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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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PennWest Cal Theater Presents: The SpongeBob Musical

PennWest Cal Theater Presents: The SpongeBob Musical

Anna Hohowski, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2024

This fall, PennWest Cal Theater will take viewers on a journey to the beloved underwater world, bringing Bikini Bottom to life in Steele Hall. This weekend, the PennWest California Theater Department invites...

Vulcans Volleyball Ends Season with Loss

Vulcans Volleyball Ends Season with Loss

Owen Haluska, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 15, the Vulcans (3-20, 0-14) hosted the Gannon Golden Knights (20-6, 12-1) at the Convocation Center. This was the last game of the season for the Vulcans, and they faced a tough task playing...

Seneca Dancers Bring Tradition to Life at PennWest California

Seneca Dancers Bring Tradition to Life at PennWest California

Sydney DeCurtis, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Members of the Allegany River Seneca Dancers visited PennWest California this past Monday as their last stop of the three campuses as part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office’s mission to...

Men's Basketball Overcomes the Penn State-Fayette Lions

Men’s Basketball Overcomes the Penn State-Fayette Lions

Braxton Turner, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Vulcans faced the Penn State-Fayette Lions, coming out on top 115-76. The matchup between the two teams is more of a friendly crosstown rivalry, as the Penn-State Fayette Lions...

"Transitional Objects of Understanding" is on Display in the Manderino Library

“Transitional Objects of Understanding” is on Display in the Manderino Library

Sydney DeCurtis, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

PennWest students can experience the work of artist Renée Zettle-Sterling at the Manderino Library Gallery located on the California campus until December 2. "Transitional Objects of Understanding," located...

Inside Clown Bar: A Journey Into the Dark World of Clown Crime

Inside Clown Bar: A Journey Into the Dark World of Clown Crime

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

In a twisted, noir-inspired world where clowns aren’t just entertainers but underworld figures, Clown Bar immerses audiences into a realm of intrigue, betrayal, and humor. Directed by John Paul Staszel...

Women's Basketball Falls Short to the Bowie State Bulldogs

Women’s Basketball Falls Short to the Bowie State Bulldogs

Braxton Turner, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

On Nov. 9, Women’s basketball, in their home opener, fell to the Bowie State Bulldogs 53-60. The Vulcans move to 2-1—a tough loss considering the high expectations placed on them this year. California...

Mechatronics engineering major at PennWest California wins Keeper of the Flame award

Mechatronics engineering major at PennWest California wins Keeper of the Flame award

Nikkisha Thompson and Faith Mukora, Staff Writers November 8, 2024

Mechatronics Engineering major Kyle Bennett won this year’s Keeper of the Flame Award for his commitment to make those around him feel included and supported. The senior, who also minors in Graphic...

Pennsylvania's Electoral Shift: Trump Clinches Victory

Pennsylvania’s Electoral Shift: Trump Clinches Victory

Jessica Wheeler, News Editor November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump declared victory here in Pennsylvania, a key battleground in the presidential race. The Associated Press officially announced Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris...

Open Studio at PennWest

Open Studio at PennWest

Sydney DeCurtis, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

PennWest students and faculty now have the opportunity to produce, record, and mix original music with Gallagher Studio.   Gregory Davis, Associate Professor of Music at PennWest, is hosting an open...

Monster Mash: A Campus Halloween Celebration Brings Students Together

Monster Mash: A Campus Halloween Celebration Brings Students Together

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The annual Monster Mash event transformed PennWest California’s Performance Center, located in the Natali Student Center, into a Halloween haven, filled with spooky festivities and collaborative energy....

The PennWest California freshman class at Welcome Weekend 2024

First-Year Seminar Reboot Aims to Ease Students’ Transition into College

Anna Hohowski, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2024

When PennWest California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses merged, first-year seminar classes offered at each university were halted. This fall semester, they were revived, with PennWest piloting 19 sections...

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