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NEWS
March 1, 2019
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The Student Activities Board plans social, entertainment, and cultural events for the students at California University. Get involved by joining the board on Thursday at 4:15 p.m. in the Vulcan Theater in the Natali Student Center! There are over 120 clubs and organizations on campus where student can find their area of involvement. Visit http://sai. orgsync.com for a list of all clubs and organization on campus, and/or stop by the Club and Organization Fair on Tuesday, September 12! The Student Government Association is made up of three governing bodies: Student Senate, Student Cabinet, and the House of Representatives. Student Senate works with issues pertaining to the student body such as campus safety, registration, working with auxiliary groups, and more. Student senate meets on Mondays at 4:15 p.m. in the Natali Student Center room 206/207. Student Cabinet is tasked with preparing the budget (from student activity fee money) for over 120 allocated clubs and organizations on campus and for setting policies regarding those funds. The House of Representatives is made up of one representative of each club and organization, and disseminates information from various campus entities back to the clubs.
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NEWS
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March 1, 2019
Spring 2019 Faculty and Staff Convocation President Geraldine M. Jones praises staff and plans for the future James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
“I t ’s been a busy year for ever yone, and we got a lot done,” opened president Geraldine M. Jones during the Facult y-Staff Convocation for the Spring 2019 semester. Facult y and staff gathered in the Per formance Center at the Natali Student Center on Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. During the president ’s address to the school’s facult y and staff, she highlighted the successes and accomplishments by the school while establishing the road ahead for the universit y. Along with the usual enrollment and budget update, staff arrivals and depar tures, and staff awards, Jones focused on t wo impor tant areas: accreditation and student success. Af ter the introduc tion given by Provost Bruce Barnhardt, Craig Smith, professor in the Depar tment of H istor y, Politics, Societ y and Law and Cal U’s Association of Pennsylvania State College and Universit y Facilities (APSCUF) president, discussed the Union goals, that were established last semester, and how they were accomplished. He ended by insisting to the staff that ever yone become a Union member. Before going into what is in store for the universit y, Jones wanted to “celebrate our universit y ’s vic tories.” She gave special attention to the student-affairs staff, who “went above and beyond to keep our students safe during the power outage. “ You can tell a lot about a communit y by how it handles an unexpec ted situation.” The main focus of Jones’s speech revolved around Cal U’s accreditation process. 14 programs in the school’s business depar tment were accredited, which cer tificates for will be awarded over the summer. Five more programs are in the process of reaccreditation as well, which are the Bachelor and Masters of Social Work , Masters of Science in Nursing programs, Masters of Science in School Psychology, and Masters of Science Degrees in Computer Science. Nex t spring, Cal U will face a peer evaluation from the 2020 M iddle States Commission on H igher Education,
to determine accreditation. Jones said that accreditation is an ongoing process, and maintaining accreditation needs to accomplished through accountable and data- driven research. Jones praised the first doc toral degrees awarded in Cal U’s histor y, which were given this past December, to four students receiving their doc toral degrees in Health Science and Exercise Leadership. Additionally, t wo more doc toral degrees in Criminal Justice, the first cohor t of which will graduate this spring, and in Education, which was created in 2018. One group of students was singled out in par ticular : student-athletes. Jones praised the approximately 350 student-athletes, more than 200 of which are on honor roll. Jones said the average G.P.A for the studentathletes was 3.19, while 38 student-athletes earned a 4.0. They even received praise from the communit y as well, as Jones discussed how Walter McFann, President of the California Area School Distric t wrote her an email discussing the role student-athletes play in the communit y. “ They let the communit y k now they give back ,” the email said, according to Jones. Jones specifically honored sophomore Madeleine McKenna, who was selec ted to be an NCAA Student-Advisor y member. Jones
said she will be the “student voice of the PSAC at the NCAA.” When reaching the enrollment and budget update, Jones explained how there is a “more than 6 percent decline in student headcount than last year.” With accounting for the projec ted annual- enrollment decline, there is a 1 percent deficit of the total projec ted budget. Additionally, Jones discussed how we are in the “final-phase of the Campus Master Plan,” and are reorganizing staff for a new office of enrollment. Jones went on to indicate impor tant events in the near future, such as the new Cal U Logo reveal, tak ing place on Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. On April 24, the 5th annual “Strike a Spark ” Conference will be held, to which Dan Greenstein, the PA System of H igher Education Chancellor, will be the keynote speaker. Nex t fall, the remodeling of Coover Hall, an $11 million projec t, will be finished and open for classes. On June 29, the “Bow Ties and Pearls Ball” will be held for facult y to attend, which the proceed for will benefit student scholarship funding. Jones closed her address with optimism and encouragement for the future. She praised the effor ts of the entire facult y and staff at Cal U. “ Your passion and your energy that projec ts our universit y to new heights,” she said.
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March 1, 2019
NEWS
New Logo for University and Athletics
Cal U’s marketing efforts produce new logos, as part of rebranding James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
As part of Cal U’s rebranding process, a new logo was created. The new logo was revealed to the student body on Feb. 21 in the Performance Center. Not only was a new logo made for the school, but also for the athletics department, as well as wordmarks for the university. The logo calls on designs from the past, while maintain a sharper, more innovative look. The clocktower logo, “Cal U” logo, and the Vulcan, itself, have all been modernized to coincide with Cal U’s new marketing. Announced last semester, the new logo design was anticipated for sometimes, as plenty of announcements about the logo filled the university. Last year, branding specialists from Carnegie Dartlet and a creative team from Cal U produced two options that were put to a vote by students, faculty and staff. On Jan. 23-24, the campus community was invited to vote on which of the two designs would be picked. The logo was then revealed on Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. The clocktower logo has been completely updated, no longer two-dimensional and the universities colors. The black, threedimensional design creates a clean and elegant look on a recognizable campus landmark. The
clocktower’s time reads 6:52 p.m., or 18:52 in international time, which is a reference to 1852, the year Cal U was founded. The clocktower logo appears on letterhead, business cards and other formal or semi-formal means of communication. The clocktower logo is often combined with wordmarks. The athletics logo, the Vulcan hoisting his hammer above his head, has been modified heavily. Donning a shirt and surrounded by fire, Vulcan now holds his hammer with two-hands while resting it on his right shoulder. Flames and shading add depth to the picture, and the “Cal” has been removed from the logo. This was made primarily for the Athletics Department and will appear on team uniforms and other athletic gear, as well as apparel and promotional items. The former red block and script design for the “Cal U” logo has been completely removed. Now, the “Cal U” logo is red, with designs that are fairly reminiscent of what you would see on a high-school from an ‘80’s film, while maintaining a modern and sharper design. Intended to be less formal than the clocktower, this logo will be seen on brochures, signage, clothing and other similar items. It may also appear alongside the
University wordmarks. Student reactions are positive. One student said the new logos have this combination of old and new, which speaks to a broad range of individuals. Not all reactions have been positive, however, as another student said the logo looks “like someone created it in a Madden 2007 emblem creator.” It is refreshing to see Cal U put so much effort into making a new name for itself. The newer logo designs, as well as the other marketing efforts in rebranding, are sure to capture the attention of any prospective college students, while maintiang the moral of the university’s current students.
