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Cal Borough proposes 10 percent amusement tax By Jenna Faccenda and Nick Barilla for the Cal Times
grammy award-winner performs at Cal u
Myron Butler, a singer, songwriter, producer and choir director, conducted workshops and performed with Cal U’s Young and Gifted Gospel Choir as Cal U celebrates Black History Month.
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OPINION Valentine’s Day - Make or Break your heart? Does the thought of Valentine’s Day send you into a euphoria filled with thoughts of jewelry, romantic cards, candy and roses? What is Valentine’s Day all about?
The Borough is trying to add an additional tax to all ticketed events in the borough of California, including events held at California University of Pennsylvania. This would be considered an amusement tax that would add on an extra 10% to the cost of the ticket. This includes events like football games, men’s and women’s basketball games, concerts and musical performances, theater, dance, improv productions, comedy shows, dances and any other ticketed event sponsored by the Student Activities Board. Students are not happy about this decision. Student government and SAI board of directors member Chelsea Getsy has been busy educating clubs and organizations on the proposed ordinance by the request of Vice President for Marketing & University Relations Craig Butzine. Butzine had previously voiced the university’s objections to the Borough ordinance that assesses fees on the sale of alcohol at events at the newly constructed Convocation Center. Getsy and fellow student government member Brendan Demmy have also rallied supporters online. They created a Facebook event inviting students to speak on the ordinance proposal at the Feb. 14
photo by casey flores Leah Panos (freshman, business management), reads a sign posted in the Natali Student Center on Tuesday inviting students to challenge California Borough’s proposed ordinance to levy a 10 percent amusement tax.
Borough council meeting. Over 200 students have been invited to attend via the event, and organizers are hoping at least 15 will stand and make their voice heard. “The Borough plans to use the money for town use, and is not specific. The borough is only enforcing it on the University, so it is not a disadvantage to the borough (elementary and high) schools,” Getsy said. According to the ordinance proposal, “the amusement tax would be for general revenue purposes… with the estimated
amount of revenue to be derived from the tax being $30,000 annually, and thus will be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of Borough residents.” Students such as Getsy see this new tax proposition as being targeted towards them. The borough states that the tax will not be applied to anyone under the age of eighteen. This means that students from both the middle school and the high school will not be affected by this change. Activities that constitute a purely public charity are also exempt under the new
ordinance. In response to the ordinance, the University filed a legal objection to collecting the proposed tax with an attorney. This leaves the possibility of the issue being taken to court. Readers can check next week’s edition of the Cal Times for more information on the proposed ordinance and the Feb. 14 California Borough Council meeting. For the latest information on the issue, stay tuned to the Cal Times’ Facebook, Twitter and online edition. The notice given can be found below verbatim.
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THE ARTS Super commercial sunday Cal U students offer their picks for best television advertisement during this year’s NFL Super Bowl.
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SPORTS Basketball teams split games with Gannon golden knights The men’s and women’s basketball teams took on Gannon at home last weekend, managing one victory between them.
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Notice concerning ordinance no. 536 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE is hereby given that the California Borough Council shall consider for adoption proposed Ordinance No. 536 at its regular meeting on February 14, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. [sic] at the Borough Administration Building, 225 Third Street, California, PA 15419, with a summary as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IMPLEMENTING A TEN PERCENT (10%) AMUSEMENT TAX; CONTAINING A DEFINITIONS SECTION; REQUIRING PROVIDES OF AMUSEMENT TO REGISTER WITH THE BOROUGH; DETAILING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE AMUSEMENT TAX BY PROVIDERS; REQUIRING PROVIDERS OF AMUSEMENT TO FILE REPORTS WITH THE BOROUGH; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF TAXES, PENALTIES AND INTEREST, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. The amusement tax would be for general revenue purposes by way of the levying of an assessment and the collection of taxes imposed upon provides of amusement within the Borough, with the estimated amount of revenue to be derived from the tax being $30,000 annually, and, thus, will be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of Borough residents. Ordinance No. 536 would be enacted under the authority of the Local Tax Enabling Act, 53 P.S. § 6924.101, et seq. The ten percent (10%) tax will be on providers of the amusement, with amusement being defined as all manner and forms of entertainment, subject to tax as set forth in the Local Ta Enabling Act, including but not limited to theatrical performances, concerts, circuses, carnivals, side shows, all forms of entertainment at fairgrounds and amusement parks, floor shows, dancing exhibitions, trade shows, craft shows, art shows and exhibitions, sporting events, any and all forms of live entertainment, and all other forms of diversion, sport, recreation, or pastime for which admissions charges are obtained from the general public or a limited or selected number thereof, directly or indirectly. Except, however, the following shall not be subject to the tax: admissions to motion picture theaters; events where the age of the majority of the participants therein is under the age of eighteen (18) years old, and, any other activities that constitute a purely public charity or which are exempted from tax liability in the Local Tax Enabling Act. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed Ordinance prior to the regular meeting can call the Borough Secretary, in advance, at 724-938-8878 to arrange for a time when your copy will be available for pick up. MELENYZER & AGRAFIOTIS, LLC SOLICITORS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CALIFORNIA 411 Washington Avenue, Charleroi PA 15022
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Corrections & Clarifications In last week’s edition of the Cal Times (Feb. 8), a schedule of events to be held on campus in celebration of Black History Month can be found at the bottom of page 1. This schedule is incorrect. You can find the correct schedule for California University of Pennsylvania’s Black History Month events to the right. Be advised that the BSU Formal has been rescheduled for March 9.
