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March 22, 2019
On the cover:
NEWS
Our front page features a photo of The Cal U Club Hockey Team who defeated the I ndiana Universit y of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks by a score of 5-1 at the War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Vulcans were the number three seed, and they k nocked off the t wo seed en-route to their 12th championship in program histor y, and their fif th consecutive title. Photo by David Hague Photography.
Cal U hosting three spring open houses
Student Campus Talk with President Geraldine M. Jones is on Tuesday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the south wing of the Convocation Center.
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California University of Pennsylvania has scheduled three Open House programs during the spring semester. Open House programs are scheduled from 9 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23; Saturday, March 23; and Saturday, April 27. Registration for each event begins at 8 a.m. on the third floor of the Natali Student Center. At an Open House, prospective students can meet faculty and current students, take a campus tour, learn about our clubs and organizations and more. Campus tours will include the residence halls, classrooms and academic departments, and facilities such as the Herron Recreation and Fitness Center, and the Convocation Center. Students and families can talk with Cal U students and meet faculty members. To register for one of the undergraduate Spring Open House dates, visit calu.edu/admissions/visit/index. aspx. For information about the admissions process at Cal U, visit calu.edu/admissions or call 724-938-4404. To explore academic majors, visit calu.edu/academics.
DANNY BEECK EDITOR IN CHIEF
COLIN KIRKWOOD SPORTS EDITOR
JAMES RUDOLPH NEWS EDITOR
TOM CATON ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
MORGAN BUCKWALTER
OPINIONS EDITOR
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Student Affairs did you know? Counseling Services Counseling Center services are available for students seeking confidential help for personal as well as interpersonal difficulties. Services are free of charge to Cal U enrolled students. The Counseling Center, located in the Wellness Center, provides an array of short-term counseling and psychological services to University students with problems that interfere with their adjustment to campus life, personal development or effective educational performance. The Counseling Center provides the following services to students: evaluation, consultation, brief therapy and emergency intervention. Students requiring intensive or specialized care will be referred to community mental health providers. All therapists working in the Counseling Center adhere to federal and state ethical and legal standards and laws concerning confidentiality. Enrolled students can make an appointment by calling 724938-4056.
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NEWS
March 22, 2019
Hatred Bolstered by White-Supremacy
Mass shooting in New Zealand shows evil in white-supremacy James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
In the most recent display of hate, 50 people were shot and killed in two mosques in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, March 15, injuring 50 more. The suspect, who was arrested 20 minutes after the first emergency call, premeditated the attacks and intentionally targeted Muslims. As the international community reels from the attack and offers sympathies and support to the Muslim community in New Zealand, more evidence appears that the suspect was galvanized by radical, white-supremacy ideology and rhetoric. The gunman began shooting people at the Al Noor Mosque around 1:40 p.m., local time. At the peak of Friday prayer, at least 300 people were worshiping inside the mosque. He fired at the worshipers while standing near the exit, walking up to victims wounded by his gunfire and executing them. He went outside and shot fleeing worshipers, before retrieving another weapon from his car and returning to the mosque, shooting more victims. He left in his vehicle and shot other civilians in the area. A neighbor said they witnessed the gunman drop a firearm in the driveway of the mosque and appeared to be wearing military style clothing. At 1:55 p.m., the gunman arrived at the Linwood Islamic Centre, a mosque 3 miles east from Al Noor. A survivor account revealed the gunman shot through the windows initially, because he failed to locate the entrance. The imam at the Mosque said a worshiper, identified as Abdul Aziz Wahabzahad, stopped the attack. Wahabzahad said he threw a credit-card reader at the gunman, forcing him to retreat to his car and fire at Wahabzahad. Wahabzahad picked up an empty shotgun the gunman had dropped and threw it through the car’s window. The gunman then drove away. The suspect was arrested at gunpoint after his vehicle was rammed against the curb by police vehicles. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the suspect was planning to continue to a third location, which Mike Bush, Christchurch police commissioner, corroborated this statement. 42 people died at the Al Noor Mosque, seven at the Linwood Islamic Centre, and one individual who died at the Christchurch Hospital, after the shooting. The sheer number of victims makes identifying them difficult, as police have only identified 30 of 50 victims.
Mourners carr y the body of a vic tim in the Friday, March 15, mosque shootings for burial at the Memorial Park Cemeter y in Christchurch, New Zealand, Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Additionally, dozens of people remain missing. The suspected arrested was Breton Harrison Tarrant, a 28-year-old Australian. Between 2016-2018, he became obsessed with Islamic extremists and terrorist attacks. Allegedly, he started planning the attack two years ago, choosing his targets in the last three months. According to security officials, he visited countries in Asia and Europe and, between 2016-2017, visiting sites of battle between Christian entities and the Ottoman Empire. Tarrant’s social media revealed anti-Muslim sentiments and white-nationalist ideas. On his Facebook, Twitter, and 8chan, he posted a nearly 80-page manifesto that was full of white-supremacy rhetoric, anti-foreign sentiment, and a call to action for countries to defend themselves from foreign forces. The manifesto was filled with neo-Nazi symbolism . The title of Tarrant’s manifesto is “The Great Replacement,” a reference to a French, right-wing conspiracy theory that states white-Catholic French, and white-Catholic Europeans as an extension, are
being replaced by non-Europeans. Tarrant emailed the manifesto, nine minuets before the attack, to 30 recipients, including the prime minister’s office. Even the weapons had evidence that indicates whitenationalist inspiration and anti-Muslim messages. The weapons, two semi-automatic weapons, two shotguns and a lever-action firearm, were covered in writing that contained the names and historical events related to battles between Christians and Muslims and recent terrorist attacks. There is no doubt that white-supremacy and surrounding rhetoric serves as inspiration for these individuals, just like radical Islamic ideology, or any other radical ideology , serves as fuel or these acts of evil.
