There’s a lot to talk about at the beginning of a new semester. For example, I could list my goals for the next four months (stay alive, win awards, etc.) or tell you about my summer (I bought a new watch), but I’m going to take the easy route and address the newbies at…
Vol. 86, No. 01
OurView: I love America, dogs … and Michael Vick
We’ve all been paying attention to the recent coverage of NFL quarterback Michael Vick. After his release from jail, everyone has been watching to see how he proceeds to handle himself after serving 18 months in jail for bankrolling and participating in a dog fighting ring out of his home in Virginia.
So I’m going…
MAXimum Exposure: Cable news fails to deliver
There has been a great deal of speculation as to where the healthcare debate is going in this country. Some say President Obama is losing ground and others say Congress can’t come together to agree on any kind of meaningful bill, but that isn’t the part of this debate that’s bothering me the most.
The…
Such and Szuch: Your actions are your own
With the first week of classes comes many things: schedule changes, parking mayhem, the constant repetition of the phrase, “how was your summer,” and of course … the freshmen.
It never fails to amaze me how much the incoming JCU classes stick out each year, like red socks in a basket full of white laundry.…
Business Corner: Stocks Close Down After First Week of Trading in September
The Stocks were off to a poor start in first trading week of September, which is historically the worst month of the year for investors. The S&P 500 closed down a half-percent since the first of the month and is down roughly two percent from the August high.
According to Chief Economist David Rosenberg of…
JCU sports: weekly round-up
Volleyball
Last season, Blue Streaks head volleyball coach Cally Plummer had the luxury of having five seniors on her team. The experience seemed to pay off as the 2008 JCU volleyball squad finished with a record of 18-12, the best season for the program since the 2001 team went 21-10.
This year, with the loss…
John Carroll soccer teams start seasons, prep for ‘Carroll Classic’
Men’s team loses senior star Jeff Kosek for remainder of season as a result of broken tibia
Football team suffers tough loss in opener
Untimely penalties play a role as Blue Streaks lose to Thomas More College
Spot ON: Maryclaire Moroney
Professor Maryclaire Moroney has been an intricate part of the John Carroll University community since 1991. She is a favorite amongst colleagues and students and continues to exhibit her excellence in teaching.
Background: A native Virginian, Moroney graduated summa cum laude from the College of William and Mary with degrees in English and history. She…
JCU to host the Ohio Fair Trade Expo
On Sept. 26, JCU will host the Ohio Fair Trade Expo, which will feature speakers, workshops and a fair trade market with over 20 vendors from across Ohio. There will be a variety of fair trade gifts, clothing, food and drinks.
The expo is an educational event aimed to impassion people to become advocates for…
Weinstein given prestigious award
We at John Carroll University are in the presence of academic excellence; Professor Gerald Weinstein has been named the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Ohio Accounting Educator for 2009.
The award is presented annually to an educator who has made remarkable contributions to the accounting profession and whose teaching skills and techniques merit special recognition.…
World Wide Web: Wild rumpus reform
Max Baucus, the Democratic senator from Montana and chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, is putting the finishing touches on his long-awaited proposal for health care reform.
An outline of his plan released over the weekend shows that it makes virtually every major concession that Republicans have asked for: there’s no public plan, there…
New party wins landslide victory in Japan
In what looks like a carbon copy of the U.S. political climate of last year, Japan elected a new ruling party that campaigned on the promise of change.
On Sunday, Aug. 30, millions of Japanese voted to oust the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in exchange for Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) by a…
Nation mourns loss of Kennedy
Aug. 25, 2009 marked the end of an era in American culture with the passing of the legendary Sen. Edward M. Kennedy after his year-long struggle against brain cancer.
As the youngest brother of the slain President John F. Kennedy and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Ted was the patriarch of the historic Kennedy family. …
JCU prepared for “Swine Flu”
The H1N1 virus is becoming a problem on college campuses throughout the U.S. and John Carroll University is no exception. Commonly known as the “swine flu,” H1N1 is a newer form of influenza that has been sweeping the country since this past April. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a pandemic as it…
Shaker Heights imposes ordinance
Shaker Heights is cracking down on the John Carroll University-owned apartments in their city. The city has passed an interim zoning ordinance limiting expansion and imposing restrictions on JCU’s use of the apartments. This ordinance was enacted after City and University officials failed to come to an agreement regarding student housing. It will be active…
Even celebrities deserve some sort of privacy, right?
Michael Jackson. Billy Mays. Farrah Fawcett. DJ AM. Kate Gosselin. Nadyia Suleman. Some were gone while others just wouldn’t go away. However, surprisingly enough they all have some things in common.
If I could describe what happened in the celebrity world this summer with one word, it would be intrusive.
Understandably, celebrities don’t get much…
Summer in review
A summer filled with celebrity deaths, movies, moms and vampires, made for an exciting season
JCU prepares students for possible swine flu pandemic
Spread of flu strain throughout country leads University to set plans to help students affected by H1N1
Campus, facility changes implemented
This summer, several developments took place at John Carroll, improving the facilities and cosmetics of campus.
Mark McCarthy, vice president for student affairs, was pleased with the upgrades.
“There’s a plan in place for facilities improvements and a lot of that work gets done over the summer. Based on the budget we have, it gets…
Rafferty wins Tim Russert fellowship
Former Carroll News Editor in Chief named first JCU ‘Meet the Press’ fellow
Robbery and assault on campus
A John Carroll University student was the victim of a mugging at approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6. He was left beaten and robbed for petty cash, with no indication as to why he was the target.
Senior Matt Najdovski was walking past Bernet and Millor Halls on the quad’s sidewalk, heading to St.…
JCU at odds with Shaker Heights
The City of Shaker Heights and John Carroll University are currently in discussions concerning the use of University-owned apartments and the City’s recent interim zoning ordinance.
The interim zoning ordinance, passed unanimously by the City Council on Aug. 3, limits the expansion of student housing and imposes restrictions on JCU properties in Shaker Heights. It…
Research finds students have trouble multitasking, easily distracted
A Stanford study concludes that college undergraduates have trouble handling multiple tasks