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NEWS
March 1, 2019
Intersectionality and Personal Success
Panelists of Cal U Professors come together for “What’s The T’? James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Cal U’s monthly “What’s the T?” met in Room 202 of Duda Hall this past Tuesday, at 11 a.m. As part of the discussion’s focus, which covers national area topics, students gathered for a panel on intersectionality and personal success, where a panel of five Cal U professors discussed their own experience with the issues surrounding the topic through a series of questions. The panelists revealed how their own unique identities, as well as their own unique perspectives revolving around those identities, helped achieve them the level of success they have now. Intersectionality is the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class and gender, as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination and advantage. The panelists, all of whom come from different ethnic, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds, explored how that concept has manifested itself in their lives while exploring how this influenced their mindset and motivation in life. After Sheleta Camarda-Webb, director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education, presented the panelists, the moderator presented five different questions. They revolved around what intersectionality meant to the individual panelists and how their different identities influence them. They were asked what their biggest motivator was, as far as their identities went, and why, and were asked if those intersectional identities helped them define success. Additionally, they were asked to provide any example of marginalization or privilege in their experience. The responses given showed how this changes, per individual, but there are shared ideas and feelings surrounding these concepts. Randy Tillmutt, professor in the Department of Music and Theater, explored how he uses his identities to his advantage. As a native of Jamaica, Tillmutt discussed how his challenge to become a part of a new culture is his motivator. He explained how he had a unique position in
society, as a “person of color different than what they see,” that he used to his advantage. He sees intersectionality as crossing cultures and bringing different approaches to life together. Tillmutt explained how he is exploring this in his music classes by “melding” different music forms, from different cultures, together. A somewhat similar message came from Vamsi Borra, professor in the Department of Applies Engineering and Technology. Coming from India in 2011, Borra described how intersectionality manifested itself in how others perceived him and how they would talk to him, on account of his skin or accent. Before coming to Cal, just eight months ago, Borra discussed his experienced working at a predominantly Caucasian company, where he said he was “treated like a king,” due to his unique cultural position. Additionally, Borra described how most of his experienced marginalization came from other people who also moved to the US. He explained how feelings of marginalization is his main motivator, always pushing him to “prove himself.” Azadeh Block, professor in the Department of Social Work, went into detail in her identity as an Iranian-American, and her identity as a woman and a mother, and the challenges she faces. To her, intersectionality is being self-defined and how others see you. She is often faced with the question of “do people see me as white or nonwhite?” She explained how she will ask people, on the first day of classes, what did they expect from their professor solely based on the name they saw on their syllabus. Not only in regard to her race, but as well as her gender. She often finds people anticipating her to be incompetent, only to use proving her competence as a motivator. Similar challenges are faced by Sherri Boyle, Department Chair in the Department of Social Work, who explored her identities as a Japanese-American and a mother. Areas where she felt marginalization also dealt with her socio-economic position when she was younger and attending UCLA. Coming from a graduating
class with a small Asian-American population in Fairfax, Virginia, she attended UCLA, which has a predominantly Asian-American population. Because of her background away from Southern California, she found it difficult to break-into these communities, which kept her on the outside. Boyle, who had parents in the Internment Camps established by the government, describes how her Japanese-American heritage led her to social work, a position that allows her to establish social-justice for everyone. Additionally, her gender and role as a mother act as motivators, as well as the community and friends that she has established for herself and her family. Paul Hettler, professor in the Department of Business and Economics, described his identity as a gay man and a father. He discussed how it can be difficult to fit in to any group, even with Caucasian men as a Caucasian man. “You are still you,” said Hettler. He even described how his identify as a father has left him feeling marginalized with his friends. After Hettler and his husband adopted a child, he felt marginalized by his friends in the gay community, who he said “stopped being our friends” once they adopted. For Hettler, his biggest motivators come from his identity within his career and his child. The final question asked of the panel was “how do you define success?” The professors all gave answers around self-fulfillment. While it is important to establish your identity and know how they work for you, it is the establishment of accomplishing what you set out to do, and setting out to do what you love, that is the ultimate measure of success. The next “What’s the T’?” event will be on March 7, which will take a look at some of Cal U’s distinctive women.
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CAL LIFE Big Wreck has big success
March 1, 2019
By Zoe Webster, Contributor WEB7801@calu.edu
JUNO award winner for Best Rock Album of 2018, Big Wreck, is back at it again with more music released on February 22 of this year. Though the fanbase for this Canadian-American rock band is not nearly as large in the US as it is in Canada, every fan across the globe has been anticipating this new album since singer/lead guitarist Ian Thornley posted teasers on Instagram. After piecing together, the teasers, fans have expected a much grungier tune to the album, maybe even pushing the borders of metal rather than the usual hard rock sound the band has been bringing since the release of their 2012 reuniting album “Albatross.” As we patiently (but excitedly) awaited the first glimpses of the new album, fans from the Big Wreck Fan Page on Facebook have been relentlessly commenting on the things they have expected and anticipated for the music Ian and the band have brought to us this past Friday. Before the release, some members said that they looked forward to the tour that falls shortly after each album release. Some travel to neighboring states to see Big Wreck in concert, even if they’ve already seen them two days before in their hometown! I myself am certainly guilty of this, but definitely not
sorry about it. Other members couldn’t wait to see the tonal theme of the album, which is generally brought forth via the first single release. Overall, excitement could not be contained throughout the community, but no one expected the reactions that the release ended up receiving. Midnight of February 22, the song “Locomotive,” the title track of the album, was released. Immediately, fans started posting their reactions to the song, some not as pleasant as others. Overall, the reviews were positive. Many people liked the “swampy” guitar sounds, the drums almost sounding like they were actually chugging along like a true locomotive,
or the lyrics that seem to always strike a nerve in the hearts of those who love the band. For some others, they found that the mixing sounded a little “muddy,” not bringing out all the tones of the guitar riffs, or that the song was a bit too busy, or even that it sounded like a mainstream radio hit. While all opinions of the song should be valued, the ride-or-die fans of Big Wreck know that while every single song might not be everyone’s favorite, the band has consistently put out amazing music that we all really connect to. Big Wreck is a light in a dark world of auto-tuning and meaningless lyrics. After listening to the song, I look forward to hearing what the rest of the album has to offer. I hope the same heaviness remains throughout, and I am very excited to hear the rest of the themes in the lyrics. They always seem to coincide with the things I’m feeling during an album release and help me through whatever is going on in my life. I always highly recommend this band to everyone who enjoys rock music, and I certainly put my stamp of approval on the new song as well. Be sure to check out the band’s music on all listening platforms, and rock on!
Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Conference Fellow Cal U students travel to NYC for IBS Conference
By Evan Peffer, Staff Writer PEF9535@calu.edu
The Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Conference is held annually in New York City as a way to honor and educate high school and college media students. The 2019 conference, held from March 1-3 in the Hotel Pennsylvania, will be attended by ten members of California University of Pennsylvania’s own radio station, 91.9fm WCAL. The students who attend the IBS Conference will be able to go to various info sessions over the three days to learn about things such as how to improve their station’s functionality, network with industry professionals, get real-world music industry experience, and get critiques on their resumes. There is also a Keynote Speaker presentation at the end of each day, given by Scott Hopek, the President of iHeart Media, and Valerie Geller, the President of Geller Media International. These talks and info sessions are unparalleled in the education that is provided to those who attend, as IBS is one of the largest and most notable broadcasting conferences in the country. The IBS Conference culminates in an awards ceremony at the end of the event, which honors the best high school
and college radio and television students in the country. Previously, WCAL and California University Television have been nominated for many awards, and have even won a few. Cal U has been nominated in categories such as “Most Creative Show,” and has also won for “Best Sports Play-byPlay.” WCAL and CUTV are both up for quite a few awards this
year, and it will be exciting to find out if there will be any other winners to add to the collection. The stations have received nominations for “Best Station Promotional Poster” for WCAL Recruitment Poster, “Best Underwriting Spot” for the Mariscotti Insurance Underwriting, “Best Sports Program” for High School Roundup, “Best Video Sports Play-by-Play” for California Vulcan Football and Vulcan Hockey, “Best TV Commercial” for Sports in 30 Seconds, “Best Radio Station Student Manager,” and “Best Radio Business Director.” The students attending this year to represent both the campus radio and television stations are: Dillon Gaudet, Caitlyn Lenkey, Yvonne Johnson, Zach Hixenbaugh, Eddie Kuntz, Evan Peffer, Tom Caton, Trevin Keletes, Tyler Gilpin, and Nick Rae. They will hopefully be able to learn a lot from the IBS Conference, and bring that knowledge back to our station. If you are interested in being a part of campus media, and possibly going to this conference in the future, stop by WCAL or CUTV in the media suite.
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March 1, 2019
Inspiration behind “Pittsburgh Dad” passes away Pittsburgh grieves loss of Keith Wootton By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
It was an extremely sad day in Pittsburgh as actor Curt Wootton, most famously referred to as “Pittsburgh Dad,” announced on his “Pittsburgh Dad” Facebook page that his father, Keith Wootton, had passed away on February 11, 2019. Wootton posted this message on his Facebook page on February 13: “With a very heavy heart I must announce that on Monday I lost my father, Keith Wootton. As many of you may know my father was the inspiration behind this silly character that I have played for the last 7 years. He exemplified what it meant to be a true Pittsburgher throughout his entire life with his Bloomfield roots, hard-working attitude, and total pride in the city which he adored. Growing up one could definitely categorize him as a disciplinarian, but that sternness could easily give way to his tremendous sense of humor. And I’ll never forget how good it made me feel just hearing his laugh. He was and will always be the show’s biggest fan. May the electric bill always be low, the roadwork get done, and the Steelers just run the “G***amn ball” when they’re supposed to. We’ll always love you dad and just know that you made Pittsburgh a better place and me a better man.” Mr. Wootton created the character along with his collaborator, filmmaker Chris Preksta. Their very first official “Pittsburgh Dad” video dropped in October 2011 and it was almost an immediate viral sensation. In the coming years since, it has become a bona fide internet institution. The pair have filmed more than 300 videos that have accrued tens of millions of views and have over 168,000 subscribers on their dedicated YouTube channel. They have also spun off short films, holiday specials, merchandise, and limited-edition Eat’n Park Smiley Cookies. Curt has portrayed the “Pittsburgh Dad” character since 2011, posting videos showcasing fatherly reactions instantly to any Western Pennsylvania native. The series creator, Chris Preksta, stated that Keith Wootton was encouraging about every project he and his son started. “It was always fun to see him beaming with pride talking about his son’s accomplishments,” Preksta wrote on his Facebook page. “What a legacy he leaves, that his inspiration is responsible for millions of laughs and smiles.” Wootton said his father could be a disciplinarian,
Keith Wootton and his family throughout the years with family members
but “that sternness could easily give way to his tremendous sense of humor” — traits easily recognizable in Wootton’s “Pittsburgh Dad” character. “He was, and always will be, the show’s biggest fan,” Wootton wrote. “Pittsburgh Dad” videos posted over the past two months alone have received more than 1.5 million views on YouTube, and Wootton’s videos of a stereotypical “Yinzer dad” regularly receive more than 50,000 views each. The character went on to be featured in local commercials and even inspired a beer
Photos by: Pittsburgh Dad Facebook Page
from Full Pint Brewing Co., their “3-2-1 Win” pilsner. As of 7 p.m. on Wednesday February 13, Wootton’s post on the “Pittsburgh Dad” Facebook page had garnered more than 7,300 comments. Wootton stated his father will be dearly missed but he will definitely continue on carrying his legacy and will continue to make the “Pittsburgh Dad” videos. in his father’s honor.
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CAL LIFE
March 1, 2019
Local Weather Forecast Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
BY: Dillon Gaudet
Across Pennsylvania Erie: 35-37
Partly Cloudy
HIGH: 46-48 HIGH: 48-50 HIGH: 29-31 HIGH: 29-31 HIGH: 32-34 LOW: 16-18 LOW: 15-17 LOW: 34-36 LOW: 21-23
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers
Chance of Snow
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Harrisburg: 42-44
Rain/Snow Showers
Philadelphia: 43-45
Rain/Snow Showers
A strong surface lower pressure system will work into the area during the day on Saturday, resulting in the increased chance of rain showers. As the system moves through, a cold front will stretch through the area. The cold front will pass through during the late evening Saturday, into early Sunday morning. As the front passes through, the precipitation will change from rain to snow showers. Moving on into next week, the conditions look to be on the drier side as there is a relatively low chance of precipitation on Monday or Tuesday.
Zach Hixenbaugh
DJ SPOTLIGHT
Zach Hixenbaugh, otherwise known by his DJ name, Sriracha Zach is a sophomore mechatronics major who joined WCAL last semester, in fall 2018. He got certified at the end of the semester, but has since jumped right into being a member; getting his own show, and participating in the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Conference in New York at the beginning of March. Zach did a lot of his training with DJ 626, Becca Glusco, and says that some of his favorite memories in the station are just hanging out at his show with friends and other DJs, Eddie Kuntz, Alicia Lackey, and Evan Peffer. If you want to hang out with Sriracha Zach, tune into his show Nerd Things on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.!
ENTERTAINMENT
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March 1, 2019
An Academy Awards Ceremony like no other The 91st Oscars dishes out surprise after surprise By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
The 91st annual Academy Awards were once again held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday February 24, 2019. This year’s Oscars was one for the record books. Many surprises kept emerging as the ceremony continued on throughout the night. Let’s take a moment to recap over the tremendous outfits, wins, appearances, and performances at the 2019 Academy Awards. First off, the biggest surprise this year at the Oscars was there was no host. For probably the first time since its inception, there was no host to host this year’s Academy Awards. Comedian Kevin Hart was originally selected to be the host but dropped out a few days later after old homophobic tweets and comments from old stand-up routines resurfaced following his confirmation to host the award ceremony. Rumors went around that Hart would possibly make a U-turn about his decision of dropping out as host, but that obviously did not happen. Instead this year, the celebrities who presented awards acted as the host, but only for the few minutes they were on stage. There were many wonderous moments that occurred this year at the 2019 Oscars. Some celebrities gave amazing speeches, like famed tennis player Serena Williams, stars spoke fast to thank everyone in their acceptance speeches, and there were definitely some mixed emotions to who won an Oscar that night. So let’s relive the wonderous moments from this year’s Academy Awards...
