CalTimes - November 8, 2013

INSIDE

CAL TIMES CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

2013 Campus Climate Survey NOVEMBER 8, 2013

IN THE

NEWS CAL U STUDENT INTERNS WITH PITTSBURGH PASSION Cal U sports management student Josh Morrow worked behind the scenes and shares his experiences interning with Pittsburgh’s professional women’s football team.

Page 2

OPINION CONCERNS ABOUT CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY Daelynn Roach expresses her opinion regarding the results of the recent Cal U campus climate survey.

Page 8

ENTERTAINMENT CHICKEN AND QUINOA RECIPE

A vegetarian friendly meal that you can serve your friends (or yourself) for dinner.

Page 4

SPORTS WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

Our team of sports reporters highlight three Vulcan squads getting ready to start their seasons.

Page 11

CALTIMES.ORG

Page 3 VOL. 36, NO. 11

New campus banners honor military veterans BY

GENE AXTON

editor in chief California University of Pennsylvania hosted a test for the German Armed Forces ProÀFLHQF\ %DGJH LQ $SULO RI WKLV year. It was during this time that the spouse of a serviceman taking the exam made a remark about the beauty of our campus to Capt. Robert Prah, director of Veterans Affairs. She suggested one improvement: banners along Cal U’s walkways honoring the community’s armed forces members. Capt.

Prah worked to turn that idea into a reality and a dedication ceremony was held on Nov. 4 for 33 banners hanging on the Cal U campus that pay tribute to members of the U.S. Armed Forces. “It’s an honor to have this, especially during veteran’s month,â€? Capt. Prah said. “Veteran’s Day is on Nov. 11 and this week we’ll be celebrating our 40th Annual Veteran’s Dinner so it’s an honor to participate in that and continue the OHJDF\ VLQFH WKH 2IĂ€FH RI 9HWHUans Affairs was established.â€?

The 33 banners were sponsored either privately or by local businesses. Pan DelVerne, director of new media services, sponsored one of the banners. “I sponsored a banner right outside of the student center for my late father,� DelVerne said. “It gives me an opportunity to honor his service in a very public way and it also gives my daughter and I the ability to see him there [DelVerne’s daughter attends Cal U]. It makes us proud.�

DelVerne attended the ceremony with her mother, Catherine Mikeo, 92. “It’s something. It’s my husband‌ it means a lot to me. He was a corporal in WWII [and] he’s passed away already – about 18 years. It’s too bad that he’s not here.â€?

The family of Dr. Susan Rutledge, a professor of secondary education at Cal U, sponsored two banners on campus, including the banner honoring

Photos: Jeff Helsel Edward Verkleeren ‘62 and his wife, Cecil ‘67, of Charleroi, Pa. observe a new banner near Keystone Hall honoring Edward’s U.S. Marine Corps military service in Japan from 1956 to 1958. The banner is sponsored by Cecil and sons Ron, Gary, and Jeff.

“This project puts a very human face on military service. It will introduce our campus community to individual veterans and service members as we walk past these banners every day. The project is not only a tribute to these men and women, but also to the local sponsors who contribute their support.â€? &DSW 5REHUW 3UDK GLUHFWRU 2IĂ€FH RI 9HWHUDQV Affairs

Josh Wolfe ‘15, Cadet, ROTC Bravo Company, 1/110 Infantry, displays a new banner during Monday’s dedication ceremony at Old Main Park.

&RO $UWKXU / %DNHZHOO D IRUmer director of Veterans Affairs at Cal U. “I was in the U.S. Army Reserves for 11 years out of Sioux Falls, S.D.,� Dr. Rutledge said.

Her husband is still in the Reserves and is currently stationed in Fort Totten, N.Y. The 40th Annual Veteran’s Dinner was held on Thursday in the Convocation Center.

The banners will be displayed throughout the Cal U campus during November. They will then be stored for later use. The public is welcome to visit campus to view the banners.

F ac e bo o k – Ca l T im es New s pa pe r

A banner in front of the Natali Student Center honors Dennis Laskey ‘84, ‘06 for service in the U.S. Navy from 1973-75 and is sponsored by J & J Transmission, Dunlevy, Pa.

Twitter – @C al T i mes

CAL TIMES

PAGE 2

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Cal U student tackles a challenging internship for Pittsburgh Passion women’’s football team _______________________ growing.”�

BY DEVEN BOURQUIN for the CalTimes

_______________________ Football is an established part of modern American culture.

For years men have dominated it. During modern times, however, the line between what is for men and what is for women seems to be disappearing. Now, women can play football and enjoy it at a socially acceptable and highly competitive level. In Pittsburgh, the home of a historic NFL franchise, this change can be seen.

The Pittsburgh Passion are a women’’s football team founded in 2003. In 2013 the Pittsburgh Passion had an 8-0 season. Joshua Morrow, senior, sports management, had the opportunity to intern with the Pittsburgh Passion this summer. ““[I wish I knew] how crazy women’’s football actually is,”�

Morrow said. ““It’’s big and it’’s

Dispute

He also wished he knew how difficult it would be finding sponsors for the team, marketing for them and taking care of public relations for the team were. ““There were many times when I would contact a potential donor and I had to explain to them who Pittsburgh Passion was before I really had a conversation with them.”�

Morrow describes his experience with Pittsburgh Passion as being ““hands-on.”â€? He feels that he is now a ““jack of all trades”â€? after gaining experience with ticket sales, marketing, management, public relations, social media relations, merchandise DQG Ă€HOG PDQDJHPHQW He recalls days starting at 11 a.m. and running to 2 a.m. on more than one occasion. ““The days were long, but it was not necessarily bad. There was so much for me to do, so I was kept busy. It was exciting.”â€?

Campus Police Files Accident

A student worker and a temporary university employee got into a dispute a little after 11:00 a.m. on Oct. 28 in the copy center (Room 103) located in Azorsky Hall.

Injury A student living in Johnson Hall fell in the shower on Oct. 28 at 10:27 p.m. The student was then taken to the health center in order to have their injuries checked.

Criminal Mischief Three males knocked down a parking gate in lot 19 on Oct.31 at 12 a.m.

On Nov. 1, a male running down Sixth and Park Street ran into a stopped patrol car at 3:50 a.m., injuring his foot

Missing Person A female student living in Carter Hall called police at 12:18 a.m. on Oct. 26 to report she was concerned about her roommate. According to the report, the student hadn’’t seen her roommate in around 2 weeks.

Police investigated and found that the missing roommate had been using Twitter recently. It is unknown why the roommate hasn’’t returned to her dorm room or attended classes.

TIMES STAFF CALTIMES.ORG CALTIMES@CALU.EDU 724-938-4321

Morrow enjoyed interning with the Pittsburgh Passion because it felt less like work and more like fun. He says the work environment with the group is friendly, energetic and supportLYH +H ZDV UHDIÀUPHG RI ZKDW he already suspected –– being a successful team really is a group effort.

Morrow also has advice for people who are also planning on doing an internship and some things to expect. ““Don’’t expect to get paid, don’’t take the little things for granted and no internship is too little. Look for other opportunities besides mainstream sports.”�

The Pittsburgh Passion accepts interns every year. Teresa Conn, Co-Owner of the team (along with other co-owner Franco Harris), comes to campus every spring semester to conduct on-campus interviews for the internship positions.

courtesy: Josh Morrow

Tricky Treats STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —— Police say they’’ve found some tricky marijuana-laced treats that somebody apparently dropped on a central Pennsylvania street.

State College police tell the Centre Daily Times that a resident found the treats on Thursday morning, several hours before trick-or-treating was to begin.

The treats were similar to marshmallow crisped rice treats, except they were made with a different kind of cereal —— and tested positive for marijuana. The three bars were wrapped in foil and found inside a plastic bag that someone apparently dropped by mistake.

