Alyssah Hall, Senior Multimedia Reporter
• January 27, 2023
I enrolled at Cal State LA for the fall semester of 2021, and during that time the majority of classes were on zoom due to the pandemic. I always wanted to find community with other Black students but...
Asha Johnson, Community News Reporter
• November 14, 2022
Growing up as a Mexican and Black child in Inglewood, Derrick Paris said he noticed that people like him rarely got opportunities to perform or engage seriously in the arts.
Paris has had a love for...
Jessica Lopez, Multimedia Reporter
• November 3, 2022
Audience members danced in a circle and were led to the main plaza with joined hands to represent unity across cultures. A traditional Aztec dancer asks attendees watching to participate.
This was...
Kazzandra Gallegos will be remembering Maria Ubago, her mom, who sadly passed away in January of this year. "She worked for the College of Business and Economics and dedicated over 15 years of her...
Along with the commencement ceremony available to all graduating students, the four identity-based centers at the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) will each have their own optional graduation ceremonies.
The...
The sound of a conch’s horn and the tempo of the drum led a crowd of over 50 students down the main walkway and around the library on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The dance company, Xipe Totec, danced...
Alyssah Hall, Multimedia Reporter
• October 4, 2022
A giant colorful balloon arch, long tables covered in children’s books and young adult novels, live speaker readings, and a chance to get to know the authors were all offered in the King Hall courtyard...
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...
