Cal Times March 8, 2013

INSIDE

C A LIFORNI A UNIVERSITY History of Black Greek Life

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Lincoln

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Spring Break!

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Cal Football at NFL Combine

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MARCH RADNESS

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In honor of March Madness, here is the bracket for Cal U that YOU control!

How to play: Select who will win each of the eight initial matchups below. Then pick the winner of the resulting match-up, and continue until you have an overall champion selected. Vote online to make sure your picks become the winners.

How to Vote: Go to Caltimes.org and vote for round one starting March through March. YOU determine who wins and who goes home!

1. Bob Dylan

8. The Harlem Globtrotters

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Fill out your bracket and hang it up.

See who gets the most right between you and your friends!

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The Buzz: Last year’s winner goes up against a Student Center staple that brings bargain books to students.

The Buzz: Only one of these entertainers will walk away winning the hearts and favor of Cal U campus.

4. SABUG

4. Convocation Center

5. Cal U Quidditch Team

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5. New Walmart

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The Buzz: Magical plans with SABUG or magical sport with the Quidditch Team.

3. Shamrock Shakes

Winner

The Buzz: Two new buildings that are making quite the impact on students these days.

3. Mon River

6. Gold Rush Grilled Cheese

The Buzz: This cold St. Patty’s themed treat might rock, but who can turn down grilled cheese?

7. Vulcan Statue

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The Buzz: Some are born with a face for radio, others are born as the god of fire.

6. Desire 2 Learn

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2. WCAL

8. Book guy

1. Sherly from AVI

The Buzz: PA’s river of the year (by whoever votes for that) and our “portal to knowledge” face off.

Vote and follow the results online at caltimes.org on these dates: Round 1: Mar. 8-9

7. Modeco

2. Spuds

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Round 2: Mar. 10-11 Round 3: Mar. 12-13 Round 4: Mar. 13-14

The Buzz: While Spuds’ burgers keep getting bigger, modeco’s muffins keep getting smaller.

Disclaimer: This tournament is for entertainment purposes only. Victory does not bring with it a title, trophy or other spoils. Most of the participants can’t physically lift a trophy anyway.

FOR NE W S , SCORES , A N D VID EO ON D EMA ND , VISIT THE C A L TI MES NE W S SITE ON- LINE - WWW.C ALTIMES.ORG

Police Briefs

Public Intoxication

University police areested an intoxicated male near the park street entrance of the Vulcan Garage on March 3. at 12:39 a.m. The male was later released and transported to Mon Valley hospital due to his level of intoxication. Charges for public intoxciation and underage drinking were filed.

Yet another winter blast

Retail theft

University police responded to the Cal U bookstore at Natali Student Center regarding retail theft on February 27. A male was cited via summons for summary retail theft for stealing a textbook valued at $120.00.

Criminal Mischief

Video surveillance footage from Vulcan Garage revealed a male broke the entrance gate on March 2. at approximately 10:25 p.m. University police hope to identify the actor and make an arrest soon.

photo by: Jeff Helsel Winter Storm “Saturn�, a huge storm system that affected the U.S. from coast to coast earlier this week, made its way across Southwest Pennsylvania on Tuesday night. Skiers at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pa. enjoyed 10-inches of new snow by Wednesday morning and Cal U delayed classes until 11 a.m. due to potential winter road hazards.

APSCUF SCHOLARSHIPS All Cal U Graduate and Undergraduate students of sophomore or higher current academic rank and transfer students (of sophomore or higher current academic rank) who have completed at least one semester of academic work at Cal U are eligible for scholarships awarded by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) of California University of Pennsylvania, the local union representing faculty and coaches at Cal U. There will be three $1000 scholarships for undergrad students and one $1000 scholarship for a graduate student. These scholarships will be awarded at the end of the Spring 2013 semester for use for the 2013-14 academic year.

Application deadline is March 29, 2013. Please contact either Professor Barbara Hess at hess@calu.edu or Ken Smelko at ksmelko@ apscuf.org for an application packet.

SUMMER COLLEGE 2013 What can Cal U Summer College do for you?

Improve your GPA (especially for students with a low amount of credits).

Take a class that is hard to get into during the regular semester.

Take a required class that will allow you to get a semester ahead.

Retake a class you received a bad grade in (or failed).

Accumulate extra credits during the year and decrease your time to graduation. This allows you to get ahead of your credits as well. IF you are behind in your major or just need to take some extra classes to stay on pace, Summer College is the perfect solution.

Even better, most summer courses are offered online so you can work on your own schedule

NEWS

March 8, 2013

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Guest Carlton Heywood shines spotlight on black Greeks

By Emily Geyer for the Cal Times

Photo by: Joy Helsel Carlton Heywood (on right) with representatives of Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Kappa

BSU held a “History of the Black Fraternities and Sororities” seminar on Thursday, Feb. 28 as one of the last events for Black History Month.

The speaker for the event was Mr. Carlton Heywood, a member of Omega Psi Phi during his time at Clarion University. Mr. Heywood is currently an active member in his fraternity and a teacher at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh. He started off his presentation with a history of how, where and when the black fraternities, sororities and allblack colleges came about. He also explained that unlike other Greek organizations, you don’t have to be attending a college or university to become a member.

Some notable people who became honorary members or who members later in life include Ray Lewis, Former President Bill Clinton, Alicia Keys and

Aretha Franklin.

Mr. Heywood explained that there aren’t any secret rituals or acts of hazing being carried out by any black fraternities or sororities and that the NPHC is a strong advocate against hazing.

Mr. Heywood then discussed each of the fraternities and sororities individually, including what they call the “Divine 9,” the nine fraternities and sororities supported by the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

The current goal for the black fraternities and sororities, along with the NPHC, is to preserve their heritage by way of academics, participation in social action, sitting at the feet of elders, having knowledge of your history, not acting irresponsibly and not giving away your heritage by ignoring it. The whole presentation itself was very informative and interesting to listen to, and we should all take the time to learn and care about our heritages.