Police don’’t know who made the treats but KDYH EHHQ WU\LQJ WR ÀQG RXW

GENE AXTON...........................................................EDITOR IN CHIEF CASEY FLORES........................................................OPINION EDITOR JOSE NEGRON..........................................................SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE RIDER...............................................ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR TAYLOR BROWN..........................................................STAFF WRITER DAN MADER...............................................................STAFF WRITER MATT HAGY.................................................................STAFF WRITER LAURA ZENO................................................WEBSITE COORDINATOR JEFF HELSEL..........................................DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS

Cops: Pa. woman had ‘‘clean’’ urine in sanitizer GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) —— Police say a western Pennsylvania woman has been caught dirtyhanded trying to sneak a ““clean”� urine sample into a family court drug test —— inside a hand sanitizer bottle.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports 37-yearold Lori Lynn Sullenberger brought the urineÀOOHG ERWWOH ZKHQ D MXGJH RUGHUHG KHU WR SURYLGH a sample as part of an Aug. 22 drug test relating to a child custody case. $ SUREDWLRQ RIÀFHU VDZ 6XOOHQEHUJHU ZLWK WKH small bottle in her hand during the test, and seized it. Investigators say Sullenberger acknowledged it contained her own urine which she believed was drug-free, which she planned to use to pass the test.

Online court records don’’t list an attorney for Sullenberger who also doesn’’t have a listed phone.

She faces a preliminary hearing Dec. 12.

CALTIMES CONTRIBUTORS: LAUREN GRIFFITH KATE SHELDON JOSH HANNA STETSON PROVANCE DEVEN L. BOURQUIN MICHELLE COOPER DAELYNN ROACH EMILY GEYER EDDIE WISE MEAGHAN CLISTER STEPHANIE THOMPSON

POLICY: The California TIMES iV SXEliVheG in Whe 0ononJahela 9alle\ area PoVW )riGa\V of Whe aFaGePiF \ear ZiWh Whe e[FeSWion of holiGa\ EreaNV ‡ $n\ PePEer of Whe XniYerViW\ FoPPXniW\ Pa\ VXEPiW arWiFleV eGiWorialV FarWoonV ShoWoJraShV or GraZinJV for FonViGeraWion ‡ 'eaGlineV are aV folloZV: $ll ZriWWen FoS\ annoXnFePenWV e Pail FalWiPeV#FalX eGX anG aGYerWiVinJ VXEPiVVionV are GXe aW noon on Whe 0onGa\ Eefore SXEliFaWion ([FeSWionV Wo WheVe GeaGlineV PXVW Ee arranJeG ZiWh Whe eGiWor $ll VXEPiVVionV are Whe oSinionV of Wheir FreaWor V ‡The California TIMES reVerYeV Whe riJhW Wo eGiW or refXVe VXEPiVVionV aV iW VeeV ¿W ZiWhoXW offerinJ MXVWi¿FaWion for FonWenW or aGYerWiVinJ VeFWionV

NEWS

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

PAGE 3

photo: Jeff Helsel

Susan Rankin of Rankin & Associates, presenting the Campus Climate Survey’s results in Steele Hall.

Cal U campus climate survey results unveiled _______________________

BY CASEY FLORES

fortable.”â€? She explained those and differential treatment of numbers were very high and not staff. contributing editor ZKDW VKH XVXDOO\ Ă€QGV ““I’’m happy that we have the The survey reported that knowledge of where we can _______________________ 85% of students believe their make improvements here,”â€? Dr. The results of last year’’s Cam- academic experience has had -RKQ %XUQHWW KHDG RI WKH RIĂ€FH pus Climate Survey were re- a positive influence on their of social equity on campus, said. vealed in Steele Hall on Tuesday, intellectual growth and 81% ““Although there are people that Oct. 29. The results were pre- reported their interest in intel- are happy overall, there are sented by Susan Rankin, princi- lectual matters has increased [still] things we can do.”â€?

According to Burnett, Cal U is pal of Rankin & Associates (the since coming to Cal U. ““Those [percentages] are off the charts,”� already working to improve the third party that conducted the Rankin said. campus climate.

VXUYH\ DQG ZHUH D UHĂ HFWLRQ RI The demographic that was ´:H DUH UHYDPSLQJ P\ RIĂ€FH student, faculty and staff’’s view of the ““climate”â€? at California significantly less comfortable to make it more user-friendly…‌ than students and faculty were we’’re getting the word out there, University of Pennsylvania.

According to one of the slides, campus staff, who represented I’’m meeting with different deFOLPDWH LV GHÀQHG DV ´FXUUHQW the majority of attendees at partments to understand what the problems are attitudes, behaviors and stan- the presentation, LGBQ [and] the climate dards of practices of employees respondents survey was a critiand students of an institution.”� and responcal piece in underThe three areas measured in the d e n t s w i t h standing what’’s questionnaire were personal disabilities. experiences, perceptions of -Dr. Susan Rankin gone on here in At the conthe past so we can campus for other people and clusion of her move forward in what the institution is doing to presentation, the future.”� respond to them.

5DQNLQ LGHQWLĂ€HG VL[ RSSRUWXBurnett was confident that ““Overall, people are very nities for improvement: issues improvements can be made. happy here,”â€? Rankin said. The based upon disability status, ““Again, we’’re a new adminissurvey reported that 84% of gender identity, LGBQ and ratration.

We’’ve got all the things students and 90% of faculty are cial identity, sexual misconduct here to make our campus suc““comfortable”� or ““very com-

““Overall, people are very happy here.”�

Campus Climate Forums

Tuesday, November 12 ‡ : a P (Eerl\ Wednesday, November 13 ‡ : a P (Eerl\

cessful and we will be successful.”�

Christine Kindl, university spokesperson, was encouraged E\ WKH VXUYH\¡V Ă€QGLQJV ““ T h e f a c t that we have a very high percentage of students who feel l i k e t h e y ’’ re having a great academic exp e r i e n c e …‌ that is of utmost importance,”â€? Kindl said.

Kindl also offered ideas on how improvements can me made. ““These are not the kind of problems that can be solved from the top down –– I think they need to be solved from the bottom up,”� Kindl said, indicating that the future campus forums will allow everyone on campus to participate in improvement, not just administrators.

Bria Thomas, junior, theater wished the presentation were mandatory for all students, faculty and staff.

““This is something that everybody needs to know,”� Thomas said. ““Everybody needs to know what exactly is going on on campus [and] how to go about these situations.”�

D a e l y n n Roach, senior, history said the low turnout to the session was an indicator of a lack of seriousness among campus. ““It should have been [required that] more faculty and staff attend,”� Roach said. ““They’’re the ones that are going to have to lead this.”�

In order to address the issues revealed by the survey, Cal U will host a series of forums open to students, faculty and staff.

All are encouraged to attend and offer possible solutions to problems on campus.

78% of students were satisfied with their academic experience at Cal U.

Thursday, November 14 ‡ : a P (Eerl\ Tuesday, December 3 ‡ : S P (Eerl\

Wednesday, December 4 ‡ : (Eerl\

CAL TIMES

PAGE 4

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Cal U’’s Paranormal Society invites students to local ghost walk _______________________

BY EMILY GEYER for the CalTimes

_______________________ In the spirit of Halloween, California University of Pennsylvania’’s Paranormal Society hosted a Ghost Walk through campus and around the town of California from 10 p.m. until roughly 12:45 a.m. on Oct. 31.

The club’’s advisor Rene Kruse, a professor of applied engineering and technology at Cal U, led the walk.

Dr. Kruse started the walk by giving the participants a brief background of herself, and how she became aware of the different hauntings in town and on campus. ““I’’ve done investigations all over the country,”� Dr. Kruse said. ““I’’ve been involved in over 600 investigations and continue to do so.”�

Dr. Kruse said that at first she did not tell people she was involved in paranormal inves-

tigating, but people started to put two and two together when she started asking people about different stories. ““It got around pretty quickly that I was the ghost lady, so whenever anything happened in town or on campus I was the person that people talked to whether they were staff, students, or faculty.”�

The walk started at the kiosk across from Steele Hall and travelled down Third St., went up to Fourth St., back down to Third St., then to Ash St., then followed Second St. back to campus where it ended at the founder’’s garden.

