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ABOUT THE COVER Cal U’s Parks and Rec. Club is openly inviting all majors to join our society. We have the amazing opportunity to work on real Parks and Rec. projects in the community and on campus grounds. We also have the oppor tunit y for conference and expo trips, such as the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Societ y conference that is coming up. Real life experience is vital in today ’s job market and we have fun while being ac tive in the communit y. We will be organizing the upcoming Fishing Festival and if you have any interest in parks, outdoors, spor ts, recreating or having fun, feel free to look us up on orgsync or email our President at arn1020@calu.edu with any questions or comments.
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Walking for a cause
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May 3, 2019
2019 Relay For Life launch party Danny Beeck, Editor In Chief bee1558@calu.edu
From Tacoma, Washington to California, Pennsylvania, cancer continues to be the nation’s biggest health concern. In 1985, Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around the historic Stadium Bowl to raise money for the American Cancer Society in an event called Relay For Life, and his inspiration moved people across the country to do the same in order to help those fighting to find a cure. The California University of Pennsylvania chapter of Relay For Life held their launch party in the Natali Student Center on Tuesday to drum up support and excitement for the walk in the fall. “Last semester was the first relay that I was ever a part of, and it was kind of like the whole community came together,” Bailey Westfall, president of the Relay For Life club, said. “After I heard the $6,000 goal for last semester, I thought we could get so much more. Our goal this semester is $10,000, so the event is to get people signed up and get our name out there.” The Relay For Life mission is all about fundraising and walking for a cause. The American Cancer Society reports the one out of three people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, an the funds raised at these events gives families the resources they need in order to get the answers and support that they need. As a campus community, the Spring 2017 Relay raised $6,303.95, while the Fall 2018 Relay raised $6,530.26.
The venue is changed from the Convocation Center to Adamson Stadium to facilitate more teams and organizations that register to walk. At a national level, $410 million dollars have been raised as of August 2018 that pay for free rides to chemotherapy, free places to stay near or around hospitals, and a helpline for family support. The 2019 Relay For Life launch party attracted organizations ranging from Greek life to service sororities across campus who were drawn to the outdoor games and entertainment near the food court where further information was provided regarding the event and how people are able to sign up. “The goal for the event is to have someone walking from each team around the track for the entire time,” Rachel Capar, treasurer and head of the fundraising committee, said. “We should have a theme for the Relay too, so groups can dress up according to that theme. Since cancer is all about the endurance, walking around a track is a symbol for that long process that patients go through.” The Fall 2019 Relay will be held on Sept. 22 at Adamson Stadium, and it is $15 per college student to register. If you would like more information about the event, or plan on joining the Relay For Life club, reach out to Bailey Westfall (WES3184@calu.edu) or Maria Dovshek (DOV0556@calu.edu).
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NEWS
2019 Cal U Strike a Spark Conference
Fifth annual conference showcases undergraduate student research James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
Cal U’s 5th annual Strike-A-Spark conference was held on Wednesday, April 24, in the Convocation Center. From 9-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m., students showcased and presented projects, performances and exhibits to a panel of judges. This year, Cal U was honored to have Chancellor David Greenstein as the keynote speaker, who gave his keynote address at 11 a.m. Over 300 Cal U students contributed projects, creating more than 200 presentations for the conference. Nearly 40 students from Jeanette High School attended the moring and featured sessions, before meeting with admissions counselors. During the conference. sessions, various exhibits were on display and different presentation sessions were available to attend, including digital storytelling, creative arts exhibits, poster sessions, platform sessions and honors thesis presentations. The theater and dance departments gave performances, , including “On the EDGES: An Exploration of Anxiety, Co-Dependence, and the Importance of Connection,” as well as poetry and essay readings. “There’s always a great deal of energy throughout the Convocation Center during the entire conference, and I expect we will build in that momentum,” said Gregg Gould, director of the Center for Undergraduate Research. The art displayed shows a range of talent among the class standings. Freshman Trevor Zabliowicz’s “Dark Spruces” shows the artists prowess with charcoal, while junior Michelle Cagno’s “Our Future” gives a haunting glimpse of follies of society and the potential future we face. The presentations and exhibits at the conference show the ingenuity of students; tackling subjects and concepts most people wouldn’t consider. Sophomore Rebecca Glusco’s exhibit, entitle “Math Takes More Than One Language,” addresses teaching math to non-English speakers. She discussed how some of the ideas of math gets lost in translation when an English speaker is teaching a non-English speaker math. Another student
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addressed themes of language acquisition, particularly in children’s language acquisition and learning a second-language acquisition. Students utilized past knowledge and personal passions as inspiration for their exhibits. Shyanne Hillard used her knowledge of gaming culture and personal interest in creating her presentation on “Why Dungeons and Dragons Caused a Moral Panic in the U.S.” She discussed how Dungeons and Dragons, with its mythical themes, language, and imagery, cause moral outrage from citizens and political groups. Her project is meant to be a “foundation for future research.” Biology students Kayla Hutter, Kailey Blas, Taylor Blizzard, Shae Grinell, Rebecca Price, and Madison Thrashe, analyzed the similarities between shrimp and chicken proteins, in their presentation called
“The Analysis of Pandalus borealis and Gallus gallus protices.” Over two-weeks of work, they found 3 similar protein bands, which is indicative of shrimp and chicken having 3 of the same proteins, or 3 different proteins that have the same size. The conference is sponsored by the Department for Undergraduate Research. The next Srike-ASpark Conference will be on April 22, 2020.
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Cal U President Geraldine Jones and PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein listen to Maria Yates’ presentation at the 5th annual Strike a Spark Conference.
STRIKE A SPARK Photos by: Cal U Public Relations
Daniel Greenstein became the fifth chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education on Sept. 4, 2018, and was the keynote speaker for the Strike a Spark Conference on Wed. April 24.
Greenstein and Dr. Gregg Gould speaking with Joe Carter, junior studio art major, as he presents his findings on using polluted river sediments as a glaze material for pottery.
PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein at a Q & A held in the Performance Center on April 24.