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page 3 OPINION “It’s about showing the people Flyer forgets frequenters that you care about that you it was horrible. Driving around a B T K Sarah Goodman contributing editor bunch of loud, drunk kids is worse really do care.” than a hangover. I’d rather take the y
(sophomore, athletic training)
“It’s when you show someone how much you really care Chris Mitko about them.”
(junior, sports management)
“It’s a holiday for businesses, and I’m upset it doesn’t include Cecelia Stephenson single people.”
(freshman, human resources)
“It’s about loving people unconditionally, but has become very Chevonne Stover commercialized.”
(junior, communication studies)
“It’s showing the people in your life how much you care about Clinton Logan them.” (senior, communication studies)
What’s Valentine’s Day all about? Historically speaking, Valentine’s day IS about love and couples – however, the real story behind Feb 14 isn’t common knowledge today. It is a day to remember St. Valentine, a man whose “love story” is much like a modern-day soap opera. In short, according to Catholic Online, he was a Roman priest during the reign of Claudius II who was caught marrying Christian couples, which was a crime at that time. In prison, Claudius actually took a liking to Valentine until the future saint tried converting the emperor. He was then condemned to death. First he was stoned and beaten, which failed to kill the priest. He was then beheaded.
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Drunk driving is not a smart choice. Despite this obvious conclusion, during the last two semesters it seems like Cal U and the Vulcan Flyer service have left Vulcan Village residents with very little options. In fall 2011, I turned 21 along with a few of my other friends. We went out in California to some local bars. We had a great time and we were excited for spring semester when the rest of our group would turn 21. We went out frequently during spring 2012. We’d go out on a Saturday night and return to our apartments at Vulcan Village safe and sound. We didn’t have a problem getting a ride back since the Flyer ran until 1 a.m. We’d go to the bar around 9 p.m., then leave to go to the bus stop around 12:30 a.m. We had ample time to enjoy ourselves and still get a ride home. We were excited for the fall 2012 semester. It would be senior year for many of us, so we wanted to enjoy ourselves on the weekends as much as possible. We were shocked when we found out the Flyer would only run to 11 p.m. on Saturday nights. It didn’t make sense to me. Why would the Vulcan Flyer run until midnight on weekdays but only until 11 p.m. on Saturdays? The school knows that students go out on the weekends, so why would they leave residents at Vulcan Village hanging out to dry? Literally. The only explanation I could think of was budget cuts. It made sense to me and I was okay with it. I understood the university needed to save money and that was a reasonable area. So for the fall 2012 semester, my friends and I would tough it out. I know the obvious thing to do is to get a designated driver, but that’s easier said than done. I’ve been a designated driver once, and
SATs for fun than be a DD again. We got a DD multiple times, but it was a hassle. Trying to convince someone not to go out or to wait up late for you isn’t easy. We were fortunate that we had great girlfriends who were willing to pick us up. We only had to walk to Vulcan twice last semester. It’s about a 30-minute walk from town. What would have happened if the cops stopped us? We probably would have gotten public drunkenness even though the school didn’t provide a ride back.We were being smart and not driving, but I doubt they would have cared. This semester, I realized my assumption about budget cuts wasn’t correct at all. The Vulcan Flyer now runs to the new Walmart in West Brownsville hourly from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It’s a nice luxury to have, but I think it’s a little much. The Flyer should go to Walmart two days a week, or every few hours a day, every hour six days a week is a bit excessive. How can the Flyer run to Walmart over 50 times a week but not stay out a few extra hours on the weekends for Vulcan Village residents? Other schools, like Slippery Rock University, feature the “happy bus” that run until 2:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Those students are able to go out and return to their apartments safely and worry-free. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for the buses to run to campus a few hours later on the weekends. If it can run to Walmart non-stop, a couple extra hours on the weekend shouldn’t be an issue. I just want to know that if go out with my friends, we will have a ride that will get us home safely. Student safety should be a top priority, but the students at Vulcan Village are being left to fend for themselves on the weekends.
