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NEWS university deficit erased

Interim University President Geraldine M. Jones says Cal U ends fiscal year 2012-2013 with $5.8M surplus.

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THE ARTS make me laugh

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Dan Mader

for the CalTimes

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Comedian Michael Blaustein brings the funny to Cal U.

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OPINION Let’s talk about syria

Opinion editor Casey Flores discusses U.S. President Barack Obama’s Sept. 10 address to the nation in which he asked Congress to postpone a vote on a military strike in Syria.

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SPORTS know your foe!

The Vulcans football team prepares for Sept. 14 matchup against the Kutztown Golden Bears.

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Apple unveils new family of mobile iDevices

(left) Apple’s new line of plastic, cost-effective iPhone, the 5C. (right) the new iPhone 5S.

When Apple announced that there would be an event on Sept.

10, speculation ran roughshod through the tech community as to what would be announced.

Ever since the iPhone 5 was released on Sept. 21, 2012, rumors began to spread about what the next device would turn out to be.

The rumors were put to rest on Tuesday when Apple announced the release of not one but two brand new iPhone models, the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C is a low-cost iPhone for the developing budget smartphone markets such as China and Singapore. It is the exact size of its predecessor, the iPhone 5, and the other new iPhone, the 5S. Instead of the aluminum structure that the previous iPhone possessed, the 5C is made of a soft silicon rubber material, which attributes to the lower cost.

This allows Apple to reach those huge yet developing markets while aiming the phone at a younger demographic in the United States. The iPhone 5C is a great entry smartphone device for younger children and the variety of colors will help it appeal to that customer base.

The device will also appeal to those looking for a change from the usual blacks and whites

that populate the smartphone landscape.

The iPhone 5C diversifies itself from any other iPhone in history by being available in five different colors: pink, blue, green, yellow and white. In addition to the vibrant colors of the phone’s plastic shell, Apple is offering a $29 case in six different colors to not only protect the phone, but to make it as personal and stylish as possible.

The case comes in six different colors: green, blue, yellow, pink, white, and black.

T h e c a m e r a re m a i n s a t 8-megapixels, has a 3x video zoom and a new Facetime HD camera. The iPhone 5C will be released with a $99 price tag for the 16GB model and a $199 cost for the 32GB model (both with two-year contracts).

Once Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phillip W. Schiller was finished revealing the iPhone 5C, he began explaining the newest nextgeneration iPhone, the iPhone 5S. 5S’ 64-bit graphics set it apart from any other smartphone –all previous iPhone models ran at 32 bits.

This is due to Apple’s brand new A7 processor chip. The chip makes the 5S reportedly five times faster than the iPhone 5 and 56 times faster than the original iPhone.

A representitive from Epic Games, the gaming studio responsible for such franchises as Gears of War and Unreal Tournament, took the stage to

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show off Infinity Blade 3, a game designed by the company and optimized for the iPhone 5S. The camera on the 5S is an improvement upon the iPhone 5’s thanks to its larger sensors for help with image-processing, a dual-LED flash with warm and cold light to give images a more natural feel and a burst mode which will snap 10 still pictures in one second with automatic image stabilization to show which photos came out the best.

Another completely new feature for iPhone 5S users is the addition of a fingerprint scanner housed inside the home button which nullifies the need for a lock code. The fingerprint scanner will also eliminate the need to type in a password to make purchases from the app store or iTunes.

The scanner can store multiple fingerprints and can read them from any orientation.

Health and fitness apps will also benefit from the iPhone 5S, as it also is equipped with a new co-processor dubbed the M7.

The M7 handles data from the accelerometer, gyroscope and compass without using the main A7 processor. This all means that it always collects the user’s movement data and can turn the iPhone into a fitness tracker.

The iPhone 5S with a twoyear contract will cost $199 for the 16GB model, $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the 64GB model. It comes in three different colors: silver, gold and space gray. Apple is producing

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$39 leather cases for the device.

Apple also used the press conference to announce a few noniDevice related pieces of news.

The iTunes Festival, a concert event with 30 destinations, will be streamed in 100 countries and will also be available ondemand.

The electronics giant also revealed the release date of their new mobile operating system, iOS 7. The update is coming to iPhone 4, 4S and 5, iPad 2, iPad third and fourth generation, iPad mini and iPod touch fifth generation. iOS 7 will feature a new visual design with a focus on translucence and color, a pull-up menu for basic settings like brightness and the new AirDrop feature for sharing files.

The iPhone 5S and 5C will be released on Sept. 20 and will both be equipped with iOS 7 at launch.

The 5S reinvents the iPhone with its fingerprint scanner, motion sensing capabilities and processing power while the 5C helps Apple diversify their product line and reach out to many who may not have had the opportunity to purchase an iPhone due to its cost. Although the smartphone market is rapidly evolving and is as competitive as it has ever been, these two new iPhone releases from Apple are sure to intensify the competition and bring out the best in the smartphone industry.

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POLICE FILES Disorderly Conduct University Police responded to an argument regarding pizza in the Natali Student Center around 7 p.m. on Sept. 3.

No further details were reported.

Disorderly Conduct A fight broke out and was responded to at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 outside the basketball courts across from Building C.

Cal U ends fiscal year with $5.8 million surplus

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Casey Flores

contributing editor

____________________________ At the California University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees meeting Wednesday, Sept. 4, an audited financial statement showed Cal U ending the 20122013 fiscal year with a budget surplus of $5.8 million dollars.

