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OPINION Prevention Awareness Recovery Center

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Is Carly Fiorina a Feminist?

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Athlete of the Week: Women’s Golfer Cara Vanderham

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CALU weather

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CALU police reports Steal on the court, Not off it On Oct. 9 at 2:21 p.m., a student reported having their Cal Card stolen while playing at the outdoor basektball courts on Hamer Way.

Wallet Thief On Oct. 8 at 6:55 p.m., a student reported having their wallet stolen from the Herron Fitness Center.

Police have solved the case.

Delay of Game Police were called to the intermural football fields at around 3 p.m. on Oct. 12 after it was reported a male subject was causing a disturbance. He was cited for disorderly conduct.

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You have options: The PARC is here for you

By Aaron Dalzell, Cal Times Contributor

According to a 2011 core survey, at least 25% of California University of Pennsylvania students choose not to drink. For the other 75%, there are options and choices to take into account, and those choices must be made responsibly.

Options are available to students at Cal U who struggle with addiction or alcohol abuse, because being educated about responsible drinking and/or substance abuse is important to a student’s well being and life. Several students have acknowledged that they know someone who has had or has a substance abuse problem. Located in Carter Hall on the ground floor, The Prevention Awareness Recovery Center (PARC) here on campus can help by offering guidance and information on substance abuse and addiction.

“The center offers treatment options and resources, but most importantly we want this to be a safe place to come hang out, so

students don’t feel the pressure of drinking at a party.” Said Rachel Michaels, head of the PARC here on the Cal U campus.

There are times during a student’s life where making the best choices, be it personal, social, psychological or career oriented, is important and students may want to solve the problem in a way that may interfere with their educational performance while at the Cal U. Being aware of current lifestyle issues, such as maintaining health while under pressure and dealing with unwanted consequences of using alcohol and substances, are real concerns. Therapists can assist students for whom challenges are relevant and pressing.

The PARC is only available for Cal U students only, but the PARC and Options host a number of community activities off campus.

Corrissa Goins, Graduate Assistant and developer of events for PARC, said they run a number of activities including, Project: Sticker

Shock, Todd’s Buzzkill, and The Parents Who Host, Lose the Most, to raise awareness for underage drinking and alcohol for minors.

“We have what are called Tiki Bars, where we set up around campus and residents halls tables to serve non-alcoholic beverages.” Said Goins.

If further counseling is needed, the PARC can reference a student to one of their Options counseling programs located next door in Carter Hall that are staffed by certified therapists. An education and intervention program is also available.

The PARC is here to offer help for others who struggle with addiction, and bring a more positive impact to Cal U students. For more information, contact Rachel Michaels at micheals__r@calu.edu or visit the PARC office in Carter Hall, suite G-45.

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Recently Deceased Cal U Student Remembered Fondly Secondary Education Department mourns teaching talent gone too soon

By Stetson Provance, News Editor

After dealing with multiple tragedies involving students last spring, California University of Pennsylvania is once again grieving the loss of a young, talented student, this time from the secondary education department. Aubrey Sonney, 20, a junior hoping to one day become a social studies teacher, was a passenger in one of three cars involved in an accident near the Route 201 interchange in Rostraver Township on Sunday, Oct. 11. According to authorities on the scene, Sonney was trapped in the car after it struck the middle concrete barrier on the road. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to Interim University President Geraldine M. Jones, Cal U is “deeply shocked and saddened” by the loss of an exemplary

member of the campus community. Sonney, who started her fifth semester at Cal U this Fall, had made the Dean’s List her first four semesters at the university. During her time at Cal U, she had a profound impact on her colleagues in the secondary education department. Connie Monroe, chairperson of the department of secondary education and administrative leadership, was “heartbroken” when she heard the news during a Monday morning class.

According to Monroe, everything about Sonney’s demeanor and personality was indicative of someone who would have made a great teacher. “Aubrey was very enthusiastic and passionate about education and history, she participated actively in her classes, and

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she had a great smile,” Monroe said. Monroe said Sonney was an active member in the Pennsylvania State Education Association, and that a bulletin board will be placed in Keystone Hall to honor her memory. In reminiscing about Sonney, Monroe looked through assignments she had written last year. In one assignment, Monroe said, Sonney listed her favorite quote, which was attributed to Mark Twain. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore.

Dream. Discover.”

The university is asking everyone to keep Sonney’s family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Department of Theatre and Dance hosts One Act Plays

By Claudia Pehowic, Cal Times Contributor is concerned.”

This weekend, the California Department of Theater and Dance Societal issues demonstrated throughout the performance were performed a unique compilation of acts from a variety of plays. not limited to racism. Elements of greed and selfishness took the The One Acts were performed by Cal U students on Thursday, stage with the very first act. Students played a couple on their October 8th through Saturday, October 11. Students paid $.50 wedding day, confessing their sins to one another. While the man admission to feel a deep array of emotions, empowerment, and wife pose for pictures and dance in the ballroom, the man tells sadness, sympathy, joy, and empathy. his wife that he only married her for her beauty. The woman retorts Angel Funk, a freshman at Cal U, was glad to call the amazing by her confession: his money was her deciding factor. Although, performance her first experience with the theater and Dance unlike The Dutchman, this play does not speak of ills in society as a Department. Accompanied by four of her friends, she went to whole, viewers were struck with a sense of reflection on their own Thursday night’s 8:00 show. Of the numerous acts, Angel finds her selfishness. It is odd to think of greed as being so commonplace favorite to be the third, an act from a play called The Dutchman.