Cal U man challenges himself to three day “military diet”

By Dan Mader for the Cal Times

As a 5-foot-10-inch 150-pound guy, I can honestly say that I feel like a healthy and fit individual.

However, when I found out about a military diet which supposedly would make someone lose ten pounds in three days, I was not only skeptical, but I was interested to see if and how it could affect me in one day.

I have always been a small guy when compared to others my age. I have hovered around 140-150 pounds since I was about 16. However, I have always been able to eat pretty much any and all types of food and not really gain any weight.

For example, when my friends are eating slices or halves of DiGiorno pizzas, I am the guy who eats the whole thing. I attribute my ability to eat any food and not gain any weight partly to myself being active, but mostly due to my metabolism.

Although I can eat large pizzas by myself, I can eat one small turkey and cheese sandwich and be fine for hours. My eating habits have always been one of a kind. I pretty much have the ability to eat what I want.

Immediately when I found out about this diet, I began research to see where it originated and what it is comprised of.

Within minutes of of research, I found a blog in which a military officer talked about the diet to a church where this blogger attended and had explained how those in the military would diet in this fashion when they needed to get in shape in a small amount of time. That blogger went on to try the diet herself and although she only stayed on it for two days, she actually

lost 5 pounds. Although I am 150 pounds, I was very interested about this diet just to see if it would actually work and take any weight off, considering I usually do not fluctuate in my weight whenever I eat.

I challenged the diet to change that. I exercised and played racquetball to see if it affected my stamina and endurance.

I had not eaten since my breakfast in the morning and I was starving to say the least.

It was 3 p.m. and I needed to get the specific food that this diet consisted of so I could do it precisely. For the lunch portion, I needed to eat a slice of toast, a half cup of tuna but I purchased sliced turkey because I could substitute items if I needed to. I also bought a Lipton tea to drink as it was the preferred drink for this diet. I also bought a banana, green beans, an apple and my delectable dessert, a small vanilla ice cream cup. I was looking forward to the possible benefits of this change in diet for the day but I was not looking forward to the quantity of the food I was going to eat. I am accustomed to eating a solid three meals a day with portions that are fit to feed small families. I am not used to eating literally four slices of turkey for lunch. At this point in the day, around 4:30 p.m., I sat down for my later than normal lunch and as I stared at my four slices of turkey, one measly slice of toast and glass of tea, I wondered, “How in the world am I supposed to go on about my day with this as my lunch?” I began to eat my “meal” if I can really call it that, as my friend Lenny looked on in disbelief.

“How are you going to be able to do this? I know how you normally eat and there is no way

you will be able to eat just that,” said Lenny. I reassured him that I’d be able to do and built some confidence about our upcoming racquetball game. “Don’t worry, even though this is completely different than what I’d eat normally, I’m going to still have more than enough energy to dominate in racquetball later.”

Lenny rolled his eyes at me but I knew it was going to happen.

After my lunch portion of the diet which took less than ten minutes to devour, I proceeded to do some homework as I normally do. However, the minimalist approach of the military diet began to take it’s toll on me as I started my homework.

I give much credit to my stomach for going through a drastic change in such a short amount of time. Afterwords, I took the bus to campus for my racquetball game with Lenny, who had explained to me his concern of my diet during lunch. I was not concerned, however, and as the first point was played, I quickly realized that I did not seem as winded as I had been the previous day, when I had eaten my normal rations of food.

I ended up defeating Lenny as I had anticipated and I did not seem halfway as tired as I was the day before when I played. I was shocked to say the least and we continued to play one more game before we decided to call it a night.

As I woke up for my first class on Wednesday, I was rushing to get to the bus so I only had time for a small portion of the breakfast that the diet requires.

I ate the small piece of toast and started drinking a bottle of water as I ran to the bus. Around 2:30 p.m., I finally returned to my room to eat the lunch

portion of my diet. I enjoyed a cup of milk, a slice of cheddar cheese, and a whopping five saltine crackers. At this point of the diet, anytime I ate, it felt like I had just eaten the best meal of my life. I was thoroughly excited for Thursday night to come, so I could finally eat a normal portion of food as I regularly would.

After I returned from my night class around 9 p.m., I enjoyed the biggest part of my diet.

This was the largest portion of the whole diet and I wanted to savor it for the remainder. I sat down at my desk and relished two hot dogs (no buns), a cup of broccoli, a half cup of carrots, half of a banana, and my dessert that I started to look forward to at the beginning of each of my diet days. As I finished my last bit of vanilla ice cream, I went to bed anxiously waiting for the next day to come.

I did not have any classes Thursday so I enjoyed the free sleep and slept in until around 12:00 p.m. I was immediately hungry as I woke up so I went to eat the next part of my diet.

Due to myself waking up late and not eating my full breakfast portion Wednesday, I decided to combine the breakfast and lunch portion for a filling meal.

I enjoyed five saltine crackers, a small apple, a cup of milk, a piece of toast and a slice of cheddar cheese. I knew I had to enjoy this meal as much as I could due to only having one more meal to go in the diet. Instead of racquetball as I had played on Tuesday, I decided to workout by walking around Vulcan Village four times. I came back into my room around 2:00 p.m. and decided to do some homework and watch television until about 5:00 p.m. After I was done with

the majority of my homework, I then ventured down to campus and proceeded to walk around it twice. I figured that walking these distances would help out my diet better than the physical activity that I had been involved in Tuesday.

As I placed my first foot on the scale, I was thinking about what I might see on the display.

I had been on the brink of ravaging my refrigerator the entire duration of the diet and I desired food more in those 3 days than I had ever done in my life.

Being excited to see the results would be an understatement.

My other foot hit the scale and the screen started moving. All of a sudden, the numbers stopped, and I was pleasantly surprised.

