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LOOK INSIDE THE TURTLE TUG Delta Zeta sorority prepares for the annual tug o’ war charity event.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

VOL #36, NO.#2

BRINGING DOWN THE HAMMER!!!

Bullseye!

California University students take their archery skills to the national level. Find out who on campus has been receiving national attention.

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Musicians Speak Out A music festival at Club Zoo in Pittsburgh also played host to a moving speech about a tragic story.

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Tweet Tweet!

Cal U students answer our Twitter Question of the Week and give tips on how to save some cash.

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Run Vulcans, Run! The Cal U men’s and women’s cross country teams have high expectations for their 2014 season.

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‘BLAZE’ CELEBRATES A VULCAN TOUCHDOWN

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Cal U Archers Kannsas Michael and Justin Bradley

Taking a Shot

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Archery is a sport of precision. Every movement you make before releasing your shot can dictate if you hit your target. Archery is a sport of dedication. Aspiring professional archers spend countless hours a week at archery clubs or shooting ranges firing and critiquing each of their thousands of practice shots. Most importantly, archery comes with no guarantees. Only the best of the best get the opportunity to take the time they devoted to mastering the craft of shooting a bow and arrow and turn it into something special.

Kannsas Michaels, 19, a junior at California University of Pennsylvania, is one of the best. In July, Michaels, along with fellow Cal U archer Justin Bradley, represented the United States in the World University Championships, held in Legnica, Poland. This was Michaels second time competing in the female compound bow competition at the championship.

In order to get to the world’s biggest stage once again, Michaels had to place well in a series of national qualifiers held in Yankton, South Dakota this past May. Ideally, she could have used her past experience to her advantage. But Mother Nature had other plans. On that May afternoon, winds in excess of 50 miles per hour whipped across the field as archers prepared to release their shots.

Oftentimes in athletic competition, the person who

succeeds in adverse situations is also the one with the best mindset. To Michaels, a huge part of having that right mindset is only worrying about those things that you can control. “I have found that the best thing to do [in a pressure situation] is to just focus on doing the best you can and having fun,” she says. That perspective helped Michaels keep her composure and ultimately achieve a second place finish in the qualifiers, more than good enough to qualify for the world championships.

Looking back now, Michaels chalks up that day as “just another learning experience.” However, in actuality, it was the realization of 10 years of hard work. Michaels first began shooting a bow at the age of 9. But, much like many other athletes, she didn’t take up the sport she loves with visions of grandeur running through her head. “I never dreamed this could happen when I started out,” Michaels said. “Even today, I’m still completely and utterly amazed with what I have achieved in archery.” Instead, she chose archery because, to her, shooting looked enjoyable.

“It looked like archery would be a fun thing to do when I was bored,” Michaels said. Michaels’s hobby quickly turned into a passion. Once Michaels reached college, she joined the Cal U Archery Club. Doors were then opened to collegiate competition, and, eventually, a spot in the international record books.

After her second place finish in South Dakota, Michaels was ready to embark on one of the great adventures of her life; her trip to Poland with the US national team. During the period prior to the competition, Michaels got a chance to take in the sights and sounds of the area around Legnica.

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continued from page 2 “It was really eye opening”, Michaels said. “Even though this was my second time being in Legnica, it felt like a new experience. This time, I really took in the beauty of the architecture, especially the cathedrals.” One moment Michaels will never forget was a visit to a museum. “We were lucky to find this one building that was once an old university but had since been turned into a museum,” she said. “Near the end of the tour, we got to climb to the top of the mathematical tower. From there, you could look out and see the whole city. Everyone was speechless.” According to Michaels, the touring period allowed the team to bond. “The things we did outside of competition really helped bring our team closer together.” Having a close knit group would benefit the US in the team shooting rounds.

After a scare in the first round, due in large part to a slew of lackluster shooting performances, Team USA ultimately prevailed and advanced to the semifinals. Awaiting in the semis was team Mexico. Early on, the match was neck and neck. Michaels was confident she and her teammates could pull through. However, despite what Michaels called “the team’s best shooting performance of the tournament,” the US ultimately fell to Mexico in the late stages of the match.

With any dream of a gold medal gone, Michaels and her teammates were searching for any sort of motivation to help them gear up for their bronze medal match against host country Poland. Much like at qualifiers, Michaels recovered from the loss by focusing on what she and her teammates could control. “As a team, we realized that even had we beaten Mexico, the final could have been an uphill battle,” Michaels said. “We really wanted to go out on a winning note. So, we asked ourselves, what would have been better, advancing to and losing in the finals and being awarded a silver medal, or winning in the bronze medal game? Ultimately, we decided we were fine with fighting for the bronze. In the bronze medal match, the US wasted no time picking up where they left off versus Mexico. By the end of the match, the US had turned in another solid shooting performance. Only this time, they came out on top.

To Michaels, although winning the bronze medal was cool, she knows she still has a lot to improve on.“This tournament will serve as another learning experience for me down the road,” she said. “I definitely didn’t shoot as well as I would have liked to.”

How long Michaels will continue competing in major archery tournaments is unknown. However, Michaels said she can’t see archery not being a part of her life. “Archery has had such a big impact on my life,” Michaels said. It has helped me gain friendships, it has taught me life lessons, and it has made me the person I am today. Archery is a part of me.”

CALIFORNIA POLICE REPORTS You Can’t Send That!

Drinking in Public

Fight at Spuds

Just a Little Messed Up

On September 6, California Borough Police were contacted after a man complained his ex wife was seding Snapchats to his phone. This was in violation of a ruling that the two were not allowed to contact each other.

On September 4, three men were cited for disorderly conduct following a fight outside of Spuds restaurant.

On September 5, California Borough Police stopped a man walking in the streets with an open container of alcohol. This is a violation of a borough ordinance concerning drinking in public.

On September 4, a woman was arrested and charged with underage drinking, disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief after casuing a disturbance on Wood Street. After being taken into the station, the woman tried to damage police property.

