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

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

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STAND members and Cal U students at Jubilee in February 2020.

Sitting down with STAND

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

This semester, campus involvement is looking different than it ever has. With everything being remote, students are participating in their clubs and organizations online through Zoom calls instead of meeting...

There is no word yet on whether Cal U will continue with online learning in the spring; however, the university may stand to lose some of their current students if they decide to continue with the online platform next semester.

No substitute for in-person learning

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

With half the semester over, several students at California University of Pennsylvania say that learning through Zoom isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be. “I did much better in classes when...

“…it challenges the relationship because we are unable to meet in person and have that in-person bond.”

Peer mentoring protégés during a pandemic

Christine Jones, Contributor October 28, 2020

Not knowing where to go, or who to go to can leave students unsure when first arriving to campus at the beginning of the semester; especially in the middle of a pandemic. The California University of...

Remote influence over campus news

Kortnie Gould, Contributor October 28, 2020

The majority of the California University of Pennsylvania’s population has not stepped foot on campus since the beginning of spring break 2020, but campus news has not ceased to persist. Neither has...

Nicolette Tartler (middle), Member of SAB, hosting a Zoom meeting with other fellow SAB members

Speaking to Club Presidents

Megan Schimp, Contributor October 26, 2020

Every other Thursday at 5 p.m. Nicolette Tartler conducts a meeting for the Students Activity Board at California University of Pennsylvania. She is no longer walking into the Vulcan Theatre with the rest...

Coping in quarantine looks different for everyone. Here are three stories of life amidst a pandemic

Mini quarantine narratives 

Kortnie Gould, Contributor October 25, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic made its way to the United States this summer, the months of quarantine that followed altered the lives of civilians across the country. Three Washington County residents experienced...

GSS members pose with works of art made at their 'Paint & Sip' event during late February.

Virtual service and friendship with Gamma Sigma Sigma  

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

Clubs and organizations at California University of Pennsylvania are all adapting to the changes brought onto them by COVID-19. Organizations that tend to do several service projects each semester are...

Screenshot of "Balancing Act 2020: The Struggle is Real" speakers.

Combatting Zoom fatigue during an online semester

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

While Zoom enables students to learn remotely this semester at California University of Pennsylvania, there are downsides to the new classroom environment – Zoom fatigue.  “We as humans, tend to...

Geraldine M. Jones, president, California University of Pennsylvania

President Geraldine Jones Receives Jennie A. Carter Award

Tom Caton, Editor in Chief October 22, 2020

Geraldine Jones, president of California University of Pennsylvania, was brought to tears after receiving the Jennie A. Carter award on Oct. 8, as she was virtually surrounded by other Cal U faculty, friends,...

Workers in the food section of the Sheetz convenience store in Brownsville Pa. during the grand opening on Aug. 29, 2019.

Students juggle work, classes and homework to pay for textbooks, rent, tuition, food and more

Megan Schimp, Contributor October 22, 2020

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, Cal U senior Molly Elliot wakes up and goes to class. She works through the day attending online classes until 3:15 p.m. and then leaves to go to work for the...

Final DebateWatch Event Oct. 22

Final DebateWatch Event Oct. 22

Cal U Communications October 20, 2020

Cal U faculty, staff and students are invited to watch the final president debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, which is scheduled to be held 9-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct....

Aerial shot of the Cal U clock tower and Old Main

85 faculty members face layoffs for unclear reasons: APSCUF

Hannah Wyman, News Editor October 14, 2020

While faculty are working hard to help students learn virtually, at the same time many are worried over the constant threat of their jobs. This past June, around 85 Cal U faculty were projected to lose...

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