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Graphic by Samuel Valencia.

The Fill from the Hill: The First Amendment

Samuel Valencia, Copy Editor March 27, 2025

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international affairs....

Students make their way to the Student Services Building during a protest on Thursday, March 25. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Students rally against Trump admin, budget cuts

Jackson Tammariello and Cynthia Harbott, Managing Editor & Senior Multimedia Reporter March 27, 2025

Waves of student protests have embroiled Cal State LA within the past several weeks, voicing concerns on recent budget cuts, the Trump administration, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The protests have been...

Dr. Heather Lattimer, the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Cal State LA, listens as a student asks a question during a meeting in the Music Hall on Thursday, March 20. Lattimer is currently touring the various colleges on campus and meeting with students and faculty, answering questions and expressing her goals in her new position. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

New provost fields questions from Cal State LA community

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor March 27, 2025

Dr. Heather Lattimer, the newly appointed provost and vice president of academic affairs, is making the rounds on campus visiting the various colleges and hearing from students and faculty on their top...

Graphic by Jackson Tammariello.

A bright idea or waste of time?

Kara Alexander, Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Every second Sunday of March, there comes the time when the clocks jump an hour ahead, and many sleep schedules get thrown into disarray. On Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., most clocks nationwide were set an...

Immigration lawyer Lisbeth Mateo instructs the crowd on how to differentiate between warrants that ICE officials may show to people during a panel on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

‘Undocumented Lawyer’ encourages students to know their rights

Cynthia Harbott, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Immigration lawyer and activist Lizbeth Mateo paid a visit to Cal State LA late last month to educate students and staff about their legal rights as DACA students and undocumented residents. The panel...

Metro has directed students to go through the westbound station  while the closures are ongoing. Jose Cabrera/UT

Cal State LA busway reopens after week-long closure

Jose Cabrera, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Students can breathe a sigh of relief as The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority reopened the Cal State LA Eastbound busway station on March 10. However, the stairwell still remains...

Ali Tweini, a political action committee member speaks to students, faculty, and staff union members at a protest about layoffs at Cal State LA. Photo by Kara Alexander.

As layoffs and program cuts loom, Cal State L.A. faculty, staff and students protest

Dawn Dennis, a lecturer in the history department at Cal State L.A., was nominated for the 2025 “Lecturer of the Year” award in early February. Less than a few weeks later, she said her department...

Playoff chances slowly fade for men’s basketball

Sasha Funes, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2025

The Cal State LA men’s basketball team lost to the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks 77-72 on Saturday, Feb. 22, limiting their chance at a California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament...

(From left to right) Edgar Ortega moderates a panel consisting of Jax Nolan, Matt Castro, and Kasey Tran at Best of the Fest on Thursday, Feb. 20. Photo by Bryan Antunez.

Student filmmakers exhibit their work at Best of the Fest

Bryan Antunez, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 1, 2025

On Feb. 20, Cal State LA debuted the inaugural Best of the Fest, an event meant to showcase short films from previous film festivals and bring awareness to the 26th annual Golden Eagle Film Festival, set...

Students will be able to cast their votes in the upcoming ASI elections to determine the new student leaders at Cal State LA. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Applications for student leadership positions open

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor March 1, 2025

The Associated Students, Inc. of Cal State LA have opened applications for positions in student leadership for the 2025 to 2026 school year. All positions are open for students to apply, including ASI...

Golden Eagles chop down Lumberjacks to clinch CCAA berth

Sasha Funes, Editor in Chief March 1, 2025

The Cal State LA women’s basketball team secured its fourth consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament appearance following a dominant 70-40 victory against Cal Poly...

Tables and chairs on the west side of the library return after being used for the encampment last Spring. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Missing campus tables and chairs return after encampment

Arturo Orellana, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 1, 2025

After a semester-long absence, the tables and chairs used by the pro-Palestinian protesters to build their encampment are seeing a return for students to use once again.   Students on campus before...

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