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The 14th-Annual Hip-Hop Conference at Cal U Panelists Chuck D and Sybrina Fulton conduct powerful discussion James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
For the 14-annual Cal U Hip-Hop conference on April 25, we were graced with a dynamo panel for an in-depth discussion. At 6:30 p.m., Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, Chuck D, activist and leader of the legendary rap-group Public Enemy, and clinicalpsychologist Dr. Tracie Webb-Bradley, came together to speak on social justice, mental health, and hip-hop. They delved into conversations about community effort, injustice across the country, the mental-health issues surrounding these topics, the outlet of hip-hop, and a call to action as a society against injustice. Normally held in the Steele Hall auditorium, the conference was held in a fully-packed Morgan Hall auditorium, with students, professors and faculty. After introductions from Kelton Edmonds, Cal U professor in the department of history, politics and law and one of the organizers of the event, the panel opened up. Fulton, mother of two who works for public housing in Miami, gave a very focused, driven and passionate discussion on her experience, in the wake of the tragedy befalling her family. She described her situation as “an average life, an average household,” before losing her son. To her, a tragedy occurred and she didn’t know how to deal with it. “To lose a child is a different kind of loss, a different kind of pain. There are layers to your pain.” After the loss of her son in 2012, Fulton and Tracy Martin, Trayvon’s father, became “the voice for Trayvon,” demanding justice and action. She discussed how, during this time, she kept a strong-attitude in the public eye but was battling severe depression and stress behind-thescenes. “I had developed an illness from the stress of my first trial,” Fulton explained. Despite social-adversity and mental-health, Fulton discussed how depression kpt sneaking up in her life, but she “wouldn’t allow it.” She has dedicated her life into turning her tragedy into social change. She has been an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. Her book Rest In Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, co-authored with Tracy Martin, tells the story of her son and the rise of a movement that woke a nation’s consciousness. In response to Dr. Webb-Bradley’s questions about
societal-views, Fulton expressed her ideas of how the mindset of other people interprets “our children as evil.” She discussed how “the other side” needs to hear what we have to say and know that our children are “no different from theirs.” She went into detail about how the tragedy befallen her son exposed her to a world she had no prior experience in, such as government officials in Florida and what views they represented and how they got into office. She focused on systems and laws that are in place that are used inappropriately, such as “Stand Your Ground,” a law Fulton had no idea existed, but believes this is unfair still today. What Fulton called upon is a community effort to end the injustices in society; to stand against social-systems in place that promote injustice and places hardships on people based on race or socio-economic status. She believes part of the problem is when people are silent when facing something they know in their heart is wrong. She wants people to speak out against injustice, and realize some of the hardships and burdens places on people in their everyday lives. “When you get to a certain age, you start asking yourself if you are going to Heaven or Hell,” Fulton explained, “Some of us are already living in Hell.” Chuck D has “been on the frontlines for a long time.” As a rapper, author and producer, he has strived to raise social and political awareness for the challenges faced by African-Americans, and to challenge systems and authorities that are used to oppress citizens. His discussion was ideologically charged, covering a widearray of topics, while calling on community effort to band together against injustice and unfair systems. “20 years is a short time; 40 years are a short time.,” Chuck D explained. “There are a lot of residual effects from what happened 40 years ago.” He explained how the racial issues of the past are still the racial issues of today, but it comes in different forms. The fact that people are discussing the same racial and social issues today, issues that were discussed 40 years ago as well, is a sign that a problem still exists in our society. For example, Chuck D explained how 100,000 black men were imprisoned in the 70’s, but almost 2 million black men are in jail, today. “The duty to eradicate these ‘isms’ is an hour-to-hour,
day-to-day struggle,” Chuck D said. He calls upon American citizens to fight against the ideas of racism and social-oppression, and explains how this needs to be a daily occurrence because it is that serious. He explained how the role of a community is to enforce itself, pay itself, and protect itself to achieve the prosperity and protection it needs. Outside enforcement instills unfair systems on a community that it doesn’t need. Being connected to those in your community is the most important thing. “When was the last time you had a connection with the person who takes your garbage out,” Chuck D asked the audience, “When was the last time you had a conversation with a homeless person?” Part of the battle that Chuck D participates in is changing the perception of black men and the perception of “the streets” and how “the streets” is marketed to youth. He explained how, in his travels to 112 different countries, that “all around the world people see African-American men as ‘nigga.” Chuck D called upon everyone to help destroy that perception. Part of that perception is perpetuated to how “the streets” are marketed. “My goal is to take the ‘glow; off the street,” Chuck D said, “The streets have been marketed and sold to young people since the 70’s and the 80’s.” Chuck D encourages people to speak-out and fight against injustice and bad decisions, otherwise “it metastasizes tragedy.” He also warns about what society calls a “movement,” as the true needs to society run the risk of being overlooked to promote a group agenda. Even with different stories and different issues addressed by the panelists, Fulton and Chuck D’s message are the same. Both demand social-cooperation and a communal sense of moral obligation to fight the inequalities and injustices in American society, inequalities and injustices that both speakers endure Sponsors and Organizers of the conference include the American Democracy Project, the Department of History, Society, Politics and Law, the Black Student Union, Cal U Men United, Cal U Women United, the College of Liberal Arts, the Frederick Douglass Institute, and the Department of Multi-Cultural Affairs.
