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Artisit, Enkone spray painting at Cal State LA during the art walk.

Black History Month through the eyes of Golden Eagles

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter February 24, 2022

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...

Dolores Huerta, founder & president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Cofounder of the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez, spoke at the “Empowering La Comunidad”-Gentrification Town Hall.

Street renaming ignites push to recognize more women leaders

Russell Navarrette, Community News Reporter February 19, 2022

Cal State LA professor and activist Leda Ramos wants to see more streets in Los Angeles named after prominent Latina women leaders. Recently, Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León proposed to change...

Purple and pink lights on set and profile of film set workers

Experts: Keeping film sets safe means hiring more experienced professionals

Jordan O’Kelley, Community News Reporter December 21, 2021

Is the film business a safe industry to work in? A few months ago, it would have sounded like a weird question, but with the recent tragedy that occurred on the set of  “Rust,” the question has gained...

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The lost and found theaters of Eastside LA

William Baker, Community News Reporter December 9, 2021

What movie houses are left in Northeast Los Angeles and on the Eastside? It can be hard to tell because some have been razed to make way for development while others are being used for something else...

window in a gray building that shows the cafes sign

The story of two vegan hotspots in El Monte: Plant Love Food and Sweet Veggie

Erik Adams, Community News Reporter December 8, 2021

The movement for plant-based living in Los Angeles has made it increasingly easier on vegans and vegetarians looking for a bite to eat. That’s no different in the neighboring city of El Monte, which...

Inmates from the California State Prison in Lancaster, CA, line up with their cap and gown ready to graduate from Cal State LA, being part of the first and second cohort ever to do so.

Becoming a Golden Eagle behind bars

Irene Hernandez, Guadalupe Nieto, Contributor, Intern Reporter December 5, 2021

While serving time, Daniel Whitlow, a graduate of Cal State LA’s  Prison BA program, did not intend to give up on a brighter future.  “The bachelor's program was the greatest thing going in my...

the photo of someone who wear sunglasses while in the car.

Women behind the wheel: The lowrider ladies of Los Angeles

Stephanie Sical, Community News Reporter November 18, 2021

Women aren’t just posing in front of lowriders with sexy bikinis and hot pants. Now, they own the lowriders and are shaking things up with their own style, car clubs and culture. Lowrider culture...

Front of La Historia Society Museums Building (Erik Adams/UT Community News)

A tale of two cities: El Monte’s battle to preserve its Latinx history

Erik Adams, Community News Reporter November 17, 2021

There are decades-old tensions where the I-605 and I-10 converge. The unassuming Southern California town of El Monte, located about 14 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is home to many longtime residents...

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East LA tortilleria attracts loyal customers and Michelin recognition after a decade of hard work

Ronald Cruz, Community News Social Media Editor November 15, 2021

 When Juan and Candy Villa purchased La Azteca Tortilleria in East Los Angeles in 2010, they had no idea how to make handmade tortillas or how to run a business. What they knew is that...

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SoCal Nigerian community and fans enjoy Burna Boy at the Hollywood Bowl

Erik Adams, Community News Reporter November 9, 2021

A funk-laden groove and fiery background stage graphic came to a sudden halt. He waited for a few beats then said: “For those of you who don’t know, they call me Burna Boy.”  The audience’s...

A man dressed up in Día de Los Muertos celebration wear which includes feathers. He is also playing the drum next to an alter set up.

What is Dia De Los Muertos?

Stephanie Medina, Staff Reporter November 2, 2021

Día de Los Muertos is a time for people to remember their loved ones and mourn their transition into the afterlife. But how did it begin?  In Mexico and other Latin American countries, it is called...

Children with costumes standing together at nighttime

Haunted maze, football and tacos delight visitors at Halloween event in Lincoln Heights

Braylin Collins, Community News Reporter November 1, 2021

Parents in costume chase kids around, eliciting delighted shrieks and laughter. Kids of all ages chatter excitedly, strategizing and playing football on a nearby field. Fog machines fill the air...

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