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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...

Lot 5 (left) and Parking Structure C (right) from the third floor of Parking Structure E.

Introducing Virtual Parking Permits

Rosio Flores, Staff Reporter December 10, 2019

A new virtual parking permit system is being introduced to Cal State LA in Spring 2020 in hopes of enhancing the current mail order version.  Launched by Parking Services as part of a new parking management...

A labrador retriever greets a Cal State LA student. Paws-to-share arrive on the Cal State LA campus in time for finals week to destress students.

Therapy Dogs Make it Just in Time

Christopher Lazaro, Staff Reporter December 8, 2019

It’s that time of year again where anxious students preparing for finals get one-on-one time with some furry friends. The school’s Health and Wellness center hosted “Break for Paws” in which Paws-to-Share,...

La Historia de Maria at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex.

‘Diciembre Mexicano’ Enchants the Luckman Theatre

Rosio Flores, Staff Reporter December 3, 2019

Filled with color, culture, dance and music, Diciembre Mexicano brought Mexican traditions and holiday spirit to Cal State LA in late November. The Luckman Theatre audience welcomed December with Baile...

Cal State LA’s Provost Office’s official headshot of Tom Enders, former Vice Provost for Enrollment Services.

Vice Provost Joins SFSU

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2019

In late November, a campus-wide email sent out by the Office of the Provost, announced the vice provost for student enrollment’s leave of office. On Monday, Tom Enders moved on to work as the special...

Bodie Olmos, development manager at the Latino Film Institute shares what being Latino means to him when it comes to movies.

The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Talks Music Diversity at Cal State LA

Christopher Lazaro, Staff Reporter December 1, 2019

The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation gathered professionals to discuss on campus how to enter and survive in the music industry in terms of diversity. In the panel discussion Nov. 20, the topic...

Police Chief Addresses Concerns Regarding Recent Campus Threats

Erick Brigham, Multimedia Journalist November 21, 2019

“I choose not to accept this as the norm,” said Cal State LA’s Chief of Police Larry Bohannan about the recent Cal State LA shooter threats. Recent threats to campus have generated anxiety and...

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Lend a Hand, or Give Anything You Can

Rosio Flores, Staff Reporter November 19, 2019

The holidays are near and the spirit of giving is here.  Educational Participation in the Communities’ (EPIC) 48th Annual Toy and Food Drive is currently underway. For the past 47 years, this campus-wide...

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders discusses topics such as “Medicare for All” and how under his administration, coverage would extend to the undocumented.

Democrats court Latinx vote on campus

Richard Tzul, Copy Editor November 19, 2019

The Democratic primary season kicks off in a few months. As the presidential candidates campaign throughout the country, there’s one demographic they’ll want to win over: the Latinx community. On...

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