It made multiple stops, during which Kruse elaborated on the history of the different buildings and vacant lots and talked about the different paranormal experiences associated with those places.

Joseph Terrana, junior, business administration-accounting said he enjoyed this history aspect of the event.

““I enjoyed the part of the walk where we went to the cemetery on the other end of town, because not many people know about it,”� Teranna said.

Teranna said that information given during the tour explained that the cemetery no longer technically exists, but he liked the tombstones that have been dug up and are now displayed on two walls in the form of a walkway.

The caboose of the group was the club’’s President and founder, Jarod Harakal, sophmore, secondary education. ““The Paranormal Society attempts to scientifically and without prejudice explore the paranormal with an open mind [and] with a special emphasis on ghosts, hauntings and other supernatural related topics,”�

Harakal said.

The club attempts to prove the existence of ghosts and spirits through on-site investigations at allegedly haunted locations.

Harakal said that the club has

EHHQ RIĂ€FLDO VLQFH 2FW and has about 15 to 20 members in attendance each week.

7KLV ZDV WKH ÀUVW \HDU WKDW WKH Paranormal Society is hosting this event, but the club’’s advisor Dr. Rene Kruse has held one previously.

The club has also investigated the cemetery by Vulcan Village, an apartment at Vulcan Village and a dorm room on campus. ““We had a few things happen during our sessions,”â€? Harakal VDLG ´7KH Ă€UVW WLPH ZH ZHQW WR the Vulcan Village apartment, there was a vacant room that we VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ WDUJHWHG , ZDV LQ WKH room with a fellow member and while we were sitting there she asked me if my arm twitched. I said it didn’’t and she said my shirt moved. Also while we were sitting in the room, I felt my dog tag that had a cross on it move on my neck. I also felt my shirt get tugged but at a different time than when my partner saw it.”â€?

Another member of the Para-

normal Society, Rebekah Larick, CLASS RANK, psychology has been involved with the club for more than a year.

Larick said that she got involved with the club because she had a couple of paranormal experiences growing up. ““My mom actually told me she is a little sensitive to things of that nature, and my sister and I kind of have gotten it from her,”� Larik said.

She also recalled a memorable investigation at a friend’’s apartment. ““We a got a little girl humming in the video, so you can hear her kind of sit there and hum, and you can see the entire room and it sounds like it’’s right beside the camera.”�

Harakal encouraged anyone interested in being involved with the club to come to one of their meetings –– the club meets on Tuesdays at 5p.m. on the secRQG à RRU RI 0DQGHULQR /LEUDU\

Chicken and quinoa recipe _______________________

BY LAUREN GRIFFITH contents of the package for the CalTimes

_______________________

For starters, you’’ll need to buy some Roland quinoa, Morning Star chik’’n strips, and a vegetable of your choice. A personal favorite is the black bean quinoa with a serving of corn. For those who don’’t know what quinoa is, it is a grain-like crop, and can take the place of rice in any recipe. Morning Star chik’’n strips are an alternative to meat for vegetarians. A quick trip to Walmart can give you all the ingredients you need for this dinner.

To make the quinoa, bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil, then add in the

and stir. Reduce heat to just above a simmer and leave covered for 14-18 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. While the quinoa is cooking, throw a serving size of the chik’’n strips into a frying pan, and put them on medium heat until they are done (they will still change color as regular chicken would).

Spices or flavorings can be added, or they taste just fine without them. The vegetable can be cooked in the microwave, and then all the components can be combined.

The end result is a delicious new dinner option with a good source of protein!

Plain quinoa after it’s been cooked.

courtesy: wikimedia commons

ENTERTAINMENT

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

PAGE 5

1RYHPEHU DW -R]DUW _______________________

BY LAUREN GRIFFITH for the CalTimes

_______________________ Jozart Center for the Arts, located above Dollar General, always has a number of different events and concerts happening.

For the month of November Jozart has a packed schedule.

Jozart CFTA started this month with a concert. Solomon Crow & the Bourbon Valley Boys and Chicos Del Muertos played on Nov. 1 for just $5. The bands featured Cal U students, including Sam Stuckey and Jake Williams.

Acoustic artists Jonathan Pezzuti, Aaron Huff and Coco Pahanish will play on Nov. 8 at 8:30 p.m. – that show will also be $5. Pezzuti, a singer/song-

writer from Clarion, Pa., has played at Jozart before. The last time he was there was the grand opening of the café at Jozart in September.

“Whenever you hear about the place, you don ’t expect it to be so awesome, ” Pezzuit said.

“I wasn ’t expecting such a big stage and comfortable seating area with all the couches. ” Jozart will host more Cal U bands on Nov. 15 when Solomon Crow returns with pop punk act Golden Gate.

Jozart hosts guitar and mandolin instruction with Duane Galensky every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. GaOHQVN\ RIIHUV WKH ÀUVW OHVVRQ IRU free, with each additional half hour costing $15. He also gives free electronic instructional guides with the lessons. If inter-

ested, email duane.galensky@ gmail.com to sign up, or contact Jozart by phone.

As always, Jozart will hold open mic nights every Wednesday in November at 8 p.m. with Jonny Red as the host. Admission is free.

This month ’s Wine & Line will take place on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Artist Joyce Gazdick will show participants the steps to a SDLQWLQJ IURP VWDUW WR ÀQLVK 3DUticipants of legal drinking age are encouraged to bring wine and a snack, hence the title of the event. The cost of $22 covers all of the materials needed for the painting. If interested, email cher@zoominternet.net.

More information can be found at Jozart ’s website, Jozart. com. courtesy: katie delverne

SABUG brings hypnotists to Cal U to entertain and entrance

_______________________

BY KATE SHELDON for the CalTimes

_______________________ California University of Pennsylvania hosted two performers, Chris Ruggiero and Eric Mina, on Oct. 30. The Student Activities Board (SABUG) sponsored the event.

Ruggiero, also known as “One Man Variety, ” does a mixture of comedy, magic and extreme juggling, while Mina is an international comedy hypnotist.

Ruggiero ’s show is full of stunts, tricks, special skills and audience participation, all while making the audience laugh and have a good time.

Mina has performed nationally and internationally for corporate events, universities and high schools as well as off-Broadway shows in Times Square. All of the students that attended the event that night had the opportunity to be hypnotized on stage in front of all of their peers.

As the show progressed, more

and more students were weeded off the stage if they weren ’t completely hypnotized, and only a handful were left standing in the end. They were given tasks to get a laugh out of the crowd, such as dancing and acting out animal characteristics.

Cal U student Mandy Lange, sophomore, criminal justice was one of the lucky ones who got to stay on stage throughout the whole hypnosis. This wasn ’t Lange ’s first experience with hypnosis. She was hypnotized at her senior prom in high

school.

“Being hypnotized is weird, ” Lange said. “Some people say that hypnosis is like a dream and that ’s the best way that I FDQ GHVFULEH LW , ZDV GHÀQLWHO\ aware of what I was doing but I didn ’t care because I never would have done any of that stuff of my own will. ” Lange said that Ruggiero also blew her mind with some of the magic tricks he performed and that she didn ’t believe any of that could have been set up before the show started. She

thinks that SABUG should bring this act back again because she loved the entire show.

Another student who was on stage, Jarod Harakal, also described his experience as bizarre.

“You kind of knew what was going on but everything you did was natural, ” Harakal said.