Photo: Department of Theatre & Dance as to be openly admitted while simultaneously enjoying one’s own This performance, written by Amiri Baraka and published in 1964, wedding ceremony. epitomizes racism during the civil rights movement. The story’s The One Acts, like many other performances by the Cal U Department, left viewers in awe two main characters are an African American man and a white woman who ride the subway together. An attitude of flirtation quickly turns to frustration as the woman, Lula, not only of the stunning performers but also of the ideas conveyed by the director and by the is unsuccessful in wooing Clay, the man. In anger, she mocks African American culture, authors of the scripts. Society’s effects of the individual were displayed when Clay’s patience pretends to dance to rhythm and blues, and criticizes Clay’s grammatically correct was worn thin by Lula’s constant irritations. On the other hand, the first act of the play caused speech. During what Angel describes as the most intense moment of the performance, viewers to examine themselves in a way that is not always comfortable. Seeing the actors Clay smacks Lula across the face and throws her onto the ground. However, Lula gets flawlessly portray such a vain man and woman left the audience with a sense of emptiness, the last word by shooting Clay dead and coolly pushing his body off the train. Angel struggling to fill the void in their own lives. After a whirlwind of experiences, students like Angel believes that this selection “resonates with what’s going on in the world as far as racism Funk considered the 2015 One Acts a half-dollar well spent.

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By Jerron Corley Greetings everyone, I have a few updates that need to be brought to light. The location of the second auditions for our upcoming talent show has been moved.

Auditions will now be held in Johnson Hall’s Multipurpose Room. On October 22, come out and show us the talents you have!

Also, you still have time to possibly win a dorm essentials basket, including NBA 2K16! (PS4 or

“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”

- George Washington Carver

This Week In Black History

October 16th, 1968 – Sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos give the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

October 17th, 1888 – Capital Savings Bank of Washigton, D.C., the first Black bank, opened in Washington, D.C. October 18th, 1948 – Playwright Ntozke Shange is born.

She is known for her critically acclaimed work, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide, When The Rainbow is Enuf.”

Xbox One) Look out for our table as we sell raffle tickets for the possibility to win. Prices are three tickets for $1, 15 tickets for $5, and 35 tickets for $10. If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets, please contact our treasurer JaQuan Cornish at COR2469@calu.edu.

October 19th, 1960 – Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested at an Atlanta sit-in and ordered to serve four months in Georgia State Prison for violating a probated traffic sentence.

October 20th, 1898 - North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance, founded by John Merrick, becomes the first African-American owned insurance company.

October 21st, 1917 – Dizzy Gillespie, trumpeter and pioneer of “bebop” jazz, was born.

October 22nd, 1936 - Bobby Seale, co-founder and former chairman of the Black Panther Party, was born in Dallas, Texas.

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CAL TIMES ALBUMS OF THE WEEK: The Game and Demi Lovato

By Dan Carmichael, Cal Times Contributor

Documentary 2 - The Game

Jayceon Taylor, better known by his stage name The Game, has recently released his seventh studio album. His first album, “The Documentary” was released a little over ten years ago from the day his newest was released. In this ten year, seven album span, The Game does not seem like he has lost a beat. From the start of his career, being someone of who you would consider a protégé of Dr. Dre, The Game has made his name as being one of the best to keep the West Coast sound alive. Though The Game may not be considered one of the biggest in the industry, he went back to back years winning awards for Best West Coast Rap Album in 2007 and Artist in 2008.

This album shows a heavy presence of The Game’s roots to hip hop. As far as instrumentals go, they sound eerily similar to most of his previous works. In fact, the instrumentals are actually some of the best that The Game has produced on an album. The Game has also improved on his lyricism. The content of his lyrics are just as similar to past albums, but his storytelling seems to have improved tenfold. On top of the improved lyrics and instrumentals, The Game brings in some of the best artists the industry has to offer. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Q-Tip, Will.I.Am, and even more can be heard as features for this album. Among these all-stars, you will get to hear some newer names to the hip hop world in this one hour and fourteen minute play through.

There is something rare to be had with this release. On top of the first nineteen tracks that have already come out, a continued album is being released today. The second release, titled “The Documentary 2.5,” will contain another eighteen tracks for an hour and thirteen minutes of extra listening. It seems that The Game pulled out all the stops when creating this project and I plan to have a little more coverage in next weeks review.

