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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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Clark Harrison, chairman, holds a welcome sign and greets Weston Bourne upon arrival at The Village Early Childhood Education Center, Liberty Street, California, Pa., on June 1, 2020. Prior to opening day, children were invited to select and vote on hair colors for the staff and administration. They selected the color "green" for Harrison.

[Photo] The Village childcare and preschool center reopens, follows CDC guidelines for childcare programs

Cal Times
June 3, 2020
Alex Arnold '20, past president of the Parks and Recreations Student Society and student member of Cal U's Council of Trustees, at the winter Commencement ceremony in the Convocation Center, Dec. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Student leader Alex Arnold reflects on graduating with the Cal U class of ’20

Alex Arnold, Contributor
June 3, 2020
"Family Day" photos with Blaze, Sept. 22, 2018

[Photo] Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (May 21, 2020 edition)

Student Affairs
May 20, 2020
The 12-foot-tall statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and California University of Pennsylvania's mascot, in the Quad at the center of campus, April 27, 2020.

[Photo] Cal U begins distributing federal CARES Act funding to eligible students this week

Cal U
May 4, 2020
(FILE) University President Geraldine M. Jones on stage to present diplomas during the undergraduate commencement ceremony in the Cal U Convocation Center, Dec. 14, 2019.

[Photo] President’s Message – Celebrating Graduating Seniors

Cal U Public Relations
May 7, 2020
(FILE) Ryan Smith, Cal U men's golf team, at the NCAA Atlantic/East Region Championships at Totteridge Golf Club, Greensburg, Pa. on May 9, 2019.

[Photo] Golf: Smith chosen to all-region team for third time

Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director
May 4, 2020
Dan Greenstein, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, during a visit to the campus of California University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 10, 2019.

[Photo] State System of Higher Education, including Cal U, votes to freeze tuition for a second consecutive year

PASSHE
April 30, 2020
The 12-foot-tall statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and California University of Pennsylvania's mascot, in the Quad at the center of campus, April 27, 2020.

[Photo] Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (May 1, 2020 edition)

Student Affairs
April 30, 2020
The hammer of the bronze Vulcan statue, California University of Pennsylvania, April 27, 2020.

[Photo] How “The Basement” heals: A student’s journey from heartbreak to art

Jeromy S. Mackey, Contributor
April 30, 2020
The California University of Pennsylvania softball team 2020

[Photo] Softball Coach Bertagnolli recognizes graduating senior and talks about the program (Video)

Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director
April 27, 2020
Cal U Head Baseball Coach Mike Conte talks to a player at a home game versus UPJ at Washington Wild Things Park on April 6, 2019.

[Photo] Cal U Baseball Coach Mike Conte recognizes graduating seniors and talks about the program (VIDEO)

Matthew Kifer, Cal U Sports Information Director
April 23, 2020
The Cal U Dance Team appearance in the Homecoming Parade, Oct. 12, 2019.

[Photo] Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (April 24, 2020 edition)

Student Affairs
April 23, 2020
California University of Pennsylvania Early Bird Invitational Track and Field Meet, Adamson Stadium, March 23, 2019.

[Photo] Track and Field Head Coach Daniel Caulfield recognizes seniors and talks about the program (Video)

Matthew Kifer, Director of Sports Information
April 20, 2020
Miranda Anderson helps to deliver a food donation from AVI Foodsystems to the Cal U Cupboard student food pantry, Dec. 9, 2019.

[Photo] Cal U Cupboard – student food pantry seeks donations

Cal Times
April 20, 2020
Delta Zeta sorority and Acacia fraternity teamed up to make a float for the Cal U Homecoming Parade, Oct. 12, 2019.

[Photo] Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (April 21 edition)

Student Affairs
April 20, 2020
A sculpture outside the Natali Student Center commemorating the Cal U Women’s Softball National Championship of 1997 and 1998.

[Photo] Sunrise over the bronze sculpture honoring Cal U women’s softball national championships

Jeff Helsel
April 16, 2020
California University of Pennsylvania marching band, Homecoming, Oct. 12, 2019

[Photo] Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (April 17 edition)

Cal U Student Affairs
April 16, 2020
The California University of Pennsylvania men's golf team, 2019-20.

[Photo] Video: Men’s Golf Coach Peter Coughlin recognizes graduating seniors and provides an update on the program

Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director
April 16, 2020
The Easter Bunny waves to kids from the top of the fire truck while riding past Dixon Hall on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

The Easter Bunny parades around California Borough as residents watch from their homes and porches during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Jeff Helsel
April 13, 2020
Morgan Madanick, Cal U Student Activities Board (SAB) Evenings Chair, at the Club and Organization Fair in the Cal U Convocation Center, Sept. 13, 2018.

[Photo] “Cal U Together Apart:” Calendar of (virtual) events and services, courtesy of Student Affairs (April 14 edition)

Cal U Student Affairs
April 13, 2020
Blaze, mascot of the Cal U Vulcans

[Photo] Cal U Together Apart: Virtual resources and calendar of events, courtesy of Student Affairs. (April 10 edition)

Cal U Student Affairs
April 9, 2020
The state flag of Pennsylvania flies at half-staff at the Cal U campus on April 8, 2020 after Gov. Tom Wolf orders all commonwealth flags at all commonwealth facilities fly at half-staff to honor the victims of COVID-19

[Photo] Pennsylvania state flags at all commonwealth facilities, including Cal U, fly at half-staff to honor coronavirus victims

Cal Times
April 9, 2020
Michael Goga, fisheries & wildlife major, Cal U, displays a trout he caught before releasing it back into the waters of Pike Run, California, Pa. on April 7, 2020, the first official day of trout season.

