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Zeph Pascasio DJs at a show. Photo courtesy of Zeph Pascasio.

Behind the decks with Zeph

Arturo Orellana, Senior Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2025

A music career is sought out by people all over the world with varying success. Cal State LA alum Zeph Pascasio is new to this journey, with a bright future ahead.  Pascasio, a 23-year-old DJ and producer...

Graphic by Jackson Tammariello

Kendrick Lamar holds a mirror up to America on the grandest stage

Joseph Chavarria and Sasha Funes February 13, 2025

This story was developed in partnership with students from Dorsey High School as part of an internship program with the University Times. While the highly anticipated showdown between the Philadelphia...

An illustration showing a record player of the Grammys being outdated. Illustration by Samuel Valencia.

Out of touch Grammy’s forget Angelenos in need

Samuel Valencia, Copy Editor February 13, 2025

As celebrities marched the red carpet for the 67th Grammy Awards, the internet went just as crazy as it usually does. Every outfit, glambot, and interview were shared over and over again, and all of this...

Graphic by Jose Cabrera

TikTok died, then brought back to life. Is it for good?

Jose Cabrera, Multimedia Reporter February 12, 2025

Users were in for quite a surprise on Jan. 18 when the popular social media app TikTok pulled its plug early, before a federal law banning the platform could go into effect the following day. As American...

Dalila Droege poses with the poster of her newest feature length film "No More Time," which premiered at Eagle-Con on Oct. 16, 2024.

All the time in the world

Bryan Antúnez, Multimedia Reporter October 28, 2024

In her 20s, Dalila Droege was experiencing a quarter-life crisis. The classically trained musician found herself applying to different school programs in biology and psychology, but she still felt aimless.  After...

Transformers One movie poster. Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

There’s more than meets the eye with Transformers One

Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter October 9, 2024

When I first heard that Chris Hemsworth, Brain Tyree Henry and Keegan-Micheal Key were voicing Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee, respectively, in the upcoming animated film “Transformers One,”...

Music for the Masses: CSULA Students Love Scenario with K-pop.

Xavier Zamora and Anne To October 11, 2023

Tables were packed in the U-SU Los Angeles Rooms with students all with a single interest, K-pop.    “K-pop fan culture is like a little thing of its own,” said CSI student assistant Andrea...

The Blue Beetle movie poster. Photo from Warner Bros. Pictures.

Blue Beetle bringing Hispanic representation to the screen

Christiane Rios, Multimedia Reporter September 30, 2023

Ditching the stereotypes that Hollywood has exhausted for many years, DC’s latest movie “Blue Beetle,” shows major Chicano representation emphasizing the importance of family and culture.    Monica...

Golden Eagles still have time to submit to the Coca Cola Refreshing Films Contest. Photo provided by Katie Pryor, Program Manager of Coca Cola Refreshing Films.

Submit to the Coca Cola Refreshing Films contest before it’s too late

Tristan Longwell, Community News Digital Editor-In-Chief September 16, 2023

The Coca Cola Refreshing Films contest is a competition that gives college students and recent graduates the opportunity to work with and produce branded content, while receiving mentorship from industry...

A couple of students and kids sitting down and watching the podium.

Roger W. Temple Intermediate kicks off year with annual ‘Dinner and a Show’

Sherman Liang, Community News Reporter March 2, 2023

Roger W. Temple Intermediate’s annual “Dinner and a Show” finally took place after a two-year break in Rosemead. The event, which is organized by middle school students, had been put off due to the...

Collage by Will Baker, UT does not claim ownership of any images, Travis Scott, Cardi B,Harry Styles Beyonce, Bad Bunny, Steve Lacey, all moments from the 2023 Grammys.

The 65th Annual Grammy awards were nothing but fantastic

Brian Perez, Multimedia Reporter March 2, 2023

In what many saw as being a shock, Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” album defeated Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album in winning album of the year at the Grammys. The Grammys were held at the...

a shot of a building here in Los Angeles

LA films that tell its story

Erik Adams, Multimedia Reporter November 28, 2022

The film industry and Los Angeles are largely synonymous with one another, making it one of the most unique places in the realm of cinema.  Several films that take place here are, for better or for...

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