Average Critic Rating: N/A My Rating: 80/100

Revival -Selena Gomez Selena Gomez, the rising Disney Pop Star who does not make the news as much as some, put out her fifth studio album since 2009. It seems that this Disney princess is focusing more on her talents and less on pulling media stunts to get recognition. While Gomez is still in the filming process, more so with movies now, she seems to be getting more down with her musical side in this album. Gomez, like most child stars in her genre, got her start on the T.V. show “Barney and Friends” and rode the fame up through Disney shows until she was cast for movie roles, both on and off Disney. Some may recall that Selena was once putting out music with a band called the Scene. Once she ended her contract with Hollywood Records, she went off as a solo artist.

As you should recall, Gomez has been known for creating music that fits very well into the club scene. Some very fast paced, heavy bass and synth tunes have come to surface from Selena, however, this time around, the tables seemed to have turned slightly. This album goes for a slower vibe. Though the lyrics are still predominantly “pop” based, you can get a sense that Gomez wanted to provide a slight style of R&B to the lyrical content. Although Gomez seems to be growing up with this album, it is a little lackluster. The vocals are just decent and at times, almost outweighed by the fairly medium paced instrumentals. Even the lyrics are slightly mediocre. It makes for the perfect album to mindlessly connect with, but all in all, it still is very generic and does not provide much of an intellectual appeal.

Average Critic Rating: 72/100 My Rating: 68/100

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Haunted House of the Week

By Dan Carmichael, Cal Times Contributor As October continues, so do the terrors and thrills. For the rest of the month, every Friday and Saturday, Kennywood Park will be open from 6 p.m. until 12 a.m. For adrenaline enthusiasts, this is one of the best experiences you can attend. Not only will you be able to enjoy the ever famous theme park rides, you will also be able to attend numerous haunted houses while in the park. With the month being halfway over already, you will have only 6 more chances to make the most of this attraction. If you do plan on attending, I would advise you to get there early and stay late to receive the best experience and the most “bang for your” buck.

This haunted attraction is one of the more expensive ones, but when you can enjoy it for up to 6 hours, you can understand why. The cost of tickets will range depending on when and where you get them. You will be able to get them for the lowest price of $28 if you buy them ahead of time at Giant Eagle. If you wait to buy them at the gate it will cost you $33. A positive note for college students is that tickets will be half-priced on October 30th and 31st.

If you attend on one of these two nights the cost of your ticket will be $16.50 with a valid ID. Once you have your ticket bought and you step inside the park the real fun begins. This is one of my favorite places to attend during the haunting season because no matter

The second installment is at Kennywood’s Fright Night

what you do and where you go in the park, you will have the opportunity to be scared. The park is redone in a major way. Some people have even said it is unrecognizable. The park turns into the ultimate haunted house with actors walking about the grounds looking to scare anyone that moves. If you are looking for even more thrills, you will be able to step into one of the many haunted walkthroughs.

The park includes 6 walkthroughs that you will have to wait in line to attend. Unfortunately the lines tend to move a little more slowly than that of an average ride, but in the end you will leave happily frightened. Some lines can take up to 2 hours to get through on the busier nights. For this reason, it is best to get to the park just as it opens so you can get right to the front of the lines and see as many of the haunted attractions as possible.

If you are not as in to the fright scene and consider yourself more of a ride junkie, you are in luck. Infamous rides such as the Phantom’s Revenge, Jackrabbit, Thunderbolt and Musik Express, along with many others, will be up and running. Since many of the people in attendance will likely

be in the park for the haunted walkthroughs, the lines for rides go by much faster than you may expect.

On top of the changes made to the park, you will also notice some changes to the food options. The food is the same but the names of the food are related to the ghostly theme of the park. The prices of the food, though not the cheapest, remain the same. The only area to eat that will not be open is the Parkside Café since it has been turned into Mortem Manor, one of the walkthroughs. Yes, this means that the Potato Patch will be opened up and serving your favorite fries all through the night so loosen up your belt and dig in.

One thing to remember with this park is that the majority of your time spent there will be outside. Make sure you check the weather and dress for the occasion. It would be a shame if your experience was cut short because the temperature prohibited you from getting everything out of your possible 6 hour stay. Bundle up, stay warm, and make sure you loosen up your vocal chords because it will be one terrifying night at Kennywood Park.

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Students only are eligible to win $1,000 in cash prizes.

Wednesday

Court Announcement 11:45am • Food Court featuring Singer Songwriter Jake Robertson and free Homecoming giveaways!

Hockey Night 3:30 pm • Rostraver Ice Garden Game 1 begins at 3:30 p.m., followed by a public skate with Iceburgh, the Pittsburgh penguins’ mascot. Game 2 begins at 7:30. Shuttle Available.

Friday

Thursday Underground Café Superheros!

9pm - Midnight • Food Court Join us for some great entertainment!

Saturday

Presidents Showcase 7:30 pm • Steele hall Mainstage

Cal U’s most talented students, faculty, staff and alumni take the stage for an evening of first-class entertainment. Ticket price is $10; admission is free for students with valid CalCards.

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Pre-Parade 10am - noon • on campus Have fun with inflatables, a petting zoo and a balloon man, and visit tables set up by various clubs and organizations.