Kannsas Michaels (far left) poses with her teammates of the U.S. National Collegiate Archery Team

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Cal U starts annual recruiting process BY

STETSON PROVANCE, NEWS EDITOR

Has advertising helped Cal U attract more students to Discovery Days?

The stakes have never been higher in higher education.

Students from a young age are told they need a college degree to be truly successful in life. And, in state systems like PASHEE, universities ravaged with budget cuts need the additional revenue that comes with increased college enrollment.

This paradigm makes the already important college visit even more vital. A good recruiting pitch can go a long way in helping a student make up their mind about what college to attend. That’s why each fall, California University of Pennsylvania holds four Discovery Days where they get to showcase the university to thousands of prospective students.

However, Cal U’s recruiting this year has started months before the first Discovery Day, scheduled for Sept. 20.

According to Christine Kindl, Director of Communications and Public Relations at Cal U, an increased emphasis on advertising has allowed the university to promote both its qualities and its Discovery Days earlier than ever before.

“Our marketing strategy now includes a mix of carefully targeted TV, radio, print, and online ads that help us raise awareness about the university in a very direct way”, Kindl said.

This year, Kindl said, Cal U was even able to go the extra mile when recruiting students, taking advantage of a partnership with Kennywood Park. “One interesting new opportunity this year came through a partnership with Kennywood, whose Fall Fantasy parades bring thousands of high school band members and their families to the park,” she said. “The Cal U admissions team was on hand to greet about 12,400 prospective students as they arrived at Kennywood, and each high school student received information about Cal U’s academic programs and our Discovery Days.”

Have these initiatives met their goals? Early numbers (that are expected to increase by Sept. 20) make it hard to tell. According to Jennifer Sigado, the director of Cal U’s Welcome Center, 92 students as of Sept. 8 have registered for the Discovery Day on Sept. 20. In comparison, last year, 85 students attended the first Discovery Day. How does the University plan to appeal to visiting students?

After drawing students to the university for a visit, the university then has to try to close the deal. This year, Cal U will follow the same basic format for Discovery Days they have in the past. After students are given a brief

SAI elects new officers S.A.I., The Student Association Incorporated, held their annual reorganization meeting on Sept. 4. Included in this meeting were three initiatives; electing new officers, appointing members to fill vacant graduate and alumni seats, and a vote on a new logo. Below are the results to each:

2014-15 SAI Officers President – Brian Proud Vice President – Kelsey DeNardo Treasurer – Brendan Garay Secretary – Zach Bogardus Alumni Seats Four year term- Hope Cox Two year term- Randy Tozzie Graduate Seat Bryan Schuerman OLD MAIN, CAL U

The board also approved the new logo designed by students in the Screen Printers Club.

introduction to the university, they will have the opportunity to learn more about things such as campus life, the Cal U Career Advantage Plan, and the Cal U application process. Professors from each major will also be present to talk to students. Before leaving their visit, students will fill out a survey rating their experience.

Does Cal U need to change its approach?

According to survey results from the first three Discovery Days in 2013, 96 percent of students rated their experience at Cal U as either “good” or “great.” But why, then, has there been a decline in enrollment for the Fall 2014 semester?

Does the university believe they can do more on their end, especially during Discovery Days, to sell the university’s strong points? According to Sigado, the issue doesn’t lie with students not choosing to attend Cal U, but instead with the fact that less people are of an age to attend college. “The slight decline in enrollment is based on demographics. We do not have the numbers of high school graduates in Southwestern Pennsylvania that we did in the 90’s and 2000’s, partly because families are continuing to have fewer children,” Sigado said. And, although Sigado said US statisitcs show that another “baby-boom” is expected in 2015, it appears that, for the forseeable future, a decrease in college age students will present yet another obstacle for not only Cal U, but also other universities in the cash-strapped PASSHE system.

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Cal U hosts annual health fair Sept. 17 in the Convocation Center Free event at California University of Pennsylvania includes screenings, educational information and blood drive The public is invited to attend California University of Pennsylvania’s 27th annual health fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept.

17 in the south conference wing of the Convocation Center.

Admission is free to “Cal U Health for Life,” which is coordinated by the university’s Health and Wellness Education Center.

More than 40 healthcare experts will be on hand to discuss topics such as diabetes, nutrition and smoking cessation. Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, speech and hearing, blood oxygen levels and balance also will be offered.

Central Blood Bank will be at the Convocation Center to conduct a blood drive.

The first 700 people to visit the health fair will receive drawstring bags, and there will be other prizes and free items available at the event.

WCAL, the campus radio station, will broadcast from the health fair.

For more information, contact event coordinator Fran Fayish, Cal U’s nurse practitioner, at 724-938-5922 or e-mail fayish@calu.edu.

At the health fair Off-campus sponsors include but are not limited to: Adagio Health; AVI FoodSystems; Avon; Canonsburg General Hospital; Centerville Clinics; Central Blood Bank; Communication Disorders NSSLHA; Domestic Violence

Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Fayette Podiatry Associates Inc.; Greenbriar Treatment Center; Martinelli Eye and Laser Center; Mary Kay Cosmetics; Michelle Apple, dietician; Monongahela Valley Hospital; National Pike Chiropractic; New Life Operations; Orthopedic and Sports PTA Inc.; Pregnancy Resource Center of South Hills; Redstone Pharmacy; Rite Aid; SPHS C.A.R.E. Center STARS; The Physical Therapy Institute; Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc.; Washington Health Systems, California; and Washington Ob/Gyn Associates.

STUDENTS!

Would you like to hear about the state of our university and our future plans?

Do you have questions or concerns?

Then don’t miss this opportunity!

Student Convocation with Cal U Interim President Geraldine M. Jones FOR ALL STUDENTS Thursday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m.

Convocation Center South Wing

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Band speaks on Ferguson at Pittsburgh show

By Lauren Griffith, Art/Entertainment/Lifestyles Editor

Pittsburgh’s Club Zoo was crawling with dans of Four Chord Music Festival on August 31. The punk rock performances were held on two different stages with the event starting at 2 p.m. The Wonder Years, Real Friends, and Modern Baseball headlined this year’s fest, while 12 other bands were also on the bill. But there was one band’s set that stood out from the rest this year.

