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
The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

Cal Times
Categories:

Athlete Spotlight: Arwen Ikach

Womens’ Club Rugby
Alivia Wheeler, Assistant Editor
October 16, 2025
Alivia Wheeler

Year: Sophomore
Major: Commercial Music Technology
Hometown: Washington, PA

Alivia Wheeler

Arwen Ikach began playing rugby for the first time in the Spring semester of her freshman year. She stated that joining Cal U Women’s Club Rugby changed her college experience for the better. The brutality of the games, overall intensity of the sport, and strong sense of community within the team created the foundation of her passion. Ikach has started a promising career in collegiate club rugby, scoring her first try in just her first game of 7s.

Story continues below advertisement
View Story Comments
Print this Story
More to Discover
More in Sports
The Vulcan football team, cheerleaders, and marching band celebrate the last home win of the season.
Vulcan Football Defeats Frostburg State in Final Home Game
"Family Day" photos with Blaze, Sept. 22, 2018
California Teams Flip the Script
Vulcans Hockey Celebrates Homecoming with Double-Header
Vulcans Hockey Celebrates Homecoming with Double-Header
(FILE Oct. 12, 2019) Vulcan mascot Blaze rides in the 70th annual California University of Pennsylvania Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Crashers
Recognition Well Deserved
Recognition Well Deserved
Leaves Start to Fall and so do the Vulcans
Leaves Start to Fall and so do the Vulcans
About the Contributor
Alivia Wheeler
Alivia Wheeler, Assistant Editor
Alivia is a freshman English major at PennWest California. This is her first year on the CalTimes staff, where she serves as its Assistant Editor and Vice-President. From Monongahela, PA, Alivia loves reading, swimming, and music. You can find her writing or spending time with friends on campus. Alivia plans to go into Journalism after graduation.