Parade noon • 3rd streeet Traditional floats and marching units have a “Superheros” theme; the Vulcan women’s basketball team, winners of the 2015 NCAA National Championship join the parade lineup.

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Football game 3pm - adamson stadium Watch the Vulcans take on the Clarion Golden Eagles. Halftime show features the Cal U Marching Band and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

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HOMECOMING

QUEEN AND KING

Shannon Barnett

Darcy Bostich

Ernest Brackins

Chandler Carey

Leisha Jackson

Jaylen Jordan

William Jordan

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S E T A D CANDI

Log onto OrgSync and cast your vote. Homecoming Court will be announced Oct. 20 in the Natali Student Center Food Court at 11:45 a.m.

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HOMECOMING

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Community invited to celebrate Cal U Homecoming 2015 Traditional parade, football game at California University of Pennsylvania A full week of festivities is planned as Cal U celebrates Homecoming 2015 with a talent showcase and a float-filled parade with a“Superheroes” theme. Weekend events begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, when interim University President Geraldine M. Jones invites alumni, employees and friends of Cal U to attend “Our Showcase of Stars” in Steele Hall Mainstage Theater. Some of Cal U’s most talented alumni, students and faculty will appear onstage to benefit the Student Scholarship Fund for Academics, Arts and Athletics. Ticket price is $10; students with valid CalCards are admitted free. All Cal U alumni are invited, and the public is welcome to attend. Tickets will be available at the door, or by calling the Steele Hall Box Office at 724-938-5943.

The annual Homecoming Parade begins at noon on Oct. 24. The lineup of bands, floats and marchers will step off from the Convocation Center courtyard and travel down Third Street. Marchers will turn right at Union Street and return to campus on Second Street. The march will include the Vulcan women’s basketball team, winners of the 2015 NCAA Division II National Championship.

A Vulcan Huddle tailgate party begins at 1:30 p.m. at Roadman Park, near the pavilions outside Adamson Stadium.

At 3 p.m. the Cal U football team hosts Clarion University in Adamson Stadium. The Cal U Marching Band will perform at halftime, when winners of the Homecoming Parade float competition will be announced and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.

For more information about Our Showcase of Stars and a complete schedule of Homecoming events, visit www.calu.edu.

Homecoming Parking and Transportation On Campus Free visitor parking is available Oct. 24 in Lot 4 (the River Lot) and from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.

Flat-rate parking is available from 3 p.m. Oct. 23 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the pay-by-license metered lots behind the Natali Student Center (Lot 17) and Gallagher Hall (Lot 11).

On Oct. 24, Homecoming Day, Lot 21 will be closed so family activities can be held. Lot 11 will be used for Homecoming Court and parade vehicles. Lot 2 will be open to permit holders and those attending the President’s Circle brunch.

Road closures Beginning at 7 a.m. Oct. 24, Third Street will be closed on campus, and Hickory Street will be closed from Sixth to Third streets to accommodate the parade. Campus road closures continue throughout the day. Motorists can access Lot 4 (the River Lot) via Green Street and Second Street.

In California Borough, no parking is permitted from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 on Second Street (200 to 500 blocks), Third Street (200 and 400 blocks) and Union Street (200 block).

Borough police will ticket vehicles parked along the parade route beginning at 9 a.m. After 10 a.m., vehicles parked along the route will be towed.

Vulcan Flyer shuttles Vulcan Flyer shuttles will operate as usual until 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24. Service will resume immediately after the Homecoming Parade, when the shuttle stops at Booker Towers to take football fans to Adamson Stadium.

Shuttle service between Roadman Park and the main campus continues until 11 p.m. Oct. 24.

Now serving 7,800 undergraduate and graduate students, California University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

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Is Carly Fiorina a feminist?

Being the most visible woman Republican candidate, she is missing the full-feminism ideal

By Zach Filtz, Cal Times Contributor

When Carly Fiorina gets up in front of the

have the ability to tell her what to do with her

stage to speak or debate other candidates,

body. But, according the PBS reference I cited,

she exhibits confidence, can-do prowess,

is it not pretty contradictory to be a feminist

and a strong will. She’s a former senior vice

candidate and not support the idea that a

president of a company and, more recently,

woman’s body is her own to make decisions?

CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Inc. She has quite a

While she has seen a large rise in her following,

resume as well as the ability to communicate

how will female voters respond to this? I think

with an aura of confidence, but what is she

this has some interesting ramifications. If they

missing?

are registered Republicans, they probably will

Being the most visible woman running for

not even think of voting for the other major

the Republican Party, she is missing the full-

woman running for president, Hillary Clinton.

feminism ideal set.

They probably dislike Clinton because she’s a

All right, I made up a word here: one is either

Democrat.

a feminist, or they are not. Treading any

I think this will be interesting to see how

ground between the two can make a person

female voters who are supportive of women’s

sound a little confusing.

rights will turn out: will they vote for Carly,

While I am no expert on women’s studies,

or will they run to a third party? Maybe this

I do think it is a little confusing to act like a

could end up supporting the third party idea

feminist but not outright call yourself that;

I discussed prior.

most especially and specifically she describes herself as pro-life. She spoke about these views in July with the PBS broadcasting channel. She also supports overturning the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion procedures.