146 pounds the screen read. I had lost four pounds in a matter of three days. I was just as surprised to see that the diet actually worked as I was happy for it to be over. It had taken a toll on me as I never would have imagined. The only time that I was not hungry during this diet was when I was sleeping but that did not stop me from waking up hungrier than the day before. When the diet was presented in front of me, I challenged it to push me to the limit of hunger and to see if it could actually make me lose weight, as nothing at this point in my life usually does that at all. In the end, the three day military diet proved that it could do exactly what it said it would and I was pleased in the results. I would recommend this diet for any person trying to become healthier, lose weight, or both. I will never forget this experience and I think that trying it again is definitely in my future.

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March 8, 2013

21 and Over a college-level comedy that exceeds expectations

photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com

by Jose

Negron

Staff Writer

One thing we all look forward to in life is the night we turn 21.

We all envision it as being the most epic night of our lives, and there are a number of films that help us envision that “perfect” night. When it comes to films, I’m someone who enjoys a good ‘ole gut buster. A film that will have the viewer laughing so incredibly hard that they might find themselves in searing pain.

Let me be the first one to tell you that “21 and Over” did not

disappoint. It indeed caused me to find myself in that searing undeniable pain.

21 and over, from the makers of the “Hangover” films, is about three high school friends who make it a must to go out and have an incredible night in celebration of their good friend Jeff Chang’s (Justin Chon) 21st birthday. While they’re partying, things start to get out of control and Jeff is left unconscious and intoxicated. His two friends Casey (Skylar Astin) and Miller (Miles Tellar) are left to do whatever they can to get Jeff

safely home. The three friends run into many barriers and adventures along the way that provide viewers with a variety of emotions throughout the movie.

I was impressed with this film because it seems like it really went above and beyond expectations. There were many people who envisioned this film as another “Project X,” which is a comparison that I could not see while watching it. I very much compared it to “The Hangover,” simply because the films feature the same people in off-camera roles. It was a film that had

major shock value and brought hilarious action along the way.

One thing I was not expecting from this movie was to feel a sense of sadness and lessons learned from guys who played in films such as “Twilight” and “Pitch Perfect” (although I hate to admit that I did actually watch “Pitch Perfect” and sort of, kind of, maybe liked it…a little). Above all the comedic humor that this movie provided me with, I also learned that things will always change as you grow up. It’s all a part of life. But one thing that should

never change as you grow up and step foot into the real world is that you should always be there for your friends. No matter where you go in life, friends are always there for you through thick and thin.

This film taught me not only to be there for the people who mean the most to me, but also to eagerly anticipate the night were I could reenact the crazy antics performed in “21 and Over.” Well, maybe I won’t go THAT far.

Netflix Movie of the Week L O C A L S

by Josh

photo courtesy of imdb.com

“Small Soldiers”

Chaos ensues after computer chips manufactured by the military are implanted in children’s action figures in an attempt to have the most high tech toy on the market. These chips lead to the toys acting out on their programmed history without the consent or need for children at all. The toys, two different factions of a fantasy war, are left facing each other in a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Starring: Kirstin Dunst, Tommy Lee Jones, and Denis Leary Genre: Action Adventure Fantasy Originally Released: July 10, 1998

O N L Y

Hanna

photo courtesy of ian hatfield

Local pop band and California University of Pennsylvania students Amber Lane is the band making the Locals Only column this week. This past Sunday I was present at this duo’s show, and after hearing them live they definitely deserve any exposure they can get. This duo, made up of Nick Barilla and Ian Hatfield, creates awesome pop tunes with influences such as The Fray, The Cab and Gavin DeGraw.

This past week has been a big for them. First they opened for Aaron Carter at The Hard Rock Café, and then this past Sunday they played Club Diesel. Their songs are full of emotion and are more genuine compared to the pop songs heard on the radio. Along with their impressive talent comes a great live show. This is a group that should definitely be on your radar.

While they are in the process of recording their debut EP, check out their song “Heartbeat.”

You can check out Amber Lane on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AmberLanePGH), ReverbNation (www.reverbnation.com/AmberLanePGH), and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ AmberLanePGH).

If you’re interested in having your band featured here or on WCAL’s local-centric radio show, Locals Only, please send an email with links to music to Josh Hanna at Han1231@calu.edu

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“Lincoln” grabs audiences and doesn’t let go

By Gene Axton editor in chief

photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com

In the not-so-distant past, Abraham Lincoln was on silver screens everywhere fighting vampires with axes. While the merits of “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” are up for debate, there’s no denying the superiority of Stephen Spielberg’s recently released “Lincoln,” a historical biopic more than 10 years in the making.

“Lincoln” tackles its larger than life subject during his fight for the passing of the 13th Amendment. When we meet Abraham Lincoln (Daniel DayLewis), he has just lost a son to disease and a nation to war. It is quickly apparent, thanks to Day-Lewis’ Oscar-winning performance, that Lincoln relies on a number of the people around him for both political and personal support. He is going to lean on his support system. He is going to call in favors. He is going to do whatever it takes to pass this Amendment and bring about an end to the Civil War. Day-Lewis portrays Lincoln with a mixture of visionary optimism and calm fervor – the perfect portrayal of a man aiming to destroy an established convention.

Day-Lewis is joined by an all-star cast, including Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and

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NEW THIS WEEK IN YOUR CONSOLE “Sniper Ghost Warrior 2” “God of War: Ascension”

IN THEATERS “Oz The Great and Powerful” “Dead Man Down” “The ABCs of Death“ “Emperor” “Somebody Up There Likes Me”

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Tommy Lee Jones. The sheer amount of talent on-screen, along with their convincing costumes and surroundings, serve to pull the audience in. Engaging dialogue and an impressive attention to pacing keep the viewer immersed in the world the film creates, even during the final moments of its impressive run-time.

“Lincoln” is a movie that took more than a decade to make.