“SABUG should bring this back again because I think that things like this could bring a lot of attention. The hypnotist was obviously my favorite. ”

1HWÁL[ 0RYLH RI WKH :HHN L O C A L S courtesy: lions among us

courtesy: ficg.mx of flickr.com

“Requiem for a Dream ” This movie is about four characters who are all entertwined in some way and each have their own problems they are facing in the drug world. Set in the Cony Island drug scene the characters are attempting to deal with what life has handed them using substances such as cocain, speed and heroine.

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly Genre: Drama Originally Released:

O N L Y

BY JOSH

HANNA

Lions Among Us is a Christian metalcore band from Pittsburgh. They released their new album, “Re:awakening, ” a seven-track hard hitting message of hope and faith. If you are a fan of We Came of Romans or The Devil Wears Prada you are sure to enjoy “Re:awakening. ” Their single, “#sorrynotsorry, ” conveys the message that no matter what anybody says it will not change them … that nothing will stand in their way and they will change the world for the better. The song also features a guest appearance from Gage Speas of the band To Speak of Wolves.

You can check out Lions Among Us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LionsAmongUs), and Twitter (Twitter.com/LionsAmongUs). You can also download “Re:awakening ” on iTunes.

CAL TIMES

PAGE 6

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

SABUG Haunted House 2013

G_fkfj1 :Xj\p =cfi\j

Freshmen theater majors Marlo Halo, Amelia Wisinski and Centrin Bailey chose to go through SABUG ’s haunted house in the Natali Student Center on Oct. 23. They were reluctant to enter the house and quick to leave.

CAL TIMES

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

PAGE 7

Discovery Day draws students _______________________

BY STETSON PROVANCE staff writer

_______________________

Self-defense class takes place in the Herron Recreation Center.

photo: Stephanie Thompson

Herron Recreation Center hosts self-defense class _______________________

BY STEPHANIE THOMPSON for the CalTimes

_______________________ On Tuesday, Oct. 29, California University of Pennsylvania’’s Health and Wellness program, in collaboration with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hosted a self-defense class in Herron Gym. Approximately 35 participants attended the selfdefense workshop that taught basic defense skills and how to escape dangerous situations.

Maggie Dadey is the health and wellness graduate assistant for Herron Recreation and Fitness Center. She wanted to educate students on the meaning of abuse when it comes to couples and relationships. ““Most students don’’t understand the real meaning of abuse.

They think it is only physical,”�

Dadey said.

She talked about the recent increase in crime rate at Cal U and explained the importance of self-defense, especially when walking late at night around campus and the community.

The workshop consisted of two sections. First, students were split into two groups and were assigned separate rooms.

The first group learned selfdefense techniques from Cal U martial arts students Kyle Hanlin and Bob Antis. The instructors taught techniques to deal with an attacker who chokes, grabs from behind or assaults from the front. The two men slowly demonstrated each technique and had participants pair up and attempt the skill.

As this occurred, the instructors walked around and assisted

each group in order improve their technique. ““They seemed to really enjoy the workshop,”� Hanlin said. ““We wanted to make it simple and very basic for participants to understand.”�

Cal U student Lucie Rey said she took the course to be prepared if she was ever in trouble. ““I learned a lot,”� she said. ““My favorite part was when we had to try different movements or strategies to get away from someone.”�

Although the class consisted of mostly women (there was one male), the instructors explained there are many ways for both sexes to receive more self-defense training on campus. The martial arts club meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Old Main. The class features instructor Marshal Carper, who teaches martial arts and jujitsu. ““If you want a good workout and want to meet new people, this is a great way to do it,”�

Antis said.

The second component of the workshop consisted of different scenarios being listed for participants to determine the correct step of action. For example, participants were asked what to do if they were being followed. Graduate assistant Maggie Dadey provided the participants with multiple cases of abuse and asked the students to determine if it was in fact abuse.

““I was surprised how many we missed,”� Cal U student Ramona Gazkon said. ““There were many I did not know would be considered abuse.”�

Participants with the most answers correct were given water bottles as prizes. The rest were given purple wristbands that supported Domestic Violence Month awareness. ““I think it went really well, Dadey s a i d . ““ T h i s was the biggest turn out for a workshop at the gym since I’’ve been here.”�

With Domestic Violence Month coming to an end, she said it was a great way to educate students about violence and abuse. Heron gym features monthly themes and hosts multiple workshops and classes. ““For this upcoming month we are promoting a program that educates students and members on healthy swaps for food on campus,”â€? Dadey said. Also during the month of November is the Turkey Trot. This requires gym members to track the miles they run in order to win a prize. ´:H¡UH UHDOO\ WU\LQJ WR Ă€QG ways to keep students active DQG Ă€W Âľ She said marketing is their biggest challenge to running events, but Social media has been a huge help. For example, the health and wellness team will post a different workout exercise on Instagram every day for the month of November.

““If you want a good workout and want to meet new people, this is a great way to do it.”�

Many high school seniors across the country are well into the decision-making process about where they want to spend the next four years of their lives.

At California University of Pennsylvania, Fall Discovery Days give these students a chance to see what the university offers.

Jenifer Sigado, director of the University Welcome Center and student orientation program at Cal U, said in many ways, picking where to attend college shouldn’’t be different from buying a car to high school students. ““If I gave a high school student $20,000 [the cost of tuition and housing at Cal each year] and told them to buy a car, could they make a decision by looking at brochures or looking at vehicles online?”� Sigado said. ““No, they couldn’’t, and the same thing applies when picking a college. Students can’’t expect to get the feel of a university without visiting it.”�

In order to help students visualize themselves attending Cal U, Sigado said the university allows those who attend Fall Discovery Days to not only tour campus, but also tour residence halls, eat a meal at the Gold Rush and sit in on a college class.

Although the experience of college in comparison to high school can be overwhelming for some, Sigado said oftentimes prospective students who visit Cal U know almost immedi-

ately if the university is right for them. ““I’’d say most prospective students know in 20 minutes if WKH XQLYHUVLW\ LV D Ă€W IRU WKHP RU not,”â€? she said.

Andrew Kuhn, a freshman in KLV Ă€UVW VHPHVWHU DW &DO 8 VDLG he was one of those students. ““Once I saw the campus, met some professors and students, and learned about the academic opportunities Cal provides, I knew I wanted to go to Cal,”â€?

Kuhn said.

And, according to a university survey taken by those who attended one of the four 2013 Fall Discovery Days, students have left their visits with the same sort of satisfaction Kuhn did last year.

Ninety-six percent of prospective students gave their visit a good or excellent rating, while four percent rated their visit as fair.

Both Kuhn and Sigado said the biggest selling point Cal can pitch to prospective students is the quality of the faculty and staff. ““When I visited, I was impressed with how many professors I ran into that had a doctorate,”� Kuhn said. ““The staff the university hired showed me how dedicated Cal is to the education of its students.”�

Sigado said students will see something out of faculty at Cal they wouldn’’t see at other larger universities. ““What makes Cal different to me is the family attitude,”�

Sigado said. ““Faculty really care about students, and they act as sort of an extended family to them.”�

Presidential suite squatter PITTSBURGH (AP) —— A homeless man has gone from the proverbial penthouse to the big house after he was found sleeping in the presidential suite at one of Pittsburgh’’s swankiest hotels.

Jeffrey Lennon Watson, 48, told police he was from Los Angeles and was passing through the city to return to California when he was nabbed by security at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Tuesday night, police spokeswoman Diane Richard said Wednesday.

Hotel guests were checking into the suite about 7:30 p.m. when they saw Watson sleeping RQ D FRXFK DQG QRWLĂ€HG KRWHO staff, police said. Hotel security RIĂ€FHUV ZRNH KLP XS WRRN KLP WR WKHLU RIĂ€FH DQG FDOOHG SROLFH Richard said.

Hotel general manager Eric DeStefano issued a short statement explaining what occurred.

The parlor area of the Presidential suite is ““a general-use area for receptions and small events. The door had been programmed to remain unlocked for an event earlier that day.

As soon as the occupant was

discovered, he was escorted off the property,”� DeStefano said.

