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University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

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Food Pantry’s Service Day Brings Light to Food Insecurity

Jillian Bell, Staff Reporter September 10, 2019

Cup of noodles, fruit snacks, pasta, soup, beans, cereal, corn, tomato sauce and fruit cups were some of the many items found in free pre-filled bags given to Cal State LA students at the Food Pantry’s...

Viviana Capitran (middle left) speaking at a rally against I.C.E. raids, which was hosted by the Revolutionary Internationalist Youth organization last Thursday at Cal State LA near the Golden Eagle statue.

Protestors Denounce ICE at Cal State LA

Christopher Lazaro, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019

Due to the growing number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids occurring across the country administered by the Trump Administration, protesters came out to Cal State LA on Thursday to...

Students were able to get their portraits drawn in one of many activity booths that were offered during the celebration of the University Student-Union last Thursday at Cal State LA.

Celebrating 45 Years at the Student Union

Lilith Greta Meyer, Contributing Writer September 3, 2019

Free massages, caricature drawings and a 15-foot climbing wall – that is how the University-Student Union (U-SU) celebrated its 45-year anniversary. First opened in 1975, originally in the building...

Construction Workers installing solar panels on the rooftop of parking structure E. The 5th floor of the parking structure has yet to open due to the delay of the solar panel installation.

Cal State LA goes green

Richard Tzul, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019

Gold is the new green, as solar power technology is helping Cal State LA save money and the environment. The newly opened Structure E has brought 1,686 parking spaces to Cal State LA; it's also undergoing...

A graduating sash with "Mr. Cal State LA"engraved lies on Mike Alejandre's casket. The memorial took place at Forest Lawn in Glendale on August 29.

Miguel Alejandre Leaves a Lasting Impression

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

The recent passing of Miguel Alejandre lingers throughout Cal State LA as the lives he touched remember him with the utmost love and respect. Alejandre, a Golden Eagle alum, graduated with a Bachelors...

Former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lynn Mahoney (left) and Cal State LA President William A. Covino (right) at the Academic Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 23

President Covino Under Review

Joshua Letona, Copy Editor August 31, 2019

Cal State LA students and faculty can now submit confidential comments on President Covino as he is under review of the CSU Board of Trustees.  In an open letter to Cal State LA, Chancellor Timothy...

"Not Anymore" by Vector Solutions partnered with Cal State LA to train students on how to handles situations like sexual harassment or abuse on campus.

New Title IX Test Could Keep Students from Registering

Leslie Ramirez, Contributing Writer August 27, 2019

Cal State LA students must get a “B” or better on a sexual harassment and sexual violence test, if they hope to register for classes in the Spring 2020 semester. In previous years, Cal State LA...

Jennifer Jaramillo, a child development major, spins an Amazon Prime spinner and wins a micro-fiber cloth. The booth is from the Hispanic Business Society.

City of Orgs Engages Incoming Freshmen and Transfers

Jillian Bell, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

Freshmen and transfer students were recently given the opportunity to see Cal State LA as more than just a commuter university as clubs, organizations, sororities and fraternities filled some of the main...

Aaron Castaneda, the ASI President for the 2019-2020 term.

Castaneda Looks to Center Term Around Students

Richard Tzul, Staff Reporter August 23, 2019

Cal State LA's student led government, Associate Student Inc. (ASI) is led this academic year by its president, Aaron Castaneda. He said he holds a special bond with the school and is determined to serve...

Little Known Project Gives Students a Second Chance

Evelyn Rodriguez, Contributing Writer August 20, 2019

People who were previously incarcerated get a second chance at Cal State Los Angeles all because of a little known organization on campus. Project Rebound is a Cal State LA organization which helps...

Golden Advice

Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter August 20, 2019

Luis Parra: Engineer Major “If you have any type of income, set aside 10% from every pay-check and put it in a savings account if nothing else. If you are taking out loans to pay for tuition,...

With online tools such as Canvas, students are opting out of not purchasing textbooks.

Physical to Digital

Christopher Lazaro, Staff Reporter August 20, 2019

College textbooks can get pretty expensive. Students spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks with little return on buyback.  According to a 2018 - 2019 survey from collegeboard.org, students in public...

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