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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

CSU students, faculty, and community members can nominate and share what qualities they are looking for in the next CSU chancellor. Graphic by Anne To.

CSU’s search for a new Chancellor

Anne To, Managing Editor February 6, 2023

The California State University (CSU) is currently searching for a new chancellor and will host open forums across Southern, Central and Northern California. The forums will be hybrid and live-streamed...

A memorial wall on campus, asking Cal State LA to share memories and thoughts for the victims of recent mass shootings. Photo by Brian Lai.

Cal State LA students mourn after recent mass-shootings

Erick Cabrera and Brian Lai February 4, 2023

When news broke about the tragedies in Monterey Park and Moon Bay last month, many students were deeply affected as the Monterey Park shooting occurred near campus. With Cal State LA being located less...

2023 graduating students will hold commencement on a campus parking lot, just like last year.

BREAKING: The countdown to commencement comes with disappointment

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor February 1, 2023

This article has been updated to add a statement from the university. One hundred and nine days until commencement and graduating students have mixed feelings about what Cal State LA has in store for...

A portrait of President William Covino, from the Cal State LA website.

BREAKING: President Covino announces retirement

Victoria Ivie, Managing Editor August 18, 2022

On August 18, President William Covino announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. He will retire in June 2023. Covino made his announcement at the end of the 2022 University...

Students walking on campus.

Breaking: Cal State LA classes will move online for the first three weeks of the spring 2022 semester

Mia Alva, Managing Editor January 4, 2022

According to President William A. Covino in a campus email, classes for spring 2022 will be on temporary remote instruction for the first three weeks of the semester.  Public health experts told Covino...

Main walkway on campus some students are pictured walking.

Cal State LA students call for more online classes next semester

Mia Alva, Managing Editor November 17, 2021

Many students at Cal State LA are not thrilled that the majority of classes offered next semester will be in-person.  “I started this petition because if not me, then who?” said Nicolette Elia,...

An American flag, California flag and military flags on the stage of the U-SU plaza where the Veterans Ceremony took place.

Cal State LA honors veteran students

Anna Kuchison, Intern Reporter November 11, 2021

“Being in the Air Force opened a lot of doors for me,” said Itzel Barakat. “And in a way, it's given me a second chance.”  Barakat served as an aviation operator in the U.S. Air Force. She...

Photo shows a cloud of smoke in the sky near campus.

BREAKING: ‘Alhambra Fire’ has Cal State LA students worried 

Mia Alva, Cornell Chuaseco, and Erick Cabrera September 30, 2021

Students on campus were surprised to see a cloud of smoke caused by the “Alhambra Fire” that has now escalated to Major Emergency status. No injuries have been reported, and no evacuations have been...

Graduates of Cal State Los Angeles's Arts and Letter Department wave to their family, friends, and supporters during the 2019 Cal State LA Commencement

Cal State LA graduates share mixed feelings on the new in-person commencement plans

Mia Alva, Managing Editor May 29, 2021

Alejandra Illingworth, a 2021 communication disorders graduate, said that she remembered being initially upset about the original plans for commencement. “When the university announced the plan with...

illustration of people throwing their grad caps in the air

University announces graduation ceremonies will be postponed

Tahiti Salinas and Mia Alva May 5, 2021

After hearing “heartfelt feedback” from students and others in the community, the two graduation ceremonies will be postponed, according to an email to the UT from the Office of Communications and...

pie chart

After the vaccination: Questions and experiences from Cal State LA students

Mia Alva, Social Media editor April 27, 2021

Now that all individuals age 16 or over are eligible to be vaccinated in Los Angeles County, Cal State LA students share their vaccination experiences and pending questions. In an informal survey with...

Illustration of school with vaccines

BREAKING: Vaccinations required for next semester

Tahiti Salinas, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

In a simultaneous announcement, California State University (CSU) joined the University of California (UC) in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone accessing campus facilities during the Fall 2021...

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