Watson told police ““he has been in Pittsburgh for over a month and sleeps wherever he can locate somewhere comfortable to rest his head,”� Richard said.

There aren’’t too many places more comfortable than Watson’’s FKRVHQ ORFDWLRQ 7KH WK à RRU suite features a 1,300-squarefoot parlor plus three bedrooms, and includes crystal chandeliers, a dining room, grand piano, a full kitchenette, wet bar and sitting room, according to the hotel’’s website. The site doesn’’t make clear how much the room costs.

Police took Watson to the Allegheny County Jail, where he remained Wednesday unable to post $15,000 bond. He faces a preliminary hearing Nov. 19 on charges of criminal trespass and theft of services, according to online court records, which didn’’t list an attorney for him.

Richard said police don’’t know how long Watson had been in the suite or how he got in.

OPINION

PAGE 8

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Susan Rankin, principal of Rankin & Associates, presents a slide which looks at the comfort level of students and faculty in the classroom during her campus climate presentation in Steele Hall.

photo: Jeff Helsel

Cal U’s campus climate still needs improvement A student’s response to the Campus Climate Survey _______________________

BY DAELYNN ROACH for the CalTimes

_______________________ I walked to Steele Hall a week ago with a professor and a few fellow students to see Dr. Susan Rankin present the results of the Campus Climate Survey. This survey, administered in Spring 2013, was a chance for my voice to be heard and I was very anxious to see how others felt about our campus. I also wanted to see if they were experiencing any of the same issues I was.

When we walked in, I was slightly agitated to see that people were standing thinking that there were no more seats left.

When we walked around them, the theater was near empty and I became even more agitated.

Why weren’t more people there?

I came to realize that only ONE notice was sent out via e-mail, on a Friday at 7:01 p.m.

What I found to be more un-

settling than the turnout were the results. The results weren’t altogether bad. They were actually pretty good, and that is the fear I have. My fear does not stem from the survey having good results, but more that the improvements we still need to make will be passed over because the results were mostly positive.

According to the survey, 81% of the respondents were “comfortable” or “very comfortable” with the overall climate of campus. The response from faculty and students concerning the classroom climate in particular was equally as impressive. This all sounds great, right? Well, only 22% of the campus population actually took the survey; this includes undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff. Don’t get me wrong, though 81% is great, but we can do better.

Four percent of respondents reported experiencing sexual assault, 29.9% felt responsibility

for what happened and another 22.1% did nothing about it. Cal U does not differ from other universities in its experiences with sexual assault, but that is important in and of itself. We are not different but this problem should receive constant attention so that we can become different.

From the information gathered by this survey, certain themes have been pointed out.

The experiences for different groups of people are… well, different. The groups experiencing a less than desirable climate include people of color, staff, women and those from the LGBTQ community. Women report that the classroom is more welcoming on the basis of gender than men do. 68% of students of color and 77% of white students say that the classroom is welcoming based on race and similar statistics were reported in regards to sexual orientation.

We also lack diversity on our campus among the faculty. It is

FORUMS TRANSLATE SURVEY INTO ACTION: All students, faculty and staff may participate in fo-­ rums designed to identify two or three key actions that can improve the overall campus atmosphere. Campus Climate Forums are set for Nov. 12 at 11:00 am, 13 at 9:00 am and 14 at 9:30 am, and Dec. 3 at 2:00 pm and 4 at 1:00 pm, in Eberly 115.

in human nature to gravitate toward those that are similar to us. I think that if we had a more diverse faculty then a wider variety of students could identify with them and that could alleviate some of the unwelcoming atmosphere that may be based on race, sexual orientation or gender.

As a student who took the survey as an opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings about all the good and bad at Cal U, I would be extremely disappointed to return as an alumna and see that the survey I thought would be valuable isn’t being put to good use.

I believe that these changes will need to be led by the faculty.

That is not to say students have no responsibility, but unlike faculty, they are not going to be here long-term. They will follow the leadership of our faculty and the standards set by them. The survey made it known that faculty and staff are having issues too, and I think we as students

forget that our professors and the staff that keep this university running are just as human as we are.

I hope that the administration here at Cal U listens to what all of us have said and works to make improvements. I believe that change has to start at the top and it will have a domino effect throughout Cal U community.

As a student, I look to the faculty and staff as role models for what is expected of me and the faculty and staff take their lead from the administration. When we are treated with respect and those above us show genuine concern for our welfare and success, it is infectious and the positive attitude spreads from person to person.

Daelynn Roach is a senior majoring in history and the vice president and treasurer of the Activist Club. She also volunteers at the Women’s Center on campus.

ORGANIZATIONS

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Registration open for Winter College courses at Cal U Undergraduate and graduate courses offered 100% online during the winter break Registration is open for a ÀYH ZHHN :LQWHU &ROOHJH VHVsion at California University of Pennsylvania.

Courses are open to current Cal U students, and to visiting students from other colleges and universities.

All 2013-2014 Winter College courses at Cal U are delivered 100% online.

Undergraduate and graduate classes begin Dec. 16 and end Jan. 17. ““This is an opportunity for students to pick up an extra course or two during the winter break,”� said Kathy Gavazzi, director of the summer and winter college programs at Cal U. ““Online courses are especially convenient for students who may be busy with work or family obligations between the fall and spring semesters.”�

Twenty undergraduate courses will be offered through the Winter College program, which

is new this year at Cal U. Topics include oral communication, SHUVRQDO ÀQDQFH FULPLQRORJLcal theory, college algebra, introduction to music, general psychology and more.

Four graduate-level courses focus on marketing management and topics related to exercise science and wellness.

A complete list of Winter College courses is available online, along with information about WXLWLRQ DQG IHHV ÀQDQFLDO DLG library services, and technology support.

Online registration is available for students currently enrolled at Cal U or other colleges and universities, including members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

To learn more about Winter College at Cal U, visit the University’’s website, www. calu.edu. Look for a link on the homepage, or use the keyword ““winter college.”�

The Internship Corner Proper behavior at an internship BY

DEVEN L. BOURQUIN

What is proper behavior? Is it writing with one’’s right hand?

Is it holding open the door for the person behind you so they may enter? Perhaps it is bowing instead of using a handshake as a greeting. The point is that behavior is subjective and changes depending on the situation, especially when it comes to the small details. However, there are certain behavior traits that ZH DV D VRFLHW\ KDYH ÀJXUHG DSply to virtually every situation.

Internships can be daunting experiences, especially if you have never had one before, or even if you’’ve never formally worked. Following are some tips to help you transition into the internship environment with ease.

First, and foremost, treat your internship as if it is your job.

You should arrive a few minutes before you are supposed to start working so you can change your mind set to a productive one. You should be prepared to work the moment you clock in.

There are many stereotypes that work against interns. The typical stereotype is that interns are inept at performing anything above grabbing the coffee. Work against that stereotype. Be prepared with questions about the work you are to complete, and that only your boss can answer. If you can ÀQG WKH DQVZHU HOVHZKHUH GR so. If you do not know how to do something, then inform your boss of the situation, but show that you are willing to learn.

It’’s tough to transition into a

different atmosphere within a week or so only for a semester. +RZHYHU WKH EHQHÀWV RI ÀWWLQJ in vastly outweigh the opposite situation of you never getting into the swing of things.

Internships are mini experiences and trials. Not only are your respective internships trying you out, but you are also WHVWLQJ RXW WKH ÀHOG WR VHH LI \RX really are suited for it.

Speaking of suits, observe how people around you are dressed. Is it casual, business casual? Conservative? Dressing the part is half of the battle.

Dress as if you are taking the experience seriously. If everyone around you is in suits, take the hint and dress accordingly.

If you are unsure, ask.

Additionally, do not be afraid to speak up at meetings when appropriate. Employers are watching and hoping that an intern will take the initiative.

