OCTOBER 28, 2016
VOL 44, NO.5
Faculty Strike
What a Week at Cal U....
Queen Lakijai Celebrates with her mother
Kings & Queens with Pres. Jones
Presidential Inauguration
Students Supporting Their Professors
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Pennsylvania professors agree to contact, end strike
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The union representing striking professors at 14 Pennsylvania state universities, including California University of Pennsylvania, reached a tentative contract agreement Friday and immediately ended a walkout that was in its third day. Both sides thanked Gov. Tom Wolf for helping to end the impasse, which had disrupted classes for over 100,000 students. “We are relieved to have an agreement that preserves quality public higher education in Pennsylvania and allows our members to get back into the classroom where they belong,” said union president Kenneth Mash. The new contract provides raises for all employees but also requires them to pick up a greater share of their health care costs. It must now go to the full union membership for ratification. “Today is an opportunity for a fresh start,” said Chancellor Frank T. Brogan. “Throughout this process, our students have been remarkably patient, and they should be applauded. Now, we look forward
to making sure the rest of the year ends strong for them and for our talented faculty.” Professors walked off the job Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, after the union turned down what the university said was its last contract offer. Union spokeswoman Kathryn Morton said faculty had made concessions on salary and benefits in return for the university system withdrawing proposed contract changes that faculty had opposed. It said it would provide details at a later time. The union represents more than 5,000 faculty and coaches at the state-run universities: Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and West Chester. Penn State, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh and Lincoln University — schools that receive large state appropriations and offer in-state tuition — were not affected. Striking instructors said they did not strike solely
for health benefits or salary, but also to preserve the quality of education for students by supporting faculty at every level of pay and experience. One provision withdrawn by the university system would have required temporary faculty to teach an additional class each semester. The Pennsylvania state system is one of the nation’s largest public university systems. State funding, $444 million this year, is about the same as it was 17 years ago, even as full-time enrollment has risen more than 10 percent. It was the first strike in the system’s 34-year history.
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Students join union faculty members during the strike on Oct. 19
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Geraldine M. Jones inaugurated as university president By Monica Flickinger, Staff Writer
Geraldine M. Jones is inaugurated as the seventh president of California University of Pennsylvania. California University of Pennsylvania made history as they inducted the university’s first female and person of color president on Friday afternoon, Oct. 14, in the midst of tension as union faculty members from across the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education faced a possible strike if negotiations for agreement on a new contract were not met. Geraldine M. Jones was officially inducted into the office of California University of Pennsylvania’s presidency after four years as the interim president. Jones has held the title of president since April 7. Chancellor Frank T. Brogan, responsible for the investiture of the seventh Cal U president, was missing from the event due to attempts at negotiations in Harrisburg with the union representing faculty of
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the 14 state run educational systems. The strike and mention of negotiations, were present within the ceremonial induction of Jones. The tone of the message of congratulations offered to Jones by Professor Barbara Hess, the Cal U chapter president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, foreshadowed what was to come after the ceremony ended. Beginning at three in the afternoon, set to take place outside Steele Hall as the inauguration ceremony was ending, students and faculty demonstrated for the union. The faculty and students held signs advocating for negotiations to be made without the necessity for the impending strike, which had been
scheduled to begin on Oct. 19. Among those demonstrating immediately following the processional at the end of the inauguration were faculty members that were involved in the ceremony, including Hess. Hess, in her greetings to the president, spoke about how relieved the faculty are to “finally have a president in place.” “Who is fighting for our students except for us?” said Hess in her speech. She went on to say in regards to Jones, “We wait to see your vision. We wait to see your leadership.” The potential strike did not directly affect the ceremonial schedule or the ability for professors to celebrate the occasion alongside of Ms. Jones. Mary Popovich, an adjunct professor at California University of Pennsylvania and a candidate running for state representative, was among those dressed in academic gowns while demonstrating after the ceremony. “We’re proud to celebrate the inauguration of President Jones and this is meant to send a message to the board” said Popovich. “It’s sad that it takes away from this joyous occasion. We’re advocating for our students,” said Popovich. “Nobody wants to strike.” The attitude of Jones was not altered by what was going on outside of Steele Hall, where the event was held. During her inaugural speech, Jones spoke about plans to help take away some of the financial burdens that students face. “Today, as we begin a new chapter in California’s history, I ask our Cal U community to help clear their path,” said Jones. “A new initiative, Rising to the Future, calls us to invest in a brighter tomorrow for our students. The Rising to the Future fund will supplement our current scholarship initiatives.” Jones plans to raise one million dollars as part of this fund. She said that she is confident that the goal can be met by “generous donors” and that she is confident enough that she is “making the first gift to the Rising to the Future fund.” Jones made no comment in her remarks about the potential events of the next week.
