Senior Day is a special occasion for any participating athlete, let alone the senior athletes competing on that particular day. This past Saturday, Jan. 28, both the John Carroll University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed in their last regular season meet of the 2011-12 season. Playing host to the rival Baldwin-Wallace Yellow…
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Students vote in favor of apathy
Last Wednesday and Thursday JCU held Student Union executive board elections. All but two positions were uncontested and a mere 897 students voted.
The fact that the majority of the elected positions were uncontested shows a lack of commitment and interest in working toward making the University a better place.
Since less than a third…
High unemployment rates still remain in West and South
The nation’s unemployment problems just won’t seem to go away.
In a report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on regional and state employment, 26 states and Washington, D.C., reported increases in unemployment, while only 12 reported unemployment decreases from July to August.
The national unemployment rate remained the same at 9.1 percent from…
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…
Grasselli Library Turns 50
“This is not your mother’s or your grandmother’s library,” Jeanne Somers said as she welcomed visitors to Grasselli Library on Tuesday, Sept. 27. This fall, the library is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
Somers, the library’s current director was proud to say that Grasselli is moving forward into the world of technology, merging print with digital…
Columns: The road to success
Sunday afternoon my roommates and I received an unexpected phone call. A few hours later, one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met was sitting in our room sharing his remarkable experiences.
Fifty-four days ago, Casey Miller began his bike ride across the country in Portland, Ore. with his destination set for Boston. Until…
Volleyball goes 1-2 on the weekend, looks to rebound vs Marietta
(Written by Spencer German)
The John Carroll University women’s volleyball team spent this past weekend on the road as the team took their collective talents to Pittsburgh, Pa. The team arrived at Carnegie Mellon University on Friday, Sept. 16 with an impressive 7-3 record on the season.
However, a loss to Westminster College, a team…
A Royal Affair: Carroll students react to the royal wedding
Thirty years ago, Charles, Prince of Wales, married Lady Diana Spencer in a ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
The ceremony captured the collective eyes and imaginations of billions of people worldwide.
For an entire generation of people, it was the revitalization of the romantic and mythical nature of the monarchy.
The feelings were…
Blast from the fashion past
With summer right around the corner, summer fashion trends are beginning to surface and they are predicted to be better than ever.
The ‘60s and ‘70s are back in a big way. Bright colors, white ensembles, maxi skirts and long dresses are the must-haves this season. Also, don’t forget denim jeans; cropped, flared wide leg,…
Shutdown averted in final hour
The worst appeared imminent. By last Friday, a deal had not been struck as the White House and Congress struggled to figure out the budget.
For millions of Americans, the memories of the 1995 government shutdown loomed overhead in their minds.
As the day progressed however, the possibility of a shutdown was finally averted with…
Fusion Fest returns
Clevelanders can experience various types of artistic groups as Fusion Fest arrives for its sixth consecutive year.
The performing arts festival brings together Cleveland art groups and presents their new work to the community.
The event begins April 13 at the Cleveland Play House.
The celebration’s lineup was announced last Wednesday, and includes major acts…
Buy & Benefit: Designers create items for a worthy cause
During what has become one of Japan’s darkest hours, the fashion industry has come forward to lend a generous hand.
Among the various Good Samaritan acts and continuous relief efforts that have taken place in recent weeks since Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, countless fashion labels have taken the initiative to design products that benefit the…
What ‘type’ to wear: Tyra’s tips
Today it is difficult to go shopping and find makeup, clothes, or hair product that match your body type perfectly.
In the fashion world, it seems like new trends arise every day.
Many magazines and websites tell women what they should wear, however, that certain trend may not look the same on different people.
Tyra…
After All-Ohio Championships, indoor track and field team ready to put it to the test against OAC best
The John Carroll University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams will compete in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships this upcoming weekend and they aim to end the season by winning the conference tournament.
The OAC Championships will be hosted by Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. The competition will begin on Friday, Feb. 25…
Betas go national
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity at John Carroll University was installed as an official national chapter last weekend.
Previously, Beta Theta Pi was the only group of Greeks on campus that had yet to be recognized as an official chapter. They existed only as a colony, which is a fraternity or sorority that has just…
Commitment to serve
Fifteen of JCU’s Wolfpack Battalion will serve in military following graduation
Teach-in focuses on human rights in Central America
The InterReligious Task Force on Central America hosted its annual teach-in at John Carroll University in Dolan Science Center on Saturday, Feb. 6.
The teach-in attracts between 150 and 200 participants each year. The event provides participants with information, practical skills and resources to support social justice programming.
Students and faculty from different parts of…
“FSA Giving Back” makes a comeback; faculty give to JCU
John Carroll University’s “FSA Giving Back” campaign will return this year. The event will take place Feb. 8-12, after a one year hiatus last year.
The focus of the “FSA Giving Back” campaign is to collect donations to the University from faculty, staff and administrators. The donations that are collected will go toward The Carroll…
Annual career fair presents opportunities
John Carroll University will host its annual career fair from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Dolan Science Center.
Hilary Flanagan, director of the Center for Career Services said that 110 organizations would attend the event.
“The biggest thing about a career fair is actually connecting face to face with an…
’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.
’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.
’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.
