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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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Savannah Dorsey, Assistant Director of DEI at PennWest California

Understanding the Dignity Index and Its Impact on Pennsylvania Western University

Nikkisha Thompson, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

On September 23rd, 2024, PennWest California hosted a pivotal event at the Convocation Center, focusing on the concept of dignity in disagreement through the lens of the DEI: Dignity Index Training. This...

The Impact of 2024 Presidential Economic Policies on College Students

The Impact of 2024 Presidential Economic Policies on College Students

Jessica Wheeler, News Editor October 4, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, college students closely monitor candidates’ proposed economic policies, which could significantly influence their futures. Rhonda Gifford, Executive Director...

A New Digital Experience: PennWest Launches New Websites

A New Digital Experience: PennWest Launches New Websites

Jessica Wheeler, News Editor September 27, 2024

A new digital presence and physical improvements welcome students, faculty, and prospective students to PennWest University's campuses. New websites for PennWest University and PennWest Global Online were...

Vulcans Volleyball Falls Short to Walsh

Vulcans Volleyball Falls Short to Walsh

Owen Haluska, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Vulcans hosted the Walsh Cavaliers, who hail from Canton, OH. They took the first set from the Cavaliers 25-21, but the Cavaliers responded by winning the next three straight...

Vulcans Win Against Lock Haven

Vulcans Win Against Lock Haven

Braxton Turner, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

On Sept. 21, 2024, The California Vulcans came out on top with 27-20 in a close-up match with the Lock Haven Bald Eagles. The Vulcans’ record now stands at 2-1 overall. California, led by Davis Black,...

2017 ALF Parade at Clarion

Get Ready for the 2024 Autumn Leaf Festival

Anna Hohowski, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2024

The first Autumn Leaf Festival was held in 1953 during the Clarion State College Homecoming. During this weekend-long event, businesses decorated their spaces to celebrate the changing leaves and the arrival...

Penn West Celebrates Democracy: Students Share Insights from National Conventions

Penn West Celebrates Democracy: Students Share Insights from National Conventions

Jessica Wheeler, News Editor September 20, 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, PennWest held an event titled “Come Learn About the Republican and Democratic National Party Conventions - a Student Experience” across its three campuses and via Zoom. This initiative...

Orange Beef Stir Fry, served at Clarity in Gold Rush

Navigating Allergies and Restrictions in the Dining Hall

Ashlyn Hornick, Digital Editor September 20, 2024

AVI Foodsystems, PennWest California’s food service provider, takes the extra step to ensure that all students feel included and accommodated when enjoying a meal in the dining hall. With several stations...

PennWest California Hosts Second Club and Organization Fair of the Semester

PennWest California Hosts Second Club and Organization Fair of the Semester

Michael Vinsick, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, students gathered on Third Street to explore the wide variety of organizations that PennWest California has to offer. Students engaged with members and officers of SAI-sponsored clubs,...

PennWest Student Athlete Scores Big with Viral TikTok

PennWest Student Athlete Scores Big with Viral TikTok

Owen Haluska, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

Fourteen seconds was all it took for Chad Helwich, a freshman at PennWest California, to round the bases in a viral TikTok posted by ESPN on Nov. 3, 2023 that gained over 180 thousand likes. For comparison,...

PennWest Plans to Host Events to Boost Civic Engagement

PennWest Plans to Host Events to Boost Civic Engagement

Jessica Wheeler, News Editor September 13, 2024

PennWest is set to host two important events on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in honor of Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day. These events are intended to educate and encourage the campus community...

“The Art of Democracy: Whose Choice?” Art Exhibition is On Display in the Manderino Library

“The Art of Democracy: Whose Choice?” Art Exhibition is On Display in the Manderino Library

Anna Hohowski, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2024

With the 2024 election approaching and political conversations heating up among students, many look for ways to engage in meaningful conversations, broaden their perspectives, and express their political...

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