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“Dumbo” Soars Below the Clouds

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer April 9, 2019

“Dumbo” is the latest entry among the string of live-action remakes of Disney classics. The original film runs at just over an hour, giving the new creative team some freedom to expand on the story....

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“Us”: An Instant Psychological Classic

Joshua Mejia, Photo Intern March 26, 2019

Jordan Peele delivers a masterful original horror thriller in his most recent film, “Us.” The film follows the Wilson family (Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Evan Alex, and Shahadi Wright Joseph) as...

Woke Black Folk: A One Woman Show

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer March 19, 2019

Last Thursday, Cal State LA presented “The Intersection: Woke Black Folk,” written and starring Funmilola Fagbamila. The show examines the complex differences in black political identities while also...

Coffee and Friends

Mya Taylor, Advertisment Assistant March 19, 2019

Study Abroad is a program designed for students who are looking to travel the world while staying on their academic track. Cal State LA caters to the appeals of its students by offering an inviting, community-based...

Performers walking off stage at the end of their routine that they performed at the Show Up Show Out event on Friday in the U-SU Plaza.

BSU Shows Out

Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor March 19, 2019

Students at Cal State LA celebrated the black community at the first ever Show Up Show Out event this past Friday. During the event, the U-SU Plaza was home to vibrant performances that made the crowd...

Casey Cuellar (left) and Jessica Berón perform in She Kills Monsters, a play performed at the State Playhouse and directed by Sara Guerrero. Photo courtesy of Department of Theatre and Dance

She Kills Opening Night

Joshua Letona, Intern Reporter March 11, 2019

“She Kills Monsters” premiered as the first show of the spring semester at Cal State LA’s State Playhouse last Thursday night. As the audience entered the theater, 90’s music filled the room, setting...

An Evening of Culture

Monica Tamayo, P.R. Assistant March 5, 2019

Traditional dances, food and attire from around the globe filled the Golden Eagle Ballroom. The College of Professional and Global Education, in partnership with the International Student Organization,...

Picture of a tiny cat against a barbed weird and a dog chained up with his collar.

Pixar Sparks New Tales

Anthony Karambelas, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

From the studio that brought you tear-jerking animations like Coco and Up, and blockbusting franchises like Cars, Monsters Inc., Toy Story and the Incredibles, now comes a more experimental arm of operations....

Dungeons and Dragons at the Playhouse

Dungeons and Dragons at the Playhouse

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer February 26, 2019

Cal State LA’s State Playhouse opens its doors for “She Kills Monsters”, a dramatic comedy, next week as the first show of the spring semester. Written by award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen,...

The Perks of Study Abroad

The Perks of Study Abroad

Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor February 18, 2019

Studying abroad can have a positive impact on an individual’s career and individual growth. Students can receive academic credits all while developing language skills and expanding their intellectual...

A Mandarin speaking Transformer poses in front of the plaza greeting guests.

Universal Studios Celebrates Lunar New Year

Monica Tamayo, PR Assistant February 11, 2019

It is Lunar New Year at Universal Studios and they have taken to celebrate “Year of the Pig” in grand fashion from February 2 - 18. The movie-based theme park celebrates Lunar New Year by featuring...

Immortals performing Lion Dance front and center for the audience of the Lunar New Year event. Photo by Joshua Mejia

University Celebrates The Year of the Pig

Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor February 6, 2019

The Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) host an event on campus last Thursday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The day included special performances, crafts, guest speakers and a variety of cultural food. Each...

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