A Nobel Peace Prize is an extraordinary thing—something that celebrates work that shines hope for a more peaceful tomorrow in a world that is far too burdened with pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case in 2009.
It seems to me that the Nobel Committee decided not to award Obama’s accomplishments towards peace (which…
Vol. 86, No. 06
MAXimum Exposure: My president is a Nobel Prize-winner?
That's what See said: Let me take you to flight school
There are three essentials for a guy before he goes out: clean underwear, an Ace bandage and a wingman.
Clean underwear is the most obvious, the Ace bandage is the most open-ended, but the wingman is the most important of the three. It’s a man’s best friend when trying to get to know young…
Changes are coming to improve student e-mail
ITS is working to change student e-mail server to Gmail; time frame still undetermined
The Information Technology Services (ITS) department is refreshing its plans regarding student e-mail, planning to make several improvements.
Chief Information Officer of ITS, Mike Bestul, said plans are in the works to switch from the current Mirapoint server to Gmail.
In a press release shared at the Oct. 6 Student Union meeting, ITS stated the…
‘The City Club’ makes inaugural campus visit to JCU
The City Club, a forum for debate and discussion, is partnering with John Carroll University for its inaugural City Club on Campus.
According to the City Club of Cleveland Web site, City Club on Campus is a “new outreach initiative with colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio focused on informing, educating and inspiring the younger…
World Wide Web: The Middle East arms race
In Obama’s speech to the Muslim World in Egypt this past summer, he spoke about how a nuclear Iran could trigger “a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.”
But here’s the unfortunate truth: the Middle East nuclear arms race has already…
JCU bookstore makes a move
The John Carroll University bookstore may be relocating and expanding as a part of the University’s Master Plan.
When the Master Plan was first developed, the University brought in a nationally recognized consulting firm, Sasaki, to interview faculty, staff and students to determine how to best enhance JCU’s campus. The firm explored different ways to…
JCU Sports: Weekly Round-Up
Women’s Soccer
The John Carroll University women’s soccer team could be headed back in the right direction after posting three straight wins this week in Ohio Athletic Conference play.
After losing their previous four matches, JCU returned home for a two-game home stand seeking an offensive spark as OAC play heats up. …
New University Heights charter is topic for debate
Ten proposed changes discussed, debated
On Monday, Oct. 12, the first of three debates leading up to the Nov. 3 University Heights’ elections took place at John Carroll University. The debate last Monday night, held in the Jardine Room, was concerning possible changes to University Heights’ Charter.
There are ten proposed changes that will appear on the ballot in November,…
Blue Streaks shutout Marietta
Defense and special teams lead the way in 22-0 slaughter
The annual homecoming game for John Carroll University was a memorable one as the Blue Streaks were able to knock off Marietta College in a dominating 22-0 performance.
Coming off of their most deflating loss of the season, JCU was able to regain their focus and put away an opponent in what was a must-win…
JCU brings movie to the stage
"Little Shop of Horrors" comes to JCU
John Carroll Theatre presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ as the fall performance for the community.
Tim's Turn: Enjoy this one
As we approach the start of another NBA season, people start to toss around the question “Which team has what it takes this year?” However, with this being the last year LeBron James is under contract in Cleveland, the question that seems to be asked most is “Will he stay or will he go?”
I…
Business Corner: College grads need to go above and beyond
With 263,000 jobs cut in September and the unemployment rate hovering at 9.8 percent, the prospects of finding a job after graduation proves to be a sobering prospect for the class of 2010. The economy is slowly starting to show signs of life, but employers are squeezing the most they can out of their current…
Guys, smooth or not, don’t say this
Commentary
In light of our Homecoming experiences, we decided that the John Carroll male community should be educated on what not to say to members of the opposite sex.
In college, we find ourselves in situations that can result in a successful social night, or a complete failure. More often than not, it ends in…
OurView: ‘Schoolgirl’ documentary gives new perspective
In January 2009, the Taliban forced all schools for girls in Swat Valley, Pakistan to close.
Adam B. Ellick’s documentary, “A Schoolgirl’s Odyssey,” follows one 12-year-old Pakistani girl, Mallala, and her family as they face invasion of the Taliban in Swat and flee for safety, leaving behind dreams, possessions and their livelihoods.
It is both…
Bookstore considering a move
The JCU bookstore could be changing locations as part of the University’s Master Plan. The new location would be on Fairmount Circle where the CVS Pharmacy used to be.
The Carroll News is opposed to this move because it will be inconvenient for students, and it does not improve the campus or community.
The reasoning…
Sher It Like It Is: With age comes responsibilities
As every year passes I become more and more like an adult. Those with common sense would say, “duh,” while those who know me based just on appearances would beg to differ. I look 16 on a good day. But, the truth is, like it or not, I’m on my way to adulthood.
This year…
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize for ambitious foreign policy agenda
President Barack Obama can now add the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to his list of career accomplishments, which includes his historic presidential election victory last November.
In a move that was viewed as stunning to many observers and pundits, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Obama would be the recipient of this prestigious accolade. Obama…
JCU needs to care more
This past Monday, the first of three debates leading up to the Nov. 3 elections was held at JCU. The debate concerned changes to University Heights’ Charter.
Dora Pruce, director of government and community relations at JCU, reported that approximately 75 people attended the debate. Most of them were UH residents, and few were students.…
