ARMAN MARKS Lone senior, Arman Marks, looks to help the Cal U Men’s Basketball team finish the season on a high note.

POET VISITS CAL U Spoken word artist Drew Law hosted a poetry workshop for students prior to a performace at The Underground Cafe.

STUDENTS GET CHILLY Our opinion editor finds out how students really feel about having to walk around in below 0 temperatures.

LYNCHING IN AMERICA Former Cal U professor, Dr. Tim Konhaus, speaks to students about the origins of lynching.

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Student inspired by mission work in Dominican RepublicBY SUZY HART FOR THE CAL TIMES

“I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.” This quote was imprinted on the outside of my journal that I was given to take on my trip. It immediately spoke to me when I read it, but until I traveled to the Do-minican Republic doing missionary work I didn’t realize how much this quote really meant to me. My life has changed since Jan. 3. I started my new year off with a breath of fresh air flying to the Dominican Repub-lic with three other Cal U students, Jackie Pierce, Stephanie Moore, Megan Jahoda and Campus Minister Kim Wilson. These four lovely ladies and I had an amazing opportunity through Fellowship of Christian Athletes to serve God in the DR doing missionary work. The first step in our mission was raising money in order to support our expenses for the trip. In order to attend the trip, each of us needed to raise $1,500.00 in a short amount of time. I was extremely anxious and nervous about raising this money because I have wanted to attend a national mission trip for as long as I can remember. I sent out a letter to family, friends, church members, and neighbors to ask for their sup-port. Within about three weeks, I received a message from Kim, the Campus Minister of New Life, saying that I raised $1,500.00. I remember bursting into happy tears because it was a blessing and I knew that was the moment God really wanted me to serve him. Traveling was extremely hectic with long delays and lay-overs from our connection flight. After an exhausting day of traveling, we finally arrived safely in the DR after midnight. We stayed in Hato Mayor, a beautiful city about two hours away from Punta Cana. We stayed in a Missionary Dormitory through an organization called “Meeting God in Missions” with about 150 other amazing individuals that were mostly from around the Pennsylvania area, including other PSAC schools such as IUP and Slippery Rock. We immediately went to sleep in our bunks when we arrived at our dormi-tory at 3 a.m.

Before I knew it, our 6 a.m. wake up call went off and it was time to really begin our trip. Each day, we woke up starting our day in the sanctuary, which was a roof top like patio with a roof to cover, but open enough to feel the fresh air and watch the beautiful sunrise glisten overtop of the mountain tops while singing/worshiping to “You’re Beautiful” with the Christian band “Good Little Giants.” Our morning continued with amazing morning devotion-als for an hour before breakfast. Then it was time for the best meal of the day. They served delicious fresh fruits, plantains, their version of cream of wheat and more. After breakfast, it was time to get ready for our busy day at work. Each day you could choose a different mission to help with such as painting at village 50, optical, medical, vaca-tion bible school, heavy construction at a different village, baseball clinics and prayer walking. This was one of the most amazing aspects of this entire life-changing trip. Everyone

had the opportunity to serve in a different way and try a new mission each day. As the day really began, we all loaded up on cattle trucks, our main form of transportation to get to the different vil-lages. For two of the days, I worked at village 50, which is a Haitian village in the sugar cane fields of the DR. This is an extremely poor village that was filled with shacks that were falling into pieces and “Meeting God in Missions” decided it was their calling to step in and help. They knocked down the shacks and built homes out of cinderblocks and provided the families with beds and an outside kitchen type area with a roof for covering. This project has been going on for a few years, so half of the village was already finished and filled with happy families. While we were there it was our job to do the finishing touches and paint the homes with bright vibrant colors. The Haitians in the village were all welcoming and thankful. The children all just wanted to touch the paintbrushes and help paint or play with our hair. These children were over-whelmingly filled with a loving heart and welcomed us into their villages with open arms. Another mission I was a part of that week was optical. This mission involved traveling to different villages to give eye exams and provide the villagers with glasses and/or sun-glasses. This mission was really eye opening for me because it is not something you always think of when people are in need. It was amazing to serve in a way like this and give the villagers the ability to see. The way their faces lit up when they had glasses on for the first time was like seeing a new born baby open their eyes to the new world. It was such a rewarding feeling and emotion that I got after placing their brand new set of glasses on their face. I went on this trip to serve for our Lord and make a differ-ence in the lives of his people, but what I didn’t expect is how overwhelmingly they would affect me. I thought that Hato Mayor needed me, but I have come to realize that it was I, who needed Hato Mayor.

