Information from The New York Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg and Business Insider was used in this report.

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Interim President, Michael Kafando, regains his power on Sept. 23.

The interim president of Burkina Faso, Michel Kafando, who was the target of a coup last week, returned to power on Sept. 23, 2015. Kafando was thankful for the swift intervention from other West African countries, namely those of Senegal, Benin and Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. The coup was staged by allies of former President Blaise Compaoré, who was ousted in a mass uprising last October after his failed bid to extend his 27-year rule, according to The Guardian. Its intent was to derail forthcoming elections, in part because the interim government had decided to prohibit any of Compaoré’s allies from taking part in the elections. The coup’s leader, Gen. Gilbert Diendéré, threatened to pull the country further into political crisis. Leading ministers are detained and violent clashes occur on the streets of the capital, Ouagadougou. Diendéré, and 13 others who have been suspected of involvement in the coup, have had their assets frozen; they are only able to withdraw 300,000 CFA ($512) per month for the next three months, according to BBC News. After regaining power, Mr. Kafando said, “We are proud of the mobilization and fearlessness of the Burkinabé people, especially its youth, whose unwavering determination helped to stop the usurpation.” Professor Suzanne Ondrus, from the Women’s and Gender Studies Department at John Carroll University, said, “The Burkinabe people have been building a new Burkina in this past year since they ousted Compaore, who was in power for 27 years. In this interim government, they have been working, not just passively waiting for elections. They have enacted many new laws and researched into cases of political murder and injustice.” Editor’s Note: Information from The New York Times, BBC News, The Guardian and Professor Suzanne Ondrus was used in this report.

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John Boehner announced his resignation from the House of Representatives. Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner announced his resignation from both the speakership and his congressional seat on Friday, Sept. 25. Boehner, a Republican from the 8th Congressional District of Ohio, has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1990, according to Boehner’s website. He has held a multitude of leadership positions during his time in the House, and has been the Speaker of the House for the past five years. Boehner held a press conference Friday after the news that he was resigning had broken. Boehner said, as Speaker of the House, his job was “to protect the institution.” His original plan was to step down as Speaker at the end of 2014, but he ultimately decided to stay when he realized “prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable harm to the institution,” Boehner said during his press conference. His speech went on for 15 minutes, noting that his role as Speaker of the House was “to serve the institution and the people.” Boehner noted many times throughout his speech that “it was an honor to serve.” As Speaker of the House, Boehner’s main goal throughout his tenure as Speaker was to limit both government spending and involvement in the citizen’s personal issues, according to his official website. His latest battle in the House was to defund Planned Parenthood after the organization was caught selling fetus parts. This fight has led Congress to the brink of a government shutdown, which happened before in October 2013 for 16 days when a plan could not be finalized to solve the nation’s debt. Boehner’s announcement was a surprise to many, even President Obama, who said he would “reach out immediately” to Boehner. This is the third blow to the Republican party, who recently lost Rick Perry and Scott Walker as presidential candidates, according to The Washington Post. Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin said that he appreciates Boehner’s work as Speaker of the House and considers his resignation to be “an act of pure selflessness,” according to The New York Times. No reports have been made on who will be the next Speaker of the House. John Boehner is set to leave office on Oct. 30, 2015. Editor’s Note: Information from The Washington Post, The New York Times and John Boehner’s website was used in this report.

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Drug CEO lowers prices of Daraprim after outrages Nicole Spindler The Carroll News

Martin Shkreli, founder and CEO Turing, a pharmaceutical company, was under fire last week for increasing the price of the drug Daraprim overnight by more than 5,000 percent when he purchased the company in August. Shkreli raised the price from $13.50 to $750 per tablet. Although Shkreli raied the price in August, the issue is gaining attention due to Hillary Clinton’s comments on it on her social media accounts. Daraprim is a 62-year-old drug that fights toxoplasmosis, a particularly threatening infection, for people who have weak immune systems, such as AIDS patients and some pregnant women. Several years ago, Daraprim cost only about $1 a tablet, but the drug’s price rose sharply after CorePharma, a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality prescriptions, acquired it. Shkreli said since the drug is so rarely used, he believes that the impact on the health system would be minuscule. In addition, he stated the money from the increase would be used to develop better treatments for AIDS that have fewer side effects. “This is not the greedy drug company trying to gouge patients; it is us trying to stay in business,” Mr. Shkreli told The New York Times. “We needed to turn a profit on the drug,” he said in an interview with Bloomberg last week. “The companies before us were actually just giving it away almost.” Although some price increases have

been caused by shortages, others have resulted from a business strategy of buying old neglected drugs and turning them into high-priced specialty drugs, or trying to gain more funds to research other drug improvements. Shkreli acknowledged that the cost to produce the drug is low, but he said that doesn’t take into account “the quality control, the regulatory costs and all of the other things that come with having a drug company.” This spontaneous hike in the price of the much-needed medication has sparked enormous outrages. It caused several lawmakers and even presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to consider possible measures of controlling the rising cost of medicines. “Mr. Shkreli, what’s it going to be? Do the right thing. Lower the cost today to its original price,” Clinton wrote during a Facebook live chat on Monday, Sept. 27, Newsweek reported. The price increase targeted hospitals and patients. Medicaid and certain hospitals would be able to get the drug inexpensively under the federal rules for discounts and rebates. Unfortunately, private insurers, Medicare and hospitalized patients would have to pay an amount relatively close to the listed price. This price increase could eventually force hospitals to use alternative therapies that may not have the same efficiency. The Infectious Diseases Society of America and the HIV Medicine Association objected to the price increase, saying, “This cost is unjustifiable for the medically vulnerable patient population in need of this medication.”