Spielberg optioned the film rights in 1999, but due to script rewrites and schedule conflicts, audiences had to wait until 2012 to witness the twilight of the 16th president’s life through the eyes of this visionary director.

Whether you’re a history buff, film aficionado or entertainment seeker, “Lincoln” is an impressive biopic executed by expert filmmakers. It may not be considered a patriotic duty to see this film, but it should definitely be a personal goal.

“Lincoln” was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and seven Golden Globes, including the Best Picture and Best Motion Picture categories. It is playing in the Vulcan Theater on the second floor of the Natali Student Center this week and it will be on DVD and Bly-Ray March 26.

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California University of Pennsylvania’s Women’s Center is honoring March with the 10th annual performance of “The Vagina Monologues.”

Cal U’s production of this VDay celebration has grown to be an anticipated tradition of empowering stories, thoughts, anecdotes, confessions and secrets through the cast of college women.

When asked why she decided to join the cast of The Vagina Monologues, Carrie Campbell (freshman, secondary education – English) replied, “my sister and a couple friends suggested I go to one meeting, and from that point on, [I’ve] enjoyed it.”

She explained that the play is made of up different monologues. “[I’m in] ’The List,’ which is a four person monologue. The question would be ‘how you would dress your vajay-jay?’ The list goes on and on, through all kinds of wardrobes and crazy outfits.”

There seems to be a common misconception of what the play is about because of its title, and Carrie agreed. “Yes! Everyone has a set idea in their head about some crazy feminist event or some crazy orgy. I know when I first heard my sister talk about it, I was in shock.”

Another member of the cast, Ashley Arnold (senior, public relations), explained why she

joined the cast. “I want to be an advocate for younger women.

I thought this would be a great way to start my journey in spreading the word and teaching people about the world around us and press the movement for women to not be afraid and let their voices be heard.

[My monologue is called] ‘My Vagina Was My Village.’”

I think people perceive it as just a big play about women and their vaginas,” said Ashley, “When in all reality it is something to get people more aware about society around them and to put into perspective how domestic violence has affected women all throughout the world.”

The Vagina Monologues performance dates are set for Wednesday, March 13 through Friday, March 15. All three shows will begin at 7 p.m. in the Blaney Theatre of Steele Hall.

Cal U students can purchase tickets for $5.00 and others can buy a ticket for $10.00. Merchandise and tickets are available in G45 Carter Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Additionally, the cast of the show will be selling tickets in Natali Student Center until March 15 from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets will also be sold at the door, but there is no guarantee that seating will be available. Questions can be directed to womenscenter@calu. edu or 724-938-5857.

IN YOUR STEREO David Bowie “The Next Day”

Eric Clapton “Old Sock” Bon Jovi “What About Now” Capital Kings “Capital Kings”

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The Fantasticks makes its Cal U debut

cal times by

Tyler Kimmel

contributing editor

Luisa (Christina King) and Matt (Jordan Brooks) take shelter from the rain and find love in the beloved classic The Fantasticks produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance at California University of Pennsylvania.

“The Fantasticks” Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall Friday, March 8, 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Matt (Jordan Brooks), foreground, looks forward to exploring the world, as El Gallo (Zach Michael Thomas) cautions him that the world may not be what Matt is expecting.

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While California University of Pennsylvania students enjoyed the film “Les Miserables” at the Vulcan Theatre a few weeks ago, students can get a taste of live theatre this weekend when the Department of Theatre and Dance will put on their first performance of the semester, “The Fantasticks.”

Theatre professor Michele Pagen will direct the 1960s offBroadway classic that features music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones.

The play is centered around neighbors Matt and Luisa. Their fathers start a pretend feud to make the two fall in love and they eventually do. They find out their fathers had tried to set them up along the way though, which leads to an interesting journey.

Christina King (junior, communication studies and theatre) plays Luisa. This will be King’s sixth performance at Cal U and she is excited about this role.

“Luisa is 16 and trying to figure herself out,” King said.

“She’s young, naïve and has ignorant views of the real world.

At the beginning of the show, she’s convinced she’s a princess and while her experiences help her to mature, she’s still only a child,” she said.

To Pagen, the play seemed like an easy choice to open up the spring semester for several reasons.

“The play had never been performed at Cal U before and we needed a small musical and felt like we had the staff to handle it,” Pagen said.

Pagen is just as ready as the students for the show to kickoff so she can enjoy one of her passions, directing.

“Directing is one of my favorite aspects of my job,” Pagen said. “I like helping students make discoveries.”

King has already made discoveries in rehearsing the role of Luisa. She’s seen how different she is from the character.

Although the character is new

territory for King, she is ready for it.

“Luisa is different from anything I’ve ever done before,” King said. “She’s young and in love and everything is magical in her eyes. Personally, I grew up quick so it’s been a challenge trying to find the innocence, child-like characteristics she possesses. It’s definitely the challenge that excites me the most though.”

Another challenge that King faces in this role is being the only girl in the play.

The cast of eight is small, but being the only female is something King has never encountered in her previous productions.

“It’s strange vocally because I’m used to hearing other female voices,” King said. “It scared me at first not having any other girls to lean on, but now I feel like I have seven big brothers.”

The cast as a whole has faced several problems along the way according to Pagen. They’ve had limited rehearsal time compared to other semesters because of the late start of the semester.

There is a revolving stage, which makes scenes complex and some of the cast and crew members have been sick throughout rehearsals.

Through it all, the cast and crew have still put in hours of hard work preparing everything for opening night. They hope their hard work will pay off and that audiences will appreciate their work.

“The Fantasticks” opened last night, March 7, and is slated for three more shows: tonight at 8 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m in the Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall.

King thinks there is something for everyone in this play and audiences will find something that links to their own lives at one point or another.

“I think ‘The Fantasticks’ is a musical that is relatable to a lot of people,” King said. “There are themes of parenting, young love, breaking up, mature love, family, etc.”