2019 Academy Award Winners:
Highlights from the 2019 Academy Awards (left to right): Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper performing on stage, Spike Lee full of excitement for winning an Oscar (middle), and Melissa McCarthy dressed in a gown decked out with rabbits.
Documentary (Feature) — Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Free Solo Actress in a Supporting Role — Regina King, If Beale Street Could Talk Makeup and Hairstyling — Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe, and Patricia Dehaney, Vice Costume Design — Ruth E. Carter, Black Panther Production Design — Hannah Beachler and Jay Hart, Black Panther Cinematography — Alfonso Cuarón, Roma Sound Editing — John Warhurst, Bohemian Rhapsody Sound Mixing — Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin, and John Casali, Bohemian Rhapsody Foreign Language Film — Alfonso Cuarón, Roma Film Editing — John Ottman, Bohemian Rhapsody Actor in a Supporting Role — Mahershala Ali, Green Book Animated Feature Film — Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
Animated Short Film — Domee Shi, Bao Documentary Short Subject — Rayka Zehtabchi and Melissa Berton, Period. End of Sentence. Visual Effects — Paul Lambert, Ian Hunter, Tristan Myles and J.D. Schwalm, First Man Live Action Short Film — Guy Nattiv and Jamie Ray Newman, Skin Best Original Screenplay — Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, Green Book Best Adapted Screenplay — Spike Lee, Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Jordan Peele, BlacKkKlansman Original Score — Ludwig Göransson, Black Panther Original Song — Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt, “Shallow,” A Star Is Born Best Actor in a Leading Role — Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody Best Actress in a Leading Role — Olivia Colman, The Favourite Best Director — Alfonso Cuarón, Roma Best Picture — Green Book
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ENTERTAINMENT
March 1, 2019
ALBUM OF THE WEEK By Evan Peffer
PEF9535@calu.edu
Badflower - OK, I’M SICK Badflower recently released their first full length studio album, OK, I’M SICK, and it is one to remember. The album flows effortlessly, with smooth melodies, strong vocals, and top-notch writing. With songs that vary from the angry, anti-Trump “Die”, to the eerie, almost disturbing “Cry,” there is not a single bad song on this album. Each song is a strong stand-alone, though to be fair, none of them have a particularly strong hook, making the listener sometimes have to struggle to remember how their favorite song goes. The album is incredibly well produced though, even if it can’t quite capture the energy the band gives off live. If you’re looking for a band that can be a gateway into the darker side of alternative, give Badflower a listen.
RATE: 85/100
MACKEY’S MARATHON Movie Reviews
VULCAN THEATER MONDAY - FRIDAY 11am. - 7pm. - 10pm.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 4pm. - 7pm. - 10pm.
The life and legacy of Jackie Robinson is one of the most iconic stories of inspiration in American culture. Chadwick Boseman gives an incredible performance in 42, a movie intent on telling Jackie’s story. Unfortunately, the narrative is far more simple than the very complex life it is meant to represent. The movie flourishes when it is allows for Chadwick and the supporting cast to convey the struggles he faced in pursuing his dream in the Great American pastime. It flounders when its fleshes out the narrative of white redemption that is common in these biopics of great black leaders in America. This movie, which came out in 2013, also feels dated due to the fact that they failed to cast a black director to helm the production. If they had, it may have more accurately connected with and reflected the oppressed plight of black athletes in the mid twentieth century.
RATE: 70/100
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CAL LIFE
March 1, 2019
This Day in History: March 1 By James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Some of the historical events that occurred on March 1 are some of the most significant events on a historical and cultural level. Whether in the United States or around the world, history was made multiple times on this day. Things like a single government agency, an album and even a comic book character, all of which influenced the world, can trace part of their beginnings to March 1. As we come together for another installment of This Day in History, think of the staggering fact that so many historically significant events, big or small, over so many years of our existence, can occur on a single day. One of the most notorious times of early-American history were impacted by a single moment on March 1, 1692. 3 individuals, Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne and Tituba, were arrest for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. The two girls and Tituba were the first people accused and arrested during the Salem Witch Hunt, or Salem Witch Trials. This began a period of mass hysteria in colonial America, which saw the accusation of 200 people for witchcraft, resulting in 19 executions and multiple other deaths, because the girls said they were possessed by the devil, while accusing others of being witches. Internationally, the Salem Witch Hunt is seen as an example of mass hysteria and religious fanaticism. The events of the Salem Witch Hunts became dramatized in the 1953 play “The Crucible”, by Arthur Miller. Most states in the North didn’t immediately abolish
slavery, but followed a gradual abolition of slavery. On March 1, 1780, Pennsylvania passed the Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, beginning a legislative plan for all states to gradually phase out slavery. The Act prohibited further import of slaves into Pennsylvania, as well as changing the legal status of any children born to a slave in Pennsylvania. However, the act didn’t release any slaves already in the state, and the child’s legal status would be changed from “slave” to “indentured servant,” requiring the child work for the master’s mother until turning 28. Multiple amendments were made to the act, but abolition would not be a statewide concept until 1847. President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act that legally established Yellowstone National Park, making it the first national park in the world. Yellowstone has been one of the largest natural attractions in the U.S., and has been the center for major conservation work. The park, itself, occupies land that is part of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, covering 3,468 square miles. The park features many geothermal features, including the popular Old Faithful geyser. Captain America, a hero known around the world, saw his comic debut in 1941 on this day. Created by cartoonists Jack Kirby and Joe Simon of Timely Comics, Captain America was intended to be counter to the Super title, which dominated the comic world. He represented American values that stood in contrast to Nazi-Germany’s
actions. Now, Captain America is immortalized through comics, television, movies, and popular culture. The Peace Corps, the volunteer program run by the United States’ government, whose mission is to provide social and economic development abroad while promoting a mutual understanding between Americans and populations served, was established by president John F. Kennedy in 1961. Since the foundation of the Peace Corps, more than 235,000 Americans volunteered and served in more than 140 countries. They directly influenced the way other countries view Americans, and vice versa. In 1973, Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” was released. Since then, it has sold more than 45 million copies, world-wide, making it Pink Floyd’s highestselling album of all time, and one of the best-selling albums in history. To this day, Dark Side of the Moon is widely praised as one of the best rock albums of all time, and is still frequently played. Additionally, it was recorded at the same time as The Beatles’ “Abbey Road.” In fact, if you listen at the end of the last song on the album, “Eclipse,” part of the orchestral version of “Ticket to Ride” on Abbey Road can be heard. There are countless other events, all with their own historical significance, that occured on this day. I heavily suggest you explore them to futhur understand how much can happen on a single day.
Should we sip on Shamrock Shakes before March?
