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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 California: Students React to Loan Debt Forgiveness

PennWest California: Students React to Loan Debt Forgiveness

Andrew Havens, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

On Aug. 24th, President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of $10,000 (and up to $20,000) of student debt for the approximately eight million American loan borrowers who qualify. The announcement, nicely...

Attendees at the Human Trafficking 101: Awareness and Education Seminar

Human Trafficking: Yes, it’s in Your Backyard

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2022

On Wednesday, Sept. 28. PennWest California students and staff had the opportunity to attend The Asservo Project: Human Trafficking 101 Education. The event was held in the South Wing of the Convocation...

PennWest Pantry in the Natali Student Center

PennWest Pantry Provides a New Ordering System

Avery Abersold, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

The PennWest Pantry, formally known as the CalU Cupboard, on the PennWest California campus is expanding accessibility as of September 8th, 2022 to even more students by creating an all-new online ordering...

Human Trafficking 101: Awareness and Education Seminar Info Flyer

Register Now for the Human Trafficking 101: Awareness and Education Seminar

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2022

Registration for The Human Trafficking 101: Awareness and Education Seminar ends Friday, Sept. 23. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the South Wing of the Convocation...

Image from Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 DEI Student Leadership Conference. PennWest California Students (from left) Astere Nshm, Jahneek Fant, Nyiah Alderman, Anai'ya Jones, Alexis Wright, Darrek Harshberger, Bria Allen, Savannah Dorsey, Brandon Hebda, Adam Luther, and Sarah Seader.

Cal Students Attend the 1st Annual DEI Student Leadership Conference

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2022

On Saturday, Sept. 10, several California students traveled to PennWest Edinboro for the first annual PennWest DEI Student Leadership Conference. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion based conference had...

Vulcans Quarterback, Noah Mitchell, broke the university's passing touchdown record.

Throwing for History

Jonathan Sakaguchi, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

At the season opener, the California Vulcans took on the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons in a classic football rivalry of two old regional foes that kicked off the season once again. Those who are lucky...

Items collected during the School Supply Drive hosted by BSU, Women United, and AKA's-Kappa Beta Chapter.

School Supply Drive a Campus Wide Success

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2022

As part of National Back to School Month, The Black Student Union, Women United, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated-Kappa Beta Chapter hosted a school supply drive on PennWest California’s campus...

SI and Peer Mentoring's 80s Roller Skating event.

Despite the Rain, 80s Themed Skating Night Rolls On at PennWest CAL

Andrew Havens, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

The SI and Peer Mentoring Department teamed up with Neon Entertainment on Tuesday, August 30, to bring a 1980s themed Roller Skating event to the PennWest California campus, drawing the attention of some...

Image from Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 SGA Meeting. PennWest Administration (from left) VP Larry Sebek, Tony Mauro, Dr. Fenske, and Dr. Dale.

Dr. Dale Visits PennWest California’s First Student Government Meeting

Sarah Seader, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2022

Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, the founding president of Pennsylvania Western University; Dr. Susanne Fenske, Senior Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Affairs; Tony Mauro, Vice President...

Image from the Thursday, April 28th, event. (From left) far left Cal U professor Anthony Carlisle, then Howard university professor Cindy Spencer, and rapper KRS One.

Annual Hip Hop Conference Returns to Cal U

Andrew Havens, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

The title of Expression, Community, Wellness, & New Frontiers, according to Edmonds, covers all issues facing the Hip Hop community today, including mental health: "Hip Hop has always been at the forefront",...

Students browsing a selection of free items at the Free Market Festival on April 19, 2022.

Cal U Cupboard Hosts the Free Market Festival

Andrew Havens, Staff Writer April 21, 2022

On April 19, the Cal U Cupboard hosted the Free Market Festival as a part of Student Appreciation Week. Originally part of a spring-cleaning drive, director of the Center for Volunteer Programs and Service...

Dwayne Haskins, Getty Images, 2021.

Football players mourn the loss of Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins

Jonathan Sakaguchi, Staff Writer April 15, 2022

Pittsburgh Steeler Dwayne Haskins, 24, died after being hit by a truck along a South Florida highway on his way to the airport. He was spending the weekend with his new teammate and fellow quarterback,...

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