So, Carly describes herself as a feminist. A feminist does not believe that people should

“While she has seen a large

rise in her following, how will female voters respond to this? ”

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Hillary Clinton: A Strong American (Business) Woman Clinton is recognized as the most qualified candidate in the 2016 election, but do her qualifications put her ahead?

By Claudia Pehowic Polling data shows that Americans are weary

the most effective secretaries of state” and one of

However, Monsanto is not the only big business

of experienced politicians, supporting Donald

the “greatest ambassadors for the American people

threat to the Clinton presidential campaign.

Trump on the political right and Bernie Sanders

that I have known in my lifetime.” John McCain and

Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase &

on the political left. More experienced candidates

Orrin Hatch also express their admiration of Clinton,

Company are the largest, second, and fourth largest

are not receiving any such attention. In the Fox

despite her Democratic identification.

Respect

contributors to the Clinton campaign. These three

News Republican primary debate, presidential

from politicians of both parties is difficult to earn, as

banks combined have donated $2,281,598. Clinton’s

hopeful Marco Rubio even noted that there is no

retired speaker of the house John Boehner recently

connection with big banks makes Democratic voters

candidate as qualified as Hillary Clinton. Instead of

learned. Clinton’s experience in government and

apprehensive. Already this year, Hillary has received

Clinton’s experience ceding support away from the

reputation with politicians makes her a venerable

1.5 million dollars for speaking engagements

Republican Party, it was merely acknowledged and

candidate.

with a Swiss bank. This sum is suspiciously high

then used as evidence to support Rubio’s argument

However, Clinton’s critics point out that she does not

because Clinton, acting as secretary of state,

that experience is unnecessary for a nation focusing

always act in the best interest of her party. Clinton

negotiated a legal settlement with the bank. Voters

on the present rather than the past. While Clinton

is highly criticized for her acceptance of campaign

are reasonably worried that similar quid pro quo

has had a past full of great accomplishments, she

monies from large corporations. One example of

negotiations will occur in the future, allowing banks

may be competing for the presidency in an era

the influence of these donors is Clinton’s opinion

to act irresponsibly with consumer and tax dollars.

where that past has no merit.

of large agricultural company, Monsanto, which

Voters in state primaries have expressed their

Hillary Clinton is universally recognized as the

caused the Washington Times to call her “the Bride

distaste in seasoned politicians. Donald Trump and

most qualified candidate in the 2016 election. As a

of Frankenfood.” Liberals often criticize Monsanto

Bernie Sanders receive a great deal of media and voter

United States senator, Clinton spent eight years on

for its genetic engineering and modification of

attention although they have little to no experience

the Armed Service Committee, giving her valuable

foods, especially of corn and soybeans. Food Inc.,

in government.

insight to serve the presidential duty of commander

renowned documentary, notes that Monsanto

Clinton for her participation on countless Senate

and chief of the military. She served on budget

often uses government power to win lawsuits and

committees and outreach to the oppressed, many

committees, committees concerned with public

pass policies that give the company patents on

more are quick to pass judgment on her because of

health, environmental protection, transportation,

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New extra point rule causing concerns for NFL kickers

By Rachael McKriger, Cal Times Contributor

Being a kicker in the National Football League is a grueling task. When the game comes down to a 30 yard field goal and you miss it (ahem, Zach Hocker of the New Orleans Saints in week four), you’re instantly hated by the team’s fans. Being a kicker requires you to be able to kick a ball through the uprights, but it also requires mental toughness and being able to brush off a bad game. However, if the problems continue to occur, you’re out of a job within the snap of a head coach’s fingers.

That happened to multiple NFL kickers already this year, and we are only going into week five. Josh Scobee (Pittsburgh), Kai Forbath (Washington), and Kyle Brindza (Tampa Bay) are now all out of jobs due to poor performances. The ability to kick field goals is not the only reason for these releases. The new extra point rule has been an enormous reason as to why these kickers, and quite possibly a few others in the future, have lost their jobs.

The new rule, which is in its first year of existence, has the extra point now being snapped at the 15 yard line, making it a 33 yard extra point attempt. That’s a significant jump from the former extra point, which was a 20 yard attempt. The new attempt has had some success with some kickers, like Stephen Gostkowski from the New England Patriots, who has made all 14 of his extra point attempts, and Nick Folk of the New York Jets, who has made 15 of 15 attempts.

However, what used to be seen as the “bathroom break for NFL fans”is now a moment of intensity. While you’re clutching the bag of potato chips, you’re being tormented by the wait of if the ball will go through the uprights or not. If field goals weren’t already stressful enough, 30 NFL owners decided to vote and make the extra point even more intense.

As of the end of week four, the NFL has kickers making only 285 out of 322 extra points.