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Cal U police officer dies of cancer

A police cruiser leads the funeral proces-sion for officer Mark Costello on Cal U’s campus on Feb. 25.

Mark Anthony Costello, 36, of West Brownsville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21 after a battle with cancer. Costello died in his home with his family by his side. Costello was born on July 4, 1978 in Uniontown hospital Costello served as a police officer with California University of Pennsylvania and the California Borough. Costello’s qualifications included a master’s degree in criminal justice. During his time as a police officer, Costello received the Seal of the Senate of Pennsylvania Award for helping to save the life of a 19 year old Cal U freshman back in September of 2008. In his life away from the force, Costello had other ventures he was interested in. Particularly, Costello was involved in property management, founding the Costello and Wooten Property Management LLC. Costello was also a man of great faith. Costello’s love of

God led him to become a member of the Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Coal Center. He was also a devoted husband to his wife Beth and a loving father to his son Mark Anthony. Costello is also survived by his parents Terry and Garnet Noga Wooten, maternal grandmother Sylvesta Noga, brother Ronald Costello, his sister-in law Michelle, his nieces Justina and Kayla, his brother Domenic Costello, his nephew Hayden, his stepsister Tanna Wooten Thompson, his uncles Steve and George Noga, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Costello’s funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11a.m. at the Calvary Church. Immediately following the service, a funeral procession led by police was held on the road that circles Cal U’s campus.

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‘The reality of lynching in America’ discussionBY JERRON CORLEY FOR THE CAL TIMES

Lynching, like the holocaust, is a topic that is considered horrific and is often difficult to talk about in history classes. It brings about one of the most terrifying times in America for African-Americans, following The Civil War. People commonly associate the beginnings of lynching with the mutilation and hanging of blacks in the South between the late 1880’s and 1950’s. However, the actual origins date as far back as the American Revolution. Dr. Tim Konhaus, former professor at Cal U and current professor at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, facilitated a lecture entitled “Lynching and the Law: A Historical Perspective,” by which he explained the origins of such horrific acts in the South. “Many people believe that lynching originated with the Willie Lynch letter,” Konhaus said. “That is an absolute myth. The lynch law dates back to Charles Lynch, an American patriot and colonist who had ordered extralegal punishments for those who had identified as Loyalists. Fast forward to the Civil War, where white Southerners were subjected to lynch mob violence if they were suspected of supporting the Union.” Konhaus analyzed lynching, identifying it as a form of social control. Blacks in the South were subjected to mob violence if they voted for the wrong politicians or attempted to gain political power. Groups of whites would be present during the public acts, where as blacks came outside afterwards to witness what had happened to one of their own. “It was the South’s way of sending a message, ‘If you act up, this is where and how you’ll be.’ Lynching following the Civil War was mainly about the enforcement of white supremacy,” Konhaus said. The discussion was very personal, as the faces of many of the attendees of the event were attentive. A student asked Konhaus why he chose to teach African-American history. “It is my history as well. History is a story that is

meant to be told,” Konhaus said. “In terms of lynching, it is not the act that is forgotten,

but rather the lost lives of many African-Americans in the South. America tends to step away from the fact that it was built upon from various injustices and violence,” Konhaus said.I had the opportunity to speak with Konhaus after the lecture, and I used that time to ask of his opinion on the recent injustices of African-American men and women and what could be done to resolve

the amount of racism still experienced in the country. “Something as extensive as racism cannot be

eliminated in such a short amount of time,” Konhaus said. “When you have a nation that brought members of an entirely different land over to their own, and subject them to centuries and centuries of violence, there’s absolutely no reason to hate them; I mean, they brought them over in the first place. Just remember that revolution is key. Revolution brings about change, and while it may not happen overnight, it is sure to happen.”

