Cal Times, March 20, 2015

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sioUX FALLs boUnd! MiSS Pa at cal U A Cal U Student recently crowned USA National Miss Pennsylvania 2015 tells the Cal Times how she balances her busy lifestyle.

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Cal U student crowned UsA national Miss pennsylvania 2015 susan Fancsali manages being a student, an employee, and a pageant queen

by LAUren GriFFith College students have any number of hobbies.

Standard hobbies include watching Netflix, eating pizza, exercising, etc. A student at California University of Pennsylvania picked up a rather uncommon one— pageantry.

Susan Fancsali, a senior majoring in human resource management, entered her first pageant when she was 19 years old. Fancsali also has minors in marketing and business management. When she isn’t in classes on campus, she works in the office of Academic Records.

“The first pageant I did at 19--I had heard about it from a friend. She was the current title holder,” Fancsali said. This was the Miss Pittsburgh 2013 competition.

Fancsali was the first runner-up.

At home in Pleasant Hills, Fancsali works part-time at L.A. Fitness to cover pageant entry fees and new outfits for the competitions. Fancsali commutes to Cal U five days a week, so gas has to fit into her allocated budget as well.

The USA National Miss Pennsylvania contest was held in Erie in November, where Fancsali competed in the weekend-long event. She will move on to the next round of this competition in July, at Walt Disney World. Because there will be 50 girls, one from every state, the competition lasts all week.

Fancsali will be driving to the competition with her mom, who is also her biggest supporter. Fears of damaged dresses and extra baggage fees are keeping both Susan and mom, Kim, on the road.

Their most anticipated event is the Mardi Gras themed dance. Both Susan and Kim are able to attend the dance, and have already bought their elaborately decorated masks.

However, for Fancsali, competing in pageants isn’t

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all glitter and extravagant dresses. Winning a pageant means required visits and community service.

Fancsali is familiar with community service, though.

She frequents assisted living homes to visit the elderly, and has been hand-making over 100 Christmas cards each year for those in the homes. She is also involved with the Ronald McDonald House. Through her community service, Fancsali has become a role model for children in her area.

During a phone interview, Fancsali said that working with the Special Olympics in Pittsburgh this year was her favorite experience.

Fancsali’s worst fear for a pageant came true during her first pageant when she fell down the steps in a pair of high heels.

Fancsali is now able to joke about the embarrassing moment, and said, “I got the worst out of the way early.”

Fancsali’s strengths during the Miss Pittsburgh 2013 pageant came through, and she received a near perfect score for the interview section of the pageant.

Other sections include ball gown and swimsuit.

Exactly what the judges look for is uncertain in each competition because the names of the pageant judges are not released prior to the pageants. The number of judges, as well, is not specified. Fancsali has competed in pageants with both three and four judges.

Fancsali also models in her spare time, and has working for the Mall and Robinson and Wedding Clickers.

Fancsali will be graduating from Cal U in December.

Before her time at the university ends, she hopes to win another pageant crown.

“I think Susan is a great asset to our office and the

Cal U’s susan Fancsali wears the UsA national Miss pennsylvania 2015 crown and sash. the pageant was held in november.

university. She’s graduating soon, and we are going to miss having her around. She’s one of the best work studies I’ve hired” Bridgette Law, from Academic Records, said.

Law described Fancsali as having a sweet disposition, and as easy to talk to. ‘[She’s] always willing to get the job done,” Law said.

“You hear so much bad going on up there[Cal U] and it’s so sad. And it’s not fair to judge everyone because of a few bad apples,” Kim Fancsali said.

Kim hopes that her daughter’s positive experiences will highlight that there are still good, hardworking students at Cal U.

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On March 3 at 3:09 p.m., a student passed out in the Natali Student Center and was transported to Mon Valley Hospital.

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A student was reported missing around noon on March 8. Shortly thereafter, the student turned up.

On March 9, a microwave in Keystone Hall was reported missing by an employee upon reporting to work. The microwave was later found in another part of the building.

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Cal U student learns to shoot a gun for the first time BY aPRil FiSheR

“Guns are not toys.” My mother always told us. She felt very strongly about this and as a result a squirt gun was the closest we got to having toy guns in the house. This was her way of deterring us from touching the 30-06 Rifle that hung on the wall in my parents room.

As we grew older and my mother believed that we truly respected guns, her strict stance began to change.

She allowed my brother Ryan to have a BB gun and a paint ball gun.

A couple of years ago Ryan started collecting and building his own guns and my dad followed suit. We went from having one 30-06 Rifle to a .22 Rifle, three different AR-15s, a 12 Gauge Shotgun, a .303 British Rifle, and a 9mm hand gun.

I have always kept the mindset that my mother had instilled in us as children; guns are not toys, so I never really had the desire to learn to shoot.

With all the new guns coming and going in our house, this would be a good time to see what was so great about these guns. I asked Ryan to take me shooting.

“Seriously. That should be entertaining,” my mom said with a laugh. “I would have never in a million years thought that my girly daughter would want to shoot a gun. You might get your Chucks muddy.”