The local TV media tells stories rather than the truth
By William Merrell
I woke up Sunday to the local TV news talking about the “Governor raising taxes…” and while I was opening an eye I heard that the taxes would be raising by about 25 cents per gallon at the pump (they later explained that this might be over 5 years). They continued interviewing people and asking about these new taxes and how they (the interviewees) would be forced to choose between gas and food “…for their children.” What they failed to bring out was the taxes that are being considered are against the oil companies and not the consumers and that these taxes would be used to fix the bridges and roads within the Commonwealth that have been falling down and are
in deplorable condition. It was recently put in plain language during a visit to Harrisburg that if you go to a gas station and purchase a 16 oz. soda you pay for taxes on the entire soda but the oil companies would currently only pay taxes on 8 oz.’s (or half of the amount you would pay) on their product. It was also made clear that these proposed taxes may or may not be passed onto the consumers (by the way, what happened to the 50-60 cent reduction in gas prices that the media hyped right before the elections)? The governor is actually proposing cutting the current tax on gas by 17% for “us” consumers (about 2 cents per gallon). So, unlike the news of the 50’s and 60’s, where you would listen to the news as being the truth,
today’s “fluff managers” have their own agenda that gets passed off as reality. This is what happens when they (Disney and G.E., who own most of the media outlets) get hundreds of millions of your tax dollars from this administration. But, I have noticed that they do not spend time on how this administration is trying to attack the Second Amendment of our Constitution. How can they (Homeland Security) buy 7,000 AR-15’s as “personal protection devices” when Obama wants to ban them for American citizens as “Assault Weapons?” I am just as concerned as to why Homeland Security has purchased 450 million rounds of .40 caliber hollow point ammunition, which, by the way, is in violation of the Geneva Convention and can-
not be used on the battlefield. So what are they (Obama’s administration) planning to use them on (you or your children maybe)? Why is the media not examining why this administration is trying to attack Americans on American soil (using drones) and doing away with the protection of the Fifth Amendment’s “Due Process Clause” that guarantees all our rights under the Bill of Rights and the other Amendments? What happened to their oaths of protecting the Constitution? I would suggest copying the Bill of Rights and sending it to your local/state and federal elected official and let them know you are watching them which will probably allow them to read it for the first time ever.
So, now is the time for Americans (especially the “Silent majority”) to wake up and look at the politicians and the media for what they do, not just the rhetoric they spew during the run-up to the elections. Listen for the real truth in the media, not just the stuff/fluff they try to feed us on a daily basis. If we don’t, as time goes on we may stop being citizens of a free society and start being subjects under the control of those more interested in the millions they can acquire for themselves (politicians and/ or the media types) than informing you of the wrongful actions done while hiding us from the real truth. William Merrell is the Chairman of the Washington County Republican Party
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Students “Cal Critique” 2013 Super Bowl Commercials Kia Sorento used an adorable storyline and special effects in its popular Super Bowl commerical this year.
