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

Cal Times

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

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Nick Barilla performs at Underground Cafe on Oct. 12.

Nick Barilla returns to Cal U, Underground

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief October 18, 2017

Nick Barilla has always loved music. Whenever he came to California University of Pennsylvania, he wanted an outlet to be able to showcase his love for music. A pianist, guitarist, singer and songwriter,...

The 2017 Homecoming Court with Blaze.

2017 Homecoming Court Announced

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor October 10, 2017

The Homecoming Week festivities are in full swing on campus. This morning the 2017 Homecoming Court was announced. Eleven women and six men anxiously awaited to hear if their name would be called...

Student Activities Board members with the cast of BATSU! Japanese Game Show following the show.

Funny Freaking Friday: BATSU!

Samantha Paar, Contributor October 9, 2017

Japanese pop-culture is something Americans have always seemed to take an interest in. From anime to sushi, America’s youth loves it. Therefore, it was no surprise to see a ton of California University...

 Avery Grant plays Leah and DJ Miller is Bobby in “Bobby’s Ballet Lesson.”

Cal U Theatre opens season with ‘An Evening of Creativity’

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017

The Cal U Theatre department is kicking off their season tonight with "An Evening of Creativity." This show began last year in replacement of "An Evening of One Acts" to showcase a variety of talents...

Nav the Poet Comes to Cal U

Nav the Poet Comes to Cal U

Brad Britvich, Contributor September 22, 2017

On Wednesday, the Student Activities Board welcomed Nav the Poet to California University of Pennsylvania. Nav is a spoken-word poet who writes poems concerning his life, his father and his Sikh faith. Wearing...

T. Murph performs a comedy sketch routine at the Vulcan Theater on Friday, Sept. 8. The event was sponsored by S.A.B.

Funny Freaking Friday: T. Murph

Sam Paar, Contributor September 12, 2017

Who in their life hasn’t stopped and thought to themselves, “Wow, I should be a comedian!?” While most of the time such a comment is made at the lunch table or a party where you’re getting plenty...

The team of Editors and our Director of Publications, (from left) Jeff Helsel, Danny Beeck, Jessica Crosson, Mari Boyle, Rachael McKriger and James Rudolph.

Meet the 2017-18 Editors

Cal Times Editorial Staff August 31, 2017

It's a brand new school year and we want to make sure you know who is working on each section of the Cal Times! We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit about our editors.   Rachael...

Photo of Macklemore courtesy of Fiona Goodall/Getty Images.

Upcoming concerts to see this fall semester

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief August 11, 2017

There are plenty of musicians coming to the Pittsburgh area this fall semester. Pittsburgh is roughly an hour drive from the California University of Pennsylvania campus - if you're not counting the...

Life after college:  Experience matters when pursuing a media career, and Cal U's television station provided me with plenty of opportunities

Life after college: Experience matters when pursuing a media career, and Cal U’s television station provided me with plenty of opportunities

Fred Findley June 29, 2017

About half-way through college, most students realize that sooner or later it will be time to figure out what their plan is for life after college. During my undergraduate years I was pretty confident...

Cal U celebrates Earth Day

Cal U celebrates Earth Day

Kena Dunn, Contributor May 2, 2017

California University of Pennsylvania celebrated Earth Day with lots of exciting events reminding students to appreciate and take care of the earth. Saturday, AVI held a picnic, which was moved inside...

Members of Sigma Kappa begin building their igloo for the "Cardboard City" event.

Cal U students create cardboard cities

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief April 26, 2017

On the turf outside of the Natali Student Center, on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania, students in various clubs or Greek life took part in the "Cardboard City" building event. The...

Rachel Michaels presents Katelyn Kendra with the Options @ Cal U award.

Students recognized at annual Student Affairs luncheon

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief April 26, 2017

Numerous students were recognized for their leadership abilities and qualities at the annual Student Affairs Luncheon for Outstanding Leaders on Tuesday at California University of Pennsylvania. The...

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