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The inauguration ceremony for Cal U President Geraldine M. Jones, held on Oct. 14, begins with an academic procession that includes dignitaries, deans and faculty. Photo by: Mikayla DiCesare
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Third presidential debate night brings in a rowdy crowd By April Pfrogner, Staff Writer
A small, but rowdy, crowd gathered at Eberly Hall on Oct. 19 for the third presidential debate. Students chattered about political issues in the moments leading up to the start of the debate. Many said they were there because to get a clear message of what each candidate was planning on doing for America. Proudly wearing a Hillary Clinton T-shirt, Marshall Craig, a senior history major, said Secretary Clinton was going to win the debate and the election. “She has a lot of experience and her Blue Chip medical insurance program is one of her great accomplishments,” he said. An avid fan of her achievements with foreign relations, Craig said she is far more capable than Donald Trump when it comes to handling foreign affairs. “She’s also a great advocate for human rights,” Craig added. The topics for the third debate were: debt and
entitlements, immigration, the economy, The Supreme Court, foreign hot spots, and fitness to be president. Seth Shirley, a freshman sports management major, also expects Clinton to win the election. “I am watching the debate hoping to learn more about both candidates’ plans for our country,” Shirley said. Fed up with the back and forth between the two about who is worse, Shirley said he just wanted to hear them discuss the issues. “I want a president who works to improve the country and makes it safer. I am concerned about the debt, Isis and national security,” he said. When the topic of “fitness to be president” came up, the majority of students laughed out loud at Donald Trump’s responses. One student sat off to the side of the crowd, proudly wearing his Trump hat.
Alexis Thompson, a junior political science major, arrived early eager to hear what the candidates had to say about economics and possible help for college students. Feeling that neither candidate cares very much about anyone but themselves, she said, “I’m undecided so far. I think Hillary will probably win although I feel that either way it goes, the American people will be left out in the cold.” Coming into the debate Clinton had a significant lead over Trump in national polls, according to CNN, and the third debate didn’t do much to move the needle for either candidate. Nov. 8 is Election Day. Pennsylvania polls open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.
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Author of “Concussion” speaks at Cal U By Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor
As part of the Noss Lecture Series, author Jeanne Marie Laskas visited California University of Pennsylvania last night to talk about her process for writing Concussion. Laskas admitted that she does not consider herself to be a sports writer or a science writer, which was surprising given the topic of Concussion. When Laskas first began researching she explained that the hardest part was untangling everything. She gave an example of her process by explaining that when she was looking into the brain of a deceased NFL player, which was supposed to be at Boston University it was actually located somewhere in West Virginia. In order to fully understand the story from Dr. Bennet Omalu’s side, Laskas had interviewed him for years. On top of interviews, Laskas traveled with Omalu to Nigeria and met his family. She discovered that two large influences in Omalu’s life were his father and Dr. Wecht. Laskas stated that due to his father being so overbearing Omalu felt like he had to do good work in his life because his father told him that he had to. Further into his life, Omalu went on to work for Dr. Wecht, who was even more overbearing than his father, but embodied what Bennet was looking for in
America. Laskas explained that both Omalu’s father and Dr. Wecht believed in Omalu and gave him the permission he needed to seek the truth. At the end of the book talk, Laskas was open to questions from the audience. There were many questions ranging from advice to students to questions about criticisms Laskas received about the book topic and ending with questions about the actors chosen for the movie. When asked about what Dr. Omalu is doing now, Laskas informed the crowd that he is currently working to figure out if there is something chemical occurring in the brain as to why some people with depression commit suicide and some do not. She also informed that crowd that she will only continue to write about this topic if more information begins to come forward. To finish up the question and answer session Laskas offered two pieces of advice. The first piece of advice was for the writers in the audience. “The main thing is to stop listening to the people who tell you that you can’t do this for a living or to do something more practical. There is something everywhere for writers. Immerse yourself in it. Everyone is always looking for who the new writers are
and who the new voices are.” offered Laskas. The final piece of advice that Laskas shared was for the athletic trainers in the room, “The only thing I can say is keep an open mind and listen. Be the kind of almost parental figure for the people. Be straightforward and honest and open to new information. Be open to new ideas.” Following the question and answer session, Laskas met with members of the audience and signed copies of Concussion for them. Sophomore, athletic training major, Brianna Frable shared her thoughts on the lecture after the show. “I thought she was very subtle with her work as well as humble with what she accomplished with having her work made into a movie all while not being an author that typically writes about sports or science,” Frable said. When all was said and done, many of those who were in attendance were glad they were able to have this experience.