By Jose Negron staff writer
The Super Bowl is one of the most anticipated events every year. Based on your opinion, there are various aspects of Super Bowl Sunday that make it so great. Some just watch for the halftime show that this year that included a stunning performance by Beyoncé and a crowd-pleasing Destiny’s Child reunion. Some people watched mostly for the game because, unlike the loyal fans of Steeler Nation, they weren’t going to be utterly disappointed with either outcome. Others, however, watched for the breaks in between the game that brought us some of the best entertainment of the night. Out of the many commercials that were shown on “Super Sunday,” some in
particular stuck out to many students at California University of Pennsylvania. “I loved the horse one,” said Julie Helner (junior, fisheries and wildlife sciences). “It was the most adorable commercial I have ever seen. I don’t even drink and it made me want to go out and buy some Budweiser… and a horse.” This commercial was, in my opinion, one of the best of the night. It seems like an annual Super Bowl tradition that Budweiser comes out with an epic commercial that gets the viewers “ooing and awing.” This year’s version surpassed some of the ones they had in the past by far. It captured the hearts of millions when the Budweiser Clydesdale had an emotional reunion with the man who raised him.
“The Dodge Ram one was good because farmers are the backbone of America and at the same time are often the most unappreciated [profession] because they aren’t flashy or on TV all day long,” said Zach Hill (sophomore, athletic training). The Dodge Farmers commercial turned out to be another extremely popular commercial this year. Many people liked it and felt it was something different that an audience doesn’t see very often in a commercial. It was an ad that celebrated Americas Farmers and included Paul Harvey’s 35 year-old poem called “So God Made a Farmer” along with pictures showing the everyday work and life of our farmers here in America. “The Dodge one about the farmers was pretty bold,” said Andy Mclynch (sophomore,
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political science). “Farmers are really underrated and get no respect.” Although some enjoyed Dodge’s production and liked how uncommon it was, others thought that it seemed to be pretty long and took a while to get to the point. It seemed like it dragged on and the viewer didn’t really know what it was about until they saw the dodge truck sitting there at the end. Another impressive commercial, and arguably the most popular one of the night, was the taco bell “Viva Young” commercial. This particular one showcased senior citizens acting as adolescents and going out on the town with the Spanish version of “We Are Young” by fun. playing in the background. According to Tivo, the Taco Bell ad was the most popular and most
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Hailing from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Shirts vs. Skins is a pop-punk quintet that’s sure to grab your attention. With their catchy tunes and female vocals, Shirts vs. Skins stands out in the area’s pop-punk scene. Shirts vs. Skins’ latest release, “Farmbrook Drive,” is full of attention grabbing songs. With poppy sensibilities mixed with slightly heavier instrumentals, they are able to catch the ears of a variety of music listeners. Some listeners are quick to compare them to other female-fronted bands such as Paramore, but when Victoria Draovitch comes in there is no comparison. These guys and gals have definitely created their own version of pop-punk that will keep you coming back for more. With two EPs released and another on the way, Shirts vs. Skins is definitely a local band that deserves to be seen and heard. You can check out Shirts vs. Skins on Facebook (Facebook.com/shirtsvsskins), Twitter (Twitter.com/ShirtsVsSkins), and Bandcamp (shirtsvsskins.bandcamp.com). 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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NEW THIS WEEK IN YOUR CONSOLE “Aliens: Colonial Marines” “Brain Age: Concentration Training”
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“American Idiot” offers student rush tickets The energetic cast of the national tour on stage together in a group number.
By Jamie Rider
entertainment editor Modern Rock Opera “American Idiot” is being performed at Heinz Hall Feb. 19-24 and students are being given the opportunity to score relatively cheap seats for the event. The musical features songs from Green Day (their entire American Idiot album, actually), and was written by Billie Joe Armstrong along with Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer.
“American Idiot” has won two Tony Awards, one for Best Scenic Design of a Musical and another for Best Lighting Design of a Musical. It was nominated for Best Musical as well. The musical tells the story of three friends coming up in the world who are trying to find themselves. Johnny, Will and Tunny are all friends dealing with different situations in the post 9/11 world. California University of Pennsylvania students are being
given the opportunity to purchase relatively cheap seats in the first three rows of the theater for the show while it’s playing in Pittsburgh. Students can purchase up to four tickets ($28.25 per ticket) to any of the “AMERICAN IDIOT” performances. Tickets can only be purchased in person with valid student ID at the Heinz Hall box office on 6th Street or the Box Office at Theater Square, located at 655 Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.
The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:00 and 6:30 p.m. In next week’s edition of the Cal Times we’ll feature an interview with one of the cast members from the show. Also, if you happen to make it to a performance and would like to share your opinions or thoughts, feel free to e-mail us at caltimes@calu.edu.
photo courtesy of broadway.pittsburgh.com Jenna Rubaii as Extraordinary Girl and Thomas Hettrick as Tunny during a performace on the national tour.