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TV executive to address graduates at Cal U
Cal U Commencement speaker, Terence Carter, to speak on May 10-11 The television executive behind such broadcast TV hits as “Empire,”“Gotham,”“The X-Files,”“Bones” and “Glee” will deliver the Commencement address at California University of Pennsylvania. Speaker Terence Carter, executive vice president of drama and comedy development for Twentieth Century Fox Television, is also the great-greatgrandson of Elizabeth “Jennie” Adams Carter, Class of 1881, California’s first African-American graduate. Carter will address master’s and doctoral degree candidates 7 p.m. Friday, May 10. The first class to graduate from Cal U’s Doctor of Criminal Justice program will be among those vested in their academic hoods and awarded their degrees. Carter also will speak to associate and bachelor’s degree candidates at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11. Both ceremonies will be held in the Convocation Center, on Cal U’s main campus in California, Pa. University President Geraldine M. Jones will confer about 1,200 degrees at the ceremonies, although not all graduates will choose to attend. Families and friends are welcome to watch as students cross the stage to greet the president and accept their diplomas.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER Carter has held his current title at Twentieth Century Fox TV since January 2018. In this role he has developed recent hits including Fox’s “The Passage” and ABC’s “Single Parents,” as well as programs such as “Mixtape” at Netflix and “Bless This Mess” at ABC, which are set to premiere next season. He previously served as executive vice president of drama development, programming and event series for Fox, where he was responsible for developing and overseeing “Empire” – the network’s No. 1 show for four years – and such acclaimed shows as Marvel’s “The Gifted,” “Lethal Weapon,” “Gotham,” “Lucifer,” “Glee,” “Bones,” “X-Files,” “24: Legacy” and “Sleepy Hollow.” Prior to joining Fox in 2009, Carter was vice president of drama programming at NBC
Entertainment/Universal Media Studios, where he developed shows such as “Parenthood” and “Southland.” Before joining the drama team at NBC, he was the network’s director of comedy development. Carter has received numerous honors. In 2009, he was named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Next Generation: Top 35 Executives Under 35.” In 2011, he was profiled in Variety’s “New Leaders” edition. He serves on the board of directors for the “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles, which honored him as a Champion of Education at its 2016 Dreamer Dinner. The following year, he received an Emerging Leader Award from the Ron Brown Scholar Program at the 2017 American Journey Awards. Carter grew up in Washington, D.C. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies and a focus in film and media.
His ancestor Jennie Adams Carter is an inspirational figure in California University’s history. She graduated with a normal school diploma in 1881 and went on to become a respected teacher, school administrator and orator. Her photo and related artifacts are displayed in Carter residence hall, which also houses Cal U’s Multicultural Center. Each year the University presents its Jennie Carter Award to an individual who exemplifies her indomitable spirit.
ATTENDING COMMENCEMENT There is no charge to attend Cal U’s spring 2019 graduation ceremonies, and free parking is available. University staff will guide guests to designated parking and seating areas in the order of their arrival. Seats are not reserved. Guests are urged to arrive at least one hour before Commencement begins.
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ENTERTAINMENT “Game of Thrones” Returns for Final Season May 3, 2019
Popular HBO series comes to an end after 8 thrilling seasons By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. The series follows George R. R. Martin’s best-selling book series “A Song of Fire and Ice” as HBO sinks its considerable storytelling teeth into the medieval fantasy epic. Game of Thrones is the depiction of two powerful families—kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and honest men—playing a deadly game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, and to sit atop the Iron Throne. Martin is credited as a co-executive producer and one of the writers for the series, whose shooting locations include Northern Ireland, Malta, Croatia, Spain, Canada, Iceland, Morocco, Scotland, and the United States. The series first premiered in April 2011. Fans of the show are saddened that the newly released season is the final season to be aired. The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones premiered on April 14, 2019. It is a bittersweet moment for fans overall. Fans are happy that the show returned to their tv screens, but sad that it is the final season. Also, this eighth season is one of the shortest seasons ever throughout the entire series. The final episode is planned to air next month on May 19. Most seasons lasted for either a month-and-a-half or two months, while this last season is only on air for about a month. Unlike the first six seasons that each had ten episodes
and the seventh that had seven episodes, the eighth season only has six episodes. Like the previous season, it largely consists of original content not found in George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Fire and Ice” series and adapts material Martin revealed to the showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series, “The Winds of Winter” and “A Dream of Spring.” The cast for the show consists of 22 main characters, 16 recurring guest characters, and hundreds of extras. Co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have said that seasons 7 and 8 would likely comprise fewer episodes, stating that after season 6, they were “down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We’re heading into the final lap.” Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the seriesusual 12 to 14-month timeframe, as Weiss explained, “It’s crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule.” HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes and would premiere later than usual in mid2017 because of the later filming schedule. Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season would consist of six episodes and would premiere later than usual for the same reason. Benioff and Weiss said about the end of the series: “From the beginning we’ve wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it’s stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we’re coming to the end. It would have
been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I’m very happy we’ve kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to.” The first two episodes are, respectively, 54 and 58 minutes long, while the final four episodes of the series are all more than an hour in length—episode three is 82 minutes (making it the longest episode of the series), episode four is 78 minutes and the last two are each 80 minutes. A two-hour documentary, Game of Thrones: The Last Watch, which documents the making of season 8, is due to air on May 26, one week after the series finale. So, it is like the old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end.” That is the fact for all fans of Game of Thrones. Fans will be saddened with their favorite medieval television series not returning for any more seasons, but will definitely treasure this last season. Game of Thrones appears on HBO every Sunday at 8:00PM, so be sure to tune in to soak up every fantastical minute of it.
Andrea Kroll
DJ SPOTLIGHT
Andrea Kroll, AKA DJ Short Andy, is a Sophomore Communication Studies Major with a Minor in Acting. She became a certified DJ her freshman year, in October 2017. Andrea runs her show, High Noon, on Thursdays from 12pm-2pm, and she is also a participant in the onair DnD campaign, Epic Destiny, on Monday nights from 10pm to midnight. Her favorite memory so far is when Tristan and Alyssa would come to her show and ask her to do ‘the Donnie noise’ from Wild Thornberry’s. Andrea was also a member of this year’s annual Lock In for a Cause and became the first to reach bail, raising over $600 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Andrea wanted to share this fun fact: Andrea works with WCAL alum DJ Condalupa Rice.
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More TV Show Reboots?