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Albums of the
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By Dan Carmichael Cal Times Contributor
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Joanne – Lady Gaga Lady Gaga, a name that is well known in most households at this point, has just released her fifth studio album. You may know her from her first couple pop albums, her acting career on American Horror Story, or her recent work with Tony Bennett. Lady Gaga has been fairly outspoken about everything she does not agree with in life. At one point over the past couple years, she decided that she did not like the way the music industry wanted her to create her music. She eventually decided to take a break from the pop genre, which is when she worked with Tony Bennett on the jazz album, “Cheek to Cheek.” “Joanne” is a very different album than what many people are probably used to from her. I know I was extremely surprised with the sound I heard after playing this album a couple times. In some instances, this album sounded like a very subtle, soft rock album with a hint of country mixed in. Other songs drew closer to the typical “pop” sound. The biggest example of this is the only single released prior to the album, “Perfect Illusion.” For a causal music fan, you should be able to toss this record on and vibe throughout its 40 minute run time. For the die-hard Lady Gaga fans, you may have trouble with this album since it does not entirely showcase what she used to produce. She has clearly left the dance club scene to make music that is more genuine and it is easily heard. I am among the listeners that had trouble really grasping this album just because I expected a much louder, electronic sound. In the end, what I got was a clean, well produced album. Though I do enjoy the album, I think Lady Gaga still needs to find her groove in this genre before she releases something that tops her first three albums.
Average Critic Rating: 65/100 My Rating: 75/100
The Beautiful Game – Vulfpeck Vulfpeck is an American funk group that was created in 2011. They generally try to create their recorded music as if they are playing it live. Their sound is raw and unique. The band has four EP’s and two studio albums. Their first studio album was incredible from start to finish. I was not as excited with “The Beautiful Game.” This most recent album has its highs and its lows. For me, it just has a little too many lows for me to have really gotten into it. I will always give Vulfpeck the benefit of the doubt since their music is much more complex and others. I do appreciate the general funk sound you get with every track that you pass through. Vibrant horns and catchy bass lines keep you moving from song to song. I found their first studio album to have hit song after hit song. In time, their newest album will most likely grow on me and probably on their fans as well. I had the chance to see Vulfpeck in the Summer and what I saw in their hour long set left me speechless. The group is energetic and incredibly talented. The band members are so versatile that they can shift from instrument to instrument with ease. The highlight of the show was Joe Dart who plays bass. He took a few solos throughout the show and did things that I have never seen done by a bass player. Whether you find a liking for this new album or the band as a whole, I encourage anyone that gets a chance to see a live performance by them to jump on it immediately. Beware, their shows tend to turn into a dance party.
Average Critic Rating: N/A My Rating: 72/100
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One Ring, 10 Acts! Circus performs exciting show at Cal U By Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor The California University of Pennyslvania Convocation Center was transformed into a one ring circus attraction for both the students and the public to enjoy on Oct. 19. Beginning at 6 p.m., those in attendance were able to enjoy free balloon animals, face painting and friendly clown sightings in the lobby of the Convocation Center before the circus festivities began. All activities that occurred during the pre-event were produced by students at Cal U. Volunteers from the Theatre department dressed up as clowns to hand out balloon animals, made by the Assistant Director of Recreational Services Tom Hasbrouck’s mother, to the many excited children that filled the lobby. Art major, McKena Dunn, also took part in the pre-circus fun by offering those in attendance a variety of face painting designs. “I had a lot of fun making the poster and talking to the kids,” shared Dunn. “I think it was a great turnout. That was the first time I ever did face painting so it was a new challenge. I think the kids really enjoyed that aspect on the pre-show.” As 7 p.m. rolled around, everybody found their spots in the stadium seats with anticipation for the show to begin. Many children were excited to be able to line up right around the stage border and sit in the closest seats to the performers. The Cincinnati Circus Company performed a variety of high energy acts such as juggling, magic, aerial acrobats and low flying trapeze. “For what Cal can bring in, it was a really great show. We’ve never had something like this before for homecoming and it was really nice to have a big event like this,” senior Megan Cook exclaimed. Following their performance, the circus team invited people to come into the ring to talk and take photos with them. As students and families left the Convocation Center many had nothing but nice
A Cincinnati Circus Company performer brings young audience members into the act during the Oct. 19 show in the Cal U Convocation Center. things to say as they discussed what they had just witnessed. This event was the midway point for this week’s homecoming festivities. Tonight at 9pm the Underground Café is hosting a 90s themed band, Nine Deeez Nite, in the Performance Center inside
of the Natali Student Center. Nine Deeez Nite has performed at Penn State’s THON, UCONN and Villanova. Be sure to check out their upbeat and interactive performance for a chance to win some throwback prizes and relive you childhood.
