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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

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Students ambivalent about spring semester’s remote start

Priscilla Caballero, Reporter January 31, 2022

Fully vaccinated? Check. Booster shot? Check. First three weeks of spring semester remotely? It’s not exactly how Cal State LA students thought their spring semester would start.  Jacob Rangnes,...

Two COVID-19 test.

Campus bookstore is set to sell highly coveted COVID-19 self-tests

Victoria Ivie, Reporter January 30, 2022

The Cal State LA bookstore announced via Instagram that it will be selling COVID-19 rapid self-tests. Students can purchase the tests at the cashier counter for $24.99 each with a one-pack-per-customer...

The Cal State LA cheer team are in two rows with their uniforms on and holding their pom poms.

Much-needed school spirit returned with cheer team

Genesis Gonzalez, Reporter January 29, 2022

Now that they've had a taste of being back together, Cal State LA's cheer team is excited to bring back school spirit once fans are allowed at sporting events again.   Cal State LA announced...

shelves of books on either side and a student sitting in the middle

Covino confirms that Cal State LA will resume in-person classes this spring

Victoria Ivie and Mia Alva January 28, 2022

President William A. Covino announced that classes on campus will resume on Feb. 14 in an email today.  “I’m encouraged by the recent data that shows COVID-19 case numbers declining in the county,...

Students walking on campus.

Breaking: Cal State LA classes will move online for the first three weeks of the spring 2022 semester

Mia Alva, Managing Editor January 4, 2022

According to President William A. Covino in a campus email, classes for spring 2022 will be on temporary remote instruction for the first three weeks of the semester.  Public health experts told Covino...

Golden Eagles Men’s soccer team win the Super Region 4 Championship Trophy

Golden Eagle men’s soccer team head to compete in the nationals

Jathniel Coronado, Multimedia Journalist December 9, 2021

For the third time in history, Cal State LA is heading into nationals after defeating Cal Poly Pomona.  With Cal State LA winning against Cal Poly Pomona 1-0 on Saturday night, it took home another...

Inmates from the California State Prison in Lancaster, CA, line up with their cap and gown ready to graduate from Cal State LA, being part of the first and second cohort ever to do so.

Becoming a Golden Eagle behind bars

Irene Hernandez, Guadalupe Nieto, Contributor, Intern Reporter December 5, 2021

While serving time, Daniel Whitlow, a graduate of Cal State LA’s  Prison BA program, did not intend to give up on a brighter future.  “The bachelor's program was the greatest thing going in my...

A college campus viewed from above.

Breaking News: Threat of gun violence to campus found uncredible

Rosio Flores, Editor In Chief November 23, 2021

UPDATED: Wednesday, Nov. 24 @ 8:28 p.m. A University operator received the anonymous threats and Public Safety Officers began investigating. The presence of officers was, “immediately increased on...

Main walkway on campus some students are pictured walking.

Cal State LA students call for more online classes next semester

Mia Alva, Managing Editor November 17, 2021

Many students at Cal State LA are not thrilled that the majority of classes offered next semester will be in-person.  “I started this petition because if not me, then who?” said Nicolette Elia,...

An American flag, California flag and military flags on the stage of the U-SU plaza where the Veterans Ceremony took place.

Cal State LA honors veteran students

Anna Kuchison, Intern Reporter November 11, 2021

“Being in the Air Force opened a lot of doors for me,” said Itzel Barakat. “And in a way, it's given me a second chance.”  Barakat served as an aviation operator in the U.S. Air Force. She...

A student wearing a mask carrying a paper bag with food items in it. There is also food items behind him in the background which is yellow.

Students share their food pantry experience

Stephanie Medina, Reporter November 7, 2021

Every week, 200 students are allowed to sign up and receive a bag of food from the Cal State LA food pantry. “Students shouldn’t be forced to starve themselves, especially with their busy schedules,”...

Image shows concerned students and in between them are graphics of a spray bottle, a hand under a soap dispenser, and two hands shaking with the no symbol over.

Students and faculty open up about COVID-19 safety concerns

Mia Alva and Rosio Flores November 4, 2021

Although the university has a mask and vaccine mandate in place, many students are concerned over the fact that there are no procedures to enforce social distancing in classes or on campus. “When...

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