You are a young, fresh voice at the company, and they respect and want your input. With a willingness, drive, and work ethic, your internship will prove WR EH D VXFFHVV DQG D ÀUVW VWHS toward a rewarding career.

Please visit the Internship Center webpage at www.calu. edu/internships or stop by the Internship Center, Eberly 230.

For questions or comments, please call 724-938-1578, or email Tracie Beck at beck_t@ calu.edu. The Internship Center will assist you in taking the steps toward gaining career experience.

PAGE 9

BSU Corner We hope everything is going well with your semester thus far. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting our organization and coming to our meetings. All of the information and constructive criticism gained from the round table discussion on communication will be used to make the meetings, events and organization as a whole better. Our meetings are every Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in Carter Hall’’s Multipurpose

BY

MICHELLE COOPER

Room. Please keep in mind we are trying to make our meetings more interactive and more engaging.

Our Night on the town trip to the Waterfront in Homestead is Nov. 15. Sign up at the info desk.

There is a transportation fee of $5. The Waterfront has a variety of places to shop and eat, along with a movie theater.

5DIà H WLFNHWV IRU -D\ = DUH EHing sold in the Natali Student Center from 11 a.m. –– 2 p.m.

every day until Dec. 10. The cost is $5 for three tickets and $10 for eight. The winner gets both tickets to the event.

Please keep in mind that we are doing more of our events through OrgSync. Don’’t forget to sign up and RSVP to our events listed there. If you have any ideas for community service activities do not hesitate to bring it up. Have a great week!

Cal U presents two music events The holidays are fast approaching, and Cal U’’s Department of Music is hoping to create a festive mood for audiences with performances of a holiday classic.

In collaboration with Elizabeth Forward High School students, the University Choir and Orchestra will give two performances of oratorios from Handel’’s Messiah, on Nov. 21 and 22.

The Nov. 21, 7 p.m. performance will take place at in the auditorium at Elizabeth Forward High School, 1000 Wigles Hill Road, Elizabeth. Ticket price is $5.

Admission is free for the Nov. 22, 8 p.m. performance in Cal U’’s Morgan Hall auditorium, although scholarship donations are welcome.

Both performances are open to the public.

Plans for the collaboration began last spring. Cal U’’s Dr.

Yugo Ikach and Angela Milliren, choir director at Elizabeth Forward, discussed the project at a Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Junior Festival.

For more information contact Ikach at (724) 938-4878 or e-mail ikach@calu.edu Gospel Musical Nov. 24 Singers from Cal U’’s Young and Gifted Gospel Choir will lend their voices to Transformed——The Musical: The Story of African American Gospel Music, at 8 p.m. Nov. 24 in the Gerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall.

The musical will be directed

by Dr. Randy Tillmutt, assistant professor of music and a Frederick Douglass Institute Scholar at Cal U. It will depict the chronology and development of African-American gospel music from the 18th through the 20th centuries.

In addition to gospel music sung by enslaved people in the

American South, the production will highlight the Quartet Era, with songs popularized by the Golden Gate Quartet in the 1930s and ’’40s; the music of Thomas Dorsey, known as the ““father of African-American gospel music”â€? in the 1950s and ’’60s; and the gospel sounds of James Cleveland, whose musiFDO LQĂ XHQFH VWUHWFKHG IURP WKH 1950s to the ’’80s.

Soloists who auditioned earlier this semester will perform with the Young and Gifted Gospel Choir, and students from the Department of Theatre and Dance will provide production assistance.

Ticket prices are $3.50 if purchased in advance, or $5.50 at the door. For advance tickets, call the Steele Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 724-938-5943. For more information, contact Tillmutt at tillmutt@calu.edu.

CAL TIMES

PAGE 10

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Volleyball team tied with Clarion atop PSAC West standings

_______________________

BY JOSE NEGRON sports editor

____________________________ The California University of Pennsylvania women’’s volleyball team saw their season-long winning streak move to 12 consecutive games and end within a two game span this past week against Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Clarion University, and bounced back with a victory over the Seton Hill *ULIÀQV The Vulcans traveled to Indiana University of Pennsylvania last Friday night to battle the Crimson Hawks in a tough PSAC West matchup. Cal U defeated IUP in three straight

sets (25-14, 25-17, 25,23) to extend their winning streak to 12 straight. The win also kept the Lady Vulcans undefeated in conference play at 16-0.

Senior Molly Delaney, who posted nine kills in the game, and junior Laurel Miller who added seven kills on 31 attempts led the Cal U offensive attack, while sophomore MiUDQGD )RX]LH DOVR DGGHG ÀYH NLOOV DQG ÀYH EORFNV )UHVKPDQ Kristen Scurpa also posted her third-straight assist/dig double double, collecting 12 digs and 24 assists. Sophomore Samantha Rudy, who posted 16 digs, and sophomore Ema Bobbitt, who posted a career high in service aces with three, led the Cal U defense en route to a sweep of

their rivals.

If there were a team that could match up perfectly with the Vulcans volleyball team and serve as a threat to their 12-game winning streak, it would be the Clarion Golden Eagles. Clarion came into the game with a 26-2 record, but they trail Cal U in the PSAC West standings due to a 3-2 victory Cal U posted against them on Oct. 4. This meeting between the two teams didn’’t exactly have the same outcome as the last. They did go into ÀYH VHWV DIWHU JRLQJ EDFN DQG IRXUWK IRU WKH ÀUVW IRXU VHWV EXW the Golden Eagles were able to KDQG &DO 8 WKHLU ÀUVW FRQIHUHQFH loss of the season (26-24, 23-25, 22-25, 25-20, 19-17). The loss for the Vulcans drops them into a

Ă€UVW SODFH WLH LQ WKH 36$& :HVW conference with Clarion, and moves their overall record to 23-5 overall and 16-1 in conference play.

Junior Laurel Miller posted 25 kills and 21 digs, leading both the offensive and defensive efforts for the Vulcans. Sophomore Mary Lavery posted 12 kills and four blocks, while sophomore Miranda Fouzie added nine kills. Freshman Kristen Scurpa tied her season high with 55 assists and also pitched in 12 digs in the loss.

On Tuesday, the Vulcans attempted to bounce back from their tough loss to Clarion as they took on Seton Hill University. The Vulcans defeated the *ULIĂ€QV

26-24) and improved to 24-5 on the season and 17-1 in PSAC conference play. The duo of junior Laurel Miller and senior Molly Delaney both collect kill/ dig double doubles with Miller posting 19 kills and 16 digs and Delaney collecting 13 kills and 12 digs in the victory. Sophomore Samantha Rudy paced the Cal U defense with 27 digs, while freshman Kristen Scurpa added 18 digs and 46 assists.

The Vulcans look to end the regular season strong in their UHPDLQLQJ ÀYH JDPHV 7KH QH[W action for Cal U will be tonight as they take on Slippery Rock University at 7 p.m. in Hamer Hall.

Men’’s soccer team falls to Millersville in regular season ÀQDOH Saturday evening in the regular_______________________ VHDVRQ ÀQDOH The loss ends the season for

BY ANDREW WOODLEY ÀUVW \HDU KHDG FRDFK (PHGLQ sports information Sabic and the California Uni____________________________ versity of Pennsylvania men’’s soccer team at 7-10-1 overall 7KH 9XOFDQV VXUUHQGHUHG ÀYH and 4-6-1 in Pennsylvania State XQDQVZHUHG JRDOV LQ WKH ÀUVW Athletic Conference (PSAC) half and were unable to recover play. Meanwhile, the Maraudin their 6-2 loss to Millersville ers improve to 8-3 in conference

play and 11-5-1 overall.

Millersville scored three times in the first 20 minutes of the game to chase senior goalkeeper Alex Heston (Des Moines, Iowa/Roosevelt). The Marauders tallied two more JRDOV LQ WKH ÀUVW KDOI WR VHQG WKH 9XOFDQV WR D GHÀFLW DW the break.

