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A man speaks to an audience of students.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day gathers a crowd of over 50

Anne To, Multimedia Reporter October 17, 2022

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...

A group of people in the Queer History Talk

Queer History Talk Back kicks off LGBT history month

Will Baker, Social Media/Multimedia Editor October 17, 2022

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) hosted a Queer History Talk Back event early Oct., which featured three Cal State LA professors, all of whom identify in some way within the LGBTQ community. October...

AJ Chavez (the person knelt on the ground) replacing Deangelo Ramirez's shoe during the ceremony of turning into a new person.

Queering Quinces for Latinx Heritage month

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”...

Cross Cultural Center open house welcomed people from different backgrounds.

Cross Cultural Center’s open house teases upcoming events

Anne To, Multimedia Reporter September 18, 2022

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...

many students enjoying their time in Afrofest

AfroFest commences fall semester for and by the culture

Alyssah Hall, Reporter September 5, 2022

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...

a group of people outside enjoying a Barbecue

CSI welcomes back students to a new era for Cal State LA

Erik Adams, Reporter September 4, 2022

Even with Thursday’s high temperatures, the Center for Student Involvement’s Welcome Home BBQ event was able to greet new and returning students to a more typical in-person campus experience this semester.  Along...

guy looking at the table talking with woman

Large turnout for the City of Orgs event

Brian Lai, Reporter September 4, 2022

There was a big turnout for this year’s City of Orgs event, where over 200 attendees met with student reps from various student-led organizations, clubs and groups on campus. The event was situated around...

A portrait of President William Covino, from the Cal State LA website.

Covino announces retirement at 2022 convocation along with other big changes

Victoria Ivie, Mia Alva, and Erick Cabrera August 21, 2022

President William Covino mentioned a lot of new improvements and changes to the campus like new “community service” officers to build trust with the Cal State LA community during the 2022 Convocation...

A Director at LAHSA attended the Alhambra Homeless Count to help organize the event

L.A. County homeless count goes digital, raising concerns about its new app

Anne To, Community News Reporter May 5, 2022

Pens and clipboards were replaced with an app this year for hundreds of volunteers who participated in the annual Homeless Count organized by the Los Angeles Homeless Security Authority.  The new tallying...

Jaime Arellano sharing his thoughts about the ASI election process anticipating the results.

New ASI president elected after 3.5% voter turnout

Will Baker, Reporter May 3, 2022

The recent ASI election saw a nearly 40% increase in participation, according to elections and outreach commissioner Eric Piccolotti. Even still, the voter turnout this year was only 3.5% of the student...

A carnival with many people of all ages having fun

El Monte Spring Fair gives small businesses a platform

Anne To, Community News Reporter May 2, 2022

Brightly colored ticket booths, bustling carnival games, and towering roller coasters drew droves of customers to the El Monte Spring Fair last month. Waiting on the sidelines were vendors offering...

Verizon Wireless float attendees dance along Santa Monica Boulevard.

Networking with other family-run businesses helps Eagle Rock events planner thrive

Gerardo De Los Santos, Community News Reporter May 2, 2022

Small businesses in Eagle Rock don’t just make the neighborhood special, but they support each other -- helping them survive threats from chain businesses and economic downturns alike. That’s according...

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