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Cal U Celebrates Black History Month Cal U Public Relations
A variety of service projects in February will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cal U plans a series of events in February to celebrate Black History Month and to encourage volunteer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Events during “Black History Through the Decades” are open to the public. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Activities begin with a kickoff event at 11 a.m. Jan. 29 in the Performance Center. Joe Webb, a motivational speaker, trainer, coach, entrepreneur and mentor, will deliver a presentation, “Walking Both Sides of the Street: The Road to Academic Success.” Webb grew up in group homes and foster care and will discuss the value of higher education. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is pursuing a doctoral degree in higher education administration. The presentation is sponsored by the Office of Social Equity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education. The annual Soul Food Luncheon/Dinner will be held Feb. 6 in the Gold Rush Culinary Center inside the Natali Student Center. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $8.25 for lunch and $10.60 for dinner for those not on a meal plan. Menu items will be created from recipes contributed by members of the Cal U community. Soul food is a term used for an ethnic cuisine traditionally prepared and eaten by African Americans of the southern United States. “The luncheon-dinner has become a very popular tradition that is truly a highlight event of our Black History Month celebration,” said Sheleta CamardaWebb, director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education. “Members of campus have become more and more involved, giving this a personalized Cal U flavor. “Also, everyone loves food, which has the power to unite people.” Sponsors: AVI Foodsystems and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education.
Feb. 3— Barbershop, 2 p.m., Hamer Hall Room 128. Haircuts and shaves for men of color. Sponsor: Cal U Men United. Feb. 5— Documentary viewing and discussion, 5 p.m., Natali Student Center Room 321. The Mask You Live In is an award-winning documentary that follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Sponsor: Cal U Men United. Feb. 7—Panel Discussion, 11 a.m., Eberly Hall Room 110. Cal U faculty, staff and students will comprise a panel which will have an interactive discussion on intersections of culture and how it contributes to an individual’s growth and success. Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education. Feb. 11 — Moments in Time: BHM Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Performance Center. Student teams of 4-6 people will learn and share their knowledge about African history in the United States. Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education. Feb. 13 — Dez Duron, 11 a.m., Food Court, Natali Student Center. A pop, jazz and soul musical artist who gained fame after competing on the third season of The Voice. Feb. 13 — Multicultural Affairs Night at Cal U Basketball, Convocation Center. Enjoy Vulcans basketball against Gannon and join the Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Education staff for a chance to
catch signature RED Vulcan Nation hats and other giveaways. Halftime performances at both games will include tributes to Black History Month. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m.; the men play at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for visiting students. Cal U students with valid CalCards and children under age 12 will be admitted free. Feb. 22 — BSU Culture Café, 7-10 p.m., Performance Center. Sponsored by the Black Student Union this event will feature Cal U student performing music, spoken word and dance. Feb. 25 — African Drum and Dance Ensemble, 11 a.m., Food Court, Natali Student Center. All are welcome. Feb. 28 — Black Arts Festival, 7 p.m., Vulcan Hall. Cal U student art will be featured through live painting and spoken word. Refreshments, music and giveaways will all be part of the event. Sponsors: Department of Art and Languages and Cal U Women United. Feb. 1-28 — Dream Legacy Challenge. For the second year, the Dream Legacy Challenge will be part of Cal U’s Black History Month celebration as the University also honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the challenge by registering their team through Orgsync. Points will be awarded for each hour volunteered, attendance at a Black History Month event and for each item donated to the Cal U Cupboard. At stake: free pizza for the winners.
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Walking both sides of the street Motivational speaker discusses life choices James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
“You are only as good as you want to be, but you have to make that decision,” said motivational speaker Joe Webb, “You have to make that choice.” Cal U welcomed Joe Webb, Interim Director of Student Affairs and Director of Student Support Services, for a motivational talk, beginning the Black History Month celebration for Feb. Webb provided life-advice and motivation by sharing his life-story and experiences with an audience of around 30 people. His experience of “walking both sides of the street” in life serves as a source of inspiration, in an effort to motivate college students. “Raise your hand if you like money,” Webb began, with everyone in the audience raising their hand. He then placed $20 on the stage and asked, “what if I were to say this $20 is for anyone who wants it?” Some students expressed their desires for the money, until one student stood up and took the money themselves. Webb explained how there are those who think about what they want, and those who act on what they want. He challenged the audience to takeaction to achieve their desires. “Life is full of opportunities,” expressed Webb. From Donora, Webb lived with his sister for some time, before being placed into foster programs and bouncing around from home to home. He excelled in sports, particularly football, but found it difficult to get into universities after failing the S.A.T. However, he received a scholarship to Edinboro University, but couldn’t play the first year. Once Thanksgiving break hit, Webb had nowhere to go and was forced to live in the bushes outside his dormitory. He ended up being kicked-out of the university and went to jail. When he returned from jail, all of his personal possessions, which were in his dormitory, were thrown out. He returned to his hometown, lived with friends, worked at Eat ‘N Park, and attended CCAC. He was given the opportunity to attend Marietta College in OH, and he “took the initiatives to excel.” He buckled down and
excelled academically. Once he graduated, he went to Wisconsin with his coach and became a graduate assistant. He completed his thesis and graduated with a 4.0. Despite this achievement, he found difficulty finding employment in higher-education due to the background check and took on a job at the Dick’s Sporting Goods on PA-51. Eventually, he got in contact with former governor Ed Rendell and received a Governor’s Pardon. He then got a job at Teal College. While telling his inspiring story, Webb passed along the wisdom he learned during this time with us. “I have the same opportunities as my peers,” Webb said, “but my decisions set me apart.” The focus of Webb’s talk revolved around the choices you make and how that makes you successful, regardless of “what side of the street you are on.” Things like saying “hello” and “goodbye” to your professors, coming early to class and being involved in the institution set you apart from your peers. Webb highlighted three things needed for success: degrees, experience (both professional and life) and relationships. With those aspects, combined with the right-choices, you can achieve anything. “College is an opportunity to develop your skills,” Webb explained. He went into detail about how college students need to identify their unique strenghts, which will apply in all aspects in their life. “You are developing a story that, someday, may benefit others.” Regardless of background or situation, Webb emphasized how we all face hardships in life, but the choices you make dictate the success you will experience in life. Those choices you make help build the foundation of your success, “The road to success is typicall not straight. We all experience red lights, friends and family, caution lights, which are financial troubles, and we all express a flat tire,” Webb explained to the audience. “We all will find our own roads. We will all find our own success.”