Cal U ended the run with a

Cal U Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) Due to the Thanksgiving Break, there will be no classes held from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Monday, Dec. 2.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

The next print edition of the Cal Times will be distributed on Friday, Dec. 6.The deadline for submitting articles, announcements, and advertising is Noon, Dec. 3.

Help Wanted Personal-Professional Masseuse Wanted Permanent Position 724-223-0939 (Anytime) 888-201-0315 (Pager)

Advertise in the Cal Times and Cal Times Online!

Please contact our sales and advertising department Caltimes@calu.edu 724-938-4321 caltimes.org

breakaway goal from freshman Elliot Taylor (Monaca, Pa./ Central Valley), his second in as many games, to put the score at 5-1 with 31:08 left in the match.

Millersville answered with another goal in the 72nd minute to go up 6-1 before senior Christopher Karns (Mars, Pa./ 0DUV VFRUHG LQ WKH ÀQDO PLQXWH RI WKH PDWFK WR EULQJ WKH ÀQDO

tally to 6-2.

Junior Mitch Mack (Erie, Pa./ Cathedral Prep) made three saves in nearly 73 minutes in relief of Heston. Millersville out-shot the Vulcans by an 18-10 margin in the match. &DO 8 VXIIHUHG LWV ÀUVW ORVLQJ season since 2006 and snapped a two-year streak of PSAC Tournament appearances

Students invited to ““Campus Talk”� with Cal U President Jones

““Campus Talk”� with President Jones Nov. 14, 2013 11 a.m.

Convocation Center, south wing Students are invited to bring questions/ concerns on any University topic!

Geraldine M. Jones, interim president of California University of Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’’s Board of Governors named Geraldine M. Jones interim president of California University of Pennsylvania on March 20, 2013. Jones also served as the university’’s acting president since May 2012.

Jones previously served for nearly four years as Cal U’’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. A 1972 graduate of then-California State College, Jones also earned her master’’s degree from the school in 1980. She began her career in education as a second-grade teacher in the Albert Gallatin School District in Uniontown, Pa. She returned to California in 1974, serving as program director for Upward Bound for 20 years and as chair of the Department of Academic Development Services for 11 years. She was associate dean of the College of Education and Human Services for two years before serving as dean from 2000-2008.

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth, with about 115,000 students. The 14 PASSHE universities offer degree and FHUWLĂ€FDWH SURJUDPV LQ PRUH WKDQ DUHDV RI VWXG\ $ERXW PASSHE alumni live and work in Pennsylvania.

SPORTS

PAGE 11 8, 2013 NOVEMBER

PAGE 11 NOVEMBER 8, 2013

WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

West Freshman of the Year, the ÀUVW WLPH D &DOLIRUQLD 9XOFDQV player has won that award since the 2003-2004 season. Jacubec appeared in all 27 games last season while posting 6.9 SRLQWV SHU JDPH DQG ÀQLVKLQJ second on the team with 33 Vulcans look to replace key three pointers and third with 47 departing players including assists. Though last year was a Quentin Harding, Keith Lowe, success for Jacubec, he has high and Mitchell Weedon. The Vulexpectations for this upcoming FDQV UHWXUQ ÀYH VWDUWHUV WR WKH season that involves more than team including sophomore just winning individual awards.

Josh Dombrosky, junior Tynell “What I expect out of myself Fortune, sophomore Art Cook, this year, is to be the best teamsenior Chris Williams, and mate I can be and do whatever sophomore Jake Jacubec, who it takes to win, ” said Jacubec. “I was chosen as last years PSAC expect our team to win a PSAC

Championship and then play in the NCAA Tournament and take it one game at a time from there. ” The Vulcans, who also welcome four new freshman to the team this year including Avery Allmond, Chika Obi, Drew Cook, and Cordell Smith, were FKRVHQ WR ÀQLVK IRXUWK LQ WKH latest preseason Pennsylvania State Athletic Association poll that has Rival IUP winning the division. Notable non conference opponents on the Vulcans schedule this season include home games against Penn StateGreater Allegheny, West Virginia Wesleyan, and West Chester

University and away games against Millersville University, Shippensburg University, and Kutztown.

The Cal U basketball team started exhibition play this past week, almost edging out an upset in a 64-58 loss to Robert Morris University and falling to Virginia Commonwealth University, 92-54. The Vulcans open up the regular season tomorrow afternoon playing against Shepherd University in the Shepherd Clarion Hotel Classic in Shepherdstown, W.V at 4 P.M.

son and after being eliminated in the second round of the PSAC playoffs by the eventual PSAC champ Gannon Golden Knights, made an improbable run to the NCAA Sweet 16 pulling off a huge upset of rival Edinboro on the team very excited for this and also defeating regular seaseason to start and the girls have son WVIAC champ Glenville worked very hard in preseason State. One of the key returners to try and get back to where we for the Vulcans is senior point were last season, ” said head guard Ashley Hines. Hines coach Jess Strom. “The girls ÀQLVKHG ODVW VHDVRQ OHDGLQJ WKH have been waiting all summer 9XOFDQV ZLWK D ÀHOG JRDO percentage that played a key long to get back on the court. ” 7KH 9XOFDQ ZRPHQ ÀQLVKHG role in coming off the bench last third in the PSAC west last sea- season and providing the differ-

ence in many tough battles.

“Ashley gave us such a spark last season off the bench, ” said coach Strom. “I see her in the same role this season, she provides so much energy off the bench as a 6th man and works so hard to be the great player she is. ” The Vulcans played 2 exhibition games in the past week against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Panthers, which are two perennial powers in Division 1. Both games provided great experience for the team as they got

to play with some of the best women ’s basketball players in the country.

“Going and seeing those two schools in itself is such an amazing experience, ” added coach Strom. “Basketball wise it gives XV ÀOP WKDW ZH FDQ ORRN EDFN on and see what we did well against those schools and build from there. ” The Vulcans kick off the regular season tomorrow night in Hamer Hall against the defending PSAC east champion, the Millersville Maurauders at 7pm.

small technique details that truly set apart the most successful swimmers from the rest of us, ” Denny said.

In preparation to try and repeat the type of success that the Vulcans had last season, they WKH WHDP ÀQLVKHG WKLUG DW WKH rigorously hit the weight room PSAC Championships for the and of course the pool.

“We have two practices per third time in the past four years and recorded the highest point day in the water on Mondays and Fridays and single worktotal in school history.

Coach Ed Denny believes outs Tuesday, Wednesday, that the team needs to improve Thursday, and Saturday mornon the small things during this ings. We hit the weight room and have general conditioning season.

“I think we should pay more four days a week, ” Denny said.

Although Denny has coached attention to mastering all the

many individuals to be AllAmericans and National Champions, he believes that if all the swimmers perform as well as they can, the team will have strong success.

“Each person can be an impact “player ” from competition to competition and in the sport of swimming, it is all about individual effort and success.

Although, if each member of the team is as successful as they are fully capable of being, then we will have team success, ” Denny said.

In regards to the 2013-14 season, Coach Denny says that

topping last year ’s success will be a tough task, but that his team will be strong regardless.

“Our program goals every year include being the best of the women ’s only programs in the PSAC and finishing in the top 5 in the women ’s team standings at the PSAC Championships. Accomplishing both will be challenging this year because we have some glaring issues with depth in several events but I ’m confident that each member of the team will do the absolutely best they can, ” Denny said.

MEN ’S BASKETBALL

BY JOSE

NEGRON

sports editor The 2013-2014 California University of Pennsylvania Men ’s Basketball team is coming off of a 2012-2013 season in which they went 12-13 and made a third consecutive appearance in the PSAC Tournament. The

WOMEN ’S BASKETBALL BY

MATT HAGY

staff writer A new season has dawned for the Cal U women ’s basketball team as they look to build off of last season ’s run to the Sweet 16.

