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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

The recently built South Village dorms at the Cal State LA campus.

Student housing residents excited about new renovations made to the South Village

Anna Kuchison, Intern Reporter March 3, 2022

Prior to the construction of the South Village in 2021, Cal State LA only had student apartments for on-campus housing. Now, more students are able to call Cal State LA home. The South Village is intended...

Photo of a Lion Dance in from of the Student Union.

Cal State LA welcomes Lunar New Year through festive event on campus

Jessica Liu, Intern Reporter March 2, 2022

In celebration of the 2022 Lunar New Year, the Cal State LA Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) hosted several festive events on Feb. 17, including lantern making, calligraphy...

picture of Anna Nguyen

Breaking: ASI announces new president

Will Baker, Reporter March 1, 2022

Anna Nguyen agreed to accept the position of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) president. Since Feb. 1, the president's position has remained vacant with many members of the executive board sharing the responsibilities...

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Former Cal State LA co-ed fraternity on administrative review after facing allegations of sexual assault, harassment and hazing

Victoria Ivie, Managing Editor March 1, 2022

A fraternity that was previously on campus was found this month to be in violation of its national office’s rules after previous allegations of hazing and harassment according to documents obtained by...

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Defense and veteran leadership land big win for Lady Eagles

Braylin Collins, New Break Anchor February 25, 2022

Cal State LA’s women's basketball team won its matchup against Chico State on Thursday, giving the team an impressive win over a tough conference opponent while keeping conference playoff hopes alive.  The...

Picture of Carmen Cuba in the Zoom meeting.

Stranger no more: ‘Stranger Things’ casting director speaks at Cal State for the first time

Priscilla Caballero, Reporter & News Break Anchor February 25, 2022

Cal State LA alumna and Emmy award winning casting director, Carmen Cuba, is famously known for her work on “Stranger Things,” “Magic Mike,” “Now You See Me” and “The Martian,” just to...

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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...

Illustration of a bus, car and school bus.

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...

View of the walkway in between the bookstore and the cafeteria

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...

A “Mask On” COVID-19 safety sign outside the Cal State LA student dorms.

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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