Photo by : Mark Baker / AP
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March 22, 2019
NEWS
President Trump’s first veto
Veto overrules Congressional resolution to end national emergency James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
President Donald Trump issued his first veto on Friday, March 15. The veto rejected Congressional legislation that overturned his national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the southwestern border of the U.S. Much to the dismay of Democrats, the bill also had a number of Republicans support in Congress. However, even in the wake of a government shutdown, the president has not lost public support. The House voted on Feb. 26 to overturn the emergency declaration, under the National Emergency Act. On March 14, the Senate passed the resolution by a 59-41 vote. After the vote, the president tweeted the word “VETO!,” before officially signing the veto proclamation the next day, stating that he did so lawfully, according to the National Emergencies Act. While the veto was expected, Congress may not have enough votes to override the veto, which would leave the national emergency declaration in effect. The Democrats quickly attacked the president’s decision and his speech. During his press conference announcing the veto, the president presented statistics to support his decision, which the Democrats felt blurred the line between humanitarian crisis and national security. Democrats responded with citing government data that shows no flood of criminal migrants attempting to enter the United States. Some Republican members of Congress agree with the statistics presented by the Democrats and showed their support for the bill. Other Republicans said that it was the duty of Congress to appropriate taxpayer dollars and oppose Trump because they felt he had went beyond his authority. During the vote on March 14, a dozen Republicans joined Democrats on the 5941 vote. Sen. Lamar Alexander, Republican from Tennessee, said: “Never before has a president asked for funding. Congress has not provided it and the president then has used the National Emergencies Act of 1976 to spend the money anyway.” Sen. Jerry Moran, Republican from Kansas, felt that President Trump’s declaration was unconstitutional. During the president’s press conference in the Oval Office, Attorney General William P. Barr said the president’s emergency declaration was authorized
President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office after signing his first veto on March 15.
under the law. After Republican Senate opposition, the president said he understood why some Republicans felt that he overreached. He insisted that he “put no pressure on anybody,” and he wants Republicans to “vote from the heart.” “I’ll let them know when there’s pressure, O.K.?” he added during his press conference. “And I told them that. I said ‘When I need your vote, I’m going to let you know’ I didn’t need the vote because we all knew it was going to be a veto, and they’re not going to be able to override. It’s going to go very quickly.” While he may be losing support in Congress, his public approval rating is slightly increasing. According to CNN’s latest poll, President Trump’s rating hit 43 percent, and 42 percent with adults. While CNN says the polling is great, it matches other recent polling that shows Trump’s approval rating is up from his decline after the government shutdown. Some see the numbers as the President losing no public support after declaring a national emergency,
Photo by: Evan Vucci
which could be seen as the declaration as the right move for public opinion. The emergency declaration does face opposition from another force, even if Congress failed to override the veto. A coalition of 20 states sued the president last month against his use of emergency powers. They argue that President Trump doesn’t have authority to divert funds for building a wall, because Congress controls spending. Following the president’s first veto, there is an opportunity for a second veto. On March 13, the Senate passed a resolution to end U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia in their war against Yemen and limit presidential powers to engage in the conflict further, without Congressional approval. With his defense of the Saudi Crown Prince, who is implicated in the sanctioned killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and refusal to reduce U.S. support for the Saudi’s war against Yemen, it seems unlikely the president would sign the bill.
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NEWS
March 22, 2019
Bashing and breaking
Women’s Center host “Scale Bashing” as a part of NEDA week Danny Beeck, Editor-In-Chief bee1558@calu.edu
Skylar Steinhart, junior, social work major
Bonnie Fehr, junior, Liberal Arts major
The Women’s Center hosted a scale bashing event in the Smith Hall multi-purpose room on March 5, to empower women and tear down the stereotypes that are associated with the number on the scale. The event was a part of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) week, and this year’s theme was “Come as you are”. “These numbers don’t define you,” said Skylar Steinhart, junior social work major at California University of Pennsylvania. “You are more than your weight. This event helps bring awareness to the fear that people have of scales in a way, and it gets the aggression out.” NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. The mission of NEDA is to support individuals and families affected by eating disorders while serving as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. The Women’s Center offers services and programs, advocates for greater equity, and provides and atmosphere that empowers and nurtures women on campus. All photos by: Jeff Helsel, SAI
Dr. Darla Timbo, counselor, Cal U Counseling center (front), Noelle Marinelli, graduate assistant, Cal U Women’s Center (back)
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CAL LIFE Local Fish Fries gear up for the season of Lent
March 22, 2019
Crowds begin to swim in and gobble up fish sandwiches By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
The season of Lent has officially begun in the Christian liturgical calendar. Local fish fry eateries across the surrounding area are preparing for the crowds of people who will swim in to try and catch some fabulously fried fish sandwiches on a “Fish Friday.” For those who are not familiar with the season of Lent, it is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar that last for 40 days or about six weeks. The season typically begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. Local churches, American Legion Posts, and restaurants are offering deals for fish. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, simply known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. The most famous location for celebrating Mardi Gras is New Orleans, Louisiana, where every year, a huge parade is thrown and people flock to Bourbon Street to take part in all the action. For those who celebrate the season, something is given up or fasted for the season of Lent. People usually abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink as a religious observance. Fasting is known to have certain benefits; the belief that it benefits our health. A number of studies have suggested intermittent fasting has numerous health benefits, including weight loss, lower blood pressure and reduced cholesterol. There are many questions to why fish is consumed on Fridays during the season of Lent. Trying not to get too religious in this article, those who take part in Lent abstain from meat on Fridays.
Some individuals even abstain meat on Fridays year-round. According to Sister Elaine Berkopec with Ursuline College, Lent is a “special penitential season, Catholics again are to abstain from meat on Fridays and on Ash Wednesday as a penitential practice.” However, people tend to debate on why fish is not considered meat during Lent. Many give up meat on Friday and turn to fish. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, abstinence laws say meat is considered something that comes only LOCAL FISH FRIES NEAR YOU: from animals that live on land, like chicken, cows, sheep or pigs. American Legion Post 175 So, what is a fish fry? A fish fry is a meal containing battered or breaded 168 Park Avenue, Washington, PA 15301 fried fish. Fish fries have become very common in the midwestern and Hours: Every Friday through April 19th, 11AM-7PM northeastern regions of the United States. For all of us living here in California Washington Elks and the other surroundings boroughs of Brownsville, Hiller, Coal Center, and 138 East Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301 other towns, many local fish fries are popping up around the region. For a Hours: Every Friday, 11:30AM-9PM complete list of local fish fries around us, please log onto KDKA’s website for their 2019 Fish Fry Guide. Also, be aware that prices vary at each fish fry, Solmon’s Seafood 222 Hall Avenue, Washington, PA, 15301 so plan accordingly. Information about most fish fries can simply be found Hours: Mon-11AM-8PM, Tues-Thurs- 11AM-9PM, Fri & Sat- 11AM- online. 10PM, Sun- CLOSED Easter Sunday is about a month away so there is plenty of fish to go around. Fasting for the season of Lent is not easy, but I definitely know all Immaculate Conception of us are looking forward to the goodies and other treats that await us on 119 West Chestnut St, Washington, PA, 15301 Easter. We are most certainly looking forward to all the chocolate and other Hours: Every Friday, 11AM-7PM *For a complete list of local fish fries, visit www.observercandy we hope to find in our Easter baskets that morning. What are you reporter.com! waiting for? Go explore your local fish fry on the next Friday!