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HOMECOMING
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Halloween costume protocol 2016
What you wear to the party makes a statement and can be labeled ‘offensive’ By: Angel Funk , Contributor
With Halloween approaching quickly, what you’re going to be wearing is on everyone’s mind. Harley Quinn and clown costumes are predicted to be the most popular this year but have you ever thought there's something you shouldn’t be wearing on Halloween. Whether it’s dressing up as a Native American person or participating in “blackface,” are just a few of the things you should think about before putting it on your body. Every year it becomes more apparent. Many people don’t quite understand what's wrong with dressing up as a different race, native peoples, or as a terrorist group. The issue with these costumes is people don’t think that they hurt anyone. By putting on brown face paint and calling yourself “Ray Rice” not only do offend an entire group of people but you’re participating in cultural appropriation. No one thinks that when they put on a Native American warrior costume, you’re offending a group of individuals whose very essence are built on this clothing. Some of these costumes carry even darker meanings behind them. With the threat of ISIS lingering, outfits labeled “terrorist” are popping up at Halloween stores and even on Walmart’s website. These costumes depict typical Arab or Sheikh dress, both now the stereotypical depiction of a “terrorist.” Not only is this stereotype being exploited by these seemingly innocent costumes but it’s detrimental to the culture they represent. This Halloween, take careful consideration of what you wear. Just because you are directly offending someone or a group of people doesn’t make it any less offensive. Be courteous of what you wear this Halloween.
Costumes depicting zombies from the “Walking Dead” television series (above) Photos/Jeff Helsel and a variety of looks on display at the San Diego Comic Con.
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They’re here!?!? “Creepy Clown” sightings reported around Cal U campus By Joshua Proud, Contributor Clowns have graced the presence of California University of Pennsylvania this October. Many students are spreading the word of clown sightings and chasings. There was speculation that a clown chased two Cal U students away from campus on to Third Street towards town. When asked about this incident the students denied comment and asked to remain anonymous. Clown sightings have been reported across the United States of America, and it is not being taken lightly anymore. These clown sightings and reportings have been going on across America for the past year. Many Americans were able to capture photos of clowns. The photos and informative messages to the public have gone viral. There were other clown sightings reported on the Cal U campus and close by. Cal U speech pathology major Margaret Cochran had something to say about the
clowns. “I saw those two boys in masks on campus, but I don’t think that counts. I’m all for a good scare but not if they’re luring children.” California University Assistant Police Chief Michael P. Miles urges students to report clown sightings and call 911. Officer Miles insists that these clown sightings are just a hoax, and that this is not just a California Borough worry, but also a nationwide concern. Mr. Miles says police will respond to clown reportings and that the streets are constantly patrolled. If reported in a timely manner it would not be hard to find and detain a clown. Cal U student public relations major Kate Wankel told sources she heard there was a clown sighting in the Vulcan Village apartments near campus. “No, I did not hear of any sightings of clowns up in Vulcan,” Officer Miles said. “I only heard of one so far and
that was today. The clown was spotted down by the beer distributor but no one reported it in time.” Officer Miles feels that the clowns are just students messing around, and that people are just uncomfortable and scared of them. Mr. Miles used the metaphor explaining that these clowns are like children throwing rocks at cars. It could just be kids throwing rocks but once a car comes at the right time it becomes a problem. Officer Miles believes that students should not fear the clowns because he feels that the campus and borough police do a good job at patrolling the area and that it is safe. Students should not hesitate to report the clowns so that the incident can be dealt with accordingly.
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Underground Cafe goes back to the 90’s with Nine Deez Nite By Briana Hendriksen, Staff Writer The Underground Café went back to the 1990’s on Oct. 20 when feature artist, Nine Deeez Nite took the Natali Performance Center stage. The club, known for their weekly open mic nights, stepped away from the typical event and let the tribute band perform a two-hour long set filled with dancing and hit songs from the 90s. The cover band from New Jersey consists of four members, Corey Markowitz (vocal and keys), Pete Gelber (drums and percussion), Tom Farinaro (guitar and vocals) and Charlie Busacca (bass and vocals). They have opened up for the band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, performed at MetLife stadium prior to a New York Giants game, and at Penn State’s THON. They are currently performing gigs at weddings, private parties and college campuses just like Cal U. “We really love doing colleges and those bigger theater and stadium gigs,” Markowitz said. “They’re always fun.” Nine Deeez Nite enjoys taking their audience on a nostalgic trip back to the 90s with covers ranging from Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls all the way to Nirvana and Oasis. Aside from just music, the band also brings with them free
Super Nintendo and SEGA “Nine Deeez Arcade” games that the audience can play throughout the night while others are enjoying the hit songs they remember from their childhood. Another aspect of the tribute bands show is that they love to include a segment called “Nine Deeez Trivia” into their set. This is where audience members answer one question from a topic of their choice including television, movies, music, and entertainment or pop culture. When questions were answered correctly, the contestant could win authentic prizes straight from the nineties, including beanie babies, VHS tapes, and action figures. When asked what made the four childhood friends start a 90s tribute band almost six years ago, the answer was simple. “We missed the 90’s,” Busacca said. “Now it’s a big thing, because it’s not just the music,” Farinaro added. “We love to play the video games, and we love the pop culture of it. So we decided ‘Hey, let’s bring this back.” The band could have easily paid tribute to another decade, but the hit songs from the 90’s are what stood out to them
the most. “I think it’s what we heard most,” Gelber said. “We know it the most and It’s when we grew up.” With the same original four members since the start of the band, the question that received the biggest response of the night was what their favorite part about performing together was. “There’s nothing better than traveling around with your friends, having fun and that’s what we do for a living,” Busacca said. “We get to play music for a living, so it’s potentially always good to get up in the morning and go to work,” Gelber added. We may not live in the 90s anymore, but with the tribute band like Nine Deeez Nite it is easy to get lost in the music. Thursday night gave Cal U students an opportunity to reminisce on old memories, which is what made this special night at The Underground Café unlike any other.