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Some people living with AIDS now struggle to find a way to afford Daraprim. Also, with the new price, the annual cost for treatment is hundreds of thousands of dollars. Shkreli said many patients use the drug Daraprim for far less than a year, and the price is now more in line with those of other medications for rare diseases. This has caused significant speculation. Although Daraprim now comes at a similar cost to other medicines like it, some feel as though the price increase was unnecessary. It comes down to the idea that with the price change, patients will not be able to afford the proper treatment they deserve and could eventually die. After suddenly increasing the price of the life-saving medication, Daraprim, Shkreli indicated he will lower the cost of the drug.

Shkreli does not know what the new price will be, but he will decrease it to allow his pharmaceutical company to break even or make a smaller profit. With the possibility of such a brief escalation in the price of a vital drug, it is in question if it was really worth the scares or Turing pharmaceutical company’s time. Without this drug, patients may become very seriously ill and die. This very worrisome to those who cannot afford Daraprim anymore. This startling fact has drawn much publicity to this issue, and calls the ethics of Shkreli’s business decision into question. Editor’s Note: Information from NBC News, Newsweek Bloomberg and The New York Times was used in this report.

Medical marijuana dispensaries gear up for rec sales Oregon prepares for increased marijuana after allowing recreational use Associated Press

Oregon’s medical marijuana dispensaries are getting ready for a watershed moment this week: when recreational pot users will also be able to buy weed at their pot shops. More than 200 of Oregon’s 345 medical marijuana dispensaries have notified the Oregon Health Authority of plans to sell recreational marijuana starting on Thursday. Though some dispensaries may not qualify right away if they’re still in the application process and haven’t been approved, OHA spokesman Jonathan Modie said. Oregon passed Measure 91 in November. The law legalized possessing and growing limited amounts of marijuana for personal use starting July 1. But the state won’t be ready to begin regulated sales until next year. As a temporary stop-gap and to curb black market sales, medical dispensaries are allowed to conduct early sales of recreational marijuana tax-free. Taxes on recreational sales won’t start until Jan. 4, when a 25 percent tax on retail sales will be added. Adults over 21 can buy a quarter ounce of buds. Candy bars and brownies, as well as extracts, concentrates and marijuana-infused products are not available in early sales. Customers must provide a valid, government-issued photo ID as proof of age. Ten cities and two counties have prohibited early retail sales of marijuana, including Douglas and Harney counties,

Two consumers shop at a marijuana dispensary in Eugene, Oregon. Gresham, Brownsville, John Day, Junction City, La Grande, Reedsport and Sherwood. Recreational pot has also been legalized in Washington, Colorado and Alaska, though in Alaska is still figuring out how to regulate the industry. Most dispensaries in Oregon are thrilled to start offering recreational pot, hoping to boost their sales in an already over-saturated industry. But, they say, it’s hard to know what impact adult recreational sales will have. “It’s going to be a surprise for everybody, we’re hoping it’s really busy,” said Lois Pariseau of Gras Cannabis in Portland, a dispensary that opened four months ago. Pariseau said a lot of people have been

walking into the dispensary in recent weeks, asking about the start of early sales. The competition is stiff, she said, with several other dispensaries already open on their street. To lure recreational users, Gras Cannabis has been advertising, including in two local alternative newspapers and on two giant billboards in the city. Pariseau said the dispensary’s “bud tenders” are ready to educate new users about pot. And anyone wanting to buy should first understand what is and isn’t allowed. “It’s very important for everyone to really read the rules, and follow the law to a T,” she said. Another concern: stocking enough pot

flower to meet the growing demand. The dispensary has its own pot grow, Pariseau said, but that won’t be available for several weeks until harvest starts. A pot shortage is also the biggest worry for those in the medical marijuana community, who fear the start of recreational sales will negatively impact medical marijuana patients. “We’re really nervous. The dispensaries might sell all the marijuana to recreational people and the patients will be left without their medicine,” said Anthony Taylor, president of Compassionate Oregon, a nonprofit group that advocates for the patients. Prices for medical marijuana might also increase, if demand outgrows supply, he said. Taylor said supply levels at smaller and newer dispensaries might especially be impacted by recreational sales. And while adults buying recreational pot can only purchase it once a day at a given dispensary, Taylor said, people can “dispensary hop,” depleting product supply across a city. Taylor’s group has sent a letter to dispensaries, asking them to pledge to maintain sufficient levels for medical marijuana patients and to serve patients first when there are recreational users in the store. Some have agreed to the pledge, but not all. “We don’t expect them to turn away business,” Taylor said, “but we do hope ... everybody understands that in medical marijuana dispensaries, the patients come first.”