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CAL LIFE
March 22, 2019
CUTV and WCAL win awards at IBS 2019 By Evan Peffer, Staff Writer PEF9535@calu.edu
WCAL and CUT V sent ten students to attend the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Conference from March 1st-3rd, 2019. The group traveled to New York City to experience two days full of educational sessions from broadcasting professionals in order to improve both stations’ quality. The group was nominated for quite a few awards, and won two of them. CUTV won the “Best Sports Play-by-Play” for their broadcast of Vulcan Hockey, and WCAL’s own Alicia Lackey won “Best Station Student Manager.” Keep an eye out for more from these nationally awardwinning organizations!
Pictured above are the finalist trophies CUTV & WCAL won at the 2019 IBS Awards. Photos courtesy of Tom Caton
Pictured above are the trophies CUTV & WCAL won for “Best play-by-play” and “Best Student Station Manager.”
Jazmyn Neal
DJ SPOTLIGHT
Jazmyn Neal, AKA DJ Jaz, is a Junior Communications Major with a Public Relations concentration and a minor in Acting. Jazmyn joined the station earlier this year, and was a certified DJ by October. With a show called “Soul with Jaz” on Tuesdays from 8pm-10pm, Jazmyn loves pop and R&B, and mixes both worlds together. The majority of her training was done by DJ Caramel, and Jazmyn says her favorite memory is her first show. She was intimidated but was able to push through and play the music she loves. Jazmyn would like to expand and have people come onto her show to discuss mental health, life, and other topics. To keep up with DJ Jaz, follow @ thatchatwcal!
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ENTERTAINMENT The Masked Singer Finale: Last Mask Standing March 22, 2019
Final 3 competitors are finally unmasked By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
It was the new singing competition that definitely turned some heads and stumped viewers all across America; the Masked Singer on Fox. The moment has finally arrived that drove fans berserk. The final three masked singers who remained in the competition were finally unmasked and one of them was bestowed the winner of the Masked Singer. For those who are not familiar to the format of the show, here is a brief synopsis. The show/ competition began with twelve celebrities dressed head to toe in elaborate costumes, hiding their true identities. Even their voices were altered with special effects to keep their identities a secret! The only time viewers heard the celebrity’s real voice was when they took the stage to sing their hearts out and do all they can to remain in the competition. During each episode, a portion of the competitors are paired off into face-off competitions, in which each will perform a song of his or her choice. From each face-off, the panelists and live audience vote; the winner is safe for the week, while the loser is put up for elimination. At the end of the episode, the losers of the faceoffs are then subjected to the earlier votes of the panelists to determine who will not continue; the eliminated singer then takes off their mask to reveal their identity. In addition to the singing competition, hints to each masked singer’s identity are offered during the show. The panelists are given time to speculate the identity of the singer after the performance and ask them a single question to try to determine their identity. The competitors in the first season were said to have a combined 65 Grammy nominations, 16 multi-Platinum albums, 16 Emmy nominations, 9 Broadway shows, 4 Super Bowl titles, and 4 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On February 27, 2019, the finale of the show finally aired. All bets were in on who was hiding behind the mask. The final three competitors were the Bee, the Peacock, and the Monster. For weeks, these masked singers were tricking, impressing, and stumping viewers in attendance and watching at home, the host, Nick Cannon, and the panel of judges. The judging panel consisted of singersongwriter Robin Thicke, television personality Jenny McCarthy, actor/comedian Ken Jeong, and recording artist Nicole Scherzinger. The final three
The final 3 competitors on The Masked Singer finale (from left to right): Bee, Monster, and Peacock
singers took the stage in a winner-take-all battle for the trophy and title of the Masked Singer. First up to the microphone was the Peacock. He sang “Shake a Tail Feather” by Ray Charles. He traipsed through the audience with a cadre of backup dancers in tow. As he has done throughout the season, the Peacock gave another excellent, crowd-pleasing performance. Even with all of the clues that were given within the nine weeks of competition, the judges and viewers continued to scratch their heads and figure out who really is the Peacock. Next up on stage was the Bee. The intriguing insect quieted things down a bit that night with a soulful, simple yet elegant rendition of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” From all the clues, we know the Bee has been working since the 1950s, she has had 22 Grammy nominations, has won 10 Grammys and other awards, and is known as an empress. Guest judge on the panel that night was Kenan Thompson who directly stated “That Bee is Gladys Knight, I concur.” People were still unsure about the Bee’s real identity. Last but not least on stage was the Monster. He once again proved his versatility by singing “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan. The Monster, by far, was probably one of the toughest identities to guess. Week after week, he kept changing things up and confusing the judges and viewers. While
singing during the finale, Thompson pointed out the Monster’s fancy footwork and referred to his costume as a “furry trashcan.” Even after all the clues given, no one could seem to figure out who was behind the mask of the Monster. As the 2-hour finale began to wrap up, host Nick Cannon announced who came in third place. To a large shock, the Bee came in third place. After the judges locked in their final guesses, the Bee removed her mask. Lo and behold, it was the Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight! In second place was the Peacock. Upon removal of his mask, allaround entertainer Donny Osmond was hiding behind it! That obviously meant the Monster was the winner of the Masked Singer. Everyone was eager to see who he really was. Removing his mask, it was revealed that T-Pain was the Monster! Viewers went insane after finding out who the final three competitors were. Even more excitement was added at the end of the show because an announcement about a second season was announced. The Masked Singer is very exciting and is definitely not one of your typical singing competitions. Everyone is definitely looking forward to the next season.