Popular Disney TV shows might have a reboot in the works By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
There are more rumors about popular children television shows having reboots. Recently, there were rumors about a Drake & Josh reboot and now, rumors are going around about two more possible tv show reboots. Miley Cyrus made hints that a possible Hannah Montana reboot is in the works and Selena Gomez also made hints that a possible Wizards of Waverly Place reboot may also be in the works. Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place were both wildly popular television programs featured on the Disney Channel from between the years of 2006 to 2012. Hannah Montana originally aired from March 2006 to January 2011. The program focuses on 14year old Miley Stewart (portrayed by Miley Cyrus) who is a teenager living a secret double life as an average schoolgirl by day and as the famous recording artist Hannah Montana by night. She keeps her secret to herself and only a few people know of her alter ego. The story follows the daily life of Stewart, her older brother Jackson, her best friends Lily and Oliver, and her father Robby, which is Cyrus’s real-life father and country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus. Hannah Montana was very popular during its heyday, running four seasons with almost one hundred episodes intact. Also, the show even went on to produce two movies. However, fans of the starstudded singer are convinced that a definite Hannah Montana reboot will happen. Cyrus posted pictures on Instagram of her new hair-do. Her hair closely depicts the blonde wig she constantly wore throughout the seasons of Hannah Montana. Fans went wild over this picture, causing it to soar over three million likes within
twenty-four hours! She has also posted numerous pieces of content of being in her Hannah Montana wig and singing famous songs from the show including “Best of Both Worlds” and “Nobody’s Perfect.” As it stands, there is no official confirmation of a Hannah Montana reboot, even though Cyrus appeared to have lowkey confirmed of a possible reboot. Of course this could all be coincidence but, given that hit shows like Drake & Josh and That’s So Raven have all been, and are being given, the reboot treatment, it seems plausible that Hannah Montana could be making a comeback too. Seeing as Miley has now had a break from the show, she may actually be excited to return to it, whether that›s in the form of a new series, film or something else. Hannah Montana is not the only show with rumors of a reboot. The cast of another popular Disney show, Wizards of Waverly Place, also made hints about a reboot occurring. It is no secret that Wizards of Waverly Place was one of Disney’s most popular shows of all time. Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, David Henrie, and the rest of the cast won over the hearts of millions in the 2000s and now it looks like they are about to do it all over again. Henrie recently appeared to confirm that a reboot is in the works with a secret meeting at Disney+ headquarters and now the rest of the cast have hinted that it is actually happening. The show originally aired from October 2007 to January 2012 and chronicles the adventures of the Russo Family. The Russos live on Waverly Place in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, above a sandwich shop with they own and run. The family consists of siblings
Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T. Austin). The three siblings are wizards and live with their Italian father, Jerry, a former family wizard, and their mortal Mexican mother, Theresa. Since they live in a moral world, the Russos are required to keep their existence of wizardry a secret. Just like Cyrus took to Instagram, posting content as Hannah Montana, Henrie also took to Instagram. He posted a photo of him standing next to a Disney sign with the caption: “@Disney+, let’s do this.” Over the weekend of April 5, a tweet went viral in which a fan wrote: “Raven is back, the Jonas brothers are back, Hannah Montana is back. I think we all know who’s turn it is,” alongside the opening credits of Wizards of Waverly Place. It was not very long before actual Wizards cast members started retweeting it. As it stands, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Maria Canals Barrera and Jennifer Stone have all retweeted it. Of course, there are no official confirmations about there being a Hannah Montana or Wizards of Waverly Place reboot, but all signs are pointing to a yes. Disney+ is set to launch in the US later this year with reboots of the likes of High School Musical, Sister Act and The Parent Trap already confirmed. Could Wizards of Waverly Place be joining them? Fans are going absolutely berserk over all of these reboot rumors. Now, fans anxiously wait and hope that these rumors eventually become true.
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK By Evan Peffer, Staff Writer PEF9535@calu.edu
P!nk - Hard 2B Human P!nk released her 8th album, Hard 2B Human recently and it is the perfect combination of all of her previous work. Full of a lot of powerful ballads and jazz-pop party songs, it seems like the best way to capture all of her sound and the way it has evolved over the years. I was not a fan of the way the songs are laid out, however. There are many fun songs but they seem to be too separate to the point where it starts to get a little bit bogged down in the slower songs and drag. Overall, this album seems like a return to form for P!nk with her getting back to her roots and pulling from all of the sounds that made her successful in the first place.
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This Week in the Vulcan Theater Big Miracle By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
VULCAN THEATER MONDAY - FRIDAY 11am. - 7pm. - 10pm.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 4pm. - 7pm. - 10pm.
Based on the true story, Adam Carlson (John Krasinki), a reporter based in a small town in northern Alaska, cannot wait to land a job in a bigger market. Then, the story of a lifetime practically lands in his lap: A family of gray whales is discovered near the Arctic Circle, trapped by rapidly forming ice. Along with the descending media comes Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore), an environmental activist and Adam’s ex-lover. Together, they try to rally an international coalition to save the whales before it is too late.
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CAL LIFE
May 3, 2019
Interview with the man who started WCAL Alumnus Dave Dragosin discusses the legacy he left for Cal U James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
While in elementary school, Dave Dragosin received a piece of advice that he would never forget from his algebra teacher. After an assembly, she told him, “If you don’t find yourself in front of a camera or a microphone, you lost your calling.” Dragosin, now 69 with a long career in media under his belt, said those words are true. Taking that advice to heart, he set out to place himself in one of those positions. Along the way, he established a pirate radio station in the basement of his house in April, 1969, which became California University of Pennsylvania’s WCAL radio station. Approaching the 50-year anniversary of its founding, Dragosin reflects on his time at Cal and the passion that helped him establish WCAL and his career. Born and raised in Clairton, PA, Dragosin has always been outgoing. Taking his algebra teacher’s advice, he pursued theater in middle school and high school. “I was never a good algebra student,” Dragosin added. “But I was a great comedian.” Going into Cal U, then called California State College, he studied Audiology and Pathology. After a year, he changed his focus to speech and theater. One day, in front of Vulcan lounge while talking to some friends, including Bob Dumbauld, who worked as a part-time engineer at KQV-AM in Pittsburgh, about someone with a radio station in Johnson Hall that wanted to move. Dragosin proposed they move the station into his house on Third and Wood streets, which had an empty cellar. In a matter of days, Dumbauld brought in equipment, and Dragosin contributed his own. They started broadcasting 1/10 of a watt with rebroadcasts around town and broadcasted for two weeks. While seeing The Jaggerz perform a concert at Cal, Dragosin saw his friends rushing towards him. One of his friends said, “Hey Drag’, your landlords showed up and kicked us out of the house because of the radio station.” His landlords told him they were going to speak about the issue with George H. Roadman, who was acting president at the time. Dragosin and his friends, wanting to take the initiative, met with Roadman the next day and were “met with open arms.” Roadman allowed Dragosin and his friends to broadcast from a house on Beazle Street for a few months, before
moving into the Student Union. Between 1970-1971, they were accredited for Speech Communication with emphasis on Radio and T.V. While at Cal U and working at WCAL, Dragosin was able to explore his creative comedic side. With a few friends who helped him out with his shows, Dragosin started the “Big Daddy Drag Shakers and Movers Club, For the First Time, Anywhere, Once Again, In Living Black-and-White Color, From the Sound-Filled, Fun-Filled Studios of Coco’s Boom-Boom Room,” “It was like a comedy sort-of-thing and I took it seriously,” Dragosin explained. They wrote jokes and created characters and character voices. Dragosin said he was heavily influenced by KDKA and their morning people. He did those character voices while working at WCVI in Connellsville, his first job out of college. According to Dragosin, he was the first person to interview the first big celebrity to visit Cal U. Actor Vincent Price came to Cal, while Dragosin was a student, and they discussed culinary skills during their interview. His passion for radio eventually extended into multimedia. After working for a number of years at WMBS in Uniontown, he explored video and began directing and
producing videos. He made nature and health videos, and developed instructional videos for different clients as a freelancer. He also has a passion for drawing and painting, which he studied while at Cal U. Those skills carried over into his work with the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society where he uses his skills to develop forensic painting that assist the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society in their investigation and search for Bigfoot. He is now the Western Pennsylvania Director of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society. That passion for media lead to founding his own company, Dragosin Production Works, in the greater Pittsburgh Area. His children, three girls and one boy, share the same passion as they are all involved with multimedia development, particularly his son, who works for Solotech and helps produce media for Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Dragosin feels that his passion, combined with his talents, is what directed his life and allowed him to do what he loves doing. “I have utilized everything God has given me,” said Dragosin.