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February 23 marked the beginning of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. A NEDAW committee, comprised of students from the California University of Pennsylvania, and the Women’s Center have put on a series of events throughout the week to bring focus to eating disorders. While some of the events like the scale bashing session are made a success every year, this year’s celebration of NEDAW has new additions to it. This year’s theme is be-YOU-tiful. “The point of NEDAW is to bring focus to eating disorders—those struggling with them, the harmful effects, family and friends in relation to someone struggling with an eating disorder,” Sarah Drudy said, a member of the NEDAW committee at Cal U. On Monday and Wednesday, members of the committee worked a table in Gallagher Hall, offering information about eating disorders and NEDAW. A dry erase board prompted students to write why they are be-YOU-tiful, while students could also write on a full-length mirror. Positive encouragements can from both. Wednesday was also the scale bashing event. The NEDAW committee at Cal U consisted of five students with various majors, and interests. The committee worked with Kay Dorrance from the Women’s Center to help plan events, and Tuesday’s discussion. The panel discussion was comprised of Anita Sinicrope

Maier, a founder of NEDAW, Dr. McClintock-Comeaux, Paula Sabos, one of Herron Recreation and Fitness Center’s yoga instructors, among others. It focused on finding balance with eating and exercise with a college lifestyle. On Thursday, an art show and poetry reading held at the Sycamore Bistro wrapped up the week. The mirror that students wrote positive encouragements on throughout the week was on display. Students also read eating disorder related prose. “Treatment comes in many forms and sometimes the most effective prescription can be sharing your story, your pain, your joys, your everything with the people who love you the most—friends and family. If you don’t have that support system, then know that I am always just a Facebook message or tweet away,” Drudy said. Drudy began a blog in 2013, and it has developed from a personal blog to featuring five other writers. The posts cover a wide range of topics ranging from body-image to eating around unfamiliar people. The blog is called Eating Disorders: A Life of Pursuit, and can be found on Wordpress.The blog started out as private so only Drudy could post and read on it. What began as a coping mechanism added its first two writers a year ago. The three other writers have been added over the past couple of months. Readers often reach out to Drudy and the other writers

through comments, messages, tweets, or posts. Eating Disorders: A Life of Pursuit has had over 3,000 visitors and thousands of views on its accompanying Facebook and Twitter. While the majority of the blog readers come from the United States, there are readers in United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, and Australia. “I hoped EDALOP would be an online resource center for encouraging, supporting and guiding readers, writers, those struggling with an eating disorder, family, friends, to live life to the full—one full of positive self-love, confidence and passion,” Drudy said. The writers are satisfied, but not content with the blog’s success yet. Drudy hopes to reach more and more countries as the numbers of posts increase. “I hope that EDALOP increases awareness and knowledge. It is time that everyone stops down-playing this deathly illness. Picking fun or simply saying “just eat” is not helping the problem,” Mapstone said. Both Mapstone and Drudy emphasized the importance of recovery for anyone suffering from an eating disorder, whether they are on campus or a follower of the blog. “If this week touches just one person’s heart, though, all of the planning over the last few months will be worth it,” Drudy said.

BY LAUREN GRIFFITH ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The semester is in full swing and midterms are just a few weeks away. These exams and projects are the finest excuses to provide an employer, someone you are dating (but not into), and even yourself, for being non-committed, as they are universally accepted by all. You may, however, want to reconsider the way by which you manage your time. Studies show that those who make time to exercise feel less stress and are more productive. The bulk of those who self-identify in this way possess college degrees, have upper-middle class incomes, don’t smoke, and declare their alcohol consumption as “light”. As I was explaining the facts of this study to some undergrad students, I was presented with a rebuttal that I had heard before with some of my private clients. The argument is that most of the mentioned characteristics are being presented in reverse, meaning that the wealth of these individuals (or their parents before them) allows them to complete college, be happy, and even make time to exercise. If you have ever heard the expression “What came first, the chicken or the egg?”, this would be “What came first, the wealth or the health?”. In short, fitness is part of a positive cycle. Eating good foods make it easier to perform, a good workout makes you tired at night, which makes you energized in the morning, and repeat. Naturally, whatever