IN THEATERS “A Good Day To Die Hard” “Finding Joy” “Beautiful Creatures“ “Safe Haven” “Escape From Earth 3D” “Like Someone In Love”
IN YOUR STEREO The Virginmarys “King of Conflict”
Psychic Friend “My Rocks Are Dreams” The Wonder Years “Sleeping On Trash” Foals “Holy Fire”
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Slam poetry student showcase features “Asia Project”
The Slam Poetry Student Showcase featured“Asia Project” and Cal U student performances on Feb. 8, Vulcan Theatre, Natali Student Center, as part of Black History Month. Spoken-word artist Asia has been featured on HBO’s “Def Poetry,” and was named performer of the year by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities.
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Spoken-word artist Asia performing in the Vulcan Theatre, Natali Student Center.
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JoyFest 2013
Cal U’s Young and Gifted Gospel Choir, under the direction of Randy Tillmutt, performing in the JoyFest 2013 gospel concert in Steele Hall Feb. 9.
JoyFest 2013, a gospel concert featuring choirs from California University of Pennsylvania and four other colleges, is among the highlights as the university celebrates Black History Month in February. Grammy Award-winner Myron Butler, a singer, songwriter, producer and choir director, helped to conduct workshops on Feb. 9 with Cal U’s Young
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and Gifted Gospel Choir and singers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, Clarion and Frostburg State universities. The choirs, under the direction of Randy Tillmutt, a visiting scholar at Cal U’s Frederick Douglass Institute, combined for a concert Feb. 9 in Steele Hall.
The Abundant Life Fellowship gospel choir from Uniontown, Pa.
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Disordely conduct
University Police responded to Residence Hall C in regards to a complaint of a smell of marijuana on Feb. 2. An 18-year old resident was found to be in possession of bottles of alcohol and drug paraphernalia. He was cited via summons for disorderly conduct.
Medical emergency
A female was found to be at a level of intoxication so as to be in need of medical evaluation on Feb. 3. EMS transported her to Mon Valley hospital for further evaluation and observation to insure her safety.
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Suspicious activity
A female student filed a report of a suspicious male that approached her in Parking Lot 6 on Feb. 4. This male snapped a photo of her with his mobile phone. The male was described to be in his 20s wearing all black and walking with a limp.
Theft University police took report of a stolen wallet from Herron Fitness Center on Feb. 5 Smoking violation
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BSU
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Hi everyone! We hope you had a great week and have a great weekend. Thank you to everyone that is supporting the Black History Month events! Please keep in mind that movie night is every Monday at 9 p.m. Keep in contact with our executive board and social media networks for updates and changes. Our 10th annual formal is Saturday, Feb. 16 in the Natali Performance Center. On Feb. 21, in Carter Multipurpose Room at 5:30 p.m., there will be a Black History Month Jeopardy game. Come out and see what you know and learn things you may not have been taught in the classroom. Feb. 22 is the 2nd annual fashion show. It starts at 8:30 p.m. and will be in the Natali Performance Center. On Feb. 23 there will be a trip to the August Wilson Center and the Waterfront. The bus departs at 2 p.m. Reminders for these events will be on Twitter and Facebook. In reference to Black History Month, I would like to give a brief history on African American music. An article written by Kim Ruehl stated that “from the blues to zydeco, and jazz to hip-hop; from the slave-era spirituals about struggle and personal empowerment to the forefathers of rock and roll, America’s roots music is absolutely replete with the influence of the African American community.” As we all know, African Americans were slaves for many, many years. Even after reaching northern states and partially overcoming slavery, there was still segregation and unequal rights. They took religion very seriously and sang spirituals to get through rough times and to praise God. They often wrote about their rough experiences in blues and folk music. Music was a large part of their lives whether it was a celebration, praise service, story or message to another slave, it represented who they were and where they wanted to be. “Blues had the pulse beat of the people who keep on going,” said Langston Hughes. Always tell your story. What makes it special is that only you know all the details. Whether it is through music, art, poetry, dance or another medium, you are what makes it unique. Have a great week!