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CAL LIFE
March 22, 2019
Summer
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WORK
Applications available in University Housing Office Residence Hall B Room 117 Deadline: March 29, 2019
Local Weather Forecast Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
BY: Dillon Gaudet
Across Pennsylvania Erie: 39-41
Rain/Snow Showers
HIGH: 41-43 HIGH: 41-43 HIGH: 53-55 HIGH: 54-56 HIGH: 42-44 LOW: 36-38 LOW: 37-39 LOW: 26-28 LOW: 30-32
Chance of Rain/Snow Showers
Sunny
Partly Sunny
Chance of Rain
Partly Sunny
Harrisburg: 49-51 Rain Showers
Philadelphia: 52-54
Rain Showers
A low pressure system will draw near the region early in the morning on Friday bringing with it the likelyhood of rain/snow showers. Temperatures will be above average this weekend as ridge will begin to work into the area. There will be a low chance of precipitation both Saturday and Sunday. Monday will be the next chance of precipiation will be Monday as southerly flow will draw moisture to interact with a shortwave trough. A friendly reminder that it is offically Spring as of Wednesday!
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ENTERTAINMENT
March 22, 2019
ALBUM OF THE WEEK By Evan Peffer, Staff Writer PEF9535@calu.edu
Phantoms - Mariana’s Trench Mariana’s Trench recently released their fifth album, Phantoms, after a four year break. The album is generally good, but does not quite live up to some of their previous work. While both of their most recent albums are produced to the highest scale, with over-arching motifs, this album is written more similarly to most of today’s music. The production value is scaled down and there is no story told through the course of the album like with their previous work. That being said, most of the songs are well-written and fun, and it is still on the higher end of modern pop music. While it may be something a little bit off from the norm, Phantoms is worth a chance.
RATE: 75/100
This Week in the Vulcan Theater Wreck-It Ralph By Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
VULCAN THEATER MONDAY - FRIDAY 11am. - 7pm. - 10pm.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 4pm. - 7pm. - 10pm.
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This sweet little tale follows main character WreckIt Ralph who has grown tired of being the “bad guy” and constantly losing to his “good guy” opponent, FixIt Felix Jr. After 30 years of seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph takes matters into his own hands. He sets off on a game-hopping journey to prove that he has what it takes to be a hero. He meets other characters like Vanellope von Schweetz and Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun. However, while on his quest, Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. This film teaches that anyone can become their own hero.
RATE: 88/100
CAL LIFE
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March 22, 2019
This Day in History: March 22
From the Printing Press to Muhammad Ali James Rudolph, News Editor RUD2588@calu.edu
The Gutenberg Bible becomes one of the first books printed in history in 1457. Named after its creator, Johannes Gutenberg, it was the first book printed using his printing press, which he invented. His inspiration came from the Bible, and he created the printing press to spread Bible in a more efficient manner. This started a revolution in literacy, spread of information, and printed information available to the public. In 1765, the first British tax on American colonists, the Stamp Act, was passed. The British Empire, deep in debt after the Seven Years’ War, was trying to use the North American colonies as a source of revenue. The colonists argued that this was unconstitutional, saying only their representative assemblies could tax them. Mob violence ensued as tax collectors were targeted, until Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766. However, a Declaratory Act was issued, which said the British had authority to pass any colonial legislation. These issues lead to colonial revolution, serving as part as the United States’ foundation. The state of Illinois’ became the first state to enact a law requiring the equal treatment of men and women in hiring, in 1872. This was a groundbreaking decision for women’s rights, and Illinois would remain the only state to have a law protecting sexual equality in the workforce until 1964. The United States was the first nation to recognize Russia’s new Provisional government in 1917. The U.S. ambassador to Russia requested and received permission to recognize the new government, months before the October Bolshevik Revolution. Following the U.S., in an attempt keep Russia in the war against Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy recognized Russia’s Provisional Government as well. Actor James Stewart joined the U.S. Army in 1941, becoming the first movie star in the U.S. to wear a military uniform. Serving with the Army Air Corps, Stewart served as a bomber-pilot flying missions over Europe. He would later serve in Vietnam. He would be the first of a long list of movie stars and celebrities to serve in Armed Services, including Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Cash, James Earl Jones, and countless more. In 1963, The Beatles released their 1st album, “Please
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Clinician’s Corner: Cold Sores Cold sores are a quite common complaint year-round, but seems to become more frequent this time of the year. Cold sores occur in 20% – 40% of the US population. It is estimated that 67% of the population are affected by the virus. For most healthy people the sore goes away on its own but patients seek treatment because of the pain and unsightly appearance of the lesion.
Muhammad Ali in 1967
Photo by: Wikimedia Commons
Please Me,” marking the beginning of a musical force in the public eye. The album achieved success during its original release, topping Record Retailer’s LP chart for 30 weeks, In 2012, Rolling Stone voted this album 39th on their list of 500 greatest albums of all time. In his last match before his suspension, Muhammad Ali knocked out Zora Folley, in 1967. Defeating Folley by the seventh round, Ali took the heavyweight boxing title. However, because of his refusal to be inducted into the armed forces, he was denied a boxing license in every state and stripped of his passport. He did not box from March, 1976, to October, 1970. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan’s veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act was overruled by the House. This was the first veto of a civil rights act since President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. In his veto message, Reagan explained how he felt the bill would, unjustifiably, expand the power of the federal government over decisions of private businesses and organizations. He said that it would place values like religious liberty at risk.
The virus: Herpes viruses live in the nerve fibers, usually in nerves in the jaw. This leads to the occasional breakout of the virus where the site of infection is usually the border of the lips. Patients with oral herpes infection should be informed that herpes viruses can be transmitted through oral sex to their uninfected partner resulting in genital ulcers. 50% of new cases of genital lesions in the developed world are caused by the virus that causes cold sores. Over the Counter Zilactin® (benzyl alcohol 10%) which is OTC contains hydroxypropyl cellulose which is a bioadhesive that sticks to mucus membranes and may be used to protect lesions from irritants for up to six hours. Do not to peel off the adhesive film. Also, available at Zilactin-B which contains benzocaine 10% is for use inside the mouth to help numb the lesions. Abreva® contains docosanol needs to be applied five times daily for a maximum of 10 days. Complete treatment resulted in decreased duration of the lesion by only 18 hours. For a product that costs around $24 and gives less than one day of relief, this is hardly a bargain! Mechanism: Abreva keeps the virus from attaching to your own cells. The end result is that the virus can’t enter into the host cells and multiply. What does work: Rx antivirals Our patients with frequent outbreaks of cold sores should have prescription oral antivirals so they can take at the first sign of tingling. The oral antivirals are very effective if taken early, as soon as tingling begins.
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CAL LIFE
WHERE DID YOU GO FOR SPRING BREAK?
Entertainment Editor, Tom Caton, traveled back to New York City for spring break with his sisters to stay with family. His favorite memory of the trip was visiting One World Observatory to gaze at the incredible views of NYC & visiting Coney Island. Photos courtesy of Tom Caton.
