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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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How Plastic is Ruining our Oceans

How Plastic is Ruining our Oceans

Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor March 22, 2019

Imagine this, you are a sea turtle who is swimming frantically in the ocean because the home you have established for yourself is taken over by floating bottles, trash, and other plastic items. Where are...

Should Original Versions of Movies and Shows Remain Untouched?

Should Original Versions of Movies and Shows Remain Untouched?

Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor March 4, 2019

Although there are several movies and television shows have been recreated before, it has recently been drawn to some television lovers’ attention that not every movie or show should be re-enacted. Some...

Designer Items: Are They Worth it?

Designer Items: Are They Worth it?

Tom Caton, Entertainment Editor February 19, 2019

Have you ever seen a piece of clothing you really loved, looked at the price tag, put it back and immediately felt the need to leave the shop? It happens to all of us and in recent times the high-end designer...

SPLASH into Spring Break 2019

SPLASH into Spring Break 2019

Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor February 18, 2019

After mid-terms, students are ready for a long, well-needed break. The constant studying, homework and tests can put an immense amount of pressure and stress on students. Once the mid-term tests are over,...

Meet our new Opinions Editor, Morgan!

Meet our new Opinions Editor, Morgan!

Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor February 16, 2019

Hello! My name is Morgan Buckwalter, and I am the new Opinions Editor for Cal Times. I started writing for Cal Times in the fall of 2018 as a staff writer. I was given the incredible opportunity to write...

The Popular Debate Over Pop vs. Soda

Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor February 6, 2019

Sometimes, water simply does not satisfy me throughout the day. I often crave the taste of the bubbly, sugary liquid and the boost of energy it creates after consumption. However, ordering a soft drink...

Are Apple AirPods worth the purchase?

Morgan Buckwalter, Opinions Editor February 5, 2019

Technology is ubiquitous in today’s society, and there will always be new advances within the technological world. Apple is one of the most popular brands in the country. A majority of people who own...

The photo above shows the shocking similarities of Ted Bundy (left) and Zac Efron (right).

“EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE”

Evan Peffer, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

With the recent release of Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapeson Netflix, and the premiere of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile at the Sundance Film Festival at the end of January,...

Santo Cerminaro, right, follows his son, Dominick Cerminaro, left, and grandson, Santo Cerminaro, 11, into the woods to go deer hunting on the first day of regular firearms deer hunting season, in most of Pennsylvania, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 in Zelienople, Pa.

Hunting culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Angel Hart Funk, Opinion Editor December 12, 2018

For as long as I can remember deer hunting has been a massive part of my life, even though I have never personally participated. For my uncle, cousins, and grandfather the first days of the hunting season...

That's All Folks: Thank you, Cal Times

That’s All Folks: Thank you, Cal Times

Jessica Crosson, Entertainment Editor December 7, 2018

It’s hard to believe that my time with the Cal Times will be coming to an end in just a few short days. My involvement traces back to the first day of classes my freshman year where I somehow found my...

Children look at the newly unveiled Hamleys toy store Christmas window display which features Ty cuddly plush toys, on Regent Street in  London, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

Decorating before Thanksgiving is Okay

Angel Funk, Opinions Editor November 19, 2018

Often before Halloween is even over, stores are rolling out Christmas decorations into aisles. Even in the past decade, Christmas shopping has seemingly taken over Thanksgiving as a holiday with Black...

Pass the Turkey Before the Ham

Pass the Turkey Before the Ham

Morgan Buckwalter, Staff Writer November 19, 2018

It’s the day after Halloween, and the inflated Santa Claus is already set up in the front yard of my neighbor’s house. Santa appears incredibly joyful as he is surrounded by a herd of plastic reindeer...

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