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On Thursday, Sept. 17, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen announced that federal interest rates will increase before the year ends. A week prior to this speech, The Federal Reserve had halted the raise of interest rates in favor of observing the global currents. However, they did not give much reason for doing so and left many confused. Her speech on Thursday to 1,800 students and professors at the University of Massachusetts affirmed that short term interest rates will be raised this year. This gave clarity to many viewers who had unanswered questions form the prior announcement. The short term interest rate has remained close to zero percent since 2008 due to low inflation rates. It appears as though The Federal Reserve has not yet raised interest rates because the economy has not fully recovered from the recession that began in 2008. According to recent census data, as reported by The New York Times, the median income of American households is still 6.5 percent lower than it was in 2007, prior to the recession. As the inflation rate hints to grow back to a healthy level of 2 percent, the future market is expected to experience its first raise in nine years. However, as The Federal Reserve halted the raise after weeks of anticipation, investors are expecting the raise to be a little far off. Yellen stated The Federal Reserve has observed that, as the economical slack is diminishing, inflation pressures are bound to build up over the coming years. This is not substantial because of the strong dollar, the falling import or oil prices, but as the

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Janet Yellen, above, announced short term interest rates will increase by the year’s end. negative pressures lessen, the federal fund rates will experience its first hike before the year ends. In her speech, Yellen addressed the issue of consumer lag. As the businesses and households considered their strategies, she said that sudden influx might force The Federal Reserve to raise the federal fund rates, which might cause a recession or financial markets to tumble. “The more prudent strategy is to begin tightening in a timely fashion and at a gradual pace, adjusting policy as needed in light of incoming data,” she said. Additional factors other than the precise level of unemployment, affect the central banks’ decision. According to Yellen, the public’s expectations as to where the prices were heading mattered more than the inflation rate. Surveys conducted by The Federal Reserve indicate that people believe the inflation rate is increasing, the conclusion of which is opposed by

the Treasury Inflation Protection Security markets investments. As the year draws to an end and the anticipation builds up, 35 percent of the future market traders anticipate the interest rate to hike, reported by Chicago Mercantile Exchange. As time passes, public opinion continues to shift and The Federal Reserve is faced with the dilemma of continued observation and determination of the prime time for the implementation. Yellen’s speech was directed at the markets and the investors, advising them to be prepared. Considering public expectation, lack of lower bench mark for unemployment as well the liquidity and economic situations in emerging markets, many do not expect the hike to be in the foreseeable future. Editor’s Note: Information from Bloomberg. com, NBC News, and The New York Times was used in this report.

An Apple a day keeps consumers at bay Laura Chodak The Carroll News

The big buzz in the cellular phone technology world has been the release of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus on Friday, Sept. 25. As expected, the release of the iPhone 6S is part of the two year release schedule of Apple’s iPhones. Every other September, Apple releases a new phone. Halfway between the release of these phones, Apple releases an “S” version of the phone that the company put on the market the year before. These “S” versions only contain minor updates. The iPhone 6S brings many new features, one of which Apple calls the “3D Touch.” This new feature is pressure sensitive. With the right amount of pressure from one’s finger, different capabilities are unlocked. Some people have been comparing the “3D Touch” feature to the right click feature on computers and laptops. The right amount of pressure engages a drop-down menu with a variety of functions pertaining to whichever app is being touched. This means that users are now able to activate different aspects of an app from their home screen without launching the whole program. One can simply pop in and out without any trouble. Users are also capable of previewing something with a single press, and then exiting the preview by releasing their finger. With an added amount of pressure, one may then jump into whatever they are previewing. These features have been named the “peek and pop.” The iPhone 6S has a heavily upgraded camera. With a stunning jump from six megapixels to 12 megapixels, pictures taken with the iPhone 6S are sure to be breathtaking. The most interesting capability of the new camera is the “Live Photo” option,

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Apple released the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus that is sure to impress consumers. which captures images before and after someone takes a picture on their camera. This creates the moving image effect. One can only imagine how a feature like this will effect social media apps such as Vine and Twitter. Similar to the Live Photo concept, the iPhone 6S will also allow users to set up a live wallpaper. This gives an endless amount of options to users, and makes sufficient use of the Live Photo feature. Apple is also offering a certain amount of pre-set live wallpapers for less artistic users to choose from. The physical design of iPhone 6S is comparable to that of the iPhone 6. The only major difference is the color options are now silver, space gray, gold and rose gold. The iPhone 6S offers many new features that make a subtle difference. The new technology adds convenience to the lives of its users. It allows for quick multitasking for people that are constantly on-the-go.

This new phone has attracted a lot of attention. It’s new feature of 3D Touch is very innovative. 3D Touch will change the way new smartphones and other touchscreen devices are made. Other smart phones on the market have not developed anything like this concept yet, but are sure to now. This has the potential to be a turning point in the world of cellular phone technology. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are forcasted to be very successful. Although it is similar to the iPhone 6, features like 3D Touch and Live Photo will help sell the product. Apple has been successful in marketing their iPhones. This product is no different. The iPhone 6S is a smart investment. Apple said that they were, “on pace to beat last year’s 10 million unit firstweekend record” as reported by NBC news. Editor ’s Note: Information from Bloomberg.com, NBC news and macworld. co.uk was used in this report.

