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Cal Times

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

Cal Times

Rachael McKriger, Editor-In-Chief, a graduate of the California University of Pennsylvania Class of 2018.

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief

Now a graduate of California Univ. of Pennsylvania (May 2018), Rachael Kriger is current a videographer and the multimedia coordinator at Lutheran SeniorLife in Zelienople, Pa.

After graduating from Cal U of PA, she worked at the Butler Eagle for a temporary period and then ventured to DICK’S Sporting Goods as a creative copywriter in the marketing department. She has now been with Lutheran SeniorLife since November 2020.

At Cal U, McKriger studied English with a concentration in Journalism, along with a minor in Sociology.  She was a member of CUTV and the Society of Professional Journalists. With the Cal Times, McKriger started out as a writer her first semester (fall 2015) and then became the Sports Editor in her second semester (spring 2016). She was Editor-in-Chief for two of her three years in undergrad.

In December 2020, Rachael will graduate with her M.A. in Media Communication from Point Park University. She is currently studying for her second master’s degree, in Pastoral Theology from St. Joseph’s College in Maine.

Links to some of Rachael Kriger’s professional work
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An Ode to March Madness II

An Ode to March Madness II

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief
March 3, 2017
Photo courtesy of Cal U Hockey.

Cal U Hockey thrives in 2016 season

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief
February 17, 2017
Why the NWSL deserves more respect

Why the NWSL deserves more respect

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief
December 12, 2016

Why I’m With Colin Kaepernick

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief
September 9, 2016
St. George's Day

St. George’s Day

Rachael Kriger, Sports Editor
April 15, 2016

Why the Panama Papers really are a big deal

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Sports Editor
April 15, 2016

Reicoff focused on season, not HR record

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Sports Editor
April 8, 2016
Junior Miki Glenn finishes the season with a number of accolades and with sights set on the 2016-2017 season

Glenn looks back on career-high season

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Sports Editor
April 1, 2016

An Ode to March Madness

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Sports Editor
April 1, 2016

Irving looks forward to 2016 track season

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Sports Editor
February 19, 2016

Relationship between athletes and media

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Sports Editor
February 19, 2016

IUP Sees Red

Rachael Kriger, Sports Editor
February 5, 2016
Cal Times Athlete Spotlight

Cal Times Athlete Spotlight

Rachael Kriger, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Senior Quarterback James Harris leaves behind an illustrious career as a Vulcan

Harris looks ahead to bright future

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Contributor
December 4, 2015
Supporting the Syrian Refugees in America

Supporting the Syrian Refugees in America

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Contributor
December 4, 2015
Violence by NFL Athletes

Violence by NFL Athletes

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Contributor
November 20, 2015
The three seniors for the 2015 Vulcan Volleyball team played an integral part getting the Vulcans back to the PSAC playoffs

Cal Volleyball seniors lead team to playoffs

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Contributor
November 20, 2015
Why Do Women Soccer Players Make So Much Less?

Why Do Women Soccer Players Make So Much Less?

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Contributor
November 16, 2015

From Montreal to California, Pennsylvania

Rachael Kriger, CalTimes Contributor
September 11, 2015
After posting a 10-3-6 record with six shutouts last season, junior goalkeeper Meghan Jayes looks to improve her record and number of shutouts in 2015

New Start, New Season for Women’s Soccer Team

Rachael Kriger, Cal Times Contributor
September 4, 2015
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