By Doug Glattke GLA3478@calu.edu
After being introduced by McDonald’s in 1970, Shamrock Shakes are a St. Patrick’s Day tradition for many. The green shake has a minty flavor and is only offered during the months of February and March. These delicious shakes have gained quite a bit of popularity over the years. The high demand from customers has caused McDonald’s to create several variations of the drink alongside the traditional Shamrock Shake. With the fame and popularity of the shake also comes a bit of controversy. Many people believe that the shakes should be exclusive to the month of March and only until St. Patrick’s Day. I am the type of person who would drink a Shamrock Shake at any point in the year, and I’m normally a frequent flyer at McDonald’s whenever the shake is in season. I
enjoy the shake so much that I have recreated it in my own home throughout the year. Last week, the topic of Shamrock Shakes had come up around some of my colleagues. I explained to them that I wished McDonald’s offered the drink every day of the year and not just in February and March. My comment led to a little bit of backlash and a lot of people began to say the drink should only be offered in the two-week period in March that leads up to St. Patrick’s Day. We continued to discuss the topic until it became a heated argument in the middle of the CUTV news room. This led to a multimedia phenomenon throughout the week as I turned this into a piece for Cal Times, and many people continued to say it should only be offered in March. The entertainment editor,
Tom Caton, brought up the topic on his new talk show, “Caton’s Corner,” and all of his guests said the same thing. It is now getting to the point where I am wondering if I’m the crazy one by saying they should be offered in February and March. What do our readers think, should Shamrock Shakes be offered strictly in the month of March?
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CAL LIFE
Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education office, African Student Association, and Calu Dining Services hosted “Urban Africans Drums of Freedom” to perform while students were served authentic West African cuisine on Monday, February 25, at the Gold Rush Dining Hall from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Multiple dishes, made and served on sight by student Cynthia Obiekezie’s mother, Regina, were featured as part of this cultural experience. Performers from Urban Africans Drums of Freedom can be seen playing instruments such as the Djembe, which is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. A dancer invited students from the crowd to learn traditional choreography.
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Vaccinations causing trouble on the West Coast Parents should vaccinate kids for the safety of themselves and others By: Evan Peffer, Staff Writer PEF9535@calu.edu
One of the most heated and longest-lasting debate topics that has come up in the last few years has been surrounding vaccination, and whether or not a parent has the right to decide if their child should be vaccinated. Provaccination supporters claim that every person in a society who is capable of being vaccinated should be to keep up the over 90 percent “herd immunity.” This is necessary to protect the immune-compromised, as well as the very old, young, or ill. The debate from anti-vaccination parents really picked up steam in the ‘90s after a study was published by the British doctor, Andrew Wakefield. Wakefield was researching a link between bowl disease and the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. His study was then modified to check for a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Now, this study was incredibly, poorly executed and resulted in not only Wakefield being charged with malpractice, fraudulent research, and manipulated data, but he was also stripped of his medical license. It was already too late, though. The damage had been done. The anti-vaccination movement picked up steam once again in 2007, when Jenny McCarthy published a book called Louder than Words: A
Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism. In the book, McCarthy claimed that her son, Evan, had been diagnosed with autism in 2005, and that the cause was linked to his vaccinations. Never mind the fact that his symptoms were actually more consistent with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome – something that is often misdiagnosed as autism. McCarthy refused to acknowledge the misdiagnosis; instead, choosing to become an advocate for autism and anti-vaccination. Once McCarthy started making her rounds on the talk show circuit, it really did start to seem like there was no going back for those who were trying to quell this movement. She went on as many platforms as she could find, from Larry King to Oprah, trying to convince people that vaccines were the cause of her son’s illness – using the defunct Wakefield paper and her misdiagnosed son as evidence. Deciding not to have themselves or their children vaccinated might just be one of the worst decisions that a parent can make. Not only does it leave a child absolutely defenseless against hundreds of deadly, preventable diseases; it makes them an active carrier, ready to spread to the unsuspecting public. Knowingly leaving your children susceptible to these diseases is negligent, recklessly endangering to them, and should honestly be illegal. Parents are able to choose basically every step of the way when it comes to decisions for raising their children, but when it encroaches into territory that starts to affect other parents’ choices, it becomes a major problem. Your freedom of choice stops when your choice affects others. Remember that. In 2015, there was a measles epidemic in California State. One hundred thirty four cases were reported and confirmed. The outbreak was caused by an international guest at Disneyland who had contracted a strain of measles, and spread the strain to other guests, as well as staff at the park. Forty people were estimated to have come in contact with the infected guest that day. The ripple effect from this also causes immune-compromised kids to have to skip school in order to stay healthy, leading to high absenteeism. The California governor used this outbreak as a jumping off point to
introduce Senate Bill 277, which repealed the personal belief exemption from the mandatory vaccinations list in schools. This sparked a huge controversy in anti-vaccination parents in the state, because they value their personal choice as parents over the safety of society at large, apparently. All public schools in California hold a mandate that children must be vaccinated to attend, though it does not apply to those students who are exempt for some medical reason, and also does not apply to homeschooled children, as well as a few other small groups. The point of all this is basically that if parents would like to leave their children unvaccinated, however negligent that may be, under current mandates, they can just also choose to homeschool their kids. Vaccinations are a marvel of modern medicine, and anyone who tries to refute that is naïve. If you are going to refuse to take basic protections against something that could kill you, you are becoming a danger to both yourself and others and should not be allowed to expose the weaker of our population to something they had no choice in.
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Which is the better pet – Dog or Cat? Household differences influence the choice of pet By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
The fluffy, energetic pets whom we cherish in our homes are up for debate. The big question is: is a dog or cat the better house pet? There are positives and negatives to every pet regardless of the breed, gender or age of the animal. Sometimes, there are cats and dogs who live in harmony in their household. For these family members, it is difficult to choose between the better furry friend. However, I think one animal is slightly more superior than the other. After growing up in a primarily pro-dog family, I have grown to like dogs more than cats. However, this was not always the case. Cats had a special place in my heart when I was younger, but my parents were allergic to cats. Unfortunately, I had to face the tragic truth that I could never own a cat as long as I lived under their roof. Although, I don’t think I would have liked cats anyway even if we owned one. Dogs just seem to have so much more to offer. After speaking to ten different people at the university, I asked if they liked dogs or cats better. Seven out of the ten people I spoke to said that they favored dogs over cats. Some of the reasons people like dogs more is because they are easier to train, protective animals and they are more active. I agree with all of these reasons because cats fall short when it comes to training, protection and exercise. Dogs are extremely trainable. For instance, it is easy to teach a dog the simple actions of stay, sit, and lie down. When comparing a cat to a dog, cats have trouble learning their name and usually don’t listen when their owner calls. Another interesting thing about training a dog is that they are usually eager to learn new tricks and enjoy pleasing their owner. Dogs are often focused on the rewards that their owner will give them after they are praised for doing something the owner trained them to do. On the other hand, cats could care less about doing what their owner wants, even when a reward is present. Dogs are very protective animals. This is an important aspect for a family-based household because some dogs are more territorial than others which can create a safer home in case intruders would enter. Personally, my family has
owned a Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the past, and we realized that they are an extremely hardheaded breed. If my dog would see a stranger come near the house, he would immediately charge at them because he didn’t want anyone coming near our family. By training the dog and knowing how they interact with strangers, it can be significantly beneficial to have a guard dog in a family home. Lastly, dogs are better pets than cats because they are more active. If you’re interested in exercise, dogs are the perfect companion. They love to go outside, run and play fetch. On the other hand, a cat would most likely not go on a far walk; in fact, it would be hard enough to put a collar and leash on a cat. Also, after you’re done walking the dog, you should give him/ her a bath. Most dogs love to play in water and will happily take a bath. On the other hand, you would never see a cat within 100 feet of water. Personally, dogs are also easier to transport compared to cats. You can put a dog in the backseat of a car, and it will love to stick it’s head out of the window and enjoy the breeze. However, a cat will most likely crawl under the seat of the car and hide there for hours. Which brings me to my next point – cats are impossible
to find sometimes. They hide under couches, chairs, tables, and pretty much anything where they can get away from people in the household. A dog would never hide from their owner; in fact, dogs will usually follow their owner around the house to remind them how much they love them. Overall, if you’re looking to adopt an animal and are stuck between a cat and a dog, choose the dog. These fluffy, adorable animals will love you unconditionally because they truly are a “man’s best friend.”