Not so Gross Domestic Product

Many people are wondering just how poorly or well the economy is doing. Most would simply say it is doing badly. However, this may or may not be the case, depending on who you are and what you do for a living. As most things in our universe go, the economy flows in a cycle. It goes up and down repeatedly, much like a sound wave. Right now, it appears as though we are near the bottom of a “trough,” or the lowest point of the cycle. However, the good news is that we are already past the lowest point and are on the upswing. This means that things will continue to get better, and our economy will continue to grow for the time being. But how do we actually measure our nation’s wealth, and therefore, our standard of living? If you were thinking, GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, you’re right! Gross Domestic Product is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the total value of the goods and services produced by the people of a nation during a year not including the value of income earned in foreign countries.” In other words, it is a massive measurement of everything that is produced inside of our country. This does not include goods that are sold illegally or “under the table.” A formula is used to calcuate what the GDP is for a given country and can be used for comparison and analysis. Let us now ask: Why do we care? The answer is simple. Gross Domestic Product shows the size of the economy. When we say that “GDP is up 5 percent from last quarter,” we mean that economy itself has grown 5 percent since last quarter. When GDP repeatedly grows in a negative direction, economists will tell us we are in a recession. Because we have had several consecutive quarters where GDP has grown positively, we know that we are on the upswing, and on our way out of the recession that began in 2008. This is good news, but it should be taken with a grain of salt. This means that as our economy continues to grow, we will see unemployment numbers decrease, and average wages increase. This sounds like great news, right? Wrong. Sort of. A continually rising GDP goes hand in hand with the term inflation (which we will talk about next week). Inflation occurs when we have a low unemployment rate because the demand of goods increases as America’s work force generally has more money to spend. As demand for a good increases, so too does its price. As more and more people are hired, wages generally tend to increase. To fund these higher wages, companies will raise the prices of their goods or services. Inflation is a slippery slope. When the prices of goods and services becomes too high for companies to afford, they begin to lay off workers, and the economy declines again. Thus, perpetuating the never ending economic cycle. We can determine all of this from Gross Domestic Product!

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Dear Hribar, My relationship of almost a year and a half has become stagnant and I’m trying to fix it. I love my boyfriend, but I feel like one of those old couples who doesn’t do anything but watch television and go to dinner at 5p.m. The spark our relationship was founded upon is slowly dwindling to embers. I’ve tried going on fun dates and meeting new friends for us, but I feel like I’ve been dragging my boyfriend like he’s in a coffin! How do I enrich this relationship? -No Sparks Zone Dear No Sparks Zone, This relationship seems to be a “Slugship” which is when a relationship becomes like a slug. It’s moving slow, it’s not going anywhere and you’re coated with a slimy feeling of boredom (sorry, I had to make the entire metaphor work). I think you’ve been doing a lot of work and that doesn’t seem fair to you. Talk with your boyfriend and see how both of you envision this relationship. Set expectations and goals and explain how tiring and bored you feel in your relationship. We’re at college; we’re supposed to be having the time of our lives, not stuck in a dead heat. Alternatively, perhaps this could be a sign your relationship is at its end. It’s hard to think about ending a relationship, especially one that has been 18

months of commitment. You both deserve the best, and perhaps the best is not with each other.

Dear Hribar, Last night, while attending a social function, I almost kissed some girl. I don’t even know who this girl was, because I forgot her name and appearance, but the following day I heard all about it from my friends. I went in for the kiss but backed out at the last second and almost ran away. I feel so embarrassed; does this happen often? -The Almost Kisser Dear The Almost Kisser, Don’t fret! You’re not the only John Carroll student who went all “Top Gun” for a smooch and redirected the plane midway. I’ve seen all sorts of kisses go awry on this campus for different reasons. Awkward eye contact, moving one’s face away from the kisser and a change of plans are among reasons why operative kisses have been aborted (sometimes it’s unexplainable, other times explainable). It could be worse, I’ve seen people go for the kiss on inanimate objects and yet miss! Don’t feel embarrassed; you’ll see plenty of other shenanigans that will make your “kiss miss” look chill.

our date and she told me she “was a Dem.” I didn’t know what she was talking about and can’t find anything on the subject. What was she referring to? -What’s A Dem?

Dear What’s A Dem, Your date was trying to explain to you in a hip fashion that she is a Democrat. For those who don’t follow American politics, the Democratic Party is a political party which believes in more government intervention and the rights of the individual. Sometimes, in order to appear really hip (like Hillary Clinton), we democrats will try and grab those young voters! To do so, we have to use those fun words! Hopefully your date’s political affilation doesn’t turn you off to her. She seems like a fun woman!

Dear Smart Girl, As far as I’m aware of, there isn’t a specific major that will yield “the best guy.” What you’re most likely looking for is a guy who values and works hard at his academic endeavors. You’re going to find guys who value their academics no matter what their major is. Join some academic clubs, spend some time in the library and perhaps get to know the guys who are in your own field. If there is a certain subject you’re more interested in, perhaps that can be a starting ground. Otherwise, the only major you’ll need to understand is how to majorly flirt!

