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
Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief
| May 02, 2018 | A bittersweet goodbye: Thank you, Cal Times (Story) |
| May 01, 2018 | B.o.B Takes Stage at Cal U (Story) |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Rachael Kriger’s Top 5 Cal U sports moments (Story) |
| Apr 11, 2018 | SAI budget passes with a final vote of 71-25 (Story) |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Sorry, Mark: Lying gets you nowhere up the ladder (Story) |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Jae’len Means on his success in track, upcoming tournaments (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2018 | Zlatan Ibrahimović: Another piece of football royalty lands in MLS (Story) |
| Apr 03, 2018 | Cal U SPJ chapter attends regional conference at Point Park (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2018 | K-Love the Poet takes the Vulcan Theatre stage (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Carter Krick on final season, leadership among seniors (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Christen Press-Houston Dash drama a bad look for NWSL (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2018 | An end of an era: Highlights for the last Warped Tour (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2018 | VAR: Is it good for soccer or does it delay? (Story) |
| Mar 08, 2018 | Concert Review: Lights takes on Mr. Small’s Theatre (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2018 | Carlos Cordeiro named next U.S. Soccer president (Story) |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Pleas for action rise after Parkland school shooting (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Curtis ready for new, challenging adventure at Cal U (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Top 10 moments from the Pyeongchang Olympics (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Pennsylvania’s USL clubs: Penn FC & Riverhounds SC (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2018 | Rachael’s Restaurant Review: El Patron (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Boston Breakers folding the NWSL’s fault (Story) |
| Feb 15, 2018 | McBride confident in team, despite injuries (Story) |
| Feb 13, 2018 | This Is Us reveals Jack Pearson’s cause of death (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2018 | Upcoming shows to see in Pittsburgh (Story) |
| Feb 09, 2018 | Olympians take center stage in Pyeongchang (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Women’s basketball on track for PSAC playoffs (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Hahn exceeding sophomore expectations (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2018 | An in-depth look at the U.S. Soccer election (Story) |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Movie Review: The Greatest Showman (Story) |
| Dec 05, 2017 | America’s Most Dangerous Sport (Story) |
| Dec 05, 2017 | Parsons prepared to lead the Vulcans (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2017 | Concert Review: Knuckle Puck “Shapeshifter” Tour (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2017 | NWSL’s growing pain shown through FC Kansas City (Story) |
| Dec 02, 2017 | A Letter from the Editor In Chief: Fall 2017 (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Cordell Smith making his name known (Story) |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Concert Review: Macklemore’s Gemini Tour (Story) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Save the Crew: A tale of betrayal in MLS (Story) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | McBride looking forward to second season in charge (Story) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Book Review: Forward: A Memoir (Story) |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Nick Barilla returns to Cal U, Underground (Story) |
| Oct 18, 2017 | To Kneel or to Stand: The Debate (Story) |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Rick and Morty leaves fans wanting more (Story) |
| Oct 11, 2017 | U.S. Soccer, it’s time to clean the house (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2017 | This Is Us changing television drama (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2017 | Interim chancellor Whitney visits Cal U (Story) |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Artist Spotlight: High Dive Heart (Story) |
| Sep 24, 2017 | Emmys bring surprise and – Sean Spicer? (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Michaela Colon relishes opportunity to start (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Greene, Smorey dominating Vulcans offense (Story) |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Letourneau celebrates 162 wins with Vulcan volleyball (Story) |
| Sep 03, 2017 | NWSL needs to raise their salaries for players (Story) |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Newspapers are dying, but the media isn’t (Story) |
| Aug 27, 2017 | Class of 2021, upperclassmen welcomed at Cal U (Story) |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Upcoming concerts to see this fall semester (Story) |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Album Review: Imagine Dragons ‘Evolve’ (Story) |
| Jun 01, 2017 | Concert Review: Chance The Rapper (Story) |
| May 10, 2017 | Book Review: When Nobody Was Watching (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | Is there a “just war” in Syria? (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | A Letter from the Editor In Chief (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | Veronika Mikulis’ on-court presence (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | NWSL makes significant, and popular, strides (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | Concert Review: Mayday Parade & Knuckle Puck (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | Cal U hosts 3rd annual Strike a Spark conference (Story) |
| May 01, 2017 | Does the MLS have a chance in Pittsburgh? (Story) |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Cal U students create cardboard cities (Story) |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Students recognized at annual Student Affairs luncheon (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Let’s talk about St. Petersburg (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2017 | SPJ, Cal Times members take on Detroit for conference (Story) |