Thanks for the confidence mom, I thought to myself.

I’ve never shot a gun other than a BB. So, before going to shoot the AR-15 I needed the basics, a general howto.

“Which one do you want to shoot,” Ryan asked.“Here’s my AR,” he said handing me the first gun.

I grabbed the gun trying to hold it properly. I could just picture him yelling at me for doing it wrong and end my

learning experience before it began.

It was heavier than I had expected and all I could think was, don’t drop it.

The metal was cold and the edges of hand guard felt sharp in my hand. I handed it back promptly.

“You see how you’re all elbows? Pull your elbows in as close to your body as you can. It will be less awkward and give you more stability,” Ryan told me as he showed me how ridiculous I looked.

I was beginning to rethink my decision, but he assured me that I really only needed to know the basic rules of safety. As Ryan showed me how to maneuver the safety switch he said, “white is safe, red is dead.”

When we arrived at my cousin Nathaniel’s house, there were more people there than I had expected. As I approached the shooting area in the back yard, I realized that my audience had grown from four to now seven.

“Are you going to shoot, April? Wait until I get back. I want to see this,” Matt Burrows said.

I put my baby blue earplugs in, put my safety glasses on.

“Sit down,” my dad said. “Shoot this one first.”

He handed me his .22 rifle. “Shoot it,” he said.

“I will. I can’t hold it straight, it’s too big,” I told him as I tried to find a comfortable position. My dad adjusted the stock to make it shorter for me and then repeated “Shoot it.”

I took aim. I found it hard to keep the gun steady.

I’m not sure if it was because I was nervous or just had no experience. I took a deep breath, released the safety, and gently squeezed the trigger.

I’m not sure what I was expecting to happen the first time I squeezed the trigger.It wasn’t very loud. It didn’t jerk. There was no kick, just a slight vibration in my

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Contributed photo Fisher, a Cal U student, learned to shoot a .22 rifle and an Ar-15 in the back yard of a cousin’s house.

hands.

“Shoot it again. You have 25 rounds, keep going.” my dad said still sitting beside me. “Once you fire, it’s ready to shoot again.”

I heard my mom telling someone that this was the first time I’d shot a gun, but couldn’t really make out the other conversations. I was too focused on the target.

I again took aim, this time I shot a few rounds before stopping. That’s when I heard it the faint metal ping, I actually hit the target.

There was smoke rising from the barrel. There was a faint smell of gunpowder that lingered.

I felt a little sense of pride in myself knowing that I hit the target from 100 yards. I hadn’t expected to hit anything. How many times could I hit this target, I thought.

Next was the AR-15. The gun was loud and I could feel my ears ring. The AR-15 recoiled jammed into my shoulder.

It was starting to get dark, so I shot the .22 rifle a few more times before the target was too difficult to see.

After we packed the guns away, everyone wanted to know what my thoughts were. I told them that I was indifferent to the experience. “It was different,” I said.

“I didn’t hate it, but I don’t see myself becoming a gun enthusiasts any time in the near future.”

They invited me back in the spring to shot hand guns.

I’m not sure if I will be shooting guns again anytime soon, but I may go just to see if my aim is any better with a hand gun.

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beyoUtiful Arts showcase students encourage each other to love the skin they are in

BY JeRROn cORleY

A woman looks in the mirror. As she stares at her body, negative thoughts of how “fat” and “ugly” she is fill her mind.

She wants to conform to what society deems beautiful, so she starts eating less and less, until she feels “slim” and “sleek.”

Her friends notice the change and meet up with her several times to remind her to not care what society thinks, and that everyone is beautiful and unique. “Be you! Be beautiful! Be Be-YOU-tiful!”

Many people gathered in the Sycamore Bistro during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) (Feb 22 – Feb 28) to relay this message. The Be-YOU-tiful Arts Showcase consisted of many talents of the unique individuals that performed.

Some people sang songs, read poetry, and told stories that will encourage many people to break a system of conformity and live up to the belief that they are their own person, they love themselves and no one else can tell them otherwise. The showcase was brought to like thanks to Sarah Drudy of Cal U’s Women Center.

“The point of the show was to spread awareness for eating disorders and promote positive self-love and respect in honor of NEDAW.” Drudy said. “The show is to be a gathering

for celebration, enjoyment and sharing information and positivity.”

The setting and the mood within the bistro was most definitely positive; many members of the audience sat down, some with meals and drinks, but all with little messages and quotes to boost up their day. A few other pick-me-ups for the night was the acting emcees for the night, including one Carli Cox, a freshman here at Cal. Cox provided the audience with songs to ease the mood in-between sets, and many people were encourage to clap along and provide rhythm as she sang her heart out.“I thought that the Be-YOU-tiful Showcase was very inspirational and uplifting.” Cox said.

“I just loved seeing everyone come together for one big cause.”

I myself was encouraged by Drudy to contribute to the cause and perform an original piece of spoken word poetry entitled Queens. The piece itself was meant to remind women that there is no need to give up their individuality and subject themselves to what is portrayed in various outlets of media as the perfect woman.