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CAL LIFE
S enior
Danny Beeck - Editor in Chief
It really is wild to think that my college career is coming to a close. Since my first day as a little freshman, I have looked up to those in the leadership roles. Seeing their styles and how they conducted themselves gave me the abilities to add those same skills to my toolbelt once I was able to have the necessary practice to operate a newsroom, and eventually the news desk. When I started, I was the only person to get involved in all three mediums of media on campus (CUTV, Cal Times, and WCAL). Now, it seems like a trend to get involved in all forms of media, which makes every single person down here even more versatile and talented. I couldn’t be more proud of the work we put out to the public as a unit, and how we were able to adapt to a myriad of situations all year. Through all of the late nights and early mornings, I can say that what I learned at this school will forever follow me into the future. The relationships and knowledge that I learned from the staff, faculty, and students is invaluable and made me who the person that I am today. Next year’s staff will continue the legacy of success, and will certainly continue to put out a quality product each and every week. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for each graduating senior, and for every person down here. I am Danny Beeck, and “You stay classy California”.
Taylor Barta - Graphic Designer Well, time does fly when you’re having fun. I can’t believe I’m already graduating. The past 3 years of being a part of the Cal Times crew has taught me a lot about commitment, time management, and especially teamwork. Since sophomore year I’ve been a graphic designer for this newspaper and I’m proud to have my name on every issue I was a part of. The people down here in the Media Sutie have become another family and I’m definitely going to miss them. In addition to being associated with the Times, I was also a member of our college radio station, WCAL, for 2 and a half years and held the Program Director position during my senior year. I’ve continued to learn about responsibility and leadership from all my experiences at CalU. My college experience all I could’ve wanted it to be, all thanks to the amazing opportunites and clubs here on campus. My final words will be my formal goodbye to everyone a part of the CalTimes, WCAL and CUTV. You are all great friends and I wish you all the best with the rest of your college career and your venture in to the real world.
CAL LIFE
S potlight
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Colin Kirkwood - Sports Editor
It’s hard to believe how fast time flies when you head off to college. I distinctly remember my first publication in the Times like it was yesterday. I was simply ecstatic and couldn’t believe that people were reading and enjoying my work as a writer. The experience of rising up from contributor to anchoring one of the most popular sections the paper has to offer has been an exciting time. With traveling to cover sports for the University on a weekly basis (being a team announcer for football and basketball) I might not have had the opportunity to cover things in depth as I had envisioned when I first took over the role. However, I would like to think that between the coverage that Danny and I tag teamed this year, we provided our great readers with some quality coverage. I’d like to thank every writer I’ve had in the past year (especially Gary, you nailed the local coverage) for providing content. No one beats the Cal Times in terms of WWE coverage! I am honestly surprised we haven’t received an invitation to joint coverage with the actual WWE. A thank you to Jeff who was very understanding in my adjustment of schedule after taking a job with AT&T Sportsnet in Pittsburgh, and to all my current and former editors. I plan to contribute as I can next year when moving into graduate studies, however much more planning will be going into each and every pre-game show as I shift into the role of official radio broadcaster for Vulcan football and Men’s/Women’s basketball. I hope that you will either tune in for the first time or continue to listen to my journey and the clock starts now for a brand new season!
James Rudolph - News Editor As my time at Cal U ends, I want to thank the Cal Times staff for encouraging me to put myself out there and participate in the University. Being an editor for the Cal Times forced me to go out of my comfort zone and engage new people. This taught me how to approach new situations and how to connect with people, even if we have nothing alike. The paper also taught me the importance of community and cooperation. I’ve always considered myself a loner, but the Cal Times staff, and everyone else involved in media, made me feel welcome and gave me a place in the university. Without it, I would truly have been lost. I want to especially thank the readers. If it wasn’t for you, I would have no purpose for writing in general, least of all writing for a newspaper. Some have called this a thankless job, but the satisfaction that someone reads the work that I spend a lot of time on makes it all worthwhile. As cliché’ as that sounds, I truly mean that, as knowing someone reads my work is the encouragement I need to keep going. I ask all of you to keep reading. The staff works really hard to produce quality content for you, and It means the world to us knowing that you take the time to pick up the paper or read an article on our website. Thank you, Cal U.
