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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

Black crewneck sweater featuring the diablo mascot this version of the mascot has the letter "S" on his costume a small difference compared to the Diablo Grills logo which lacks it.

A dance with the devil might last you forever

Jose Oliver, Opinion Editor February 13, 2025

Everybody knows Cal State LA’s friendly feathered mascot, Eddie the Eagle, but there was once a time when he wasn’t always top of the pecking order. Recently, Cal State LA has been trying to embrace...

The Shrine Auditorium on Jefferson Blvd. near Historic South Central Los Angeles will be the venue for Commencement 2025. Photo by Jose Cabrera.

The Shrine Auditorium to host Commencement 2025 ceremonies

Jose Cabrera, Senior Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2025

The graduating class of 2025 will shine bright as Commencement will be held at the Shrine Auditorium from May 19 to 21. In an email statement and accompanying video announcement, Cal State LA President...

Cal State LA is one of the 23 CSU campuses that will utilize AI programs to prepare students for higher education and the workforce.

New AI initiative will accelerate student learning, CSU says

Queena Duong, Digital Editor February 13, 2025

The California State University (CSU) system announced on Feb. 4 that it will implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative with the world’s leading tech companies, including OpenAI with ChatGPT,...

Hot water tank outside campus housing on Jan. 7, 2025. Students allege that there was no hot water in some units, highlighting ongoing maintenance concerns.

Cal State LA students report ongoing hot water issues in housing units

Kara Alexander, Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2025

Some students living in campus housing at Cal State LA are reportedly experiencing inconsistent hot water, with some units unable to maintain a steady flow. The issue has allegedly persisted for weeks,...

New Pickleball courts will be implemented in front of the Student Services Building later this semester.

New Pickleball courts soon at Cal State LA

Emanuel Martinez, Multimedia Reporter February 12, 2025

Get ready to grab your paddles and wiffle balls — four Pickleball courts are being implemented in front of the Student Services Building on campus later this semester. According to Erik Hollins, Executive...

Cal State LA's pitchers chatting during practice at Reeder Field on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Golden Eagles’ baseball shifts expectations amid shifting roster

Omar Ortiz, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The 2020s have not been a kind decade for Cal State LA’s baseball team. After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the Golden Eagles have yet to finish a season with a winning record,...

Protesters deliver a speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. during the People's March on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Trump’s ‘golden age’ promise leaves many feeling skeptical, anxious

Joseph Chavarria, News Editor February 7, 2025

As Cal State LA students return to campus, many face a new reality after the inauguration of Donald Trump as the United States’ 47th president. After months of verbally attacking his political opponents...

The Goodman family look through the ruins of their destroyed home in Altadena on Monday, Jan 20. Photo courtesy of the Goodman family.

Three Cal State LA students’ lives are forever changed by the LA wildfires

Bryan Antunez, Multimedia Reporter February 7, 2025

In the evening on Tuesday, Jan 7., Cal State LA student Ryo Goodman was startled by the noise of their neighbor frantically slamming on their apartment door. Running outside, Goodman saw a ball of...

Official portraits of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump. Photos courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Cal State LA students react to the presidential election

Joseph Chavarria, Multimedia Reporter November 21, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of Americans flocked to polling places around the country to exercise their right to vote and have their voices heard. As votes were tallied and the night lingered on, it became evident...

The Department of Sociology is one of the many departments feeling the effects of the hiring freeze the university implemented to combat the $32.4 million budget deficit.

Hiring freeze leaves instructors out in the cold

Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter November 7, 2024

Article updated Nov. 9 at 3:05 p.m. See below for details.   Cal State LA faculty and lecturers are feeling the stress of the hiring freeze enacted this semester to combat the $32.4 million...

Cal State LA students cast their votes in the voting center at the University-Student Union on Monday, Nov. 4.

The election of a generation

Omar Ortiz and Jackson Tammariello November 6, 2024

Note: This article was first published in the November 6 print edition of the University Times. In that edition, it was written that the outcome of the presidential election may not be determined until...

Students lining up at Political Science Association. Photo by Queena Duong.

Cal State L.A. students soaked in knowledge ahead of Tuesday’s election

Queena Duong and Cynthia Harbott, UT Community News editors November 3, 2024

Decorating voter-themed tote bags. Sending postcards to remind family and friends to vote. Playing election-related games and partaking in photo ops. These were some of the ways Cal State L.A.’s 2024...

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