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The Wall seems to be a far-off dream
President Trump’s DACA-for-Wall proposal is falling short James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Amidst one of the most controversial government-shutdowns in recent history, a bill that has been creeping around the House for some time was called into question. On Jan. 19, President Donald Trump brought a bill into question that was his attempt to bring an end to the shut-down. The president, looking for middleground between his desire for a border wall and desire to end the DACA program, proposed that the Dreamers, those protected under DACA, provide funding for the wall in order to keep their DACA-protections for another three years. However, the bill was destined to be dead-on-arrival. Since 2017, the Trump administration promised to phase out the DACA program by 2020, putting the livelihoods of at least 800,000 people granted work-permits and protections from the DACA program. The decision was met by multiple lawsuits from different states and individual DACA recipients, but was held up in court. Now, due to the Supreme Court’s full schedule for the year, the matter is likely to not be addressed until 2020. President Trump has pushed the A Woman walking her dog takes a Photograpoh of the border fence that seperates San Diego, CA and Tijuana, Mexico Supreme Court for a ruling, hoping previously rejected initiatives, each of which is Democrats. Now, he faces back-lash from his that the added pressure would force Democrats unacceptable and in total, do not represent a party and, according to a Pew Research Center to sign a deal to end the shutdown. The inaction good faith effort to restore certainty in people’s Survey, 58 percent of American adults see the of the courts, however, reduces his leverage in a lives.” Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer shut-down as a very serious problem and 61 border wall decision. blamed Trump for taking away protections in percent don’t approve of President Trump’s This is not the first time a Wall-for-DACA the first place. Democrats are adamant on their negotiations. proposal was heard. In Feb. 2018, a group of position and won’t make any other decisions Even as a temporary end to the shut-down bipartisan Senators proposed a bill that would until the House passed Nancy Pelosi’s bill to begins, the issues that Trump and his opponents pave the way for 2 million undocumented extend Homeland Security funding into next want to address remain that same, with positions immigrants to be granted citizenship, as well as month without funding for the wall, and the ever solidifying. Trump still stands behind his $25 million in border security. However, this was federal government would be released from the wall, never faltering from his position, while shot-down by the White House. whole dispute. Democrats continue to advocate for protections Despite a 5-4 conservative majority on the In Dec. 2018, President Trump tweeted that he for undocumented immigrants in the country. court, Democrats have less incentive to accept would proudly shut-down the government for Despite the temporary end to the shut-down, a three-year extension. They were quick to border security and won’t back down from his the battle-lines remain the same. reject the proposal, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker wall-proposal, despite staunch resistance from of the House, called it “a compilation of several
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Addressing a State of Disarry
President and Speaker of the House clash over State of the Union James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Two heavy-hitters in politics have been in a face-off for the past month. President Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi, the new Speaker of the House, openly opposed each other throughout the government shutdown. The biggest point of contention (other than the shut-down, itself ) culminated in Pelosi’s opposition to Trump’s giving his State of the Union Address during the shut-down. Despite a temporary end to the shutdown, tensions are still high as both Pelosi and Trump prepare their respective parties to reach an agreement to permanently end the shut-down. Originally, Pelosi invited the president to give his State of the Union Address on Jan. 29, to which he agreed on. This would be his State of the Union address in front of a Democratic House of Representatives. However, on Jan. 16, Pelosi rescinded her invitation for the State of the Union, citing security concerns and the government shutdown as reasons. After defiance from the president, Pelosi solidified her decision on Jan. 23 by telling Trump that she would not allow him to address the House while the government was shutdown. At first, Trump scrambled and told reporters that he would give an alternative speech as a second option. However, on Jan. 23, the president tweeted, “As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address. I agreed. She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative-I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over. I am not looking for an alternative venue for the SOTU Address because there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber. I look forward to giving a ‘great’ State of the Union Address in the near future!” In United States’ history, there has never been a speech for the State of the Union Address given during a government shut-down. Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution reads, in reference to the President, “He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump
them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.” With regards to the State of the Union, there is nothing in the Constitution stating that the State of the Union must be presented as a formal speech, or even given every year. Pelosi noted, in her letter to Trump, that presidents in the 19th century issued their State of the Union in writing. It wasn’t until President Woodrow Wilson gave his State of the Union Speech in 1913, which was a revitalization of Presidents George Washington’s and John Adam’s practices. After the government shutdown in 1995-1996, former President Bill Clinton said, “I challenge all of you in this Chamber: Never, ever shut the
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federal government down again.” In retaliation, President Trump grounded the Air Force plane that Pelosi and other lawmakers planned to take to review wartime conditions in Afghanistan. After Pelosi and the lawmakers decided to fly commercial instead, the Trump administration denied them military support and instructed them to get permission from Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House Chief of Staff. Pelosi called this a “complete violation of separation of powers.” Even as the government shut down is temprarily at an end, the country waits to see if Republicans or Democrats will act first, with Pelosi and Trump at helm.
