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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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Charred cars are pictured after a demonstration Saturday, Dec.1, 2018 in Paris. A protest against rising taxes and the high cost of living turned into a riot Saturday in Paris as police fired tear gas and water cannon in street battles with activists wearing the fluorescent yellow vests of a new movement.

The “City of Lights” in flames from civil unrest

James Rudolph, News Editor December 12, 2018

Over the past weekend, the city of Paris saw a violent protest that the city hasn’t seen in over years. Demonstrators wore yellow-vests, or gilets juanes, and protested a recent decision made by Emmanuel...

“Why I didn’t report it”

April Pfrogner, Cal Times Contributor December 12, 2018

One night, during the Fall semester of 2015, Madison Smith, freshman at California University of Pennsylvania, along with two classmates, headed off campus to a party. (Smith's name has been changed to...

That's All Folks: Thank you, Cal Times

That’s All Folks: Thank you, Cal Times

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor December 7, 2018

It’s hard to believe that my time with the Cal Times will be coming to an end in just a few short days. My involvement traces back to the first day of classes my freshman year where I somehow found my...

Netflix show 'Mindhunter' hosts open Casting Call on campus

Netflix show ‘Mindhunter’ hosts open Casting Call on campus

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor December 1, 2018

The first day back from Thanksgiving break brought returning students, as well as community members, a unique opportunity. Crew members from the Netflix series 'Mindhunter' presented background information...

WISE Students attend Women of Excellence Awards in Pittsburgh

WISE Students attend Women of Excellence Awards in Pittsburgh

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor December 1, 2018

Members of the Women in Sports and Events (WISE) organization on campus were able to attend the WISE Women of Excellence award ceremony in Pittsburgh on November, 29. Prior to the award ceremony, club...

Stephen Hillenburg, Creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, Passes Away at Age 57

Stephen Hillenburg, Creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, Passes Away at Age 57

Tom Caton, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

It was a very sad and solemn day for the residents of Bikini Bottom and the Nickelodeon family. Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the hit Nickelodeon series “SpongeBob SquarePants” has passed away...

A Life Full of Marvel and Imagination, Looking back on the life of Stan Lee

A Life Full of Marvel and Imagination, Looking back on the life of Stan Lee

James Rudolph, News Editor November 19, 2018

It is amazing to see how one man’s imagination in creating a world, filled with heroes, villains, and everything in-between, become one of the most powerful and inspirational forces of all time. The...

California's Inferno

California’s Inferno

James Rudolph, News Editor November 19, 2018

With fires that started last Thursday, the state of California is facing the worst wildfire in its history. The fire, dubbed The Camp Fire, burned through over 125,000 acres of land and is currently only...

The 2018 Midterm Election Results

The 2018 Midterm Election Results

James Rudolph, News Editor November 19, 2018

The 2018 Midterm elections turned out as one of the most exciting midterms in recent history. The Democrats gained seats in the house, gaining the majority, while the Republicans maintained control of...

Why Grad School is Important

Veonna King, Contributor November 19, 2018

On Nov 6 in the Natali Student Center in rooms 206 and 20,7 there was a new event being hosted. It was called, “why is graduate school is important?”  During this program, they take you through a...

Cal Times reporters interview Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein following the open forum in the Natali Performance Center on Oct. 25.

Chancellor Greenstein’s plan for the future

JAMES RUDOLPH and Angel Funk November 2, 2018

“What’s a nice guy like you doing in a place like this?” our new Chancellor jokingly asked. He answered his own question with explaining how he was looking for a place to really transform state higher-education...

Facing Hate, Pittsburgh Remains Strong

Facing Hate, Pittsburgh Remains Strong

James Rudolph, News Editor November 2, 2018

Pittsburgh was rocked this past Saturday by one of the most violent hate-crimes the city has ever seen.  At 9:50 a.m., a man armed with an AR-15 and handguns walked into the Tree of Life Synagogue...

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