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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

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BREAKING: Cal State LA offers option to move to remote instruction due to heat

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter September 7, 2022

On Sept. 7, students and faculty received a campus-wide email alerting them of the option for faculty to move to remote instruction this week, beginning this afternoon since some classrooms have been uncomfortably...

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AfroFest commences fall semester for and by the culture

Alyssah Hall, Reporter September 5, 2022

Over 250 Cal State LA students gathered under the hot sun at the U-SU Plaza, enticed by free refreshments, a live DJ, and the chance to support a variety of Black-owned businesses.  The Pan-African...

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What you need to know about student loan forgiveness

Will Baker, Social/Multimedia Editor September 5, 2022

The Biden administration recently signed into law a three-part student debt cancellation plan. The primary part of the plan is estimated to cancel $20,000 of student debt for any recipient of a Pell Grant...

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Spending hacks for Golden Eagles

Will Baker, Social/Multimedia Editor September 5, 2022

Inflation has most people shrinking their spending. With students taking on hefty expenses and debt at the start of the semester, every dollar can make a huge difference. Here are a few spending hacks...

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People not wearing masks indoors sparks conversations within the Cal State LA community

Mia Alva, Editor in Chief September 5, 2022

During the first few weeks of school, Cal State LA students have seen individuals not wearing masks inside buildings, even with no change to the requirement.  Masks are required to be worn indoors...

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‘Better Call Saul’ better than most legal shows?

Oscar Torres, Digital Editor September 5, 2022

When watching a show about criminal justice it should draw you in with the dramatic court cases and intense decision making scenes. But what makes people get drawn to these portrayals of law? Shows...

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South Village opens the semester with new changes and new concerns

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter September 4, 2022

Residents in South Village spoke up about positive and negative changes in housing this new academic year. Housing and Residence Life looks a lot different now than last year. Students are thrilled...

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CSI welcomes back students to a new era for Cal State LA

Erik Adams, Reporter September 4, 2022

Even with Thursday’s high temperatures, the Center for Student Involvement’s Welcome Home BBQ event was able to greet new and returning students to a more typical in-person campus experience this semester.  Along...

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Large turnout for the City of Orgs event

Brian Lai, Reporter September 4, 2022

There was a big turnout for this year’s City of Orgs event, where over 200 attendees met with student reps from various student-led organizations, clubs and groups on campus. The event was situated around...

Cal State LA and AltaMed hosted a clinic along the main pathway on campus on Thursday, Aug.18. Students were able to visit this clinic for either a COVID-19 vaccination or booster.

The AltaMed Clinics are back at Cal State LA

Anne To, Reporter August 21, 2022

Cal State LA is partnering with AltaMed to bring another pop-up clinic on campus. On Aug. 18 and Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, the clinics will provide first, second and booster shots of the COVID-19...

The bar graph above illustrates the type of crimes reported and the quantity reported according to the Cal State LA Daily crime log and fire report. The data analysis is by Victoria Ivie and the illustration by Fatima Rosales.

Vandalism accounts for 50% of campus crime this summer

Victoria Ivie, Managing Editor August 21, 2022

While less students are on campus over the summer, crime never stops.  Of the 18 reported crimes over June, July and up until August 15, the most reported type of crime was vandalism at 50% of all...

Students question whether they want to be in-person or online for classes, but most don’t have a choice

Mia Alva, Editor in Chief August 21, 2022

Although Cal State LA and the United States have battled with COVID-19 for two years, some students are not willing to take the chance with in-person classes, while others are ready to network and interact...

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