The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

Weighing the options: Cal State LA students consider the COVID-19 vaccines

Mia Alva, Staff Reporter January 31, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccine sites popping up in California, Cal State LA students are beginning to think about which vaccine they should take, or if they want it all. Senior Martha Nerio works as a healthcare...

As rollout continues, Cal State LA officials are working with Los Angeles County to make the campus a vaccine site.

Cal State LA hopes to become a future COVID vaccination site

Joshua Letona, Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2021

Cal State LA may become a coronavirus vaccination site, according to a message for the University community on Wednesday. The announcement came from the Student Health Center Director Monica Jazzabi,...

A sign which is stating Eres Poderosa: You are powerful: ELAWC

Eastside woman battles mental illness — and barriers to getting help

Briana Muñoz, Community News Reporter January 16, 2021

Growing up in a dysfunctional household on the Eastside, Crystal Maldonado developed complex post-traumatic stress disorder. “I didn't know I had anxiety as a child. I didn't know I was depressed....

Trash, including empty boxes, are piled up next to a garbage bin.

Boyle Heights residents complain of overfilled trash cans and take action

Jathniel Coronado, Community News Reporter January 15, 2021

Boyle Heights’ main commercial strip has about half the number of public trash bins and one-third the number of bike racks compared to a similar stretch of Los Feliz, according to an informal survey...

A student at a computer with a child on her lap.

School, work, babysitting, COVID-19: How I learned my limits

Kenya Romero, Community News Reporter January 6, 2021

The past several months have been the most challenging of my entire life, by far. They have been the most rewarding for my work and school career, yet the worst for my mental well-being. The COVID-19...

Vehicles clogging Los Angeles roadways emit pollution that hurts the environment.

Air pollution’s disproportionate impact in Los Angeles

Zoe Little and Jericho Caleb Dancel December 22, 2020

A lifelong resident of East Los Angeles recounted the struggles she faced while growing up in a home approximately 800 feet from the 5 freeway. “I recall always feeling pain in my lungs,” said Adelita...

A 1- or 2-story cylindrical structure that is part of South Gates water system.

South Gate residents question water quality issues

Tahiti Salinas, Community News Reporter December 22, 2020

Water quality reports from the city of South Gate obtained by UT Community News show that three wells and a park reservoir have levels of Tetrachloroethene, or PCE, higher than the maximum levels recommended...

Woman with black cap working.

Thankful for my job, worried about my family

Natalie Alcala, Community News Reporter December 22, 2020

Societal burdens that have grown heavier through the pandemic have been carried on the backs of essential workers. I am one of those workers. Soon after COVID-19 began to make its way across the country,...

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Free drive-thru flu shot clinic at Cal State LA

Mia Alva, Intern Reporter November 19, 2020

A free drive-thru flu shot clinic will be hosted at Cal State LA this Friday, Nov. 20. Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Queens Care Health will be hosting the event along with the university.  The...

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Cal State LA students struggle to stay motivated for online classes

Mia Alva, Intern Reporter October 15, 2020

Ricardo Munguia, a computer science major, said he felt more isolated this semester by having a relationship with his computer rather than with new people. Munguia described how instead, his life has become...

Californians divided on stem cell research measure

October 14, 2020

Californians have taken to social media to voice their concerns or support for Proposition 14, which would allow the state to issue $5.5 billion in general obligation bonds, mainly to fund stem cell ...

Will having an on-site physician really improve patient care at facilities that have long operated without them?

Prop. 23 pits union against healthcare groups

Rebecca Diaz, Community News Reporter October 13, 2020

Companies have their tactics for keeping workers from unionizing. Similarly, unions have ways of striking back. Some say Prop. 23 represents just that. “They’re trying to fix a non-existent problem...

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