Olivia Wilson, President of SAB, traveled with other SAB members to the APCA (Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities) Conference in Hershey, PA. They had the opurtunity to watch a variety of different acts & performances to book to brink back for the upcoming semester. Photo courtesy of Olivia Wilson.
SPRING BREAK 2019
Sports Editor, Colin Kirkwood, and Cal Time’s meteorologist, Dillon Gaudet, traveled to Glenville State College in West Virginia to broadcast the Atlantic Regional Women’s Basketball Tournament for 91.9 FM WCAL. Photos courtesy of Gary Smith.
Charlie Gallagher, junior, traveled to Fort Meyers, Florida with friends to celebrate spring break and have a good time! Photo courtesy of Charlie Gallagher.
Opinions Editor, Morgan Buckwalter, traveled to the sunny & warm land of Melbourne, FL for spring break 2019. Her best memory was living it up at the beach with her friends. Photo courtesy of Morgan Buckwalter.
CAL LIFE
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From left: Serena Olsen, Sarah Sproul, Shane Callahan, Jed Sullivan, and Noah Dohanich.
Cal U Theater season continues with one-acts By Cal U Public Relations
California University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music and Theatre will continue its spring season with a night of the unexpected. Four one-act plays by Maurice Maeterlinck (“The Intruder”), Susan Glaspell (“Trifles”), Valery Bryusov (“Wayfarer”), and Samuel French (“The Interior”) will make audiences’ minds roam and hearts yearn while keeping them on the edges of their seats. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 4-5 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 6 in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre.Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for those 55 and older and 12 and younger. For ticket information, or to charge tickets by phone, call the Steele Hall Box Office at 724-938-5943
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OPINION
Mar. 22, 2019
APRIL FOOL’S DAY PRANKS
During stressful spring months, midterms and tests can always hinder students from enjoying themselves. However, a good laugh is bound to cheer up any college student. Read this list of devious pranks to try out on your friends and family. Feel free to put your own spin on the prank! By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
1. Rearrange everything in their room. This prank is perfect for people with “Type A” personalities – meaning that they have a routine for everything and notice the small details. See how long it takes for them to notice their things are moved (bet it won’t be long). 2. The classic plastic wrap prank. Simply buy a roll of clear tape or plastic wrap and spread it across your roommate’s door until it is mostly covered. They’ll be surprised when they go to enter or exit their room. 3. Fill 100 cups with water and place them everywhere. Buy a pack of 100 Dixie Cups and place them closely to each other on your roommate’s floor, desk or any other large area. After filling them up with water, watch the madness begin once your roommate returns home. 4. Toilet paper their car. Buy a few cheap rolls of toilet paper and go to town on your roommate’s car. This prank won’t cause any real damage to the car, but it will be a mess to clean up. 5. Print out pictures of strange items and hide them in your roommate’s room or backpack. Go online and look up funny images (such as silly memes or random items) and print them out. After cutting them out, hide them in your roommate’s bags, purses or backpacks. They’ll be so embarrassed when their classmates see them pulling out a photo of Shrek instead of their homework.
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OPINION
Mar. 22, 2019
Students Are Getting Showered In Tests
Are students actually learning or just focused on the grade? By: Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor BUC7568@calu.edu
When you reminisce on your middle school and high school days, what do you remember? Hopefully, you at least remember that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. This fact was nailed into our small, shapeable minds through repetition and none other than – tests. Furthermore, the American education system is solely based on assessing students and evaluating their test scores. We all hate walking into class and seeing the words “test day” written on the board. However, the American education system seems to be exclusively based on testing students and evaluating their results. Although assessing students’ progress is an important thing to do, it can take away from their willingness to learn. Young children and adolescents have grown up taking tests from the very beginning of schooling. Personally, I believe the pressure that is placed on students and teachers can be extremely stressful for both sides. For students, the constant worry of studying for a test can consume one’s daily thoughts. In addition to that, it can be very challenging for students to balance academics, athletics and social life when they are showered with test taking. Teachers also feel significantly pressured by testing. As a future educator, I feel very strongly about the pressure placed on teachers. Teachers must base a majority of their lesson plan on the content of the state’s standardized tests. For instance, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is a mandatory test for middle level students to take. Similarly, high school students have to take the Keystone State Assessment. These tests are distributed throughout Pennsylvania schools and each assessment corresponds to a specific grade level. For teachers, it is extremely difficult to constantly give students sample questions from these tests, and it’s easy for the students to quickly become burnt out. Some students – such as I – have test anxiety. This occurs when a student is worried about taking an assessment and often becomes distracted while completing the test. Personally, I will overthink the questions I am reading and get caught up in how my peers are doing on the
exam. If the person next to me is on question seven, and I’m on question four, I start to rush myself. I feel like I’m falling behind, and I should be further ahead on the test. Students who have anxiety when they take tests struggle immensely on the standardized assessments. There is already so much pressure on the students to receive proficient or advanced results – making it even more difficult for each student to remain calm. Another negative aspect of too much standardized testing is how it affects the personal relationship between a student and a teacher. The main focus in classrooms is only on academics and the personal relationship is sometimes lost through the intense tests. If the student is shown that his/her teacher genuinely cares about their progress, the student will be more likely to respect the teacher as well as follow their directions. Similarly, it is beneficial for teachers to interact with their students so that they are more aware of each student’s personality and if something is bothering a specific student. I cannot stress this enough – it is equally important to be attentive to a
student’s mental health just as much as their academic status. Sometimes, students struggle in school because of other issues going on in their life which can hinder their academic level. Because of this, pushing standardized tests on students who aren’t mentally prepared for it can decrease their test scores tremendously. Therefore, the relationship between teachers and students should be identified first before focusing on tests. Since state assessments are mostly inevitable for most students, schools should provide some kind of reward program for students taking the PSSAs or Keystones. By having an initiative, students may feel less pressured and more motivated to score well. Some kinds of rewards could be a pizza party, gift cards or a front of the lunch line pass. I am not saying that tests should no longer be given; however, I believe the quantity of tests distributed to students should be lessened. Students are growing up in a generation of pressured, stressful environments and something needs to be changed.
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OPINION
Shorts in the Winter‌Why?