phase of your career you are in will benefit on a daily basis. Still, there are the cynics, dismissing me as preachy. Rather than lose people’s interest with tricky medical lingo and psychological/motivational academic articles, I share my experience in Los Angeles. L.A. is a city with more jackpot winners than Las Vegas. Here, people earn multi-million dollar paychecks for what most of us consider hobbies. But whether it’s the actor, musician, or off-season athlete, there is an unfortunate irony within the trade, and that is the abrupt career lifespan. Actors/actresses are just considered less appealing after 40, musicians either go out of style or die after 6 or 7 good years, and athletes age, becoming very ordinary in their mid 30’s. I put this out there first, because I am about to use them as prime examples. You can argue that they started rich, but I will argue that their initial career does not sustain their lifestyle. Take Dr. Dre, who began to visit our gym the same year he launched the Beats headphone line which has now made him richer than any music deal he’s ever had. I got friendly with his trainer who quickly explained to me that there was virtually no partying with a 2011 Dr. Dre - this was an executive. He rose at 6am, worked out at 7am, and planted himself in his office at 8:45, before his slacker staff got in. The same story holds true for Steven Tyler, who takes a trainer around the

globe. In his early 60’s, the workouts are not overwhelming, but help center the multi-faceted singer, entrepreneur, and TV talent judge to start every day clear and focused on the tasks at hand. A popular overweight comic, who I will keep anonymous once told me that he loved coming to the gym daily (even if he went right for pizza afterward), because it was either that, or “keep doing coke all night and writing garbage”. The reason I use entertainers is because they usually go dead broke, or dead period. The one’s who cut back on the booze and turn up the treadmill are the ones who launch beverage companies, move from acting into directing or producing (double, triple incomes), or even find success in chain restaurants or car dealerships (popular with retired athletes). Imagine having to make decisions every hour of every day, the outcome of which determines not only if you remain in your mansion, but if dozens of people continue to work with and for you. Just the thought of it is enough to induce a panic attack and yet hundreds of men and women in Los Angeles, New York, D.C., and elsewhere rise every morning eager to lead. Imagine what a good night’s rest and a morning jog might do for your GPA.

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Smoke + Mirrors – Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons has dropped their sophomore album, “Smoke + Mirrors,” and when you think back to the impact they had in the pop/rock world with their first album, it is hard to imagine that they will provide the same pop. The first album did not receive very high reviews among critics but the song “Radioactive” broke chart records when it hit its 77th straight week on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Though it never made it to number one, “Radioactive” hit its peak at number three and led to Imagine Dragons winning a few awards between 2013 and 2014. With that being said, what could Imagine Dragons put forth in their second album when we already know what to expect? My answer to this question: not much. I respect all music artists that spend time to work on their craft and put effort forth to make their fans happy so I do not want to come across as disrespectful to Imagine Dragons. The album “Smoke + Mirrors” provides the same ideas that their first album represented as far as lyricism and musical content. If you are someone who enjoys Imagine Dragons or music similar to them, you will obviously enjoy this album. If you do not like Imagine Dragons or music similar to them, I would not recommend that you listen to this album. After listening to each song, I have concluded that this album lacks a certain creative spark and is eerily similar to their first album, “Night Visions.” They try to keep their same sound of “big stadium rock” with a touch of pop hooks and harmonized tones and they do this fairly well. You can see a lot of this musical technique in their hit single “I Bet My Life.” This song has appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Imagine Dragons will be on tour in Pittsburgh in June and they have won a Grammy for best rock performance so it should be a good concert to see.

Average Critic Rating: 60/100My Rating: 60/100

BY DAN CARMICHAEL

True Romance – Estelle

Estelle’s first album debuted in 2004 but she did not break on to the scene until 2008 when she released her album “Shine” and signed to John Legend’s label. This album provided a popular sound and included a track featuring Kanye West entitled “American Boy.” From then on out it seemed like Estelle would be put on the map for life. Unfortunately, Estelle has not seen as much popularity as expected even though she has worked with many musical greats. “True Romance” is the fourth studio album released by Estelle and it is nice to listen to. Estelle has a great voice and the album provides good vibes. With that being said, this album lacks a certain sense of diversity in the R&B and Pop world. Upon becoming popular, Estelle was categorized as being similar to mainstream performers Adele and Amy Winehouse. This 12 track album, although quite calming, doesn’t separate Estelle from that distinction. The instrumentals provide for an easy listening experience mixed in with a popular generic sound. Nothing necessarily blew me away with this album but I would not be opposed to listening to it a few more times. I do not see this album being a chart topper nor do I think any songs will sneak their way onto the U.S. charts. I would only really recommend this album if you enjoy Estelle, relaxing tones, or a somewhat bland R&B style of music.