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Sleep Deprivation as a College Student A first-person account of “pulling an all-nighter” James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Minutes turned into hours, and hours turned into days as I checked the timer on my phone. 29 hours passed since I last slept, and I was fully in the grips of sleep deprivation. I was neither asleep, nor awake, but in an in-between zone. I felt as though I was a shadow in a fog, trying hard to grip to a reality that I was slipping away from. This is what it felt like for me to fight the urge to sleep and stay awake. I wanted to see how well I could function while heavily sleep deprived, as so many students do when trying to pull an all-nighter to get schoolwork done. I woke up on Tuesday at 9 a.m., like I would normally, but I set a timer as soon as woke up. I gave myself 48 hours to experience the effects of sleep deprivation. With 48 hours, I can experience 24 hours of no sleep before attending my classes, so that I can simulate a student attempting to function in classes after 24 hours of no sleep. The only aids in staying awake that I allowed myself to use were coffee and Red Bull, which are the hallmark resources for any college student staying awake to finish assignments. Other than that, I would go about my day as I normally would. After waking up, I showered and got dressed. I don’t have classes on Tuesdays, but I still had plenty of things to do. I attended the FacultyStaff Convocation for the Spring, 2019, semester to write an article for the Cal Times. I went to the media suite to write the article, then I returned home to do assorted cleaning. Around 6 p.m., I decided to watch some shows on Netflix and play PlayStation. During this time, I experienced no sensations that would be indicative of sleep deprivation. As an insomniac, I am no stranger to staying up late. More often than not, I am awake until 2-3 a.m., so sleep deprivation is no stranger to me. Once 5 a.m. hit, however, I began to experience a slight light-headedness. I wouldn’t describe it as dizzy, but a perpetual feeling of falling in slow-motion, as if your eyes were falling back into your head. I made some coffee and drank it as fast as I could. It alleviated my sensations of falling, but that only lasted about an hour before the feeling returned. Things seemed to move further away from me. My eyes felt heavy
Coffee: Just one of the many tools used by college students, myself included, in the battle to stay up late for assignments Photo by: Julius Schorzman
and gritty and I began yawning more. At 9 a.m., the 24-hour mark, I checked my email to learn that classes were cancelled on account of the winter weather. I felt defeated, as though my research was all for naught. I decided to write, in an attempt to simulate the kind of work I would have to accomplish. I started at 10 a.m., the time I would normally attend my first class, and tried to write a short-story. After an hour and a half, I gave up. The sensations of sleep-deprivation were beginning to set in. My vision wasn’t blurry, but it was extremely hard to focus on a single object. Maintaining a thought for longer than few seconds proved difficult, as my brain felt like it wanted to shut down. By noon, the Red Bull and coffee that helped me were no longer working. My body felt heavy, but my perception felt light. The only way I can describe it is as if the world was trying to slip away from my eyes.
Around 2 p.m., I got a “second wind,” as though my body somehow rested without my knowledge. I felt focused, rejuvenated and in control. However, I had nothing to do, as far as work to simulate classwork. By 3:30 p.m., just over 30 hours, the falling and heavy sensations returned in force. I literally felt like I had to be laying down, or that I would fall over and hurt myself. I turned on “Ninja Assassin,” a campy martial arts film, and managed to stay awake for about an hour and a half, reaching 32 hours of no sleep before succumbing to exhaustion. Despite the unforeseen events of classcancellation, the feelings of sleep exhaustion were debilitating enough to make any work difficult. Even in the event a student would need to stay awake to finish an assignment, there is no way an individual could function well enough in class the next day to fully benefit from it.
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The California Baseball teaming warming up before their matchup against Walsh University
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Bradyn Kail on the mound in game two on Feb. 22
The California University of Pennsylvania Baseball team played host to Walsh this past weekend at Wild Things Park
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Going Yard
Vulcans take three of four against Walsh to open the 2019 season Danny Beeck, Editor-In-Chief bee1558@calu.edu
Avenging their 2018 campaign, the California University of Pennsylvania Baseball team hit the diamond for the first time in 2019 against Walsh last weekend at Wild Things Park. The Vulcans were tabbed fifth in the preseason polls for the second consecutive season after finishing last season with a record of 26-20 overall, and a 17-7 record at home. The Vulcans jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the third, after a triple to right center from Ben Maudie. Zach Logan who register the first tick in the score column, which would be followed up by an RBI from Thomas Chisam that scored Maudie. The scoring ways continued into the fourth inning after freshman Jacob McCaskey crushed the first pitch of his at bat into left center that went off of the scoreboard for his first collegiate homer, and a 5-0 lead. The top of the sixth ignited the comeback for Walsh, with two different Vulcans on the mound. The lead was cut to only one before both teams scored in their respective innings The California University of Pennsylvania Baseball team played host to Walsh this past weekend at Wild Things Park making the score at the end of seven, 6-6. were interrupted by yet another blast from Jacob career grand slam in his young career. The game was California would stunt the comeback attempt from McCaskey two put three more runs on the board California’s to lose, and after three pitchers, five hits, the Cavaliers with crafty base running in order to with Nico Marchetti and Louden Conte crossing the and seven runs, the Vulcans had no answers in their steal the game back from Walsh in the eighth inning plate. Chisam would score yet another run a few at half of the inning. with a pinch-hit single by Bill Hitman. A score of 9-8 bats later stretching the lead to a comfortable 7-1 A 3-1 start to the season was exactly what the gave the Vulcans their first win of the season, and an margin at the end of the fifth. The seventh inning Vulcans needed as they now top the Pennsylvania opportunity to continue that momentum into the showed the only glimpse of Walsh etching a score, State Athletic Conference (PSAC) heading into the second game of the doubleheader. with throwing errors allowing the Cavaliers to inch second weekend of non-conference play. The next Game two played out in a different way, with a closer to California. The game ended with a final foe for the Vulcans is the Ohio Valley Fighting Scots dominating performance on the mound from junior score of 7-3 and a three game winning streak for the who possess an 0-6 record to open their season. Bradyn Kail. Both teams started off slow until a flurry Vulcans heading into the final game of the weekend. Games are slated to be played at Wild Things Park of runs marked the scorecard in the third inning that Homers were the name of the game in the second on Friday at 2 p.m. (March 1) and Saturday at 1 and stretched the lead to 5-1 with only one answer for half of action on Feb. 26 after a slow start saw the 4 p.m.