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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Radical demonstration provokes student response By Gene Axton editor in chief
On Monday, September 17, the campus of California University of Pennsylvania became host to an unexpected demonstration that inspired a large crowd of protestors. At approximately 12 p.m., two non-students armed with a sign and a small microphone began a religious demonstration by the fountain in front of Noss Hall. Their targets were spelled out on the backs of their shirts: homosexuals, partiers, members of “Christian heresies” and nonChristians. The two outspoken visitors refused to give their real names, instead identifying themselves by their YouTube username, emoure77. Shortly after the demonstrators began, a crowd of students started to gather. They fired back with their own chants and signs. Some took the demonstrator’s extremist views to heart (a few students were visibly shaken up), while others chose to deal with the extremist views by employing humor (one student in a red bodysuit created a sign that read “Spider-Man is the one true God”). Regardless of the tactic, it was clear that every student there was in opposition. Members of Cal U’s student ministry STAND may have been some of the most vocal protestors. “We as STAND members are upset,” said Macey Demniak (freshman, radio and television broadcasting). “We can’t get people to come to our events because of people like him. He’s the reason people shy away from Christianity.” Cal U Public Safety arrived shortly after the two men began to draw attention. Chief Robert Downey believes that the event would have been a relatively
short one had students not indulged the demonstrators. “The biggest problem is, people are engaging them and feeding their need to preach,” Chief Downey said. “If the students just left they would’ve been here a half an hour and gone.” When a student asked a Cal U Public Safety officer why the men were still on campus, he responded by telling her that they were still there for “the same reason you’re here.” It was Public Safety’s job to protect the rights of both the demonstrators and the protestors while, of course, ensuring the safety of those involved. Public Safety may have other reasons for cautiously approaching the situation. Chief Downey suspected that the men were from a group based on the other side of Pennsylvania called Repent America. According to Downey, the organization has a history of post-rally legal action. “This group, if it’s who we think, they love police involvement and sue for violating civil rights.” A look at the YouTube user emoure77’s page shows that Cal U isn’t the first place these men have traveled to. Videos from downtown Pittsburgh, Penn State’s campus in State College, PA, and Lock Haven University pop up on the user’s channel, as well as names for one of the two men: the demonstrator with the microphone is referred to as “Brother Clayton.” No affiliation with any group can be found, though. The event drew attention from across campus. At one point Assistant Professor Swarndeep Gill, of the Department of Earth Sciences, became part of the crowd of onlookers. “I don’t know why they chose to come here,” Professor Gill said. “I be-
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photo by: Brian Provance On Monday, September 17, near the water fountain on Third Street, a religious fanatic preaches an anti-gay message to a mass of counter-protesting Cal U students.
lieve in free speech, so I have no problem with them stating what they believe and, obviously, our students are showing the spirit of this campus and it’s diversity and are right along with them, voicing their opinions.” As 5 p.m. approached, the
event came to an abrupt end when the demonstrators suddenly left. They may have stayed on campus for a relatively short amount of time, but their impact on Cal U and its students was clear. Steve Ventura (senior, music technology) echoed the
thoughts of the protestors, “back in the 1960s, people like them held demonstrations against the desegregation of America. We see how that ended, and how those people are looked at now.”
CAL U WELCOMES FAMILIES
In one of the highlights of the fall semester, Cal U students will welcome their families to campus with a series of special events during the 34th annual Family Day. Formerly known as Parents Day, Family Day brings parents, family members and friends together with their Cal U student for a full day of fun, including athletic events and a variety of other activities. Last year, more than 800 students and family members participated. From 4-8 p.m. Friday, free movies will be shown in Vulcan Theatre and musicians will perform outdoors at the Natali Amphitheatre. Family Day registration begins 8 a.m. Saturday at the information desk in the lobby of the Natali Student Center. The Parents Leadership Council will meet at 9 a.m. in the Kara Alumni House. A Family Day brunch will be offered, for a fee, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Gold Rush Room inside the Natali Student Center. The University Choir will give a free concert at 11 a.m. at the Emeriti Faculty Fountain, on Third Street. Other activities are planned from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the campus Quad. Faculty members from the Department of Art and Design, Greek Life groups and the Student Government Association will be conducting activities. The popular Kid Zone, sponsored by the Black Student Union, will provide fun for all ages with games, entertainment and face painting. Tours and activities also are planned at Vulcan Village, on the south campus, including a picnicstyle lunch for parents and families. Complimentary shuttle service from the Natali Student Center will be available.
photo by: Brian Provance University Police were on the scene to ensure the safety of everyone during the counter-protest on Monday.
