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University Times

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University Times

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Cal State LA music department eager for the return of in-person learning

Zoe Little, Social Media editor April 13, 2021

Technological difficulties and the necessity to practice in groups have left students and staff from the music department feeling like they are missing out on the full learning experience they would otherwise...

The commencement ceremony is one of the few major university events whose fate is left in question due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BREAKING: Cal State LA announces details for in-person commencement

Ethan Axtell, Rosio Flores, and Tahiti Salinas April 9, 2021

UPDATED: May 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Covino announces Tuesday that graduates will not receive guest tickets nor be able to walk the stage. UPDATED: April 13, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Covino announces Tuesday...

A screenshot of the recent virtual Associated Students Incorporated, Board of Directors meeting. President Covino and others are on screen.

Breaking: Covino announces steps toward an in-person commencement for Class of 2021

Marisa Martinez March 25, 2021

Updated March 25: Aaron Castañeda's graduation has been corrected. President William A. Covino announced that the Cal State LA administration will be looking for an outdoor venue in order to have...

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Cal State LA students anticipate another virtual graduation

Krysta Pae, Staff Reporter March 25, 2021

Graduation for the Class of 2021 is just a few months away and soon-to-be Cal State LA graduates are uncertain about what the school will be doing to honor their achievements. “My expectation for...

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Student clubs you can join since there is no “Club Rush”

Briana Munoz, Reporter March 19, 2021

As the university continues to function through a virtual platform, it may be unclear as to which campus clubs are currently active and which are not. Prior to the pandemic, Cal State LA offered “Club...

Dr. Joseph I. Castro, who is currently serving as the eighth California State University chancellor. Castro previously served as the president of Fresno State University since 2013. CSU press released image.

New CSU Chancellor addresses student concerns about fees and tuition

Catherine Valdez and Rosio Flores March 17, 2021

Tuition costs, mandatory recreation and other fees for on-campus activities and services — some of which aren't as accessible during the pandemic — were addressed by Chancellor Joseph I. Castro during...

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Remote learning: Students report having to teach themselves

Mia Alva, Reporter, Social Media Editor March 15, 2021

After a full-year of isolation due to the pandemic, students are still struggling to adapt to online learning. However, not for the same reasons as before. Due to some professors not providing Zoom meetings...

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Mandatory two-step verification

Zoe Little, Social Media editor March 10, 2021

A new update from the University's technology department has made 2-step verification mandatory for all faculty and student MyCalStateLA accounts, starting today for faculty and March 24 for students....

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Digital diaries to be displayed in a virtual exhibit

Zoe Little, Social Media editor March 6, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the University Library’s Special Collections and Archives team, alongside student archivists, are ensuring that the experiences of the Cal State LA campus community...

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Students hope for improvements on mental health services on campus

Mia Alva, Social Media editor February 26, 2021

Ezmee Gollas, a kinesiology major, said she saw a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) psychiatrist in Fall 2019 and that it felt like an “uphill battle” just to make an appointment. “I had...

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Stepping away from social media

Mia Alva, Staff Reporter February 19, 2021

Guillermo Aranda, a kinesiology major, caught himself on his phone late at night for three hours straight, his eyes “struggling to stay open” while scrolling through Instagram and Twitter. Aranda said...

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Dreamers look forward to President Biden’s new immigration policies

Briana Munoz, Staff Reporter February 17, 2021

Members of the Cal State LA community who are part of the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program said they breathed a sigh of relief when they found out about President Biden’s plans for immigration. The...

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