“A man who plants a garden is a very happy man!”, proclaim Bellomy (Jason Capello) and Hucklebee (Trevon Kiser).

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MARCH 8, 2013

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SPRING BREAK: MARCH 18 - 22 Not traveling? We’ve got you covered

Pittsburgh’s St. Patty’s Parade Sunday, March 17

Andy Warhol Museum Check online for hours

St. Patrick’s Day is over spring break this year, and for some that will be a welcome relief.

No having to wake up early the morning after celebrating for class or other obligations (unless you work, then shame on you for being irresponsible). A great way to start the holiday festivities is a classic parade.

For those who are in to the art scene and looking for something interesting to do on a day off, look no further than the Andy Warhol Museum. On March 18 a new long term installation will be open to the public showcasing Warhol’s work in media and film.

Kate Nash concert Thursday, March 21

They Might Be Giants Wednesday, March 20 Mr. Smalls

Mr. Smalls

This British lovely is coming to Pittsburgh on Mar. 21 to grace the city with her musicality.

The venue is Mr. Small Theater, with doors opening at 7 pm, and tickets are a beautiful $10 on Ticketmaster. It’s a cheap show that is bound to be hours of fun for all involved. Concerts can be hard to come by for cheap, so take advantage.

There is a common misconception that TMBG is a children’s group because they’ve had songs featured on shows like “Tiny Toons” and “Yo Gabba Gabba.” This concert is listed as 14+ though, so expect them to go into some pretty hardcore PG territory.

Pittsburgh Zoo check online for hours

Pittsburgh Penguins Games Check online for Rush details

Zoos are usually open year round, and it seems that not many people are aware of this.

Prices are usually discounted too since winter is the off season and not many people feel like dragging their kids around in the cold. Sure a few more layers of clothes will be necessary, but there will be little to no crowd.

Just because we aren’t going to classes doesn’t mean we aren’t students. The Pittsburgh Penguins play three home games during break and your student ID means you can grab tickets for $25 thanks to their Student Rush program.

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Cal U Question:

Opinion

MARCH 8, 2013

What’s your opinion of those who wear headphones in public?

“I think it’s a safety concern and they may not communicate well with others.”

Cal U professors actually teach! (at least in the communication department) Casey Flores Opinion Editor

Meridith Akrie (senior, gerontology)

“I do it and I like to listen to music. That’s just what I do.”

Melissa David (senior, public relations)

“They’re in their own world. I get them every day around here.”

We’ve all had them: bad teachers. All throughout high school, middle school, and elementary school, I have been under numerous “teachers” who simply had no ability to cause their students to grasp concepts - especially in high school. So when I first began thinking about college in tenth grade and would hear my (good) teachers warn about college professors being horrible teachers having never taken a class on how to teach and only really interested in their research, I got a little nervous. I must say, however, that

when it comes to professors who can teach, Cal U has absolutely delivered - at least for me.

While I came in as a transfer student mostly taking classes in my major, every single instructor I have had thus far has been the complete opposite of the stereotypical college professor. I understand I may have an advantage giving most of my professors have Ph. D.’s in communication; however, even those I have had in different departments really have done a good job of imparting their knowledge to me as a student.

I know several years from now I will be looking back on my college years ponder-

ing their “worth.” Due to the atmosphere of education Cal U encourages and the wellequipping my professors have provided, I have no doubt I will have entered the work force prepared for success and will be glad I made Cal U my college of choice.

If you are in the same or a different degree program and agree or disagree, you are encouraged to share your experience at caltimes@calu.edu.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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BSU

By Michelle Cooper

Hey everyone! We hope you had a great week.

We would like to remind you that BSU meetings are held every Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in Carter Hall’s multipurpose room. E-board elections for next year are approaching and in order to vote or to be nominated, you must have attended at least 75% of the meetings. Nominations will be April 4 and elections will be April 11.

Thank you to everyone who supported all of the Black History Month events. The Vagina Monologues will take place on March 13 through15. Jasmine Owens, Chantal Garrett and Michaela Prater are all doing a piece for the event. Please be sure to show your support.

Auditions for our annual BSU Talent Show will be March 24. If you would like to sign up please email Chantal Garrett (gar9857) or Bradley Wiggins (Wig8879). If you are not signed up, you may not audition.

Please keep in mind that March is Women’s History Month. The central theme this year is “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Each week, part of the column will be dedicated to a woman that made advances in each of the four categories. First we have Patricia Era Bath, the first African American woman doctor to receive a patent for a medical invention.

She also co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness in 1976. Her dedicated years in ophthalmology focused on using a laser device as a more accurate way to remove cataract lenses. Her development of the Cataract Laserphaco Probe was designed to use the power of the laser to quickly and painlessly vaporize the cataracts.

“Believe in the power of truth. Do not allow your mind to be imprisoned by majority thinking. Remember that the limits of science are not the limits of imagination.” -Dr. Patricia E. Bath

The Internship Corner

By Lucie Fremeau

Summer and Fall 2013 deadlines The spring semester is flying by, and fall 2013 registration is quickly approaching. For students who are planning to participate in a fall internship, it is time to begin taking note of the deadlines!

So, brush off your calendar and get your pen ready for the upcoming internship intent, application, and award deadlines.

SUMMER 2013 INTERNSHIPS Students who have obtained summer internships must submit their online applications via InternLink before May 13 for the first internship session and before June 3 for the second internship session.

Students planning to apply for the Rutledge Award must complete their award application packets and submit them by May 1 at 4:00 p.m.

FALL 2013 INTERNSHIPS All students who hope to obtain a fall 2013 internship must register for internship intent during the scheduling period from March 11 through March 25. Students that fail to register for fall 2013 internship intent during this period will be disqualified from completing a fall internship.

The following are current internships available through the Internship Center: Imprintables Warehouse is seeking a CSC, CIT, or IT intern for the Summer 2013 semester. The intern will be accountable for all aspects of the external websites and intranet, help identify ways to improve website performance, ensure version control and test lab activities, and train business units on managing their own sites.