People must stand up and realize that it is their uniqueness that stands out from everyone else. There is nothing not to love about that. For those who already feel that way, make

“I thought that the Be-YOU-tiful Showcase was very inspirational and uplifting.”

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sure to compliment someone, no matter whom they are.

“Good morning! You look great today! Have a nice day!” It is the little words spoken today that contribute to a person’s feelings tomorrow. The world would be a way better place if everyone felt great about themselves. Let the inner thoughts begin! Be YOU! Be YOU! Be YOU!

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Why Co-op?  Paid relevant experience.  Students receive recognition on their transcript for their experience.  There is no fee for students to participate in the co-op program.

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Fitness Corner with phil tafone: tAKe A siCK dAy Many students, including myself, have become sick in recent weeks and while we have all heard the preventative and immediate reactive measures (sleep, nutrition, vitamin C) before, there seems a great deal of confusion regarding whether or not one should exercise while sick. Before we go further we should first clarify “sick” as a condition with which you can function in your daily life, but with discomfort or cold-like symptoms. Anything beyond that, would definitely require medical attention and surpass the scope of my research, knowledge, and opinion.

Assuming you are just miserable with a cough or fever, the first thing to assess is how intensely your lungs have been consumed with this? If you have a deep, hearty cough, producing any mucus at all, you probably want to skip a week of working out, or limit your exercise to brisk tread mill walks. There is some validated research behind the idea that exercise stimulates metabolic functions, including those of the immune system. There is also evidence that exercise stimulates blood flow and circulation, which raises the question of your body temperature. If you have a fever above 100 degrees, you may want to skip working out, as exercise could increase your temperature to

dangerous levels. Again, at most, you may use your own discretion in a brisk walk, to circulate blood and break a mild sweat, but if you are already sweating profusely due to a fever, there is no harm in taking a week off.

This leads us to general courtesy and decency of staying home when you are sick to simply quarantine yourself from others. Gyms are a place where we breathe heavy, cough, and sweat by nature of what we do there. Keeping machinery clean is already an ongoing saga. If you are coughing, and especially coughing mucus, the right thing to do for your peers is stay home. With the dry air of winter, and the constriction of capillaries, the chances of picking up bacteria from gym equipment increase greatly in cold weather. Even little things that may not occur to you, like an eyelid sty or rash, could be the result of sick people handling the same items around you (and you then scratching your face or arm). Personally, I am of the belief that strength and performance gains are up to a week or more delayed after a workout. This means skipping 5-7 days may only make you look and feel better about your fitness and physique anyway.

Lastly, we can take a few simple measures in our diets

to expedite recovery. Avoid acidic items like sugar and coffee. If you have not made the leap, now is a great time to try some herbal tea with honey (which you’ll probably want for your throat anyway). Sugar is known to cause havoc on the immune system and is even suspected to set the body up for cancerous growths. If you have been consuming lots of red meats, it would not hurt to scale it back for several days. You may keep your protein intake at the same level, but get it through fish, eggs, and plant proteins. Also, be sure to get sleep.

For the average person to be well without a vigorous exercise program, it is estimated that people need 7 or more hours of sleep nightly. That number actually increases to 9 when intense exercise is introduced. For the college student fitness enthusiast we usually find a severe mismatch here: students tend to get less than the average required sleep while putting their bodies through athlete-level exercise programs.

Remember, taking a few days won’t kill you but pneumonia can. Be courteous to your fellow gym goers and keep your germs at home. Take a break and try some fruit. Your body will thank you.

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WCAL LoCK-in

Chemistry in Film

BY KaitlYn O’tOOle

BY Zach FiltZ

On Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., the Chemistry Club hosted a live Webinar broadcast from the American Chemical Society (ACS). This was the first time the Chemistry Club has done so at Cal U. The event was electronically hosted by Tim Marney and Darcy Gentleman. Marney and Gentleman were both selfproclaimed “science communicators,” meaning that they teach chemistry through electronic media means.

One of the featured topics broadcasted included marrying science and the arts. Specifically, scientific filmmakers including but not limited to Alexis Gambis, a professor of biology and film at New York University, Abu Daube.

Gambis uniquely described his job as a “marryer of the arts and sciences” [sic].

Other topics included in the broadcast were the science behind popular movies and television shows, such as Breaking Bad and “Batman: The Dark Knight.” For example, a close up analysis showed the bat-suit being engineered from Kevlar® as well as from a brand of fire resistant material.

Other films discussed were Tony Stark’s arc reactor that powers his body in the Iron Man film franchise, specifically “Iron Man 2.”

Approximately 22 people attended the event at Cal U in New Science hall, including members of the Chemistry Club.

The organizer of the event Sharon Groover, 21, who is the president of the Chemistry Club, said the turnout for the webinar was a success.

“I’m happy about the turnout,” Groover said. “But the most entertaining part were some of the broadcaster’s technical difficulties towards the end.” Groover was referring towards the end of the webinar, where a broadcaster’s voice sounded like a “robot.” Other students in attendance described it as “the voice of Megatron.”