The Wonder Years lead singer, Daniel Campbell or Soupy, spoke out on the action in Ferguson, Missouri, in between songs.

On Aug. 10, Michael Brown was shot atleast six times

by Officer Darren Wilson. Brown was 18-years-old, and unarmed. Wilson is currently on paid administrative leave.

While it has been over a month since Brown’s death, there have been no arrests made or charges filed. Meanwhile, a campaign on Gofundme’s website has received over $235,000 in donations to support Wilson and his family.

While the exact occurrences of the shooting are still being disputed, eye witnesses report that the officer told Brown and Brown’s friend, Dorian Johnson, to “get the f--- on the sidewalk.” When Brown responded that they were near their destination, Darren Wilson reportedly grabbed Brown by the neck and pulled him through the window into the car, where the first shot was fired. Brown and Johnson ran, and the remaining five shots were fired. Police reports state that Brown physically assaulted the officer, and that he reached for the officer’s gun during the dispute.

Brown’s dead body laid on the street for four hours before a homicide team arrived and a white sheet was placed over him.

In between songs, Campbell said, “and then I get to thinking…thinking about Michael Brown, thinking about Ferguson, Missouri…thinking about how they are trying to use this kid stealing some cigars from a gas station as an excuse for an execution style murder.”

After his death, media reports surfaced claiming a criminal background for Brown. A reported incidence of theft of cigars from a gas station appeared. Brown has no adult criminal record.

Morgan Russell, a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, said, “I have never sobbed so hard at a show in my life. I am so happy that he is one of my heroes.”

“You can’t just kill a man in this country because he is young and he is black. Because you can’t just gas his town because they hate you for it. For Ferguson, for America, for Michael brown, hands up, don’t shoot,” remarked Campbell before finishing the rest of the band’s set.

Delta Zeta’s third annual Turtle Tug

Photo by Matt Kaminski

Fiji fraternity brothers pull hard to avoid going into a pool of Jello at last year’s event.

The Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Zeta at California University of Pennsylvania will be holding their 3rd annual Turtle Tug event that benefits the Painted Turtle Camp! The mission of The Painted Turtle is to provide a life-changing environment and camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The staff here inspires these children to reach beyond their illness and provides care, education, and respite for families free of charge. It costs $1,500 for a single camper to attend camp, so we would like to completely fund at least one camper’s experience.

Turtle Tug is simply a tug of war competition over a pool of Jell-o! The cost is $25 per team of five members. Registration begins at 11 am, competition begins at Noon on Sept. 20.

If you would like to pre-register a team, please contact Autumn Franklin at fra5509@calu.edu.

Daniel Campbell of The Wonder Years.

Photo by Morgan Russell

Danielle Minkus, biology, internship with the National Aviary.

Internship postings for the week The Internship Center, Cal U

With the fall semester in full swing, the “Internship Corner” will begin posting internships for the Spring 2015 semester. It’s never too early to begin your internship search, so look at the internships – they may be a perfect fit for you!

Also, the “Internship Corner” will have a new feature: Intern Spotlight. This will highlight some of the interns from the prior semester who have done amazing things in amazing places. And there is no reason why YOU can’t do an amazing internship in an amazing place! Contact the Internship Center if you would like to get started in the process.

Also , we will be hosting an Intern Showcase – watch your e-mails for updates on this! The Intern Showcase will give interns from the summer to show you and the campus community what they have done in their internships. Dates will be announced soon!

Intern Spotlight

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Social stigma around mental illness comes to a head BY

Taylor Brown OPINION/LIFESTYLES EDITOR Lauren Griffith ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Since the official opening of The Golden Gate Bridge in 1937, it has become widely recognized as a symbol of beauty and an architectural marvel. Though despite its aesthetic appearance and cultural significance to San Francisco, its equally ominous reputation is finally being addressed by San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge Board of Directors.

Over the last 77 years, the bridge has become one of the most frequented spot for suicide throughout the world. The Bridge Rail Foundation estimates that over 1,600 people have stepped over the 4-foot barrier and onto the edge where they jump to their deaths since the opening of the bridge in 1937.

The Bridge Rail Foundation is an organization whose board includes members who have had family members and friends jump from the bridge as well as experts in mental health, law, and public affairs. These people have come together with one simple goal: to install a safety net beneath the bridge to decrease the amount of suicides, if not eliminate the problem all together.

The fight for this development would be nonexistent today had the Bridge’s original blueprints, developed by engineer Joseph Strauss, been followed. The original design specified a safety railing of five feet six inches and a handle that would make it difficult for climbers to grasp and was speculated to be practically suicide-proof. Instead, Irving Morrow, the architect for the Bridge, altered Strauss’s design to a lower railing.

The San Francisco Board of Directors have recently approved $76 million budget in order to erect a 20-footwide steel net on each side of the bridge that will take several years to complete. While $50 million of the total cost will be funded by the federal government, the rest is expected to come from both state and local sources.

Though this is the first time that any progress towards the construction of a suicide barrier has been made, it is not the first time that the idea has been proposed. Early ideas for the barrier surfaced as early as 1973 after media coverage exploded over the 500th death from the bridge. At that time there were 17 suicide barrier designs created by the firm Anshen and Allen were proposed and analyzed but no progress regarding the issue was made.

Since then, multiple proposals and rallies have taken place trying to persuade board members that a barrier is a necessary solution to an unnecessary problem. Despite all the events held pressing this issue, along with multiple lawsuits filed by victims’ families against the bridge’s board, the issue at hand still failed to be considered a public safety concern.

After construction, the suicide barrier net will be located in this area of Golden Gate Bridge.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The rejection of countless attempts to install a barrier on the bridge was semi-addressed In the mid-90s when the installation of 13 telephones linked directly to suicide hotlines, cameras, and the California Highway Patrol frequenting the bridge were implemented to deter would be jumpers.

This recent decision by the Board to begin installation of a suicide barrier when looking at international statistics should prove to be a more effective way of addressing a problem that has been neglected for decades.

