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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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Cal U presents “Gooserumps: Goosed Up Tales and Fables Gone Wrong

Grace Strait, Contributor December 9, 2020

Every year, the California University of Pennsylvania Theatre puts together a First-Year Show. This show is made specifically for the first years at the university. Only first years, either freshmen or...

"Dream Big," a graduation cap decorated and worn by Alaina Ross '16 at California University of Pennsylvania's 183rd Undergraduate Commencement ceremony, Convocation Center, Dec. 17, 2016.

Seniors fear COVID-19 outcomes

Alexandra Paes, Staff Writer December 9, 2020

The overflow of career fairs, hiring ads and internship programs typically signals the start of hiring for newly graduated college students. However, with the pandemic taking an unexpected turn towards...

"NoRILLA" is shaking things up at The Village

“NoRILLA” is shaking things up at The Village

The Village at Liberty Street December 9, 2020

NORILLA learning platforms are live at The Village at Liberty Street and at the Rutledge Institute on the California University of Pennsylvania’s campus.  NoRILLA (Novel Research-based Intelligent Lifelong...

Aerial image of Dixon Hall and Louis L. Manderino Library of California University of Pennsylvania.

Cal U students reflect on fall 2020 and look toward spring 2021

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer December 2, 2020

With the end of the semester quickly approaching, students are submitting the last of their assignments and preparing for finals week. This is the first time Cal U students have experienced a fully online...

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Final Preparations for Cal U’s Literary Magazine

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer December 2, 2020

As the Inkwell staff wrap up the finishing touches for this year’s literary magazine, California University of Pennsylvania’s student editors discuss what their aspirations were for this year’s magazine. “I...

WCONA LIVE! Streams on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. EST.

WCONA LIVE! for readers and writers

Kortnie Gould, Contributor December 2, 2020

Every Thursday night at 8 p.m., the Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia holds a livestream that features new authors, and it is accessible to the public through Facebook. WCONA LIVE! has been active...

Yellow dots mark the spots for proper social distancing as travelers line up to board an Amtrak train , Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in New York's Penn Station.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged New Yorkers to just say no to Thanksgiving gatherings to help reduce COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, which he said are rising at a dangerous level.

Students and faculty face changes to Thanksgiving traditions

Hannah Kurtzhal, Staff Writer November 25, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families’ plans have had to change for the holiday season. Many Cal U classmates and professors are going to make the best out of a bad situation.  Despite all that...

“I think the office of student disabilities is doing a pretty good job considering everything that is going on,”  said Kurtzhal.

How is Cal U’s Office for Students with Disabilities accommodating students remotely? 

Veonna King, Staff Writer November 23, 2020

The Office for Students Disabilities (OSD) has been ensuring students with disabilities are able to succeed academically. OSD offers a number of services ranging from note-takers, test accommodations,...

A student walking down the hallway of the Health Center located in Carter Hall. (Jan. 2020)

Health Center Changes; No more walk-in appointments for now

Josalyn Miller, Contributor November 18, 2020

The Health Center at California University of Pennsylvania has undergone new procedures to prevent the start or spread of the coronavirus. In previous semesters before the virus, the students were able...

The Cal U Choir (photo courtesy of Cal U website, c. 2019)

Singing via Zoom; University Choir Members express what they have done this semester despite the pandemic

Tom Caton, Editor in Chief November 18, 2020

Thomas Scheidler, president of the university choir, calls this semester odd since the music room where the choir would meet almost daily has sat vacant for months now. Scheidler is one of many students...

“The pandemic definitely makes it harder to balance school and work,” said Smitley.

Cal U Students Donning Multiple Hats

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

With the coronavirus still in swing, multiple students at Cal U say that they are worried when they log off after a day of Zoom classes and head to work to serve the public. “My job was like at least...

UHP to host annual Sundaes and Sounds event

UHP to host annual Sundaes and Sounds event

University Honors Program November 11, 2020

Sundaes and Sounds November 18th, 2020 at 6 P.M.   Join us on Wednesday for Sundaes and Sounds, where we will have a virtual listening party, trivia and an informational session about the honors...

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