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Hot Shots: Top photos from around the world Eye-catching images from the Associated Press, January 2019 Jan. 13, 2019: Penguins visit Harbin Ice and Snow World Park during the 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China’s Heilongjiang province. (AP Photo by VCG)
Jan. 11, 2019: A view of China’s Chang’e 4 probe lander, taken by the rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) on January 11, 2019, on the moon. (AP Photo by Jackson Miller)
Jan. 17, 2019: A shark named Deep Blue is recorded as one of the largest individual great white sharks at a length of 20 feet. (AP Photo by Juan Oliphant)
Jan 15, 2019: Striking teachers and their supporters rally in downtown Los Angeles, California, on the second day of the teachers’ strike. (AP Photo by Robyn Beck)
Jan. 14, 2019: President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in front of a spread of fast food on silver platters, to be provided to the 2018 College Football national champion Clemson Tigers in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. The catering choice was said to have been due to the continuing government shutdown, which has affected White House employees as well. (AP Photo by The Whitehouse)
Jan. 14, 2019: A phonebooth is covered during heavy snowfall in Reitdorf, Austria. (AP Photo by Leonhard Foeger)
Jan. 17, 2019: A goat is seen wearing a sweater in a field in New Delhi, India. (AP Photo by Altaf Qadri)
Jan. 13, 2019: Snow falls over the White House in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo by Carlos Barria)
Jan. 20, 2019: Roosters dressed up in costume are on display during a local chicken beauty pageant in Guang’an, Sichuan province, China. (AP Photo by Zhang Wei)
Jan. 21, 2019: A total lunar eclipse was visible in the Americas between the evening of January 20th & the morning of January 21st. (AP Photo by Marc Tillson)
Jan. 14, 2019: This aerial view shows the tops of high-rise buildings poking out from heavy fog in Yangzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. (AP Photo by Li Jun) Jan. 22, 2019: The U.S. side of Niagara Falls in New York is frozen due to subzero temperatures. (AP Photo by Vanessa Williardson)
January 12, 2019: The sun rises down 42nd Street during a Manhattanhenge sunrise in New York City seen from Weehawken, New Jersey. (AP Photo by Gary Hershorn)
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The Masked Singer: Who’s Behind the Mask? It’s not your typical singing competition By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
There is a new television series airing on Fox this winter season. This show involves celebrities and elaborate disguises. “The Masked Singer,” based on the South Korean format “King of Masked Singer” is not one of your typical singing competitions. Some of the performers are Grammy winners, Emmy winners, famous athletes, comedians, and other star-studded celebrities. However, the only catch about the show, you do not know who is who. The singers who are battling it out on the stage are completely disguised from head to toe in some of the most eye-catching costumes ever seen before. The show is hosted by Nick Cannon and he is accompanied by a panel of celebrity judges including Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, and Ken Jeong. Like stated above, the performer’s identities are top secret. After each performance, the host, the panel of judges, and audiences in attendance and at home are all trying to figure out who is really hiding behind that mask. The singers may attempt to throw off the crowd, but keen observers might pick up on tiny clues buried throughout the show. After two celebrities face off, the audience place their votes on which performer they enjoyed more. The performer
Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver, Antonio Brown, reveals he was the hippo during Week 1 of competition.
eliminated and forced to reveal their true identity. Hiding behind the mask was NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. For those who may not know, Terry Bradshaw also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers back in the 1970’s. Then during last week’s competition, the Poodle lost and was asked to take of their mask. Hiding behind that fluffy poodle hair was comedian Margaret Cho. This still leaves eight competitors left in the entire competition. Also, just for fun, the judges are awarded points for correctly guessing who the masked singer was. with the fewer number of votes is then placed in jeopardy and might have to reveal their true identity at the end of the show. There were twelve performers when the competition began, and after every week, one performer is eliminated. The performers go by stage names: Alien, Bee, Lion, Monster, Peacock, Rabbit, Raven, Unicorn, Poodle, Deer, Pineapple, and Hippo. So far, the Poodle, Deer, Pineapple, and Hippo have been eliminated from competition. (For those who are not up to date with episodes, I will be announcing which celebrities were hiding behind those masks, so SPOILER ALERT AHEAD). In the first week of competition, the Hippo was eliminated. Nonetheless, hiding behind the mask was Antonio Brown, wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Next week, the Pineapple was second to leave, and comedian Tommy Chong hid behind that mask.
So as you can see, “The Masked Singer” is definitely not your typical singing competition. If you watch the show, you will have to guess who the masked singer is based off the clues given throughout the show and by the sound of the singer’s voice. The competition continues, so be sure to tune into the “Masked Singer” every Wednesday night at 9:00PM on Fox!
During the third week of competition, the Deer was Some of “The Masked Singer” performers (left to right): Monster, Lion, and Alien
Famed Comedian Tommy Chong revealed he was hiding behind the pineapple mask during week 2 of competition.
During week 3 of competition, NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, revealed he was the Deer.
Other Singer” Rabbit,
fellow “The Masked performers (clockwise): Peacock, and Unicorn.
Comedian Margaret Cho revealed that she was the Poodle as she was eliminated during week 4 of competition. “The Jenny
Masked Singer” cast McCarthy, Nick Cannon
(from left to (host), Ken Jeong,
right): Robin Thicke, and Nicole Scherzinger
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Oscars 2019, What You Need to Know A sneak preview to this year’s Academy Awards
By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
After the start of every new year, the finest talent in the film industry gather together to see who will take home a little golden statue to rightfully place it in their trophy case. The Oscars 2019 is right around the corner and here is all the information you will need to know for the big night. First of all, Hollywood’s finest will put on the ritziest outfits and walk down the red carpet to the Dolby Theatre on Sunday February 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. (So the award ceremony will be in about a month). All the action will kick off at 8:00PM EST. The biggest piece of information fans are wondering about is who is really hosting the Oscars this year. At first, comedian Kevin Hart was selected to host but he was pulled out three days later after old homophobic tweets and comments from old stand-up routines had resurfaced following his confirmation. “I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscars,” he tweeted
of his decision. “This is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists.” Hart has discussed making a U-turn on his drop-out, but, ultimately, that has not become a reality. The Academy is reportedly considering not having a host at all and, instead, opting for a series of hosts but time is running out for them to make a decision and begin the planning of the show and writing of the script. Fans are having mixed feelings about if the Oscars will have a host this year or not. All fans are curious about this year’s nominations. The 2019 Oscar nominations were released to the public on January 22, 2019. Best Picture will be a battle between adored blockbusters and acclaimed Indies, including Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Star Is Born, Green Book, Roma, and The Favourite. Overall, there are twenty-four categories ranging from Best
Picture to Best Visual Effects. There are high odds for movies to bring home an Academy Award. To view the full list of the 2019 Oscar nominations, log onto www. variety.com. As of right now, this was all the information I could find about the 2019 Academy Awards. Be sure to grab another issue of CalTimes next month to read a followup article about the 2019 Oscars. So, who do you think will win an Oscar this year?
“Locked in for a Cause” WCAL’s 2019 Lock-In
By Zoe Webster, Contributor WEB7801@calu.edu
The WCAL annual “Locked In For A Cause” charity event is back again, ready to raise money for this year’s cause, suicide prevention. The WCAL LockIn is a 48-hour long radio program held every spring, where six DJs are chosen to be confined to the radio station to play music and raise money for charity. We have teamed up with the Western PA Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to raise money and awareness for those who struggle with depression, or the loss of a loved one due to suicide. In past years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for various charities by involving the entire CalU campus in different activities and raffles, and this year is no exception. This spring, expect more concert ticket raffles, basket giveaways, and even the possibility of a benefit concert! For more details and updates on the theme, DJs, and how you can get involved to support this amazing cause, follow us on social media @919WCAL.