Interested students should email their resume and cover letter to zach@imprintables.com.

Chartiers Creek Watershed is seeking an Environmental Science/ Creek Intern for the Summer 2013 semester. The intern will help monitor and manage some of the more than 160 farm properties enrolled in the Agricultural Security Areas. The intern will work in the main population centers of Washington County and other residential areas. Interested students should contact Emile Rzotkiewicz at ecooper@alleghenylandtrust.org.

WESTERN PA COLLEGIATE JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR Who: Over 120 employers with jobs and/or internships in a wide variety of fields and majors Participants include: Dollar Bank, Goodwill, GNC, PA Department of Revenue, PA Department of Environmental Protection, UPMC, Waddell and Reed, Target, Rite Aid, PPG, Department of Energy, 84 Lumber Company, Aflac, Buckle, Comcast, Buckle, Panera and Peoples Natural Gas. What’s in it for you: Personal interaction with recruiters, potential on-the-spot interviews and multiple employers in one location What does it cost: Nothing! pre-register by March 11 for free admission, or pay $10 cash only for walk-in registration What should you bring: Yourself (in professional attire) and copies of your resume How do you register: Visit WestPACS.org and click the “For Candidates” link.

Job Fair Dos and Do Nots

DO: - Research the organizations before attending.

- Dress professionally - first impressions count. A clean and neat appearance is important.

- Bring plenty of resumes and business cards.

- Smile, offer a firm handshake and introduce yourself to the employer and give him/her your resume.

- Prepare a 30-60 second commercial about yourself.

- Ask questions to learn more about the position/s, organization and its hiring practices.

- Bring pen and pad to take notes.

- Be independent. Try not to just move in groups with your friends. Learn how to shine at these events on your own.

- Have an open mind. Pick your top three to five employers in advance of the fair, but talk with others to learn about the positions they are offering.

- Before leaving, ask what the next step is, request a business card and thank the employer for speaking with you.

DON’T: - Be afraid of the recruiter. Approach him or her with confidence and enthusiasm. She/he attends job fairs to meet lots of qualified job seekers.

- Jump into a conversation the recruiter is having with another student. Be patient. Use the time to read over company information.

- Just toss your resume on the table. Chat first! Take time to learn about their organization and available opportunities. Market yourself and determine if there is some mutual interest.

- Overstate your abilities. You could end up pursuing a job you are not equipped to do. Do present yourself and your abilities convincingly. Show involvement in organizations and projects.

- Ask too many questions about salary, benefits and perks, or vacation time.

- Use negatives such as “can’t” or “won’t.” Your goal is to leave a positive impression about your work attitudes and experience.

- Monopolize the recruiter’s time. Sell yourself. Make a good impression, but give the next student the chance to do the same.

- Grab up all the free stuff.

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FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF, STUDENTS AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY!!

Call for NOMINATIONS to the University Forum Standing Committees The California University Forum has announced a call for the nominations of standing committee constituent seats.

Nomination forms will be sent to your campus mailbox on March 4th. The nomination form is also available in Public Folders/Campus-Wide Resources/University Forum/Nomination Form -Standing Committees of the University’s Microsoft Outlook Software. Members of the University community may nominate themselves or another person. Your nominations are not limited to within your own constituency. You may nominate faculty, students, staff, administrators or coaches. Alumni will receive a nomination form in the spring edition of The California Review. The deadline for alumni nomination is set for March 29, 2013.

The deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague is Friday, March 15, 2013. All nomination forms are to be returned to Mrs. Dana Turcic, Forum Recording Secretary, at Campus Box 99. For further information you may contact her at 724/938-1633 or via email at CalForum@calu.edu or turcic@calu.edu.

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Rontez Miles competes against top tier at NFL Combine

By Tyler Kimmel sports editor

In order to achieve a dream, steps must be taken. California University of Pennsylvania defensive back Rontez Miles took the first major step in achieving his dream of playing in the NFL on Feb. 26 when he participated in the NFL Combine.

The NFL Combine is held every year in Indianapolis. College football players from across the country go to show NFL scouts their skills. They run the 40-yard dash, do vertical and broad jumps and bench-press weights. They do their best in order to improve their stock for the NFL Draft in April.

The 6-foot, 203-pound Miles ran a 4.62 40-yard dash that

wasn’t very impressive compared to other defensive backs.

Although his time wasn’t where he wanted it to be, Miles felt good about his overall performance.

“I felt like I did very well,” Miles said. “I want to improve on my 40 time at my pro day, but other than that I felt good about the drills and the rest of the test.”

Miles wasn’t star struck by competing against the best Division I prospects in the country despite coming from a Division II school. He went out and competed against players from the biggest schools in America.

“It was an honor to be in the same company as those guys that I have watched on TV so much,” Miles said. “A lot of my

friends took pictures and sent them to me when they saw me standing next to ‘Honey Badger’ (Tyrann Mathieu). It was great to compete with those guys,” he said.

Miles received national attention while at the combine, but not for his performance. He has a tattoo of the Pittsburgh Steelers logo on his left shoulder and national media outlets took notice.

Sports website Bleacher Report tweeted, “You can probably guess which team DB Rontez Miles wants to be drafted by,” with a picture of his tattoo attached.

Miles was okay with the attention but isn’t worried about other teams passing on him because of a tattoo.

“My tattoo got more attention

than me! I do not regret getting it. If I do play for anther team, they should know if we played the Steelers that I would play with so much more,” Miles said.

It is no coincidence that Miles favorite athletes play for the Steelers and that he models himself after them.

“I would have to say Troy Polamalu or Ryan Clark is my favorite,” Miles said. “Maybe even Dashon Golden from the 49ers because I play like them.”

Miles has always wanted to be a professional football player.

He’s known it for years now.