Your outfit may be dangerously harming your body Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor CAT7359@calu.edu
Photo by Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune
Typically, when the temperature starts to drop significantly outside and as we progress towards winter and colder months, people usually bundle up before stepping outside to brace the elements. People throw on their winter jackets, gloves, long pants, hats, etcetera. However, this is not the case for everyone, especially while in the land of Pennsylvania. We often see daredevils walking outside wearing shorts when the air temperature is below freezing (32°F)! Whenever we see someone wearing shorts when it is extremely cold outside, especially men, we instantly think, what is wrong with you? The main reason to why some men wear shorts in the wintertime is because their legs do not get cold easily, unlike the rest of their body perhaps. Some individuals are more warm-blooded than other individuals, which causes them to wear summer clothing in the wintertime. Men will also state that shorts are more comfortable than jeans or pants, regardless if their legs get cold
easily or not. Yes, I am a man, but I see no valid reason to be wearing shorts in the colder months. Some individuals may not be aware of the harm they can do to their bodies while exposing skin to frigid air temperatures and snow. The biggest factor about exposing skin to cold temperatures is the risk of catching hypothermia. For those not aware of what this condition is, it is a potentially dangerous drop in body temperature, usually caused by prolonged exposures to cold temperatures. The risk of hypothermia increases in the colder months of the year. Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, slurred speech or mumbling, and slow, shallow breathing. Did you know there is more than one stage of frostbite or hypothermia? It generally processes in three stages from mild to moderate and then to severe. An individual may suffer from high blood pressure, shivering, rapid breathing and heart rate, constricted blood vessels, apathy and fatigue, impaired judgment, and lack of
coordination. Hypothermia can be contracted from long exposures to cold temperatures or even taking a dip in water colder than 32.5°F. An individual may not survive more than 45-minutes if they find themselves in water that cold. Hypothermia could be lethal. When someone suffers from hypothermia, they will typically undergo the process of dehydration, which can be incredibly painful. Even though we are transitioning into the season of spring, it is always a good idea to bundle up before bracing cold temperatures, snow, strong winds, and any other elements winter throws at us. It is better to be safe than sorry. While not a common form of death, hypothermia can be very lethal under the certain conditions. In 2015, for instance, a little over 800 people in the United States died from exposure to hypothermia. By contrast, over 4,000 people die from drowning, 35,000 were killed by falls, and over 36,000 died in traffic accidents. Deaths from cold exposure is not very common, but they do happen. Every year, there are about 25,000 hypothermia-related deaths in the United States and about 20,000 hypothermia-related deaths in Canada. In extremely cold conditions, hypothermia can take as much as only 30-minutes to settle in, and between an hour or two, it can possibly kill an individual. So, the real lesson, even though we have transitioned into springtime, please bundle up when taking on cold temperatures. Your body will appreciate what you are doing. Do not wear shorts in the wintertime just simply because they may be more comfortable or you are more warm-blooded than someone else. Please wear clothing that was designed and invented to be worn in the wintertime. Men, you can wear shorts in the spring and summertime, when you will not be able to contract hypothermia!
LIFESTYLE
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March 22, 2019
My Day as a Party Clown
Rebranding how kids view clowns, one party at a time Ashley Harn, Cal Times Contributor HAR9797@calu.edu
I listen anxiously from the side room of the big house packed with people, tucked away out of sight. As I wait for my introduction I hear the echoes of pattering feet and squealing voices traveling through the walls. I fidget my fingers, a nervous habit of mine, until I hear the echoes quiet. I try to mentally prepare myself for the worst case scenario; a room full of mortified children screaming in terror. “Gather around, kids. Find a seat in the circle,” calls the beaming host, my best friend April, in her sweetest mom voice. “Please welcome Glitter Bug the Clown!” It’s a generic clown name, not exactly the most creative. But, it was the best that I could come up with on the spot and I hadn’t considered the fact that “Ashley” wasn’t the best clown name before I got to the party. I take a deep breath and put on my happiest clown face, emerging myself into the role. Dancing myself to center stage, I am able to assess the crowd for the 1st time. Most of their little faces are smiling at me. Some shyly, some gleaming with joy. Most of the kids look to be ages 1 to 2, still too young to think to be frightened by my green hair, bright red nose, and painted on smile. I was feeling relieved as I greeted the smiling kids, ready to perform for them. That is, until I locked eyes with an older girl sitting at the far right side of the room who was obviously not impressed. She looked to be about 4 or 5 and her long dark curls hung in front of her eyes as she clung fearfully to her mom’s feet. I expected that at least one kid would be scared, but you can never really prepare yourself for a child looking at you with utter terror in their eyes. After all, this is what inspired me to do this experiment. Clowns are a dying breed right now. Generations of the scary Halloween clown have drove performance clowns toward near extinction. No longer is clowning considered an art form or a respectable profession, despite the rigorous training that professional clowns go through. I wanted to see what it was really like to be a party clown. To stand in front of children
who’s brains have been programmed to fear you and try to make them smile and laugh. Sensing her fear, I position myself toward the kids on the left side of the room, away from the scared little girl with the curls. The show must continue. “Welcome kids! Are you ready to have some fun?” I asked the crowd with confidence. I felt prepared to perform, accustomed to that part of the job from years as a dancer. I told jokes and sang songs to the kids circled around me, watching their faces light up in the way only little ones do. I did balloon animals for them; snakes, swords, butterflies, and dogs. The only shapes I was able to master in a week. It really is harder than it looks. And then it was time for the part that I wasn’t prepared for; the juggling act. I’ve never been great at juggling and was terrified to make a fool of myself. I collected three pastel colored balls and tried to tune out crowd staring at me intently. Focusing only on the juggling act, I close my eyes and get ready. Hoping the hours I spent practicing in front of the mirror would Photo by Ashley Harn, Cal U pay off, I start slowly tossing one ball after the I’ve seen depictions of clowns as scary monsters other into the air, catching them as they descend. that hide in your closets and feast on people. The After a few tosses I’m feeling more confident and red noses and painted on smiles can seem creepy, I don’t think anyone can deny that. Of course as start to pick up the pace. One of the balls slips right past my fingers and an adult I know that clowns are just people in falls to the ground. Thinking on my toes, I throw costume. But try explaining that to a 5-year-old. What I was looking for from this experiment the remaining balls and pretend to slip and fall on wasn’t to find out what’s driving these clowns to the one I’d dropped. Intentionally making a fool of myself in a dramatic way seemed like a better extinction, but to find out what it is about the art of option than quietly dropping the juggling act. clowning that keeps it alive. And when that scared And it worked. A smile spreads across the face of little girl with the dark curls and terrified eyes every kid in the room, even the little girl with the cracked a smile during my performance, I knew. Clowns, like all performers, bring immeasurable curls that were no longer hanging over her eyes. Being honest, I know why clowns are joy to their audiences. That’s all the reward needed becoming a rarity. For as long as I can remember, to make the art worth continuing.
