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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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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...

Feverish tweets on flu shots 

Johanna Eisel, Contributor October 14, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is receiving backlash from anti-vaccinators on their tweet to have all Pennsylvanians vaccinated for the upcoming flu season.   All the followers that...

(L-R): Students Bailey Westfall, club president, Amanda Andrews, McKenna Ferris and Maria Dovshek, club vice president, at the 2019 Relay for Life event.

Relay for Life organizers continue to spread awareness from home

Alexandra Paes, Staff Writer October 14, 2020

The Relay for Life organization at California University refuses to let distance learning stop them from spreading their awareness message to the public. Cal U’s chapter of Relay for Life is sponsored...

Chancellor Greenstein addresses an audience of over 250 participant over Zoom on the topic of the proposed integration.

Chancellor’s virtual visit ends with more questions than answers

Hannah Wyman, News Writer October 7, 2020

Chancellor Dan Greenstein’s virtual visit to discuss the merger of Cal U, Edinboro University and Clarion University left faculty and students with more questions than answers on the impact on programs,...

Cal U professors find it hard to connect with students and ensure quality education over Zoom.

The other side of the screen: Cal U professors and their experience teaching via Zoom

Megan Schimp, Contributor October 7, 2020

Every morning, California University professors start their classes by logging onto their computer and signing into Zoom. Rather than seeing students come into a physical classroom, professors watch as...

The first 2020 presidential debate took place in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29.

Wavering confidence: students react to first 2020 presidential debate

Johanna Eisel, Contributor October 7, 2020

In lieu of the first presidential debate, held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, many students at California University of Pennsylvania, Cal U, are expressing concerns about the next president to be elected.  Between...

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Chris Lisle, Staff Writer October 7, 2020

Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, otherwise known as the “Notorious RBG,” passed away on Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 87 due to pancreatic cancer complications. Ginsburg was a trailblazer...

Read creative works, journalism pieces, photography, and more at https://www.thevulcanwriters.com/.

The Inkwell is seeking writers, creators, and artists

Cal U’s literary magazine, The Inkwell, will have another issue that is being put together this semester. It has been released every three years, with the first year being in 2005 and the most recent...

Old Main Hall, California University of Pennsylvania

Remote, face-to-face, or hybrid format during the pandemic? What the universities surrounding Cal U are doing this fall

Veonna King, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

Updated Oct. 1, 2020 Art Institute of Pittsburgh http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh/ The Art Institute is working remotely this semester. 420 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Butler...

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