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Drag show attracts large crowd Photos by Rachael McKriger
By James Rudolph, Contributor Pink’s “Raise Your Glass” blasted as drag queen Lola Lacroix walked out on stage in front of hundreds of applauding students at the Performance Center on Tuesday night, October 18. A drag show was held during the Homecoming celebrations last week and was hosted by Lola Lacroix, a famous drag performer out of Pittsburgh who performs in many different places, ranging from Chicago to Australia. Lacroix had been through this before as this is her second time at Cal U. She performed at other universities as well, including Slippery Rock, IUP, and Pitt Bradford. Preparing for a night of glamour, hilarity and heavy eye-make up Lacroix asked the crowd, “Are you easily offended?” Lacroix interacted with the crowd by asking questions like sexual preference to which audience members would raise their hands in response. After jokes and snarky remarks, she prepared for the
Host Lola Lacroix
next act by introducing the next performer. Lacroix performed with 5 other drag queens, some coming from local areas. One act, Trans-gender performer Danyell Vasquez originally came from the Akron area in Ohio. Each performer went on for 2 acts, each act consisting of a dance and a song. The drag queens performed on stage and on the floor in front of the stage, with the audience members separated down the middle. Each performer boasted their own unique and elaborate outfits for each act. During one act, performer Shantel Cummings stripped down from a Rigby costume from “The Regular Show” onesie to a dress, and performer Alexa B. Morgen came on as Freddy Krueger. A few of the performers showed unique acrobatic acts. Some of the drag queens pulled off flips, cartwheels and splits in tight dresses and heels. Audience members would pull out bills from their pockets and the performers came by and took them. The crowd itself was involved with the show at some points. Lacroix and a few of the performers would ask various questions, crack jokes and tell the audience about other performing experiences they have. Lacroix even informed the crowd that Vasquez performed her whole act while sick with the flu. One male audience member ran out of the Performance Center after Lacroix joked about stalking him on Facebook and contacting him on Snapchat, but ran back in a few moments after. One male audience member was singled out the entire show. Lacroix sat on his lap and told him that she would contact him through social media. After Lacroix’s final act, she had the student pick up bills of money off the ground as she watched him bend down. The audience had a variety of experience with drag shows, some frequent drag shows while others experienced their first drag show. Two members of the audience were 12-year-old girls and Lacroix said they were her youngest audience members ever.
Jazz Drag Show performer Audience members came to the performance for numerous reasons. Some came for comedy, some for pageantry and some came for the dancing and entertainment. One student, Emma Frazier, said she was simply bored and thought it would be fun. Regardless of desire to attend, the audience and the performers left thoroughly entertained and in high spirits. Lacroix said she enjoyed performing here and would again. Even during the performance, she said, “This is one of the best organized drag shows at a college.”
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An interview with a Trump supporter
By Zachary Filtz, Staff Writer
It goes without saying we are living in a contentious election. Riots, protests, sub-political movements, and the mass media gone under fire of public opinion are some of the issues one take from this. While I and this newspaper do not serve a party in terms of news writing, the Opinion section gives students a voice to show attitudes for both sides. In September, a contributor wrote a “Case for Clinton” article, but as a contributor, we have yet to seek any pro-third-party or any pro-Trump articles as of this school year. As a longtime Cal Times contributor, it is my hope to see opinion articles from *all* ends of the spectrum. Hence, you will find a verbatim with California University of Pennsylvania student April Pfrogner. 1. What year are you at Cal U? I am a junior, studying Journalism 2. Of whom have you traditionally voted? Are you registered with that party? I’ve been a Republican and voted Republican for more than 20 years. [Pfrogner is a returning Cal U student].
