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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

Housing Measure Would Raise Billions for Residents

Roman Banuelos, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

East and South L.A. residents struggling with the high cost of rent may get help if voters approve a state ballot measure to borrow $4 billion dollars for more affordable housing construction and subsidized...

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Burbank Tax Measure Would Raise $9M For Local Schools

P’Etra Elise October 23, 2018

Burbank voters will decide on Tuesday, Nov. 6 whether they want to pay more in property taxes in order to raise money for local schools.   The tax would generate an estimated  $9 million a...

Animal rights’ measure draws animal activists as some of its opponents

Jordan Rodriguez, UT Community News Reporter October 23, 2018

A measure aimed at improving farm animal conditions has drawn a host of opponents – and not just some farmers’ groups but certain animal activists as well. Some of the activists say that the measure...

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Reinstate rent control?

Jesse Seo, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

Both supporters and opponents of Proposition 10 can agree that rent is “too damn high” in California. The state ballot measure would allow local governments to adopt rent control on any type of...

El Monte Could Get A Huge Boost — a $190M bond — for High Schools

Isaac Gutierrez, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

More science labs with actual equipment, laptops for each student, and safe classroom doors that lock from inside are a few of the services that a local $190 million bond measure on the November ballot...

Do We Still Need To “save daylight”? Measure Could Keep Time in California Consistent

Isaac Gutierrez, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

During the upcoming midterm elections in Nov., voters will have a shot at deciding if they want to repeal Daylight Savings Time.   A measure on the ballot proposes Daylight Savings Time to be...

Congressional candidates’ personal stories shape their platforms

Anthony Quach, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

As Rep. Judy Chu faces off against Bryan Witt for her seat on the U.S. House of Representatives, their backgrounds shape a lot of their views. Chu told the UT that her experience as a psychology professor...

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Prop 6 “Gas Tax”: A Balancing Act

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 16, 2018

Californians will decide in a few weeks whether to repeal the gas tax initiative signed into law last year. Proposition 6 is a response to the “Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017” — which...

Overwhelmed? 6 ways to get organized

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 8, 2018

Being a college student is a busy job; add on work, internships, physical activity and family time and you have one packed schedule.   The University Tutorial Center held an informational workshop...

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One Year Later, Some Students Still Bemoan Smoking Policy

Roman Banuelos, Contributing Writer October 8, 2018

More than a year after Cal State LA banned smoking on campus, students report mixed feelings about the policy, with some still holding grudge. “I’m not doing anything wrong. I study my butt off everyday,”...

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Student Health Fee Increases 60 Percent

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 8, 2018

Many students don’t realize they have complete access to health care right on campus – let alone that they have been paying for it each semester. The Student Health Center offers dozens of services...

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My Story of Using the Campus Food Pantry

Jordan Rodriguez, Contributing writer October 8, 2018

Not all students who have used Cal State LA’s food pantry want to admit that they have. But I will. That’s because I want to raise awareness about it -- and encourage other students like me to...

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