After six and a half semesters here, I’ve become fed up with an assortment of aggravating aspects of campus life.
For example; aren’t you sick of having to walk to class?
Shouldn’t administration provide shuttles for us during the winter months?
Tuition is the highest it’s ever been, and the students should come first if…
Vol. 88, No. 05
Columns: Occupy John Carrot
Columns: Southpaws unite!
It’s no secret discrimination has been a prevalent issue at John Carroll. Until 1968, JCU was an all men’s school, and the idea of allowing women into the community was just unheard of. We have had recent problems, too. Two years ago, the LGBTQ community highlighted some major problems with our employment clauses. And recently,…
Columns: Actions speak as loud as words
There are many great organizations at John Carroll. I am involved in various groups on campus and I feel that many of the other groups are beneficial as well. There is one organization in particular, however, that could use improvement and doesn’t always seem to present the University with a positive reputation.
I, along with…
Cleveland goes under the sea
Cleveland’s new catch has the community buzzing.
The historic Powerhouse building on the West Bank of the Flats in downtown Cleveland went through a $33 million transformation to become the Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Originally set to open this month, the date has now been pushed back to December.
“We made design improvements, especially around the…
Meet Cosmopolitan’s Ohio bachelor
Every year Cosmopolitan magazine holds its “Cosmo Bachelor of the Year” contest. In its November issue, the magazine features one bachelor from each of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and one takes the title of Cosmo “Bachelor of the Year” and a $10,000 prize. Last year, the winner was Cleveland and JCU alum Ryan…
Blink-182′s new album fails
It’s been 11 years since Blink-182 exploded onto the music scene asking the question, “What’s my age again?” With their latest LP, titled “Neighborhoods,” the answer to that question is, “kind of old.”
“Neighborhoods” is a pretty big deal. It’s the pop-punk trio’s first album in eight years, and the expectations have been mounting since…
The Reiser's Edge: America’s sound and fury
If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have noticed the wide variety of stories circling around the media outlets.
But for me, there seems to be a common thread which rounds them up and sews them together – confusion.
Republicans were dismayed Tuesday morning by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s decision not to…
Syrian uprising takes violent turn
The uprising in Syria is into its seventh month, with no signs of stopping despite the best efforts of the Syrian government to slow it down. President Bashar al-Assad has seen protests across the country since March 15 calling for the end of his rule.
Following in the footsteps of the people in Tunisia, Egypt…
‘Occupy Wall Street’ protest continues into third week
This past September, a group of demonstrators with the intention to “Occupy Wall Street,” began protesting their concerns of greed, the role that corporations play in politics, the inequality of social classes, and the gap between the richest 1 percent of the country and the remaining 99 percent.
Some members indicate that the original plan…
Europe debate over bailout fund nears decision
Greece announced that it will not be able to hit its projected deficit target for 2011 this past Sunday. In order to correct these problems, Greece has conjured up yet another austerity plan to further tighten the countries spending going into 2012.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Greece’s deficit this year, which is approximately…
Obama finding support evasive for proposed American Jobs Act
It has been nearly a month since President Barack Obama presented the American Jobs Act.
The nearly $450 billion proposal is designed to help jump start the economy. But it appears that with the divided Congress it will be impossible for Obama to gain the necessary support in either chamber.
In the House, Majority Leader…
GOP still seeking 2012 candidate
From the whirlwind of the last four weeks, Americans have seen the lead for the Republican candidacy see-saw back and forth.
Everyone saw the obvious, such as the back and forth of perhaps the two most vivid candidates in the past month, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
What no one…
OurView: The experience of a retreat
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend Campus Ministry’s Guidance Retreat. You may be wondering, “What’s the Guidance Retreat?” When I sat down and opened up my email account to see the invitiation, I was asking myself the same thing.
The email was vague and even after reading it over a few…
JCU hosts University Heights candidate forum
Candidates for four open seats on University Heights City Council participated in a forum held Tuesday night in the Jardine Room in the Lombardo Student Center. The event was moderated by Elizabeth Stiles, a JCU political science professor and director of the master’s program in non-profit management.
“I think it’s great that John Carroll is…
Candidates participate in forum at JCU
On Tuesday evening, University Heights City Council candidates participated in a forum in the Jardine Room. The forum consisted of a question and answer segment and allowed for opening and closing statements from each of the candidates.
The City of University Heights and John Carroll haven’t had the most amenable relationship history. The candidates’ participation…
Columns: It’s the end of the world as we know it
The European financial system is slipping quickly into the grips of debt and anxiety.
Earthquakes that once struck only the west coast have shaken the eastern states; and hurricanes of torrential strength have climbed out of the Gulf coast region and onto our doorstep. Prophecies, ancient and modern, have been made about the apocalypse and…
Streaks play their ‘Cards’ right
Before Saturday, the Blue Streaks’ senior class had never tasted victory against Otterbein, losing each of their last three contests to the Cardinals.
A fourth straight loss to Otterbein would not be in store.
On Homecoming 2011, the Blue Streaks outlasted the Cardinals in double overtime, 47-41, in yet another offensive showcase (12 touchdowns and…
Long lines trigger short tempers
Lately there have been many complaints from JCU students regarding the long lines in the Inn Between and the long wait for food orders. The Inn Between serves a variety of fresh and ready-made food and drinks after the dining hall closes.
The University needs to improve the situation in order to better accommodate students.…
Columns: Desperate times, desperate measures
We are bombarded by advertisements. We see messages on TV, the Internet, magazines, newspapers, buses, etc. They tell us how we should look, what we should buy, and even what we should like.
For adults, this is annoying but not really a danger. I hate commercials, but I understand them. I know they don’t tell…
Columns: Strategy is a necessity
I am a very strategic person. I function with schedules, and I don’t function well without them.
Every day when I wake up, I schedule my day hour by hour on a white board. This is partially because I am obsessive about organizing, and partially because I am so busy with different things that I…
The waiting game: Long lines frustrate ‘Tween’ guests
For many late-night student diners, the Inn Between has come to mean “in between 20 and 30 minutes” to get your food, based on a survey of students taken at The Inn Between.
In general, the students are very understanding of the wait and don’t blame the staff.
“They’re busy, it’s understandable,” said junior Dan…
Residence Life contemplates bringing back summer storage program
The John Carroll University Office of Residence Life is currently looking into reinstating the summer storage program on campus.
This was prompted by a Student Union resolution that recommended residence life look into the matter.
“These are the issues we [Student Union] should be addressing,” said Student Union Vice President of Student Organizations Pete Hayden.…
Columns: A case of the Mondays
It’s about the time of the semester that brings with it midterms, fatigue, illness and general displeasure. Naturally, I’m going to take advantage of the circumstances and play off the unfortunate experiences and feelings you’re having right now. I’ll make another attempt at persuading you to join in a revolution against society and start another…
Blink-182′s new album fails
It’s been 11 years since Blink-182 exploded onto the music scene asking the question, “What’s my age again?” With their latest LP, titled “Neighborhoods,” the answer to that question is, “kind of old.”
“Neighborhoods” is a pretty big deal. It’s the pop-punk trio’s first album in eight years, and the expectations have been mounting since…