Ann Groover, 19, said her favorite part of the event was the segment on the science of Batman.“I love Batman, if you can’t tell,” Groover said, pointing to her necklace with the Batman symbol on it.

Pizza, snacks and soda were also available for the students in attendance.

Other schools nearby the greater Pittsburgh area included St. Francis University and Seton Hill University.

The webinar reached audiences in Texas, Puerto Rico as well as the Middle East and Japan.

No other webinars through the ACS are scheduled for the current semester at this time.

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You may have noticed various “Lost” posters around campus the past week featuring student photos, and asked yourself “What is that for? Why are students lost? What’s the point?” Well wonder no further. They are for WCAL’s annual fundraising event, the Lock-In. Benefitting the Washington Area Humane Society, the event spans the course of 48 hours with five DJs completely locked in the radio station for that time. An auction is hosted by WCAL to raise funds for the Humane Society in the days leading up to the Lock-In. The Washington Area Humane Society is a no-kill shelter funded solely by private contributions. They are located in Eighty-Four, Pa. and have a variety of cats and dogs at the shelter currently looking for permanent or foster homes.

Their mission is to provide shelter, safety, and food for the orphaned and neglected animals of Washington County and to provide education about the care and treatment of animals. The Humane Society also provides affordable veterinary services such as spaying or neutering, and investigates animal abuse cases in the area. They are always in need of funds and supplies for the animals, so you can donate by stopping by our auction next week for the LockIn. Vincent “Vincenzo” Conteen, senior, graphics and multimedia major, is your first participant in this year’s Lockin. He is the host of Uncle Vinny’s Variety hour airing Mondays 4-6p.m. and the co-host of Thunderrage on Thursdays 4-6p.m. Anthony D’Agostino, freshman, communication studies major with a concentration in radio/television, hosts The Electrical Outlet Friday nights from 12-2a.m. Zach Fehl, senior, business administration major with a concentration in marketing, hosts The Currently Untitled Metal Show airing Sunday evenings from 8-10p.m. Steven Maggio, junior, communication studies major with a concentration in radio/ television, goes by the name “Long Island Iced Steve” and hosts the show of the same name on Fridays 6-10p.m. And last but not least, Cassey Riddle, sophomore, communication studies major with a concentration in radio/television, hosts The Lonely Mountain Sunday afternoons 2-4p.m. These five DJs are participating in our Lock-In, but they are nowhere to be found, so we need the student’s help in finding them and bringing them back to the station! If you spot them, please contact WCAL immediately.

The Lock-In will run from Friday, March 27 beginning at 6p.m. and ending Sunday, March 29 at 6p.m.. When they’re found, the five DJs will be completely locked in the station for 48 hours playing music and promoting our cause during that time. Throughout the week leading up to the LockIn, WCAL will feature remote broadcasts and our auction in Natali Student Center or outside (weather permitting).

The auction will be held Thursday March 26 from 12-4p.m., Friday March 27 from 12-6p.m., and Saturday March 28 from 12-6p.m. Baskets, gift cards, concert tickets, and more will be contributed to us from Cal U clubs and businesses, so stop by to see what goodies we have! All proceeds will benefit Washington Area Humane Society, and winners will be contacted Sunday evening.

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Cal times album of the week:Kendrick Lamar, Madonna, and big sean

BY Dan caRMichael

To Pimp a Butterfly – Kendrick Lamar I love surprises when it comes to music and Kendrick Lamar delivered with his sophomore album,“To Pimp a Butterfly.” This album was supposed to be released on March 24th but was released very late on March 15th. Kendrick has had many hits with his last album that was released more than a year ago and I foresee many hits to come from this one. Kendrick took a much more musical approach with this album and I hope that it rewrites the way hip-hop is done in the future. This album introduces a perfect combination of lyrics, instrumentals and an overall good vibe feeling. “To Pimp a Butterfly” has a funky sound with a mixture of jazz music and rap. I personally feel that this album will be a top contender for hip-hop album of the year.

“To Pimp a Butterfly” had two out of its sixteen songs released as early singles. The first was “i,” a song that quickly jumped in the charts on iTunes. The second song released early was “The Blacker the Berry.” These two songs provided a perfect introduction to what was to come for this album.

This album will be revolutionary for hip hop music. The mainstream crowd may not change but the young guys that are coming up that want to make some real, big time music in this industry will have to follow along to make a name for themselves. Kendrick is becoming one of music’s biggest names. In fact, he is one of the headliners for Bonnaroo, that I am lucky enough to attend once again where I hope to be as close to Kendrick as possible.

Average Critic Rating: 90/100 My Rating: 95/100 Rebel Heart – Madonna Madonna has been a pop icon since 1983 when she released her first album, “Like a Virgin.” Since then, she has shown no signs of slowing down. Just shy of being an hour in length, “Rebel Heart” has 14 songs with notable artists, Nicki Minaj, Chance the Rapper and Nas appearing as features. Another interesting credited feature is Mike Tyson. Tyson is shown in the song “Iconic.” Understandably he does not have a part other than a sample of an interview he had once given. It is not often that people get noted on the album as having a feature when they only have a four line interview played, but Tyson is given full credit and I really like that. Among these features, the producers are also looked at highly in today’s music industry. Some of the producers include Kanye West, Avicii, and Diplo.