Family Day activities conclude with the Vulcans’ home football game against IUP beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
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The Teaching & Learning Center renewing “Tech Tuesdays” for a second year By Walter Harris for the Cal Times
I have committed to attend every Tuesday until I am satisfied,” said Dr. Barbara Bonfanti concerning this semester’s Tech Tuesday open house series conducted by the Teaching and Learning Center. With the Center’s aid, Bonfanti is certain she will become proficient with the university’s technology systems. As described on the university website, the “Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) is a resource for Cal U faculty members as they explore effective uses for mobile technology and smart classrooms in education.” The center is managed by secondary education professor Dr. Joseph Zisk, who serves as director, and instructional technology manager C.J. DeJuliis. The two, as well as the office GA David Macar, work together to assist faculty with creative techniques to integrate technology into the classroom as a means of improving learning. Last year, the team offered weekly open house sessions called Tech Tuesdays to solve faculty problems on a walk-in basis, and the program will continue this semester. “Most professors pre-register,” said DeJuliis, “(but) the doors are always open to walk-ins during the open house.” In addition to the open house, the TLC also offers training and answers questions online. Faculty can chat live with a Virtual Training Technician via Skype, watch an online tutorial from their private YouTube
channel or take part in online training workshops. The TLC is also open to faculty Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tech training and consultation services require an appointment. For a complete list of services, as well as further information on the Teaching and Learning Center, follow the Cal U Fusion link on the Cal U homepage, calu.edu. Dr. Zisk and DeJuliis believe that professors are adapting well to university technology, and many are eager to find new ways to implement it into the classroom. “Faculty want to use technology to help the class flow a little bit better,” says DeJuliis. Among that bunch of eager professors are Dr. Bonfanti, mentioned above, and Dr. Cynthia Persinger, Assistant Professor of Art & Design. Dr. Bonfanti likens her sessions at the TLC to piano lessons. “You have to go every week to really learn.” This semester she has committed to learn as much as possible. Dr. Bonfanti admitted she has had frequent frustrations with web classes in the past. She regularly received emails from students about difficulties with media and other content she posted online; perhaps posted incorrectly. At the time, she was not skilled enough to answer their questions and had to refer them to another department. She felt bad that students were suffering due to her lack of tech experience. Since working with the Teach-
ing and Learning Center, Dr. Bonfanti said that “this is the first year I have taught a web class that I am actually able to give back to the students!” She has become increasingly comfortable with D2L and is turning graded work around faster and faster, with less stress for the student as well as the teacher. It is the second week of web classes and not one student has had a problem with online content. Student feedback has been nothing but positive. She believes her success is a direct result of sessions at the TLC. “It has improved the quality of learning in the classroom and has eased the difficulty of teaching and the difficulty of student learning,” says Bonfanti of the TLC. Dr. Bonfanti is not the only professor whose classroom is benefitting from collaboration with the Teaching & Learning Center. Dr. Persinger has integrated over 20 iPads into the curriculum of her art history classes. Equipment loaning is one of the Center ’s newest services. Students use the devices along with a variety of apps to access information, create products and complete assignments. The iPad helps students share information and facilitate unified discussion. Dr. Persinger says the iPads provide a unique opportunity for her to learn new things about technology from students, who are often more proficient with the iPad than she. Valerie Herrero (senior, fine arts) admits there can be tech glitches in the classroom, but the overriding benefit to students is
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invaluable. Were it not for Dr. Persinger’s class, she would not have the opportunity to learn on an iPad. “I could never afford this,” says Herrero, commenting on the financial difficulties most students experience in college. In the future, Dr. Persinger would like the TLC to provide all students with access to their iPads, as well as further highlight the benefit of using technology in the classroom to the faculty. Coincidentally, her first wish happens to align with those of the Teaching and Learning Center, who would also like
to see its office extend services to all students in the years to come. Persinger shares her second wish with Dr. Bonfanti, who believes that faculty would benefit from monthly workshops on general technology skills. Bonfanti’s goal, which I am sure is shared by Dr. Persinger as well as the TLC, is to facilitate a technologically proficient community that learns not just from the instructors, but also from one another.
Corrections and Clarifications In “SAI House of Representatives meets, budgets discussed,” on Page 1 of the September 14, 2012 edition of the Cal Times, some figures were reported incorrectly. According to SAI, there is an expected 9% drop in overall enrollment (the article stated an 11.29% drop in undergraduate enrollment) and $120,000 has rolled over from last year (the article stated $1.4 million).
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
It’s a ballroom blitz on the Mon, no experience required By Mary Jack for the Cal Times
California University of Pennsylvania is a bright and shiny place, and it’s understandable if students sometimes get happy feet (restless leg syndrome?) and feel the need to move around with joy. Instead of organizing flash mobs or tap dancing down the street, why not shuffle on over to a meeting of The Ballroom and Latin Dance Club? Ballroom dance has a rich history of cultural and social significance. Drawings of dancers have been found on cave walls, so it’s evident that dance has been an important cultural activity for much of human history. By the 1500s, the standardized practice of partnered ballroom dancing had begun to take its modern form. Modern dance holds can trace their steps (and their one-two steps) back to those earlier origins, when men carried glinting swords and women wore long, flowing ball gowns. Because the swords were slung to their left hand side, female partners were much safer dancing to the right. Also, so that the bottoms of their long dresses did not get caught under their feet, women did not dance backwards; couples danced anti-clockwise around the room.
It just so happens that the chapel in Old Main is the perfect space for moving around anti-clockwise, especially on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Swing dance, cha cha, rumba, waltz, foxtrot, tango and salsa are among the styles of dance that the club utilizes, and luckily, proficiency is not required to join along. Everyone is welcome, students, faculty, friends, frenemies, latin lovers, Dancing with the Stars viewers and people of all ages and all levels of skill. It is not necessary to have a dance partner to get started. “For anyone interested in dancing or joining the club, my advice would be to come and join our practices. There are no requirements to join and we start at the very beginning, so even if someone has never danced before or think they are a bad dancer they will still learn how to dance,” said former club president and current club dance instructor Jennifer. She has been involved with dancing since she was 3, and has competed in modern, lyrical and jazz competitions in which she won various ribbons and medals. “The ability to express any emotion and tell different stories are my favorite things about dance,” Jennifer added.
photo by: Zach Cowher Jon Veres (freshman, history) and Caitlin Crall (freshman, communication disorders) learning a dance.
“No matter what mood you start with, by the end of practice you always feel better. I feel that there is nothing that cannot be said through a dance, which gives people a way to express themselves however they want to. Also, if you join the club and learn dances and then go to an event with dancing you can wow everyone with your new moves.”
Learning impressive dance skills is especially enticing in this age, where most dancing has evolved – some might say devolved – into mostly club grinding. According to Jennifer, “There is a lot more technique involved in ballroom dancing or ballet or jazz compared to club dancing, which is more about following the beat of the music and moving your hips.
