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Cross Cultural Center’s different graduation ceremonies

Anne To, Multimedia Reporter October 31, 2022

Along with the commencement ceremony available to all graduating students, the four identity-based centers at the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) will each have their own optional graduation ceremonies. The...

Attendees waiting in line to get their book signed

‘Brown and Gay in L.A.’: Intersectionality, identity and immigrant sons

Victoria Ivie, Managing Editor October 27, 2022

Feeling like you have to choose between your identity of race or sexuality, not knowing who you are, and the immense pressure of being a first-generation immigrant child. These are just some of the topics...

the front cover of the novel

Sadie: Crime, mystery, love and family

Jessica Liu, Intern Reporter October 24, 2022

“And it begins, as so many stories do, with a dead girl.” This book hit me hard. “Sadie” by Courtney Summers is a cross between a thriller and a mystery but has sweet notes of familial bond,...

Six of Crows cover art.

This magical heist story stole my heart

Jessica Liu, Intern Reporter October 16, 2022

After over a year of hearing rave reviews, giddy exclamations like, “Oh my God, this book is so good,” and three students in my classes recommending this book when asked about their favorites, I finally...

a couple of students sitting down in the chairs

New outdoor seating options arrive to help accommodate busier campus

Erik Adams, Multimedia Reporter October 16, 2022

Cal State LA students were welcomed back with more abundant outdoor seating options this semester. Beach-style lounge chairs and large seating booths now line walkways throughout the university, offering...

an AI art that Xavier created.

What is AI art?

Anne To, Multimedia Reporter October 2, 2022

The topic of artificially generated art (AI art) has been making waves within the art industry. The debate on the topic grew when Jason M. Allen, submitted his work, “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,”...

a deliciousBanana Bread Overnight Oats

Cooking to Cure: Oat-vercome your fatigue

Skye Connors, Intern Reporter October 2, 2022

Do your eyelids droop down in class like they’re supporting sandbags? Does the prospect of just standing up from your chair seem daunting to you? You are probably suffering from fatigue.   Twenty-three...

A bowl of Tzimmes on the table

Cultural Cuisine: Rosh Hashanah

Skye Connors, Intern Reporter September 25, 2022

Sunday, September 25, marks the first day (of two) of Rosh Hashanah (pronounced raash·huh·shaa·nuh), which is the ceremony of the Jewish New Year. It is a time for not only festivities but also introspection--much...

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Cal State LA students navigate night school

Jessica Lopez, Multimedia Reporter September 18, 2022

In the evening hours, Cal State LA students can attend classes on campus. The length of each type can vary depending on the subject itself. An archeology seminar, for instance, runs from 6 p.m. to 8:45...

a picture of some foods

Cooking to Cure

Skye Connors, Intern Reporter September 18, 2022

When Bridget Jones got dumped, she indulged in chocolates and ice cream and, in between sobs, drank all the red wine she could because that’s what we humans do when we’re sad. Of course, she’s a...

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How do you use fashion to communicate your identity?

Alyssah Hall, multimedia reporter September 18, 2022

Crop tops or cargo pants? Bell bottoms or blazers? Fashion is a non-verbal communication that can represent one's political and religious beliefs, gender identity, occupation, and essence. Whether intentional...

Los Angeles Pride Parade was considered the world's first permitted pride parade, which occured on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City on June 28, 1970.

Kink, history and social media: How LGBTQ students celebrated pride

Victoria Ivie, Managing Editor August 21, 2022

Most people think of rainbow everything and Weho pride parades when they think of pride month. For LGBTQ Cal State LA students, COVID fears kept many from doing big celebrations. Still, many found ways...

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