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Blue Streaks suffer first loss of season in battle with ONU
The nationally ranked John Carroll University women’s basketball team was off to another historic undefeated start, joining the WBCA/USA Today Top 25 after a win against Ithaca College. However, Ohio...
View ArticleIran initiates missile launch against ISIS
Iran is joining in America’s fight against the Islamic State in eastern Iraq through a series of missile strikes. According to CBS, the U.S. military is aware of the airstrikes throughout Iraq’s...
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Humans of John Carroll: Mike Moran
When you walk into men’s basketball head coach Mike Moran’s corner office in the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center, the first thing you will probably notice is that all four of his walls are entirely lined...
View ArticleU.S. relaxes trade restrictions in Cuba
The United States government removed travel and trade restrictions involving Cuba on Friday, Jan. 16. These restrictions have been in place since the 1960s. Ordinary tourism is still banned....
View ArticleBreaking up with Roger Goodell
What I’m about to say may surprise you, given my love for sports and the fact that it’s only three days until Super Bowl Sunday. I’m sick of the NFL. The end of the 2014 season could not come...
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Blue Streaks keep pace in OAC with big win
Ashley Bastock It’s always a struggle for the Blue Streaks to make the four-hour trip to Wilmington College. However, John Carroll University men’s basketball proved that with a high shooting...
View ArticleCandidates planning for 2016
Although there are still nearly two years until a new president takes office, many figures in electoral politics are already preparing for the election. The presidential election of 2016 is already...
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JCU’s win streak comes to a halt with loss at ONU
Holding teams to a low shooting percentage from the field has been the key to John Carroll University men’s basketball recent victories. This did not happen on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Ada, Ohio as Ohio...
View ArticleMilitant combat rattles the Middle East
Egypt At least 26 Egyptian soldiers and civilians were killed by extremist militants on Thursday, Jan. 29, according to the BBC. The militant group, Sinai Province, has pledged its allegiance to...
View ArticleJCU preserves undefeated home record with close victory
Thanks to a stellar defensive effort, the John Carroll University men’s basketball team remains undefeated at home during the 2014-2015 season. On Saturday, the Blue Streaks defeated the Capital...
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Venezuelan leaders aim for better relations with U.S.
Over the last year, relations between the United States and Venezuela have reportedly been rocky and filled with growing tensions. While these tensions continue to escalate, Venezuelan leaders are...
View ArticleClicking Cavaliers
When LeBron James decided to take two weeks off in the beginning of January, things could not look any bleaker for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the nine games without James, the Cavs lost eight....
View ArticleJCU pulls away late in historic upset win over No. 3 Pioneers
Coming into Saturday’s contest, the Marietta College men’s basketball team sat atop the Ohio Athletic Conference. With only three conference games remaining, John Carroll University needed a key win...
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Philadelphia to host the 2016 DNC
The Democratic National Convention will take place in Philadelphia in July 2016. On Thursday, Feb. 12, the Democratic National Committee confirmed their selection. Philadelphia was chosen over...
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Immersion reflections: Past participants recall experiences in different...
When senior Rachel Byrnes came to John Carroll University, she knew she wanted to experience something that would challenge her. “I wanted to experience someplace I had never been before and...
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Snow day or school day? Provost explains how decision to cancel classes is made
When more than six inches of snow cover the ground, and the temperature begins to drop, one thing is certain: You will see students tweeting at John Carroll University’s official Twitter account,...
View ArticleBlue Streaks cruise into OAC Tournament semifinal
The Blue Streaks finished the regular season at 19-5 overall, 15-3 in Ohio Athletic Conference play. The last time the men’s program recorded a 19-win season was in 2010-2011 season. The Blue...
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Obama faces backlash over war on Islamic State group
The Obama administration began its attempt to counter the actions of the Islamic State group five months ago. Now, with no end in sight, the president is requesting formal authorization from...
View ArticleMarch Madness
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for sports fans: March Madness. It’s by far my favorite sporting event of the year. Now, of course, I am biased being a basketball player. But, there truly...
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Boko Haram allies with Islamic State
The Islamic State group is expanding into West Africa after accepting an allegiance pledge from Boko Haram. The allegiance pledge was made public after an audio recording was released by the...
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JCU manages one win over tough four-game weekend
The John Carroll University softball team endured a tough weekend, compiling a 1-3 record after splitting its Ohio Athletic Conference opener and falling twice to No. 8, Trine University. The...
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Islamic State group-based terrorist attacks kill 130 in Yemen
The fears of civil war in Yemen escalated over the weekend with reports of suicide bombings and the seizure of the city of Taiz, according to The New York Times. The violence began Friday, March...
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JCU continues strong play heading into home stretch
A pair of double headers against Otterbein University and DePauw University would lead to two splits for John Carroll University’s softball team over the weekend. The Blue Streaks are currently in...
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Hillary Clinton to seek presidency 2016
Hillary Rodham Clinton officially announced her plans to run for President on Sunday, April 12 in an email to donors and a video post on her website and social media pages, ending several years...
View ArticleSenior Column: Ashley Bastock
My time at John Carroll University has been somewhat unexpected. I’ve learned more, both in the classroom and outside of it, than I ever could have imagined. I’ve made friends, I’ve lost friends...
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