Dear Hribar, What JCU majors have the most dateable guys? I’m trying to utilize both my academics and love life to find the man of my Dear Hribar, dreams! I was talking to this girl during -Smart Girl

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Living the mission

Last summer, Christopher Tighe spent eight weeks in service at the Fan Free Clinic in Richmond. “I wanted to learn more about medicine, sickness and patient care. What I realized was, in addition to that, I would learn more about people than I could ever expect,” he said. This immersive experience is an eight-week summer program available to students in any field of study. The internship combines academics and service by placing the interns in disadvantaged communities. The program accommodates students by working with them so they are placed in an area that will best suit their interests. Participants receive a limited stipend in order to fully emulate living simply. “‘Shepherd’ designates a couple who are the founding benefactors of a prototype for these programs that was developed at Washington and Lee University,” says Maryellen Callaghan, internship director. The Shepherds’ have nurtured the program for many years and are contributors and advisers to the internship. The funding for the national program comes from donors, foundations, and endowments from grants/gifts that have been long established. Board members of various universities throughout the United States oversee the program as a whole.

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port, and we encourage students to consider applying to participate. The Shepherd Internship offers both a change of perspective and a sense of value for the student. This opportunity offers career advantages as well as new perspectives on hu-

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“We used cardboard and plastic sheets for shelter. There was a lot of smoke ... because we didn’t have gas for heat and there wasn’t enough electricity. In the camp, it’s much better.”

manity. It allows the intern to live simply and in solidarity with populations that must be understood by future leaders, such as those at John Carroll. In order for instances of social inequality to be fixed, it is first necessary to understand them. To be men and women for and with others is to give without the hope of receiving something in return. The people of John Carroll University are offering an opportunity for students to practice the values they are taught on a daily

— Aziza Hamad, 14, was one of more than 30 desperate civilians who made a run from Mount Sinjar for an Iraqi military helicopter.

basis. The Shepherd Internship Program places the intern in a venue that is directly compatible to his or her interests, skills and morals. By giving students the opportunity to pursue their interests in an environment of solidarity, they are fulfilling the Jesuit mission.

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OURVIEW

Noelle Saluan

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By now, the brilliantly hued autumn leaves have started to fall from the trees, crackling under our shoes as we rush to make it to class just on time. The air has a brisk, yet refreshing welcome as we switch out our tank tops and shorts for jeans and cozy sweaters. Change is quite the ambiguous concept. Some see it in Broadway flashing lights, starstruck with the opportunities it boasts, while others would rather shove it into a tiny box in the deepest, darkest corner of their room. I used to fall in the middle of this spectrum, tending to waver from one extreme to the other. But recently, I’ve come to realize I am in love with this inevitable aspect of life. According to Mahatma Gan-

Falling into Change dhi––yes I am quoting Gandhi– –“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” We are in college, a time of finding ourselves, making some rather interesting, and sometimes questionable, choices, all the while accepting the whirlwind of an overwhelming and vast sea of change waiting to crash down on us, how would you choose to handle that? Personally, I would embrace it. Of course, there is the ever– looming “silent” period we go through when massive changes occur in our lives. We all experience a time of getting our grip and realizing we have to go through a bit of darkness before we can reach the light again. It will get better, though, and it is undoubtedly worth it. College is a bit like this. You’re thrown into a new place, urged to pick a major and attempt to figure out what you’re going to do with the rest of your life. Some of you may quickly figure out your expectations did not meet the reality, and decide to change your major…a few times. Others will struggle to get used to a lifestyle away from home and fumble a bit

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until they get the hang of things. At first, this seems like a tad much to handle, but eventually you’ll start to realize that doors are opening and there will be unfamiliar but friendly faces behind them. Maybe you’ll be exposed to a new aspect of life you never knew existed, you might fall in love with the endless opportunities that this change in your life has handed to you. Immerse yourself in these new experiences, and open yourself up to start living your life with a bit of uncertainty. Sure, you might get a few things wrong, but you’re trying something new and there is no shame in that. Change is only what you make of it. It’s purely your perspective, and everyone has a different window they peer into the world from. You can decide to thrive and embrace the new differences or put the inevitable in that tiny box in the dark corner. I choose to fall in love with the transition, I choose to be the change I wish to see in the world. Contact Noelle Saluan at nsaluan18@jcu.edu

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“Being ascertive in a kingdom” Jaslyn Ivey, senior

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“A tool from the medieval times used for launching things”

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Throng: a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Katelyn’s Candor :

Katelyn DeBaun Editor-in-Chief

It’s funny, just how much things change in the course of a few years. When I was in middle school, my older sister told me that most friends we make in this life are temporary in some sense. Whether they last a few days, a few months or a few years, most people who enter our lives on friendly terms will not remain there on a life-long basis. I remember being rather offended by my sister’s remarks. How dare she insinuate that two of my best friends at 13 years old would not remain my friends throughout high school, college and the rest of my life? Incidentally, I haven’t spoken to either of them in eight years, so I guess that proves her point well enough. As I am working my way through my senior year, an insanely challenging and surreal undertaking, there are a great deal of adjustments I am having to make as I prepare to leave John Carroll behind in return for a new adventure. One of these is accepting that, once I leave this place, there will be many friendships I have now that may not last. Looking back, I’ve always had a hard time letting go of people to whom I have been close; it’s hard for me to toss friendships away as if they were nothing more than clutter on my desk. Case in point: one of my really good friends from high school is actually an ex-boyfriend I dated for almost a year. During our senior year of high school, my best friend and I had an absolutely asinine fight over God knows what, and did not speak to each other for about six months; yet we moved on and talk every day now. I even try to make a point to