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK By Evan Peffer, Staff Writer PEF9535@calu.edu
BACKSTREET BOYS-DNA Backstreet Boys’ ninth studio album, “DNA,” is truly a return ro form after the six year wait following their last release, “In A World Like This.” With many claiming them washed up, it is refreshing to see this newest release keeping up with the times, following some of the newer pop/synth trends of the last few years--while also infusing some of the classic 90’s sounds they’re rooted in. One of the strongest songs on the album is single & opening track Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, which I have personally seen make fans out of those who previosuly claimed to hate the boy band. Admittedly, even with all of the positives, the album does have a few flaws. Many songs tend to blend together, surroudning somewhat formulaic-though what else can you expect from a 90’s boy band, all grown up? That’s pretty much the band. The more modern influences in the instrumental tracks seem to be there more for the sake of aging well than for the actual artistic choice of it. I’d definitely say to give this album a shot, but don’t expect anything world-changing. If you’re already into this kind of thing, you’ll really enjoy the fun bubblegum pop-if not, you probably won’t give it a second look.
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MACKEY’S MARATHON Movie Reviews FEBRUARY 1-7 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them delivered just below expectations for long-time fans of the series. Newcomers to
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OPINION
New Year, New You
New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, but rewarding if you do By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
The year of 2018 has quickly come to a bittersweet end. As this occurred, reflection of the past year was an important part of realizing how one can improve themselves for the upcoming year. In 2019, some people will attempt to become the best version of themselves. New Year’s resolutions are a challenging transformation usually filled with several obstacles and challenges. One of the biggest struggles with New Year’s resolutions is maintaining the goal one has set for themselves. In order to stay focused on the goal someone wants to achieve, there are three crucial steps which should be taken to be successful. The first step is to keep a written journal of the goal, progress, and other important details such as schedules, costs, or time. Many people find this tip to be time consuming; however, this is an excellent moment to reflect on one’s progress. The second key tip to maintain a New Year’s resolution is to prepare yourself for setbacks. Most people think about how great it would be to achieve their goal, but they forget about the negative aspects that could occur during the process. For instance, it is beneficial to be mindful that results take time. If one doesn’t reach their goal as soon as they would like to, it may be hard for that person to stay motivated. Make sure not to let yourself give up on the goal after the first time something goes wrong. Maintaining a positive mindset and pushing yourself harder when things don’t go your way is the most efficient way to reach the goal. Lastly, a big part of achieving a goal is by having an influential support system. One person’s words of encouragement can positively influence someone’s entire day. The simple reminder that your goal is attainable can change your outlook on everything. Also, if someone has the same goal as you do, it is easier to want to achieve something when you can do it with a friend. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to improve yourself in a variety of different aspects. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. By working out with a partner, it will make the gym a much more enjoyable experience because you and your
Photo by: ASSOCIATED PRESS Exercise and weight loss goals often lead the list of New Year’s resolutions. Studies show up to 20 percent of resolutions are broken within the first week of January and 80 percent are broken within the first year.
friend can both motivate each other to become healthier. Although most people think that they need a gym membership to become more physically fit, there are several ways to get your body in better physical shape without the need of purchasing a membership. For example, there are hundreds of fitness experts who post videos and workout ideas on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Some of these videos are at-home workouts which are simple to do in the comfort of your own house. This will save you money on a gym membership; simultaneously, you will receive the results you want. Another common New Year’s Resolution is to save money. This goal can be challenging at first, but it’s easier to save money once one gets into the routine of doing so. Start small – set aside a certain amount of money from each paycheck or allowance of money you receive. The amount can be as little as five dollars. After a couple weeks, increase the amount that you put aside to save until you reach your goal. This will make it easier to achieve your goal faster. Another tip to save money is to target the area where you spend the most money and limit yourself. For example, if you find yourself spending money
on going out to eat or buying clothes, give yourself a limit of how much per week you can spend on those items. By doing this, you’ll be able to quickly see how limiting yourself from unnecessary spending will positively affect your bank account. A popular New Year’s resolution is for one to stop smoking. However, vaping or juuling has become more popular for our generation. It is still incredibly hard to break that habit, but it can be done. For instance, when the thought occurs to pick up the juul, replace that habit with another one. Try picking up a pack of gum instead and popping a piece into your mouth. It’s helpful to replace a bad habit with a good one until it becomes a routine. Once the brain and body become accustomed to the new habit, the thought of juuling or vaping won’t even cross one’s mind. As the new year continues, it is easy for one to lose sight of their goal for the year. However, with written progress of one’s goal, a positive mindset, and a supportive group to encourage you, there’s nothing holding you back from achieving your goal.
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OPINION
Seeing Shadows
Watch the weather, not the groundhog By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
The time has come for the legend of the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to dictate what our upcoming weather will be like. Meteorologists are always jealous of Feb. 2 because they lose their viewers to a silly groundhog. This tradition has been occurring since 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and draws the attention of thousands of tourists. The real question is: can a normal groundhog actually predict the weather? If the groundhog sees his shadow, then we are supposed to have six more weeks of winter. According to the Stormfax Weather Almanac, Punxsutawney Phil has predicted a prolonged winter one-hundred and six times. On the other hand, Phil has decided we would have an early spring only eighteen times. The accuracy of this popular groundhog is expectedly low. Phil’s success rate is only around 40% -- meaning when he is right, he probably just got lucky. The tradition of an animal signifying the weather started with a group of Christians. They created a celebration called Candlemas. This celebration was based on the commemoration of Jesus and occurred forty days after Christmas. On the day of celebration, the Christians would observe the weather. If it was sunny outside, the Christians would prepare for another forty days of a brisk winter. The Germans eventually developed this tradition and put their own twist on it. They would observe smaller animals, such as badgers or groundhogs, and watch if they would see their own shadows. If the animals caught a glimpse of their shadows, that specific day was thought to be sunny and bright. In 1887, a group of groundhog hunters and businessmen stumbled across a site known as Gobbler’s Knob. There, the first official Groundhog Day was initiated. The ceremony still occurs at the same spot even to this day. However, a full stage was built along with a huge sign for Phil. In the center of the stage, there is a tree stump for Phil to use during the ceremony. There are two doors at the bottom for the groundhog to enter so he can arise from the stump and share his prediction. This year, the 133rd Groundhog Day celebration
will be held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The festivities have already begun on January 26th and lasts until February 3rd. Thousands of people come from all around the world to participate in the activities planned to celebrate the important groundhog. Some of the activities include the crowning of the chosen Mr. and Miss Groundhog, an art show, chainsaw carving, story-time and crafts for kids, scavenger hunts, and much more. There are also a variety of food selections and vendors who are involved in the celebration. This holiday is so popular, there is actually a movie that was created about it in 1993 called Groundhog Day. Bill Murray was the actor who was casted to play a TV weatherman named Phil Connors. However, Tom Hanks and Michael Keaton were also offered this role, but obviously turned it down. This movie described Phil’s dilemma which was being stuck reliving the same day. His day consisted of covering a news story in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The story he covered was none other than Groundhog Day – with no choice but to repeat the day over and over again. While he attempted to figure out how to fix it, he used the situation to his advantage. Although groundhogs are smart creatures, they are not intelligent enough to predict the weather. They make burrows with several chambers and more than one entrance. As a result, the groundhog will be able to escape from a predator, which is very clever. Also, groundhogs are smart enough to dig deep enough below the frost line during hibernation. This action provides their burrow with enough heat during long, winter months. Although they are smart enough to hide from predators and create a safe burrow, they do not have any skills to dictate our weather. Overall, Groundhog Day is known widely across the country, but no one really pays attention to what the groundhog decides because he is usually wrong. Regardless of the prediction, the groundhog probably has no idea that half the world is depending on him to predict the weather.
