Jessica Lopez, Multimedia Reporter
• September 25, 2022
An inclusive queer reimagining of quinceañeras marked the start of Latinx Heritage month at Cal State LA on Sept. 15 at the student union center.
The “Quiero mis quinces; Queering Traditions”...
Skye Connors, Intern Reporter
• September 25, 2022
Sunday, September 25, marks the first day (of two) of Rosh Hashanah (pronounced raash·huh·shaa·nuh), which is the ceremony of the Jewish New Year. It is a time for not only festivities but also introspection--much...
Alyssah Hall, multimedia reporter
• September 18, 2022
Crop tops or cargo pants? Bell bottoms or blazers? Fashion is a non-verbal communication that can represent one's political and religious beliefs, gender identity, occupation, and essence. Whether intentional...
On the second week of the fall semester, Cal State LA’s Cross Cultural Center (CCC) held an open house for students to learn about the four different identity-based centers.
The four identity-based...
Over 250 Cal State LA students gathered under the hot sun at the U-SU Plaza, enticed by free refreshments, a live DJ, and the chance to support a variety of Black-owned businesses.
The Pan-African...
The scrape of white pencil onto the panel was faint, the artist leisurely bringing to life six outlines of people crossing a blue river that reflects the slightly cloudy sky. Paint supplies littered the...
Jessica Lopez , Community News Reporter
• March 11, 2022
The El Sereno Community Land Trust sees gentrification, climate change, and homelessness as the most pressing issues currently affecting East L.A residents.
About a week ago, the group held a grand...
In celebration of the 2022 Lunar New Year, the Cal State LA Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) hosted several festive events on Feb. 17, including lantern making, calligraphy...
Anne To, Community News Reporter
• February 28, 2022
The festival that has been held since 1997 was back this month after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic.
It was downsized from five blocks to one block and happened at the city’s weekly farmer’s...
Alyssah Hall, Community News Reporter
• February 26, 2022
In fall 1961, Nat King Cole’s daughter, Carole, debuted with 27 other young Black women at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the presence of prominent politicians at the time, President John F. Kennedy and...
Anthony Aguilar, Community News Reporter
• February 26, 2022
Cruising down strips of Whittier Boulevard on weekends. Hanging with friends. Checking out other cars.
Cruising is a lifestyle for car enthusiasts. But for many others, it makes the streets of Los Angeles...
Black History Month at Cal State LA is about honoring the cultural, artistic and political triumphs and struggles of Black people.
Students are excited about Cal State LA’s events during Black History...