That’s 88%, which is significantly worse than past years. In the span of the past three NFL seasons, 17 extra points have been missed.

However, after week four of only this season, 17 extra points have already been missed.

The kicker who has the worse percentage in missed extra points is Houston Texan’s kicker Randy Bullock, who has missed six out of eight attempts and holds a percentage of 75.

Many people are asking if the new extra point is a good thing. I personally believe that it is a great idea and a good incorporation into the game. It’s a great test for the kickers of the NFL, who were so automatic with the pervious distance. Am I unhappy with the Josh Scobee

four missed field goals and one missed extra point? Absolutely I am, and I was certainly happy to see him go and instantly replaced with Chris Boswell. However, I’d rather have more excitement in the game I love to watch than have the extra point just be a time where I can go refill my pretzel bowl. That’s what commercials are for, anyways.

New England Patriots star kicker Stephen Gostkowski has been an exception when it comes to the struggles that some NFL kickers have faced with the new extra point rule. Gostkowski has connected on all 14 of his extra point attempts this season

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Led by dynamic duo, Vulcan tennis dominant again

By Rachael McKriger, Cal Times Contributor

Kiefer Shaw and Lena Dimmer have both played tennis since they were little kids. They both got started and were influenced by their parents and Shaw also was influenced by friends. However, even though the two have played the sport for such a long time, this is their first year playing the sport together.

The two enjoy being partners with each other. Shaw enjoys that Lena “keeps the energy up and we laugh at each other all the time. She also She also comes up with good strategies and we talk about what we think we can do to beat our opponents.” Dimmer also had high praise about her partner saying that Shaw and her have “good chemistry on and off the tennis court. We both stay calm and encourage each other when needed.”

Shaw, a junior, and Dimmer, a sophomore, have had plenty of success in their first year playing with each other. In their first official scheduled match against Alderson Broaddus at Cal U, the two defeated the team of Mireia Fabrega and Christina Johnson 8-0. Cal U and their other tennis players defeated Alderson Broaddus 8-1.

The girls didn’t slow their pace after that.

They competed in the PSAC Individual Championships, which was held at

Bloomsburg University and won the league doubles title. “We trained hard for it and it was nice to see that our effort paid off,” Shaw said about the win. After their PSAC win, the ladies had a huge regional doubles crown win on September 21 that qualified them for the ITA National Championships, which will be played on October 15-17.

Both players are excited about the ITA National Championships, which will be played in South Carolina this year. As for preparation, Dimmer said that there wasn’t too much the girls could really do. “We are trying to play as many double sets as we can during practice and be mentally ready to compete. We are trying to get some rest in and don’t stay up too late, listen to our coach’’s advices and trying to realize them,” Dimmer noted. Shaw agreed, also adding that the two are “learning each other’s strengths and developing routines by just playing more together.”

Next up, as mentioned, the two will be participating in the ITA National Championships in Sumter, South Carolina through October 15-17. The tennis team had matches scheduled against West Chester and Millersville University on October 2nd and

3rd, however the matches were cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Kiefer and Lena look to represent Vulcan Tennis strongly down in South Carolina.

In her junior season, Kiefer Shaw continues to emerge as one of the best tennis players in the PSAC

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Novotny leads Vulcans to double OT win at Mercyhurst

By Sports Information

Senior Kara Novotny (Irwin, Pa./PennTrafford) scored the game-winning goal with just 25 seconds left in the second overtime on Tuesday afternoon, as the Vulcans earned a 2-1 win at Mercyhurst in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play.

With the victory, the California University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team improves to 6-5-3 overall behind a 6-4-3 mark in league action and are now tied for fifth in the conference standings at 21 points with two-plus weeks left in the regular season. Meanwhile, Mercyhurst falls to 5-6-2 this season with a 4-6-2 record in conference play. The Lakers took a 1-0 lead in the 13th

minute when Rachel Fulton scored her first goal of the season off a cross.

The Vulcans later tied the score at 1-1 in the 80th minute when senior Janelle McCann (Burlington, Vt./Tilton School) registered her second goal of the year following a pass through the defense by sophomore Kira Carberry (Odenton, Md./Arundel). Both teams attempted a shot early in the first overtime before the Lakers placed a shot on target with just four seconds left in the period. Mercyhurst was whistled for an offside just after the opening minute of the second overtime and attempted a shot in the 108th minute that went wide of the net.

The Vulcans claimed the win at the 109:35mark when Novotny chipped the goalie off a pass from McCann. McCann is now tied with former teammate Carley Work (2009-12) for fifth all-time in school history with 31 goals and also now ranks eighth with 68 career points. Junior goalkeeper Meghan Jayes New Albany, Ohio/New Albany) posted four saves in the victory while playing her fourth doubleovertime game of the season. Mercyhurst had a 16-12 shot adavantage and both teams posted one corner kick.

The Vulcans return to conference action on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when they travel to face Pitt-Johnstown in Johnstown at 1:30 p.m.

