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University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

Graphic by Christiane Rios.

Riot Grrrl: Punk, Feminism, and Rebellion

Christiane Rios and Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter & Opinion Editor March 27, 2025

March is Women’s History Month and is a time for people to celebrate all women who have contributed to society. One aspect worth highlighting is women's contributions to music. Specifically in punk rock,...

Tyler Thang performs live. Photo courtesy of Tyler Thang.

Student by day, artist by night

Arturo Orellana, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Tyler Thang, also known as Pretty Havoc, is a Cal State LA student getting his degree in business while making a name for himself in the music industry as a songwriter, producer, and audio engineer.  Thang...

Portrait of firefighter Adam Catica. Photo by Josmary Molina.

Meet one of the many first responders who combated L.A. wildfires

Josmary Molina, UT Community News Reporter March 13, 2025

Firefighter Adam Catica was one of thousands that helped combat and take down the various fires that occurred in January. Catica, stationed in North Hollywood’s Station No. 89, grew up surrounded by...

Deborah Harris, founder of Autism Screams, who played a pivotal role in raising awareness and advocating for individuals with autism. Photo by Leslie Hudson.

Deeply personal work for nonprofit supporting families affected by autism

Leslie Hudson, UT Community News reporter December 29, 2024

Deborah Harris is the founder of Autism Screams, a nonprofit that advocates for autism. But this work is not a job so much as it is a personal mission. As the mother of a 32-year-old son with autism,...

Dia de Los Muertos Altar taken by Athena Torres

A day in the life of Athena Torres

Queena Duong, Community News Digital Editor September 25, 2024

How does someone reclaim their cultural heritage in a multicultural place? To answer this, Let’s take a look into the life of one Gen Z Latinx, Athena Torres, who lives in West Covina.  Athena Torres,...

Daniel Keenan and Liz Landeros in front of the University Club.

The University Club Will Return With Updates This Fall

Adriana Davila, Multimedia Reporter September 25, 2023

Cal State LA’s on-campus dine-in experience, The University Club, will open its doors this semester with new changes following its reopening in March. Adjacent to the food court, it’s run by a team...

“Numa^ia to revive”, created by Roldy Aguera Ablao showing the dress covered in stickers from previous visitors of the exhibit.

Cal State LA Professor co-curates ‘the boba show’ at the Chinese American Museum

Anne To, Editor-In-Chief September 14, 2023

Located on the third level of the Chinese American Museum (CAM), sculptures, paintings, installations and other various forms of art featuring cassava and boba motifs decorate the floor.   Dr....

Attendees of the conference pose in front of the State Capitol. Photo courtesy of Walter Zelman.

Public health majors explore career options and policymaking at annual conference

Tristan Longwell, Intern Reporter May 13, 2023

In April, 20 Cal State LA students from the Department of Public Health attended the tenth annual 2023 California State University (CSU) Health Policy Conference in Sacramento. During their trip, students...

Ame Castillo poses for a photo on campus. Castillo said she feels isolated from her peers at times because she finds social situations overwhelming. Photo by Victoria Ivie.

Autistic students feel they are seen as ‘incapable’

Victoria Ivie, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2023

“People tend to assume that I'm incapable of doing things for myself. I'll tell people that I can struggle with some things but then they take that as ‘I struggle with everything,’ and they will...

The Makerspace on the first floor of the engineering building. Photo by Brian Lai.

An engineer’s refuge: The Makerspace

Brian Lai, Multimedia Reporter April 30, 2023

Where do the Golden Eagle Makers and Repair Cafe reside? The Makerspace is located on the first floor of the engineering building, room B-11, next to Parking Lot 9. Open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., ...

A selfie of Edgar Aguirre. Photo courtesy of Project Rebound Director Summer Brantner.

Remembering Cal State LA student shot and killed near campus

Victoria Ivie, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2023

Edgar Aguirre, a 38-year-old Cal State LA student who was shot and killed at the beginning of April, was described by peers as “quirky,” “happy-go-lucky,” and “always having a smile on his face.” Aguirre...

Black Women's Table Talk is hosted every Thursday, from 12-2 p.m. in the Pan African Student Resource Center. Graphic by Fatima Rosales.

Meet Natashia L. Leonard and ‘Black Women’s Table Talk’

Alyssah Hall, Multimedia Reporter April 18, 2023

“There is so much negativity in society, especially towards Black women, I wanted a space where we could support one another,” said Natashia L. Leonard, a CAPS Counselor and creator of Black Women’s...

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