But dance is always evolving and what is seen today in clubs came from what people danced a hundred or more years ago. It is always interesting to see what style of dance comes next.” The club meets at Old Main Chapel on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. No experience or partner is needed, but you’re sure to make new friends and have fun!
but she actually identifies herself as a spoken-word poet. For those of you who don’t know what that is, think of it as freestyle expressive poetry (not necessarily rhyming or rhythmic) for an audience. As Katie said at the beginning of her show, “It’s just about one big conversation between you and me.” According to The College Agency. com, Katie’s poetry has been nationally recognized again and again. She represented Denver at Women of the World Poetry Slam twice and was on the winning team of the National Poetry Grand Slam Championship in 2006. She is also somewhat of a gay activist, performing as an opening act at the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and at AquaGirl, an annual lesbian pride festival in Miami. When I got to the Underground, I wondered whether or not to try and track down Katie to ask her a few questions. I was unsure of exactly how she operated before her appearances. Was she hiding somewhere in the back to avoid talking to fans and students? Actually, she was sitting casually on a blanket, closer to the stage than anyone else. Her cool, sweet personality was disarming, and she immediately charmed me when she smiled and shook my hand. When I asked her if there was a certain person who inspired her to get up on stage to do poetry, she said no. “Not really a specific person. More like the world at large.” Her advice to aspiring poets was to “write all the time. Write every day,
and read twice as much as you write.” I asked her one more crucial question: What is your spirit animal? Slightly taken by surprise, she turned to confer with her friend who was sitting next to her on the blanket. Then she turned back to say, “A water dragon!” I certainly takes a special woman to have that spirit animal. Her warm personality showed again when she began her act by asking everyone to move closer to the stage. After that, she broke the ice between her and the audience with funny questions and small anecdotes. She had a genuine interest and openness to replies from audience members, and her fun banter with the audience seamlessly flowed into a passionate monologue of poetry and then back again, captivating everyone on the turf. While reciting her poems, she vigorously motioned with her arms, rocked on her heels and tiptoes, danced, laughed and sighed along to the words. Clearly, her heart is in her work. A common topic of her poems is the relationship she has with her grandma, or “G-Ma,” as Katie calls her. She shared three of her grandma’s sayings, “There are no fire escapes in Hell,” “Don’t be too open-minded or your brains will fall out,” and “Katie, God only has time to forgive so many things.” She also hinted at a strain between them due to the fact that grandma is old-fashioned and Katie is an open lesbian, but Katie is clear about the fact that they love each other dearly. Katie described her
grandmother in one of her spoken poems that night: “…born straight as an arrow in a world that is beginning to appreciate its curves.” Poetry aside, she showed her skill as an amazing entertainer, and she has a stage persona all her own. She shared some of her quirky interests, such as Jell-o wrestling, and some outrageous anecdotes, such as being hired to clean out the home of hoarders. We learned that she sucks at poker and that she once “accidentally” ended up in an underwater shark cage in Australia. The longer Katie was on stage, the more obvious it was that she was a wild, living, loving, imperfect young person much like her listeners. As the night went on, Katie took us on a tour through her world, commenting on philosophy and religion, true love and one-night stands, depression and identity, locking her keys in her car three times in one week and much more. She captured the audience with her wit and wisdom and made clear that she was a person in this messed up world just like the rest of us. As her final poem put it, “We are all running toward one thing and away from something else. Happiness is somewhere in the middle. The Underground Cafe is a weekly event at Cal U. They welcome all styles of preforming arts at their open mic every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Spoken-word poet Katie Wirsing visits The Underground
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By Josh Kamp for the Cal Times
Last Thursday night, the Natali Student Center was host to a very special Underground Café. The night was clear, comfortably cool and a perfect atmosphere for an outdoor Underground. You may think of The Underground as consisting only of acoustic guitarists and students
covering recent pop songs, but the 2012 school year started with a diverse show. There were students sharing freestyle poetry and rap, musicians performing original music and even standup comedy. The Underground also welcomed a charismatic guest performer, Katie Wirsing. Katie is so funny that at times she could very well be confused with a stand-up comedienne,
ENTERTAINMENT
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
“Madagascar 3” a colorful animal cavalcade By Mary Jack for the Cal Times
Those watching “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” may not be certain how to feel about how this threequel really works within the trilogy. Viewers who loved the first two movies will be pleased to see the return of beloved characters Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the Hippo (Wanda Sykes) and Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), though those familiar faces may not be enough. By introducing the characters, this review has already done more than the film itself by way of a comfortable introduction or any kind of exposition. The movie dives - or rather, snorkels - right in, with our lovable group of zoo animals taking an underwater voyage from the Savannah to Monte Carlo in pursuit of the penguins. There they find trouble with the headhunting manic animal-control chief Chantel DuBois, who resembles a hook-nosed and round-bottomed Joan Crawford, or a militant Cruella De Ville. The chase takes them on to London, then (though this may be a bit of a spoiler alert to any cynic who didn’t think the cartoon animals would find themselves a happy ending) finally New York. Somewhere
