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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

The office that was originally tested for asbestos in King Hall found the fibers in the loose tiles, but they remain encapsulated.

Asbestos found in one office and mold in another area of King Hall

Anne To and Brian Lai February 28, 2024

King Hall classrooms and hallways were abuzz – literally – with the sounds of asbestos sampling pumps running throughout the building Friday. The testing comes after President Berenecea Johnson...

CSU student assistants win union vote to join the CSUEU.

CSU student assistants win union vote, with more than 20,000 voting to join the CSUEU

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor February 27, 2024

After a month of casting ballots and years of organizing a union vote, student assistants across the California State University system have won the right to unionize alongside the California State University...

ASI confirmed the purchase of two Mac computers for almost $20,000.

ASI purchased two Mac computers for nearly $20,000

Anthony Aguilar, Social Media Editor February 16, 2024

The Associated Student Inc. (AS) Board of Directors approved the purchase of two Macs for $19,820.74.  ASI originally requested $15,396.32 in funding to purchase a single Mac computer in July 2023....

Rain on Cal State LA's campus.

‘Rain, Rain, Go Away’

Tristan Longwell, Digital Editor February 5, 2024

Cal State LA moved to remote learning for one-day as the “Pineapple Express” storm continues to sweep across Los Angeles County.   The National Weather Service predicts that the storm will...

Renovations to the university library are soon to be in-progress.

An indefinite delay in the reconstruction of library space

Brian Lai and Christiane Rios February 1, 2024

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library recently underwent renovations in an attempt to expand and modernize study spaces. However, further renovations to the library have been postponed indefinitely.   Carlos...

Zitlali Montes, a lecturer in child development, speaking to faculty members about the recent CFA tentative agreement.

Lecturers and faculty struggle to live in L.A. with their current pay

Anne To, Editor-In-Chief February 1, 2024

Many Cal State LA faculty have been outspoken about their stance against the CFA's tentative agreement with the CSU. Over 50 CFA LA chapter members and students gathered for a meeting between the campus...

Cal State LA South Village towers.

As room and board costs increase, quality decreases

Sasha Funes, Multimedia Reporter February 1, 2024

News of tuition increases hit CSU campuses recently, and what most students don’t know is that increased dorm costs have also made matters worse.   Although CSU officials claim that tuition...

A campus where Latinos account for 69.4% of total enrollees. Cal State LA's Counseling and Psychological Services office provides in-person therapy to students.

Cal State LA Latinx students reflect on mental health and cultural stigmas

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor February 1, 2024

“Échale ganas,” or “give it your all,” is the advice Alejandro Duran’s parents gave him in high school when managing classes, soccer and college prep programs overwhelmed him enough that he...

University adjusts to new relaxed COVID-19 rules

University adjusts to new relaxed COVID-19 rules

Gavin J. Quinton, Multimedia Reporter February 1, 2024

Universities across the state, including Cal State LA, are relaxing COVID-19 protocols in line with new orders from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), a move that some students feel could...

Cal State LA students will graduate at the convention center in spring 2024. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Cal State LA students to graduate at convention center, not in parking lot

Tristan Longwell, Digital Editor January 28, 2024

Rumors about the location of the spring 2024 commencement ceremony have been swirling around Cal State LA's campus. It looks like the rumors are true.   Associated Students Incorporation (ASI)...

Members of the California Faculty Association strike in front of the CSULA U-SU building on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Photo by Xavier Zamora/University Times

CFA strike ends after one day, reaching tentative agreement with the CSU

Anne To, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

Braving the wet weather dressed in raincoats and armed with signs, California Faculty Association (CFA) members across the 23 CSUs marched out in the rain calling for higher wages, longer parental leave,...

The plastic tarp covering a hole in the ceiling peeling away from the  walls exposing chipped away paint.

Music building maintenance raises concern among students

Anthony Aguilar, Multimedia Reporter December 15, 2023

  Water damage in the lower-level of the music building and exposed ceiling cutouts has left some students concerned.   The lower level of the music building has a cutout exposing...

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