This is the first time in five years that Cal U’s budget has not run a deficit.

According to a press release from the Cal U public relations office, $2.36 million of the surplus will be used for the university’s education and general budget. $1 million will be set aside for renovation of the campus’ New Science Build.

The remainder will be used for

building repairs that have been put off in recent years due to the deficits.

“It’s certainly good news that the university has been able to erase its deficit and is on stronger financial footing,” Kenn Marshall, spokesperson for Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, said.

Students’ response to the surplus was positive. “It’s awesome,” said Kori Skinner, sophomore, psychology. “They can actually afford things now.

Maybe they can afford new professors or something that they couldn’t before.”

Student Government President Chelsea Getsy said, “The administration at Cal U has to be one of the hardest working within the PASSHE system.

With President Jones at the lead,

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she has taken phenomenal steps in developing a focus that is steered directly to the success of students. I am very excited with the direction the university is headed and can’t wait to continue being a part of the development of students and student leaders.”

“Our work is not done,” President Jones said.

Christine Kindl, director of public relations for Cal U, said, “The University anticipates achieving another surplus for the 2013-2014 year.”

“For the sake of our students, and our future students, we must take responsible steps to secure the gains we have made this year,” President Jones said.

“We must continue to act if we are to put this University on solid financial ground.”

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Criminal Mischief At an undisclosed time on Sept. 5 University Police looked in to the matter of unwanted graffiti on a local bus kiosk.

Suspicious Person There was an investigation of a suspicious person lurking around Natali Student Center on Sept. 6 around 4 p.m.

Criminal Mischief An unidentified person broke the lower gate in the Vulcan Garage on Sept. 8 slightly after midnight. University Police have closed the case.

Theft On Sept. 10 at approximately noon, University Police were called to Old Main to look in to the matter of online money theft. No specifics were given, but the case is no longer open.

WEIRD NEWS Stork detained as spy in Egypt found dead CAIRO (AP) — A stork once detained by Egyptian authorities on suspicion of being a winged spy has been found dead.

Mahmoud Hassib, the head of Egypt’s southern protected areas, said Saturday that local residents found the dead bird on an island in the Nile, south of the ancient city of Aswan.

In August, a local resident found the stork in Egypt’s Qena governorate, some 450 kilome-

ters (280 miles) southeast of Cairo. Both he and police were suspicious of the European wildlife tracker found on it.

Authorities later let the bird go.

However, controversy trails the bird into death. An Egyptian wildlife organization claimed on its Facebook page the bird was “eaten by local villagers.” Hassib denied that the bird had been eaten, though he didn’t know an exact cause of death.

CAL TIMES CONTRIBUTORS: Dan Mader Matt Hagy Lauren Griffith Michelle Cooper

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Welcome to the new age

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Microsoft and Sony launch new consoles this holiday season ____________________________ by

Gene Axton

editor in chief

____________________________ The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 hit store shelves in 2005. Since then, mobile phones lost their keyboards, Facebook ditched its students-only policy and the pound sign became the hashtag.

A lot can happen in eight years – especially the antiquation of technology. The cycle begins anew for gamers across the U.S. this November with the arrival of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Despite its name, the Xbox One is not the first Xbox. That Xbox was called the Xbox. The system’s surname instead refers to Microsoft’s desire to center all living room entertainment experiences on their little black box.

The Xbox One is able to stream from a cable box and enhance the television experience with show recommendations, voice control and a program guide. It is also able to run multiple ap-

plications at a time, much like Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system. Stuck in a game?

Open up Internet Explorer on the console and look up a strategy guide!

The Xbox One is being marketed as a game console though, and that label still holds true.

Microsoft is looking to enhance the gameplay experience beyond the usual improvements in graphics and memory that are seen in the jump from one generation to another. The Kinect is included with every Xbox One system, which makes it easier for developers to include it in their plans when designing games. The SmartGlass technology will also bring second screen functionality to the system, adding a whole new dimension to gaming – especially multiplayer sessions.

Microsoft has made it clear that the Xbox One is more than just a gaming console. Sony in turn is promising the hardcore gamer’s dream machine.

There were a lot of changes to the status quo that came out of

T A L E release date: Nov. 22, 2013 price: $499.99 in the box: Xbox One console, wireless controller, Kinect, HDMI cable, wired headset, 14 days of Xbox Live number of launch titles: as of print, 23. 18 retail, 5 downloadable number of exclusives: 11

O release date: Nov. 15, 2013 F price: $399.99

T in the box: PlayStation 4 H console, wireless controller, E wired earbud, HDMI cable,

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14 days of PS+, Playroom (requires PlayStation Eye)

number of launch titles: as of print, 28. 16 retail, 12 downloadable number of exclusives: 16

Microsoft after the initial Xbox One announcement. Gamers trying to play used games on the system were going to be subjected to a special fee, the Kinect was going to be a mandatory always-on device and the system was going to require a connection to the Internet every 24 hours to make sure no piracy was occurring. This didn’t sit well with gamers and they took to the Internet to air their grievances.

Sony picked up on this and at 2013’s Electronic Entertainment Expo they used the backlash as a launching off point for the PlayStation 4. They announced that their system wouldn’t have any used game restrictions, wouldn’t require a connection to the Internet and wouldn’t come packaged with a camera (a move that shaved $100 off the PS4’s price tag). Each statement was met with applause and, according to Sony and Gamestop, pre-orders of the system surged as gamers backed their enthusiasm up with money.