du Soleil. Ardent cinephiles and lovers of rapid-fire repartee will be thrilled by the screenplay, penned by Noah Baumbach (“Fantastic Mr. Fox”). While full of Hawksian dialogue and a few standout witticisms, such as “Bolshevik” used as a euphemism, the script may lose some of its cleverness to the candied craziness that surrounds it. The dance-pop soundtrack does offer one gem of a tune in “Love Always Comes as a Surprise,” by Peter Asher with Hans Zimmer. Other enjoyable moments include an operatic visit with the pope, a mascaraphoto courtesy of rottentomatoes.com smeared DuBois belting Edith Piaf ’s “Non, Je Ne Regrette along the way, the group joins a be in direct conflict with those Rien” and of course, the zebra travelling circus, which is rather of previous installments of the singing “Afro Circus.” fitting. The entire film, indeed, franchise. The circus that was “Madais bread and circuses. However, though offered gascar 3: Europe’s Most Want“Europe’s Most Wanted” is as a palliative, at least it is one ed” certainly earned its bread a conspicuous yet successful that is easy on the palate. Colduring opening weekend. It put attempt to entertain through ors burst off the screen like a an impressive $60.4 million in sheer spectacle. The film can be broken bag of Skittles. Colored the bank, beating the first two seen as a commercial product afro wigs adorn the heads of the films in the franchise, as well for the suits at DreamWorks; performing animals. The zebra as its release day competitor, as such, it seems the filmmak- soars through a multi-colored Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus.” ers threw caution to the wind. rainbow in the clouds leaving a So, is it worth seeing? As one Story and character, plot and trail of hearts and smiles. That penguin said after a small child structure, rhyme and reason are last one is not a creative simile; was stuck to an elephant’s backall sacrificed in favor of schiz- it is actually a thing that hapside, “well, that was worth the oid Looney Tunes logic. There pened on screen. All in all, the price of admission!” Especially are no physical laws, no moral spectacle rivals any show put since the cost of a ticket into consequences and no logical on by the troupe one character Vulcan Theater is free. plot developments. Some of in the movie calls “those Frenchthe ideologies expressed may Canadians,” meaning Cirque
Owl City’s “Midsummer Station” a hit
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NEW THIS WEEK IN YOUR CONSOLE “Boarderlands 2” (pictured) “Kirby Dream Collection” “NCIS 3D”
IN THEATERS “Dredd 3D” “End of Watch” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” “Trouble with the Curve” (pictured) “The House at the End of the Street”
IN YOUR STEREO Band of Horses “Mirage Rock” (pictured)
Grizzly Bear “Shields” The Killers “Battle Born” Title Fight “Floral Green” By Jenna Faccenda for the Cal Times
Owl City, first known for his hit song “Fireflies” that swarmed the radio in 2009, is now out with a brand new album called The Midsummer Station, which was released on August 21. While keeping his original hallmarks of auto-tune and high-pitched effects, this album sees Owl City (Adam Young) branch out into more electronic effects. With the album’s most
popular song “Good Time,” Young teamed with popular Canadian artist Carly Rae Jepsen. The dynamic duo invaded the radio stations with the single, a feel good listen and definitely something the listener can’t help but sing along to. The album has received a lot of positive feedback from Cal U students. “I really enjoyed how upbeat their new sound is,” says Samantha Tarr (freshman, environmental studies). So for all you Owl City fans out there, go get your copy today!
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Living stress free thanks to S.A.B.
The Student Activities Board sponsored an event on Tuesday, September 18, where students got to make their own stress balls. Photos by: Brian Provance
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
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Phi Sigma Sigma’s Family Feud
A recruitment event was hosted at the sorority house located near downtown California, PA on September 12. It included Photos by: Walter Harris games, refreshments, and good times for all!
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Pa. high court wants review of voter ID access Associated Press
Pennsylvania’s highest court on Tuesday told a lower court judge to stop a tough new law requiring voters to show photo identification from taking effect in this year’s presidential election if he finds voters cannot get easy access to ID cards or if he thinks voters will be disenfranchised. The 4-2 decision by the state Supreme Court sends the case back to a Commonwealth Court judge who initially rejected a request to stop the divisive law from going forward. The high court asked the judge, Robert Simpson, for his opinion by Oct. 2. If Simpson finds there will be no voter disenfranchisement and that IDs are easily obtained, then the law can stand, the Supreme Court said. “It’s certainly a very positive step in the right direction in that
the court recognizes that the state does not make adequate provision for people to get the ID that they would need to vote,” said David Gersch, the lead lawyer for the plaintiffs challenging the law’s constitutionality. “In addition, there is a practical problem with getting the ID to people in the short time available.” The Republican-penned law passed over the objections of Democrats and ignited a furious debate over voting rights, making it a high-profile issue in the contest for the state’s prized 20 electoral votes between President Barack Obama, a Democrat, and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor. Republicans, long suspicious of ballot-box stuffing in the Democratic bastion of Philadelphia, say the law would deter election fraud. But Democrats pointed to a blank trail
of evidence of such fraud, and charged that Republicans are trying to steal the White House by making it harder for the elderly, disabled, minorities, the poor and college students to vote. The law — among the nation’s toughest — has inspired protests, warnings of Election Day chaos and voter education drives. It was already a political lightning rod when a top state Republican lawmaker boasted to a GOP dinner in June that the ID requirement “is going to allow Gov. Romney to win the state of Pennsylvania.” The plaintiffs — eight registered Democrats, plus the Homeless Advocacy Project, the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People — had sought to block the law from taking effect in this year’s elec-
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Voter shows his ID at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cornwall, Pa. for the primary election on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. tion as part of a wider challenge to its constitutionality. Some of the people who sued over the law had raised the claim that they might be unable to vote because they lacked the necessary documents, such as
an official birth record, to get the law’s ID card of last resort: A state nondriver photo ID that is subject to federal requirements because it can be used for nonvoting purposes, such as boarding an airplane.