Average Critic Rating: 62/100My Rating: 60/100

Cal Times album of the week: Imagine Dragons and Estelle

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The Student Activities Board collaborated with Student Government and Underground Café for the fourth annual Spoken Word work shop and event on February 19. The event focuses on student’s who have a passion for writing and gives a special motivation to some of Cal U’s student leaders. Senior Rob O’Neill, SAB’s evening trips chair explained “It’s been really cool to see how more amazing each year’s event gets and it’s become something really special in honor of our friend, Garrick.” This year, the spoken word artist from Washington D.C., Drew Law led the work shop as well as performed at the Underground Café that evening. SAB first met Law at a booking conference in Lancaster, Pa last semester. Law made a connection with the students right away. Senior and SAB President, Dan Carmichael knew Law would be perfect for this year’s Spoken Word feature, “I had the chance to watch Drew perform a 15 minute set, a performance where tears were brought to my eyes as well as his eyes and that is when I knew he would come to Cal and give it his all.” Seven students attended the work shop in the new office suites located next to the Vulcan Theatre at 1 p.m. that day. The room was silent as each student wrote creatively and Law spit out motivational quotes and one-liners. Law finds his motivation from the people that he loves and them reminding him constantly who he is. His mom always made sure to encourage him to be creative and always let his

creativity show. Ever since he was three years old he loved performing, including doing the hammer dance in his living room. Law stepped up to the mic at Underground and explained why he loves to perform, “It’s because I have been moved and it’s like, how often do you actually get moved? Maybe once a month. And my favorite thing is to be moved and I like it so much that I write poems so I can move people.”Law convinced 77 college students to move to the front while sitting in the audience. The giant food court was silent as he performed poems about being overweight as a child, his mother who passed away a few years ago, his first true love and his favorite fast food restaurant Long John Silvers.

Annual spoken word event and workshop features Drew LawBY LINDSEY LEONARD In between poems he gave a shout out to Garrick Lackey,

a former Cal U student who passed away November 2013 in a car accident. Lackey encouraged the collaboration of student leaders to run the best possible Spoken Word event every year. He too loved to write and had a passion for poetry and literature, something he shared with the feature artist for the evening. “I think the thing for loss is that a lot of people are never going to know Garrick and what motivates me to write and the reason that I do write is so people will know these human beings that can’t speak for themselves anymore,” said Law. “When you write with that in mind, that his story needs to be told, that’s a motivating factor.”

On Wednesday, November 18, California University of Pennsylvania’s Women United welcomed about 50 students into Keystone Hall for their panel discussion, “50 Shades of Brown.” Panelists and audience members were asked to be honest and respectful in their answers as they gawked at the bluntness of the discussion. The event began with a provocative question, “Did you have a skin tone preference initially when dating?” followed by “Why or why not?” A woman with darker skin replied that she would rather have a relationship with a man of a lighter complexion so that her children would not be subject to the same racial bullying that she endured. A woman with lighter skin explained that she was more attracted to darker men because she feared that children with a “mixed” complexion would face discrimination from both people with both darker and lighter skin. Many students thought that dating

someone with a different skin tone than their own would elicit negative reactions from their families. The discussion shifted to stereotypes, asking panelists and audience members about their role in society. Audience members thought that more people stereotype because of social class than because of skin color. Graduate student Shawn McCoy mentioned that people sometimes are shocked to hear how intelligently he speaks. When someone tells him, “You speak so well,” they remind him of the racial stereotypes that still exist in modern society. A panelist said that she is often expected to be angry at work, an expectation that may be related to her skin tone. Although she comes to work with a positive attitude, people may ask, “Why don’t you get mad?” While there is nothing obviously cruel about the question, its undertones send a malicious

Women United hosts 50 shades of brown panel discussionBY CLAUDIA PEHOWIC

message. At the end of the discussion, the panelists concluded that neither lighternor darkertoned people appreciate the stereotypes; no one is winning. After the audience talked about racial stereotyping, the discussion shifted to remedies. Panelists advocated for self respect and love. Panelist Lamica Davenport, who is a senior radio and television major at Cal. U., added, “We bite because there is something unfulfilled within us.” She explained the importance of looking in the mirror and acknowledging your beauty, regardless of skin tone. Other panelists suggested that the way in which children are raised can change the future. Children who disregard today’s stereotypes will promote equality and understanding tomorrow, and every small effort matters.