The aptly-named PS4 is the

latest in Sony’s line of home hardware. Three of the top four best-selling consoles in history are Sony consoles (PlayStation 2 is the reigning champion, followed by the PlayStation, Nintendo’s Wii and the PlayStation 3), so the system has quite the pedigree to live up to. The electronics giant didn’t want to make the same mistakes that led to a lukewarm start for the PS3, so they brought a variety of gamer-centric features along with their verbal jabs and lower price point.

The PS4 is taking the second screen concept one step further.

When PlayStation 4 gamers leave the living room they can take the game with them via the PlayStation Vita handheld.

The majority of PS4 games will support this option along with other second screen benefits.

PS4 will also feature a share button on the controller to send gameplay videos to friends and a huge indie game presence on the console thanks to Sony’s decision to allow developers to self-publish their games on the

PlayStation Network.

Microsoft has since shed their used game fee and Internet requirement. They’ve also revealed the ID@Xbox program, a way for indie developers to self-publish on the Xbox One and, as the program reaches its later stages, turn any Xbox One into a development kit. PS4 early adopters might say it’s too little too late, but judging by Xbox One’s pre-orders, it seems Microsoft and their consumer base have mended the fence.

An eight-year lifespan for a piece of technology is impressive. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have had long lives.

They’ve grown and evolved to match the latest advancements in technology, but this November will see the longest generation in gaming history come to an end. Both companies plan to support their currentgen systems for at least another two years, but for those who choose to make the jump in two months, welcome to the future.

Nintendo beat Microsoft and Sony to retail when they released the first console of the new generation, the Wii U, on Nov. 18, 2012. The Wii U is the successor to the wildly successful Wii, a console that skimped on graphical power and memory to focus on what proved to be a gamechanger: motion control.

The Wii won the last console generation by attracting a consumer base that may not normally purchase a video game console. The Wii U is an attempt to strike twice in the same place – the controller is a tablet that functions as a second screen, which

gives developers more options for multiplayer gaming and children a chance to continue playing without using the television. Nintendo has struggled to take advantage of the systems strengths since release though, and their first-party game focus may hinder instead of help.

The Wii U comes in basic and

deluxe models, and the system will see a price cut Sept. 20. The console is an improvement on last generation’s technology and Nintendo is known for their quality games (Mario sells systems), but The Wii U’s power just doesn’t match that of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Nintendo: too early or too late?

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Students need to eat and local restaurants supply Spuds and Mudslingers are just a few of the options for dining off campus.

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by Taylor Brown staff writer

____________________________ At some point students at California University of Pennsylvania may look to expand beyond chicken fingers and French fries. Although the food served on campus is convenient, there are more options just a short walk from Cal U that can provide an inexpensive and tasty alternative.

California borough has a variety of fast food restaurants including Subway, Dairy Queen and Quiznos. Mcdonalds, Fox’s Pizza Den and Pizza Hut are in Brownsville, just a short drive away from Cal U. For students at Cal U that don’t have transportation (or friends to provide transportation) there are restaurants within walking distance that are worth paying a visit to.

Campy’s Pizza, located on Wood St., specializes in pizza, hoagies, salads, calzones and more. Consumers should be

careful though – the portion size of the calzones is enough for two. Unless the goal is to bulk up it’s probably best to share.

The dining area is relatively small but it’s comfortable if students need a change of scenery.

Billy Sutyak (sophmore, business management) recommends the Pittsburgh Pizoagie. This flat bread sandwich is piled high with coleslaw, steak and other condiments. It serves as Campy’s version of the infamous Pittsburger sandwich.

Rachel Breisinger (junior, criminology major) has only been an employee at Campy’s for three weeks but already has a favorite recommendation: the Steak Bomber. It’s a sandwich loaded with steak and veggies including mushroom, onions, green peppers and hot peppers.

Breisinger also suggests one of the more popular items on the menu, the Pig Pie, which is a sixteen cut pizza that can be covered with toppings of your choice.

Another option in town is

Spuds, an establishment known for their specialty sandwiches and French fries. A recent change has eliminated the specialty burgers from the menu and has started the “assembly line,” a concept which allows customers to build their own creation and pile it high with anything they could possibly want on a sandwich. They do, however, still have a large selection of specialty French fries that now come in a mega size.

Stetson Provance (junior, communications major) said that any burger ordered from Spuds is bound to be good, but he recommends what used to be the California Burger. It was a burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and bacon that could easily be recreated to the customer’s own tastes.

Amanda Paquette (sophomore, forensic anthropology major), favorite thing on the menu is the perogies, simply because Spuds is the only place in California that serves them.

Other popular items on their

from Cal U and has been in the area since.

The shop opened its doors in 2009 and has seen many leagues of justice and gatherings of magic come and go since then. The most popular comic books they sell currently are the Avengers and Batman. Even if these aren’t your favorites and you can’t find yours in the shop, they can place an order for you.

While you can stop in the store during their normal business hours to pick up your favorite Spider-Man comic, you might want to stop by for one of their game nights, too. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. the shop hosts a Magic: The Gathering tournament, followed by Friday Night Magic every Friday at 7 p.m. You don’t have to be an expert or even remotely experienced with the games, so you

can come as you are.

