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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

Cal Times

Danielle Melenyzer, senior, Cal U, at the "Campus Closet" event in the Career and Professional Development Center, Natali Student Center, California University of Pennsylvania, Sept. 19.  The Career and Professional Development Center, in collaboration with Dress For Success-Pittsburgh and Penn Commercial’s Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy, hosted the “Campus Closet” to provide students with free professional clothing and hairstyle/makeup application.  Organizers say students gain confidence and learn how to dress professionally, in addition to getting suited for free professional clothing, in this fun, supportive atmosphere.

Cal U students dress for success at “Campus Closet” event

September 21, 2017

(Sept. 19, 2017)   The Career and Professional Development Center at Cal U, in collaboration with Dress For Success-Pittsburgh and Penn Commercial’s Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy, hosted a “Campus...

First Tailgate of the year includes Cultural Festival

First Tailgate of the year includes Cultural Festival

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor September 4, 2017

The California Vulcans football season officially kicked off on Thursday with a game against Ohio Dominican University, which means tailgate season has also begun. Normally students and fans enjoy pre-game...

Many freshman students will start their first year of college on Monday.

Class of 2021, upperclassmen welcomed at Cal U

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief August 27, 2017

School is back in session. The Classes of 2018 through 2021 arrived at California University of Pennsylvania the weekend of August 25-27. Freshmen students, part of the Class of 2021, arrived on...

A student's art is displayed in the Convocation Center for the Strike a Spark conference.

Cal U hosts 3rd annual Strike a Spark conference

Rachael Kriger and James Rudolph May 2, 2017

Students and faculty from various academic backgrounds displayed their research, creative work, theories, and performances to California University of Pennsylvania through the 3rd annual "Strike A Spark"...

The team of Editors and our Director of Publications, (from left) Jeff Helsel, Danny Beeck, Jessica Crosson, Mari Boyle, Rachael McKriger and James Rudolph.

A Letter from the Editor In Chief

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief May 2, 2017

I’m going to steal a phrase I learned from California University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball coach Kent McBride. During an interview I had with McBride during the Vulcans season, he called...

Cal U takes the pledge with “It’s On Us”

James Rudolph, Opinions Editor May 2, 2017

In the war against sexual violence and sexual assault, California University of Pennsylvania “takes the pledge” that other schools across the country have taken. Cal U joins the statewide “It’s...

Cal U students competing in the speech contest (from left) Trevon Kiser, Jessica Crosson, Alex Rosky and Matt Armento.

Communication department hosts student speech contest

Melissa Petruzzi, Staff Writer May 2, 2017

The department of Communication, design and culture sponsored a speech contest on Thursday at 11a.m. in Morgan Hall. Contestants Matt Armento, Jessica Crosson, Trevon Kiser and Alex Rosky each gave...

Levels Agency is a business venture for students

Levels Agency is a business venture for students

Jvonha Moore, Contributor April 26, 2017

Levels Agency focuses on entertainment through collaborations, promotional activities, media, merchandise, marketing, sponsorships and managing. With ties and major connections to venues, artists, athletes...

Rachel Michaels presents Katelyn Kendra with the Options @ Cal U award.

Students recognized at annual Student Affairs luncheon

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief April 26, 2017

Numerous students were recognized for their leadership abilities and qualities at the annual Student Affairs Luncheon for Outstanding Leaders on Tuesday at California University of Pennsylvania. The...

Front row: Angel Funk and Rachael McKriger.
Back row: Taylor Barta, Daniel Beeck, Dr. Anthony Carlisle and Jeff Helsel

SPJ, Cal Times members take on Detroit for conference

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief April 15, 2017

Members of the Society of Professional Journalists and the California Times ventured to Detroit, Michigan for the SPJ Region 4 Conference. The conference, which was held at the Hotel St. Regis, included...

The University Honors Program Senior Honors Thesis Project Presentation schedule, April 24 - 25, 2017

The University Honors Program Senior Honors Thesis Project Presentation schedule, April 24 – 25, 2017

April 4, 2017

  The University Honors Program is pleased to announce the Senior Honors Thesis Project Presentation schedule for April 24 and 25, 2017    Hannah Schmitt will be presenting her thesis titled,...

Sam Richards (left) and Laurie Mulvey (right).

You Can’t Say That… Or Can You?

Monica Flickinger, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

On Wednesday morning California University of Pennsylvania hosted two professors from Penn State University to facilitate discussion on race and ethnicity as a part of a program that is starting up in...

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