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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

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University Times

Wendy Romero, Elections and Outreach Commissioner, expresses the concern over Cal State LA’s budget handling over the past year.

ASI looks for new voices on campus

Luis Chavez, Staff Reporter February 13, 2020

As general elections approach this semester, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) encouraged students to join the student government through a series of workshops on campus.  Senior Coordinator of Student...

LAFD arrived at the scene after the call was sent out twenty minutes prior.

Elevator halted in King Hall

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor February 11, 2020

On Tuesday, an alarm began ringing in King Hall. The alarm originated from an elevator that was stuck with three people on board. On the scene immediately after the ringing commenced was a campus police...

Last Wednesday, the City of Orgs Mixer brought students and organizations together which was hosted by the Center for Student Involvement in the Golden Eagle Ballroom.

Student orgs welcome Golden Eagles into open arms

Tahiti Salinas, Staff Reporter February 9, 2020

In a surprising turn of events, the City of Orgs’ first mixer was a success. Despite the late hour, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., plenty of students showed up to the Golden Eagle Ballroom to mix and mingle with...

Campus Voices: The Race, the State of the Union and the Acquittal

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor February 8, 2020

On Monday night, the much-anticipated Iowa caucuses had arrived. The process is recognized for delivering momentum to the winning candidate of the state. That momentum was stalled when the results of the...

The procession consisted of mini-cars each representing student organizations and clubs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Theta Pi were among the fraternities that had their own mini-vehicles.

Cal State LA brings back the Golden Eagle Parade

Tamerlane Salyk, Contributing Writer February 7, 2020

The recent cold weather was not an issue for parade goers this past Tuesday as the University Student Union (U-SU) became the center of the Cal State LA Golden Eagle Parade, a tradition that was brought...

Los Angeles Fire department responds to a possible gas leak at Rosser Hall at Cal State LA on Thurday, Feb. 6.

Rosser Hall evacuated due to possible gas leak

Marisa Martinez and Richard Tzul February 6, 2020

Cal State LA’s Rosser Hall was evacuated on Thursday due to fears of a possible gas leak; an immediate investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed there was no such leak. The Public...

A part of Circle Drive is fenced off near King Hall for the construction of an elevator platform.

New elevators to be built on campus

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor January 30, 2020

Campus community members are going to get a lift. That is, a lift up from the student housing area to just outside King Hall. Construction of a new elevator tower is taking place to connect the sub-level...

Illustration by Lauren Dahncke

Former Cal State LA grad student is suing the university alleging ADA violations

Rosio Flores and George Garcia January 29, 2020

Cal State LA is facing a lawsuit for alleged disability rights violations. The plaintiff, former student Gamaliel Datugan, who was born deaf, claims he was not properly accommodated by the University in...

Photo illustration courtesy of bubaone/Getty Images

Advocacy for ADA compliance sparks pending civil rights investigation

George Garcia and Rosio Flores January 28, 2020
Student files a complaint prompting potential OCR probe
The Waivecars displaying their out of service signs sit unused as the new semester begins.

Waving Goodbye to WaiveCars… For Now

Denae Ayala, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

Campus community members can no longer rent the electric emission-free Waivecar at Cal State LA until further notice.  The parked vehicles on campus have a note on the windshield stating, “NOTICE:...

The Cal State LA Book Exchange was originally rumored to be shut down after the moderator of the group posted a cryptic message announcing a date of termination.

False alarm: Cal State LA Book Exchange stays online

Catherine Valdez, Staff Reporter January 22, 2020

The Cal State LA Book Exchange, a Facebook group known widely across campus, was going to shut down on Jan. 20. That’s what the group’s moderator announced a couple days in advance, only to later recant...

Christopher Koo (left) and Aaron Castaneda (right) listen to Cal State LA community members during a Board Members meeting on Nov. 14.

ASI Fee Increase Denied

Joshua Letona, News Editor December 10, 2019

A fee increase that Associated Students, Inc. has been weighing for months did not make it past a board vote. During a meeting last Thursday, the referendum was voted down, relieving students of an incremental...

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