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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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John Boehner’s Resignation and Polarization in Politics

Mari Boyle, Cal Times Contributor October 8, 2015

Since the government shutdown in 2013, Congress’s inability to compromise has magnified. Now, another event has shown the issue is not only continuing but is getting worse. John Boehner, the current...

As Republican Rivals Rise, Trump’s Front Runner Status is in Jeopardy

As Republican Rivals Rise, Trump’s Front Runner Status is in Jeopardy

Zach Filtz, Cal Times Contributor October 8, 2015

Donald Trump has fallen to a new low of 21 percent this past week, and I have a few explanations why this is.      The 1st two reasons are who, and not what: his surging competitors Ben Carson and...

Cottin Fields

Cottin Fields

Aaron Dalzell, Cal Times Contributor October 1, 2015

Is OxyContin suitable for children ages 11 to 16 years of age? This is the central question, and the answers are pretty one-sided. The answer is no, for fear of early addiction the moment treatment is...

More influential than God?

More influential than God?

Nikki Brognano, Assistant News Editor October 1, 2015

Today’s celebrities may have a tougher job than ever before. With technology revolutionized in this modern day era, the big names in entertainment are being pushed out and forgotten as quickly as the...

Is Donald Trump’s rhetoric getting out of hand?

Is Donald Trump’s rhetoric getting out of hand?

Zach Filtz, Cal Times Contributor October 1, 2015

While I still do not grasp the continued positive polling numbers for Donald Trump, he had a hard time with his rhetoric during a rally this past week.     What am I talking about? An audience member...

Stunning and Brave

Stunning and Brave

Mari Boyle, Cal Times Contributor October 1, 2015

On September 16, South Park premiered the first episode of its nineteenth season. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone proved that they are still on top of the most pressing, controversial, and relevant...

Claudia Pehowic weighs on which is the lesser of two evils: voter fraud or restraining the vote of countless Americans by needing photo ID.

Is voter fraud interfering with local elections?

Claudia Pehowic, Cal Times Contributor September 28, 2015

California University of Pennsylvania feels like home, but my permanent address is four hours North by car.  My parents decided to foster a child in my absence, so I no longer have a permanent bedroom. ...

National Geographic bought by 21st Century Fox

National Geographic bought by 21st Century Fox

Aaron Dalzell, Cal Times Contributor September 25, 2015

After 127 years, National Geographic magazine has recently sold their media assets to 21st Century Fox, owned by Rupert Murdoch, who also owns the 20th Century Fox movie company. Fox has owned and managed...

Would a third party better represent Americans?

Would a third party better represent Americans?

September 25, 2015

  Do you know the difference between a Republican and Democrat? There is nothing to sweat if you do not because more than half of Americans feel there is a real need for someone of another party to represent,...

Pros vs. Cons of Do It Yourself Animal Slaughtering

Pros vs. Cons of Do It Yourself Animal Slaughtering

September 25, 2015

Lauren Griffith, Entertainment Editor: "I don’t eat meat. I haven’t ate meat for somewhere around seven years. I started out as a People for the Ethical Treating of Animals (PETA) advocate, wearing...

Will the bans on Happy Hour eliminate binge drinking?

Will the bans on Happy Hour eliminate binge drinking?

Katie Delverne, Opinion Editor September 18, 2015

Happy Hour generally refers to a period of time during a day where drinks are sold at a reduced cost. Several states have laws prohibiting excessive drinking practices, or “Happy Hour” because they...

Seven years into his presidency, Barack Obama continues to avoid naming radical Islam as an enemy of the United States.

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The US may not be at war with Islam, but Islam is at war with the US

Stetson Provance, Contributing Editor September 18, 2015

Many view Barack Obama as a president who is too quick to side with or “sympathize” with Middle Eastern Islamic countries. Those with that opinion always repeat catchphrases such as “he bowed down...

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