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OPINION
Netflix series “YOU”
Psycho love story hooks viewers By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
The shocking Netflix series titled “YOU” has been on the rise in the last couple of months. This series was produced by Greg Berlanti and originally was not a popular show. It first premiered on Lifetime last fall, but the views were slim. Berlanti had produced several other hit shows such as “Riverdale,” and was not prepared for “YOU” to skyrocket in views during the month of December. Once the show was placed on Netflix, it was only a matter of time until it became a “must watch” show. Moreover, “YOU” was eventually predicted to be streamed by 40 million households within its first four weeks (spoiler alert below). Penn Badgley played the psychotic main character, Joe Goldberg, and was perfect for the role. Joe had a variety of psychological issues which enhanced his extremely creepy, obsessive personality. During the first scene, Joe fell in love with a woman he didn’t even know just by watching her and having a small conversation with her. This woman’s name is Beck, played by Elizabeth Lail, and she is oblivious to all of Joe’s crazy actions. At first, Joe seemed charming and eager to take care of Beck. However, Joe stalked Beck’s entire life through social media. He even found her address and entered her house without her knowing. Joe uses social media to show how easy it really is to find someone’s information. After Beck used her credit card in front of Joe, he could read her name. After doing so, he found her on social media, and her accounts were open to the public. Although this is just a show, it makes the audience realize how simple it can be for someone to find out important information. After watching this series, it definitely makes the viewers reconsider what is on their social media. Throughout the series, Joe’s thoughts are exposed to the audience. This feature made the episodes more intense because the audience could hear exactly what Joe was thinking and feeling. In some ways, listening to Joe’s thoughts made some viewers feel controversial about his character. A majority of Joe’s actions were wrong (and illegal), but Joe tries to justify why he acts the way he does. Joe is a well-liked character, so
the audience wants to believe that he is only doing what he thinks is beneficial for his girlfriend, Beck. Taking a step back to look at the full picture, the audience then realizes that Joe is insane for h u r t i n g people Beck is close to. J o e ’ s main goal was to be the perfect boyfriend for Beck. He was unaware of how to cope with problems. I n s t e a d of talking things out, Joe had murdered Beck’s exboyfriend and her best friend. Joe thought he was helping Beck; on the other hand, he ended up hurting her. He thought of Beck as ungrateful because she didn’t appreciate the things he did for her. Realistically, all of the things Joe had done were incredibly illegal and morally wrong.
The cast of “YOU” is now working on a second season for Netflix viewers. The thirst for this new season is not yet announced, but the bingewatchers are ready to see who Joe’s new victim will be.
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New York Changes Abortion Laws Access to abortion has become normalized By: James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Last Tuesday, on the 46th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade decision, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) after it made its way through the NY State Senate. In passing the RHA, abortion has been removed from the NY penal code, access to abortion is more readily-available, and late-term abortions were assessed. The decision to pass the bill created tension between Democrats and Republicans, one that is easily seen on social media feuds. Whether or not reactions come from the average citizen or politicians, the decision made by the NY Senate sparked a firestorm of debate. Within Section 2 of the bill, Senate Bill S240, the bill that put the RHA into action, lies the true controversy that sparked the debate. Specifically, the part in the section that reads, “Abortion, which states that an abortion may beperformed by a licensed, certified, or authorized practitioner within 24-weeks from the commencement of pregnancy, or there is an absence offetal viability, or at any time when necessary to protect a patient’slife or health.” This allows an abortion to be performed up to the mother’s delivery-date, regarding issues of the mother’s health, or of the fetus’ health. Additionally, any doctor who performs these abortions won’t be subjected to criminal charges, as was the case in the past. I was reading BBC News, and I saw a story about a NY couple, in relation to the new bill. In 2016, Erika Christensen and her husband were living in NY and expecting a child. After 31 weeks, her pregnancy was “nonviable,” which means the fetus would not survive outside the room. After discovering the NY laws that prohibit abortion after 24 weeks, the couple decided to go to Colorado for the procedure. “We wanted to end the suffering of the child,” Christensen said, “It was a simple choice.” The end of the article revealed the couple were successful in another pregnancy and Christensen gave birth to their daughter. Democrats praise the bill and the NY Senate for taking a stance on the rights and health of women. Gov. Cuomo says this is New York taking
a stance for women in defiance of decisions made by Washington. Other Democrats, like State Assembly Deborah Glick, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman, praise the bill for its historic significance in protecting women’s rights and upholding abortion laws. On the other side of the fence, Republican’s heavily criticized the bill and the governor, citing morality issues and calling the decision inhumane. Christina Fadden, chair of the prolife organization New York State Right to Life, expressed her dismay and declared that “there is now no protection for unborn children in the state of New York.” Bishops in NY called for the governor’s excommunication from the Catholic Church, but Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of NY, said he would not approve of his excommunication. The RHA came into effect as other states, such as Mississippi, Ohio and Iowa, are rolling back abortion provisions. On social media, I’ve noticed that my conservative friends and colleagues are outraged
at the decision to allow abortions so close to the delivery date. I see the liberal response attacking the opposition for not including the aspect of the mother’s or fetus’ health as a requirement for these late-term abortions. Whether or not this is intentional or an honest mistake, I am not sure. However, it is important to have all information at hand, prior to engaging in a debate. It is important to analyze these decisions on a case-by-case level. For example, Christensen wanted to have a child, but the viability of the unborn child was the deciding factor, and not a desire to get an abortion. I don’t believe in the myth that women get abortions on a whim, or simply don’t want the child anymore. Abortion isn’t some assembly-line procedure. It takes time and energy from the mother and the physician, not to mention the financial burden behind it. It takes a lot for a woman to decide on getting an abortion, and the decision is not one that is made lightly.
