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The theater department rehearses and practices using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) to create backgrounds for the first upcoming play. Photo Meredith Greenburg.

The show must go on: Cal State LA’s Department of Theatre and Dance moves plays to virtual

Lurdes Villalpando, Intern Reporter October 15, 2020

The pandemic led events to be canceled, but that was not enough to keep the Department of Theatre and Dance down.  Department chair Meredith Greenburg has been working with the cast and staff members...

This image was made by Tahiti Salinas through Canva using Sketchify elements.

Cal State LA students struggle to stay motivated for online classes

Mia Alva, Intern Reporter October 15, 2020

Ricardo Munguia, a computer science major, said he felt more isolated this semester by having a relationship with his computer rather than with new people. Munguia described how instead, his life has become...

Some athletes in the NBA and NFL are taking a stand for social justice in wake of the social justice movement in 2020. Creative Commons Photo.

Cal State LA community responds to sports protests

Ethan Axtell, Staff Reporter October 13, 2020

“Athletes should have a say when it comes to social injustice in their communities and use the platform they have to spread the message,” said fourth-year history major Dagoberto Bobadilla Jr. Some...

Professors face challenges adjusting to their daily Zoom classes. Creative Commons image.

Cal State LA professors prep for full virtual semester

Vanessa Wyatt, Staff Reporter October 6, 2020

While Cal State LA students adjusted to the virtual semester, professors, too, faced changing their classes completely and adjusting to be Zoom-ready. The CSU campuses were shut down mid-March and transitioned...

Students find themselves adjusting during the first completely online semester amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Creative Commons image.

Cal State LA students better prepared for virtual Fall Semester

Mia Alva and Lurdes Villalpando October 5, 2020

Many Cal State LA students are finding the online Fall Semester to be a new experience compared to last semester’s virtual instruction. Some students find online instruction challenging, while others...

A student living in the Cal State LA dorms tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent out to housing students.

BREAKING: COVID-19 case reported in the Cal State LA dorms

Joshua Letona, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2020

A student living in the Cal State LA dorms tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to housing students. Those living in campus residences were urged to register for a free COVID-19 test...

Dr. Joseph I. Castro, who is currently serving as the eighth California State University chancellor. Castro previously served as the president of Fresno State University since 2013. CSU press released image.

BREAKING: Fresno State President selected as new CSU Chancellor

Tahiti Salinas, Managing Editor September 23, 2020

The first chancellor of color was announced Wednesday morning as the California State University Board of Trustees appointed Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro. Chancellor Timothy White will be...

Spring 2021 Goes Virtual | Time toTalk Ep. 10

September 23, 2020

On this week’s edition of Time to Talk, the University Times discusses staying online for the spring semester, Zoom etiquette and student’s experiencing back and neck pains during quarantine.

Quarantine complaints: Students address issues like body aches and weight gain

Quarantine complaints: Students address issues like body aches and weight gain

Tahiti Salinas, Managing Editor September 21, 2020

The University Times conducted a Google survey which gathered 70 responses of students’ thoughts and reactions during quarantine. The survey found 57 percent of students said they started to experience...

According to learning and teaching experts on campus, Zoom is the future. Here are nine ways to help navigate online classes for the remainder of the school year.

Zoom etiquette: Nine tips to keep in mind during the next school year

Marisa Martinez, Digital Editor September 16, 2020

While Cal State LA students will be spending most of their time on Zoom this academic year, some might find it hard to connect with their peers appropriately on the internet.  The Center for Effective...

Meet the Fall 2020 Editors | Time to Talk – Ep 9

September 14, 2020

On this week’s special edition of Time to Talk, the University Times assembles the Fall 2020 editors to speak on their time in quarantine, answer some fun questions and give some hot takes.

CSU Chancellor, Timothy P White, at the California State University Board of Trustees meeting in 2015.

BREAKING: CSUs to stay online for spring semester

Joshua Letona, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2020

In a press release on Monday, Chancellor Timothy White announced all 23 CSU universities will remain online for the Spring Semester. Spring semester remained a question mark when the chancellor’s...

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