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Coal Bowl always a spectacle every season

By Matt Hagy,Sports Editor When it comes to Cal Vulcan football, there is nothing bigger than these two words: Coal Bowl.

That term is given to the series California has with their biggest rival of them all, the IUP Crimson Hawks. The name in this series was only donned in 2009, but these two have been playing against each other since 1918. It is a series that seems much skewed with IUP leading the series 60-252 but for 20 straight years, it was all Indiana. In 1984 California defeated IUP in Indiana en route to a PSAC championship and then that is where the streak began. The then called IUP Indians did it every way possible to beat the Vulcans in the next 20 seasons.

They did it in dominating fashion and also by the slimmest of margins by breaking the Vulcans hearts. It seemed impossible for Cal to beat IUP again. During the streak Indiana was in the middle of a grand renaissance. They made it to two national title games while the Vulcans could not buy a winning season. As the millennium came, California seemed to start to inch closer to IUP. The Vulcans lost on a questionable call in 2003 at home to Indiana which was the closest they had ever come in the streak to beating them but yet, the streak hit 19. After another loss the next season, the 2005 Vulcans team brought the biggest glimmer of hope to finally ending the streak. The offense was firing on all cylinders and finally was in contention for the playoffs.

Finally on November 5th, 2005, the streak was dead. California scored on the first play of the game and carried momentum for the rest of the game to beat IUP 38-23. The win was monumental for the Vulcan program as now it seemed California football was back to restoring the pride. That proved true with Cal dominating the rest of the decade against the newly named Crimson Hawks. With the addition of the Coal Pail trophy in 2009, it made the rivalry even bigger with now more to play for. In 2010, the Crimson Hawks staked a 15-0 lead in the 4th quarter over a Vulcans team still reeling from seeing their unbeaten season go by the way side a week earlier. California found some magic to tie the game and win it in overtime 18-15. Suddenly it was the Vulcans that were building a win streak in the series.

The next season the teams played in a freak late

Since the Coal Bowl was created in 2009, Cal has just lost one time to IUP

Photo: Sports Information October snowstorm at IUP and it was Cal having the big snow day using a dominant run game and a hail mary touchdown before halftime to beat the Crimson Hawks by a score of 28-10.

With the Vulcans streak at seven, the matchup in California next season would become one of the greatest games ever played in the long rivalry.

It was late September and both teams were ranked in the top 15 nationally and 3-0 to start the season. As most scripts go in this game, no one pulled away and the defenses made enough plays to keep the game close.

Cal led 17-10 going into the 4th quarter, but it was only a matter of time before the Crimson Hawks would make the Vulcans pay. IUP missed countless opportunities to tie the game with turnovers despite controlling the game in the second half. Then they unleashed their superstar back Harvie Tuck who manhandled Cal and as the last quarter went along, suddenly it was the Crimson Hawks up 24-17. It looked like IUP was finally going to win a game in the Coal Bowl with another drive marching into California territory with under two minutes left in the game.

However, IUP missed a field goal which set forth a series of cataclysmic events which will live in Coal Bowl history forever.

Cal scored a long 80 yard touchdown on the play after the missed field goal with a minute left to set up a chance to tie the game.

Shockingly Cal’s Kicker Cody Nuzzo missed the extra point to keep IUP with a one point lead.

It was devastating to even think about that Cal came all this way back for nothing.

Needing an onside kick recovery, Cal miraculously got one and let quarterback Peter Lalich drive them into Nuzzo’s range to redeem himself to win the game with a field goal. Nuzzo drilled a 30 yard field goal to seal an amazing comeback and keep the Coal Pail trophy in California. The next season was not so kind to the Vulcans in Indiana as the Crimson Hawks finally won a game in the Coal Bowl Series using 4 interceptions from Vulcan quarterback Cody Schroeder to win 20-7. IUP had snapped their losing streak to Cal, but the trophy returned to Vulcan possession the next season with a 21-13 win after turning the tables on the Crimson Hawks with forcing five IUP turnovers none bigger than Chaz Veal’s interception in the end zone with under a minute to go to save the win for the Vulcans.

This season both Cal and IUP are once again jockeying for first place in the PSAC West. After a meltdown loss to Kutztown in week one, IUP has responded with four straight wins to remain perfect in conference play led by new quarterback Lenny Williams who transferred from Temple. Williams set an IUP single game record for rushing yards against Seton Hill a week ago and looks to challenge a Vulcans defense that struggles against dual-threat quarterbacks.

Cal simply needs to erase any memory from last week’s nightmare in Slippery Rock and focus in on the Crimson Hawks.

The Coal Bowl will be under the lights for the first time with a 6pm kickoff which adds a unique twist to the rivalry. One thing that is certain for any Coal Bowl, everyone will be watching and will fill the stands at George P. Miller Stadium Saturday night. There is nothing bigger and the excitement that makes this rivalry brings euphoria for both fan bases. So who wins in this one? Everybody.