Madonna seems like she has found her way into the new age of music through this album. She has a nice blend of fun, upbeat songs mixed with more mellow sounding tracks.

These songs do not, however, show a wildly creative approach to the music industry. Though fun and catchy, they are very similar to all of the other “pop” songs that have been put out over the past couple years. Despite not having a very creative approach, I think Madonna has done a great job making herself youthful again.

Average Critic Rating: 69/100 My Rating: 65/100 Dark Sky Paradise – Big Sean “Dark Sky Paradise,” which came out at the end of February, contains 12 songs and it sounds just as I had expected it to sound. Big Sean has a slightly unique sound when it comes to his vocals and you can always pick out his signature adlibs. The instrumentals were fairly generic and lack luster but nonetheless, the album has catchy songs.

In my opinion, features are a major asset to hip-hop music. For up and coming artists, it could make or break your career by having that one key feature to really create a fan base. Most of the time I find a new artist it is through another artist that I enjoy listening to. I do however find a problem is using too many features. If you produce an album lasting just under 50 minutes which includes 9 features, I start questioning your versatility. I think Big Sean is at the point in his career where he should be producing an album that truly shows off his talents. When I see this many features on a smaller album I start to question whether or not you have faith in your craft. Features on the album include Kanye West, John Legend, Drake, E-40, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Ty Dolla $ign.

The biggest song, in my opinion, has to be “IDFWU.” This was the first song released from the album and is a definite club pleaser. For the usual hip-hop listener, this album will be enjoyable. Big Sean fans, in particular, will love the album.

Average Critic Rating: 73/100 My Rating: 70/100

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Fall 2015 registration Are yoU ready?

You’ve just gotten into the groove of your spring 2015 classes.

You’re probably bogged down with papers, presentations, and, oh yeah, those upcoming mid-term exams. Now you hear that you need to plan and register for fall 2015 classes.

You’re probably thinking, “Register now?! This semester just started!” Although this is true, time goes quickly and fall registration for current Cal U students begins Monday, April 6. So, what do you do? Panic? Run? Pick random classes and hope they fit?

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Still looking for an internship for the summer? No worries! The Pittsburgh Passion has opportunities for you. The Pittsburgh Passion is one of the leading organizations within the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), and are winners of a National Championship, five Divisional Championships, and most recently are 2014 IWFL World Champions with a win against the Houston Energy. Teresa Conn, owner of the Pittsburgh Passion, will be on campus for interviews for summer internships on Wednesday, March 25th. Some of the internship opportunities include: • Administration Internship; • Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Internship; • Community Relations Internship; • Events/Game Management Internship IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN INTERVIEW, e-mail Tracie Beck (beck_t@calu.edu) your resume and the times you are available for the interview BY MONDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 4:00!!

The registration process can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Preparation is key for successful class scheduling and the best way to get started is to see your academic advisor. Your faculty academic advisor can help you chart the next semester of courses and identify courses already fulfilled in your degree and what you have left. Since registration is rapidly approaching, it’s a good idea to make an appointment with your advisor today.

Seeing your advisor is one giant step closer to completing registration, but there are also a numerous other things you need to do to prepare. These items include looking at your Degree Works, checking your Registration Status/Time Ticket (your assigned date and time for VIP log in to selfregister), checking for any holds, and viewing the fall 2015 schedule. All of these items can be accessed through your VIP log in.

The Student Success Facilitators, located in the Scheduling Center in 210 Noss Hall, are also ready and willing to help.

You can pick up your advisement sheet and/or a general education menu, get assistance navigating your major in Degree Works, and get help interpreting information you may not understand. The Scheduling Center is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and no appointment is necessary, so feel free to just walk in. You can also email schedulingcenter@calu.edu For Registration Information visit www.calu.edu and search “It’s Time to Register”. There you will find Tip Sheets noting registration dates and times and helpful hints are also available outside the Scheduling Center at 210 Noss Hall.

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hollywood’s portrayal of living with a life changing disease: Are the movies bringing about awareness instead of entertainment?

BY taYlOR BROWn, eDitOR in chieF

When pushed in a corner or faced with difficulty, people often use the phrase “Walk a mile in my shoes” in an attempt to allow others to better understand their situation.

Sometimes it is hard to sympathize for those who face struggles different from your own. When your life, body, or mind is on the line, there is a seemingly bigger shoe to fill, but Hollywood is giving their best attempt.

According to BBC news, from 1927 until 2012, 16 percent of Oscar winning actors and actresses played a role portraying some type of physical or mental illness. This trend, for lack of a better word, has been gaining momentum in recent years, begging the question, are these people able to accurately portray the lives of people living with these ailments?

Probably. It’s their job. Honestly though, the catch 22 of these various successes is that most people in the audience wouldn’t know one way or another.