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PUZZLES
SPORTS
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Cal U PGM Program experiences PGA Show The annual show is held in Orlando, Florida
By: Nolan Bistline, Contributor BIS8674@calu.edu
During this past week , the Cal U Professional Golf Management Program attended the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida at the Orange Count y Convention Center. This week was fulfilled with many fun events for the students to attend and learn more about future oppor tunities within of the world of professional golf management. On Monday morning, all the students heading to Grand Cypress Orlando Golf Club for a friendly competition bet ween teams to see who could shoot the lowest for in team scramble match play. Tuesday is when all the fun began and when the show ’s Demo Day begin. This day allowed for the students to test out brand new equipment that was coming out during this upcoming golf season. Many of the students were able to discover new companies and could tr y out potential clubs that they may be interested in adding to their golfing arsenal. Af ter demo day, many of the students were able to come back and relax at the hotel or go out and explore the cit y of Orlando. On Wednesday, the show finally began at the Convention Center. This event allowed for all the students to learn about the new technology that will be debuted for the new season. Many of our students also went to seminars to learn about new swing t ypes, listen to PGA Tour Professionals, Members of the PGA O ffices and much more. Lots of our students were able to meet people like Bob Mener y, Lexi Thompson a LPGA Tour player, Luke Donald 2011 PGA Player of the Year as well asEuropean Player of the Year and Maurice Allen 2018 World Long Drive Champ. Students were able to meet many of their bosses for upcoming internships during the summer months which allowed for them to connec tand begin forging their new relationships. On Thursday, the show continued as many of our students were able to finalize internship oppor tunities, continue to make new net work ing contac ts inside companies within the golf industr y andlearn more about the great spor t of golf. As the day continued many of the students
Cal U’s group enjoying the week.
were able to go to more seminars, meet more people within the industr y and allowed for final meet and greets before dinner later that evening. During that same night, the entire PGM group from our Universit y went to dinner with fellow alumni to meet and talk about net work ing oppor tunitites with one another. Many of the students enjoyed this meal as it was covered by the PGM Student Societ y. Af ter this, a fun event took place which all the students par ticipated in. This is a yearly event where our PGM group goes to Fantasia M ini Golf to play an 18-hole event right beside Walt Disney World. This was a t wo -man better ball event which took the better score from each hole. As we continued through the second half of the 18-holes, Disney set off the fireworks from the Disney Tower of Terror as M ickey battled and eventually the dragon! Af ter this fun event ended, ever yone headed back to the hotel to relax before the early flight the nex t morning back to Pittsburgh and home sweet home at Cal U. When I reflec ted on my personal experience from this trip, I realized this was one of the best moments so far of my PGM experience at Cal U and I am already look ing for ward to the nex t chapter this time nex t year.
Photos by : Nolan Bistline
A snapshot from entering the Convention Center.
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Disc Golf 101
SPORTS
Western PA is a hotbed for the sport By: Gary Smith, Director of Operations at CUTV smith_gm@calu.edu
As the calendar turns over from 2018 to 2019, the focus of the sports word changes from College Football Bowl Season, to NFL Playoffs/Super Bowl, MLB Spring training and finally golf season. Golf Season means not only traditional golf with events such as the annual rite of spring The Masters and this year the PGA Championship, but also with one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., Disc Golf. Disc Golf is played in the same manner as traditional golf, but instead of clubs and balls, players use specially designed Disc Golf Discs. The discs serve the dual purpose that clubs and balls serve in traditional golf. There are three basic classes of discs, Distance Drivers which players throw for maximum distance, Midrange discs which fly shorter distances but are more controllable and Putters which fly the shortest but are designed to be the straightest flyers and are what players use to finish the hole out. The target on a disc golf hole is a basket that is approximately 3 feet in height and features chains that are designed to catch the discs. Western Pennsylvania is fortunate to boast several top Disc Golf Courses in the United States, all within a 2 hour drive of California. Moraine State Park was one of the main sites of the 2015 World Championships and has hosted several National Professional Tournaments in the last 15 years. Another course that was a site of the World Championships is Deer Lakes Park in Tarentum, PA, which features some of the biggest elevation changes in the area in addition to some of the thickest tree cover to be found anywhere. Knob Hill Park near Warendale, PA is one of the older courses in Western Pennsylvania and has had several holes redesigned in the past 2 years. This is a great course for players of all skill levels. The oldest course in the area is Schenley Park in the Oakland Section of Pittsburgh and features tremendous views of the downtown area. Built in 1988, this is a great course to learn the sport as it does not have a ton of length and it also is an easy course to walk.
Closer to California there are two courses to take note of: California University at SAI Farm, and North Strabane Park outside of Washington, PA. Cal U’s course features open holes, but plenty of rough to watch out for and a healthy elevation change from the front of the course to the top of the property. North Strabane is another course that is good to learn at as the front 9 is beginner friendly and open, and the back 9 is more wooded and challenging. The final courses of note in the area are across the Mason-Dixon in West Virginia: Dorsey’s Knob in Morgantown and Seth Burton in Fairmont. Dorsey’s Knob is basically the sister course to Cal U as it’s fairly wide open and features heavy rough and elevation changes. Seth Burton features 2 courses, the original Seth Burton 18 which is challenging with its good mix of woods and terrain and the Orange Crush course which is heavily wooded. It hosts a national tour event every fall.
A local disc golfer tees off on a wooded course.
There are several websites to be aware of in order to know all the happenings in the local disc golf scene. The first is discgolfscene.com, which is the site that has listings of every tournament in the area and is used for registering for events. On Facebook check out the Pittsburgh Flying Disc page that has up to date information on local leagues and outings, and the Washington Disc Golf Alliance which runs local leagues based out of North Strabane. The disc golf community is very welcoming and do not be intimidated if you are just beginning, all the courses listed are free to play and it is a sport to enjoy for many years. If you’d like to see some action without leaving the comfort of your own home, check out CUTV where Disc Golf Programming is featured on different days of the week. The main focuses are normally larger scaled tourmanents that are based locally around western Pennsylvania.
