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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

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...

If approached by immigration police, students and faculty are to direct officers to visit the Welcome Desk in the Student Services Building and ask for the designated campus officials. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Rumors of ICE raids at Cal State LA ‘false,’ university says

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor March 1, 2025

University officials said that rumors on social media last week alleging that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, would be targeting Cal State LA are “unsubstantiated”...

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 14, 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 14, 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...

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