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Why weight isn’t an issue in professional baseball BY JOSE NEGRON, SPORTS EDITOR

Athletes in any sport go through a ton of condition-ing to keep themselves in game ready shape. The off-season is one of the biggest times for athletes to continue their workout regimes and prep for the up-coming season. With the baseball season looming, players have reported to Spring Training and clubs have begun their quest for a World Series Champion-ship. However, as the players begin to get back into baseball form, some might look a little different from last year. One player that will look somewhat familiar when it comes to a physical frame is New York Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia. The former ace, who has come off of two consecutive seasons with rough results, lost weight going into last season. Some scouts thought that this decrease in weight directly correlated to Sabathia’s poor results on the mound. Though the loss in weight had to do with a personal decision, Sabathia made another personal decision as he arrived at Yankees camp. The left-hand-er showed up weighing 305 pounds, but it seems that this was a purposeful move.

Hopefully this is a move that will only help Sabathia regain his stellar form, however, it is yet to be seen whether or not this was exactly the problem. Sabathia is an aging star, who has pitched a ton of innings in his illustrious career. I guess we’ll all just have to wait and see if this raise in weight will also help Sabathia raise some of his numbers in 2015. Weight has not only been a story in Sabathia’s case, but in other player’s cases as well. There are many big players in the Major Leagues with Texas Rangers First Baseman Prince Fielder and Boston Red Sox Third Baseman Pablo Sandoval being two names that come to mind. Weight might be an issue in some sports when it comes to training and staying in shape, but I don’t think it’s in huge factor in the cases of these three individuals. Fielder, who was injured for most of his first season with the Texas Rangers, is one of the most feared pow-er hitters in all of baseball. He has strength and is ex-tremely effective playing the first base position. He is a five-time all star and before an injury that sidelined him last season, he played in 547 consecutive games, a feat that is extremely difficult to attain. He’s showed off

his power at multiple Home Run Derby appearances, winning the event twice. Aside from his power, Fielder has also been known as a clutch hitter, coming up big in huge situations for his club. Sandoval, who just signed a five-year contract worth $95 million, was recently criticized after pictures were snapped of him looking a little overweight. He is another player who should be left alone about his weight. Boston fans should be thrilled that they inked the man known as “ Kung Fu Panda.” The guy can flat out rake and is a proven winner. He is a three-time World Series champion and is coming off of one of the most impressive postseason performances in history when he compiled a major league record 26 hits in a single postseason. One thing besides a heavy set that Sabathia, Fielder and Sandoval have in common is that they have a lot to prove in 2015. Sabathia looks to bounce back from two back-to-back disappointing campaigns, Fielder looks to come back from his injury, and Sandoval looks to prove himself to his new team. These three players are bound to prove that the heavy set guys are a force to reckon with in Major League Baseball.

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SHOULD STUDENTS GO TO CLASS IN COLD TEMPERATURES?Opinion Editor, Emily Geyer, gets students talking about recent weather issues

EMILY GEYER: Recently the area has

been dealing with below zero temperatures,

do you think that on days where the wind

chill is below twenty there should be a delay

for classes? If so why?

EMILY GEYER: There’s been a lot of days with temperatures below zero, have you had any trouble making it to campus due to the extreme cold and/or snow and ice that have accompanied it?

Vince Comini, senior business major:

“Yes, one day my car wouldn’t start when

I was at home visiting and I was trying to

get back to Cal. I also hate how the ice is

never taken care of on sidewalks and stuff.”

Shannon Harris, juinor biology pre-med major: “Yes, I do believe there should be a delay at the very least. With such low temperatures, students and facutly run a risk of frostbite on uncovered areas and other health issues. Unlike high school students, we have to walk from building to building to get to classes, and a lot of students are walking from in town. Depending where they’re walking from, and what building they’re walking to, this could take up to 20 minutes or so. If a high school has cancelled classes or delayed for such low temperatures, then there’s no reason universities should still hold normally scheduled classes.”

EMILY GEYER: Do you ever feel like

your health and/or personal safety are

at risk whenever Cal has classes and the

temperature is below freezing? Why?

Angela Regal, junior computer science major: “Yes, because I drive a rural route to school as a commuter, and on really cold days when the road treatments are no longer affective, I don’t feel safe driving to campus.”