Some may argue that the purpose of films like “Still Alice” and “The Theory of Everything,” is to give people a look into the lives of people who are forced to face struggles that not everyone faces.

“The Theory of Everything” recently won an Academy award for best actor, a Golden Globe award for Best Original Score, another Golden Globe for Best Actor, three BAFTA Awards for Best British film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor In a Leading Role, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

Wow. That is kind of a mouthful.

If you take into consideration the viral social media campaign that took over the Internet in 2014 in order to promote ALS awareness, is not surprising at all that a movie depicting someone who suffers from the disease was created. Especially when it is about one of the worlds

brightest men, Stephen Hawking, who suffers from the disease; however, no one would think that it would create the amount of hype that it did.

Variety Magazine reported that Eddie Redmayne, who plays Hawking in the movie, spent four months studying Hawking’s life in order to accurately portray him on the big screen. This included working with a choreographer to more accurately mimic Hawking’s speech and movement, and also creating a flow chart for how the disease progresses so he could alter his own characters behavior throughout the film.

Although in an interview Hawking willfully approved of Redmayne’s job in the film, and despite the prestigious awards given for his acting, I personally find it hard to understand how only four months of observation would give someone the ability to portray another person who has lived with this disease for years.

Approximately 5,600 people are diagnosed with ALS each year, meaning as many as 30,000 Americans may have this disease at any given time according to the ALS Association.

Those numbers aren’t too staggering, two in every 100,000 people will someday, first hand experience the life that Redmayne portrayed on that screen.

For the rest of us, we will be left saddened and sympathetic towards these people, without any real understanding of what it takes to be that person and live the lives they have to everyday.

This idea is not only geared toward movies dealing with physical illnesses though, mental illnesses and invisible diseases face an equal stigma from the people who have not been affected by them first hand.

“Still Alice,” another recent box office hit, depicts the life of a

Linguistics professor at Columbia University. Alice Howland, played by Julianne Moore, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease when she finds her words escaping her and not being able to find her way home on morning jogs.

Like “The Theory of Everything”, Julianne Moore also won numerous awards, (too many to list) for her acting in a leading role, but what does this movie mean in the grandscheme of things?

Well like Redmayne, Moore spent a lot of time preparing for her role. She spoke to multiple women who were recently diagnosed in their forties, visited a long term care facility, spoke to the lead clinician at New York’s Mt. Sinai Hospital, as well as the head of the Alzheimer’s Association.

More common than ALS, Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 5.2 million Americans, according to a report released in 2014. I have not watched this film yet; however, I can say how personally difficult it is to see someone lose themselves within their own mind.

While I commend Hollywood, and the actors that take on these very sensitive roles, I think the shoes of those living with these ailments are too big to fill. No amount of studying, mimicking, or interviews will ever be enough to feel or depict what so many people are going through on a daily basis, regardless of an award winning performance.

At the end of the day, when that movie is over, when filming is done, when the cameras are shut off, when the movie theater lights brighten and your popcorn is gone, most people will walk out of the theater no different than they walked in. That actor will start to prepare for their next role, and life will go on while someone, somewhere is living a life that those people paid to watch.

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california University of Pennsylvania athletic hall of Fame inductees (from left) Kim Miller (Softball), Roger Gordon (Men’s Soccer), interim President Geraldine Jones, and Darcie Vincent (Women’s Basketball)

PhOtO: SPORtS inFORMatiOn

three inducted into Athletic hall of Fame

BY StetSOn PROVance neWS eDitOR

On Feb. 21, California University of Pennsylvania, as part of its annual Alumni and Senior Day basketball activities, inducted three members into the Athletic Hall of Fame during a luncheon held in the Convocation Center.

Members of the twentieth annual Hall of Fame class included former national championship-winning women’s basketball coach Darcie Vincent, men’s soccer player Roger Gordon, and softball player Kim Miller.

Vincent, who coached the women’s basketball team from 2000-2008, compiled a 212-47 record, including an 82-14 mark in PSAC West play. With Vincent as head coach, Cal U claimed six PSAC West Championships, appeared in eight straight PSAC Championship games, won 26 games five or more times, and made seven consecutive Division II NCAA tournaments.

The team not only made the tournament, but also had success, appearing in three Elite Eights, two Final Fours, and the 2004 NCAA Title Game. The Lady Vulcans, who ended the 2004 season 35-1, beat Drury University 75-72 in that championship game. 11 years later, the Lady Vulcans are once again chasing a national championship, advancing to the Elite Eight with a 72-69 win over Bloomsburg Monday night. They will play their Elite Eight Game Tuesday, March 24 at 1 p.m. in Sioux Falls, S.D. against Nova Southeastern Fla. University.

When Vincent found out she was being inducted into Cal U’s Athletic Hall of Fame, she couldn’t believe it.

“I was shocked and it never really processed in my mind that coaches get inducted into a Hall of Fame,” Vincent said.

“It was just such a surprise and [I was] overwhelmed.”

However, considering the history of the university’s women’s basketball program, Vincent’s induction was merely recognition of the culture change she and her coaching staff facilitated during their nine seasons at the helm. Prior to Vincent’s arrival, Cal U had appeared in just one conference title game and one NCAA tournament.

