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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

Zeph Pascasio DJs at a show. Photo courtesy of Zeph Pascasio.

Behind the decks with Zeph

Arturo Orellana, Senior Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2025

A music career is sought out by people all over the world with varying success. Cal State LA alum Zeph Pascasio is new to this journey, with a bright future ahead.  Pascasio, a 23-year-old DJ and producer...

Black crewneck sweater featuring the diablo mascot this version of the mascot has the letter "S" on his costume a small difference compared to the Diablo Grills logo which lacks it.

A dance with the devil might last you forever

Jose Oliver, Opinion Editor February 13, 2025

Everybody knows Cal State LA’s friendly feathered mascot, Eddie the Eagle, but there was once a time when he wasn’t always top of the pecking order. Recently, Cal State LA has been trying to embrace...

The Shrine Auditorium on Jefferson Blvd. near Historic South Central Los Angeles will be the venue for Commencement 2025. Photo by Jose Cabrera.

The Shrine Auditorium to host Commencement 2025 ceremonies

Jose Cabrera, Senior Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2025

The graduating class of 2025 will shine bright as Commencement will be held at the Shrine Auditorium from May 19 to 21. In an email statement and accompanying video announcement, Cal State LA President...

Cal State LA is one of the 23 CSU campuses that will utilize AI programs to prepare students for higher education and the workforce.

New AI initiative will accelerate student learning, CSU says

Queena Duong, Digital Editor February 13, 2025

The California State University (CSU) system announced on Feb. 4 that it will implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative with the world’s leading tech companies, including OpenAI with ChatGPT,...

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,...

Graphic by Jackson Tammariello

Kendrick Lamar holds a mirror up to America on the grandest stage

Joseph Chavarria and Sasha Funes February 13, 2025

This story was developed in partnership with students from Dorsey High School as part of an internship program with the University Times. While the highly anticipated showdown between the Philadelphia...

Graphic by Jose Oliver

Free speech comes at a cost  

Jose Oliver, Opinion Editor February 12, 2025

Since the ratification of the Constitution in 1791, free speech has been one of the United States’ core principles. American society has seen numerous shifts in what is acceptable to say. Recently, the...

Graphic by Samuel Valencia

From DOGE to lap dog: Musk lands White House job

Samuel Valencia, Copy Editor February 12, 2025

Thanks to his help in his 2024 election win, President Donald Trump has essentially given a blank check to billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social platform X and the world’s richest man. Now Musk...

Graphic by Jose Cabrera

TikTok died, then brought back to life. Is it for good?

Jose Cabrera, Multimedia Reporter February 12, 2025

Users were in for quite a surprise on Jan. 18 when the popular social media app TikTok pulled its plug early, before a federal law banning the platform could go into effect the following day. As American...

New Pickleball courts will be implemented in front of the Student Services Building later this semester.

New Pickleball courts soon at Cal State LA

Emanuel Martinez, Multimedia Reporter February 12, 2025

Get ready to grab your paddles and wiffle balls — four Pickleball courts are being implemented in front of the Student Services Building on campus later this semester. According to Erik Hollins, Executive...

Model of President Donald Trump in a straitjacket displayed at the "We Fight Back" protest in downtown L.A. on Monday, Jan. 20.

Letter from the editor: January 29, 2025

Sasha Funes, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2025

I didn’t pay much attention to politics growing up. When I was 14 years old, I fell asleep on election night 2016, and woke up the following day to learn that Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President...

Protesters deliver a speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. during the People's March on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Trump’s ‘golden age’ promise leaves many feeling skeptical, anxious

Joseph Chavarria, News Editor February 7, 2025

As Cal State LA students return to campus, many face a new reality after the inauguration of Donald Trump as the United States’ 47th president. After months of verbally attacking his political opponents...

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