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Yellow dots mark the spots for proper social distancing as travelers line up to board an Amtrak train , Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in New Yorks Penn Station.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged New Yorkers to just say no to Thanksgiving gatherings to help reduce COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, which he said are rising at a dangerous level.

Students and faculty face changes to Thanksgiving traditions

Hannah Kurtzhal, Staff Writer November 25, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families’ plans have had to change for the holiday season. Many Cal U classmates and professors are going to make the best out of a bad situation.  Despite all that...

“I think the office of student disabilities is doing a pretty good job considering everything that is going on,”  said Kurtzhal.

How is Cal U’s Office for Students with Disabilities accommodating students remotely? 

Veonna King, Staff Writer November 23, 2020

The Office for Students Disabilities (OSD) has been ensuring students with disabilities are able to succeed academically. OSD offers a number of services ranging from note-takers, test accommodations,...

A student walking down the hallway of the Health Center located in Carter Hall. (Jan. 2020)

Health Center Changes; No more walk-in appointments for now

Josalyn Miller, Contributor November 18, 2020

The Health Center at California University of Pennsylvania has undergone new procedures to prevent the start or spread of the coronavirus. In previous semesters before the virus, the students were able...

The Cal U Choir (photo courtesy of Cal U website, c. 2019)

Singing via Zoom; University Choir Members express what they have done this semester despite the pandemic

Tom Caton, Editor in Chief November 18, 2020

Thomas Scheidler, president of the university choir, calls this semester odd since the music room where the choir would meet almost daily has sat vacant for months now. Scheidler is one of many students...

“The pandemic definitely makes it harder to balance school and work,” said Smitley.

Cal U Students Donning Multiple Hats

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

With the coronavirus still in swing, multiple students at Cal U say that they are worried when they log off after a day of Zoom classes and head to work to serve the public. “My job was like at least...

UHP to host annual Sundaes and Sounds event

UHP to host annual Sundaes and Sounds event

University Honors Program November 11, 2020

Sundaes and Sounds November 18th, 2020 at 6 P.M.   Join us on Wednesday for Sundaes and Sounds, where we will have a virtual listening party, trivia and an informational session about the honors...

Junior Maria Dovshek, a resident of Scenery Hill, Pa. and student member of the California University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees, joins voters across the U.S. on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020.

Cal U students share opinions on the 2020 presidential election

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

Millions of Americans have participated in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The race has been incredibly close with Joe Biden only needing a total of six electoral votes to claim a victory, as of Nov....

Honors recognition for transfer students

Honors recognition for transfer students

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

With just weeks until fall graduation, transfer students at California University of Pennsylvania speak out against Cal U’s policy for rewarding transfer students with honors and cords at graduation. In...

Andie Grossman fills out her ballot before delivering it to a San Francisco Department of Elections voting center in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

First-time voters at Cal U and surrounding region discuss motivations for casting ballots in 2020 election

Kortnie Gould, Contributor November 4, 2020

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, millions of Americans across the country will vote in the 2020 presidential election. Among them will be a new generation of voters who are exercising their right to vote for the first...

Old Main, California University of Pennsylvania.

California University of Pennsylvania to offer classes on campus this spring

Cal U Communications November 4, 2020

California University of Pennsylvania is prepared to “level up” and offer on-campus courses when the spring semester begins. The University announced today that it expects to offer about 50% of...

Aerial view of the unused Vulcan Parking Garage on Cal Us campus.

Vulcan parking garage to see repairs

Kaitlyn Collins, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

After about four years of being shut down due to safety hazards, the Vulcan Parking Garage is finally set to start undergoing repairs. Some students and faculty look forward to seeing how they will benefit...

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in young people.

Infection rates rise to April’s numbers

Johanna Eisel, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

In a press release on Oct. 28, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said that the daily increase in coronavirus cases was similar to the number of cases back in April 2020. Of the people infected, 19-24-year-olds...

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