government argument while campaigning in New Hampshire, without mentioning the video. He mistakenly called it the “Ryan-Romney plan” for a stronger middle class before correcting himself and promising the two would put Americans back to work rather than encourage dependency on government. Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Iowa, declined to comment on the video. “I’ll let his words speak for themselves,” Biden said while shaking hands with voters after a speech in Ottumwa. A pro-Obama super political action committee quickly pushed up the air date for a new television advertisement in response to the video. The ad, from Priorities USA Action, was previously shown online and never mentions the Romney video because it was produced before it became public. But the super PAC says it believes the ad’s message serves as a counter to the Republican nominee’s words and bought time to begin airing it as early as Tuesday on stations in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. “Doesn’t Mitt Romney understand we can’t rebuild America by tearing down the middle class?” the narrator says. The group also is likely to start running new ads using Romney’s words from the fundraising video. Obama was told about the video Monday afternoon by staff traveling with him on a campaign trip to Ohio. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney declined to say whether Obama had watched the video or to characterize the president’s reaction to Romney’s remarks. “Setting aside what Gov. Romney thinks, I can tell you
that the president certainly doesn’t think that men and women on Social Security are irresponsible or victims, that students are irresponsible or are victims,” Carney said. The president has not publicly commented on the video, but could do so Tuesday when he tapes an interview with David Letterman and delivers remarks at a fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. After that, Obama was set to collect nearly $4 million at a $40,000-a-ticket fundraiser at a Manhattan nightclub with husband and wife musicians Jay-Z and Beyonce. Romney had no public appearances scheduled Tuesday and planned to raise money in Salt Lake City and in Dallas with former first lady Laura Bush at the Bushes’ Texas home. Looking to change the subject, Romney’s campaign rolled out a new television ad featuring a mother and infant, aimed at cutting into Obama’s advantage with female voters. It argued that Obama’s economic policies would make women’s lives harder. In the video, Romney said 47 percent of Americans pay no income tax. About 46 percent of Americans owed no federal income tax in 2011, although many of them paid other forms of taxes. More than 16 million elderly Americans avoid federal income taxes solely because of tax breaks that apply only to seniors, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center. In the clip released by Mother Jones, Romney also is asked about the “Palestinian problem.” He gives a rambling response, then says “the Palestinians have no interest whatsoever in establishing peace” and “the pathway to peace is almost unthinkable to accomplish.”
Romney tries to get on track after video remarks
Photos by: Associated Press
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns at Tommy’s Country Ham House, in Greenville, S.C..
Associated Press Mitt Romney sought to get his campaign back on track Tuesday after the revelation of a video in which he said nearly half of Americans “believe they are victims,” are dependent on the government and bound to vote for President Barack Obama. The Obama campaign worked to spread the quotes to any voters who hadn’t already heard them. Obama himself headed for New York for an appearance on David Letterman’s TV couch and a fundraiser with Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Romney planned no apology but was expected to respond to questions about the video by reinforcing the reaction he delivered Monday night: that Obama favors “a government-centered society” with people dependent on public support. Obama’s campaign, seeing an opportunity to build on its ear-
lier efforts to cast the Republican as out of touch with average Americans, emailed a fundraising appeal to supporters and posted a video online asking voters to watch Romney’s comments and respond. “I actually felt sick to my stomach,” one woman says in the web video. Another woman says, “That’s not somebody who I’m thinking, ‘Oh, I want him as my president.’” Romney advisers concede the video came at a bad time — seven weeks before Election Day and with early voting beginning in two dozen states by this weekend. They acknowledge the remarks may dominate news coverage for days but dispute the notion that Romney’s comments could fundamentally change the election. The unscripted moment was reminiscent of the 2008 campaign, when Obama was caught telling the wealthy wing of his
party at a private fundraiser in San Francisco that some residents of depressed rural areas get bitter and “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them.” In the Romney video, recorded at a Florida fundraiser in May, the candidate says 47 percent of Americans don’t pay taxes and believe they are entitled to extensive government support. “My job is not to worry about those people,” he said. After the video posted late Monday afternoon on Mother Jones magazine’s website, Romney told reporters that while his comments were “not elegantly stated,” he stood by his remarks. “Those who are reliant on government are not as attracted to my message of slimming down the size of government,” Romney said in Costa Mesa, Calif., doubling down on his statement. Romney running mate Paul Ryan focused on the limited-
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BSU
By Michelle Cooper
Hello Cal U students! Just a reminder: the BSU meetings are held every Thursday in Carter Hall Multipurpose Room at 5:15pm. Thank you to everyone that came to the meeting last week. The surveys that were filled out had many great ideas that we will discuss and try to make happen. We’d like to send a reminder to you all that family day is this weekend. We will be in charge of the kids’ zone. If you’d like to help out please sign up at the next meeting this Thursday, September 20th. It will be a great opportunity to get involved and to have fun while doing so. If you can’t make it, we will have other available activities for you to sign up for at the meeting on Thursday. We hope you all have a great week and remember: “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” –Maya Angelou
The Internship Corner By Lucie Fremeau
Rutledge awards helps students go far As the fall semester quickly passes, the time to apply for Spring 2013 internships is approaching! For students who have secured a for-credit spring internship, one of the most important deadlines to take note of may be the Rutledge Internship Awards. Students must complete the application packet and submit it to the Internship Center by January 11 at 4:00pm. The Rutledge Internship Awards are available to students who will be juniors or seniors during their internship and have at least a 3.0 GPA. The award allows students who have been offered meaningful, for-credit internships outside the region to obtain a great experience without the worries of financial constraints. Those who win the Rutledge Internship Awards will be given at least $500 to help offset the cost of travel, housing, dining and other expenses involved with the internship. The goal of the award is to help students participate in career-building internships that they otherwise would not be able to afford. The Internship Award is competitive, and the amount of money that is awarded and number of students chosen vary each semester. Students who are interested in applying for the award should visit Cal U’s website and search “Rutledge Internship Award.” Then, click on the link and download the award application. Eligibility guidelines and an application checklist are included on the first page of the application packet. In addition to submitting an application, students must also submit a completed budget proposal, internship questionnaire, faculty letter of recommendation, current transcript, and a resume. Applicants are encouraged to proofread all documents carefully in order to best qualify for this competitive award. Five copies of the entire application packet should be submitted to Tracie Beck at the Internship Center, which is located on the second floor of Eberly in Room 230. OTHER UPCOMING DEADLINES: • Spring 2013 Internship Intent Enrollment: November 12 through November 26 • Spring 2013 Internship Application Deadline: January 14, 2013