3. How do you currently feel about the candidate of whom you are voting? Yeah, Trump all the way. I feel that although Trump is not the traditional candidate and not the most likeable candidate, he [still] has my vote. The accusations against him and the [2005 Access Hollywood] video that was released tell me that he has a problem with his relationships with women, but the accusations against Hillary are, by far, much more serious and downright frightening. To me, she is a criminal. I knew that long before this election cycle and before WikiLeaks. I knew this in the 1990s during the Bill Clinton era. The fact that those emails are in the hands of WikiLeaks is unbelievable. No one knows the people who have gotten their hands on classified information thanks to her. The fact that she deleted 32,000 of them tells me she has serious issues. I think the recent accusations against Trump by those five women are false. The timing is just too convenient, as one of those women has already been debunked. They found that she was tied to the Clinton Foundation.
Trump is the only one of the candidates who will bring true change. He is also not a politician, and I like that. 4. Do you dislike the stigma that some folks in the media have tried to associate hate with Donald Trump? Yes. We are being called bigots and racists. 5. If Trump never joined the Republican Party and instead ran as an independent, would you be interested in Trump, or the other person filling the Republican seat? I’d probably vote for a Republican instead of Trump. 6. And finally, regarding question 5: Why or why not? I am a core Republican. I like smaller government, I am pro-gun and pro-life. I want lower taxes across the board. I [also] want our borders protected. However, the fact that Trump used to be a Democrat and then he had considered being a third party candidate concerns me. I hope if he’s elected, he sticks with the Republicans’ core issues. 76985 If he doesn’t, I would not vote for him in 2020.
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Cal U Students Voice Opinions on Presidential Candidates, Issues By Cameron King, Staff Writer The official Cal U College Republicans organization on campus conducted a flash poll on both Oct. 11 and 13 of 2016, approaching students with very two simple, yet significant questions: “which presidential candidate are you planning on voting for”, and “which issue do you feel is the most significant in this election?” The first topic, offering a fair vote, highlighted the main tickets in the 2016 race, including Republican Donald J. Trump, Democrat Hillary Clinton, Libertarian Gary Johnson, and Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein. Though offering no write-in, some students had the occasional tendency to deviate away from the four main choices, nevertheless, sometimes scratching in a makeshift write-in, or leaving the proposition blank in its entirety. The second topic, outlining what issue was the most important to them, offered an absolute write-in option rather than a traditional selection of standard issues. Though difficult in resulting the final statistics at the close of the poll, this option allowed students to reference what they find most touching to them in this election. Whether it’d be something as traditional as “the economy”, or a position a bit more specified in terms of focus, like “Clinton’s Emails”, students possessed the ability to hit every base as they saw fit. The polling was entirely unanimous, and though certain demographics were not intentionally approached, all areas were hit suitably out of the total 227 ballots cast. The highest turnout seen at the ballot box occurred on Tuesday during common hour, and the evening of Thursday during the Underground Café. The results of the poll were quite spread, but the final math concluded that with 106 votes, Donald J. Trump claimed victory with nearly half the vote at 47 percent. Hillary Clinton, with a 16-point deficit, reached a total of 70 votes claiming 31 percent of the electorate. Gary Johnson coined a comfortable 10% total, with 23 votes, despite his third-party status, with Dr. Jill Stein only receiving a three percent slice, with seven percentof the votes, falling behind the “other” category, including both ballots with no vote at all or a makeshift write-in, which reached a nine
percent total at 21 votes. The statistics recorded from the issue topic were broken into two different fragments: what issues were the most pressing, and which candidate was found best to handle those issues? Per these numbers, the economy was finalized to be the most important issue – divided up at 22 percent with 51 votes. Using the information from the first topical question on candidate preference, it was found that 61 percent of those that considered the economy to be the top issue felt that Trump
would handle it best, whereas only 25 percent found that Clinton would – meanwhile, 12 percent Johnson and two percent Stein followed in suit. The second most important issue landed with a tie – immigration and national security, both claiming 26 votes apiece – 11 percent apart and 22 percent, in total. Hitting on immigration, specifically, Trump claimed a stronger appeal in this category, receiving an astonishing 81 percent of the vote in this category. Clinton received a small touch with 15 percent, in comparison, Johnson secured 12 percent, and Stein claimed zero. National security, likewise, was claimed by Trump with 72 percent insisting he’d handle it best. Clinton received a smaller margin of 16 percent, Johnson at eight percent, and Stein at four percent. Following the “no vote” count with 27 separate ballots, Education was the third most important specified issue, at 15 votes and seven percent overall. This time, students recognized Clinton on
top in this category, claiming she would handle education in the United States best, citing an impressive 87 percent of the vote. Trump followed this with only 13 percent, while Jonson and Stein made no strides in this segment. Other hot issues that didn’t make the top three include that of healthcare, energy, climate, constitutional rights, social issues, and foreign policy. Certain highlights of interest can be drawn from each of these issues, though. Constitutional rights, for instance, received 10 total votes – Trump claiming 100 percent of those votes. On foreign policy, with 11 votes, Trump and Johnson tied, both with 36 percent – an interesting statistic being that Johnson, a lesser-known, thirdparty candidate is trouncing Clinton, a major party nominee. Climate change, known to some in the Democratic Party as the “#1 issue facing our nation and world today”, received a mere five votes, 100 percent of them directed at Clinton. Oddly enough, though, students claimed that “Clinton’s Emails” were more important in this race than climate change, receiving seven total votes. The overall results found in this polling are quite interesting, nevertheless. It displays a solid percentage of the thoughts and feelings that students of all stripes have regarding this presidential election race, and it is both significant and beneficiary that we outline these positions. Though we all think differently as students, it is forever important that we embrace an ideologically diverse society, because at the end of the day, if anything, its existence recognizes that democracy is alive and well in this country. In courtesy of providing this data, let it be known that the Cal U College Republicans organization meets every Monday, 9PM, at Manderino Library, Room 408, to discuss studies like this, general politics, current events, and more.