Each of the game nights costs $15, which goes towards prizes and store credit for the winner.

If you play a different game or want to see different organized game nights, they are open to any sort of suggestion. The owners are currently working on expanding their game section, and are looking forward to bringing in board games and Warhammer.

If you haven’t been by the shop yet, make sure you stop down on Oct. 26 and 27 for Free Comic Book Day and pick up one of the 11 different titles there will be to choose from.

For more information and updates about upcoming events at the shop, you can find them on Facebook under the name Evil Genius.

Evil Genius Comics and Cards _______________________

by Lauren Griffith for the CalTimes

____________________________ Upon arriving or returning to California University of Pennsylvania, one of the first things visitors notice is the little town of California that rests outside of the school. Many new to the campus visit popular spots like Dairy Queen and Sunset Hookah, overlooking some of the lesser known spots in California.

Evil Genius Comics and Cards, located next to Subway, is a comic book and graphic novel shop owned by Tom Vincek and co-owner Lou Vincek. Tom has been collecting comic books since he was 12. He got his start by helping his dad sell comics and sport cards at a mall kiosk in Uniontown. He graduated

menu include the loaded French fries, the buffalo chicken French fries and the chicken/bacon/ ranch French fries.

Just around the corner is Madres Mexican, which is the only Mexican restaurant in the area, not counting the food truck. They specialize in typical Mexican foods such as quesidillas, burritos, tacos, Mexican salads and nachos. Customers can order meals that are already constructed or order items they can customize like they would at Subway. It gives them the freedom to find something that suits their taste just right.

Katie Wisilosky ( junior, education major) recommends stopping into Madres to try their chicken burrito. Although simple, it’s her go-to order when visiting for lunch.

Dan Coyne (junior, geology major) has worked at Madres for two years. His personal suggestion is the Burrito Bowl, which consists of a choice of meat and toppings along with three scoops of rice.

One of the newest additions to the California restaurant scene is located directly across from Rite-Aid. Jopy’s Mudsligers is a drive through/walk up coffee and hot dog shop. They serve different specialty drinks including frappes, cappuccinos and hot chocolate as well as smoothies, salads, soups and sandwiches.

Keri Ross (senior, history) has only been to the coffee shop once but says that they have good hot chocolate. She also said that her friends stop in regularly for their coffee as part of their morning routine.

Gabby Nero (junior, criminology major)who has been an employee of Jopy’s for six months, says that currently their top-seller is the pumpkin spice latte, suitable for the upcoming fall season.

Between options served oncampus and these off-campus options, students are likely to find something that will hit the spot.

A variety of comics can be found in the shop.

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Entertainment

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NEW THIS WEEK IN YOUR CONSOLE “Grand Theft Auto V” “The Wonderful 101”

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Vulcan Village hosts Tron Laser Tag

Chalk advertisements lead to the parking lot housing the laser tag tent

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by Taylor Brown staff writer

_______________________ California is a small town, with the university counting for a majority of its residents on and off campus. With only a few bars and restaurants in town, students sometimes find it difficult to find something to do when they aren’t in class.

The Student Activities Board at Cal U is here to make it a little easier by sponsoring free events throughout the course of the semester.

These events started the first week of classes. A mobile zip line was set up in front of the Natali Student center being a main attraction. Most of these events are held on-campus, but on Sept. 5 the excitement was moved to Vulcan Village.

Tron Laser Tag was set up

from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Vulcan Village visitor parking lot, located next to the apartment’s pool and volleyball court. The large, inflatable structure was hard to miss, considering it took up almost the entire width of the parking lot.

Students went in groups of 10 to 12 and formed two teams. After the producer decided which game the group was going to play, they would brief the teams on the rules and regulations.

There were over 250 games that could be chosen, as well as nine different gun upgrades.

After entering, students would play a roughly six minute long game, shooting targets and others players in order to score points.

According to Alexandra Brooks (graduate student, applied criminology), a member of SAB, it was the first time that an event like this has been held

at Vulcan Village.

After crunching the numbers, a total of 190 students participated in laser tag. That includes students who played the game more than once. Out of the 120 students who showed up to play, 58 were Vulcan Village residents, 50 were on-campus students and 12 either lived in the borough or were commuter students.

Although the Vulcan Flyer service was running to give oncampus students a hassle-free way to get to the event site, for sophomore nursing major Brittaney Titus, it could have been better if it was held on campus.

“I didn’t participate this year because a lot of people weren’t there,” Titus said. “Last year it was very entertaining when it was on the main campus.”

For David Edmunds, freshman, graphics and multimedia, the location didn’t seem to

matter much – he was more concerned with the temperature inside the arena.

“My favorite part was the music that was playing, and being able to use the machine gun,” Edmunds said. “Over all it was a really great experience.

Hopefully we get the chance to do it again.”

Although holding events like this one on campus may draw more attention from students because of the current renovations, space for larger things such as laser tag is limited. Due to space constraints, Vulcan Village is seen as an option for events like this in the future.

The event lasted for four hours and as it was winding down, there were still students there ready to continue playing.

Some students even had to be turned away at the end of the night.