The Internship Corner By Lucie Fremeau
You’ve searched the internship database on InternLink, you’ve checked out the Regional Internship Center’s website, you’ve done Google searches for listings with companies you’re interested in, but you still can’t find the perfect internship. What now? Try creating your own opportunity! To create your own internship, evaluate the skills, experience and academic background that you have to offer. Analyze the skills that you have and start thinking about what goals you’d like to achieve during an internship. Do you like to write? Do you want experience with graphic design? Would you prefer to analyze data and refine your math skills? Think about the opportunities you’d like to have during your internship that will benefit you in your future career. Next, decide what company or organization you want to intern with. Research companies and non-profit organizations in your desired location—make sure to read their mission statement and understand what their goals as a company are. Also, make sure that they have a department or unit that fits your interests. Once you’ve found the company you’d like to intern with, you need to find out who to contact. You can do this a variety of ways: research their website for a list of employees in leadership roles; use networking contacts in your family, classes, or Career Services; utilize LinkedIn’s search capabilities; or call the organization directly and ask for the person’s name and title. Now it’s time to get in touch with your contact at the company. Think of your email or phone call as a cover letter: briefly state your goals, describe why you’re interested in an opportunity with the company and provide information on your background experience and what would make you a valuable intern. When contacting the company, try not to ask if they have any internships available. Many companies have never taken interns before, so the immediate answer will be “no.” Instead, approach your contact asking if there are any projects or opportunities available for you to help out. Again, explain your experience and the skill set you have that will benefit the organization. If you’re planning to create your own summer internship, start early! The earlier you begin searching for opportunities, the more likely you are to find one. Spring Break is a great chance to reach out to companies and network within your contacts. Once you’ve been accepted for the internship, make sure to contact the Internship Center for information on how to fill out the online application via InternLink to receive academic credits. If you have any questions, call the Internship Center at 724-938-1578 or email Tracie Beck at beck_t@calu.edu.
ON CAMPUS RECRUITMENT: UPS Feb. 26, 27 & March 6 & 14 Information Table at Natali from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Recruiting All majors HOT JOB OF THE WEEK US Steel Pipeline Supervisor – Full time Clairton, PA REQUIRED SKILLS: Required qualification include: Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology OR 5 years relevant experience and 1-year experience in similar manufacturing environment. Good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills are critical. Prior experience in a union environment is a plus. Visit Cal U’s Job Posting Website – www.collegecentral.com/calu for more information on this position and to search for additional positions. Attend the WANT Job Fair! There are 51 companies registered and it’s Free! View attending companies at www.wantexpo.org For more information about the fair contact Career Services.
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CAL TIMES
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February 15, 2013
Vulcan basketball splits games with Golden Knights
Photos by Samantha Tarr Clockwise: Freshman forward Art Cook drives to the hoop against Gannon on Feb. 9. Cook finished the game with two points. Sophomore guard Tynell Fortune dribbles the ball up the court and sets up the offense for the Vulcans. Fortune had 10 points on 4-5 shooting for the game. Junior forward Ashley Hines traps a Gannon player in the corner. The Vulcans suffocating defense was a major factor in their 81-73 upset victory over the Golden Knights. Junior guard Ryah Gadson prevents her opponent from driving to the basket. Gadson poured in 10 points off the bench for the Vulcans. Both teams are back in action tomorrow at Lock Haven.
Hoops teams on different paths By Nick Barilla for the Cal Times
It was Alumni Day at California University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Convocation Center and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams put on stunning performances. After suffering a tough loss on Feb. 6 at Edinboro, the Cal U women’s basketball team pulled off what was possibly their biggest upset of the year, beating sixth-ranked Gannon 81-73. The Vulcans took a commanding 17-7 lead in the first half to start the game and then never looked back against a 21-2 Gannon team coming fresh off a 60-52 win at IUP. The Vulcans were led by senior Stephanie Michael and sophomore Emma Mahady, who both set career highs in points with 25 and 19, respectively. After Saturday, the Vulcans improved to 15-6 overall and 11-6 conference in conference play. With the win, they clinched
another berth in the PSAC Tournament. They will look for redemption in the PSAC Tournament this season after a rough loss last year. Cal lost to Edinboro 77-58 last season. The men’s team came into the game fresh off a 73-72 win at Edinboro, which saw senior Quentin Harding put up a seasonhigh 21 points in the contest. It was with that momentum the Vulcans (9-12, 8-9 conference) would put Gannon (18-4, 12-4 conference) to the test. Freshman Jake Jacubec stepped up for the Vulcans, leading the team in points along with junior Chris Williams with 11. That would not be enough to stop a hot Gannon team coming off of an upset win of seventhranked IUP. The Vulcans went on a 6-3 run to start the game and led 22-19 at the half, but the Golden Knights of Gannon were quick to answer back. Gannon opened the second half with a 9-3 run, which put
them in the lead 34-31. The Vulcans answered back swiftly with a 9-2 run of their own, bringing the score to 40-36 with just under 10 minutes left to play. The game would come down to the final seconds as the Vulcan’s leading scorer Keith Lowe missed a potential game tying three-pointer as time expired. Despite the comeback effort, the Vulcans would fall to Gannon with a final score of 56-53 in a loss that will possibly end their hopes of a tournament berth this season. The Vulcans look to finish the final four games of their 2012-2013 season strong, starting with tomorrows contest at Lock Haven. The Cal U women’s team also has four games left. They will be at Lock Haven tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Vulcans will have their senior day next Saturday, Feb. 23, against Meryhurst. They will finish the regular season at Clarion on Feb. 27 before playing in the PSAC Tournament.
