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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

A Local Nonprofit That Helps Other Nonprofits

P’Etra Davis, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018

Charity on Top is not like your typical charity.   This local non-profit organization creates custom gift cards that benefit other charities -- so that those groups can do good works.   You...

Homeless Deaths Continue to Grow

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018

The number of homeless people dying in Los Angeles County increased about 5 percent -- from 622 to 653 -- so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to Sarah Ardalani, a spokesperson...

Is entrepreneurship the way to liberate Latino laborers?

Jackelinne Morales, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018

 Wilfredo Rodriguez, a young Latino living in South Central Los Angeles, was working in the same full-time job painting for many years. He worked hard, knew how to do his job well and at some point,...

Photo Water Pipe at the housing of California State University of Los Angeles

Water Pipe Bursts at Cal State LA Housing Complex

Adrian Bennett de Avila, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018

A pipe broke in the Phase I dormitory complex about one week ago -- temporarily shutting down the water in the dorm and laundry rooms.   There was also slow water flow in the Phase II housing...

Workshop Helps International Students Navigate Work Visas

Boushra Rafi, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018

Cal State LA’s international students can apply for a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services program that allows them to work in the country -- and allows them to work in the U.S. if they find an...

Illustration of a cold, huge needle.

With Fall, Comes the Flu

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018

The flu season is right around the corner and with nearly 30,000 students on campus, that’s a lot of germs in the air. The season starts in October and staying healthy is important for individuals...

“Valet” Parking: an Umbrella Term

Berenice Moreno, Contributing writer October 1, 2018

On the northern side of the Cal State LA campus there are umbrellas marked by the words ”valet.” Valet parking on a college campus may seem a bit excessive, but according to university officials, the...

Dolores Huerta, founder & president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Cofounder of the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez, spoke at the “Empowering La Comunidad”-Gentrification Town Hall.

Nation’s first Chicano Studies program celebrates 50th anniversary

Isaac Gutierrez, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta -- who worked alongside Cesar Chavez to build the first farm workers union -- inspired many of the students, faculty, staff and community members celebrating Cal State...

Dreamgirls singer and ‘Moesha’ actor speaks at Cal State LA Saturday

P’Etra Davis, Contributing Writer September 13, 2018

One of the original Dreamgirls, Sheryl Lee Ralph, is coming to Cal State LA. It’s part of the 7th Annual Literary Soul Symposium on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event costs $35 for most people...

Cal State LA students create communal art with the founder of Circle Painting

Cal State LA students create communal art with the founder of Circle Painting

Jesse Seo, Contributing Writer September 12, 2018

Students who weren't in too much of a rush, stopped at the student union last week to grab a paint brush. They participated in an event called Circle Painting, which is a meditative art form that begins...

Social Clubs at Cal State LA

P’Etra Davis, Contributing Writer September 11, 2018

Representatives of some of Cal State LA’s 130 clubs and student organizations stood at booths last week recruiting members, doling out over 500 free meals and catching up with fellow members. But that...

8 Oddities of Sorority Life

Martha Nerio, Contributing Writer September 11, 2018

Joining a sorority on campus is a great way to network, volunteer and raise money for the organization’s philanthropic efforts. When sororities recruit, they enumerate the benefits of joining a sorority. What...

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