IN THEATERS “Insidious: Chapter 2” “Blue Caprice” “The Family” “A Strange Brand of Happy” “Wadjda”

Netflix Movie of the Week L

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“Clerks ”

This film is a cult classic written and directed by Kevin Smith. He also happens to star in the film as the iconic character Silent Bob. The movie chronicles a day in the life of two convenience store clerks named Dante and Randal. This specific day consists of annoying customers, discussing movies, playing hockey on the roof, and a plethora of other amusing events. It’s filmed in entirely in black and white and won four awards after being released.

Starring: Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes Genre: Cult Classic Originally Released: October 19, 1994

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IN YOUR STEREO The Devil Wears Prada “8:18”

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Hanna

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Shirts Vs. Skins This female-fronted pop punk powerhouse is known as Shirts Vs. Skins. They hail from Fort Allen, Pa. and have released two EPs. They are now releasing their first full-length album. “Hold Nothing Dear” is an album about learning that not everything stays the same as you grow older.

Their single “A Bit Bitter” speaks about how even though everything wasn’t the best, it was still theirs, and how they would give anything to go back to the days before.

This album also holds a song in memory of the recently closed Keynote Café, which the band saw as their stomping grounds. The song “Dear Jill” plays as a letter to the owner of the former café, showing understanding of the closing of the venue and how they appreciate all the moments they had there.

The story this album holds can be compared to The Wonder Years new release “The Greatest Generation,” but in a more hopeful light.

Check out Shirts Vs. Skins on Facebook (facebook.com/ shirtsvsskins), and Twitter (twitter.com/shirtsvsskins).

Download all of their music including “Hold Nothing Dear” on shirtsvsskins.bandcamp.com.

Saves the Day “Saves the Day” Grouplove “Spreading Rumours” Stray From the Path “Anonymous”

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Comedian Michael Blaustein visits Cal U

In the first Funny Freaking Friday event of the school year, SABUG hosted comedian Michael Blaustein, who is now on a tour of college campuses. He studied at William Esper Acting Conservatory, acted in movies and shows such as MTV’s “Punk’d” and now performs stand-up comedy.

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Rachelle Naser, junior,athletic training, of the Delta Zeta sorority.

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Acacia fraternity displays trophies and banners on their table near the Vulcan statue.

Cory Gurganious, sophomore, graphic design of Alpha Kappa Lambda.

(From left) Evan Ricardo, junior, political science, Christian Para, junior, communication studies and Alan Peterson, sophomore, psychology, members of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity.

MEET THE

Lien Do, sophomore, business marketing and Dalton Voerman, sophomore, business marketing.

GREEKS

The sororities and fraternities of California University of Pennsylvania met in the Quad on Sept. 5 to discuss what Greek Life has to offer. This gave curious students the ability to talk about the scholarship, leadership, community service and social opportunities that each organization provides to their members.

Greek life gives new students the opportunity to find their niche on campus and encourages students to get involved within the community. photos: Jeff Helsel

(From left) Hannah Ramsey, sophomore, business, Jamie Emmel, junior, secondary education, and Georgia Nejus, sophomore, forensic anthropology of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority.

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How the Syria situation should make you feel Syrian President Bashar Al Assad

U.S. President Barack Obama

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by Casey Flores Opinion Editor

___________________________ I watched the president’s speech on Tuesday night. I hope you did as well, or at least know what it was about. If not, shame on you! Seriously. But I digress.

In his speech, President Obama said nothing that hasn’t already been discussed. He did say that congress would pause air strike deliberations to give Russia a chance to seize Assad’s chemical weapons, but that situation will continue to play out. I came away from the President’s speech with the impression that if the deal with Russia fell through and even if congress voted no to a strike, he may still press for one.

Let’s say we did act militarily. The first question I have is whether we can trust this current administration with such a task. Do we really want to allow President Obama military action in Syria after his poorly handled and deadly inaction concerning the situation in Benghazi? Also, why the sudden change of heart from a so-called peacemaker to a war hungry leader?

The president has been hailed for his “outstanding” diplomacy. In 2009, after merely eight months in the oval office, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” according to nobelprize.org. There should be no one more qualified to handle this situation and yet it’s a mess.

On top of that, attention should be paid to what Obama’s foremost appointees have been saying publically about the

topic. Consider what Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey said. In response to a question proposed by U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., as to what the United States would be seeking in a strike on Syria, General Dempsey actually said, “I can’t answer that.”

Or how about Secretary of State John Kerry’s latest statement? He seriously said the effort in Syria would be “very limited, very targeted and very short-term.” He went on to clarify, saying the effort would be “unbelievably small.”

So then what’s the point?

This should scare you.

Perhaps even scarier was the position our elected officials initially took on this issue. According to a CNN/ORC poll taken between Sept. 6 and 8, 59% of people oppose military action.

For a while, it looked as though congress didn’t care about what we thought. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said, despite the fact that her constituents didn’t support an air strike, they did not know what she knew, so she supported the president’s plan. Talk about tyranny. Is this not a government by the people?

“Let Allah figure it out.”

Those were Sarah Palin’s words concerning the issue. At first, I thought they were premature and a little insensitive. Now, I agree with her. Yes, there is a civil war and yes, there are chemical weapons being used on children. That doesn’t change the fact that both the Assad regime and the rebels fighting against them are filled with radical Islamists. A military leader from the Syrian rebellion has been videotaped cutting out and eating the heart of his enemy (I’m not kidding).