EMILY GEYER: Do you think that the

university has taken student and faculty’s

health and wellness into consideration when

they don’t cancel or delay classes on days

that are below zero? Why or why not?

Michelle Daley, graduate elementary history major: “When the university is not closed or delayed when temperatures are extremely low, I don’t think that people’s safety is being taken into consideration. When temperatures are below zero I don’t believe that it’s safe for people to be outside walking from class to class.”

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM BATTLES ADVERSITY ON ROAD TO POSTSEASON

BY STETSON PROVANCE NEWS EDITOR

Senior Kaitlynn Fratz

Recently, California University of Pennsylvania hon-ored its 2004 national championship winning women’s basketball team by inducting that team’s head coach, Darcie Vincent, into its athletic Hall of Fame. Eleven years later, Cal U’s 2014-2015 women’s basketball team will begin their journey to bring the school its second national championship with the hope of honoring their late teammate. On January 18, forward Shanice Clark, a redshirt se-nior at the university, was found unresponsive in her Vulcan Village apartment. She was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Just a few hours before Clarks’s death, Cal U improved to 14-2 on the season with a road victory over conference rival Seton Hill. In an in-stant, a team riding an unbelievable high was forced to face an ultimate low. According to third year coach Jessica Strom, the after-math of the “very sudden and shocking” death of Clark created the toughest working environment of her life.

“This year has definitely been the most challenging for me as a coach,” Strom said. “Dealing with a tragedy like losing a player is something no coach is prepared for and there is really no correct way to handle the situation.” In the team’s first game after the tragedy, they lost 71-63 to fellow PSAC contender Gannon. For some teams, an outcome like this one could have signaled the beginning of the end of what was once a promis-ing season. However, Strom says the adverse circum-stances had the opposite effect. “These young ladies have done a remarkable job playing through this tragedy and have used basketball as an outlet,” Strom said. “They have been so strong and I can’t say enough about the toughness they have shown.” That intestinal fortitude was evidenced by the team’s subsequent eight game winning streak following the Gannon loss. Included in that streak, which moved the Lady Vulcans to 22-3 on the season, was a 75-46 road win over number five-ranked Indiana University of Pennsylvania. According to Strom and her players, the approach behind the team’s winning ways is personified by the habits of its three seniors. “The seniors have been great leaders for this team,” Strom said. “Their work ethic has shown younger play-ers how to bring energy every day. They have been vi-tal for us on and off the court.” On the court, senior guard Kaitlynn Fratz has led the Lady Vulcans charge down the stretch. Fratz, who is av-eraging around 13 points per game this season, scored 20 or more points four times during the Vulcans eight game winning streak. Fellow seniors Emma Mahady and Irina Kukolj also recorded multiple double digit scoring performances during the streak. As the team approaches PSAC tournament play, Strom and her staff cite the Lady Vulcan’s approach to basketball on a day-to-day basis as a huge advantage. “I think our team has been [and will continue to be] successful because they work hard day in and day out,” Strom said. “They come to practice ready to go and really push each other to get better. We have stayed focused and taken one game at a time, and to make a playoff run, we will just need to do more of the same.”

Irrespective of how the Vulcans perform in the PSAC tournament, the team will almost certainly earn a birth in the NCAA Division II tournament. According to Strom, a deep run in the tournament would be yet another testament to the character of the girls she coaches. “I think a deep run in the NCAA tournament would just show how hard this team works and how dedicat-ed they have been,” she said. “I would be really excited for this group to experience the thrill of a NCAA tour-nament because they deserve it.” But, no matter the end result of the Lady Vulcans season, Strom said the past year has reinforced her be-lief that a successful season isn’t always judged by how much you win. “It [Clark’s death] really put a lot of things into per-spective and was a harsh reality check,” Strom said. “[It showed that] rather than wins and losses, the most important thing in coaching is the relationships you build with these young people.”