Photo by : G ar y Smith
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Underrated to top rated
Pegram’s “can’t stop” spirit shoots him into the basketball spotlight By: Danny Beeck, Editor-In-Chief BEE1558@calu.edu
An area surrounding the nation’s capital, known to many sports fans as the “DMV” for Washington D.C. Maryland and Virginia, is something of a training ground for many aspiring athletes who have successfully risen from humble beginnings to the highest ranks of professional basketball. Players like Kevin Durant, Victor Oladipo, and Markelle Fultz grew up in the DMV and are among the most recent stars of the NBA. Brent Pegram, a sophomore guard at California University of Pennsylvania, grew up in the DMV and followed head coach Danny Sancomb from Wheeling Jesuit when he took over the Men’s Basketball team in late June. Pegram made this jump due to a chance that Sancomb took with him. “Coming out of high school, I was overlooked and underrated,” Pegram said. “I had one partial scholarship offer from Shepherd University and that’s when Coach Sancomb and Wheeling Jesuit came into the picture.” It was the work ethic and the love for basketball that led Pegram to play at the collegiate level. A passion that he found from working with his dad in gyms or on the court at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, Md. Pegram was tested in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) against some of the top tier talent that the area had to offer. This talent carried his team to a national rank of 17 in Pegram’s senior season. “It was very competitive, so everybody wanted our spot,” Pegram said. “You had to compete if you wanted to win in this league, and that’s all I’m about. I want to win.” The drive for success is quite evident for the tested sophomore as he leads the Vulcans in points, assists and steals. Since his days with Wheeling Jesuit, his point totals have nearly tripled while his minutes, assists and steals have skyrocketed. This, Pegram said, is due to a shift in his role on the court. “Last year I was the one who was doing the hard things in order to get us the win,” Pegram said. “This year, I have to score the ball and be a facilitator. Coach [Sancomb] always gets on me about my rebounding because I got to rebound more, but it’s all about the role change and just having confidence in myself.” At Wheeling Jesuit, Pegram played with two AllAmericans who passed down their knowledge, making Pegram a much more versatile player. “We had the D2 All-American and player of the year,
Brent Pegram drives to the hoop against Nicholas Lang (Merc yhurst) on Jan. 26.
Haywood Highsmith, and another All-American, Pat Moseh,” Pegram said. “We also had a senior guard, Drake Goddard, who really just showed me the ropes.” The change in role has also shifted Pegram’s focus into a student of the game. Whether it is watching film on teams, picking up a different play style, or reading what the defense is throwing at him, Pegram is always trying to add to his repertoire. “At Wheeling, teams were always focused on Haywood, Pat, and Preston Boswell who was third on the team in scoring,” Pegram said. “I had to do the little things such as screening to get them open or making the right play to get them open. Now, teams are focusing on me. So I have to worry about the defense that’s behind my man for help. I know I’m going to get past my defender, so I have to read the defense and see what’s going on.” Along with the differing role on the court, a change in atmosphere is equally as large of a shift. Pegram relishes in every opportunity that he has to play in the Convocation Center and play in front of the crowd each night.
Photo by : Jeff Helsel, SAI
“It’s a blessing honestly,” Pegram said. “I still get excited playing there and practicing there. The Convo just gives me arena vibes. Not a lot of people get to play here, so I just appreciate everything and never take anything for granted. I work harder every day so I can achieve more.” Pegram values his success in the classroom at the same level that he values his accolades on the court. He chose to major in criminal justice with a concentration in homeland security. Although he is unsure of what exactly he wants to accomplish in his career, his focus lies somewhere in the realm of special forces. “I wanted to be a S.W.A.T. officer since I was young because of watching so many movies,” Pegram said. “My godfather is a detective, so maybe an FBI detective would be cool too.” With the close proximity to basketball history in the “DMV”, Pegram has looked up to those athletes that made it to the top. “It really makes you push yourself,” Pegram said. “It gives you hope.”
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SPORTS
Vulcans edge No. 1 IUP on the road Women’s basketball takes down high ranking IUP
By: Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director kifer@calu.edu
The No. 13 Vulcans drew a crucial charging foul and made seven free -throws in the final 30 seconds to seal a 61-56 upset vic tor y over No. 1 IUP on Wednesday evening in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC ) West play. With the win, the California Universit y of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team improves to 16-1 overall and are now tied for first place in the divisional standings with a 10-1 record. Meanwhile, the Crimson Hawks drop to 15-1 this season with a 10-1 mark in league ac tion. Cal U has now upset IUP in back-to -back seasons, as the Vulcans earned a 62-53 win last Januar y over the then-No. 2 Crimson Hawks. Redshir t senior Seairra Barrett (Center Twp., Pa./Central Valley) posted her six th double double of the year with team-best marks of 18 points and 10 rebounds (four offensive). She finished the game shooting 8- of-14 from the floor and also collec ted t wo steals while playing 36 minutes on Wednesday. Barrett is averaging 20.2 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals during the team’s six- game winning streak . Fellow senior Jiahna Flood-Francis (Pittsburgh, Pa./West M ifflin) scored 17 points on six- of-nine from the field with a pair of three -pointers. She added five rebounds (four offensive), three assists and four steals in the vic tor y. Junior Gina Vallecorsa (Pittsburgh, Pa./Bishop Canevin) tallied 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals against the Crimson Hawks. The Crimson Hawks star ted the game on 10-3 run before the Vulcans responded with an 8-2 rally to trim the deficit to 12-11 on a layup by Barrett with 3:30 lef t in the first quar ter. IUP snapped a nearly three -minute scoring drought with a layup at the 1:00mark and later took a 17-11 lead at the end of the quar ter. The Crimson Hawks stretched the lead to as many as eight points, 22-14, early in the second quar ter and later held a 30-23 lead with 3:26 lef t before the break . Cal U then scored 12-unanswered points to close the second quar ter and take a 35-30 advantage at half time – the first half time
deficit of the year for IUP. The Crimson Hawks missed all five shots and committed t wo turnovers during the run. Barrett scored the opening basket of the third quar ter to stretch the lead to seven points before IUP cut the deficit to 42-39 at the 3:51-mark . Flood-Francis later snapped a five -minute drought without a field goal and the Crimson Hawks then answered with a 7-2 run to tie the score at 46-46 at the end of the quar ter. Both teams struggled to score early in the four th quar ter, as Cal U took a 50-49 lead on a layup by Barrett with 7:19 lef t to play. The game then remained scoreless until the Crimson Hawks scored on a layup at the 4:46-mark before the Vulcans scored on baskets by Barrett and Flood-Francis to take a 54-51 lead with 2:46 remaining. The score remained the same for over t wo minutes until IUP cut the deficit to 54-53 with 33 seconds lef t in regulation. Following a pair of free -throw by sophomore Bianca Jasper (M iddletown, Pa./M iddletown), Vallecorsa draw a charge and Jasper added another free -throw to increase the lead to 57-56 with 18 seconds lef t. IUP cut the deficit to 57-56 with 14 seconds remaining before Flood-Francis and Vallecorsa both conver ted a pair of free -throws in the closing seconds to seal the vic tor y. The Vulcans finished the game shooting 39.2 percent (20- of-51) from the floor and went 17- of-26 (65.4 percent) from the free -throw line. Meanwhile, IUP posted a .453 field- goal percentage (24- of-53) and attempted just five free -throws. Cal U held a 33-29 rebounding advantage behind 13 offensive rebounds and forced 21 turnovers in the win. Senior Brittany Robinson led the Crimson Hawks with 16 points af ter going eight- ofnine from the floor. Classmate Ana Hollen added 11 points behind three - of-five from beyond the arc off the bench, while fellow senior Carolyn Appleby was held to nine points, nearly 10 points below her season average, and committed eight turnovers.