McGowan’s Manifesto: The petty party

Mary Frances McGowan Managing Editor

As a purveyor of all things political, I live for presidential campaigns. While some of my fellow swing-state residents run for bomb shelters as campaign signs dot front lawns and television sets sing of fiscal reform and social issues, I sprint towards the insanity without looking back. I have lived through 5 presidential campaigns and loved every one of them, although admittedly I wasn’t thinking of myself as a political actor until Obama’s first race, where I found myself full of civic hope and enthusiasm for the first time. As I find myself living in the midst this presidential race, which seems

like of one of the strangest, most candidate-laden presidential races of all time, I feel different. My hopeful heart, thus far, has been swapped with a sense of disappointment at the ideological right’s commitment to blatant intolerance and discrimination, and their ability to remain visionless behind their biblical blinders when presented with legal reason. The candidates of ages past, at least how I remember it, met ideological differences with some semblance of reason and legality. Since when is bigotry something to celebrate? Apparently, in the current Republican state of affairs. Let me be clear; my criticism is not a direct attack on the fundamental principles of the Republican Party, nor do I think conservatism and bigotry is a causal relationship. In fact, I would argue that many moderate Republicans are as frustrated as I am with the seemingly endless instances of narrow-mindedness. However, I believe the GOP of today is a far

cry from the praise-worthy ideals of thinkers like Teddy Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gerald Ford. Those men, regardless of your politics, did not lay their entire political foundation on the assumption that all Mexican immigrants are sexually predatory, the hatred of an entire religion, the inferiority of women or the misinterpretation of Genesis 19. Unfortunately for the peaceful afterlife of the Republicans of antiquity, the conservative presidential hopefuls believe these things and much worse, as if to prompt every former respectable GOP leader to turn in their grave in unison. Donald Trump, who has to the Old Guard’s dismay been leading the GOP polls since his announcement, is arguably the king of political hate speech. I sat in horror as he stated, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best…they’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.” I became even more disgusted as Americans rallied around

a fundamentally incorrect assumption of an entire group of people, when in fact, studies have shown that some our nation’s safest cities are those that have large immigrant populations. As Trump broadened his hateful scope to include the likes of women, prisoners of war and Islamic populations, I patiently waited for the conservative electorate to say “enough is enough.” Oddly, they haven’t yet. While it’s easy to solely target Trump, Ben Carson has made questionable claims about his inability to trust Muslim people, stating: “I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that.” Additionally, Carson believes Muslim values are not consistent with that of the United States Constitution. Here, we return to the inability to reason due to their supposed religious foundations. Let me remind Carson of the very First Amendment of the Constitution, which states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment

Learning to let go keep up with old friends I haven’t seen in years, because I am desperate not to lose them. Memories are a powerful anchor. However, as time wears on, I’m realizing that sometimes, we have to let people go. Sometimes, it is the only option. It is an inevitable fact: as people get older, they grow. In a few cases, they grow together. However, it is a pretty common tendency for people to grow apart and go their separate ways, especially throughout the formative years of high school and college. Sometimes, friendships simply fade away, slipping out of our grasp like ever-evasive wisps of smoke. However, there is an uglier fate for some friendships, as they become toxic and vile for all parties involved. This can be due to a number of factors: new friends, ideological differences, massively inflated egos and so on. These, in turn, may cause people to metaphorically rip each other to shreds, causing a heinous amount of pain and trauma. Let me tell you, break-ups with a significant other can be downright awful, but I’ve never had one that has been worse than a friendship imploding on itself. A few years ago, as a naïve freshman starting college, when faced with a self-destructing high school friendship, I would have clung to it desperately. Nowadays, let me tell you, it is exhausting to hold on to toxic, slowly-dying friendships, especially when you are the only one making any sort of attempt to fix the problem. Oftentimes, it’s just not worth it. Of course, I’m not suggesting you should just ditch all of your friends whenever there is any sort of conflict. By the same token, it is okay to accept that all things—friendships included—end. When faced with this, it’s okay to just let go. Contact Katelyn DeBaun at kdebaun16@jcu.edu

of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” So don’t fret Carson, no Islamic president could ever declare a national religion as Christians have been doing unofficially for years. Your stalwart freedom to be misinformed in terms of theology and rudimentary civics persists, brave heart. Although I have highlighted only two pervasive examples, the instances persist. Chris Christie compared immigrants to UPS packages, saying we should track them in a way we do objects. Carly Fiorina casts democrats as baby-killers and amoral. Kasich declared teachers to be gossipy, stating that their lounges should be taken away. Ultimately, I’m disappointed with our discourse. Our conservative presidential hopefuls do not sound like ivy league scholars, but disgruntled college freshman in speech class. Republican Party, I mourn the loss of your validity. Contact Mary Frances at mmcgowan17@jcu.edu

