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The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

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She Kills Monsters, the spring play by the PennWest California Theatre

PennWest Cal Theater to Present Spring Play

Anna Hohowski, Editor February 16, 2024

The PennWest California Theater Department is preparing to set the stage for a drama-comedy to kick off the spring semester.  “She Kills Monsters” will take viewers on a journey through fantasy role-playing...

PennWest California students at the SAB event on Wednesday, Feb. 14

Student Activities Board Offers Silent Disco, Stuff a Buddy, in Natali Rotunda

Andrew Havens, News/Reviews Editor February 16, 2024

The Natali Student Center saw a red and white takeover on Wednesday, Feb. 14th. The Student Activities Board was quickly running out of unstuffed animals to give out, but students still seemed eager...

Super Bowl LVIII: Recap and Highlights

Super Bowl LVIII: Recap and Highlights

Jessica Wheeler, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

"I ain't gonna lie man, I caught that pass and I blacked out,” Mecole Hardman said during a postgame interview.  “I didn't know what was going on until I saw Pat running to me, and I was like, 'Oh,...

Taylor Swift performing at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA in 2023.

Grammy Awards 2024: Takeaways from Music’s Biggest Night

Jessica Wheeler, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

The 66th annual Grammy Awards were held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles last Sunday night, Feb 4. It was a great night for women as Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Billie Eilish, Lainey Wilson, and...

PennWest California Student, Nikkisha Thompson, in the ESports Zone

PennWest Cal ESports Team Ready to Press Start on 2024

Andrew Havens, News/Reviews Editor February 2, 2024

Thomas Hasbrouck gives all of the credit to those around him, but as he puts it, he "lit the fuse". PennWest ESports all started after the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation noticed something puzzling:...

Dr. Amanda Seader (Class of '13) and Mr. Brutus Seader

Local Dog, Mr. Brutus, Travels the Country in Style with CalU Alumnus

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2023

Mr. Brutus Seader is a 12-year-old German Shepherd. Brutus was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan and trained for over a year and a half to become a seeing eye dog for Leader Dogs for the Blind. While he...

Time for a Merry Good Scare at Haunted Hills Estate

Deck the Halls with Bows of Horror

Jonathan Sakaguchi, Sports Editor December 8, 2023

December is here, which means freezing air, snow, bright colored decorations, and classic holiday traditions and TV shows. People are fearing Jack Frost, Old Man Winter, and the visiting in-laws for the...

Justin Bonitz

Justin Bonitz: The Journey to Fame and Performing at Preserving Underground

Michael Vinsick, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Preserving Underground is a well-known venue where many growing artists and bands have difficulty getting a chance to perform, but Justin Bonitz and his band, Tallah, performed an exciting show on September...

PennWest California's Choir Presents their Fall Concert

PennWest California Choir’s Fall Concert

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Old Main Chapel, several members of PennWest California's Choir will take to the stage for their Fall Concert. The Washington County Orchestra will be preforming with...

PennWest California's Theatre Department's Musical

PennWest California’s Musical Takes Center Stage

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

Be sure to get a ticket to PennWest California's first musical of the year. Showtimes are Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. PennWest California...

Monster Mash in the Natali Performance Center on Nov. 2

Monster Mash Extravaganza at PennWest California

Anna Hohowski, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

On Nov. 2, students flocked to the Natali Performance Center, illuminated by a purple glow and adorned with spider webs and caution tape at the entrance, for one final Halloween celebration.  PennWest...

Jonathan Sakaguchi and Casey Hampton at the Steelers Cook Off

Cooking to a Championship

Jonathan Sakaguchi, Sports Editor November 3, 2023

https://www.caltimes.org/10271/showcase/steelers-tailgreatness-cook-off-semifinals/ In case you missed how I got here, check out the story above.  But long story short, I submitted a burger recipe...

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