Coal Bowl Facts Last Meeting: Oct 18th, 2014 Cal 21 IUP 13 Series History: IUP leads 60-25-3

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Vulcan Football gets hammered by Slippery Rock

By Danny Beeck,Cal Times Contributor

Coming off a spectacular win at home, California hit the road last Saturday to face off against one of their most heated rivals Slippery Rock on their homecoming. Facing a team who everyone knows can throw, California had to try and stop senior transfer quarterback Dante Nania.

Slippery Rock was ranked fourth in the country with their explosive offense, putting up 3,132 yards including Saturdays astonishing 609 yards of total offense.

The Vulcans differed to the second half and Slippery Rock took this advantage after getting the ball first and drove down the field 78 yards after eight plays to make it 7-0. California showed in the past that John Franklin III likes to score on the first drive by way of the run and he did just that with a two-yard run up the middle and the Vulcans evened the scoring right up, making it 7-7.

After that touchdown run, the scoring opened up for Slippery Rock. Dante Nania looked as though he was trying to make a highlight reel for the NFL when he threw a 74-yard bomb down the field into the awaiting arms of senior receiver Jaimire Dutrieuille. This widened the gap and made the score 14-7.

California would come out the huddle on Slippery Rocks 25 and tried to convert on 3rd and 7. James Harris dropped back and threw for a 10 yard completion before being stopped on all three attempts after that, giving the ball back to The Rock. After a punt gave Slippery Rock the ball on the 47-yard line, Aaron Terry, who has 2 INTs to his name, stepped up and picked off Nania to give him three on the year. A costly pass interference call from Slippery Rock was thought to give the Vulcans a shimmer of hope, however, the drive ended on a catch that fell short of the line on 4th down and 11. The ensuing drive took Slippery Rock 80 yards down the field, scoring on

Freshman running back Jimmy Wheeler scored his first career collegiate touchdown last Saturday against the Rock

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a quarterback rush for two-yards making the score 217. California would continue the three-and-outs when they got the ball back, giving Luke Smorey the ball to punt, putting Slippery Rock at their own 37 yard line. It seemed as though every time slippery Rock touched the ball it would end up in the end zone after they ended the quarter on a 16-yard pass making it 35-7 before halftime.

The Vulcans would get the ball back in the second half and being down by 28 points seemed like a huge task to overcome. An interception plagued James Harris and California when Titus Howard stepped in and intercepted the pass. On the run back from the interception, however, junior Garry Brown stripped the ball and fell on it, giving the Vulcans control yet again. The Rock would get 2 sacks on this drive, forcing California to punt yet again,

resulting in zero points on the board. Slippery Rock would not stop the scoring when Nania ran for a 6-yard touchdown making it 42-7. James Harris continued to add to his passing yards on the following drive, although they would go three-and-out yet again. The highlights for the third quarter would end with 4:15 seconds on the clock when junior Shamar Greene scored from 1 yard out making it 49-7.

The fourth quarter opened with a delay of game which pushed Slippery Rock back even further for their punt. Senior linemen Errol Brewster flew through the line and jumped to block the punt, allowing Jordan Bowman to pick it up and run 40-yards into the end zone for a touchdown. California would block yet another punt on the following drive to start at The Rocks 18yard line. Freshman Jimmy Wheeler would take the ball 18-yards for a touchdown gaining some ground back but it was too late ending the game with a final score of 56-21 after a few failed drives by both teams.

James Harris ended the game with 349 yards in the air with 3 INTs and no touchdown passes for the 2nd time this year. The Vulcans look to bounce back against the IUP Crimson Hawks this week in the Coal Bowl at Indiana with the contest starting at 6pm.

Vulcans remaining schedule 10/17: at IUP 10/24: Clarion (Homecoming) 10/31: at Gannon 11/7: Mercyhurst (Senior Day) 11/14: at Lock Haven or PSAC champ game

Hagy’s Big Ten NCAA: Week 7 and NFL: Week 6 Last Week’s Record: 8-2 Season Record: 43-17 NCAA Game Alabama @ Texas A&M Michigan State @ Michigan Florida @ LSU Penn State @ Ohio State UPSET: Ole Miss @ Memphis

Winner Alabama Michigan LSU Ohio State Memphis

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Cardinals @ Steelers Cardinals Bengals @ Bills Bengals Texans @ Jaguars Jaguars Panthers @ Seahawks Panthers Giants @ Eagles Giants

If you want to compete against Matt Hagy, sports editor, submit your picks to caltimes@calu.edu by that Saturday Morning at 11 a.m. If you beat Matt, your picks and name will be in next week’s paper. Good luck fellow pickers!

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Cal Times Athlete Spotlight Cara Vanderham

Class: Senior Major: Professional Golf Management Hometown: Innisfail, Alberta High School: Innisfail High School Cara Vanderham has gotten off to a nice start in her final season golfing at Cal. Vanderham finished in the top-10 indivdual standings at the NCAA Regional Championship preview course two weeks ago and helped the Vulcans finish tied for second place in the team standings. Her performance garnered her PSAC womens golfer of the week honors for the second time in her career. Vanderham has been an ALL- PSAC selection in each of the

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