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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

Thomas Chavez (5) during a baseball game on March 2, 2020.

CCAA officially cancels the remainder of 2020 spring sporting events

Adrian Bennett de Avila, Sports Editor March 19, 2020

California Collegiate Athletic Association officials canceled the rest of the CCAA 2020 spring athletic season effective immediately, after a consultation with the CCAA Presidents/Chancellor Board on Wednesday. This...

At the start of week 8, hand sanitizer stations arrive all over campus for precautions against Coronavirus

BREAKING: Cal State LA to continue online classes for the remainder of spring 2020

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

Alternative instruction will continue through until the end of spring semester, according to a campus-wide email sent out by Cal State LA’s President Thursday evening. The announcement came in light...

Housing asks on-campus residents to go home

Housing asks on-campus residents to go home

Adrian Bennett de Avila, Sports Editor March 18, 2020

On Monday, an email was sent out to campus residents from Housing and Residence Life detailing the plans of how it will proceed amidst coronavirus concerns.  The email included a request from Housing...

How food services on campus are being affected thus far

How food services on campus are being affected thus far

Denae Ayala and Christopher Lazaro March 18, 2020

Daniel Keenan, director of Restaurant and Catering Facilities at Cal State LA, said during a phone interview, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s recent announcement forced the food court on campus to...

Commencement 2020 will not be held this spring due to COVID-19 concerns.

BREAKING: Cal State LA Commencement 2020 canceled

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2020

"Commencement 2020 will not be held this spring" according to a campus-wide email sent out on Tuesday by Cal State LA President William A. Covino. This decision came after a string of California State...

The John F. Kennedy Library is now closed until further notice due to coronavirus concerns.

BREAKING: Library closed, school announces

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor March 16, 2020

While originally meant to be open during the switch to online courses, the “University Library will be closed until further notice, effective Tuesday, March 17.” The announcement made via email...

There are no diagnosed cases of coronavirus among university employees or students.

Breaking down campus concerns about coronavirus

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

UPDATED: Monday, March 16 @ 8pm  The U.S. is in an official state of emergency due to the ever-growing cases of coronavirus. The virus has hit home as Cal State LA has taken student, faculty and staff...

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

Seniors concerned over the fate of Commencement 2020

Catherine Valdez, Staff Reporter March 13, 2020

As the coronavirus response unfolds, seniors are concerned on whether they will be able to move their tassels from left to right. On Tuesday, William Covino, the school president, sent out a campus-wide...

Parking Structure C (left) and Parking Structure E (right).

Cal State LA offers refunds for parking permits

Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter March 12, 2020

Students’ concerns about whether refunds for parking permits would be issued, amid the new mandate for online classes, can be put at ease.  According to Cal State LA’s Parking Operations Manager...

‘African Healing’ connects community

Meghan Bravo, Staff Reporter March 12, 2020

“You cannot love or respect other people if you cannot love and respect yourself,” said Ashley Dawkins to a group of diverse students, as they celebrated and connected to their African roots through...

Campus Voices: Coronavirus

Campus Voices: Coronavirus

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor March 12, 2020

  UPDATE: Thursday, March 12 @ 3:38pm Cal State LA classes have been cancelled from March 16 to March 19. The cancellation period is intended to allow professors to transition to “alternative...

The Jesse Owens Track and Field is home to the track and soccer team. When unattended, the track is open to the general public.

Cal State LA athletics follows suit and goes fanless

Denae Ayala, George Garcia, and Darwin Lopez March 11, 2020

Cal State LA continued to take measures to maintain the health of the university community. In order to comply with the California Department of Public Health recommendations, President William Covino...

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