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OPINION
The Most Popular Fast Food Places Why do humans crave these unhealthy meals? By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
Burgers. Fries. Milkshakes. What did you think of after reading those three words? McDonald’s? Other fast food restaurants? It is extremely easy to fall for the unhealthy, but so delicious – meals from America’s favorite fast food places. Even though society knows the outcome of eating these fat-filled foods, we still continue to eat them. There are hundreds and thousands of fast food restaurants all over our country. Unsurprisingly, McDonald’s is probably one of America’s most popular fast food chains to eat at. In just the United States alone, sales have estimated to be worth billions. Another popular fast food restaurant is Wendy’s. They are well-known for their signature chocolate and vanilla Frosty’s. Speaking of their desserts, Wendy’s recently came out with a Frosty Cookie Sundae which is topped with cookie pieces and chocolate sauce. Imagine all that and their amazing four for $4 – what else could you ask for? On Cal U’s campus, the most popular (and only) fast food chain is Chick-fil-a. Students, faculty, and visitors all can enjoy the incredible chicken nuggets, sandwiches, and waffle fries while they continue with their classes, work, or other daily activities. Cal U even voted Chick-fila to be their favorite fast food place. Now, we all enjoy a delicious chicken sandwich; however, seeing Ralph’s smiling face at the register is definitely one of the main reasons that people love going to Chick-fil-a. Two other fast food places in the quiet town of California are Subway and Dairy Queen. Personally, Dairy Queen is my favorite out of the two. There is a huge selection of a wide variety of desserts as well as burgers, chicken, and fries. Dairy Queen recently announced their new “cupfections.” These delicious treats are available in two different flavors. The brownie and oreo cupfection is filled with vanilla ice cream, brownie bites, and chocolate sauce. If you’re more interested in fruity flavors, the summer berry cake cupfection is the perfect dessert for you. This delectable treat is made up of vanilla ice cream, vanilla cake, three different types of berries, and chocolate chunks. Another popular fast food restaurant is my
personal favorite – Chipotle. If Mexican food is something you like, then I definitely recommend trying it out. Even though I’m not a huge fan of burritos, the burrito bowl is a mouth-watering combination of rice, beans, protein, and so much more. I could honestly order my burrito bowl in my sleep. One fast food chain that I think is super underrated is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Their famous bowls are extremely filling and delicious. The bowl is filled with mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, chicken, and creamy gravy. This combination reminds me of Thanksgiving dinner without the crazy price tag. Their famous bowls are also a part of their $5 fill up meals. These meals usually come with potato wedges, cookies, and a drink for only five
dollars. Lastly, Five Guys is super appetizing for burger lovers. Their burgers are very juicy and enjoyable to eat. They also serve hot dogs and other sandwiches. In addition to that, their milkshakes are incredible. However, the price is a little on the expensive side. I occasionally go to Five Guys when I’m craving their amazing bacon cheeseburgers. Overall, there are a variety of different food places to eat at. My personal favorites are definitely McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Dairy Queen. Most fast food places have apps for your phone, which are definitely helpful to catch the good bargains and coupons.
OPINION
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Summer Must Reads A few books to read for fun By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
Taking a vacation to the beach or have a long car ride? Check out these books to entertain you throughout your summer. Paper Towns by John Green - This novel is a sweet romance which talks about the story of two lovers, one which begins with two childhood sweethearts. Looking for Alaska by John Green - As Green’s first novel, this book was one that faced a lot of controversy. The main character in the story falls for a girl named Alaska, and their love story goes on to strongly impact each other. Recursion by Blake Crouch – This book explores “False Memory Syndrome” which is when you begin to have memories of something that didn’t actually occur. This whirlwind of feelings and confusion is an excellent summer read. The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks is one of my personal favorites. This fiction novel is filled with romance, suspense, and tears. Taylor is a firefighter who met a woman named Denise, and they begin to fall for each other while searching for Denise’s son after a terrible car accident.
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez – This summer romance quickly becomes problematic once Kristen realizes her dream guy wants to have a big family. You won’t want to put the book down after you realize she is infertile and may not be able to fulfill his hopes. I’ll Never Tell by Catherine Mckenzie – A murder mystery book involving a family who recently lost their parents. The five siblings team up to solve the murder case of a camper who was found dead twenty years ago. Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey – Two sisters, Ivy and Tabitha, maintain relatively normal lives. However, Tabitha has a gift that makes her different from everyone else. You have to read to find out!
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OPINION
How to Ace Finals
With finals approaching, these tips will help you to succeed By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
1.
Start early, don’t cram– it’s easy to procrastinate to study for a text, but it takes time to comprehend all of the information
needed for a test. 2.
Prioritize your study time – the time you spend preparing for a test is important. Therefore, don’t let yourself go out
the eat instead of studying. It’s tempting, but you can go out to eat as a reward after you study. 3.
Create your own study guide - Even though some teachers provide a study guide, creating your own can help you
comprehend the content easier and you can adjust it to your style. 4.
Quiz yourself – whether it’s flashcards or a friend quizzing you on the material, the repetition of the same content is
extremely helpful 5.
Ask questions - Don’t hesitate to ask your instructors questions, that’s what they’re there for! This will only help to
prepare you for the exam. 6.
Go to the review session – some sessions are optional, but this will only help you to score well on the exam. You’ll be
doing yourself a favor. 7.
Take breaks – your brain can only handle so much information at one time. Give yourself some time to absorb all of the
information and to relax. 8.
Get a good night’s sleep – you will feel so much better during exam if you go to bed early the night before.
CAL LIFE
Cal U Men Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
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Students raise awareness on sexual assault and gender violence
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WEATHER
May 3, 2019
Local Weather Forecast Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
By: Dillon Gaudet
Across Pennsylvania Erie: 57-59 Rain
HIGH: 76-77 HIGH: 71-73 HIGH: 70-72 HIGH: 71-73 HIGH: 72-74 LOW: 50-52 LOW: 51-53 LOW: 54-56 LOW: 51-53
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Partly Sunny
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Harrisburg: 79-81 Rain
Philadelphia: 78-80
Thunderstorms
A cold front associated with a strong low-pressure system to our north and west will work through our area during the day on Friday. There is an increased chance of thunderstorms ahead of this cold front. Behind the cold front, temperatures will fall back to around average. The upper low associated with the surface low-pressure will move through southwestern Pennsylvania throughout the weekend. This will keep the chance of precipitation in the forecast Saturday. A high pressure will build across SW PA during the day Sunday bringing with it pleasant conditions.
