One in four women will be victims of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. For this exact reason, men of John Carroll University have come together and formed a group known as One in Four, named for the statistic that one in four college aged woman have been sexually assaulted.
Volume 83
Person of the Year: Brian Williams
As Vice President of Enrollment at John Carroll University, Williams has transitioned quite nicely from his eight years at Providence College in Rhode Island to here.
Words of Wisdom from the CN Seniors
Carroll News seniors offer words of wisdom.
Facilities need evaluation
John Carroll University prides itself on outstanding athletic facilities such as the Don Shula Stadium and Blue/Gold Weight Room. However, the Stadium, along with other facilities, has become insufficient for athletes needs.
JCU Track not up to par
The once in a decade opportunity for John Carroll University to host the Ohio Athletic Conference track and field championships has slipped through the University’s fingers.
You're wrong, I'm Rafferty: Another year has passed and I’m still Rafferty
Here we are again. Another year at John Carroll is about to become nothing more than a memory. That means it has been an entire year of “You’re Wrong, I’m Rafferty,” and what a year it’s been. Every week, I gave you guys 110 percent.
Ohio Student Choice Grant changed
When John Carroll University first heard about Governor Ted Strickland’s proposed budget cut for the fiscal year of 2008 – 2009, they knew that it would have a large impact on JCU students. In fact, proposed budget cuts would affect more than 1,900 JCU students – more than half of the entire student body.
The person underneath the jersey
Brady Quinn. JaMarcus Russell. Adrian Peterson. Now, if you have never heard anyone mention these names in the past few months, I wonder where you have been hiding. All three were top picks in the NFL draft.
Lo Castro's Lowdown: Disrespecting the diversity of peers
The other day, I read that Satan was apparently pro-choice. Frankly, up until that point, I didn’t know Satan had a stance on abortion. Boy, was I wrong!
FCC bans cable channels
The newest proposal of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is that cable companies offer their channels à la carte. This act, if passed, would have people pay per channel instead of per package as is currently offered. The FCC argues that this would not violate the First Amendment and the goal is to allow parents to regulate shows that their children can view. Instead of resorting to censorship, the FCC should spend its time informing people of how to use existing options like the V–chip/rating reviews.
Pat Kelly and Joel Mullner: For Starting the Biggest Campus Tradition
Over 1400 luminaries glowing around the campus. Close to 900 dedicated participants walking in the wee hours of the night, their smiles never fading. More than $76,000 raised for a cause that affects millions of people. After the weekend was over, seniors and Relay For Life co-chairs Pat Kelly and Joel Mullner have something to be proud of.
The Communications Department: For Top of the Line Technology
The television studio will be overhauled for the first time in its 13 year existence in the O’Malley Center, according to John Carroll University’s Communications and Theatre Arts Department Chair, Mary Ann Flannery. This summer the designs for a digital studio will be implemented, which, according to Flannery, will benefit students immensely.
The Year in Sports
Junior John Curran and the Blue Streak basketball team shared the OAC regular season title with Capital. JCU finished the season with a 21-10 record. The Blue Streaks won 11 of 13 games late in the season and made a trip to the Sweet 16 before losing to Wooster.
Former JCU student killed at VA Tech
Last week’s Virginia Tech massacre hit close to home at John Carroll University. Kevin Granata, a professor in the department of engineering science and mechanics at VA Tech, attended JCU for two years, from 1980 to 1982.
Brody brings humor to ‘In the Land of Women’
Adam Brody seems to carry the essence of his “OC” character, Seth Cohen, in every film that he is featured in. And Brody’s latest film, “In the Land of Women,” is no different.
Boler dean leaves
Luis Calingo has abruptly stepped down as dean of the Boler School of Business, less than a full year into his tenure as head of the college.
Calingo’s resignation letter cited only family concerns as his reason for leaving. He has accepted a position as dean of the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University in California, according to an April 17 news release from Dominican.
Scholarship options at JCU
With tuition costs rising to $26,144 next fall, it seems that John Carroll University students would be aggressively seeking scholarship opportunities. However, despite the thousands of dollars endowed in JCU’s financial aid grants and loans, many students tend to overlook such offers.
Producer of hit show, “24″ comes home to Carroll
Q: How did you get your job in Hollywood?
A: I didn’t really know anyone, so I had to be persistent. I would read different publications everyday, like Daily Variety and Entertainment Reporter, and just kept calling. I actually went as far as knocking on the doors of Paramount Pictures.
Q: What is it like…
Supreme Court upholds ban on partial birth abortion in 5-4 vote
The Supreme Court last week ruled that the nationwide ban on a specific partial birth abortion procedure was to be upheld. The 5-4 decision said that it is constitutional to deny a woman access to this particular method of abortion.Politicians on both sides were quick to react.
Late rally gives JCU win over defending national champs
Bases loaded, two outs and a tie game. This is a situation that every baseball player dreams of when they are growing up. This was the situation that John Carroll University senior first baseman Warren Ciabattoni faced in JCU’s second game of their doubleheader with defending Division III national champions Marietta College on Saturday.
Softball’s playoff hopes fall short
It is rare for a team chasing a playoff spot to have the opportunity to play the team that holds the very spot they are chasing. This past weekend John Carroll University’s softball team had the opportunity to take over Mount Union’s spot in the standings. However, JCU was swept by Mount Union.
Cardinal Levada shares his hope
Every year, the Margaret F. Grace lecture has the consistent theme of hope. This year the speaker could not have had a more inspirational story.
The $40,000 goal is almost doubled
With the support of over 65 teams and 832 participants, John Carroll University’s first annual Relay For Life surpassed all goals set, making $76,255.53. Originally, JCU had set goals of gathering 50 teams, and raising $40,000.
MAPD Net sets goals high
Ever since the article appeared in The Plain Dealer, the MAPD Net project has gotten more and more successful by the day.
Choosing the vote wisely
For all the media coverage the 2008 presidential election has already generated, alarmingly small amounts have been devoted to legitimate political issues. Instead, the reporting of the race has so far centered on money, sex, and innuendo.
