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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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Junior Maria Dovshek, a resident of Scenery Hill, Pa. and student member of the California University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees, joins voters across the U.S. on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020.

Cal U students share opinions on the 2020 presidential election

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

Millions of Americans have participated in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The race has been incredibly close with Joe Biden only needing a total of six electoral votes to claim a victory, as of Nov....

Honors recognition for transfer students

Honors recognition for transfer students

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

With just weeks until fall graduation, transfer students at California University of Pennsylvania speak out against Cal U’s policy for rewarding transfer students with honors and cords at graduation. In...

Andie Grossman fills out her ballot before delivering it to a San Francisco Department of Elections voting center in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

First-time voters at Cal U and surrounding region discuss motivations for casting ballots in 2020 election

Kortnie Gould, Contributor November 4, 2020

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, millions of Americans across the country will vote in the 2020 presidential election. Among them will be a new generation of voters who are exercising their right to vote for the first...

Old Main, California University of Pennsylvania.

California University of Pennsylvania to offer classes on campus this spring

Cal U Communications November 4, 2020

California University of Pennsylvania is prepared to “level up” and offer on-campus courses when the spring semester begins. The University announced today that it expects to offer about 50% of...

Aerial view of the unused Vulcan Parking Garage on Cal U's campus.

Vulcan parking garage to see repairs

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

After about four years of being shut down due to safety hazards, the Vulcan Parking Garage is finally set to start undergoing repairs. Some students and faculty look forward to seeing how they will benefit...

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in young people.

Infection rates rise to April’s numbers

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

In a press release on Oct. 28, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said that the daily increase in coronavirus cases was similar to the number of cases back in April 2020. Of the people infected, 19-24-year-olds...

Adult Skills for Students

Adult Skills for Students

Alexandra Paes, Contributor November 4, 2020

Becoming an adult is not something that happens naturally, instead it is a transition that is made through a combination of life lessons, teachings, and experiences. The California University of Pennsylvania...

Hosted every other Mondays at 1 p.m., the BLM listening circle will take place on November 9.

Cal U hosts a virtual Black Lives Matter listening circle 

Veonna King, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

Cal U’s student affairs diversity committee is hosting a Black Lives Matter Listening circle. This virtual listening circle gives students a chance to reflect, speak and listen to each other about the...

 Cal U students after voting at the polling place in California Borough on U.S. Election Day, Nov. 8, 2016.

Gen Z looking for presidential election to be a “step in the right direction”

Hannah Wyman, News Editor October 28, 2020

In a historic 2020 election, young voters hold much political power over deciding America’s next president. One in 10 eligible voters are members of Generation Z, born after 1996, according to Pew Research...

Student Government President Amanda Considine talks to Tom about Student Appreciation week on his show "Caton's Corner."

Student Appreciation Week Details

Tom Caton, Editor in Chief October 28, 2020

Amanda Considine, current president of the Student Government Association at California University of Pennsylvania, knows how difficult it has been the last several months amidst the ongoing pandemic....

“All Rite-Aid pharmacists are certified immunizers,” said Chris Savarese, spokesperson for Rite Aid. “No appointment needed, come right on in.”

What to do if you missed Cal U’s annual flu shot clinic

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

There’s still time to get the annual flu vaccination, even if you missed the flu shot clinics hosted by California University of Pennsylvania’s student wellness center. Cal U normally hosts five...

“Reach out if you are looking for assistance or struggling, there is no shame in asking for help."

Things to know about Cal U’s counseling center and virtual support

Veonna King, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

The Student Health Center on the ground floor of Carter Hall is handled alongside the counseling center. Rachel Michaels, director of student wellness, is the person to contact for students who are looking...

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