Just as Vincent provided the university with one of its best stretches of athletic success, she says the opportunity to coach at Cal U resulted in the happiest years of her career.

“Obviously after being recognized like this sets in, it brings a very special, humbling warm feeling inside me because my years at Cal U still today have been the best of my life in coaching,” Vincent said. “I don’t think another place will mean as much as what Cal was.”

The other inductees echoed Vincent’s sentiment.

Gordon, who was a four year starter at forward for the men’s soccer team, credited Cal U with not only giving him an opportunity to play the sport he loves, but also with providing an education that resulted in his career as a teacher.

“I always ask myself what I would be doing if I had not went to Cal,” Gordon said. “My soccer ability was a gift from God but the education I received there is why I was able to become a teacher which I enjoy.”

During his time playing soccer at the university, Gordon totaled 47 goals, 16 assists, and 110 points. Those marks, which still rank among the career leaders at Cal U, resulted in Gordon earning four all-conference selections and two National Soccer Coaches Association of America all region team selections Miller, who started 159 out of 161 of her collegiate games at third base for the Lady Vulcans softball team from 2001 to 2004, credits her bachelor’s degree in secondary/elementary education (which she earned after coming back to school in 2009) to the helpful teaching practices of her professors.

“The professors were very engaged and got you involved with a lot of field experience and projects,” Miller said. “They got you out there living that life so you knew what to expect.”

During her softball career Miller hit .390, which ranks fourth in school history. Her high-water mark came during her senior season, when she led Division II in batting with a .523 average. This average, which is still a school record today, earned Miller first team All-America honors and the 2004 PSAC Athlete of the Year award. Over her four years, Miller was also twice a National Fastpitch Coaches Association AllAmerican and a three-time all-conference selection.

Miller and her fellow inductees are humbled to know they had an impact at Cal U. “It’s so special to be recognized and shows you must have left a mark,” Miller said.

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WoMen’s bAsKetbALL teAM AdVAnCes to eLite eiGht Lady Vulcans show strength en route to psAC and nCAA Atlantic regional titles

BY Matt haGY StaFF WRiteR

the california University of Pennsylvania Women’s Basketball team and coaching staff pose with the ncaa atlantic Region championship trophy after defeating Bloomsburg University on Monday night in hamer hall. the lady Vulcans now advance to the elite eight in Sioux Falls, SD PhOtOS: SPORtS inFORMatiOn

If anyone would have said the California Vulcans women’s basketball team would win both the PSAC tournament and Atlantic Regional Championship this season two months ago, they would have been looked at as crazy. Not many thought after going through a tragedy such as losing teammate Shanice Clark in late January or having to deal with a highly ranked IUP Crimson Hawks squad, that this Vulcans squad would even come close to accomplishing these feats.

Though that is just merely what experts and other fans thought, the Vulcan players and coaching staff never lost focus of what the main goals were this season by winning these titles.

They proved just that in this still early part of March as they have captured both the 2015 PSAC championship and the NCAA Atlantic Regional title to advance to the Elite Eight in Sioux Falls, S.D. Like this season filled with obstacle after obstacle, this team of ‘fight-

ers’, a phrase coined by their head coach Jess Strom in an interview with WTAE, had to grind out and fight in every game leading to the prize they received this past Monday night.

The postseason journey began on Tuesday March 3 as the Vulcans hosted a PSAC quarterfinal game against a familiar foe, the Gannon Lady Knights. This Gannon squad came into the meeting with a seven game winning streak against the Vulcans, which also included three straight postseason wins. To get to the championship game, the Vulcans had to slay these demons that have prevented them from winning championships in the past. The game started as past Gannon games have before as both teams did not score a lot of points but the Lady Knights came into the locker room with a one-point advantage. Unlike some of the previous games between these two foes, the outcome was very different. Cal came out guns blazing in the

second half as senior Kaitlynn Fratz and sophomore Miki Glenn created scoring opportunities with fast break points that created a raucous scene in the historic Hamer Hall. Gannon was showing signs of being rattled as turnovers were coming left and right and the frustrations boiled over as Gannon senior Mollie Sebald, at one point, attempted to throw punches fighting for a loose ball with Vulcan junior Lana Doran. As the game wore down in this clash of titans it was the Vulcans who were able to grind it out and were able to finally slay the ghosts of Gannon past and score a 66-53 win that will go down in Hamer Hall lore with the unbelievable atmosphere that was created by the Cal U student body.

With the Gannon Golden Knights defeated, the Vulcans traveled across the state to the Nelson Fieldhouse at Bloomsburg University for the PSAC final four. The Vulcans had to face the host Bloomsburg Huskies in the semifinals, who were one of three teams that had defeated Cal U in the regular season. With a hostile crowd bearing down on them, Cal went back and forth with the Huskies early trading blows, but then the Vulcans were lead by the same girl who had given them a spark when they needed it all season long, Kaitlynn Fratz. Fratz scorched the Huskies from everywhere on the court as she poured in a Vulcan career high 32 points, along with key baskets from her teammates.