The similar barriers that have been erected in internationally recognized locations such as the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Harbor Bridge, and Mt. Mihara, have proven to be exponentially beneficial in preventing the loss of countless lives.

On average, one person jumps from the Golden Gate every two weeks. Regardless of the high number of suicides committed at the bridge over many years, jumping is not one of the most common methods of suicide according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Though it is nearly impossible to determine an exact figure for the number of people who take their own lives each year, the leading cause of documented suicide in the United States is 50.6% from firearms, 25.1% from asphyxiation, 16.6% from drug/alcohol overdose, and 7.7% from miscellaneous

methods (including jumping).

When the news was first made public that Robin Williams was found dead on August 11 of an apparent suicide, thousands mourned the loss of the comedian and actor.

Fans of Dead Poet’s Society, Aladdin, and Mrs. Doubtfire seemed to deal with the loss as if it were one of their own family members. Tributes were created, posted, and watched across various social media networks and television stations over the next several weeks in an attempt to honor Williams.

But with the news of the cause of death—asphyxiation-came some opposition and upset from fans. Williams had previously suffered from severe depression, and had several bouts with addiction as well. Susan Schneider, Williams’ wife, reported that he was struggling with early stages of Parkinson’s disease.

Henry Rollins, musician, spoke out against Williams’ decision to end his life in a column for LA Weekly titled, “F*ck Suicide.”

He said, “Choosing to kill yourself is every shade of awful, traumatic and confusing.”

He continued, “I no longer take this person seriously. I may be able to appreciate what he or she did artistically but it’s impossible to feel bad for them. Their life wasn’t cut short — it was purposely abandoned. “

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Social stigma around Continued from 11 mental illness After an onslaught of letters and e-mail, Rollins publicly apologized for his offensive remarks.

Because of the social stigma around suicide, our understanding of why a person might be inclined to take their own life is limited when compared to other life threatening illness and ailments.

Because having a mental illness does not leave you with a handicap that can be seen, the seriousness of the issue is often undermined and joked about.

Dawn Moeller, clinical psychologist at Cal U, said, “It’s unfortunate that anyone would feel any stigma at all for admitting that they are struggling. The idea that people are ‘crazy’ if they are feeling stressed-out just doesn’t make sense. The idea that a stressed-out person is ‘crazy’ if they talk to a professional makes even less sense.”

The counseling center at Cal U is located on the ground floor of Carter Hall, inside of the Health Center. Students can speak with a regular faculty member for eight forty-five minute sessions per semester before a referral is made to long-term care in the community. Counseling appointments can be made by calling 724-938-4056.

A student who wishes to speak with an intern or a graduate student in training to become a psychologist can have as many or as few sessions as the desire.

“Counseling is simply a conversation about how you can cope better with your life circumstances. If you are thinking about suicide, it’s important that you tell someone you can trust. No matter how bad the feelings are, you will not always feel this way,” said Moeller.

ROBIN WILLIAMS JULY 21, 1951 - AUGUST 11, 2014 photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

PICK OF THE WEEK “The Bridge” The Bridge is a 2006 British-American documentary film by Eric Steel that consists of the results of one year’s filming of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004, which captured a number of suicides, and additional filming of family and friends of some of the identified people who had thrown themselves from the bridge.

The film was inspired by an article titled “Jumpers”, written by Tad Friend, that appeared in The New Yorker magazine in 2003.

Friend writes that “Survivors often regret their decision in midair, if not before”, and suicide attempt survivor Ken Baldwin explains “I instantly realized that everything in my life that I’d thought was unfixable was totally fixable—except for having just jumped.”

Directed by Produced by Written by Music by Cinematography Edited by Distributed by Release dates

photo credit: Wikipedia

Eric Steel Eric Steel Eric Steel Alex Heffes Peter McCandless Sabine Krayenbühl IFC Films April 2006

Sources: Wikipedia

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2014

Welcome Back To All of Your

FAVORITE FOODS!

Subs

We would like to welcome back CalU students, faculty and staff.

We’re looking forward to seeing your smiling faces, and serving you fresh, delicious meals in 2014-2015.

Quesadillas

Please note: We’ve temporarily relocated two of our locations during the construction at Natali Student Center.

Food Court - Now located in the Performance Center (on the 2nd level) at Natali Student Center.

Gold Rush - Now located in Gallagher Hall (on the 2nd level).

Here’s a recap of our Dining Locations...See you soon!

Gold Rush Dining Hall All you care to eat buffet

(Temporarily located in Gallagher Hall on the 2nd Level)

Food Court

Joe’s Express: Featuring Jumbo Hoagies and Chicken Tenders Fresh: Featuring Wraps and Salads (Temporarily located in the Performance Center in Natali Student Center, on the 2nd Level)

Sycamore Bistro

WE PROUDLY SERVE STARBUCKS TM Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads and Soups

Joe’s Food Truck

Modeco

Featuring Coffee and Specialty Drinks, MTO Sandwiches and Smoothies

Flatz

Featuring Quesadillas, and C-Store

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and French Fries

Prime House

Pizza, Pasta and Subs

Wraps

Flatz Express @ Vulcan Village Convenience Grab n’ Go Items

(Located in Vulcan Village Club House)

Joe’s Food Truck Cheese Steaks

For additional information about Meal Plan memberships, locations and menus, visit us online at: www.calu.edu (keyword “dining”) Our dining program can accommodate your special dietary requirements. We can also help you choose wisely if allergies are a concern.

For more information, contact Dining and Hospitality Services at diningservices@calu.edu or call 724-938-4555

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Chicken Tenders and Fries

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College students not cut out to coupon?

BY Taylor Brown OPINION/LIFESTYLES EDITOR

I can’t remember the last time that I went into a grocery store and used a coupon. I rarely even take advantage of coupons that are attached directly to products. Maybe this is just my own personal laziness, but I would argue that students in college, who need to save money, do so more by going without and simply buying off-brands than using coupons to buy name brand products.