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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange’s Internet Access Cut By April Pfrogner, Staff Writer
Julian Assange is an Australian computer programmer, publisher and journalist. He is the Editor-In-Chief of the organization WikiLeaks, which he founded in 2006. He has been residing in London since 2012, where he claimed asylum with the Ecuadorian Embassy to avoid extradition over sexual assault allegations. Wikileaks is the source of all the recent claims that Hillary Clinton committed treason, violated the Espionage Act and also participated in “pay for play” with the FBI. He has also released via Wikileaks portions of Hillary Clinton’s private speeches to donors which portray her as being two faced. She says one thing to the public but changes her tune when she is speaking to donors. The emails that have been released are said to be part of the 33,000 that Clinton admitted to destroying. The FBI director, James Comey, has
recently said that no charges were going to be filed and that the FBI found no wrongdoing on Clinton’s part. The perplexing part of it all is that the FBI gave immunity to five people associated with the deleting of the emails yet no one was charged with a crime. In the wake of these releases from Wikileaks, it will be interesting to see if Comey regrets clearing her. Other releases contain emails from top Clinton aides in which they insult African Americans, Latinos, Pennsylvania and Ohio white voters, Catholics and Evangelical Christians. Releases from Wikileaks began at the beginning of October. It is being referred to “The October Surprise.” Congressional Republicans have expressed outrage about Comey’s decision. They also requested the FBI turn over its documents from the investigation, which were released on Oct. 16.
Ecuador cut off Assange’s internet connection on Oct. 16, shortly after the release of Clinton’s three speeches to Goldman Sachs. Rumors that he is dead are circulating because a strange “deadman’s keys” were posted on Twitter Oct. 16, which are supposedly the encryption keys that Assange would have triggered by his death. They are files that include sensitive information. The Clinton camp has stated that Wikileaks is not credible and that the Russians are responsible for the leaks. The Obama administration formally accused Russia about a week ago of trying to interfere in the election, there has been intense speculation about whether President Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to conduct a retaliatory cyberstrike.
“Because She Did, We Can” Campaign - Oct. 31-Nov. 4 After almost 100 years of advocating and campaigning, white women finally were able to vote in the 1920 election. In 1965, African American women were finally granted the right to vote. In order to celebrate the women of the past and recognize the great strides they made, the Women’s Center and Women’s Studies Department are collaborating to present these women in the “Because She Did, We Can” Campaign. Posters of women who advocated for women’s rights, including the right to vote, will be on display around campus. As well, events will be held encompassing issues regarding women, politics, and voting. The week’s events include:
Monday, October 31st 9 am, Vulcan Theater, Iron Jawed Angels 11:30 am to 2 pm, Informative Table on the Candidates Tuesday, November 1st 9:30 am, Vulcan Theater, A History of Voting Rights
11 am, Vulcan Theater, Iron Jawed Angels 11:30 am to 2 pm, Informative Table on the Candidates Wednesday, November 2nd
Candidates Friday, November 4th 2 pm, Vulcan Theater, Iron Jawed Angels
2 pm, Vulcan Theater, Iron Jawed Angels
11:30 am to 2 pm, Informative Table on the Candidates
11:30 am to 2 pm, Informative Table on the Candidates
For more information, please email womenscenter@calu.edu.