Senior Irina Kukolj

After death of teammate, Lady Vulcans use basketball to create strong bond

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Marks looks to finish final basketball season in styleBY MATT HAGY STAFF WRITER

When a normal college basketball fan hears someone say “Louisville, Kentucky, “ they instantly think of the rich heritage of basketball that lies in the largest city in the State of Kentucky. They will think of names like Rick Pitino, Darrell Griffith, and the pride the city has in their Louisville Cardinals. But when a Cal basketball fans hears “Louisville, Kentucky” they will think of the one player on the roster that dons from Louisville, se-nior Arman Marks. In just two seasons, Marks has made a name for him-self on the Vulcan men’s basketball team by being known for his clutch scoring off the bench, becoming one of the best sixth men in the PSAC. “That’s been my calling these past two years here,” said Marks. “I just want to do anything it takes to win and this being my last year its been a blessing, but I needed to take a step back and realize how important everything Coach Brown wants me to do and com-plete it to the fullest extent.” After setting the single-season school record for three-pointers at Eastern High School in Kentucky, Marks began his collegiate career at James Madison in Virginia. At the division I program, Marks started three games his freshman year while appearing in 31 games and averaged 4.6 points as a true freshman. In his sec-ond year as a Duke, Marks’ playing time significantly dropped off as he only appeared in nine games while averaging 1.0 point per game. His sophomore season also included a Colonial Ath-letic Association tournament title and a NCAA tour-nament appearance that extended into the second round against Indiana where Marks entered the game for a small portion. After transferring to Cal U the next semester, Marks looked to make a huge stamp on the California program that has been rich in history since Bill Brown took over the program as head coach in 1996. “God has just blessed me with a happy go-lucky spir-it,” said Marks. “I loved meeting all the new people here at Cal, making friends, and getting to know the fans at Cal. It is truly a blessing.” Marks had an immediate impact on the Vulcans in his first season, which came in his first game against Shepherd, where he led the team with 21 points and six rebounds. For the season, Marks tied for third on the team in scoring with 10.3 points per game, while appearing in all of the Vulcans 27 contests and scoring in double figures 15 times. However, Marks finest hour

came in the final regular season finale on the road at Seton Hill. Needing a win to sneak into the final spot in the PSAC playoffs and being down by as much as 21 points in the first half to the Griffins, Marks cashed in one of the finest one-half performances in Vulcans recent memory. He scored 19 points, with 17 of them coming in the second half that helped spark a rally for the ages and gave California the final playoff spot in the PSAC. “The evolvement of my game here at Cal has a lot to do with Coach Brown,” said Marks. “It is phenomenal the things he knows. You can definitely tell he has some serious wisdom from his coaching career here.” In Marks second and final season at Cal U, the se-nior has appeared in every game and has averaged 9.7 points per game along with 4.9 rebounds a game. This past Saturday, the California community honored Marks, the lone senior on the 2014-15 Vulcans roster, with a stirring ceremony and made sure Cal U felt his presence in just two seasons. Marks in turn honored his team by scoring a game and season-high 24 points along with six rebounds against the first-place Gannon Golden Knights in a heartbreaking loss that ended in

overtime on Saturday. While Marks has made a big impact on the court, it is what Marks does off the court that is remarkable. Marks carries a very humble spirit that has drawn rave reviews from his head coach. “Arman has represented our University in great fash-ion with how he conducts himself,” said Head Coach Bill Brown. “His always positive spirit and influence on the people around him is going to make himself very successful in the future and we are going to miss Ar-man.” Though he leaves the program at the end of the sea-son, the journey is not complete for the senior from Louisville. With California once again fighting for the last playoff spot in the PSAC, the Vulcans will turn to their senior leader once again to see if he can finish his California Vulcans career in style. “I really have loved the support from the fans here at Cal,” Marks said. “When they make the Convocation Center loud, it means a lot to the team and I will defi-nitely show my thanks by how I end this season on the best note possible.”

Senior Arman Marks was honored during the Senior Night festivities prior to Saturday’s contest against the Gannon Golden Knights. Marks, the lone senior on the team, led all scorers with 24 points

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Cal Times Athlete SpotlightRichard Smith

Class: JuniorPosition: Forward Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio High School: Lutheran East The California University of Pennsylvania Men’s Basketball team has been known this season as having some of their main contributors be transfer students. Junior Richard Smith is one of those star transfer players that has made an immidiate impact for the Vulcans this year. Before beginning his collegiate basketball career, Smith played at Lutheran East and was named the team MVP. After his time at the high school basketball level, Smith played two seasons at Lakeland Community College in Ohio before transferring to Cal U this season. In his first year with the Vulcans, Smith has started in 25 of the team’s 27 games played. He is second on the Vulcans in scoring with a points per game average of 11.7 and scored a season high 25 points in a game against Clarion University in early December.

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