It all boils down to the fact that couponing is time consuming. Most college students take an average of fifteen credits per semester and also work part time as work-study or a job outside of the university. Okay, so then you factor in homework, sleeping and of course, socializing, and there isn’t much room left in a day to cook a full meal let alone sit at a table clipping and organizing coupons that will eventually expire and go unused.

In order to even cut coupons, you have to first find coupons.

Flyers, magazines and newspapers are perfect places to begin looking for bargains, but most students only live temporarily on or off their college campus. The majority of

their mail goes to their permanent home address, wherever that may be. So unless someone from home sends coupons, they aren’t very attainable to students. It would almost be easier for family to use the coupons to buy products and send care packages because of how fast coupons quickly expire.

Younger people are more inclined to buy items that are already on sale while they are shopping in the store, daily deals and clearance items. This may be more evident when shopping in retail, but in-store deals are much easier to find and take advantage of because they do not take any outside thought or effort. For example, when you walk into your favorite store, your attention is immediately grabbed by over-the-top signs hanging from the ceiling telling you that they are having ‘THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR TODAY ONLY’.

College students are not stupid, they know that things that they pay full price for will eventually go on sale and that the “one day only” sale will probably come around slightly different again in a few weeks. We pick and choose what

we spend our money on and what we do not. We will go without eating a home-cooked meal in exchange for late night McDonald’s runs because we really wanted a new Pens jersey.

If you take a look at the show Extreme Couponing that aired on TLC in Dec. 2010 you will see just how serious people take this whole idea of saving money. Watch a few more episodes and you will see that most people featured in this series are above the age of 25. Not college students.

Some of these people spend days, or even weeks of their entire life, cutting coupons and nine times out of ten, that effort pays off. They get a ridiculous amount of grcoeries without spending more than $40, if anything at all. But again, they are not college students. They are middled-aged with kids to feed and room to store 42 boxes of Cheerios if they really want to.

At the end of the day, as much as we want to be independent, as much as we are independent, there are simple tasks that college students will never take the time to do unless we absolutely have to, even if it saves us a quick buck.

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Social Media Campaigns:Selfish or Selfless?

The Selfish Side

BY Stetson Provance, NEWS EDITOR

Social media can be a tool used for good.

Conversely, social media can be used as a shameless tool of self promotion. A perfect example of this is the ice bucket challenge.

Charity, at its core, is one of the purest forms of human expression. In fact, our ability to realize that sometimes the only reason for doing something is that it makes someone else happy is what sets us apart from all other life forms.

Sadly, the more ice bucket challenge videos I watch, the more I realize people just don’t get that.

What started out as a way to raise awareness for ALS quickly turned into an “anything you can do I can do better” fiasco.

Celebrities and athletes used props to best the people that challenged them. Teenagers and young adults made spectacles of themselves without ever mentioning the letters A-L-S. Numerous people didn’t even dump ice water on their heads when doing the ice bucket challenge!

And, almost expectedly, some people even hurt themselves trying to take their videos to new extremes.

Why does our society always have to turn positive causes into negative press? The ALS portion of the ice bucket challenge started as a way for people to raise awareness for ALS through simulating what it would feel like to have the disease. But, the more people hurt themsleves, the more the true meaning of the cause gets forgotten. It becomes about you, not about the disease.

If you want examples of this happeneing, just search for “celebrity ice bucket challenges” or “ice bucket challenges gone wrong” on Google. People literally spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars to make their “ice bucket challenges” stand out. To me, that defeats the purpose. It oozes selfishness. Why not just donate that money to ALS research?

Speaking of donations, Forbes magazine reported that the ice bucket challenge had raised $100 million for ALS research as of Aug. 29, with over 3 million people donating.

On the surface, that seems great. But, when you think about the fact that almost every adult from the ages of 18-49 is aware of or has participated in the ice bucket challenge, those figures are actually quite low.

Moreover, they are an indictment of our “mefirst” society.

If you have done the ice bucket challenge and didn’t donate to the ALS Association, do so. Even 10 dollars can helpin the struggle to find a cure.

And, the next time a worthwhile cause is plugged on social media, let’s all work together to ensure that the true meaning of that cause is not buried and forgotten.

CAL U DOES THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE From left: Kevin Eggleston, Dr. Nancy Pinardi, Robert Thorn, Ed McScheffery and Craig Butzine

The Selfless Side

BY Taylor Brown OPINION/LIFESTYLES EDITOR

Social media, though it has faults, can be used for good. What started as a way to communicate with friends and family has evolved into a multifunctional tool used for not only personal communication, but political campaigns, prime advertisements, breaking news, and various charitable causes.

The most recent example of this is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I think it’s important to point out that when the challenge originally started it was not specifically tied to ALS at all and those nominated would choose to donate to the charity of their choice. It started as a single act of kindness and if nothing but by chance gained momentum and turned into an international Internet craze.

The power of social media is pretty amazing. I mean, think about it, what started with one man trying to support his family blew up into the largest charitable social media campaign in recent years. The equation is simple really. If you want to initiate change in a population and spread awareness about a cause, you have to appeal to the greater majority: social media users.

Though some may say it’s a shame that our generation is so invested in the Internet, you can’t deny that through the use of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, charities in need of support are granted an opportunity to reach out to a large amount of people really quickly and gain support for their cause.

Of course there were people who took the Ice Bucket Challenge to unnecessary extremes. There were people who seriously hurt themselves and probably did post videos with a selfish intent to gain attention. There is probably a significant amount of people who were challenged by a friend and did not participate or donate whatsoever. But even these selfish, and in some instances idiotic people, have contributed to the spread of knowledge about this campaign and the disease itself.

The average Facebook user has anywhere between 200-500 friends. The average Twitter account has 208 followers. So, in this instance, even if someone is not directly nominated to participate in the challenge if they watch a video, like a video, share a video or even retweet a video, it is spreading awareness to this cause without even directly participating or donating at all.

As of Sep. 9, the ALS Association has raised over $111 million in donations. If you search ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ on YouTube, over 11 million related videos will pop up in your browser. Social media campaigns are not just a fad, they have become necessary to get people involved in causes that make a difference in the world we live in, proving that social media is a tool used for much bigger things than “Selfie Saturday”, “Man Crush Monday” or “Throwback Thursday”.

