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Kendrick Lamar holds a mirror up to America on the grandest stage

Joseph Chavarria and Sasha Funes February 13, 2025

This story was developed in partnership with students from Dorsey High School as part of an internship program with the University Times. While the highly anticipated showdown between the Philadelphia...

Graphic by Jose Cabrera

TikTok died, then brought back to life. Is it for good?

Jose Cabrera, Multimedia Reporter February 12, 2025

Users were in for quite a surprise on Jan. 18 when the popular social media app TikTok pulled its plug early, before a federal law banning the platform could go into effect the following day. As American...

Mariachis play tunes, pausing to speak with passerbys. Photo by Tristan Longwell.

L.A. Latinx Landmarks

December 20, 2024

UT Community News partnered with the journalism program’s social media storytelling class to cover landmarks crucial to understanding Latinidad. El Mercadito By Calista Pineda, Ashley Cortes, &...

CSULA students use the photo booth at the event.

Cal State LA caps off Halloween season with harvest festival

Bryan Antúnez, Multimedia Reporter November 11, 2024

Students competed in spooky and zany costume contests at the annual Halloween Harvest Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The event, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), was highlighted by live...

Vigil lined with flowers and candles memorializing Fernando Valenzuela in front of the Dodger Stadium on Vin Scully Avenue on Oct. 24, 2024.

Dodgers fans remember icon Fernando Valenzuela

Jose Cabrera, Multimedia Reporter October 28, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct 22, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that famed pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died at the age of 63. Valenzuela’s impact on the game inspired many to expand the diversity in the world...

Students and attendees join in on the Tinikling dance at the Filipino American History Month celebration on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Cal State LA celebrates Filipino American History Month

Bryan Antúnez, Multimedia Reporter October 28, 2024

The Cal State LA Asian & Pacific Islander Student Resource Center and the student organization Kalahi celebrated Filipino American History Month and Larry Itliong Day on Thursday, Oct. 24. The event...

“¡Celebramos!” performers move to the beat of the drums during Thursday night's performance.

Step into the batey with ‘¡Celebramos!’

Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter October 9, 2024

The Theater and Dance Department brought a slice of Puerto Rico to Cal State LA last week with back-to-back performances of “¡Celebramos!” on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 3. The trilingual...

The University Library features a selection of works from Chicanx Latinx authors. The display features works in accordance with the current heritage month.

Cal State LA celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter September 30, 2024

To kick-off Latinx Heritage Month at Cal State LA, the Cross-Cultural Center collaborated with the University Library and other departments in hosting a reception on Sept. 12 in the library’s new reading...

West Covina City hosted the Mega Moon Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Making mooncakes and memories in mid-autumn

Queena Duong, Community News Digital Editor September 30, 2024

As I pass by colorful lanterns that decorate a nearby stage, I can hear the drums getting louder and louder. Then, the sounds fade quietly into the background as the host announces the start of the West...

Dia de Los Muertos Altar taken by Athena Torres

A Day in the Life of Athena Torres

Queena Duong, Community News Digital Editor September 25, 2024

How does someone reclaim their cultural heritage in a multicultural place? To answer this, Let’s take a look into the life of one Gen Z Latinx, Athena Torres, who lives in West Covina.  Athena Torres,...

Graphic by Adriana Davila

Luckman Theatre premieres Rainford Rogers’ ‘Glassworks’

Adriana Davila, Multimedia Reporter August 31, 2024

As audience members poured into the Luckman Theater on Saturday, Aug. 17, the dancers of the Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet prepared to present the world premiere of “Glassworks,” choreographed by Rainford...

How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?

Don’t break the bank this Valentine’s Day

Gisselle Mauricio, Multimedia Reporter February 16, 2024

Being a college student can be expensive, so students shared how they keep costs low and romance high during Valentine's Day. People often send messages or give gifts to a partner, family, and friends...

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