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PUZZLES
SPORTS
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March 22, 2019
From the gold rush to the Golden City Cal U graduate works his way to the top of sports media Danny Beeck, Editor-In-Chief
Photo by : Cody Elias
bee1558@calu.edu
In a city that boasts an eclectic culinary scene and the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Cody Elias, a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania ‘12, seeked out something different in the Golden City. From California, Pennsylvania to San Francisco, California, Elias set his sights on sports radio after graduation, and moved across the country to follow his dreams. Elias grew up east of Pittsburgh, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, and was immersed in sports from the very beginning. “My childhood was probably like most kids from Western PA,” Elias said. “I grew up playing several sports, including football, baseball, soccer, and basketball. I’m a huge sports fan, which led me to my current career.” The Bay Area in San Francisco is one of only thirteen cities in the United States with all four major sports teams. After walking across the stage in the Convocation Center, Elias made the cross-country trek to the Bay Area, and began looking for work. “My first job actually came in radio working overnights for a top 40 station in San Jose,” Elias said. “I continued that for about a year part-time until I got a part-time role at 95.7 The Game.” When Elias first settled into his role at 95.7 The Game, he knew there would be some rungs on the ladder that he would have to climb. From working nights andFro weekends, to eventually the morning show producer, he rapidly solidified his spot in the Bay Area. “Moving to the morning show is supposed to take years in the radio industry, but I was moved into the role rather quickly and it took some time and adjusting,” Elias said. “I got the hang of everything after a couple of months.” The role of morning show producer allows Elias to shine, as he was recently recognized for producing the top sports morning show in the Bay Area. “Being named the top sports morning show in the Bay Area means a lot to me,” Elias said. “I have been grinding to get to where I am for five and a half years. From working 80 hours a week, to now being a full time morning show producer has been my goal. I work with an incredible team and they have helped guide me as I have done the same to help elevate the show to where it is today.”
Cody Elias at the SAP Center in S an Jose California
For a show that begins at 6 a.m. on the west coast, Elias begins his day at 2:45 a.m. to prepare for the day ahead. “Our show goes from 6am-10am and I usually book 3-4 guests to come on the program each day,” Elias said. “When I get in, I start gathering the best sound bites from the night before especially if there is a Golden State Warriors game, as we are the flagship station. Once the show is over at 10 a.m., I have some post-production editing to do for our podcasts, and I also start working on guests and researching content for the next day.” While Elias attended California University of Pennsylvania, he worked two jobs along with an internship at KDKA-TV in the sports department. He also was a member of California University Television (CUTV) where he reported on stories for CUTV NewsCenter. The draw to Cal U for Elias was the Radio and TV program, and some of his mentors began helping him
Photo by Cody Elias
along in his career during his time in college. “I have had several mentors throughout my professional career, Elias said. “A few of them are Drew McGukin, Professor Carter and Professor Cumings, all of Cal U, and then my former boss, Terry Myers, my parents, and my current boss, Matt Nahigian.” For Elias, it was all about adjusting. From the academic buildings on the campus of Cal U to Radio Row for Super Bowl 50, Elias has worked his way to the top.
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Mar. 22 2019
SPORTS
The California University of Pennsylvania men’s hockey team celebrating their 12th Kuzniewsk i Championship, the post-season belt awarded to the champion of men’s Division 3, at the War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Photo by David Hague Photography (March 16, 2019).
2018 CHE Playoff Champions
Vulcans secure their 12th championship in program history
By Danny Beeck, Editor-In-Chief BEE1558@calu.edu
The California University of Pennsylvania men’s club hockey team captured the College Hockey East crown after defeating Indiana University of Pennsylvania by a score of 5-1. The Vulcans built an early lead by scoring only 22 seconds into the game, and held an 18-8 advantage at the end of one period. Another early period goal gave California even more breathing room, but the offensive
pressure was ramped up even more, as they netted the third goal of the game. An answer by the Crimson Hawks ignited the Vulcans offense once again, adding two insurance goals late in the game to ice the contest out. The Vulcans secured their 12th CHE championship in program history, and their 5th title in six years. The post-season belt is named after one of the first
commissioners of the CHE who expanded the league to parts of Ohio and New York. In 2011, Kuzniewski handed over the role to DJ Craven. After nearly 50 years of the CHE, the league is one of the oldest conferences of club hockey in the country. They have expanded to include 13 men’s teams, and 18 women’s teams.
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SPORTS Club Baseball Swings Into Spring Vulcans look to repeat previous success Jonathan Sakaguchi, Cal TImes Contributor Danny Beeck, Editor-In-Chief sak8734@calu.edu and bee1558@calu.edu
It’s early spring, which means that the snow is melting and warmer weather is just around the corner. Along with the break in the weather, the baseball season is upon us. You may be familiar with the NCAA Team that plays their games a short drive away at Wild Things Park, but there is another team that is cutting up the diamond. After finishing fifth in the National Club Baseball Association Division II World Series, the California University of Pennsylvania club baseball team starts this season ranked seventh in the national poll. The Vulcans sit behind Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Temple University, and Penn State who all have Division II squads. After making it to the World Series, the Vulcans look to return to the finals and return with the title. The team adopted slogans such as “Fear the Fire”, “Hammer Down”, and “Unfinished Business” for the season. Although the Vulcans lost a few key players this season, the team is confident that they will return to the finals. “We practice hard but we’re a little more laid back with practice then the Varsity team,” said Zach Dugan, senior right fielder for the Vulcans. “They have more kids and their practice is more structured then ours is, but we still have the same intensity.” The club team’s roster is loaded with talented players that wanted to play baseball, but didn’t want to try out for the varsity team or decided to play club level instead of the varsity level. “We have guys that are going to step up to fill the spots of the guys that graduated and we’re looking
to get back to our number one spot again.” said Tyler Anderson, sophomore third baseman. California does not have an easy schedule with their conference match ups that include Slippery Rock in a home and home series, Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Morris and West Virginia University. Yet another matchup that will be sure to draw a crowd is a season finale game against Ohio State University. “It’s going to be a great match up two the top teams in the country,” said Anderson. “We’re looking forward to it and see where we stand. We proved that we can hang with the best and we’re looking to do it again.” The Vulcans start conference play with West Virginia on March 23 with a double header, and the finale of the series on Sunday, March 24. “WVU comes aggressive and play hard,” said Dugan. “They’re kind of like a rival for us.” “WVU and us had some bad blood last year,” said Anderson. “We’re both the top teams of the conference right now, and the winner of that series is going to take the conference.” Cal U finished the fall with a 5-2 record and are looking to pick up where they left off this spring. The team has the mentality of winning the conference and heading to Kansas to play for a World Series title. With incoming weather, it looks like the boys of spring will be able to get to the field soon. California is ranked at the top of the New Penn Region by the NCBA DII page, and the Vulcans are joined by Bloomsburg University and Buffalo University from their respective conferences.