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Welcome Parents
Parents play a primary role in their students’ career development. Many students develop their career goals based on family and academic experiences. A great way to help your student’s career development is to suggest that he/she visits the Career Services Department starting his/ her first year at Cal U. We can help your student to assess skills, interests, and abilities; explore, majors and career options; and offer tips on gaining co-op or other relevant experiences Career Planning Tips fro Parents Freshman Year Encourage your student to discover his/her interests, abilities, and work-related values • Complete FOCUS 2, Cal U’s online self assessment system • Meet with his/her career advisor in Career Services to begin his/her Career Advantage plan • Take a Career Planning class • Utilize the Career Services website Sophomore Year Recommend that your student explore career options and to learn about careers that interest him/her • Do informational interviews and job shadow a professional • Use FOCUS 2 to research career options • Get involve in student organizations • Explore Co-op (cooperative education) – paid, career-related experience Junior Year Advise that your student try out careers by gaining hands-on experience • Complete a Co-op, internship, or service learning experience • Attend the mock networking reception and etiquette dinner • Attend career and internship fairs • Meet with his/her Career Advisor to learn about employment trend for the field he/ she is considering Senior Year Suggest to your student that it’s time to implement his/her career goals • Fine tune his/her resume, cover letter and portfolio • Practice interviewing through the mock interview program • Develop job search strategies • If attending graduate or professional school - take admission exams and complete applications • Participate in on-campus interviews and information sessions • Develop a career network using the Cal U Career Network on Linked in Check out our website for more ideas on how to help your student - www.calu.edu – Family and Parents link, look for Services for your student and then Career Services Opportunities. Unique Careers for Education Majors Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm (registration starts at 4:30, event will start between 5:00-5:15) Eberly Hall Room 130 There is no fee for this event. To register go to www.calu.edu/careers and click on events. The Unique Careers for Education Majors focuses on positions that may include different settings and titles other than “teacher” that will allow you to utilize your abilities and talents. As an education major, your training, education and skills allow you to consider wide and varied employment opportunities. This networking event is casual with varied employment opportunities. Keynote speaker is Cal U alumna Amy Altieri ’11, training and development specialist for H.J. Heinz Co. Panel presentations will feature representatives from industries that hire education majors. Afterward, attendees can speak directly with these employers and with Cal U alumni who majored in education but went on to successful non-teaching careers. 230 Eberly Science and Technology Center 724-938-4413 careers@calu.edu www.calu.edu.careers
Hispanic Student Association By Angelina Lorenzo
SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK: Un solo idioma nunca es suficiente. (One language is never enough.) Hola! September 15th began Hispanic Heritage Month. Come learn to Salsa at our Salsa Night on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:30pm in the Performance Center. The admission fee is only one dollar and includes pizza, dancing, and fun! We are having a movie night on Thursday, October 4th in the first floor lounge of Carter Hall. Come and watch a Hispanic movie with us! We are also working on getting a special guest speaker in October. We are always in need of new members so if you are interested in celebrating and learning more about the Hispanic culture, HSA is for you! Come to our next meeting in the Carter Hall MultiCultural Center at 11am on Thursday, October 4th. Email Angelina at lor8100@calu.edu to get on our e-mail list.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
NHL and NHLPA at odds, hockey fans forced elsewhere By Gene Axton editor in chief
The start of the 96th season of the National Hockey League is scheduled for, as of press time, October 11, 2012. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slated to open their season a day later at their home arena, Consol Energy Center, against the New York Islanders. At 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 16, all of this was put in jeopardy as the NHL and NHLPA failed to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement. This isn’t the first time this has happened in professional hockey; actually, it’s the fourth time this has happened in the last 20 years. During the most recent incident in 2004, the NHL failed to start their regular season thanks to a CBA issue.
The talks lasted the duration of the season, marking only one of two times in the history of the league that the Stanley Cup was not awarded. The NHL has been fighting that demon ever since, but the bad press and fan backlash have returned yet again this year. With the last work stoppage still fresh in the minds of hockey fans, this season’s woes are frustrating to say the least. Even more disheartening is the relative silence on the issue, minus news of the NHL’s biggest stars signing contracts to play in overseas leagues like Russia’s KHL. Those looking for a hockey fix may have to look elsewhere this fall, but there are viable alternatives. Some of these teams may be a bit of a drive from California, Pennsylvania, but they’re certainly worth the trip.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman
NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Home Opener: October 20 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers Distance from California, PA: 280 mi, 5 hours 20 mins 2011 - 2012 regular season record: 44-25-7
2012 playoffs: eliminated in 2nd round by the St. Johns IceCaps We’ll start with the obvious: the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This marks the 14th season for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate, who are coming off a second round elimination in the 2012 AHL playoffs. If you’re a Penguins fan, WBS will put a lot of recognizable names on the ice; they supply the Pens with replacement players when someone gets injured. As such, the players compete at a level on par with the NHL and could one day have their names on jerseys across America. Marc-Andre Fleury, Kris Letang and Head Coach Dan Bylsma are all products of the WBS Penguins. It may be a bit of a drive from Cal U, but the quality of play and the opportunity to see tomorrow’s stars is reason enough for any hockey fan to plan a weekend trip.
Wheeling Nailers
Home Opener: October 26 vs. Reading Royals
Distance from California, PA: 56.5 mi, 1 hour 3 mins 2011 - 2012 regular season record: 38-29-5
2012 playoffs: eliminated in 1st round by the Kalamazoo Wings The Wheeling Nailers are the East Coast Hockey League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens. Their alums may not be as notable as WBS’ (if you remember who Michel Ouellet is then you get points), but they have a track record of producing players that provide depth to NHL teams. Wheeling has been running an aggressive social media campaign to lure hockey fans to West Virginia while the lockout persists, and their fancy new jersey designs are helping move the spotlight onto West Virginia’s most popular professional hockey franchise.