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Clinician’s Corner: Cold Sores Cold sores are a quite common complaint year-round, but seems to become more frequent this time of the year. Cold sores occur in 20% – 40% of the US population. It is estimated that 67% of the population are affected by the virus. For most healthy people the sore goes away on its own but patients seek treatment because of the pain and unsightly appearance of the lesion. The virus: Herpes viruses live in the nerve fibers, usually in nerves in the jaw. This leads to the occasional breakout of the virus where the site of infection is usually the border of the lips. Patients with oral herpes infection should be informed that herpes viruses can be transmitted through oral sex to their uninfected partner resulting in genital ulcers. 50% of new cases of genital lesions in the developed world are caused by the virus that causes cold sores. Over the Counter Zilactin® (benzyl alcohol 10%) which is OTC contains hydroxypropyl cellulose which is a bioadhesive that sticks to mucus membranes and may be used to protect lesions from irritants for up to six hours. Do not to peel off the adhesive film. Also, available at Zilactin-B which contains benzocaine 10% is for use inside the mouth to help numb the lesions. Abreva® contains docosanol needs to be applied five times daily for a maximum of 10 days. Complete treatment resulted in decreased duration of the lesion by only 18 hours. For a product that costs around $24 and gives less than one day of relief, this is hardly a bargain! Mechanism: Abreva keeps the virus from attaching to your own cells. The end result is that the virus can’t enter into the host cells and multiply. What does work: Rx antivirals Our patients with frequent outbreaks of cold sores should have prescription oral antivirals so they can take at the first sign of tingling. The oral antivirals are very effective if taken early, as soon as tingling begins.
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Feb, 1 2019
Women’s Basketball Atlantic Region Action What you need to know about Cal U’s regional competition By: Colin Kirkwood, Sports Editor kir6842@calu.edu
The road to March Madness is off and running for the California Universit y of Pennsylvania Women’s Basketball team. Fresh off of t wo wins this past week with one coming on the road over previously #1 ranked IUP, California is look ing to continue rolling. Until the buzzer sounds for the final time this season on the Vulcans, I’ll be keeping a close eye on the Atlantic Regional R ank ings which will determine who will play for the National Title and where the games will be played. Before I dive in, it ’s impor tant to note the way this poll works. The top eight teams in the poll earn a ber th into the tournament, with the number one seed earning the right to host the tournament. The Atlantic Region is made up of teams that come from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC ), Central I ntercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the Mountain East Conference (MEC ). Now let ’s take a look at the top eight teams as of 1/28/19: 1. California 17-1 (PSAC ) 2. IUP 16-1 (PSAC ) 3. Virginia Union 17-1 (CIAA) 4. Glenville State 16-2 (MEC ) 5. Concord 14-3 (MEC ) 6. Bowie State 16-3 (CIAA) 7. Charleston 15-3 (MEC ) 8. Bloomsburg 13-6 (PSAC ) California is seek ing to host the regional tournament for the first time since 2017, where they advanced to the regional final and fell to the eventual national runner up, Virginia Union. Now let ’s take a look at the qualit y wins that each program brings to the table at this point. Star ting from the top with California, they enter the poll with wins over three of the top eight teams (@IUP, vsCHS
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and vsBU). IUP enters the poll with one top eight vic tor y which came on November 14th at home vs Bloomsburg. IUP has laid the groundwork for being ranked this high, as the dashed to the final four a season ago, where they fell to perennial powerhouse Ashland. The Panthers of VUU are riding high af ter pick ing up a win over Bowie State on the road a few days ago on the 23rd of Januar y. Glenville State has scooped up t wo qualit y wins against conference playmates Concord and Charleston at home, but the real tests will come with those same teams on the road in succession, which could spell trouble for the Pioneers. Concord enters the day with a non-ideal record, losing to Charleston at home and Glenville State on the road. Later on in the season, the Mountain Lions would edge Charleston on their home cour t ending the scheduled meetings bet ween the t wo sides. Chances are high they could meet down the road in conference playoffs. Bowie State was narrowly defeated at home by Virginia Union by one point 51-52, which has been their only ac tion against a ranked squad to date. They
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will have a rematch against the Panthers on Februar y 13th, which puts them into a slide towards the CIAA tournament. Charleston had early ac tion in the MEC/PSAC against California where they fell. I n addition, they had a tough stretch losing back-to -back games against Glenville State and Concord. They would split the season series with Concord however, winning a road contest earlier in the season. Bloomsburg rounds out the top eight this week , with t wo roads losses to IUP and California. The Husk ies have their schedule ease up for the final stretch leading into the PSAC Tournament, with just a road matchup against their competition in the PSAC East Kutztown on the road. Two familiar PSAC schools are right on the heels of the Husk ies, Edinboro in the ninth position who is having a relatively off the path season af ter stumbling early against a few ranked teams, and Seton H ill in tenth, who are just a few wins away from shak ing up the polls and claiming a postseason ber th. For more info about Cal U, visit w w w.calvulcans.com and follow the Cal Times for regional updates all season long.
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