California, Pennsylvania Almanac Sunrise
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SPORTS
Fourth Steel City Classic Crowns Several Champions The Cal Times disc golf expert gives the inside scoop Gary Smith, Director of Operations at CUTV smith_gm@calu.edu
The 2019 edition of the Steel Cit y Classic-Presented by Prodigy was held on an unseasonably windy Saturday, April 27 at Deer Lakes Park in Tarentum, PA. 70 players teed off in search of a title in one of the 9 divisions offered in the one - day Tournament. This year ’s edition was a few weeks later than usual, which helped avoid crowds at the park during the first day of trout season, as Deer Lakes Park features several fully stocked ponds. I n the Men’s Open division Daniel Brooks-Wells from Liverpool, NY led wire to wire to win by three shots. He fired a 63 in the first round and had to hold off a hard charging Adam Woodward from Washington, PA to claim the vic tor y and the $243 first prize. Woodward shot a 64 that tied him for 2nd overall with Justin Whitney. The score also tied for the second lowest round in the Open division with t wo other players; Sam Castiglione who finished 4th and Whitney ’s 64 in the first round. O f par ticular note, a familiar name to local spor ts fans, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith finished 15th in his first tournament of the year. I n the Open Women’s Division, Alanna Poole earned her 31st career win by a convincing 13 shot vic tor y of second place finisher Chelsea Carl. She collec ted $82 dollars for the win and was never pressured as she held a 14 shot lead af ter the first round.
The Advanced Men’s Division was where the tightest ac tion of the weekend happened. The top 5 spots were separated by a total of 4 shots and when the dust settled M itchell Shor t from Cowen, West Virginia collec ted his 12th win. H is total of 142 was one shot better than N ick Greene from Whitmore Lake, M ichigan and 2 shots clear of Arnold, Pa’s M ike Vassey. The top 3 finishers all shot 72 in the final round and the best score of the division was 70 by Shor t, and 5th place finisher Sean Perr y. The Advanced Women’s field only saw one competitor and Lea Vasey took home the honors, and her scores of 78-79 would have been competitive even if there had been more player sin the division. Three Players made up the Amateur Masters 40+ division which also featured some close competition. Kevin Jacobs from Nor th Evans, NY took hope a 2 shot win over Jeff McCullough and 4 shots over Jimbo Jackson. Af ter being tied with McCullough in the first round with dueling 66’s, Jacobs gutted out the win by shooting a final round 72 which was enough to claim his 12th PDGA vic tor y.
Most C-Tier tournaments have the largest fields in the I ntermediate and Recreational Divisions, and the Steel Cit y Classic was no exception. I n the I ntermediate Division Matthew Horrell from Latrobe PA used a strong final round to cruise to a 6-shot vic tor y over Evan Kovacs. Horrell lead by 1 shot af ter a first round 67 and followed that up with a 66 in the second round which was 2 shots better than anybody in the field in the second round. The Recreational Division saw some hot shooting as this was the only division that had multiple people finish under par. Joseph Zachar y Guiciardi (-6) did not have to travel far for the win as he hails from Creighton, PA which is near Deer Lakes. He fired a 62-64 to win by 2 shots over Tim R astettler from I mperial, PA. Andrew Heltsley finished third af ter charging with a final round 65. O f note, former California Universit y Theatre Major Sam K aras finished 4th in his first tournament ever with a 1 over par total of 133. These results will be combined with points earned in the t wo other Steel Cit y Sponsored Tournaments, The Summer Slayer, and Slaughter fest this fall to crown an overall Steel Cit y Champion. For more information on upcoming tournaments check out w w w.discgolfscene.com or w w w.pdga.com.
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May 3, 2019
Superstar Shake-Up Recap
The Cal Times professional wrestling expert breaks it down Jonathan Sakaguchi, Contributor sak8734@calu.edu
The W WE always has those dream matchups we would love to see as fans. However, some superstars are all on different brands (Monday N ight R aw, Smackdown Live, NX T, 205 Live and NX T U.K .). But once a year we get surprised a week af ter WrestleMania. The rosters bet ween all show brands are constantly shuffled and this year nobody was safe. For the first time in ver y long time tag teams were split up, champions and their titles switched brands and new faces came to the Red and Blue brands of R aw and Smackdown. Star ting with Monday N ight R aw where Stephanie and Shane McMahon recapped some memories from WrestleMania and were about to introduce the first star to join R aw from Smackdown, but the M iz ’s entrance music came on. Shane looked to the ramp for him to rush the ring, but was attacked from behind as he clotheslined Shane and the brawl was on. M iz chased McMahon out of the arena that night and was a great way to k ick off R aw. I t had been pondered for months since December which brand the superstars that had been brought up from NX T in Alister Black , R icochet, Lac y Evans, Lars Sullivan, Heav y Machiner y, Tucker & O tis, and EC3 would end up with. R icochet and Black joined their official home on R aw in an 8-man tag team match with R aw Tag Team Champions Zack R yder and Cur t Hawk ins against the Revivals and the NX T Tag Team Champions The Vik ing Experience in Erik and I var. EC3 would later call R aw home as he went look ing for a match only to end up getting slammed through the stage by The Monster Among Men a.k .a. Braun Strowman. Lac y Evans would declare the red brand belonged to her as she went to earn her match at Money in the Bank against Natalya. Later in the night the former Smackdown Tag Team Champion Uso Brothers took on the Glorious Chad G able and Bobby R hodes in this classic match of strength versus wit The Usos beat the Glorious Ones. I ntercontinental Champion Finn Balor took on Andrade and Salena Vega in a non-title match up. Af ter Vega inter fered
with the match the self-proclaimed future of the W WE Andrade pinned Balor. Af ter being interrupted by John Cena at WrestleMania and the following Monday N ight R aw episode by the Under taker, there couldn’t be anyone lef t to interrupt Elias this time, right? When star ting his per formance once again interrupted by a fellow superstar. This time it was the Master of the 619, Rey Mysterio. However, Mysterio’s welcome would be shor t lived as he was attacked by Lars Sullivan. I n an announcement coming back from commercial Cedric Alexander and Erik Young would be nex t superstars added to the R aw roster. I n the follow ac tion, a match featured Naomi who came over from Smackdown to par tner with Bayley in a tag team match. The final match Roman Reigns and Universal Champion Seth Rollins would par tner up with a myster y par tner from Smackdown to battle Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin and Drew McI nt yre. Af ter the five men where in the ring it was time to reveal the identit y of the myster y combatant. The Phenomenal A J St yles had returned to the Red brand af ter mak ing Smackdown the House that A J St yles Built. The fired up main event ended with St yle’s finisher, the Phenomenal Forearm. Moving into the nex t night on Smackdown Live, the show k icked off with Finn Balor and the I ntercontinental Championship switching brands, the title was on the line as Balor had to defend it against fellow superstar Ali. A hard fought match ended with Balor retaining his title. Af ter coming to Carmella’s aid R-Truth was attacked by Lars Sullivan who announced he would be staying on Smackdown. Ember Moon returned to the ring on Smackdown af ter returning at WrestleMania from an elbow injur y and was joined by Bayley who crossed over from R aw. Later, Paige emerged with her new tag team former Smackdown Women’s Champion Ausk a and former NX T Women’s Champion The Pirate Princess K airi Sane. I n an all- out brawl with the R aw and Smackdown Women’s Champion Beck y Lynch,