Even if the ALS Ice Bucket challenge is completed for personal gain, even if people do not donate, people are going to see it, they are going to hear about it and they are going to talk about it. The process itself is subconscious, ultimately selfless and truly inevitable.

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How to save money this school year

By Lauren Griffith, Art/Entertainment

Whether you are a first year student or upperclassman, it is no surprise that bills, rent, tuition, fees, and grocery bills add up quickly.

With mom and dad no longer splitting the bill, times can get tough. Let’s take a look at a few minor changes you can make to your everyday lifestyle that can have a huge impact on your bank account.

Textbooks always seem to take a large portion of our money in one short trip to the bookstore. To save a little bit while still receving the knowledge you need for the classroom, try renting your textbooks. Websites like Chegg, Amazon, and Bookrenter offer different lengths of rental periods to fit each student’s needs. If you cannot rent a specific book, look for it in an older edition or in “loose leaf ” style.

These types always tend to be a little cheaper.

Depending on the day of the week, many students find themselves eating at different times of the day. Sometimes students can eat three meals a day, while others may only eat

two meals while on campus. Students that spend two days a week on campus probably should not have the same plan as those students that spend five. Make sure to review your meal plan and see if the amount of meals and dine dollars are currently working for you.

There are many different types of meal plans with many different costs. Commuter and block plans are also available for sutdents that live off campus as well.

Check out what is going on around campus.

Cal U is great for free, on-campus events.

Comedians, illusionists, magicians, and bands are always coming to our campus. For example, “Funny Freaking Fridays” is a biweekly comedy show on Friday nights at 7 p.m. and “The Underground” is Cal U’s version of open mic night. Showcase your talents at “The Underground” every Thursday at 9 p.m. Cal U also offers daily showings of recently released movies at the Vulcan Theatre. Keep an eye out for posters every month regarding the movies, days, and showtimes.

In addition, Jozart Center for the Arts also has shows, open mic nights, and offers classes related to music and art instruction. If you are into gaming, Game Vault offers different tournaments for all video games.

Everyone likes a good discount and there is no doubt that a couple bucks off here and there can be very helpful. We compiled a list of businesses that offer discounts to students, and all you have to do is show your Cal U student ID card.

-Jopy’s Mudslingers: 10% off on Wednesdays

-Belle Vernon Goodwill

-MMVTA bus trips (students can ride for free to Pittsburgh, Belle Vernon, and other locations)

-Pittsburgh Opera: BOGO 50% off tickets

-Pittsburgh Public Theatre: $15 tickets

-Pittsburgh Musical Theatre: $10 tickets

-Pittsburgh Playhouse: $7 or $8 tickets (depending on the production)

There’s an App for that

By Geo Muzika

Saving money is one of the most difficult things to do for college students. Books, rent, meal plans, and parking passes are just a few of the initial expenses college students face at the beginning of each semester.

In addition to these major expenses, students also have to take into consideration the price for groceries, gas, school supplies, and other everyday items when trying to save money.

Local newspapers and weekend flyers are a great way to search for savings on items like this, but wouldn’t it be even better to have the best deals at your fingertips? Chances are you already do.

Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are three of the main apps on most college student’s smartphone home screens. But what about GasBuddy, ShopSavvy, and Check? Add these three apps to your smartphone and let the savings begin. Here is an in-depth look at how these apps can make your wallet thicker.

GasBuddy

ShopSavvy

Driving to campus everyday or heading home for the holiday weekend? It is safe to say you are going to have to fill up your tank to get from point A to point B, wherever those may be. GasBuddy is a helpful app that uses location based services to find the closest gas stations and puts them in order, by price, from cheapest to most expensive. The best feature on the device may be that is dependent on the users. Drivers have the ability to report gas prices of a particular station if it is either not currently listed or there has been a price change. The app is available on both iOS and Android devices at no charge.

Want to be sure you are getting the best deal possible? Download the ShopSavvy app and gain the ability to either scan or search for a particular item and see a listing of websites and stores that have the product for the cheapest price. Are you at the store and want to compare prices? Just scan the barcode or QR code and see the results instantly. Also, receive updates when particular items go on sale or other promotions are taking place. The app is available on both iOS and Android devices at no charge.

Check Money management is the name of the game when it comes to saving money. We all can’t have our own personal accountant, or can we? With the Check app, upload your bills, bank accounts, and credit cards to a central location and you will never pay another late fee again. The app reminds you when bills are due and sends you a notification that the bill was paid successfully. Check the app from time-to-time to see a balance of your bank accounts just to be sure you have enough cash to hit the movies or ask out the girl four rows behind you in math class. The app is available on both iOS and Android devices at no charge.

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Expectations high for Cal U Cross Country teams

BY

Jose Negron

SPORTS EDITOR

It would be an inaccurate assessment to say that the California University of Pennsylvania Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams are still considered underdogs. In fact, both teams proved to be legit contenders as they posted top finishes last weekend at the Fordham Fiasco. The Men’s team, behind an individual title from senior Aaron Dinzeo and a second place finish by senior Abel Robinault, claimed a second place finish in the eight-team event. The women’s team, behind sophomore Julie Friend’s first career individual title, finished sixth in the 11-team event.

Though each group has been considered to be a surprise team the last couple of years, the word might be out on just exactly how good both the men and the women’s squads actually are. The underdog persona is no more and both teams are eager to show that they can roll with the top teams day in and day out.

“If anyone knows better, I think they’ll know that we’re going to be a force,” said Dinzeo, a two time NCAA All-American. “I’d like for the team to go under people’s radar because I think the surprise of it will be that much more satisfying in the end if we get that qualification to Nationals. That’s what we’ve been working for.”

Teams around Division II Cross Country should definitely keep a close eye on what’s going on in California Pa. With a team led by Dinzeo, Coach Daniel Caulfield has a mix of experienced veterans and young talent who are looking to make an impact this season. Fellow seniors Jamie Burkwit, Nick Pezza and Abel Robinault, who finished second at the Fordham Fiasco last weekend, join Dinzeo as the veterans on the 2014 squad.

