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U.S., the lone superpower, but for how much longer?

By Kim Bogachuk

ROME, March 30 – America is "living in a paradox,” and distress will most likely follow, said JCU President Franco Pavoncello on March 5 during a panel discussion about a recent article published in Limes, the Italian Geopolitical Review.

In front of an audience of JCU students and professors, Pres. Pavoncello, a political science expert, said the United States' ever-present role in foreign affairs is beginning to weaken the country back home. He adds that although America is still the engine of financial markets, it is suffering economically due to its mounting level of debt accrued from its missions abroad.

JCU Gladiators reach soccer semi-finals after La Sapienza victory

By Federica Malpeso

ROME, March 30 - On Wednesday night, the JCU Gladiators gained an automatic win in the last match of the five-game playoff round when opponent, La Sapienza, forfeited the match as a "no show". This now places the Gladiators in third place, good enough to advance to the semi-final round of the playoffs.

Pres. Pavoncello addresses JCU's growing pains

By Ottavia Criss

ROME, March 23 — John Cabot University’s primary objective has always been to place diplomas into the hands of degree-seeking students, not merely to host visiting students for a few months, President Franco Pavoncello told an assembly of mainly full-time, degree-seeking students earlier this month.

“Degree seeking students are our backbone,” he said.

The meeting was held to address students’ concerns and questions, including the baseless rumors that JCU may not be re-accredited.

 

Academics at JCU: some questions answered

Over 50 degree-seeking students convened in JCU's Aula Magna for the “Academic Support at JCU” presentation held February 20. Luca Casabella, president of the Student Government, and the student government supported the event saying that JCU should establish a better dialogue with degree-seeking students in order to clarify, review and discuss academic policies, procedures and goals.

How did it go? In a letter to The Matthew Online, Francesca Gleason, coordinator of Academic Success Programs at JCU, says a number of misconceptions were cleared up. Here's Gleason's account, reported by JCU student Natasha Di Genova.

 

What the experts have to say about JCU

By Kaitlyn Ellis

ROME, March 23 - Have you ever wondered why students come to Rome, or to John Cabot University for that matter?

JCU's future ambassadors make a statement in U.S.

By Astrid Allard

ROME, March 20 - Last month, a delegation of six students from John Cabot University flew to Boston to enter the Harvard National Model United Nations, pitting JCU against over 2500 students from 200 universities around the world.

The Model UN’s purpose is to educate college students about how the United Nations functions. The Model UN organizers provide student ambassadors with a country and ask them how they would sort through the nation's current challenges.

This year, JCU students (pictured here) - Adea Kryeziu, Tim Loveland, Giorgio Orlandi, Elena Ravano, Sophia Wiik and Nermina Sljivo - were representing Croatia in this UN simulation contest.

JCU's new library services click with students

By Janae Wright

ROME, March 12 - You may think accessing reserved reading is as simple as walking up to the main desk of the John Cabot University library and asking for a book by title, or giving a course code. Think again.

Gaining access to these resources has changed. With a few clicks of a mouse, a student can find all the information needed online to access a reserved text. It comes down to understanding the innovative process of the JCU's intranet site.

      

Have you planned your Spring Break getaway?

By Jamie Schwam

 

ROME, March 12 – Spring break is next week. Have you sorted out your travel plans?

Even with the semester half way over, you could still find great deals on trips all over Europe -- either on the Web or through a trip organized by JCU.

Sant’Egidio: soup kitchen and international peace powerhouse in your backyard

By Blair Mlnarik

ROME, March 8 - Ever imagine you’d spend your Friday nights frantically running around an Italian soup kitchen? For some JCU students, serving the homeless is not only a part of Friday, but Wednesday and Saturday nights as well.

 The Sant’Egidio-run soup kitchen (pictured), a mere ten-minute walk into Trastevere from the JCU campus, is staffed each night by 50 to 70 members of the Sant’Egidio Community.

Downward Facing Dog…to do or not to do?

By Rada Steinberg

ROME, March 8 - JCU’s yoga class is once a week and taught by Paula Moss. Is this class worthwhile or a chore? Attending a couple of classes should provide the answer.

This class is offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:30. Between the Vespas zooming by, midterms coming up, and just the regular craziness of the week, it is a nice outlet. While yoga is supposed to be about relaxing and helping your mental state, it's surprising how many students cannot hack it.