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Monday, February 25, 2013

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JCU Students Get Real Talk on Sex Signals

Students learn about healthy relationships in interactive performance

by Alexandra Higl Alexandra Higl is a college student studying journalism. This story appears through PatchU, a Patch program whose mission is to create opportunities for students to garner hands-on news experience. Students, faculty, staff and administrators packed John Carroll University’s Kulas Auditorium on Feb. 21 to watch two actors from Catharsis Productions– an acting company based out of Chicago. Although humor and improvisation comprised the performance, the show wasn’t meant for entertainment purposes alone. “Sex Signals,” an educational show, examines controversial issues such as stereotypic gender roles, double standards, social pressures, sexual assault, dating violence and rape – in a way to engage, inform and entertain. In…

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Pro Football Player Talks Faith at John Carroll University

Students hear John Greco's tips for keeping the faith on and off the field

by Courtney Radtkin Courtney Radtkin is a college student from Willoughby Hills studying journalism. This story appears through PatchU, a Patch program whose mission is to create opportunities for students to garner hands-on news experience. Last week the John Carroll University student atrium was filled with music, energized students and a very special guest who all shared one common trait: a drive to be a better person. Students gathered for the “Dare You To Move” event put on by an on-campus group called The Living Person Friday, Feb. 15. Special guest John Greco, number 77 on Cleveland's pro football team, shared how he lives his life for God. Jurell Sison, Resident Minister at John Carroll University, recently created the new group on…

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