There have also been multiple confirmations of the rebels persecuting Christians. Are these really the people we want to help get into power? They’re just going to hate us. Yes, I’m sure there are moderate members of the rebellion who desire peace, but do we really think they are the ones who will rise to power if Assad is overthrown?

I sure don’t.

What about the possibility of Syrian or Russian retaliation?

Not to mention the nearly $17 trillion debt this nation faces.

We can’t risk it.

In a very informal poll I did of 20 students here at California University of Pennsylvania, six

had no idea what Syria was.

I think some of them thought I was talking about a certain breakfast food.

Of the informed students, 11 opposed action in Syria, while only three were for it. Most who opposed said that the United States should not act as the world’s police. Many of them had supported Obama in the election, but have now lost respect for him due to his handling of this issue.

Personally, I know people who are for action and people who are against. Those who are for action are kind of nonchalant about it, almost indifferent.

Those who are against it, how-

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ever, are the majority, and they are very passionate about their stance.

College students: politicians fear you more than any other demographic. Call your elected official and let him or her know that you do not want the United States performing any military strike on Syria.

Congressman Keith Rothfus: 202-225-2065 Congressman Tim Murphy: 202-225-2301 Senator Pat Toomey: 202-2244254 Senator Bob Casey: 202-2246324

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ORGANIZATIONS

Hi everyone. We would like to say “thank you” to everyone that attended the welcome back event at the Vulcan pool as well as our meeting on Thursday. Please keep in mind that this organization cannot stand with an Eboard alone. We need student involvement. We are also looking to work with other organizations on campus. Our meetings are every Thursday in Carter Hall Multipurpose Room at 5:15. Family day is Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We are in charge of the kid zone so if you’d like to help out with face paint or pictures, etc., please let us know. As far as homecoming events, Oct. 12, we will have a table set up to sell items during the Homecoming Parade.

Also, if you have not done so, and would like to, sign ups to help create our homecoming banner are now available. Details for the homecoming party are TBA. We are currently taking ideas for the T-Shirt contest. The best design will be chosen and put on the shirts to sell as a fundraiser during homecoming, so get us your designs asap! Have a great week!

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost

The Internship Corner Internships and Co-ops by

Deven L. Bourquin

Internships. Often when students hear this word it is coupled with excitement and anxiety. Students know that they need experience for acceptance to jobs, to make themselves more marketable, but obtaining that experience doesn’t always seem possible when it comes to the competition of the market.

What many students don’t know is that there are more opportunities to find relevant experience in their field than just an internship. For example, Cal U offers two types of possibilities: Internships and Coops. Now, what is the difference between these two?

An internship is formal, forcredit work experience that often ranges between 3-12 credits. Internships may be paid or unpaid; if they are unpaid other forms of payment may be available depending on the internship. These opportunities can occur down the street from where you live or in another country, if so desired. The important part to remember is that there are viable options all around you. Think of an internship as a classroom beyond the classroom. An internship is always under the supervision of a faculty member, and you are expected to maintain communication with your supervisor.

At the end, they will evaluate you on how well you performed your tasks, and assign your grade accordingly. Internships occur year round in fall, spring, and summer semesters. In most majors, students are required to have at least 40 hours of on-site experience per one credit. If fortunate, the internship may even lead to an offer of employment.

Now, Co-ops, the fraternal twin to internships, differentiate themselves from internships in that they are always paid and are not for credit. Once again,

this opportunity is like a classroom outside of a classroom.

Students have the option of working part time and still have a full enrollment course load.

As with internships, Co-ops may be found nationally and internationally, as well as during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Here are some internship opportunities currently available: Pittsburgh Steelers Marketing Intern: This is a non-paid internship with the students earning three college credits towards their degree. Steelers will work with college advisors to set up the program to provide college credit. Intern must have reliable transportation.

This is a 12 week, 12 hours per week Marketing Internship. The deadline for applying is Friday September 27, 2013.

Centerville Clinics Inc. Information Technology Intern: The internship entails IT troubleshooting, user training, system mapping, configuring new PCs, preventative maintenance, and inventory control. Some travel to sister facilities. Applicant must have a valid driver ’s license and submit to a background check, as well as a drug screening. This internship is for spring, 2014.

To view these and all of our internship opportunities, register for InternLink at www.myinterfase.com/cup/student. For more information: Please visit the Internship Center webpage at www.calu.edu/internships or stop by the Internship Center, Eberly 230. For questions or comments, please call 724-9381578, or email Tracie Beck at beck_t@calu.edu. The Internships Center will assist you in taking the steps toward gaining career experience.

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Photo: Josh Richardson Sophomore Alexandra Borgenhoff prepares a serve in a match last Friday.

Tennis cruises in fall opener, 9-0 _______________________

by Matt Kifer via Sports Information

_______________________ Featuring a combined four newcomers in the lineup, the Vulcans cruised to a 9-0 victory over Bluefield State in their season-opener at Roadman Park on Friday afternoon.

The California University of Pennsylvania tennis team played its first home dual match during the fall months since 2010. The Blues open the year with a loss after posting a 6-13 overall record last season.

In doubles, the Vulcans claimed a sweep of the three matches on Friday. The AllAmerican tandem of junior Lucie Rey (Geneva, Switzerland/ Colombieres) and senior Lucie Sipkova (Pardubice, Czech Republic/Gymnazium Pardubice Mozartova) collected an 8-1 victory at the first position over Bluefield State's Isabella Cubillos and Marijana Gjorgievska.