| Apr 03, 2017 | U.S. Soccer mandates players to stand – right or wrong? (Story) |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Published author reads fiction at English department event (Story) |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Joe Yourgal talks senior baseball season (Story) |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Book Review: The Things They Carried (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Miki Glenn on final college season (Story) |
| Mar 03, 2017 | An Ode to March Madness II (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2017 | Lana Doran on senior season, ACL injury (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Cal U Hockey thrives in 2016 season (Story) |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Trump Travel Ban: For and Against (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Super Bowl LI: Top Five Best Commercials (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2017 | Vulcans eyeing potential playoff seed (Story) |
| Feb 01, 2017 | Grayson Allen and lax NCAA suspensions (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Arganbright talks Senior Night and senior season (Story) |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Vulcan Men’s Basketball looking for more PSAC wins (Story) |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Why the NWSL deserves more respect (Story) |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Ramon Creighton hopeful during freshman season (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2016 | For or Against: The Donald Trump Protests (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2016 | McBride leads Vulcans in a “refresh” season (Story) |
| Nov 11, 2016 | Luka Anđušić ready for new, challenging junior season (Story) |
| Nov 05, 2016 | Cal U, Edinboro will battle the PSAC West out on ESPN3 (Story) |
| Nov 01, 2016 | Concert Review: Colbie Caillat’s “Malibu Sessions Acoustic Tour” (Story) |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Mike Keir relishes successful start to the season (Story) |
| Oct 06, 2016 | A perspective on sports through Fernández and Palmer’s deaths (Story) |
| Oct 06, 2016 | Vulcan Football players reflect on their season thus far (Story) |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Vulcan Women’s Soccer Looks To Rebound After Four Losses (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2016 | Why I’m With Colin Kaepernick (Story) |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Solo Faces Unfair Punishment, Lochte Gets Off Easy (Story) |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Cal U Freshmen Welcomed at Fall 2016 Move-In Day (Story) |
| May 02, 2016 | Honored to be the next Editor-In-Chief (Story) |
| May 02, 2016 | Recognizing Cal U’s Graduating Seniors (Story) |
| May 02, 2016 | Cal U alumnus, current students play at the Hard Rock Café (Story) |
| Apr 25, 2016 | James Harris discusses Cal U Pro Day event (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2016 | St. George’s Day (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Why the Panama Papers really are a big deal (Story) |
| Apr 08, 2016 | Mortuary Science Major Inspired by Mother’s Passing (Story) |
| Apr 08, 2016 | Reicoff focused on season, not HR record (Story) |
| Apr 01, 2016 | Glenn looks back on career-high season (Story) |
| Apr 01, 2016 | An Ode to March Madness (Story) |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Paige Wright remembers final Vulcan basketball season (Story) |
| Mar 25, 2016 | NFL? CFL? James Harris attends NFL Regional Combine (Story) |
| Mar 18, 2016 | Arganbright back from NCAA with bronze trophy (Story) |
| Mar 18, 2016 | Richard Smith reflects on senior season and what’s next (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Sagl ready for NTC games, regular season for softball (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Irving looks forward to 2016 track season (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Relationship between athletes and media (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Manning goes out on top in what could be final season (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2016 | What should the NFL do about Johnny Manziel? (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Top Five Best and Worst Super Bowl Commercials (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2016 | Cal U Swimming will send seven to PSACs (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2016 | IUP Sees Red (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Cal Times Athlete Spotlight (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Cal U Swim Team look toward PSAC, Pitt Meets (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2015 | Harris looks ahead to bright future (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2015 | Supporting the Syrian Refugees in America (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Violence by NFL Athletes (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Cal Volleyball seniors lead team to playoffs (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Despite playoff exit, Kubik ends Cal career on high note (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Why Do Women Soccer Players Make So Much Less? (Story) |
| Nov 06, 2015 | Led by Arganbright, Cal Swimming team begins season (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2015 | Cal women’s soccer needs one win to make playoffs (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Golf teams finish fall season at PSAC Championships (Story) |
| Oct 19, 2015 | New extra point rule causing concerns for NFL kickers (Story) |
| Oct 19, 2015 | Led by dynamic duo, Vulcan tennis dominant again (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Julie Friend looks to qualify for the NCAA championships for the second second straight season (Story) |
| Oct 01, 2015 | Cal U twirlers hard work pays off in the Fall (Story) |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Vulcan volleyball looks to rebound from tough start (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Vulcan men’s soccer team in good hands under Sabic (Story) |
| Sep 11, 2015 | From Montreal to California, Pennsylvania (Story) |
| Sep 04, 2015 | Pros: Michael Vick Signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers (Story) |
| Sep 04, 2015 | New Start, New Season for Women’s Soccer Team (Story) |