Cartoons have never been solely for children. Television programs such as “The Simpsons,” “South Park” and “Family Guy” are made with adult audiences in mind. But most would assume that shows on channels like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon are made for kids.
Then why does it seem that the shows on these channels are drawing…
Arts & Life
Strange cartoons find a diverse audience
Nintendo in trouble
There was a time when Nintendo reigned king of all video game systems. Since then, both Sony and Microsoft have become giants themselves in the market with the Playstation and the Xbox, respectively.
Now, it seems like these competitors could be the least of Nintendo’s worries. As it falls into financial trouble, Nintendo is looking…
Ingrid Michaelson grows up
Many remember the Old Navy sweater commercial featuring the song “The Way I Am.” However, what people don’t remember is whose voice was behind the quirky and catchy tune.
Ingrid Michaelson is the folk singer/songwriter behind the many songs featured in commercials and television shows. She has done several collaborations with artists like Sarah Bareilles,…
Stay cool with winter fashions
As the temperature begins to fall, the peak of fashion begins to rise.
No more should you trudge across campus in an outfit reminiscent of the winter apparel “A Christmas Story’s” Randy was smothered in. Instead, bundle up in something equally as warm as it is fashionable.
Although the new year is a time to…
John Carroll students share their New Year’s resolutions
It’s almost that time of the year again where people make promises to themselves that they rarely keep: New Year’s resolutions. With the movie “New Years Eve,” starring Zac Efron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro and Halle Berry, coming out this holiday season, The Carroll News asked JCU students what their resolutions are. Email…
The final preparation
Procrastination. Caffeine. Anxiety. The Grasselli Library. That is life around campus right now.
For most students, those words resonate heavily with them this week as they embark on the dreaded “Finals Week.” From Dec. 12 until Dec. 16, students will be deep into their studies, but there are a few things they can do to…
JCU alumni cause a ‘Bad Racket’
A little over a year ago, JCU alumni Thomas Fox and Adam Wagner teamed up with local sound engineer James Kananen to start a recording company right here in Cleveland. The Carroll News recently got to chat with Thomas Fox about the company, called Bad Racket, and its recent one-year anniversary party.
The Carroll…
Genocide survivor to speak at John Carroll
Loung Ung is a Cambodian native who survived the Cambodian genocide during the Khmer Rouge rule in the 1970s, in which she lost her mother and father, as well as two sisters and 20 other relatives.
The now Shaker Heights resident is an author and human rights activist who will be speaking at John Carroll…
Forget diamonds, chocolate is a girl’s new best friend
In society, women seem to constantly be watching their weight; both in order to look good, and to maintain a healthy diet. There are some foods that in moderation are OK and others that just seem to be bad no matter how little the intake is.
In a recent study conducted at the National Institute…
From Tokyo to Cleveland
Mastering delicious and funky cuisine while staying true to a culture’s traditional dishes can be a tricky task for a chef. Chef Jonathon Sawyer, of East 4th street’s Greenhouse Tavern, has done just that.
By combining the contemporary with the conventional, Sawyer has brought famous Tokyo fare right here to Cleveland, opening his newest restaurant,…
Kal Penn opens up about his acting and politics
From Kumar, to “House,” to the White House, Kal Penn has led an interesting career. The Carroll News got to catch up with him and talk about his return to the popular “Harold and Kumar” series.
The Carroll News: Christmas is a time of expressing love and joy, how do you think a Harold and…
Lights Camera Action!
This summer, JCU students stole the limelight in their hometowns, starring as extras, stand-ins and in one case, a cast role. While each experience was different, they found one similarity: it was the opportunity of a lifetime.
Luke Sebbens, stand-in for Taylor Lautner in “Abduction”
Senior Luke Sebbens was the stand-in for Taylor Lautner in…
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…
Wendy’s is no longer a ‘square’
For the first time in 42 years, Wendy’s has revamped its staple item, the old fashioned hamburger. Set to arrive on Oct. 4 in Cleveland, Dave’s Hot N’ Juicy burgers were named in honor of founder, the late Dave Thomas.
Wendy’s was in heavy pursuit of enhancing its menu, increasing revenue and combating constant competitors…
The healing power of theater proves to put on a show
What do recovering addicts and theater productions have in common? For the men of the Y-Haven Theater Project in Cleveland, everything.
The Y-Haven Program is a program for men in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction that provides transitional housing, recovery services, treatment for mental illness, educational training, vocational services and permanent housing placement. Since…
A whole new love for Wilco’s 2011 album
Frontman Jeff Tweedy and his boys are back.
After its blander 2009 outing, “Wilco (The Album),” Wilco has come back with a diverse, monster album in line with both its experimental tendencies – like 2002′s “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” – and its roots – as in 1996′s “Being There.”
“The Whole Love,” which came out Tuesday,…
The odds are good for ‘50/50’
Wait, cancer isn’t supposed to be funny, right? Well, Joseph Gordon-Levitt begs to differ.
His new movie “50/50” has all the makings of your typical Judd Apatow comedy, with the exception that the main character has cancer. It’s heavier in the drama department, and Judd Apatow is in no way involved in the project. Don’t…
Netflix divides and conquers
On Monday, Sept. 19, Netflix customers woke up to a personalized email that may have changed the company forever. “I messed up. I owe everyone an explanation,” were the opening words written by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.
Last July, the company announced their 60 percent price increase which proved upsetting to loyal customers. The company…
‘Footloose’ remake dances its way into the 21st century
A lot of negative buzz has been out about the remaking of a classic film like “Footloose;” however, director Craig Brewer has recreated a film that audiences will love almost as much as the original.
Keeping a very similar story line, the new version is easier to follow and more heartfelt, drawing the audience in.…
‘Footloose’ stars tell it all
The Carroll News: How is it dealing with all the pressure of remaking a beloved classic like “Footloose”?
Julianne Hough: If I wasn’t confident, we wouldn’t be promoting this movie the way that we are. I really am so proud and I think the people that saw the original are going to be impressed and…
‘Moneyball’ an ambitious miscalculation
For a sports movie, “Moneyball” is a peculiar curiosity.
Packed with the impressive creative power of Oscar-nominated director Bennett Miller (“Capote”) and Oscar-winning screenwriters Aaron Sorkin (“The Social Network”) and Steve Zaillian (“Schindler’s List”), the film tries to be unique by focusing on statistics rather than playing the game. It skips the climax we’re used…
Seven workout mistakes women don’t know they’re making
It takes a lot of determination to get up from the couch go to the gym. However, just making it to the gym doesn’t always mean the workouts are being done correctly.
Cosmopolitan magazine recently did a feature on seven mistakes women often make at the gym without even realizing it, which can diminish the…
Dancing with a JCU star
At the age of 23, Elizabeth Stark has accomplished a lot when it comes to dancing.
As a John Carroll senior majoing in communications, she has a lot on her plate: including winning a ballroom dancing championship.
Stark said she has been dancing for her entire life. She dances everything from ballet and tap to…
Myxx up the weekend
Cleveland Heights’ recent renovation on Cedar Road has become a quiet sensation that if people aren’t already talking about, they certainly will be after they have their first experience at Myxx.
What used to be Jillian’s Billiards Club in the Cedar-Fairmount area has undergone a substantial transformation to become a 9,600- square-foot up-and-coming restaurant and…
Beirut brings in ‘The Tide’
Beirut is one of those bands you have to be in the mood to listen to. Their emphasis on strings and horns might cause their sound be considered “too pretty” for some, and Zach Condon’s lulling voice has a tendency to put people to sleep.
But with their latest LP, “The Rip Tide,” Beirut has…