Johnstown Tomahawks
Hershey Bears
Distance: 69.7 mi, 1 hour 37 mins
Distance: 209 mi, 3 hours 53 mins
Home Opener: September 29
2012 is their inaugural season
Home Opener: October 20
Last season: 38-26-12, 1st round loss
Erie Otters
Reading Royals
Distance: 164 mi, 2 hours 46 mins
Distance: 251 mi, 4 hours 40 mins
Home Opener: October 5 Last season: 10-52-6
Home Opener: October 13
Last season: 36-28-8, 1st round loss
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Women’s soccer sweeps weekend matches By Creighton Rabs for the Cal Times
The Cal U women’s soccer team bounced back from a heart-breaking loss the previous weekend to sweep a pair of PSAC matches at home last weekend. The Vulcans improved to 4-10 (2-0-0 PSAC) on the season with a 1-0 win over Clarion on Friday, then following that up with a dominating 4-0 win over Indiana (Pa.) last Saturday. “We were so motivated and pumped to win this game,” said sophomore Erin Hogan. “It feels great to be able to beat them 4-0.” Cal had dropped out of the top 25 national polls last week after being ranked as high as fourth before losing 1-0 to West Virginia Wesleyan on a goal with three seconds left in the second overtime. “It was a great team effort for us,” said Cal U head coach Gene Smith. “[The West Virginia Wesleyan game] was unlucky as far as I was concerned. It was a great way to bounce back.” Saturday’s win over IUP (3-12, 0-2-1) snapped a two-match winless streak over their arch-
rivals; the Vulcans had battled the Crimson Hawks to a scoreless draw two years ago and lost a 2-0 lead late in the game to allow IUP to escape with a 2-2 tie last season. “Last year was a tough one for us,” Smith said. “Going up 2-0 in that game, having Carley (Work) get red carded and having them put two in after that.” The Vulcans wasted little time scoring, as Megan Politowski took Erin Hogan’s corner kick and fired it past IUP goalie Mara Hricik to give Cal a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute. Janelle McCann beat Hricik one-on-one after taking Kelsey Russo’s pass up the middle on in the 15th minute to extend the Vulcans lead to 2-0. Haley Henderson added a pair of insurance goals in the 55th and 70th minutes, both off passes from Hogan, to seal the win for the Vulcans. Henderson scored three goals on the weekend. “Erin’s amazing at dribbling it down the side,” Henderson said. “She can get it across amazing. She pretty much puts it on right on my foot. That’s pretty much how I score a lot of my goals. I’m just there to finish it.” Following Wednesday’s con-
9/22 vs IUP 3:30 PM Cross Country: 9/22 Saint Vincent Invitational
Photo By: Matthew Kaminski Sophomore forward Chelsea Crockett battles for posession during the Vulcans 4-0 victory over rival IUP Sept. 15. The game came on the heels of a 1-0 win over Clarion the previous day.
California Vulcans upcoming athletics schedule:
Football:
test with Millersville, Cal will travel to West Chester tomorrow to face a Golden Rams squad which tied the Vulcans in the previous three matches in West Chester, including a pair of penalty kick shootout wins in the 2010 PSAC and NCAA Atlantic Regional title matches and a 1-1 draw last season. “West Chester is always a battle,” Smith said. “Betty Ann [Kempf-Townsley, West Chester’s head coach] does a fantastic job with that team; they get very solid players and it’s always going to be a battle. They match up very well with us.” Cal did earn a measure of revenge last season with a 1-0 win over the Golden Rams in last season’s NCAA tourney. However, tomorrow’s match will mark the fourth trip to the opposite end of Pennsylvania for the Vulcans to face a team that has been a regional powerhouse for several years. “It’s tough to beat them there,” Smith said of the Golden Rams. “We’re talking an away game at West Chester again. We have to approach it like we would any other conference game. If we play well, I think we’ll come out on top.”
Women’s Soccer: 9/22 @ West Chester 9/24 vs Shepherd 5 PM 9/28 @ Slippery Rock
Sept. 21-28
Men’s Soccer: 9/22 @ West Chester 9/25 vs Pitt-Johnstown 6 PM 9/28 @ Slippery Rock
Volleyball:
Tennis:
9/21 @ Cheyney
9/22-9/24 ITA Atlantic Regional Champioinships
9/21 @ Kutztown 9/22 @ West Chester 9/28 @ Gannon
Men’s Golf: 9/22-9/23 Gannon Howard “Bud” Elwell Invitational
Sports editor’s weekend football picks NFL
NCAA
If you want to compete against Tyler Kimmel, the Sports Editor, subGame Winner Game mit your same picks to St. Louis @ Chicago Chicago Arizona @ Oregon caltimes@calu.edu by that Saturday morning Tampa Bay @ Dallas Tampa Bay Clemson @ Florida St at 11 a.m. If you would like to comment on how NY Jets @ Miami Miami Kansas St @ Oklahoma horribly Tyler did that week or boast about how San Francisco @ Minnesota San Francisco Michigan @ Notre Dame successful your picks were, you can also email Kansas City @ New Orleans New Orleans California @ USC us at caltimes@calu.edu. Your opinions could be Cincinnati @ Washington Cincinnati Temple @ Penn State in the paper and so could your picks so beware. If Houston @ Denver Houston Oregon St @ UCLA you only pick one game correctly, it will be in Pittsburgh @ Oakland Pittsburgh Missouri @ South Carolina the paper and all of your friends will make fun New England @ Baltimore Baltimore Marshall @ Rice of your lack of football knowledge. Good luck UPSET: Green Bay @ Seattle Seattle UPSET: LSU @ Auburn fellow pickers! Last Week: 11-9 Upsets: 2-2
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Oregon Clemson Oklahoma Notre Dame USC Temple UCLA South Carolina Marshall Auburn Overall: 21-19
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Tennis team raises money, excels in PSAC championships By Creighton Rabs for the Cal Times
Members of the community, including the husband of Cal U’s interim president, participated in a fundraiser for the University’s women’s tennis program at Roadman Park Sept. 9. This was the first such event for the women’s tennis program, according to head coach Pablo Montana. “I’m just trying to get more involvement from the community,” Montana said. “I just want people to come see how great my team is.” The event raised funds to assist the team with travel expenses and training tools. Participants had the opportunity to play with members of the team during the two-hour event. “It’s really good to actually meet people who are supporting the program because a lot of the time you don’t really know the people behind it,” said sophomore captain Jesse Burrell. “It’s good to get to know them a little bit, to play with them and also to meet new people who want to come and support us.”