At second doubles, sophomore Alexandra Borgenhoff (Alingsas, Sweden/Katrinelund) and junior Ramona Czakon (Trier, Germany/Tampereen Lyseon

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Lukio) registered an 8-1 win over Marta Briales and Tafadzwa Mawisire. Newcomers Gross Florine (Forbach, France/ Lycée Jean Moulin) and Kiefer Shaw (Westmount, Quebec/ Centennial) earned the victory at the third slot while making their collegiate debuts.

Cal U dropped only a combined two games while sweeping singles play on Friday.

Sipkova, the reigning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Athlete of the Year, blanked Gjorgievska at the first position, 6-0, 6-0, and Czakon posted a shutout victory at second singles over Cubillos, 6-0, 6-0. Rey tallied a 6-1, 6-0 victory at the third slot against Mawisire, while Borgenhoff, last season's the PSAC Freshman of the Year, earned a 6-0, 6-0 win over Briales at the fourth position. Freshmen Veronika Mikulis (Otterburn Park, Quebec/Heritage Regional) and Mariela Sarinana (Mexico City, Mexico/Miraflores) rounded out the sweep at fifth and sixth singles, respectively, in their first college action.

The Vulcans return to the courts tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 7, when they compete at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational in Pittsburgh starting at 9:30 a.m.

Lady Vulcans Soccer begin PSAC and tournament play _______________________

by Jose Negron sports editor

____________________________ The California University of Pennsylvania Women’s Soccer team opened their 2013 campaign last week with four hard fought games.

The Lady Vulcans opened up Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play on the road against 17th ranked Slippery Rock University last Thursday at James Egli Field.

The two teams met for the first time since they faced off in the second round of last year ’s NCAA tournament. After Slippery Rock took a 1-0 lead late in the first half, Junior Haley Henderson netted her first goal of the season on a goal assisted

by Sophomore Janelle McCann at the 72nd minute. The Rock netted the game winning goal with 11:25 left in the game.

After a day off on Friday, the Lady Vulcans traveled to Greenville, Tennessee to compete in the Tusculum Kickoff Tournament. They opened up the tournament on Saturday against the Hosting University, Tusculum College, who was coming off of

a successful 2012 campaign in which they compiled a 12-3-3 overall record. It was a goaltending battle between Tusculum’s junior goalkeeper Marissa Williams and Cal U Junior Ashley Magruda. The two posted shutouts for their respective teams in what ended up being a 0-0 tie at the end of two overtimes.

Magruda only had to make one save while posting her tenth career shutout in her first start of the season.

On Sunday, Cal U was back at it against Saginaw Valley State University. The Lady Vulcans again battled in a game that reached double overtime falling to the Cardinals 2-1. SVSU took an early lead with a goal at the 25th minute, but the lead didn’t last very long. Three minutes later, the Vulcans tied up the game on the first career goal for Sophomore Kaili Smith.

The Vulcans and the Cardinals went back and forth at the end of regulation time and into the first overtime period, but neither team could find the back of the net. The Cardinals would eventually end it with a gamewinning See WOMENS SOCCER continued On Page 12

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Know Your Foe: Kutztown Golden Bears When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 14, 3:30 PM Adamson Stadium Current Record: 0-1 Last Game: @ Clarion 39-38 L (OT) Notes: The Golden Bears are comng off of a crushing Overtime defeat at the hands of Clarion. Kutztown Quarterback Alec Werner is coming off of a game in which he threw for 394 yards and four touchdown passes while completing over 70% of his passes

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Senior Mike Williams catches a pass from quarterback Cody Schroeder late in Saturday night’s game against Hillsdale at Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium. Williams had 6 catches for 48 yards and one touchdown catch in the 22-19 Vulcans victory.

Vulcans win Season Opener in Comeback Fashion _______________________

by Jose

Negron

sports editor

____________________________ After a 2012 campaign that saw them go 8-3 overall on the season, The Vulcans were back at it in a 22-19 season opening win against Hillsdale on Saturday night at Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium.

Due to the graduation of former starting quarterback Peter Lalich, the Vulcans were led by Rising Sophomore Quarterback Cody Schroeder who threw for a career high 270 Passing yards, completing 26 of his 37 passes and throwing for 3 touchdowns.

He threw for only 62 yards in the first half in which the Vulcans were shut down, but came out in the second half firing on all cylinders. In the second half of Saturdays contest, Schroeder threw for 208 of his 270 yards and all three of his touchdown throws, something that surely made the Vulcans Head Coach happy. “ He (Schroeder) started out a little bit shaky, just a couple of things I think he would’ve liked to have back and those are normal with this being his first year being the guy,” Head Coach Mike Kellar Said. “It took him a quarter or so to shake those nerves but the way that he bounced back and played in the second half is commendable and tells you about what he is made of inside.”

After trailing at halftime 130, the Vulcans wasted no time getting on the scoreboard to begin the second half of play.

The Vulcans rushed down the field on a ten-play drive and broke the Hillsdale shutout with a Touchdown pass from Schroeder to Senior Wide Receiver Trey Johnson.

After a continuous battle back and forth for field position, the

third quarter went scoreless after the Vulcans touchdown.

Early on in the fourth quarter however, the Chargers reached the red zone only to miss a 21-yard field goal, giving the Vulcans back possession of the ball. The Vulcans then had another long drive down the field, which was capped off by another touchdown pass from Schroeder this time to Redshirt Freshman Tight End Desimon Green.

