$14,000 of student activity money set aside for adviser of hockey club and Rhapsody Blue
Vol. 85, No. 20
JCU students face possible charges
Two John Carroll University students could face charges pending an investigation by Campus Safety Services and the University Heights Police Department after they allegedly used hallucinogenic drugs.
JCU professor caught in quake
Santa Casciani, associate professor of Italian language and literature at John Carroll University, was caught amidst the deadliest earthquake to strike Italy in decades. Casciani, who survived the earthquake without injury, was a witness to the devastating aftermath of the earthquake that destroyed a town and left 270 dead, thousands injured and even more homeless.
Cafeteria door closing in fall
The Associate Dean of Students, Donna Byrnes, has acted on a resolution passed by Student Union recommending that the doors to the cafeteria by the LSC Conference Room be closed next fall. However, the doors will still be left open to serve as an exit from the cafeteria.
A day at the Supreme Court with Justice Alito
Through the kindness of the Italian-American Studies Program here at John Carroll, I was lucky enough to join two students, two professors and two faculty members from the Italian-American Studies program to be guests of Justice Samuel Alito and listen to oral arguments. Etched in the marble at the front of the Court are the words “equal justice under law.” As I sat in the courtroom that morning, those inscribed words are precisely what the Justices would be ensuring.
Wanke’s time at JCU proves to be relevant
Jake Delhomme, Tony Romo and Kurt Warner have all played in Pro Bowls, and all three are currently making millions to play a kid’s game. Warner and Delhomme each played on the world’s biggest stage, the Super Bowl, while Romo had to settle for dating Jessica Simpson.
Lopez discusses the making of ‘The Soloist’
Los Angeles Times journalist Steve Lopez is still in awe that Hollywood is telling his and Nathaniel Ayers’ story. “The Soloist,” scheduled for release on April 27, is the incredible true story of Lopez (Robert Downey, Jr.) and his most heartfelt column and book subject, Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx).
Somali pirates seeking revenge
The rescue of Richard Phillips, the American freighter captain held hostage by Somali pirates, came to a dramatic and happy conclusion on April 12 off the coast of Africa. However, the problem of piracy in the waters remains, and may only be getting worse.
Forget ‘13 Going on 30’; it’s 19 going on 6
Do you remember when, as a kid, you couldn’t wait to grow up? I do. I remember, as a little kid, I couldn’t wait to be a “grown-up.” I was just biding my time before I could go to high school and college, and then be an adult with a job and my own house. I would be able to do what I wanted when I wanted. I would have an immense amount of free time with no one bossing me around.
’09 Millor Orator Finalist – Siuwa Edomwande
Thank you Fr. Niehoff, members of the faculty, staff and administrators, distinguished guests, friends and family, and thank you class of 2009. I am grateful not only for this opportunity to address you, but also for the generosity to others and me over the years.
MAXimum Exposure: Learning how two write good
There is nothing in the world that drives me more up the wall than “AIM speak.” It used to be a shorter way of speaking online, because apparently typing “w8” is significantly faster than “wait,” but now it has moved beyond that. AIM speak has moved into any form of colloquial, and sometimes formal, writing.
’09 Millor Orator Finalist – Caitlin Huey-Burns
Good afternoon to the John Carroll Community, and especially the members of the Class of 2009. Today, I am not going to say “your future is ahead of you”, or that “the wheel of life is in your hands” because these statements are simplistic advice in a complex world I will not tell you that “from this day forward, anything is possible” because tomorrow I am going to be moving back in with my parents.
’09 Millor Orator Finalist – Jessica Landis
So… we’re all here. Sitting here in these strange robes and funny hats. Most of us are probably thinking about how long we have to wait until we can leave and enjoy ourselves with our family or friends… but maybe right now, you are thinking about everything you have gone through to get to this very moment.
Tim's Turn: Being a kid has a different meaning
Remember when you were just a kid, about 13-years-old? Those were the days! Not a care in the world. Now, kids that age that happen to be gifted in the game of basketball have something to worry about, something a bit more important than pimples: Where are they going to go to college?
That's what See said: Taking brotherly love beyond the family
Anyone who knows me personally, or who reads this column on a regular basis, knows that I’m pretty fond of myself. As a matter of fact, I downright love me. But I would be lying if I claimed that I had become this person (that I love so much) without some help and a little bit of guidance.
Such and Szuch: The Twitter challenge: Ashton Kutcher vs. CNN
If you’ve tweeted lately, you may know that Ashton Kutcher recently challenged CNN Breaking News to a popularity contest on the ever-growing social media site, Twitter. The site has become increasingly popular with 14 million users and counting.
’09 Millor Orator Finalist – Andrew Rafferty
On a beautiful September afternoon in the third week of my freshman year, I met an eighty-something-year-old man who could beat me in a foot race, outperform me on any test, and had no hesitation telling me when I gained a little weight.
Jack’s Mannequin brings down the house
With the stage set and ready to go, Jack’s Mannequin took the floor and gave an unforgettable show to John Carroll University students and the local community. A large part of the concert’s success was due to the great audience turnout. The atmosphere was upbeat and exciting.
JCU Athletics Weekly Round-Up: Weekly Round-Up for April 23, 2009
Men’s tennis dominates, women’s tennis enjoys back-to-back wins over Heidelberg University and Wilmington College, and more in this week’s JCU Athletics Weekly Round-Up
World Wide Web: Time to pressure Israel
In the coming months, Israel’s new foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, will play a vital role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. With that in mind, consider the following statements that Lieberman has made over the years.
Stricter policy is required
Anytime something is sent to the entire student body the content should have to be reviewed ahead of time. The potential for controversial and offensive material is too great to not take better care of this essential resource for sharing information with the entire student body.
Ohio is one of ten states to receive failing grade for teen dating laws
Rihanna and Chris Brown may have been the most recently publicized case, but they certainly won’t be the last chapter in the story of teen dating violence. With numerous cases of domestic violence across all 50 states and the Rihanna and Chris Brown debacle still relatively present in the news, reports have surfaced on each state’s treatment of victims of teenage dating violence.
Blue Streaks eying postseason berth
With just four games left on the conference schedule, a postseason berth seems well within reach for the John Carroll University baseball team. It would be the first for the program since the 2004 season.
7 Seniors to Watch
Andrew Summerson, Matt Wooters, Jessica Serbin, Josh Marcin, Samantha Cocco, Doug Walton and Scott Matthews have made their mark. These students have gone above and beyond during their college careers. As college students, they’ve reached success. Now, with graduation and life after Carroll right around the corner, we asked these students what their futures hold.