“Since I could remember, I’ve always wanted to play football,” Miles said. “It’s been my life and my love my whole life.”

Miles finished the combine with a 36.5-inch vertical jump, 123-inch broad jump, 6.97 sec-

onds 3 cone drill, and a 4.27 seconds 20-yard shuttle. He will try to improve these numbers at his pro day.

“I want to run a faster 40 time, but other than that I wouldn’t change a thing (from the combine),” Miles said. “My game speed is way faster than that.”

The two-time Division II AllAmerican realizes how close his dream really is. If he has a convincing pro day, Miles could finally make his goal a reality.

“It’s like I see everything now: danger, drama, and plenty more,” Miles said. “It just feels like I have to make the best decisions and keep pushing. I can feel how close it is… just have to stay focused.”

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Despite a game-high 25 points from senior guard Keith Lowe (Columbus, Ohio/Centennial), the California University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball team suffered an 85-71 loss at Slippery Rock on March 2 in the first round of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament.

With the loss, the Vulcans finish the year with a 12-15 overall record, marking the program’s first losing season since the 1985-86 campaign. Meanwhile, The Rock improves to 20-7 this season and advanced to face Gannon in the quarterfinals of the league tournament.

Lowe registered his 10th 20-point game of the season, finishing with 25 points after shooting 7-of-13 from the floor, including five three-pointers, and six-of-eight from the freethrow line. He finished the season ranked 10th in the PSAC in scoring at 15.8 points per game, which is the highest average by a Cal U player since the 2005-06

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Freshman guard Jake Jacubec (Struthers, Ohio/Struthers) established a career high with 14 points on five-of-nine from the floor with a career-best four three-pointers. Sophomore Tynell Fortune (Harlem, N.Y./ Pocono Mountain West (Pa.)) added 12 points off the bench, while senior Mitchell Weedon (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) finished with seven points, four rebounds and four assists.

The two teams traded baskets for the majority of the first half with Slippery Rock holding a 29-27 lead with 5:43 remaining before the break. The Rock then mounted a 14-0 run and held the Vulcans scoreless for four-plus minutes before they closed the first half on a 7-2 rally. The teams combined for 12 three-pointers in the first half with Slippery Rock taking a 45-34 lead at the break.

In the second half, the teams traded baskets in the opening three minutes before The Rock posted a 14-2 rally over five-plus minutes to stretch the lead to 63-44 with 11:12 remaining. Cal

U countered with an 18-8 run behind nine points by Lowe to trim the deficit to 73-64 with 4:00 left to play. Slippery Rock then sealed the win with a 7-2 rally to take an 81-67 with 40 seconds remaining.

Cal U finished the game shooting 44.4 percent (22-fo-56) from the field and tied a season a season high with 11 three-pointers, making 52.4 percent (11-of-21) from beyond the arc. In comparison, Slippery Rock made 46.7 percent (28-of-60) from the floor and 50.0 percent (9-of18) from long range. The Rock out-rebounded the Vulcans by a staggering 50-21 margin and scored 20 second-chance points.

Rock juniors Tabari Perry and Sa’Quan Davis both scored a team-high 20 points, while senior Gerald Brooks registered a double-double off the bench with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Cal loses seniors Lowe, Weedon, and Quentin Harding. They will look to rebound in 2013-14.

Photo By Casey Flores Freshman guard Jake Jacubec was named PSAC West Freshman of the Year after averaging 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He is the first Cal player to be named Freshman of the Year since 2003-04.

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Women’s basketball ousted by Gannon in PSAC Tourney

By Matthew Kifer sports information

Photo By Joshua Richardson Sophomore guard Chelsea McKnight takes a shot against Clarion in Cal’s first round victory over Clarion in the PSAC Tournament. The Vulcans defeated the Golden Eagles 72-42 at home on March 2. Cal was then defeated 77-50 by Gannon on March 5 in the quarterfinals.

Despite trailing by just eight points at halftime, the Vulcans were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament on March 5 with a 77-50 loss to top-seeded and No. 7 Gannon at the Hammermill Center.

With the loss, the California University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team falls to 20-8 overall after having its five-game winning streak snapped. The Vulcans, who have been fifth in the Atlantic Regional rankings the last two weeks, must now wait to see if they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with the selection announcement on Sunday, March 10.

Meanwhile, Gannon improves to 27-3 and will face Millersville in the semifinals of the PSAC Tournament tonight.

Sophomore Emma Mahady (Albury, Australia/Xavier) was the lone Cal U player to score in double-digits, finishing with 14 points on 5-of-14 attempts from the floor and four-of-six from the free-throw line. In three meetings against the Lady Knights this season, she averaged a team-high 13.7 points while shooting 48.6 percent (17-

of-35) from the field.

The junior trio of Elena Antonenko (Moscow, Russia/ State University of Physical Education), Ryah Gadson (McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport) and Ashley Hines (Newark, N.J./ Trenton Central) each finished with six points, while classmate Kate Seebohm (Millicent, Australia/Millicent) led the team with five rebounds and five assists. Senior Stephanie Michael (Morgantown, W.Va./ Morgantown), the team’s leading scorer, tied her season low with five points while playing 29 minutes.

Gannon, which led the entire game, opened with an 11-2 run before stretching the lead to 20-10 with 11:03 left in the first half. The Vulcans later posted an 8-4 rally over four-plus minutes to trim the deficit to 26-20 with 3:04 remaining before the break.

The Lady Knights reclaimed the double-digit lead with fourstraight points before taking a 33-35 lead into halftime.

The Lady Knights scored the first five points in the second half and led by 14 points, 4430, before the Vulcans scored on three-consecutive possessions to trim the deficit to 44-36 with 13:49 remaining. Gannon countered with a 7-0 run before Cal U later cut the lead to 55-45

with 7:38 left to play. The Lady Knights responded with another 7-0 rally before Mahady made the last field goal of the game for the Vulcans with 5:35 remaining, 62-47. Gannon then sealed the victory with a commanding 15-1 run over nearly five minutes to take a 77-48 lead with 44 seconds left.