Late in the fourth quarter after a Hillsdale touchdown with two unsuccessful tries at a two-point conversion gave them a 19-14 lead, Hillsdale was forced to punt giving the ball to the Vulcans with a little over 3 minutes left. The Vulcans then continued the trend of marching down the field this time on an 80 yard drive finishing with Schroeder’s third touchdown pass of the night to Senior Wide Receiver Mike Williams, giving the Vulcans a 22-19 lead. The Chargers would get the ball back with under a minute left, completing a couple of passes to get them into long field goal range. The Chargers were forced to attempt a long 48 yard field goal which was missed as time expired.

The Vulcans were held scoreless in a first half of play for the first time in two years, but they were able to battle back in the second half and come away with the victory in the end.

“I’m proud of them,” said Kellar. “We talk to them a lot of the time about handling adversity, understanding situations, playing together as a team, and not worrying about the scoreboard and just playing, taking one play at a time and just doing their job. I’m proud of our coaches because we try to deliver that message and I’m proud of our team because they have obviously been listening to that message.”

The Vulcans also look to replace several departing mem-

bers of the team including Lalich, Former Defensive Back and current New York Jets practice squad member Rontez Miles, and 2013 NFL Draft Pick (6th round, 170th overall) of the Kansas City Chiefs, Eric Kush.

The Vulcans are looking to have even contributions from their many Seniors as well as their young freshmen in order to fill the voids left by many departing players.

“I do know there is some talent in that locker room, I do know there is a lot of good football players and I do know there is a lot of good people,” said Kellar. “Usually when you get good people who can become a team and they have some talent, then you can win some ball games.”

The Vulcans look to win game number two on their road to a PSAC Championship tomorrow in their home opener against the Kutztown Bears at 3:30 PM at Adamson Stadium.

Cal U Leaders Leading Passer: Cody Schroeder 26-37, 270 yards, 3 TD Leading Rusher: Jeff Knox Jr. 18 carries, 42 yards Leading Receiver: Trey Johnson 8 catches, 73 yards, 1 TD Leading Defender: Dewey McDonald 15 tackles, 9 solo, 6 ast

Leading Passer: Alec Werner 40-57, 394 yards, 5 TD, 70.2 Comp % Leading Rusher: Alec Werner 14 carries, 3 yards, 1 TD Leading Receiver: Kodi Reed 7 Receptions, 125 Yards, 2 TD Leading Defender: Sam Dixon - Dougan 12 tackles, 7 solo, 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack

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Men’s Soccer team Wins in new coach’s debut _______________________

by Matt Hagy for the CalTimes

____________________________ The Emedin Sabic era got off to a great start last Thursday night as the Vulcans men’s soccer team scored four unanswered goals en route to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Walsh (OH) Cavaliers at Phillipsburg Soccer Facility.

The beginning of the match did not favor the Vulcans as the upset-minded Cavaliers controlled the ball and the flow of the play in the Vulcans zone for the first part of the game. The ongoing pressure led to a quick goal at the 2:36 mark from Walsh senior Chris Lynch, which was set up from a great corner kick

by Chad Dickerhoof. Walsh’s lead quickly evaporated as the Vulcans turned the tide in the 15th minute when senior Gaby Deller-Borgano fired off a rocket of a shot that easily beat the Cavalier keeper Justin Nolan. Just two minutes later, junior Kevin Helbig scored the go-ahead goal off a header from former sophomore Russell Tattersall who was making his Vulcans debut after

transferring from the University of Cincinnati.

The Vulcans held that 2-1 advantage for the rest of the first half and for the first sixteen minutes of the second half until the Vulcans leader in goals last season, junior Jeffrey Kyei scored off a tremendous pass from sophomore David Deamer making it a 3-1 Vulcans advantage at the 61:45 mark.

Kyei scored a team high seven goals last season making him one of the more prolific scorers on the Vulcans team this season.

Tyler Woolum put the final goal on the board just seven minutes later off a pass from sophomore Lubos Kubik that Woolum made roll past the Walsh net minder for the games finally tally. While the Vulcans clicked on offense it was the impressive play from junior goalkeeper Shane Donovan that prevented Walsh from getting back into the game and helping the Vulcans cruise to an opening night victory.

Saturday afternoon’s contest was not so kind to the Vulcans.

Cal U dropped a tough one to the Chestnut Hill Griffins by the score of 1-0 in Philadelphia.

An early goal by the opponent

was again the case as the Griffins scored just 10:28 into the game when Juan Amaya headed a ball past goalkeeper Shane Donovan. The Vulcans never recovered from the Griffins early tally and were shut out for the first time this season. Donovan turned in another impressive performance despite the loss.

The soccer team will be back in action tomorrow on the road against Alderson Broaddus College at 2 p.m.

WOMENS SOCCER continued from page 10 goal in the second overtime period.

Aside from going 0-2-1 during this past weekend, the Lady Vulcans went on the road once again on Tuesday and won their first game of the season, 2-1 against the IUP Crimson Hawks. They were lead on offense by Henderson, who scored both of Cal U’s goals leading to the Lady Vulcans victory.

The Lady Vulcans are back on the field again in PSAC play tomorrow in their home opener against Clarion at Phillipsburg Soccer Complex at 4 p.m.

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