Jeff Jones, husband of Cal U Interim President Geraldine Jones, was among those who were on the court competing with the team during the event. “I really got a chance to see how good the players really are,” Mr. Jones said. “Even though I haven’t played in 20 years, it’s always exciting to get out on the court when you can. To play against this caliber of player is wonderful. It’s a tribute to the University.” President Jones reaffirmed the administration’s support for the tennis program and the athletic department as a whole, even with the University’s financial situation. “We have excellent athletes here,” President Jones said. “It’s my pleasure to be here to watch them and let them know that the administration is very supportive of them inside the classroom for their academic coursework and then for their athletic ability here.” Members of the women’s tennis team have also donated their time to the Center in the Woods, a multi-purpose community center on California Road (Route 88) across from
Roadman Park. The team raked leaves and swept up debris on the property on Sept. 4 and will be assisting at a social event in late October. “We felt like it’s a good opportunity to give back to the community for us,” Burrell said, “because the community helps us out a lot with supporting our funds and everything and coming to support us play. We thought it would be a good way to give back to them.” Montana approached administrators in the athletic department about ways the team could give back to the California community. “I decided that we needed to do more community service,” Montana said. “In the past, Center in the Woods has worked with some of our student-athletes and this would be a good opportunity for [the players to serve.” The accomplishments on and off the court are not lost on President Jones. “We’re very proud of them,” she said. “It’s worth my time being out here on a Sunday evening.” ***
The women’s tennis team captured singles and doubles titles at the PSAC individual championships in Bloomsburg last weekend. Junior Lucie Sipkova defeated sophomore Lucie Rey to claim the singles title and teamed with Rey to win the doubles title. Sipkova and Rey earned the top seed in the tournament, earning a first round bye. They defeated Mercyhurst’s Sarah Baich and Caroline Bristol 8-3 in the second round before defeating teammates Jade Pondicas and Ramona Czakon 8-4. Sipkova and Rey outlasted Tanya Timko and Emilia Osborne of Indiana (Pa.) 8-1 in the championship match. Pondicas and Czakon swept West Chester’s Brittany Counts and Allie Fetter 8-0 in their opening round match, then defeated Michelle Perez and Aida Diop of Bloomsburg 8-2 in the quarterfinals before losing to Sipkova and Rey. After earning a first-round bye in the singles tourney as the second seed, Sipkova defeated RyAnne Baldwin of Edinboro 6-0, 6-2 in the second round and Kasey Love of Slippery Rock
6-0, 6-1 in the quarterfinals to advance to Sunday’s finals. Sipkova defeated Caroline Bristol of Mercyhurst 6-3, 6-1 in the semifinals before winning the championship over Rey by injury default after one set. Rey, the top seed in the tourney, also earned a first round bye in the singles bracket. She defeated West Chester’s Counts 6-0, 6-2 before defeating teammate Alexandra Borgenhoff 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinals and IUP’s Katie Eaton 6-4, 6-1 in the semifinals. Borgenhoff outlasted Mercyhurst’s Courtney Thompson 6-3, 6-3, 10-7 in her opening round match, then defeated Slippery Rock’s Lauren Coggins 7-5, 6-4 in the second round before falling to Rey. It marked the sixth consecutive time that Cal captured both titles during the tournament; the 2011 championships were cancelled due to the aftermath of heavy flooding in Bloomsburg one year ago.
Editor’s Note: Story was originally supposed to run Sept. 14.
Left: The men’s soccer team celebrates a goal during their 2-0 home victory over Alderson-Broaddus Sept. 15. Right: Sophomore forward Tyler Woolum dribbles past the Alderson-Broaddus defense en route to a Vulcan win.
Photos By: Matthew Kaminski
KNOW YOUR FOE: IUP Crimson Hawks When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 22, 3:30 P.M. Adamson Stadium California, PA (Coal Bowl) Current Record: 3-0 Last Game: vs Lock Haven 42-0 W AFCA Rank:14 Notes: IUP has posted 2 consecutive shutouts and has only allowed 6 points all season. They’ve scored 131 points and have a point differential of plus 125. Running back Harvie Tuck is coming off a 202 yard performance against Lock Haven. Tuck also put up 185 yards against Southern Connecticut in their season opener.
Leading Passer: Pat Smith 19-36, 260 yards, 3 TD, 52.7 Comp %
Leading Rusher: Harvie Tuck 58 carries, 466 yards, 5 TD
Leading Receiver:Tyler Dummermuth 6 receptions, 123 yards, 1 TD
Leading Defenders:Johnny Franco 14 tackles, 8 solo, 2 tackles for loss Carl Fleming 13 tackles, 8 solo, 2.5 tackles for loss