The Vulcans also have a barrage of young talent including sophomores Cole Vandenburg and Gabe Rees, redshirt freshman Corbin Padgett, and freshmen Matt Aham and Austin King.

Aside from Dinzeo and Robinault finishing first and second last weekend, junior Morgan Huegel picked up a tenth place Sophomore Julie Friend (left) and Senior Alex finish in the race. In his cross country debut, Padgett picked up a 17th place finish, while Pezza finished right behind him in 18th. Despite being picked to finish fourth in the preseason PSAC poll, the expectations for Cal U remain high, especially for Zanella (right) look to be key components to a successful season for the women’s cross country their top runner who’s entering his last year as a Vulcan. team this season.

“I came here when I was a junior in high school, it was the first time I talked to coach, and ever since then I was like, ‘man Photo: Sports Information that would be a cool place to go’, he’s kind of got the mindset that I’m looking for in a coach as far as wanting to set up this kind of tradition,” said Dinzeo. “When I got here the first thing I wanted to do was see if we could take a stab at that national meet. Doing that this year would feel like a huge accomplishment in my career. I’ve been to the national meet so many times now and those have been so exciting for me and I want everyone on the team to know what that’s like.”

While the men’s team prepares to live up to high expectations, the same can be said for the fairly young and talented women’s team, who was ranked no. 20 in the preseason US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Top 25 poll.

This squad, which only features two senior runners and one junior runner in Alex Zanella, Allison Hall, and Shannon Marstellar, is relatively young with seven of their ten runners being sophomores and freshmen.

Though the team is filled with an abundance of underclassmen, the results have been impressive. Sophomore Julie Friend, who recently competed at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships in July, won her first individual race last weekend and led her team to an impressive sixth place finish at the event, finishing one point shy of tying for fifth. Sophomore Shannon Bridges (21st), senior Allison Hall (24th), and freshman Kaitlyn Woods (32nd in her collegiate debut) each finished within the top 35 to also pace the Vulcans to their sixth place finish.

Both teams will without a doubt have plenty of eyes on them as they continue their quest for a PSAC and National title.

However, the high expectations for this team and the pressure to perform well may not come from the people watching them compete, but it may come more so from the actual competitors, themselves.

The Vulcans and Lady Vulcans cross country teams will look to build off impressive first meets of the season as they host their annual home meet in two weeks on Sept. 20 at Roadman Park.

Men’s soccer team falls to Lake Erie, 2-0

Senior Aaron Dinzeo (above) looks to be the anchor of a team with high expectations moving Senior goalkeeper Shane Donovan (PipThe California University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 ersville, Pa./Central Bucks East) collected two forward. The Vulcans will be back in action at loss to Lake Erie in non-conference play on Sunday evening at the Phillipsburg saves in the losing effort. Ljubevski tallied four their home meet in two weeks BY

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Soccer Facility.

With the loss, the Vulcans fall to 1-1 this season with both games at home.

Meanwhile, the Storm opens the year with a 1-0 record.

After the game was scoreless in the first half, Lake Erie took a 1-0 lead in the 61st minute when Alfred Majer scored game-winning goal off a pass from Cory Bucur. The best scoring chance of the game for the Vulcans came just under two minutes later when a header from inside the box by junior Jesse Scheirer (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) was saved by goalkeeper Filip Ljubevski. The Storm added an insurance goal by Anthony Novak at the 66:36-mark.

saves to record the shutout.

Both teams were evenly matched throughout the contest with Cal U holding an 11-10 shot advantage and Lake Erie posting a 5-4 edge in corner kicks.

The Vulcans return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 10, when they host District of Columbia at 4 p.m.

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Women’s golf team finishes ninth at Carson - Newman BY

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The Vulcans opened the fall portion of their schedule by finishing ninth at the Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate hosted by Carson-Newman on Sunday afternoon.

The California University of Pennsylvania women’s golf team cared a 61-over 637 (317-320) to place eighth overall at the 13-team event. Lee claimed the tournament title by five strokes after shooting a 35-over 611 (305-306), while West Florida finished in second place at 40-over 616 (311-305) after posting the best score in the second round. Mount Olive junior Julie Loennechen earned medalist honors by two strokes with a two-under 142 (67-75) after shooting a five-under 67 yesterday.

Sophomore Carla Maestre (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela/Colegio Ibero Americano) shot an eight-over 152 (76-76) while in Tennessee to finish in a tie for 11th overall.

She was tabbed the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Golfer of the Year last season after qualifying for the NCAA National Championships.

Sophomore Rachel Lim (Singapore/Singapore Sports) and redshirt freshman Stephanie Perkins (Knysna, South Africa/Oakhill) both tied for 32nd overall with a 17-over 161. Lim shot a nine-over 81 yesterday before closing the invitational with an eight-over 80, while Perkins carded a seven-over 79 in the opening round and posted a 10-over 82 on Sunday.

Junior Cara Vanderham (Innisfail, Alberta/Innisfail) registered a 19-over 163 (8182) to tie for 38th place, while sophomore Jonah Ilagan (Rizal, Philippines/St. Paul College Pasig) tied for 46th overall at the event with a 23-over 167 (84-83).

The Vulcans return to action in two weeks at the Indianapolis Invitational on Sept. 21-22.

Last five PSAC Golf Champions Men’s

Women’s

2013: Millersville

2013: Gannon

2012: IUP

2012: California

2011: IUP

2011: Gannon

2010: IUP

2010: California

2009: IUP

2009: California

Senior Chris Bushey earned second team All-PSAC honors last season.

Men’s golf ties for third at Hal Hansen Invitational

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Senior Chris Bushey (Cavetown, Md./Smithsburg) tied for fourth overall on the leader board on Monday afternoon, as the California University of Pennsylvania men’s golf team tied for third in the team standings at the Hal Hansen Invitational.