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Mar, 22 2019
SPORTS
Atlantic Region Tournament 2019
Vulcans fall to IUP in regional final by a score of 68-60
Photos by Jeff Helsel, Cal Times By Sports Information
(March 18)- With the loss, the California Univeristy of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team finish the season with a 26-6 overall record after advancing to the Atlantic Regional Championship hosted by Glenville State College. Meanwhile, the Crimson Hawks improve to 29-3 this season and repeat as the Atlantic Region Champions. Indiana Univeristy of Pennsylvania advances to the Elite Eight next week in Columbus, Ohio, and the remaining field will be reseeded following all regional title games.
Fans cheering on the Vulcans at Glenville State College.
Head Coach Jess Strom cour tside at the Atlantic Region Final.
Seairra Barrett (above) senior, for ward.
Abbey Sporio (right) s e n i o r, guard.
Bianca Jasper (right) sophomore, guard.
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Mar, 22 2019
A Look Back: Cal U Women’s Basketball My Top 10 moments from a long season Colin Kirkwood, Sports Editor kir6842@calu.edu
Af ter a season ending loss to IUP in the Atlantic Regional Final this past Monday, I felt a reflec tion of this past season would be a good way to recap the entire season. Seeing just about ever y game in the season helped in determining this list, and wihtout any fur ther introduc tion, here is my top 10 list of best moments form the 2018-19 season. #10 Freshman Impac t Two Freshman earned conference laurels for the Vulcans this year. The first came for Shauna Harrison early in Januar y. The England produc t posted 12 points in a road contest against Edinboro, and later in the same week chipped in 13 minutes off the bench on the road against G annon. The second player to secure the honor was Bri Allen. The former Crusader averaged 7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals off the bench during her selec tion week . #9 All-Around Effor t vs Cheyney December 8th was a great day for the Vulcans, as they reached t wo accomplishments that aren’t normally on a stat sheet for college basketball. California managed to have ever y player on the roster at the time record a point on the scoresheet. On the flip side, as a team Cheyney was held to only 36 points in the Vulcan vic tor y. Holding a team to 34% from the field is a spec tacular feat in my personal opinion. An all-around great effor t on both ends of the floor. #8 Hahn’s Suppor t Denies Streak DJ Hahn had a great suppor ting role in the PSAC tournament quar ter finals. The junior dropped 11 points off the bench with 9 of those points cour tesy of a 3-3 line from behind the arc which got the crowd rock ing in the Convocation Center on the way to an 80-68 vic tor y, denying the Lady K nights a run towards the PSAC automatic qualifying bid for capturing the tournament crown. #7 Vallecorsa’s Scorching Per formance On November 14th, Junior Gina Vallecorsa had quite the per formance on the road against future PSAC East representative Shepherd. Vallecorsa was responsible for 24 points behind the arc, shooting an 8-8 stat
The 2018-19 Cal U Women’s Basketball Team.
line. She also recorded 40 minutes of play, 6 additional points for a total of 30 and 4 rebounds. Cal went on to win the matchup, 78-60. #6 Jasper Grounds Golden Eagles The last game of the regular season was solid effor t from Sophomore Bianca Jasper. The M iddletown produc t declared a no fly zone for the Clarion Golden Eagles registering 7 steals in addition to her 18 points. California would grab the vic tor y heading into tournament play, 72-60. #5 Barrett Returns to Ac tion Af ter sitting out the entire previous season with an injur y, Senior Seairra Barrett returned to the cour t at the Convocation Center on November 10th. The All-American torched the West Liber t y H illtoppers in the first game of the season which was par t of the MEC/ PSAC Challenge, accumulating 41 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals. California went on to open the season with a vic tor y, 84-68. #4 Bennett ’s Happy Homecoming Freshman Lauren Bennett hadn’t previously star ted a game as a Vulcan until the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Charleston ( W V ) at Glenville State College. I n her 32 minutes of playtime, Bennett set new career highs across the board, while being cheered on by her hometown fans from neighboring Buck hannon, W V. California would secure a first round vic tor y 82-71 and went on to be a star ter for the rest of the tournament run. #3 Two Top Five Vic tories O ver IUP Despite not capturing the big vic tor y, California did sweep the season series against the Crimson Hawks. I n the first matchup at
Photo by : Cal U Spor ts I nformation
IUP, the Crimson Hawks were ranked #1 in the WBCA Top 25 poll when the Vulcans stunned them on their own cour t by a score of 61-56. Later in the season at home, California beat a #3 ranked Crimson Hawks side, 73-65. I t ’s not of ten a team can boast t wo top upsets like that. #2 Sporio’s Tournament Run Senior Abbey Sporio played some of the most enter taining basketball I’ve seen while covering Cal U basketball this past weekend. Cutting through multiple defenses with speed, Sporio registered 62 points in three games while snagging a spot on the Atlantic Region All-Tournament Team. #1 The Glenville State Vic tor y I n one of the most hostile host venues I’ve experienced while covering playoff basketball. California found a way to defeat the Glenville State Lady Pioneers in over time while shutting out a rowdy crowd in addition to shutting down the top scoring team in the nation who posted an average score around 103 points. An all-time classic matchup that featured a rollercoaster of emotions, ended with an underdog vic tor y. Hands down a top ten experience in covering Vulcan spor ts. Congratulations to ever yone involved on the team for a fantastic season despite coming up a bit shor t. Good luck to all of the seniors who begin a new adventure and thank you for representing the program. I t was a pleasure covering this team for the Cal Times and being the main broadcaster on WCAL. I’m counting down the days until nex t season begins!
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Mar, 22 2019
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