“The way we finished last season off is making everyone

WOMEN ’S SWIMMING BY

DAN MADER

staff writer After a 6-4 record last season, the Cal U Women ’s swimming team looks to improve on that record in the 2013-14 season, the 11th under coach Ed Denny. Even though their regular season record was 6-4,

SPORTS

PAGE 12 11

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Women’’s soccer team DGYDQFHV WR 6HPLÀQDOV _______________________ inside the goalie box on a failed

BY JOSE NEGRON sports editor ____________________________ 7KH 1R &DOLIRUQLD 8QLversity of Pennsylvania womHQ¡V VRFFHU WHDP ÀQLVKHG WKHLU regular season last Saturday QLJKW ZLWK D YLFWRU\ EHKLQG two goals by senior Stephanie Thompson. After starting their VHDVRQ WKH /DG\ 9XOFDQV ZHQW RQ D JDPH ZLQQLQJ streak to end a season in which they outscored their opponents DQG ORRNHG WR WDNH RQ WKH Mercyhurst University Lakers LQ WKH 4XDUWHUÀQDOV RI WKH 36$& Tournament.

The Lady Vulcans wasted no time getting on the board against Mercyhurst, tallying WKHLU ÀUVW JRDO DW WKH PDUN on junior Chelsea Crockett’’s sixth goal of the season, from

clear attempt by Mercyhurst.

A little over ten minutes later, Cal U added to their lead on a goal by senior Kelsey Russo.

Russo scored her fourth goal of the season on a shot that went in the upper right corner of the net from inside the box. At the PDUN LQ WKH ÀUVW KDOI MXnior Megan Politowski notched her second goal of the season, providing an insurance goal for Cal U going into halftime.

Once again, the Lady Vulcans opened up the second half continuing right where they left RII $ OLWWOH RYHU ÀYH PLQXWHV into the second half of play, junior Haley Henderson scored her ninth goal of the season as she beat a Mercyhurst defender and scored a breakaway goal to PDNH LW D &DO 8 OHDG -XQLRU Bethany Smyda proved that Cal U wasn’’t done yet as she scored

Sophomore Janelle McCann works the ball down the field in Cal U’s 5-0 shutout victory Tuesday over Mercyhurst University in the quarterfinals of the PSAC tournament

her third goal of the season at WKH PDUN DIWHU FDXVLQJ D WXUQRYHU DW PLGÀHOG DQG VFRULQJ on the Vulcans’’ second breakaway goal of the contest to make LW 7KH JRDO E\ 6P\GD ZRXOG not only help seal the Lady Vul-

FDQV WK FRQVHFXWLYH YLFWRU\ but it also helped Cal U tie the school record for most goals scored in a postseason game WKH RWKHU EHLQJ WKH 36$& 6HPLĂ€QDOV DJDLQVW (GLQERUR

The Lady Vulcans look to

photo: Jeff Helsel

continue their dominance as they take on Shippensburg University in the Semi-Finals of the PSAC Tournament this morning DW D P DW 3KLOOLSVEXUJ 6RFFHU Complex.

Football team falls to Slippery Rock in tough PSAC West Battle

_______________________

BY MATT HAGY

sible championship, but nonetheless we have to bounce back and go to work the next day.”â€? staff writer The Vulcans started off the ____________________________ battle for the PSAC west title strong as they marched down Sometimes it’’s just not your WKH Ă€HOG RQ WKHLU Ă€UVW RIIHQVLYH day. For the California Univerpossession of the game to set sity of Pennsylvania Vulcans up junior kicker Cody Nuzzo, football team last weekend in ZKR KLW KLV ORQJHVW Ă€HOG JRDO RI Slippery Rock, Saturday was the season from 44 yards to give not the Vulcans’’ day as they WKH 9XOFDQV WKH Ă€UVW OHDG RI WKH saw their postseason and PSAC JDPH DW LQ WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU championship hopes go up in The drive was highlighted by Ă DPHV LQ D ORVV WR WKH QHZ an exciting trick play from the PSAC west champions, Slippery Vulcans that saw senior wide Rock. receiver Nadir Brown fire a ““I saw us do mistakes in the \DUG ERPE GRZQ WKH Ă€HOG game last Saturday that we to fellow senior wide receiver have not done all season,”â€? Head Mike Williams to put the VulCoach Mike Kellar said. ““I told cans just outside the red zone. my kids after the game that you 7KH GHIHQVH RI &DO 8 EDIĂ HG WKH need to play every game, even Rock’’s offense early by forcing in huge rivalry games, as you RQH RI WKH EHVW TXDUWHUEDFNV would any normal game –– there in the PSAC this season, Nigel is no difference. Sometimes Barksdale, to throw an intercepwith added pressure, general tion on the Rock’’s next drive to mistakes that are not normally freshman defensive back Jordan made occur like last Saturday Bowman. The interception set and hopefully we have grown the Vulcans up to open up a past that because it cost us a posbig lead on the road in a hostile

environment but they failed on 4th down the next two drives in the red zone and the score UHPDLQHG The two failed opportunities would go and haunt the Vulcans DV %DUNVGDOH DQG KLV RIIHQVH ÀQDOO\ KHDWHG XS LQ WKH QG TXDUter, starting off with Barksdale using his speed to skirt through WKH 9XOFDQV GHIHQVH IRU D yard touchdown run to put the 5RFN DKHDG IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH DW LQ WKH QG TXDUWHU 7KH WLGH was turning as it was now the Vulcans offense that struggled to gain a yard and the Slippery Rock offense controlling the tempo of the game. In the blink RI DQ H\H WKH GHÀFLW ZHQW WR DW KDOIWLPH ZKLFK PDGH LW an uphill battle the rest of the game for the struggling Vulcan offense.

The Vulcans started the second half with the ball and it did not begin promising when startLQJ TXDUWHUEDFN -DPHV +DUULV left the game with concussion like symptoms. Sophomore Cody Schroeder stepped in

DQG ÀQLVKHG WKH GULYH ZLWK D \DUG WRXFKGRZQ VFUDPEOH WR FXW WKH 5RFN¡V OHDG WR LQ WKH UG TXDUWHU $IWHU MXQLRU 7\URQH 7D\ORU EORFNHG D \DUG ÀHOG JRDO IRU WKH 9XOFDQV &DO 8 couldn’’t seize the momentum and barely moved the ball the next two possessions on offense.

Barksdale then drove his own offense to another score to put WKH GHÀFLW EDFN WR DW ODWH LQ WKH UG TXDUWHU 7KH GHVSHUDWH Vulcans drove the ball down to red zone on the next drive and set up Cody Nuzzo to attempt a \DUG ÀHOG JRDO 1X]]R GULOOHG the kick but it was erased by a false start which pushed the attempt to 42 yards. Nuzzo then missed the second attempt wide left to put the cherry on top of the misfortunes that the Vulcans had in the cold and rainy conditions that hovered over Mihalik-Thompson Stadium last Saturday.

Barksdale added his second touchdown pass of the game ZLWK OHIW LQ WKH FRQWHVW WR put the Vulcans away, making

WKH VFRUH 6HQLRU ZLGH receiver Trey Johnson hauled LQ D \DUG WRXFKGRZQ WR SXOO WKH 9XOFDQV FORVHU DW WZR drives later but it was too little too late as the Rock defeated the Vulcans for the third straight season.

With postseason hopes gone, the Vulcans play their final home game tomorrow of the season at Adamson Stadium against the Mercyhurst Lakers ZLWK NLFN RII VODWHG DW 7KH Vulcans will be honoring their VHQLRU SOD\HUV ZKR KDYH PDGH TXLWH DQ LPSUHVVLRQ RQ their head coach. ““You would always like to send your seniors out winners on your home field,”â€? Kellar said. ““There are some decorated guys in that group with getting all-Americans, conference championship rings, and guys who have made the program great here at Cal. It would mean a lot to everyone if we sent this senior class out Saturday with one last home victory against a JRRG 0HUF\KXUVW VTXDG Âľ