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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

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...

Students across campus anticipate higher tuition costs by 2024.

Housing insecurity amid tuition hikes and inflation

Cynthia Harbott, Multimedia reporter October 4, 2023

Between work, life and upcoming midterms, students juggle several responsibilities while pursuing their degrees. With tuition rates that will be rising next year and inflation driving up the cost of living,...

Apartments at Cal State LA have been struggling with getting air conditioning since the summer.

Facilities and housing complications leave students overheated

Adriana Davila, Multimedia reporter October 4, 2023

Residents in South Village and Phase I and II apartments experienced difficulty receiving services from facilities early this semester and this summer, primarily with air conditioning concerns.  Since...

tree and power lines on left and white apartment building on right at daytime

Rocketing rent prices outpace housing vouchers

Gavin J. Quinton, Community News Reporter January 1, 2023

Rental prices are rising throughout Southern California but what happens when they surpass allowable limits set by public housing vouchers? Vouchers are now set at 28% below average Eastside and South...

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