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A wrongfully forgotten holiday

Ways to chill out

Nap Watch a movie Meditate Read recreationally Call a loved one

6. Journal 7. Make fall crafts 8. Try a glass of wine 9. Make hot cocoa 10. Shop then drop —Compiled by the Editorial staff

Madeline’s Montage: Grieving to feel anything

Madeline Sweeney Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Fall rolls in, burying the summer grass with fallen leaves and yellowed trees. Clouds graze over the world that we live on, hiding the sun, reminding humanity the cool months are nearing. The chilling atmosphere hits without warning, and as the world begins to brown and the sun sets early, loss becomes a battle for many. People are born and die every day, but losing someone near and dear is an unexplainable feeling. Consuming thoughts attack loved ones as they wonder what they could have done to prevent such a thing as death, or at least prolong life. You wish you could have visited one more time; you hope it was a peaceful departure from this world to a possible next; you pray for comfort and healing. Although this is a difficult thing to read and write about, I find great value in understanding the grieving process – mostly because I am awful at it. Recently I found myself lo oking at old photographs of my grandfather; he passed away in 2005 after Alzheimer’s attacked his brain for 15 years and pneumonia eventually took over the rest of his body. I’m not sure why, but the few memories I have of him, both healthy and sick, have stuck in my head so vividly over the years. His funeral was the first time I ever experienced death so closely, and I remember my four year old cousin touching his hand at the wake and asking my aunt, “Mama, why is he so cold?” The last memory I have of Grandpa Summers alive was of him lying in bed with a feeding

tube inserted under his hospital gown. He could not speak; he did not know my mother or her five siblings, let alone myself. My grandmother sat by his side and held his hand tightly while we spoke to him. I never cared to ask if he knew what we were saying, but with my understanding of the disease now I know he wasn’t able to register it. Regardless, we told him how much he meant to us, and we reflected on past memories with him because that is what you do for people you love. It is what you must do for yourselves when loss is promised. Since the passing of my grandfather, I have experienced this feeling of separation multiple times, and it does not get easier, no matter how many times you witness it. I was young and didn’t understand the complexity of the disease, and once again it has erupted in my family; this time I am watching from start to finish. I’m not sure what the end has in store, but I know I will be strong for my family, and I will be strong for myself. Through all my experiences with loss I have found that each one comes with a lesson. After my grandfather’s passing, I understood that grieving is a way of coping, and with each other instance, I learned what it means to adapt. Any type of loss is natural; it is part of our world whether we like it or not. We are allowed to be sad, but when one person leaves this earth it is valuable to know they live on through loved ones and their daily actions. The awful fact is that death is a part of life, and although it is a scary thing, death need not be feared. To those of you who are suffering, you are not wrong to be consumed by sorrow, and you are not grieving incorrectly. The depth of what you are feeling is from the love you gave whoever you are grieving. Having the ability to be free of sorrow is a powerful thing, but it takes time; time takes time, for that matter. Find value in others so you may embody and share it yourself. Life on earth is not everlasting, but the good we learn, and the lessons we share, can be. Contact Madeline Sweeney at msweeney16@jcu.edu

Ben Gebhardt Editorial & Op/Ed Editor Tomorrow, Oct. 2, as everybody knows, is John Carroll’s homecoming. No doubt the student body will be abuzz with excitement and JCU pride as there is a dance, a football game and parents coming to visit. It is an important day to the community here in University Heights. But little do people know that Oct. 2 is an important day to another community worldwide, a group that has far less to celebrate and is, unfortunately, lesser known. Tomorrow is International Wrongful Convictions Day. It is a pretty strange (and morbid) sounding holiday. Frankly, it sounds like one of those days that you see on Google and don’t make much of. There is a pretty serious over-holidayization of the modern calendar, and it seems like every day has been decreed some sort of ceremonious, arbitrary “holiday” (I’m talking to you, National Doughnut Day). The weight of dedicating a day to something has become quite watered down, thus I can understand if you have never heard of Wrongful Convictions day—I hadn’t myself until last Friday. But, I learned in the matter of an hour that this, unlike National Doughnut Day, is a cause that truly deserves its own 24-hour

Faculty Corner News: Why does it matter?

Next Tuesday, Oct. 6, all of us at John Carroll University are being asked to participate in a phenomenon that’s happening across the country: News Engagement Day. All you have to do is get on Twitter that day and post stuff about news – stuff you read or see that’s newsrelated. Use the hashtag #newsengagementday. Add #JCURussert to tell people where you are from. Then sit back and watch to see if it starts trending. If not, tweet some more and help it along! News Engagement Day is the brainchild of Paula Poindexter, head of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Here at JCU, the chair of the Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, Mary Beadle, is asking everyone on campus to participate. Events are planned to encourage this. Today, as you read this, a group of 20 lucky students are scheduled to visit the Northeast Ohio Media Group, which runs Cleveland.com. Students will tour the newsroom and meet with several top journalists, including 2014 JCU grad Ryllie Danylko, now a crime reporter there. Next Tuesday, people in Communication classes will tweet and post on social media. At The Carroll News they’ll tweet about the edition they’re putting together that night. Others will be tweeting at WJCU

