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University Times

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 question whether they want to be in-person or online for classes, but most don’t have a choice

Mia Alva, Editor in Chief August 21, 2022

Although Cal State LA and the United States have battled with COVID-19 for two years, some students are not willing to take the chance with in-person classes, while others are ready to network and interact...

A new west side exterior rendering of the JFK Memorial Library from the master plan.

Library experiences delayed renovation plans due to inflation

Will Baker, Multimedia Editor August 21, 2022

The Cal State LA campus library began transforming its building to include more space for students to enjoy over the summer, but inflation and supply chain issues have led to it being delayed further than...

"Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure to the virus. If someone has flu-like symptoms, they will usually develop a rash 1-4 days later." Those experiencing symptoms should seek the attention of a healthcare professional.

Monkeypox not yet a major concern for those on campus

Erik Adams, reporter August 21, 2022

If one pandemic weren’t enough, concerns of an additional virus outbreak crept into public health discussions this year. Although the Monkeypox outbreak was declared a State of Emergency by Gov. Gavin...

Most are done with COVID-19, but I am not

Mia Alva, Editor in Chief August 21, 2022

I am scared. I have been scared for over two years. And I don’t know when I won’t be scared again.  Why am I scared?  Well, there is this little virus that has been spread worldwide and hasn’t...

Five updates that happened over the summer

Erick Cabrera, Reporter August 21, 2022

A variety of restaurants changed their hours of operation for this semester such as Carl’s Jr. It is open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. El Pollo Loco will...

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...

A portrait of President William Covino, from the Cal State LA website.

Covino announces retirement at 2022 convocation along with other big changes

Victoria Ivie, Mia Alva, and Erick Cabrera August 21, 2022

President William Covino mentioned a lot of new improvements and changes to the campus like new “community service” officers to build trust with the Cal State LA community during the 2022 Convocation...

A portrait of President William Covino, from the Cal State LA website.

BREAKING: President Covino announces retirement

Victoria Ivie, Managing Editor August 18, 2022

On August 18, President William Covino announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. He will retire in June 2023. Covino made his announcement at the end of the 2022 University...

Graphic showing a mail inbox that is red and different warning signs.

Cal State LA students tired of getting scam emails

Brian Lai, Reporter May 17, 2022

For the past several weeks, there have been reports of various scam emails ending up in the Cal State LA inboxes of not only university students but campus faculty as well.  These fraudulent emails...

President Covino talking in a zoom meeting.

Administrators discuss gym, elevator and other improvements in the works

Erik Adams, Reporter May 16, 2022

Associated Students, Inc. hosted a webinar on Thursday, May 12 to address issues Cal State LA’s student body has about the state of the university. Among the topics discussed were the return to campus...

President Covino coating with someone at a meeting.

Vote of no confidence… now what?

Will Baker, Reporter May 16, 2022

After the Academic Senate overwhelmingly voted “no confidence” in President William Covino last week, students, staff and others are wondering: Now what? The answer: Although a “no confidence”...

A baseball player in uniform talking to his coach during a game.

Post-pandemic fan support and expectations

Joshua Giron, Contributor May 15, 2022

Students, athletes and coaches are all excited to get Cal State LA athletics back to a sense of normalcy. Although the pandemic has greatly affected sports and attendance, having fans back in the stands...

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