The Vulcans opened the fall portion of their schedule by shooting a 24-over 600 (297-303) at the 11-team event. Gannon, which registered the lowest round of the tournament on Monday, captured the invitational title by two strokes with a 14-over 590 (299-291). Mercyhurst finished in second place in the team standings with a 16-over 592 (294-298), while Cal U and host Clarion tied for third. Senior Adam Harrington of the host Golden Eagles earned medalist honors by one stroke after posting a four-under 140 (71-69), highlighted by a three-under 69 in the final round.

Bushey carded a one-over 145 (72-73) to finish in a tie for fourth place at the event held at the Clarion Oaks Golf Club. Last season, he tied for the teambest scoring average and was the team’s top finisher at the NCAA Regional Championships. Bushey recorded top-15 overall finishes in four of six events played last year and was an All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) selection in his first year with the program.

Sophomore Matt Cioffi (New Castle, Pa./Neshannock) placed second on the team and tied for 16th overall after shooting a seven-over 151 (73-78). Senior Jordan Eck ( Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport) finished one stroke back at eightover 152 (75-77) and tied for 23rd place in a field of 65 golfers.

Sophomore Atle Ruden (Oslo, Norway/Hvam) and newcomer Kirby Manown both finished at 10-over 154 and in a tie for 28th overall. Ruden opened the event with a six-over 78 yesterday before shooting a four-over 76 in the final round, while Manown carded a five-over 77 in both rounds.

Cal U returns to action at the Glade Springs Invitational from Sept. 15-16 in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Vulcan tennis registers shutout in season opener BY

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Utilizing nine different players in their lineup, the Vulcans cruised to a 9-0 victory on Friday afternoon while opening their fall schedule against Bluefield State at Roadman Park.

The California University of Pennsylvania tennis team, which posted a 15-3 record last year, has opened its fall schedule with a win over Bluefield State in each of the last two seasons. The Blues started the campaign with a loss after posting a 5-16 overall record last year.

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Senior Laurel Miller helped lead her team to victoties against Glenville State, Bloomfield, and Lake Erie at the Lock Haven Tournament last weekend.

Volleyball team takes split at Lock Haven Tournament BY

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The California University of Pennsylvania volleyball team split its final two matches of the Lock Haven Tournament at Thomas Fieldhouse on Saturday, suffering a 3-2 loss to Northwood (Mich.) before claiming a 3-0 win over Lake Erie.

The Vulcans opened play on Saturday with a 3-2 loss (25-23, 20-25, 18-25, 25-13, 15-7) to Northwood. Cal U posted a sizzling .552 hitting percentage in the fourth set to force the deciding set and was paced by 23 kills from senior Laurel Miller (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park). Miller finished with a team-best .348 hitting percentage while adding 11 digs for a kill/dig double-double. Freshman Ashley Leto (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) tallied a .300 attack percentage on 10 attempts. Sophomore Kristen Scurpa (Sharpsville, Pa./Sharpsville) contributed 25 assists and four service aces, while classmate Megan

Litoborski (Lemont, Ill./Lemont) added 16 assists. Junior Samantha Rudy (Greencastle, Pa./Greencastle-Antrim) paced the defensive effort with a team-high 17 digs.

Cal U returned to court to earn a 3-0 victory (25-13, 2520, 25-19) against Lake Erie. Miller again led the team with 19 kills on 30 attempts for an impressive .533 hitting percentage. Sophomore Abby Matusik (Mars, Pa./Mars) added kills in the sweep. Freshman Taylor Solo (Irwin, Pa./Penn-Trafford) recorded a match-best 46 assists and added eight digs and two blocks. Defensively, four Vulcans registered at least five digs led by Rudy with 13 digs.

Cal U (3-1) returns to the action next weekend when it hosts the eight-team Vulcan Invitational in the Convocation Center and Hamer Hall from Sept. 12-13.

The Vulcans cruised to a 3-0 lead after losing only a combined three games in doubles play. In their first career match as a doubles pair, seniors Ramona Czakon (Trier, Germany/Tampereen Lyseon Lukio) and Lucie Rey (Geneva, Switzerland/Colombieres) blanked Tafadzwa Mawisire and Wendy Rudhu at the first position by an 8-0 count. Senior Jesse Burrell (Perth, Australia/Presbyterian Ladies’ College) and sophomore Kiefer Shaw (Westmount, Quebec/Centennial) tallied an 8-3 victory at second doubles and sophomores Veronika Mikulis (Otterburn Park, Quebec/Heritage Regional) and Mariela Sarinana (Mexico City, Mexico/Miraflores) registered an 8-0 win at the third slot.

Cal U completed the match victory after winning all six singles matches in straight sets, highlighted by a pair of 6-0, 6-0 wins. In her college debut, freshman Lena Dimmer (Wallendorf-Pont, Luxembourg/Lycée Classique) posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory against Young while playing at the first position. Sarinana earned a 6-0, 6-1 win at the second slot and Mikulis finished with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at third singles.

Freshman Katie Olson (Laguna Niguel, Calif./Dana Hills) cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win at the fourth slot in her college debut. Burrell registered a 6-0, 6-0 sweep at the fifth position and junior Florine Gross (Forbach, France/Lycée Jean Moulin) tallied a 6-1, 6-1 victory at sixth singles.

The Vulcans return to action next weekend at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Individual Championships from Sept. 13-14 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cal U has swept the singles and doubles titles at the league event for seven-straight years.

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Cal Times Athlete Spotlight Quaterback, James Harris

Class: Junior Major: Business Hometown: Woodstock, GA High School: Etowah High School Before beginning his career at Cal U, Vulcans quarterback James Harris had a successful career playing baseball in the Atlantic Coast Conference for the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest.

Harris played three seasons (2011-2013) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was eventually drafted in the 50th round by the Minnesota Twins in the 2010 MLB Draft.

Harris transferred to Cal U before the 2013 football season and immediately had an impact.

Appearing in all 11 games, Harris got the starting nod six times last season and finished the season with 1,289 passing yards and eight touchdown passes.

In only his seventh career start, Harris threw for a career high 280 passing yards last week with two passing touchdowns and two interceptions in the Vulcans 33-24 opening day win against Virginia State.

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