Cal U finished the game shooting 38.8 percent (19-of-49) from the floor after making just 16.7 percent (3-of-18) from beyond the arc. In comparison, Gannon shot at a 56.9 clip (33-of-48) from the field and made 41.7 percent (5-of-12) from long range. The Lady Knights held a sizeable 41-20 rebounding advantage behind 15 offensive rebounds which were converted into 23 second-chance points.

Sophomore forward Nettie Blake led four Lady Knights in double-digits, scoring 20 points and adding eight rebounds.

Sophomore Brittany Batts finished with 13 points and junior Jen Papich added a doubledouble with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Vulcans defeated the Golden Knights on Feb. 9 when Gannon was ranked sixth. The Vulcans won that contest 81-73.

Gannon got a 12 point victory against Cal on Jan. 19 at Erie.

Vulcans baseball splits doubleheader with Farimont St.

By Matthew Kifer

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Behind a four-run sixth inning in the nightcap, the Vulcans claimed a doubleheader split against Fairmont State at CONSOL Energy Park on March 5, falling 2-0 before posting a 5-1 victory.

With the split, the California University of Pennsylvania baseball team moves to 4-2 overall. Meanwhile, Fairmont State now stands at 1-4 this season.

In Game 2, sophomore Justin Taylor (Julian, Pa./Bald Eagle) tossed the fourth complete game of his career. He yielded one run (earned) on eight hits and registered eight strikeouts with no walks in 7.0 innings (89 pitches).

Taylor allowed the Fighting Falcons to advance runners in scoring position in only two innings and forced a pair of inning-ending double plays.

After two scoreless innings, Fairmont State took a 1-0 lead in the third before the inning ended when senior first baseman AJ Robinson (Milesburg, Pa./Bald Eagle) cut a throw home from junior center fielder Ben Carson (Coal Center, Pa./ California) to get a runner out attempting to go from first to third on an RBI single. Ca U had runners in scoring position in the bottom of the inning before a ground-out to the pitcher ended the threat.

In the fourth, the Vulcans collected their first hit of the game and tied the score at 1-1. Senior catcher Kyle Petty (Stewartsville, N.J./Phillipsburg) reached on a hit by pitch to start the inning. Robinson followed with a single to left-center field and a fielding error on the play allowed Petty to score from first.

Cal U broke the tie by scoring four runs in the sixth, highlighted by five-straight batters reaching base safely with two outs. Junior third baseman Derrik Zeroski (Clinton, Pa./West Allegheny) opened the inning with a double and advanced to third on a ground-out before scoring on an RBI single by Robinson through a draw-in infield.

Freshman designated hitter David Marcus (Whitby, Ontario/ Father Leo J. Austin) later belted a ground-rule double to rightcenter field with two outs.

After a pitching change, junior pinch hitter Chuck Gasti (Carmichaels, Pa./Carmichaels) reached on a hit by pitch before Robinson scored on a wild pitch.

Following a walk, junior second baseman Giovanni Morales (Philadelphia, Pa./St. Joseph’s Prep) executed a squeeze bunt to stretch the lead to 4-1. The Vulcans then added an insurance run when Carson drew a bases-loaded walk to score Gasti, 5-1.

In the top of the seventh, Taylor retired the first two batters

before Fairmont State loaded the bases with three-straight hits.

He then induced a ground-out to Morales to end the game.

Robinson collected two of the team’s five hits, going 2-for3 with one RBI and one run scored. Carson finished with two walks and one RBI in the win.

Fairmont State reliever Corey Lilly (0-1) was saddled with the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in just 0.2 inning, while starter John Fox took a no-decision after yielding one run (unearned) on just one hit in 5.0 innings of work.

In Game 1, sophomore GJ Senchak (New Castle, Pa/New Castle) suffered the loss despite yielding two runs (both earned) in his first complete game of the

season. He allowed seven hits and issued two walks while registering six strikeouts in 7.0 innings (91 pitches). After two starts this year, Senchak leads the team with a 1.50 ERA and nine strikeouts in 12.0 innings.

Senchak retired the side in order in the first before the Fighting Falcons took a 2-0 lead in the second after the first three batters reached on hits to right field. The Vulcans collected their first hit in the fourth and had a pair of runners reach base with two outs before ending the inning with a fielder’s choice. In the bottom of the seventh, Cal U featured runners on the corners before a fielder’s choice to second base ended the game.

The Vulcans were limited to just four hits in the loss with

Peters finishing 2-for-3.

Fighting Falcons starter Jamie Allard (1-0) earned the win after scattering three hits over 6.0 scoreless innings and junior Nick Mayle registered the save after tossing a scoreless seventh inning.

Cal U is scheduled to return to the diamond today with a non-conference doubleheader against the Clarion Golden Eagles at CONSOL Energy Park, with games scheduled at noon and 2:30 p.m. Clarion is only 0-2 on the season, after having seven games rained out.

The Vulcans will then travel to Elkins, W.Va for a doubleheader against Davis & Elkins on March 10. The Senators lost their first four games and currently sit at 1-4.

March Madness Challenge College basketball’s biggest tournament, March Madness, is right around the corner.

The Cal Times will have a March Madness bracket challenge once the tournament starts. The challenge is free and will be open to any students or faculty who wishes to participate. The Cal Times will create a group on ESPN.com once the brackets are released. Students will be able to sign up and track their picks as the games progress. The student who wins the challenge will get his or her picture in the paper along with a gift card. They will also have bragging rights as the smartest college hoops fan on campus.

Do you think you have what it takes to beat our sports editor, Tyler Kimmel, and the rest of Cal U in this bracket challenge? Look for more information in the Cal Times or on our Facebook or Twitter pages as the tournament gets closer.

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