Mady Rose, Sonya Deville and the W WE Women’s Tag Team Champions, The I iconics. The spontaneous battle was eventually broken up by W WE officials, which allowed for the show to continue with its card. I n an announcement later that night Chad G able, Liv Morgan from the R iott Squad, Buddy Murphy from 205 Live, Apollo Crews, Heav y Machiner y, Tucker & O tis and M ick ie James would be joining the Smackdown roster. The announcement that fans were waiting for of who was joining Smackdown from R aw was about to be revealed when the boss Vince McMahon appeared to announce it. Af ter giving his speech and hyping him up the myster y superstar was finally announced, and it was Elias. Af ter talk ing to the boss and thank ing him, Elias star ted to play but to no one’s surprise he was once again interrupted. This time it none other than the Big Dog, Roman Reigns who attacked the singing superstar. Af ter superman punching Elias, McMahon tried to inter vene and break up the assault. Reigns made McMahon pay with a superman punch that connec ted and sent the Boss down to the mat. Reigns grabbed the mic and said to the crowd, “I don’t care what he says, Smackdown Live is my yard now!” Before going to the back Elias attempted to attack Reigns on the ramp, but was speared back in the direc tion of the ring. Reigns later went to the back to continue the altercation, but the officials showed up in the nick of time to break things up once again.
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SPORTS
Looking Down-ing on the competition
Vulcans pitcher, Emilee Downing, on her success at Cal U Danny Beeck, Editor In Chief bee1558@calu.edu
Competition breeds champions, and Emilee Downing has faced fierce competition all throughout her softball career. Downing, a senior pitcher on the California University of Pennsylvania softball team, is no stranger to success on the softball diamond, and she translated that same success to the collegiate level when she arrived in 2016. “It was a big jump from high school [softball] to the college game,” Downing said. “When I was going into my freshman year, the team that was here at Cal was just coming off of a trip to the final four. The seniors got the freshman to understand early on that we wanted to go there again, but we don’t want to just get to the final four. We want to win it.” Downing grew up in Groveport, Ohio where she played softball for Groveport-Madison high school for all four years as a pitcher. During her high school career, she was named to the All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) first team in 2012 and 2013, and made the second team All-District in Division I in 2013. “Our conference was one of the best in the state of Ohio, and normally one of our teams made it to the state finals, or just about. We were actually pretty good,” Downing said with a laugh. “Starting freshman year of high school, I played varsity, and pitched almost every game other than when I got hurt my junior year.” The repetition and practice that Downing brought with her to the collegiate level allowed her to shine on the mound, racking up a 2.98 ERA in her three years with the program, along with 184 strikeouts in 174 innings pitched. Downing is one of four pitchers for the Vulcans this season, and has appeared in 17 games this year in red and black. “At times it is difficult because you know how important it is going into each game,” Downing said. “It’s also rewarding to know that you are the person that looks onto your teammates, and they have your back. If the team didn’t have my back, I would feel a lot more pressure, but I don’t feel any of that because I know that my team will be there for me.” At the helm for the Vulcans is head coach Rick Bertagnolli, who just wrapped up his 26th year with
Emilee Downing on the mound against Seton Hill on April 16.
Photo by : Jeff Helsel, Cal Times
California. Holding an overall record of 863-288 with the softball team, his guidance led the Vulcans to the NCAA Tournament 21 times during his tenure. “Coach always wants the best for us,” Downing said. “You can definitely see that in his coaching style. Playing for him and making him proud, along with the past program that he has built, is what I look forward to doing each season.” Over the past two seasons, the softball team was forced to adapt to a variety of playing surfaces due to a renovation project of Lilley Field at Roadman Park. “We’re always travelling and we really lack the consistency of knowing what to expect at different fields,” Downing said. “Our team really does do a good job at balancing the different playing surfaces, but it is really hard to get into a rhythm. At major games, we also don’t really have that same support level that we did when we are on the road. At some places, we just have our team and the bus driver.” The college search for Downing stemmed from her passion in criminal justice, and she was drawn to
California for their successful programs in both softball and homeland security. “I would only look at schools that had criminal justice programs, and somehow, my dad found out about the program at Cal,” Downing said. “We just decided to come to check out the campus and the area, and then I met Coach B. After talking with him, that is really what made me want to come here. I obviously wanted to come here because of the program [criminal justice], but Coach really made me want to come here and play for his program [softball].” Aside from her deadly aim on a softball diamond, Downing has her sights set on pursuing an opportunity with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after graduation. “I want to work for the ATF,” Downing said. “Preferably any federal agency, but I really like the ATF. I worked for them as a part of an internship over the summer, so I really liked it. I would want to be a special agent, and that’s my number one goal.”
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Vulcans split double header with Seton Hill (April 16) Photos by : Jeff Helsel, Cal Times
Taylor Robblee warming up for an at bat against Seton Hill Univeristy on Tues. April 16.
Sophomore infielder, Alexa Pastor, rifling a ball to first base at Seton Hill.
Sophomore Brooke Wilson smiling in the dugout during their 2-0 game 2 win against the Griffins.
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Looking for part-time employment? Located just off route 70 & 201 We are taking applications for Rostraver Square Shopping Center servers and bartenders. 724-930-9697 // Order online at Flexible shifts. www.redddawgs.net
Monday Night is Wing Night! $.99 Whole Jumbo Wings 8-11 PM. Eat in only No discount applies. Thursdays - C a l U Night! All Craft Drafts only $4.50 All Day!