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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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Who Won the First Presidential Debate?

Who Won the First Presidential Debate?

Cameron King, Staff Writer October 4, 2016

The first shots of presidential debate season were fired live from Hofstra University in New York City on September 26th, several days ago. Only placing itself second behind Super Bowl 50 for 2016, the...

Is social media hurting our ability to communicate?

Is social media hurting our ability to communicate?

Zachary Filtz, Staff Writer October 1, 2016

This is my sixth and final semester at California University of Pennsylvania. This is my second university and third “school” (if a weekend program at a car detailing program counts as a “school”)....

Does the Health of Presidential Candidates Matter?

Does the Health of Presidential Candidates Matter?

Cameron King, Staff Writer October 1, 2016

There is no doubt that the current health of both presidential candidates has become a hot-button elect-ability issue at this late stage in the 2016 presidential election. The general consensus of this...

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Why I am Closing my Wells Fargo Account

Mari Boyle, Opinion Editor September 21, 2016

On September 20, the CEO of Wells Fargo, John Stumpf sat in front of the Senate Banking Committee and apologized for the scam that took thousands, if not millions, of dollars from its customers that took...

Parking Garage Shutdown Gives Students a Reality Check

Claudia Pehowic, Staff Writer September 19, 2016

Parking is one of a myriad of inequalities that define the class gap between students.  $300 is the annual fee to park a car in the CalU parking garage.  Personally, I have known a few students who prefer...

Making the Case for Clinton

Joe Albert, Contributor September 18, 2016

In an election year with scathing rhetoric, extreme policy proposals and scandals from left and right, it is hard for moderates on both sides to feel excited or hopeful about the two candidates. From the...

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Islamaphobia in France?

Zachary Filtz, Staff Writer September 17, 2016

Fighting radical terrorists is not an easy task for governments to overtake. However, fighting discriminatory actions by a city against all Muslim women who enjoy swimming should never, ever work in relation...

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Why Black Lives Matter

Angel Funk, Staff Writer September 17, 2016

Whether it’s heard in the news because of famous names like Colin Kaepernick sitting during the national anthem or tragic events like the death of Eric Garner, the movement “Black Lives Matter” is...

Why I’m Not Sure about Colin Kaepernick

Daniel Beeck, Sports Editor September 9, 2016

The last five words of the Pledge of Allegiance read, "liberty and justice for all." These are the exact words that Colin Kaepernick is protesting when he exercised his right to either sit, or stand during...

Why I’m With Colin Kaepernick

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief September 9, 2016

I'll be honest here: unless the San Francisco 49ers were playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, I never really paid much attention to Colin Kaepernick. However, Kaepernick caught my attention, and the attention...

How to Take Advantage of Your Freshman Year

How to Take Advantage of Your Freshman Year

Angel Funk, Contributor August 31, 2016

It’s the Friday before classes are officially back and new students have flooded the campus. Frantic with their parents, they carry heavy belongings into the rooms they’ll be living in for the next...

Solo Faces Unfair Punishment, Lochte Gets Off Easy

Solo Faces Unfair Punishment, Lochte Gets Off Easy

Rachael Kriger, Editor in Chief August 30, 2016

Team USA had the most dramatic, and controversial, Olympics out of any team this year in Rio. During the Rio Olympics, controversy ensued the most when Ryan Lochte lied about being robbed at gunpoint and...

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