(March 2). the remaining four innings of play. Kail allowed just entire lineup being shut down with six strikeouts two runs off of seven hits, and three strikeouts to his to open the contest. Eric Fairman launched a three name. run bomb off of the video board in right field and Day two of the battle between the Cavaliers and Marchetti followed suit with a solo shot to right to the Vulcans saw much of the same style of play for extend the Vulcans lead to three after four innings the Vulcans with a strong finish at the end of game of play. The lead was short lived as Walsh had three number one. A sloppy start to the day allowed Walsh runners walked, and each of the three that scored in to get a quick tally, but the Vulcans answered with the fifth were unearned due to throws. Yet another three straight hits that scored two to make it 2-1 out shot found paydirt from the bat of Conte, this time of the first frame. A quiet few innings for both sides a grand slam that scored four, marked his second Photo by : Jeff Helsel, SAI
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Disc Golf: What to know to be in the know Smith makes you sound like an old pro By: Gary Smith, Director of Operations at CUTV smith_gm@calu.edu
I n the past t wo weeks we have learned how to get into disc golf and also some basics of how discs work . I n this week ’s segment we are going to learn about some histor y of the spor t, great players, and much more so that you can name drop when going out on the course and feel like a long time player in no time. The spor t of disc golf can trace its histor y back to the invention and marketing of the Frisbee af ter World War II. The first “Pluto Platters” were a huge hit and the company Wham- O hired a marketing genius named Ed Headrick , who would become k nown as the father of disc golf. He came up with a slight modification to the existing design by adding lines around the flight plate k now as the “R ings of Headrick ,” which added stabilit y to the disc and made them more controllable. Headrick was responsible for encouraging new games to be invented as he sold discs to individuals and stores, one of which was disc golf. He was the spearhead behind standardized equipment, mainly the design and development of the target. He founded the Disc Golf Association and was a key member of founding the governing body of the spor t, the Professional Disc Golfers Assocation (PDGA) in 1976. The nex t big mover and shaker in the spor t would have to be Dave Dunipace. Dunipace was a former competitive player in the 1970’s and in 1983 came up with a patent for the first disc ever specifically designed for disc golf, the Eagle. The Eagle was different from a normal “catch” Frisbee in that the diameter was smaller and the overall height was narrower, resulting in a disc that could be thrown far ther and offer more control than ever before. I nnova under Dunipace’s direc tion and leadership has become the biggest manufac turer of discs in the world and they are generally responsible for the 4 number rating system all other companies use to rate new discs. Stamped on a large number of those I nnova dics is the name Ken Climo (AK A The Champ). I n the relative shor t period of time that the
spor t of disc golf has been played, Climo has the greatest competitive record of all. A 12time world champion he won his first title in 1990 in Scottsdale, Arizona and his last in 2006 in Augusta, Georgia. He has been credited with 231 Professional wins and was elec ted in the the Disc Golf Hall of Fame in 1995. Currently the competitive landscape is filled with top qualit y players on both the men’s and women’s side. The t wo names on the men’s side that are consistently at the top of the leaderboards are Paul McBeth and R ick y Wysock i. McBeth made huge news this winter by signing the largest endorsement contrac t in disc golf histor y ; one million dollars over 4 years by the disc maker Discraf t. McBeth’s money is well earned as he is a 4-time world champion. R ick y Wysock i is a 2-time world champion and also received a huge endorsement deal from I nnova this offseason. On the women’s side of the ledger are the t wo Paiges; Pierce and Bjerk aas. Paige Pierce is a long throwing 3-time world champion from Plano, Texas. She is sponsored by D ynamic Discs and has redefined the women’s game with both her prodigious length off the tee and deadly putting accurac y. Paige Bjerk aas has grown up in the spor t as both of her parents have been involved in competition, promotion and tournament organization. The 21-year old won the world championship in 2018 and is also sponsored by D ynamic Discs. The 4 players mentioned are at the fore -front of players being able to tour fulltime and not have to rely on other jobs to make a living. To find out more about the goings on in the disc golf world there are t wo podcasts to check out for the beginning player for tips and also to find out what is going on the national tour. The Disc Golf Answer Man podcast is a question and answer show sponsored by D ynamic Discs and features Bobby Brown, 2010 World Champion Eric McCabe and Rober t McCall who is a fine player in his own right. PDGA R adio hosted by Steve H ill and
Sara Lamber tson is the official podcast of the PDGA. I t features tournament results and player inter views. There are others which a quick internet search will reveal, but these are the t wo that has the best information for the new player. Check back in the nex t print edition of the Cal Times for more disc golf news and ac tion!
A golf disc placed on top of a basket.
Photo by : G ar y Smith
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Senior Day at Cal U
Vulcans congratulate five basketball seniors
322 3rd St., California, Pennsylvania (724) 938 2395
“ Toothbrushes” We are all aware that proper brushing twice daily and flossing at bedtime are the preventative measures to keep our teeth strong and healthy. This week we will focus on the toothbrush, which really does all the work. Toothbrushes should be soft, to decrease abrasion and irritation to the gums. Soft bristles are best, they can reach tighter spaces, and do less damage to gums. Brush teeth in a circular motion. Floss daily.
Maintaining your Toothbrush
Pic tured from lef t to right: #10 Emily Suck ling, #5 Seairra Barrett, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jess Strom, #2 Abbey Sporio and #11 Jiahna Flood-Francis.
You should replace your toothbrush about every three months or sooner if the toothbrush bristles show signs of wear. Best to replace toothbrush after any illness. Bristles that are frayed or damaged are ineffective and may harbor harmful bacteria that could increase the risk of periodontal disease. As toothbrushes wear, they lose their effectiveness. Look for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval, which governs sharpness of bristles, bristle retention and other safety parameters.
