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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

Those who can’t afford to stock up lose out on some basic necessities

Catherine Valdez and Denae Ayala, Community News Reporters March 20, 2020

By now, shoppers are well aware of the empty shelves and lines out the door. What is less expected during this time of the coronavirus pandemic is that basic necessities for their babies are sold out,...

Los Angeles and California escalate coronavirus response

Los Angeles and California escalate coronavirus response

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor March 19, 2020

As the coronavirus rocks the world, bringing new developments by the hour, the largest state in the country and its most populous city waged a new attack in the ongoing war against an invisible enemy. On...

Thomas Chavez (5) during a baseball game on March 2, 2020.

CCAA officially cancels the remainder of 2020 spring sporting events

Adrian Bennett de Avila, Sports Editor March 19, 2020

California Collegiate Athletic Association officials canceled the rest of the CCAA 2020 spring athletic season effective immediately, after a consultation with the CCAA Presidents/Chancellor Board on Wednesday. This...

At the start of week 8, hand sanitizer stations arrive all over campus for precautions against Coronavirus

BREAKING: Cal State LA to continue online classes for the remainder of spring 2020

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

Alternative instruction will continue through until the end of spring semester, according to a campus-wide email sent out by Cal State LA’s President Thursday evening. The announcement came in light...

Housing asks on-campus residents to go home

Housing asks on-campus residents to go home

Adrian Bennett de Avila, Sports Editor March 18, 2020

On Monday, an email was sent out to campus residents from Housing and Residence Life detailing the plans of how it will proceed amidst coronavirus concerns.  The email included a request from Housing...

How food services on campus are being affected thus far

How food services on campus are being affected thus far

Denae Ayala and Christopher Lazaro March 18, 2020

Daniel Keenan, director of Restaurant and Catering Facilities at Cal State LA, said during a phone interview, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s recent announcement forced the food court on campus to...

A mother teaches her son how to properly wash his hands at their kitchen sink. She has him briskly rub his soapy hands together under fresh running tap water, to remove contaminants, which reduces the spread of pathogens. (Photo courtesy of the CDC)

Coronavirus coverage: As schools close, parents scramble for childcare and other assistance

Katherine Conchas March 18, 2020

About a week ago, one of the challenges facing working parents was determining who would handle school drop-offs and pick-ups. Now, the question is: Who will watch the kids all day – possibly for...

Commencement 2020 will not be held this spring due to COVID-19 concerns.

BREAKING: Cal State LA Commencement 2020 canceled

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2020

"Commencement 2020 will not be held this spring" according to a campus-wide email sent out on Tuesday by Cal State LA President William A. Covino. This decision came after a string of California State...

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A letter to our readers: University Times is going digital-only

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2020

Dear Golden Eagle readers and community members,  While Cal State LA takes this time to transition to online courses and students settle with their new educational situations, the University Times...

Students in hands-on classes are expected to face obstacles in light of coronavirus. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College)

As classes move online, students’ anxieties shift into high gear

Kilmer Salinas, Community News Reporter March 17, 2020

Erika Gonzalez, a fourth-year student at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College in South Los Angeles, already has a lot going on in her life: While both of her parents work, Gonzalez, a first-generation college...

The John F. Kennedy Library is now closed until further notice due to coronavirus concerns.

BREAKING: Library closed, school announces

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor March 16, 2020

While originally meant to be open during the switch to online courses, the “University Library will be closed until further notice, effective Tuesday, March 17.” The announcement made via email...

There are no diagnosed cases of coronavirus among university employees or students.

Breaking down campus concerns about coronavirus

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

UPDATED: Monday, March 16 @ 8pm  The U.S. is in an official state of emergency due to the ever-growing cases of coronavirus. The virus has hit home as Cal State LA has taken student, faculty and staff...

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