California took more revenge as they ousted the Huskies , 63-48, to advance to the PSAC championship game for the first time since 2011.

The championship game paired the Vulcans with a West Chester Golden Rams team that had upset IUP the day before behind a lethal shooting performance from their star Dallas Ely. In the championship, the Vulcans fell behind early to the upset-minded Rams, but as they have done all season long, they fought back and once they grabbed the lead, they never relinquished it. They would hold on and capture their first PSAC title since 2006 with an 86-70 victory. The Vulcans had to deal with three players with four fouls each for the better part of the second half but with everything the team had gone through, foul trouble was a mere afterthought. Miki Glenn was named PSAC tournament MVP as she dominated the Golden Rams to a tune of

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30 points backing up Fratz’s 32 the day before. Fratz and Glenn also played every single second of the PSAC tournament, showcasing the powerful motor of this squad. Cutting down the nets was nice with a PSAC championship victory, but now the Vulcans set their sights on a bigger prize, a regional championship.

With a PSAC championship under their belts, the Vulcans were awarded the number one seed going into the NCAA Atlantic regional tournament, which also included hosting rights. The Vulcans normal home, the Convocation Center, was booked in advance and could not be used the weekend of the tournament, so Cal took a trip down memory lane and hosted the tournament in Hamer Hall.

The Vulcans faced off against the CIAA champion Virginia State Trojans and used 31 points off turnovers to score a dominant 86-75 win to advance to the semifinals. The next round pitted the Vulcans against a highflying West Liberty squad that the Vulcans had already defeated back in the regular season. This particular game was much tougher as Cal recovered from another slow start and punched their ticket to the regional finals with a 69-64 win.

Sophomore Miki Glenn was named the Most Outstanding Player of the ncaa atlantic Regional tournament

Seniors irina Kukolj and Kaitlynn Fratz were both key contributors to the lady Vulcans winning effort on Monday night against third-seeded Bloomsburg

The stage was set for another battle with those Bloomsburg Huskies that they saw a little over a week before across the state. Hamer Hall was packed to the top creating another incredible scene as it had in years past when Hamer Hall was the permanent home to Vulcan contests. The Huskies silenced a fired up crowd as they jumped out to a 20-9 lead early and began to set in some doubt with a suffocating defense that this was not to be Cal’s night. However, most people know not to doubt this Vulcans squad as they once again fought back to tie the game heading into halftime.

The second half featured more back and forth action, as both teams could not hold onto leads. This heartstopping contest needed more than the regulated 40 minutes, as overtime set in to a nervous but excited California fan base. Bloomsburg used their tallest player Adrianna Sadowski, who was in foul trouble most of the game, to score the period’s first four points. That lead only sank the Huskies into the exact place the Vulcans wanted them, as they stormed back with a big three from Fratz and timely baskets from Glenn and senior Irina Kukolj, who continued her tremendous second half season play. The scoreboard read “72-69”, with California holding a slight lead with 8.2 seconds left. Bloomsburg was inbounding again, after nearly having a catastrophe on the previous attempt, and got the ball into the hands of their best player on the night and PSAC east player of the year, Marla Simmons. Simmons rifled a three-point attempt that bounced off

the rim into the arms of Glenn, who fired the ball down the court to squeeze out the final seconds and send the Vulcans to Sioux Falls.

A dream season Wcontinued on that unseasonably warm night and released a scene that will remembered for ages at Cal U. Glenn was named tournament MVP again, as she played all 145 minutes in the three Vulcan games.

With all the pomp and circumstance that was being showcased after the game, the most powerful moment came at the traditional net cutting portion of the celebration. Sophomore Precious Martin, who changed her number to Clark’s number 44 after the tragedy, was seen rising to the top of the ladder and cutting a portion of the net down. This scene created an image that a girl wearing number 44 during the 2014-15 season was helping celebrate a championship.

With two championships in their pocket the journey is still far from over. The Vulcans now sit three wins away from the school’s first national championship since the 2004 season. No matter what happens next week in the Elite Eight, this band of friends and teammates will go down as legends at Cal U forever with their never give up spirit and inspiration that is beginning to be picked up on a national level. Two months ago this success was all but a dream, but now there is one more net for the Vulcan women to cut down in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Cal times Athlete spotlight Lindsay reicoff

Class: Junior Major: biology hometown: pittsburgh, pa high school: Chartiers Valley high school

For many years, the California University of pennsylvania softball program has been known as one of the most prominent programs in Cal U athletics. Many great players have played for the team and had success throughout their collegiate careers. Junior Lindsay reicoff is no different.

Aside from her success on the field, reicoff is a star off the field as well. in high school, she received the extra effort award, which honors excellence in athletics as well as academics and community service. the former psAC West Freshman of the year has been a big time leader for the Lady Vulcans during her career. she was named to the AllpsAC West First team last season and has gotten off to a hot start this year. in the first ten games of the season, reicoff leads the team with three home runs and 14 rbi. Look for her to have the same impact for this stellar team as the season progresses.

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