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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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Photo from Washington D.C. during the March for Our Lives protes courtesy of Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press.

Student voices heard during March for Our Lives protests

Sam Paar, Staff Writer April 9, 2018

A generation can only be pushed so far until something snaps, until the group makes a decision to revolt against injustice, violence and corruption. Unfortunately for the young students at Marjory Stoneman...

A message from the CFO of SAI on the budget

A message from the CFO of SAI on the budget

Leigh Ann Lincoln, CFO of SAI April 3, 2018

The task of dividing up nearly one million dollars amongst student clubs and organizations is not an easy one.  How can you compare clubs when each is unique in its own way? How do you decide to give...

Front row, from left to right: Aubrey Brown, Rachael McKriger and Angel Funk. Second row, from left to right: Dr. Anthony Carlisle, James Rudolph and Jeff Helsel

Cal U SPJ chapter attends regional conference at Point Park

Rachael Kriger, Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2018

Members of the Society of Professional Journalists made the short drive to Pittsburgh on March 9-10 for the annual SPJ Region Four Conference. The Society of Professional Journalists is a national club,...

Photo of students from Maryland attend a rally in opposition to the NRA. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

Pleas for action rise after Parkland school shooting

Rachael Kriger, Editor-In-Chief February 28, 2018

School shootings have become all-too common for schools in the United States. Another instance of mass genocide occurred on Feb. 14 at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 students...

PA-18 Candidates race for special U.S. House seat

PA-18 Candidates race for special U.S. House seat

Cameron King, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

The resignation of Pennsylvania Congressman Tim Murphy, a republican, late last year sparked a viscous race for both Democrats and Republicans to rush in filing the empty seat lying in Pennsylvania’s...

The Harlem Globetrotters lead the audience in the YMCA.

Harlem Globetrotters take over Cal U

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor February 13, 2018

On Wednesday, February 7, the Harlem Globetrotters took over the Convocation Center on California University of Pennsylvania’s campus. Both members of the Cal U community as well as the general public...

Time's Up: A resource and safe haven for women

Time’s Up: A resource and safe haven for women

Angel Funk, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

Following several claims of sexual misconduct from women that have worked with Harvey Weinstein, 140+ women in Hollywood stepped forward to proclaim they, too, were victims of sexual harassment, misconduct,...

Geraldine Jones, president of California University of Pennsylvania, at Campus Talk on Nov. 14.

President Jones hosts Campus Talk for students

Jeromy Mackey, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

The most recent of President Geraldine Jones’ campus talks on Nov. 14, allowed for students and faculty to meet and discuss any noticed issues on campus. The turnout was strong and saw students from...

Cal U hosts Central Blood Bank drive

Cal U hosts Central Blood Bank drive

Jordan Balkovec, Contributor December 5, 2017

California University of Pennsylvania hosted a blood donation drive yesterday for the Central Blood Bank. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Natali Performance Center.  According to the...

Members of student government pose with the toys donated for Toys for Tots.

Toys For Tots: Packing busses with joy

Daniel Beeck, Sports Editor December 4, 2017

As students made their way back to the campus of California University of Pennsylvania, so too did barbies and bikes as the seventh annual Toys for Tots “Stuff-a-Bus” event took over the Natali Student...

The members of the Cal Times staff pose for their Christmas photo for the December 8, 2017, issue of the Cal Times.
In the front row, left to right: Tristan Bartolomucci, Rachael McKriger and Colin Kirkwood.
In the second row, from left to right: Brad Britvich, Melissa Petruzzi, James Rudolph, Taylor Barta, Jeromy Mackey, Mari Boyle, Jessica Crosson, Danny Beeck and Olivia Wilson.

A Letter from the Editor In Chief: Fall 2017

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief December 2, 2017

Another semester down, and one more to go until summertime arrives. It's been truly an honor to work alongside the group of editors, staff writers, contributors and photographers that are on our staff...

New look to old curriculum

Daniel Beeck, Sports Editor October 31, 2017

As students and faculty filed into the Morgan Hall auditorium on Oct. 24, the pressing topic of a full curriculum change raised questions and concerns from those in the audience. In the latter part...

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