The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

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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Dedicated student advocate steps down as ASI president leaving vacancy

Will Baker, Reporter February 23, 2022

An Associated Students Inc. (ASI) meeting in January served as the last time Diana Chavez would be president of the Cal State LA student body. ASI had hoped to be back in-person, but the meeting was completely...

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Many commuter students are excited to be back to in-person instruction

Jessica Liu, Intern reporter February 20, 2022

Many students are back to in-person learning at Cal State LA, but that means taking the Metro, bus, or driving to campus again for commuter students.  While some may see this as an inconvenience, biochemistry...

COVID testing site on campus next to the student services center.

Cal State LA prepares for students to return with a few new COVID safety guidelines

Stephanie Medina, Reporter February 16, 2022

Although COVID-19 safety measures were put in place for in-person classes last fall, students still have mixed feelings about returning to campus this week.  So what precautions is the university taking...

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Cal State LA workers are facing shorter hours and slower shifts due to remote learning

Genesis Gonzalez, Reporter February 15, 2022

Cal State LA student workers are back on campus and trying to navigate their shorter and much less busier than normal shifts.  Pedro Gutierrez, a Los Angeles Film School graduate, has been working...

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Services available for students during virtual learning and beyond

Irene Hernandez, Contributor February 6, 2022

Wondering what services are available for students during these virtual times?  Even though classes are being held virtually until Feb. 14, the University Times compiled a list of resources that are...

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Students living in Cal State LA dorms share concerns on COVID safety

Jessica Liu, Intern reporter February 4, 2022

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Cal State LA students living in the dorms have mixed feelings on how safe it really is to live there.  Jasmine Mendoza, a criminal justice major, said that she experienced...

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No fans in the stands

Anna Kuchison, Intern Reporter February 3, 2022

College sports games are a beloved tradition at most American universities. Stadiums packed with cheering crowds and lots of school spirit are a quintessential part of the gameday experience for both athletes...

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Students ambivalent about spring semester’s remote start

Priscilla Caballero, Reporter January 31, 2022

Fully vaccinated? Check. Booster shot? Check. First three weeks of spring semester remotely? It’s not exactly how Cal State LA students thought their spring semester would start.  Jacob Rangnes,...

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Campus bookstore is set to sell highly coveted COVID-19 self-tests

Victoria Ivie, Reporter January 30, 2022

The Cal State LA bookstore announced via Instagram that it will be selling COVID-19 rapid self-tests. Students can purchase the tests at the cashier counter for $24.99 each with a one-pack-per-customer...

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Much-needed school spirit returned with cheer team

Genesis Gonzalez, Reporter January 29, 2022

Now that they've had a taste of being back together, Cal State LA's cheer team is excited to bring back school spirit once fans are allowed at sporting events again.   Cal State LA announced...

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Covino confirms that Cal State LA will resume in-person classes this spring

Victoria Ivie and Mia Alva January 28, 2022

President William A. Covino announced that classes on campus will resume on Feb. 14 in an email today.  “I’m encouraged by the recent data that shows COVID-19 case numbers declining in the county,...

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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...

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