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The Turn dance choreographed by Jessica Harper being performed at the Intimate Theatre at the Luckman during the Spring Dance Concert last Friday.

One Last Dance

Monica Tamayo, P.R. Assistant May 14, 2019

The Department of Theater and Dance held their annual Spring Dance Concert this past weekend inside the Intimate Theater at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. Student participants were selected based on...

Picture of a man wearing a hat, talking to a lot of female students about chicano movement.

Building Communities with BSU

Joshua Letona, Reporter Intern April 29, 2019

The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the event “Building Community with Our Majors” to help inspire and give students tips on how they can use their major to give back. The event was led by Isis...

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The Endgame Fans Have Been Waiting For

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer April 29, 2019

Concluding a franchise built over 11 years with 21 films is no easy task. “Avengers: Endgame” is an impressive feat by the Russo brothers, who captured an epic and emotional finale for fans who...

Dumbo being displayed on a movie cover banner.

“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 12, 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,...

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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 27, 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,...

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