chunk of everybody’s time. Last Friday, the Ohio Innocence Project, a University of Cincinnatibased group who uses law students to examine potential instances of wrongful conviction, came to JCU to tell our student body about their institution. Quietly, the Project has liberated 17 people from prison who were wrongly convicted and sentenced for a crime they never committed. I had heard of groups doing work along these lines before, but I had never really given much thought to them, or just how important their job is. Wrongful convictions happen far more often than any of us at John Carroll, a small bubble of highereducation and affluence, realize. Often times, those who are locked away for crimes that they did not commit come from a poorer demographic, and therefore do not have the means to attain proper legal representation. The result is hundreds serving time for offenses done by others, and sometimes, not done at all. The Ohio Innocence Project brought two of their liberated clients with them to speak in the Jardine Room. One, Roger “Dean” Gillispie, was freed by the Project in 2011 after having served 20 years in prison for a crime that he had no part of. The other, Nancy Smith, was released from prison in 2009, having served 15 years for a crime that never even took place. Both of their cases were a mockery of the American justice system. Each had prosecutors who went through great lengths to fabricate

evidence and somehow link them to the crimes. They had everybody against them, right from the get-go, from the arresting officers to the judges. Now, every judiciary in the world makes its fair share of mistakes (since 2000, the U.S. has exonerated 263 wrongfully convicted people, according to the Innocence Project). The court system is gigantic, and injustice is bound to happen, unfortunately. However, what concerns me is that once an injustice has been carried out, there is not an efficient way of “righting the wrong.” These two people serve as examples of how difficult it is to get an innocent person out of prison once they have been convicted. There is almost always several decades worth of appellate procedures, all of which require legal aid and of course, a lot of money. The whole process is inefficient and impractically expensive, especially since those serving time wrongfully are generally not so well-off. Accordingly, there are few interests groups that are willing to help, which is why the job often falls to law school students and state branches of the Innocence Project. Perhaps keep International Wrongful Convictions Day in the back of your mind tomorrow. It may not be the most fun of the unofficial holidays, but it is certainly one that deserves some of your thought. Contact Ben Gebhardt at bgebhardt18@jcu.edu

and JCTV-4. You may see our broadcasting students doing interviews in the halls. We hope people everywhere on campus will join in, as you read, hear, see and otherwise engage with news stories and events. Tweet from a speaker on campus, or a student activity. That’s news! Post on Instagram and Pinterest with the hashtag too. More information and suggestions are at www.newsengagement.org Why are we doing this? Let me attempt to explain why it matters. I know young people are getting tired of being told they need to read more news. If you aren’t interested, why should you? Well, the reasons are significant. Our future as a democracy depends on it. Everyone should be keeping track of what their political leaders are doing. If you don’t, how can you know whether they’re doing what you need them to do? I care about local news particularly because it builds a sense of place and community. It’s the glue that binds us to local places, people, institutions and traditions. These can provide help when you’re in trouble and fun when you’re feeling good. The future of our planet also depends on people following news. How can we ensure the planet stays safe for humans to live on if we don’t know how fast the glaciers are melting, sea level is rising and storm weather is worsening — and what our politicians are not doing to stop it? My biggest worry is that soon, we won’t have any journalists left. The

whole reason my former newspaper job vanished, like those of so many other journalists, is that people stopped, or never started, reading and watching news. Who will be the watchdogs who keep track of our political leaders then? Who will cover storms, crime and other disasters? How will people know what’s going on? Despite my professional involvement, I don’t blame people for avoiding news. I know it often sucks. Too many stories are about depressing stuff. Too often, it’s badly written or presented. Many stories on news websites are impenetrable. They expect you to already know stuff. They aren’t written clearly. I have a suggestion for those who find news boring or depressing: try The Skimm, a daily email newsletter that’s really fun. My journalism students say they love it, and the feeling that they know what’s going on in the world. Sign up at theskimm.com. You can cancel it anytime. Another favorite is Vox Sentences, a daily email news summary from Vox Media. It’s clear. It doesn’t talk down to you. Find it at www.vox.com. Scroll down to the bottom where it says “Get Vox in your Inbox.” Try these next week and you’ll have stuff to tweet about on News Engagement Day. See you on Twitter! I’m @Carobella3.

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Classified ads cost $5.00 for the first 10 words and $0.25 for each additional word. To be placed, ads must be typed or handwritten clearly and legibly and sent to or dropped off at The Carroll News office with payment. Classified ads will not be run without pre-payment. Classifieds will not be taken over the phone. Deadline for classifieds is noon of the Monday prior to publication. For Ad Rates and Information: Mail us at: The Carroll News John Carroll Univ. 1 John Carroll Blvd. University Hts, OH 44118 carrollnewsads@ gmail.com. Federal Law bans discrimination by race, sex, religion, color, national origin, family status and handicap in all Ohio rental property. The Carroll News will not knowingly accept advertising in violation of this law. As a consequence, The Carroll News will not accept rental ads that stipulate the gender of the tenants.