7 to 9 pm, Natali Student Center 117, Debate Bingo with I AM THAT GIRL Thursday, November 3rd 12:30 pm, Duda Hall 116, Panel Discussion on the Candidates’ Stances on
Women’s Rights 11 am, Vulcan Theater, Iron Jawed Angels 11:30 am to 2 pm, Informative Table on the
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Vulcans get decisive victories against PSAC foes By Daniel Beeck, Sports Editor
Coming into Saturday’s contest at home against a Gannon University team that had never beaten the Vulcans, California had all the confidence in the world. After getting a much needed win against a Clarion team on the road, this game had a lot more riding on it due to the regional rankings being released just a few days later. A strange 0-0 score all the way through to the second quarter soon changed, after Nick Grissom found the end zone from 12 yards out. Gannon would then answer right back with a 3-yard run of their own, however, right before halftime, Keir would connect with Luke Smorey to make the scoreboard read 14-7 going into the break. The second half would read seem like a completely different game, as California would score three more times to pull into the drivers seat. Quarterback Michael Keir couldn’t get the passing game started early, as he threw four interceptions in the contest, tying his season total. When Keir began heating up, he connected with his favorite target, Garry Brown, and somewhere between his nine catches on the day, Brown set the all-time school record for receptions with 172 career catches. Brown also tallied 95 receiving yards along with one touchdown on the day. California would allow Gannon to run past their strong defense only twice on Saturday, putting up the Golden Knight’s two scores on the ground. Keir & Co. would score three times through the
California, now ranked #2 in the region, takes on the Merc yhurst Lakers this weekend as they attempt to move to 8-0 on the year. air, getting the receivers involved, along with John Franklin III making his name known as well. California would only allow 143 passing yards, while Michael Keir threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns. A 35-14 victory would move California to a 7-0 record on the season, and a number two
spot in the newly released NCAA Division II regional rankings. The Vulcans will have to take on Mercyhurst University this weekend on the road, against a team that wreaks havoc against California in similar situations. The game will be aired live on CUTVSports1 via YouTube, along with a live-stream thanks to 91.9 WCAL.
Cal U drops contest at Gannon, 2-1
By Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director
Despite tying the score in the 76th minute, the Vulcans suffered a 2-1 loss at Gannon in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) action on Tuesday night. With the loss, the California University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team falls to 2-10-3 overall with all 15 games in league play. Meanwhile, Gannon improves to 9-4-3 this season behind an 8-4-2 mark in conference action. The Lady Knights took a 1-0 lead just over two minutes into the game when Emily Cekella scored on a header from 10 yards out. Gannon nearly
added to its lead in the 56th minute when a shot attempt deflected off the crossbar. The Vulcans tied the score at the 75:21-mark when junior Michaela Colon (Montgomery Village, Md./Gaithersburg), who was making her sixth appearance as a field player this year, recorded a goal on a deflection following a cross by sophomore Olivia Bryan (Brecksville, Ohio/Brecksville-Broadview Heights). Gannon responded just over four minutes later when Amberlynn Kegler scored the gamewinning goal from 25 yards out in the 80th minute. Senior goalkeeper Meghan Jayes (New Albany,
Ohio/New Albany) registered five saves in the losing effort. Gannon finished with an 11-4 shot advantage, as Cal U tallied all of its shots in the second half. The Lady Knights also posted a 3-0 edge in corner kicks. The Vulcans close out the season on Saturday, Oct. 29, when they travel to face Lock Haven at 12:30 p.m.
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Men’s Soccer posts shutout at Shippensburg, 1-0 By Davey Fitzpatrick, Sports Information
The Vulcans recorded their fifth shutout of the season and moved into a tie for sixth place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) standings on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 victory at Shippensburg. With the win, the California University of Pennsylvania improve to 9-5-1 overall behind a 5-4-1 mark in conference action. The Vulcans are tied with East Stroudsburg for sixth place in the PSAC standings with 16 points and each school has one league game left in the regular season. The top-six schools at the end of the year qualify for the league tournament, which three teams have already clinched post-season berths. Meanwhile the Raiders fall to 5-11 overall and 2-8 in league play. The game remained scoreless in the first half despite a combined 15 shots between the two teams. The Vulcans broke the scoreless tie in the 79th minute when senior Elliot Taylor (Monaca, Pa./Central Valley)headed the ball into the back of the net on a throw-in from sophomore Eric Campbell (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek). The Raiders out-shot the Vulcans by a 5-4 margin in the second half but were unable to register a goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Lucas Exner (Horstmar, Germany/Pascal-Gymnasium) recorded three saves while playing all 90 minutes to earn
Freshman Cooper Amos makes a move up the field against the M illersville Marauders on Oc tober 8. his eighth career shutout. Shippensburg goalkeeper Evan Raimist collected seven saves in the losing effort. The Vulcans held a 17-7 shot advantage and also posted a 6-2 edge in corner kicks. Cal U closes out the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 29, when it travels to face Lock Haven at 2:30 p.m.
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At h l e t e S p ot l i g h t Meghan jayes Class: Senior Major: Middle Level Education (Social Studies) Hometown: New Albany, Ohio High School: New Albany
Closing out her final games as a California Vulcan, Meghan Jayes has registered 101 saves, only allowing 21 goals through 14 games. Jayes has a save percentage of 1.45 goals this season, as the Vulcans possess a 2-10-3 record going into their final game against Lock Haven.
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