SPORTS
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February 15, 2013
Pittsburgh Pirates begin spring training, look to end streak Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
By Tyler Kimmel sports editor
It’s the best time of the year; pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training. A new baseball season is almost upon us, and a new season brings new hope. There is more hope and optimism that this year will finally be the year for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Any sports fan or Southwest Pennsylvania resident is well aware of the Pirates history. The Bucs have had 20 consecutive losing seasons, the worst streak for any franchise in the four major sports. It looked like 2012 would be the year the streak ended. The Pirates ultimately finished 79-83 in 2012. In July however, it looked like the Buccos were not only on their way to ending that ugly streak, but to the playoffs and possibly a division title. But once the calendar hit August, the dog days
of summer caught up with the Pirates. They faltered down the stretch, going 7-21 in September. It is no coincidence that star centerfielder Andrew McCutchen began to cool off when the team began to lose steam. McCutchen was the midseason NL MVP. He was leading the league with a .371 batting average, but ended the year hitting .327. He still finished third in MVP voting and led the Bucs in every major offensive category, including 31 homeruns and 96 RBIs. But that was last year and although it didn’t end up the way Pirate fans had hoped, it left them with optimism for 2013. They now have a legitimate number one starter in A.J. Burnett. He led Pittsburgh pitchers in every category, including 16 wins and 180 strikeouts. Burnett gives the Pirates a reliable option to win big games and a mentor for young pitchers on the staff.
Lefty Wandy Rodriguez, who the Pirates acquired last summer, gives the team another legitimate starter. James McDonald, Jeff Karstens, and newly signed Francisco Liriano will round out the Pirates starting rotation. Youngsters Kyle McPherson and Jeff Locke will give the team depth if there is an injury and top prospect Gerrit Cole should join the big leagues this summer. They traded closer Joel Hanrahan to the Boston Red Sox over the offseason. Hanrahan was an all-star the last two seasons and had 36 saves last year. Jason Grilli will take over the closer role this year. The Pirates offense was better last season and should improve this year as well. There were other players putting up big numbers besides McCutchen last season. Second baseman Neil Walker was leading all second baseman in RBIs until he
got hurt. Walker was still second on the team with 132 hits. Third baseman Pedro Alvarez finally began to live up to his potential, joining McCutchen in the 30-homerun club with 30. He had 85 RBIs and hit .244. His average isn’t as bad as it seems considering how poorly his season started. If Alvarez can raise his average, he can be force in the middle of the lineup this year. First baseman Garrett Jones put up big numbers as well, slugging 27 homeruns and 86 RBIs while hitting .274. Leftfielder Starling Marte was called up last summer and gave the Pirates speed at the top of the order. Marte will start his first full season in Pittsburgh this year and should be the leadoff hitter the Bucs have been searching for. One of the Pirates biggest weaknesses was the catcher position. They addressed that issue
by parting ways with Rod Barajas and signing Russell Martin, who played for the New York Yankees last season. Martin will be a huge upgrade defensively behind the plate and should put up solid offensive numbers. One downfall for the Pirates in 2013 is the fact that the Houston Astros are no longer in the division. Houston moved to the AL, so the Pirates will no longer have the luxury to beat up on the worst team in the league. They will face stiff competition from NL Central opponents all season long, with no bottom dweller to pick up easy wins from. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been the laughing stock of Major League Baseball for the last 20 years. They finally have the potential to end this dreaded streak and make a run at the playoffs. This year could finally be the year.