Yuck! Here are some hygiene tips to consider when caring for your toothbrush:
Senior Cordell Smith, #2
Store your toothbrush in an upright position after each use and allow them to air dry. Storing a moist toothbrush in a closed container promotes growth of germs. Leave it exposed to the open air. We all store our toothbrushes on the sink in the bathroom. Toothbrushes do harbor bacteria including fecal bacteria that can be “sprayed” into the air when the toilet is flushed or can be spread to the toothbrush when cross contaminated with another bathroom surface. Although probably not necessary, you can disinfect your toothbrush by soaking in regular Listerine (26.9% alcohol) or hydrogen peroxide 3% solution Photos by : Jeff Helsel
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Vulcans drop close contest to #2 IUP New look Vulcans nearly stun heated rival By: Austin Heckman, Contributor hec7947@calu.edu
The Vulcans star ted the day honoring Senior Guard Cordell Smith for Senior Day. The under-sized Vulcans star ted by allowing only 1 FG in the first 3 and half minutes. But the Vulcans’ offense couldn’t capitalize on their defensive effor ts and the game remained close. Af ter allowing 89 points to Merc yhurst last game the Vulcans wanted to put more effor t on the defensive side. They did this early on by forcing turnovers and mak ing IUP take difficult shots. The Vulcans forced 17 turnovers and got 11 steals in the game. At the end pf the first half, IUP had an 34-26 lead against Cal U. The players of the 1st half were Freshman Guard Zyan Collins for the Vulcans and Senior Guard Dante Lombardi. Vulcans Zyan Collins finished the half with 12 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, and a steal. Zyan was the Vulcans main source for points in the first half, scoring almost half of the Vulcans points. This was a theme for the game for the Vulcans. As for the Crimson Hawks, Dante Lombardi finished the half with 11 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, and a steal. Another big fac tor of the 1st half and the game was Senior 6’9’’ For ward Jacabo Diaz. Diaz was using his height to easily score points in the paints and grab rebounds. Diaz had 6 points, 3 assists, 7 rebounds (5 offensive rebounds), and a steal in the 1st half. The 2nd half star ted just how the Vulcans hoped for. The Vulcans star ted the half on a 12-2 run. The run was star ted by 3 players: Collins (5 points), Smith (3 points), and Junior Guard Jordan Glessner (4 points). This run gave the Vulcans their first lead since the 16:33 mark in the first half. But, #2 IUP wasn’t going to let this game get away from them and af ter their own run made the game 5344. But the Vulcans stayed with it and fought back to make it a close game again. Af ter a 3 from Smith (made 3 3s in the 2nd half ) made it a 2-point game at 57-55 IUP. But IUP wouldn’t lose the lead a would hold on to beat Cal U 65-60. The players of the game were Collins for the Vulcans, and a tie bet ween Lombardi and
Freshman Zyan Collins scored 25 points against the Crimson Hawks this past S aturday.
Diaz. Collins was the leading scorer for the game, finishing with a season –high 25 points. Zyan also, had 2 assists, 8 rebounds, and a steal. Collins was also efficient shooting 50% (9-18) from the field. Lombardi and Diaz were both great they both deser ved player of the game for the Crimson Hawks. Dante finished the game with 20 points, 2 assists, 4 rebound, and 3 steals. While Diaz finished with 16 points, 5 assists, 14 rebounds (8 offensive rebounds), a block and a steal. O ther players that impac ted the game were Sophomore Guard Brent Pegram for the Vulcans and Redshir t Freshman Guard Armoni Foster for the Crimson Hawks. Brent Pegram finished the game with 8 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Foster finished the game with 10 points, an assist, 3 rebounds, a steal, and a block .
Photo by : Jeff Helsel
There were multiple interesting plays throughout the game. 1 of the plays which occurred in the first half was when IUP ’s Senior For ward Marko K rivacevic got hit and lost his contac t. At one point in the game IUP ’s Foster and Cal U’s I ke Ok wara collided and fell to the ground. Af ter the players star ted trash talk ing and pushing and shoving each other and had to be separated. This resulted in double technical fouls for the players. Plays that were arguably play of the game were a behind the back assist from IUP ’s Junior Guard Malik M iller that resulted in points. The other play was by IUP ’s Junior For ward Chuck y Humphries, he had a chase down block on Pegram. California closes out regular season play with a road contest at Clarion on March 3rd at 3pm.
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March, 1 2019
PSAC 2019 WBB Tourney: Who’s In? A national tourney automatic bid is on the line By: Colin Kirkwood, Sports Editor kir6842@calu.edu
With the month of March finally upon us, many college basketball fans k now that the exciting time of year has arrived where the world turns their attention to a bracket. The Cal Vulcans Women’s Basketball team will begin the journey towards their third national championship in program histor y, but before that the must go through the PSAC Tournament. All season California as well as the other members of this conference have been battling for seeding in the bracket that awards an automatic qualification to the last team standing. Before we check out the field of competitors, let ’s brush over the rules of entr y. Six teams from each division earn the right to compete with the top t wo on each side earning a first round bye from competition. The final four rotates host location, with this season having the championship residing in the gym of an Eastern Conference school. So without any fur ther delay, let ’s check out the field. At the time of this ar ticles’ creation, t wo conference games remain on 2/27 and 3/2. Five of the six spots in the West have been claimed so far in this order : 1) IUP (17-2) 22-2 2) California (16-3) 22-3 3) Edinboro (14-5) 19-6 4) Seton H ill (10-9) 16-10 5) Pitt-Johnstown (9-11) 13-14 The six th and final spot is up for grabs bet ween G annon (8-11) 12-15 and Slipper y Rock (8-12) 10-16. G annon has a winnable conference game on the road at Clarion which will take place Wednesday, and Slipper y Rock hosts Salem in a non- conference matchup at home before these t wo will face off in Slipper y Rock on Saturday. G annon captured the first vic tor y in the season series 75-69 but experiencing the atmosphere at SRU during a big-time game I would have to side with The Rock in that case. SRU will go on to claim the final spot behind the leadership of star Junior Brooke H inderliter who is averaging a team leading 18.2 points per game and is second on the team with 5.5 rebounds per
game. As for the t wo representatives that will travel east for the final four, I am envisioning IUP and Edinboro. Despite California having home cour t advantage against the Fighting Scots in their third matchup of the season, I feel that it won’t do them justice as the Vulcans have struggled to matchup against a team that boasts numerous 1,000-point scorers. I t will be a close matchup, but Edinboro will grind out the win on the road in a same st yle game that the last meeting displayed and will give the defending conference tournament champions a ber th into the final four. IUP on the other hand has looked almost flawless minus the t wo run-ins with California that may have blemished their chances of hosting a regional tournament down the road. This being said I do not see them losing stride as the star t building momentum back heading into a potential post season run. I n their matchup with Seton H ill who will win their opening round matchup, IUP will secure a vic tor y and head comfor tably in the final four round. Now when the script is flipped and the East goes under the microscope, things can become a bit les predic table. At this point in time once again, only three spots have been claimed in the East: 1) Bloomsburg (12-6) 17-9 2) Kutztown (12-6) 15-11 3) West Chester (9-10) 14-12 The bottom half of the field is still up for grabs, with four teams playing musical chairs
for the final three positions. Those teams are Lock Haven (9-10) 14-12, M illersville (9-10) 12-14, Shippensburg (8-10) 12-14 and East Stroudsburg (8-10) 11-14. I believe the last team in will be Shippensburg, who will go up against a WCU team at home who they have already beaten once and a Bloomsburg team on the road who they were narrowly edged by seven points in the first matchup. This being said, here is my projec ted order of finish: 4) Shippensburg (10-10) 14-14 5) M illersville (10-10) 13-14 6) Lock Haven (9-11) 14-13 As for my representatives that will come from the east, my gut reac tion is West Chester and Bloomsburg. Bloom will avenge the regular season ending loss to the R aiders but beating them in the playoffs and earn the right to host the final four at home behind a balanced attack which is led by Junior Alyssa Mack who averages 10.6 PPG and dishes out the rock as well with a team high 59 assists. West Chester still has pieces lef t in the cabinet lef t from the Atlantic Region and PSAC Final Four appearance season a year ago, led by Sophomore Destiny Jefferson who paces this R ams squad with 15.9 PPG. IUP will defeat the Golden R ams and Edinboro will avenge an early season loss to Bloomsburg and advance to the final. I n the final game, IUP will defeat Edinboro to secure the automatic qualification into the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament. Check back in the nex t time for a preview of the NCAA Tournament!
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