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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

Hot water tank outside campus housing on Jan. 7, 2025. Students allege that there was no hot water in some units, highlighting ongoing maintenance concerns.

Cal State LA students report ongoing hot water issues in housing units

Kara Alexander, Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2025

Some students living in campus housing at Cal State LA are reportedly experiencing inconsistent hot water, with some units unable to maintain a steady flow. The issue has allegedly persisted for weeks,...

The Goodman family look through the ruins of their destroyed home in Altadena on Monday, Jan 20. Photo courtesy of the Goodman family.

Three Cal State LA students’ lives are forever changed by the LA wildfires

Bryan Antunez, Multimedia Reporter February 7, 2025

In the evening on Tuesday, Jan 7., Cal State LA student Ryo Goodman was startled by the noise of their neighbor frantically slamming on their apartment door. Running outside, Goodman saw a ball of...

Site where the Mariposa Project will be built. Between 1st and 2nd Street in Downtown Alhambra. Photo by Emanuel Martinez

Affordable housing unit switching hands in Alhambra

Emanuel Martinez-Melendrez, UT Community News Reporter December 23, 2024

Building affordable housing units is a solution that is often looked at to fix housing and rent issues that plague many LA residents. However, getting these projects approved and built can take up to half...

Students lining up at Political Science Association. Photo by Queena Duong.

Cal State L.A. students soaked in knowledge ahead of Tuesday’s election

Queena Duong and Cynthia Harbott, UT Community News editors November 3, 2024

Decorating voter-themed tote bags. Sending postcards to remind family and friends to vote. Playing election-related games and partaking in photo ops. These were some of the ways Cal State L.A.’s 2024...

Rows of RVS are lined up along the street, reflecting the growing housing crisis. Photo by Halee Mosley.

Relief and worry in South Los Angeles over encampment clearing

Jose Cabrera, UT Community News Reporter November 3, 2024

Encampments and RVs have surrounded Jose Vidales’ South Los Angeles neighborhood streets, making maneuvering around difficult. Vidales empathizes with those on the streets but is also concerned for...

The street has a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles.

Additional tax would address homelessness

Halee Mosley, UT Community News Reporter October 15, 2024

Los Angeles County is attempting to tackle the severe homelessness crisis, and a new proposal could be a game-changer. Measure A, a county ballot initiative, aims to replace Measure H's 1/4 sales tax...

Inside a Glendale Vons market where prices will be affected if Prop 32 passes. Photo taken by Jessica Galan.

Should California increase minimum wage?

Jessica Galan, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

As many Californians struggle to make ends meet due to inflation, an increase in the minimum wage would seem to be a welcomed change. However, some residents wonder if the proposed increase to the minimum...

A "for lease" sign swings in the wind on Hayworth Avenue in Los Angeles. Photo by Lara Barney.

Should rent control be expanded to homes and other properties built after 1995?

Lara Barney and Cynthia Harbott October 6, 2024

A rent control measure returns to the ballot this November, allowing voters to weigh in on the future of California’s housing market. California cities currently have limits on how much a landlord...

Infrastructure issues like pothole-ridden streets require Compton drivers to get new tires often, and the costs add up. Photo by Leslie Hudson

Measure would scrap two-thirds voting requirement for local bonds, dropping it to 55%

Leslie Hudson, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

San Pedro Resident Isaiah Hicks’ apartment is plagued with the kind of infrastructure issues that state Proposition 5 could potentially help address: Aging pipes, chipped paint, cracks in the stairs. “The...

Measure BE would revise Monterey Park’s business tax, leading to some increases

Queena Duong, UT Community News Digital Editor October 6, 2024

The city of Monterey Park wants to raise $1.2 million in funds to use for general city services such as keeping public and business areas safe and clean, preventing crime such as theft and strengthening...

Free laundry facilities are available to student residents.

Student residents satisfied with university’s switch to cost-free washing machines

Ashley Romero, Multimedia Reporter April 26, 2024

For the 2023-24 school year Cal State LA housing made the switch to cost-free laundry services in all of their residence halls. Students no longer have to pay to use the machines in any of the laundry...

Cal State LA South Village towers.

As room and board costs increase, quality decreases

Sasha Funes, Multimedia Reporter February 1, 2024

News of tuition increases hit CSU campuses recently, and what most students don’t know is that increased dorm costs have also made matters worse.   Although CSU officials claim that tuition...

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