Petty developed into one of the most versatile players in the country last season, starting games at five different positions. He was the only player on the team to start all 50 games and led the team with a career-best .359 average (60-for-167) while splitting time primarily at Nos. 3 and 4 in the lineup. The New Jersey native also set career highs with nine doubles, four triples, three homers, 24 RBI, 30 runs scored and 14 steals. Petty paced the team with 17 multi-hit games and collected the longest hit streak on the team at 10 games.
As a pitcher, Petty led the team with a 7-4 record and made one save in a career-high 13 appearances (10 starts). He finished third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) with 75.1 innings pitched, which nearly doubled his previous career total and ranks sixth in single-season school history. A three-time All-PSAC West selection, Petty tossed seven complete games last year and registered a careerhigh 46 strikeouts. Petty was primarily a catcher and relief pitcher from 2010-11 before not starting a game at
catcher as a junior. He boasts a .349 average (116-for-332) with 22 doubles, seven triples, seven homers, 59 RBI and 65 runs scored in his career. A 6-5 senior, he has posted an 11-9 record with seven saves in 35 career appearances as a pitcher. The semifinalists for Tino Martinez Award Watch List will be announced on May 6 and the finalists will be named on May 20. The winner will be announced after the conclusion of the NCAA National Championships held from May 25-June 1 in Cary, N.C. Last year, first baseman Na-
than Minnich of Shepherd won the third-annual award after leading the country in RBI, slugging percentage and on-basepercentage. Petty and the Vulcans begin their season tomorrow with a double-header against Penn State-Greater Allegheny at home.Cal will then travel to Charleston, W. Va. next weekend for a three game set with Charleston. The Vulcans won’t begin PSAC play until March 22 against Mercyhurst at home.
Kyle Petty named to Tino Martinez Award watch list
By Matthew Kifer sports information
After being a semifinalist last season, California University of Pennsylvania senior Kyle Petty (Stewartsville, N.J./Phillipsburg) was recently named to the initial watch list for the 2013 Tino Martinez Award, which annually recognizes the most outstanding player in NCAA Division II. The award is named after former Tampa (Fla.) All-American, Olympian, first-round draft pick and MLB All-Star first baseman Tino Martinez.
CAL TIMES
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February 15, 2013
Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Steel city hooligans: soccer in the city of champions The view from Highmark Stadium, new home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
By Gene Axton editor in chief
I T ’ S YO R L I F E
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds aren’t exactly the new kids on the block. The professional soccer team has a history dating back to 1999, during which it has qualified for the USLPRO playoffs six times, earned a division championship (2004) and participated in 10 U.S. Open Cup tournaments. The team has seen more than
its share of relocations as part of this history. Three high schools and a baseball park have played host to the last 13 years of Riverhounds soccer (the team did not compete in 2007). The team will finally have a permanent home when the Riverhounds open their 2013 season in Pittsburgh’s Highmark Stadium. The 3,500-seat soccer-specific stadium sits on Pittsburgh’s Southside near Station Square and features an open end that
provides a clear view of downtown. The Riverhounds organization has MLS aspirations and hopes to expand the stadium to 18,000 seats, the capacity required for MLS arenas, within the next decade. Along with a new stadium comes news of a new partnership between USLPRO and the MLS. USPRO teams will host MLS reserves for home matches, and some will receive MLS reserve players on loan.
While the Riverhounds haven’t announced an MLS affiliate as of yet, they have scheduled a home match against Toronto FC’s reserves for Jun. 7, 2013. With a new stadium and a focus on bringing world-class soccer to the fans of Pittsburgh, the Riverhounds are poised to have a successful 2013. Within the next decade, Pittsburgh could have an MLS team playing in an 18,000-seat stadium that has the ability to host inter-
national matches and European friendlies. Soccer hooligans in southwestern Pennsylvania have a lot to be excited about. For more information on the Riverhounds or to purchase tickets for their inaugural season at Highmark Stadium, you can visit www.riverhounds.com. Those looking for the full soccer experience should note that season tickets with the Steel Army in the supporter’s section are still available as of press time.
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