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Absolute Batman Issue 1 cover. Art by Frank Martin and Nick Dragotta, courtesy of DC Comics.

The new Batman comic is an absolute must-read 

Alex Covarrubias, Contributor December 9, 2024

When we think of Batman, we think of the Batcave, his Bat-gear, his ridiculous amount of wealth, and his suave attitude as billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. But in the new comic book series from DC, “Absolute...

"The Penguin" official poster. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery

“The Penguin” is an ice-cold killer TV show

Bryan Antúnez, Multimedia Reporter December 9, 2024

This review contains spoilers for “The Penguin.” Colin Farrell was an absolute show stealer in the 2022 film “The Batman” as the Penguin, and he knocked it out of the park again as the headliner...

Graphic by Gisselle Mauricio

Reading is a novel idea

Christiane Rios, Social Media Editor December 9, 2024

As students with hectic schedules, we often forget the simple joys in life. For me, it's reading. During my busy schedule, a healthy escape is to get lost in a great novel and appreciate the literary works...

Cal State LA's women's volleyball team work on serves during practice on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

A golden opportunity, a shot at history

Omar Ortiz, Multimedia Reporter December 4, 2024

One year ago, the Cal State LA women’s volleyball team stood at 18-10 coming into the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II tournament. The team had just recently made the California...

Nevaeh Asiasi (24) goes for a contest on a layup against a Concordia player during Cal State LA Women's basketball game versus Concordia on Nov. 20, 2024.

Women’s basketball remains undefeated with win over Concordia

Omar Ortiz, Multimedia Reporter November 22, 2024

Each week, Head Coach Torino Johnson shares with his Cal State LA women’s basketball team a “word of the week,” according to senior guard Gabriella Rones. She said the word applies to their on-court...

Photo courtesy of Jainath Ponnala via Unsplash

Column: How we can turn wastewater into liquid gold

Alfredo Jimenez Salinas, Contributor November 21, 2024

Even though access to water is recognized as a human right by the United Nations, there are over two billion people worldwide who have no access to safe and clean drinking water according to the World...

Official portraits of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump. Photos courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Cal State LA students react to the presidential election

Joseph Chavarria, Multimedia Reporter November 21, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of Americans flocked to polling places around the country to exercise their right to vote and have their voices heard. As votes were tallied and the night lingered on, it became evident...

Damaris Garcia as Medea (front) during Sunday's showing of "Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles" on Nov. 17. Photo courtesy of Xavier Zamora.

A Greek tragedy reimagined in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights

Cynthia Harbott and Tigran Aslanyan November 21, 2024

Humor, tragedy, love and violence — “Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles” does not shy away from raw emotion when sharing the stories of migrant experiences.  The play, which premiered last weekend,...

Dominic Escobar (3) attempts a layup over 6-foot-10 forward Robin Kniss during practice on Nov. 6.

‘Together, we ascend’: men’s basketball gears up for high expectations 

Omar Ortiz, Multimedia Reporter November 11, 2024

When head coach Jim Saia breaks a huddle with the Cal State LA men’s basketball team during practice, he utters a single word,  “together.” His team responds with “we ascend” — a fitting motto...

The Department of Sociology is one of the many departments feeling the effects of the hiring freeze the university implemented to combat the $32.4 million budget deficit.

Hiring freeze leaves instructors out in the cold

Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter November 7, 2024

Article updated Nov. 9 at 3:05 p.m. See below for details.   Cal State LA faculty and lecturers are feeling the stress of the hiring freeze enacted this semester to combat the $32.4 million...

Cal State LA students cast their votes in the voting center at the University-Student Union on Monday, Nov. 4.

The election of a generation

Omar Ortiz and Jackson Tammariello November 6, 2024

Note: This article was first published in the November 6 print edition of the University Times. In that edition, it was written that the outcome of the presidential election may not be determined until...

Confetti flies as fans celebrate the Dodgers' World Series victory  at the Dodgers parade in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1.

The Dodgers finally get their parade

Joseph Chavarria and Jose Cabrera November 6, 2024

Grand Park was a sea of blue on Friday, Nov. 1, as passionate Dodgers fans packed the streets to celebrate the team’s victory, the second championship win in four years and the first parade since the...

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