Cal State LA students struggle to stay motivated for online classes
Mia Alva, Intern Reporter
October 15, 2020
Ricardo Munguia, a computer science major, said he felt more isolated this semester by having a relationship with his computer rather than with new people. Munguia described how instead, his life has become a constant repetition. Munguia “wakes up, zooms, eats, zooms, and sleeps.” “Moving...
Quarantine complaints: Students address issues like body aches and weight gain
Tahiti Salinas, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020
The University Times conducted a Google survey which gathered 70 responses of students’ thoughts and reactions during quarantine. The survey found 57 percent of students said they started to experience back or neck pains, and legs falling asleep after extensive Zoom meetings. “I do get back pa...
Zoom etiquette: Nine tips to keep in mind during the next school year
Marisa Martinez, Digital Editor
September 16, 2020
While Cal State LA students will be spending most of their time on Zoom this academic year, some might find it hard to connect with their peers appropriately on the internet. The Center for Effective Teaching and Learning’s senior director, Catherine Haras, and an instructional designer, Owynn L...
The Future is invisible
Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2020
On Monday, an on-campus speaker was introduced as a “futurist.” Robert Tercek, author of the book “Vaporized,” gave a talk on the future of society. He argued he is not a “futurist,” but is, in fact, a strategist that prepares and analyzes where the future is heading. He started the semi...
It’s Time To Play
Brennan Hernandez, Production Manager
June 10, 2019
Last weekend, gamers had the opportunity to register for free for an Electronic Arts (EA) video game showcase; EA Plays at the Hollywood Palladium. Many attended looking for what EA promises to offer gamers in the near future. Audiences found themselves in an immersive gaming event with game ...
13 Places on Campus to Grab a Bite this Summer
Kayla Misa, Contributing Writer
June 10, 2019
Once spring semester ends, Cal State LA has far less students, staff and faculty around which causes the on campus food businesses to reduce their hours of operation. Here is a list of the available restaurants on campus that are open during the Cal State LA summer sessions. 1. The University Club ...
Grand Opening Eats
Joseph P. Pinto, Multimedia Journalist
February 6, 2019
The latest produce-focused meal service on campus–Everytable–celebrated its grand opening Monday, Jan. 28. Those in attendance included: President William A. Covino, Vice President Jose Gomez, and Everytable CEO Sam Polk, who presented this new and healthy alternative to students and faculty. Vice...
An Alternative to Campus Eats
Joseph P. Pinto, Multimedia Journalist
January 23, 2019
As college students, there are only so many food choices that are available on campus. Most of the time it is a fast food chain that is often overpriced and not all nutritional. However, there is a new healthy and affordable alternative located in the Kennedy Library. Everytable, which refer...
The abused child who grew up to be a popular model
Jordan Rodriguez, Contributing Writer
December 4, 2018
Kiana Alexis, 24, is a face you may recognize. It’s plastered on billboards in Times Square in New York City and on the Beverly Center in Beverly Hills. Her eyes are projected on the top of the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas. And she’s in nutritional beverage ads posted at public transit statio...
Four Great Study Spots Near East Los Angeles
Becky Nava, Contributing Writer
November 13, 2018
The threat of finals week looms, both ominous and inevitable, striking a mixture of fear and relief into the hearts of both first years and seniors alike. Between work and Netflix, friends and family, and the siren call of a city filled with endless distractions, it can be difficult to find a time and...
Michael’s Money Moves
Danny Robles
October 16, 2018
Chances are that you’ve seen a young man sitting on a ledge for long hours on the corner of King Hall every Thursday afternoon–that’s Michael Alvarez, a 23-year-old Cal State LA Mathematics major with the ambitions of a businessman. Thursdays at noon, “Mac” disassembles his portable clothing ...
Overwhelmed? 6 ways to get organized
Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer
October 8, 2018
Being a college student is a busy job; add on work, internships, physical activity and family time and you have one packed schedule. The University Tutorial Center held an informational workshop with tips to manage your time properly and provided many sample schedules and calendars. Most o...
On this week’s edition of Time to Talk, the University Times discusses staying online for the spring semester, Zoom etiquette and student’s experiencing back and neck...
On this week’s special edition of Time to Talk, the University Times assembles the Fall 2020 editors to speak on their time in quarantine, answer some fun questions and...
This week University Times Managing Editor, Tahiti Salinas and Golden Eagle Radio Station Manager and UT Digital Editor, Marisa Martinez sit down with Associated Students...