[Photo] Gone fishin’: Anglers at Pike Run in California Borough take advantage of Pa.’s surprise announcement to open trout season early

Cal Times
April 9, 2020
Dixon Hall, California University of Pennsylvania, April 4, 2020.

[Photo] Cal U welcomes visiting students to online Summer College courses

Cal U Public Relations
April 6, 2020
California University of Pennsylvania campus, April 5, 2020

[Photo] “#CalUTogetherApart,” a student guide to virtual resources and programs (April 7 edition)

Cal U Student Affairs
April 6, 2020

#CalUTogether: Student Affairs and SAI staff create video offering ‘signs of strength’ for students

Jeff Helsel
April 2, 2020
A sign on the Cal U Convocation Center advises all to "Stay Well" as the University prepares to shut down the campus and transition to remote operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

[Photo] Students and faculty react to campus shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic

Hannah Wyman, News Editor
March 29, 2020
A U.S. Postal Service truck at the intersection of Third and Wood Street, California, Pa. March 26, 2020

Photo gallery: Morning around California in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic

Jeff Helsel
March 27, 2020
Alyssa Emerson, freshman, Aliquippa, Pa. pulls a suitcase and is met by her parents, Marvin and Felisa Emerson, as she moves out of Johnson Hall on March 22, 2020.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Students vacate on-campus residence halls as Cal U transitions to online instruction for the spring semester 2020

Cal Times
March 23, 2020
Guesman Hall, California University of Pennsylvania, March 22, 2020

[Photo] Office of Student Accounts advises students to sign up for direct deposit for refunds

Cal U Office of Student Accounts
March 23, 2020
The Elmo Natali Student Center, California University of Pennsylvania, March 18, 2020.

[Photo] University President Jones announces spring semester refunds due to COVID-19

Geraldine M. Jones, President, California University of Pennsylvania
March 20, 2020

Cal U alumnae, isolated with family, posts coronavirus parody song to Disney’s “Let it go”

Jeff Helsel
March 20, 2020
Spring Break Trip to keep in mind

[Photo] Cal U moves to remote operations in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Geraldine M. Jones, President, California University of Pennsylvania
March 16, 2020
Route 40 Classic Diner in Grindstone, Pa. is offering take-out service due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Restaurants near Cal U campus offering takeout and delivery amid COVID-19 outbreak

Anthony Steve and Jeff Helsel
March 19, 2020
Morgan Hall

[Photo] Cal U Looks Forward at Convocation

By Cal U Public Relations
February 28, 2020
Members of Cal U fraternities, sororities, sports clubs and others gathered in the Steele Auditorium lobby on Feb. 23, 2020, to sign a banner pledging not to participate in hazing activities. The banner will be on display in the Natali Student Center.

[Photo] Turning Tragedy into Progress: #EndHazingNow

Cal U Fraternity and Sorority Life
February 29, 2020
Junior Brent Pegram surpassed 1,000 career points at Cal U on Feb. 19, 2020. Pegram becomes the first 1,000-pt. scorer since Borris Mesnager (2003-06) accomplished the feat.

[Photo] Basketball: Pegram chosen to academic all-district team

Cal U Sports Information
February 20, 2020
Cal U campus was buzzing with the news about two surprise engagements. On left, Cal U student Nick Bishop proposed to McKenna Ferris at Cal U's Homecoming parade Oct. 12, 2019. On right, Joe Hepple proposed to Beth Ann Bentz at a reception for AVI staff members on Nov. 26, 2019.

[Photo] It’s all about love! Cal U couples tell surprise engagement stories and share V-Day plans

Hannah Wyman, News Editor
February 13, 2020

Cal U celebrates Black History Month with Soul Food Luncheon

Jeff Helsel
February 5, 2020
Ryan Smith, men's golf team, Cal Times "Athlete of the week" Oct. 19, 2019

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Smith, Cal U men’s golf team

Cal U Sports Information
January 31, 2020
Cal U senior wide receiver Jordan Dandridge led all players with 88 receiving yards on five catches during the football game versus Kutztown University at Adamson Stadium on Sept. 14, 2019

[Photo] Cal U Athlete Spotlight: Jordan Dandridge

Austin Heckman, Contributor
January 31, 2020
Executive Chef Jennifer Richmond works with Cal U student Miranda Anderson to customize an allergen-friendly meal at the Gold Rush dining hall’s new “Clarity” station, Natali Student Center.

[Photo] Vegans and Vegetarians Unite!

Hanah Burns, Contributor
November 3, 2019
Cal U Homecoming parade, Oct. 21, 2019

[Photo] 70th Annual Homecoming Parade

Tom Caton, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2019
It's six a.m., August 29, 2019, and the sun is about to rise over the new Sheetz convenience store on Route 40 in Brownsville, Pa.

[Photo] Brownsville Sheetz convenience store marks grand opening

Colin Kirkwood, Videojournalist
August 29, 2019
Cal U football team portrait, Fall 2019

[Photo] Cal U picked second in preseason West poll

Matthew Kifer
August 26, 2019
Cal U men's and women's cross country team portrait, Fall 2019

[Photo] Cal U women’s cross country team nabs sixth in preseason PSAC poll

Alex King
August 26, 2019
Cal U men's soccer team, Fall 2019

[Photo] Cal U men’s soccer team slotted fifth in preseason poll

Alex King
August 26, 2019
Cal U volleyball 2019 team portrait

[Photo] Cal U volleyball team photo day, Fall 2019

Alex King
August 26, 2019
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