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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

(From left) Former Editors-in-Chief Marisa Martinez, Jacqueline Quynh, Hector Becerra, Ruthanne Salido, and current Editor-in-Chief Sasha Funes at a panel discussion in the University Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
University Times celebrates 75 years

Former UT editors-in-chief, alumni, and the TVFM department commemorated the student-run campus newspaper’s 75 years of delivering...

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Billie Jean King walks out from the gymnasium to a crowd awaiting her speech during a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Cal State LA honors Billie Jean King

This past Wednesday, Cal State LA commemorated the widely acclaimed Billie Jean King with a statue dedication ceremony, unveiling the...

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Volunteers from ASI and the County Clerk's office welcome students to the voter registration event.
Voter registration event gets students election-ready

The Cal State LA Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) partnered with the Los Angeles City Clerk's office in hosting a nonpartisan...

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Nursing major model Alyse McIntosh, dressed for a nursing position interview, at the Interns Soar Career Fashion Show.
Career Center fashion show back from hiatus

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Cal State LA hosted its first Career Fashion Show in nine years. The fashion show was started as a fun way for...

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Artwork by Rebecca Diaz.
2024 UT Community News Voter Guide

Check out the 2024 Voter Guide, featuring 15 election-related stories.  

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The 2019 Pride Parade brought in a huge crowd who had various hashtags and signs one of which proclaimed #LOVEWINS this past Sunday in West Hollywood.
Prop. 3 offers constitutional protection for same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage was legalized in California in 2013 and in the United States in 2015. But the California Constitution reads, “Only...

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Inside a Glendale Vons market where prices will be affected if Prop 32 passes. Photo taken by Jessica Galan.
Should California increase minimum wage?

As many Californians struggle to make ends meet due to inflation, an increase in the minimum wage would seem to be a welcomed change. However,...

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Los Angeles Community Profiles
Aerial shot of a commercial strip with shops.
Shops in Figueroa Street in Highland Park, a historic neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles. (Cornell Chuaseco UT)
Collage de Celia Cruz, Selena Quintanilla, y Rocio Durcal.
Opinion: Tres Iconos Fundamentales en la Música Hispana

En honor al mes de la historia de la mujer, recordaremos a tres iconos de la música hispana, incluyendo “La reina del Tex-Mex,”...

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La 30a Conferencia Anual del Día de la Historia Latina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEpd3E5l4Fw Por primera vez en 30 años, la conferencia anual organizada por Hispanas Organizadas...

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Building
Los residentes se despiden de la torre de Sears

Sentado en la esquina de Olympic Blvd. y Soto St. se encuentra uno de los edificios más reconocibles de Los Ángeles, conocido por...

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Chart showing 101 theft crimes within a two mile radius of Cal State LA from  Aug. 1 to Sept. 19. Motor Vehicle Theft: 61, Robbery: 3, Larceny: 15, Vehicle Break In: 22. 
Data visualization courtesy of CrimeMapping.com
Annual security report finds rise in car theft

The Cal State LA Public Safety Department sent a school-wide email on Sept. 15 containing the 2024 annual security report, which outlines...

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The Heat Index Chart from the National Weather Service. If exposed to direct sunlight, the index values can likely be higher.
Historic heat wave scorches Cal State LA

When students began their third week of instruction, they were met with temperatures in the low 90s that made for an uncomfortable...

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Protester waves a Palestinian flag in front of the University Bookstore during a May Day for Palestine rally on May 1, 2024. The event was organized by the Cal State LA Students for Justice in Palestine.
CSU bans encampments, restricts mask-wearing during protests

The CSU Chancellor’s Office on Aug. 15 announced new system-wide policy changes that bans encampments and establishes more protest...

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Step into the batey with ‘¡Celebramos!’
Cal State LA celebrates Latinx Heritage Month
Making mooncakes and memories in mid-autumn
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Kento Tani flies by MSU defense during the Golden Eagles' 1-0 win at University Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
Squawk and awe! Golden Eagles soar to another win

The men’s soccer team took the field at University Stadium under the hot afternoon sun on Sunday, Sept. 22 against the MSU Denver...

Golden Eagles celebrate goal by Luke Varav (pictured middle) with hugs at the Sept. 20 game versus Colorado School of Mines.
Men's soccer wins home opener

The Cal State LA men’s soccer team earned their third win of the season in their 2024  home opener against the Colorado School of...

Women’s soccer unbeaten after 1-0 victory against Vanguard
Women’s soccer unbeaten after 1-0 victory against Vanguard

While the weather cooled, the Golden Eagles women’s soccer team’s unbeaten streak did not, with a 1-0 victory over Vanguard University...

Reginald P. Louis as Rafael (left) and Darian Dauchan as Kenzi share a laugh during a showing of "The Joy Ride" on
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2024.
The journey to healing begins on wheels

In times of great sorrow, hope can feel like a fallacy. How can one find peace in a seemingly cruel and uncaring world? When injustice...

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The University Student Union "U Got Talent" Show 2024 main stage ready for its contestants.
Cal State LA students prove they ‘got talent’

Originally published on Sept 11, 2024 ALL PHOTOS BY JOSEPH CHAVARRIA On Wednesday evening, The University-Student Union hosted...

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Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's The Acolyte
Disney still has a lot to learn after ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

This article was first published in the September 11 print edition of the University Times.   From its two-episode premiere,...

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When accessibility becomes an issue

 The Office of Students with Disabilities’ (OSD) mission is to “provide an equitable learning environment for students with disabilities,”...

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Organization Tip Graphic by Canva.
Tips to stay organized for school

As school begins, get your school supplies ready such as notebooks, pens, devices, and tips to stay organized. Going into my senior...

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Delaney Hall sitting outside of the University Student Union. Photo by Alyssah Hall.
Spring into style

Warm weather and sunshine inspired students to sport these vibrant and stylish spring looks on campus. Add green, blood orange, lavender,...

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A student opens up TikTok on her phone.
Students express mixed feelings over the TikTok ban

On March 13, the House of Representatives passed a bill effectively forcing the sale of the social media app TikTok. According to the...

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Neuralink recently received FDA approval to run human testing on their brain computer implants.
Neuralink: Is getting your brain chipped a good idea?

Imagine what you could do if you could control your computer or your phone not with your fingers or voice but with your thoughts. With...

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A Director at LAHSA attended the Alhambra Homeless Count to help organize the event
L.A. County homeless count goes digital, raising concerns about its new app

Pens and clipboards were replaced with an app this year for hundreds of volunteers who participated in the annual Homeless Count organized...

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