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University Times

Collage of six photos;A person getting a tattoo, L.A skyline, Mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol, a camera and a lowrider.

A glimpse at an ‘Evening with LA Cultural Toons’

Briana Munoz, Reporter March 23, 2021

Updated March 23: Robert Weide’s department has been corrected. At an event this month, some Cal State LA students had the opportunity to virtually sit down with the ambassadors of LA urban culture,...

La 30a Conferencia Anual del Día de la Historia Latina

Catherine Valdez, George Garcia March 19, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEpd3E5l4Fw Por primera vez en 30 años, la conferencia anual organizada por Hispanas Organizadas para la igualdad política también conocido por H.O.P.E., se llevó...

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Student clubs you can join since there is no “Club Rush”

Briana Munoz, Reporter March 19, 2021

As the university continues to function through a virtual platform, it may be unclear as to which campus clubs are currently active and which are not. Prior to the pandemic, Cal State LA offered “Club...

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.

New CSU Chancellor addresses student concerns about fees and tuition

Catherine Valdez and Rosio Flores March 17, 2021

Tuition costs, mandatory recreation and other fees for on-campus activities and services — some of which aren't as accessible during the pandemic — were addressed by Chancellor Joseph I. Castro during...

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Remote learning: Students report having to teach themselves

Mia Alva, Reporter, Social Media Editor March 15, 2021

After a full-year of isolation due to the pandemic, students are still struggling to adapt to online learning. However, not for the same reasons as before. Due to some professors not providing Zoom meetings...

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Mandatory two-step verification

Zoe Little, Social Media editor March 10, 2021

A new update from the University's technology department has made 2-step verification mandatory for all faculty and student MyCalStateLA accounts, starting today for faculty and March 24 for students....

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Digital diaries to be displayed in a virtual exhibit

Zoe Little, Social Media editor March 6, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the University Library’s Special Collections and Archives team, alongside student archivists, are ensuring that the experiences of the Cal State LA campus community...

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Editorial: Black History Month

Editorial Board February 28, 2021

The University Times editors would like to acknowledge Black community members, activists, and professors from campus for their achievements and the impact they’ve had on the Cal State LA community. Melina...

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Students hope for improvements on mental health services on campus

Mia Alva, Social Media editor February 26, 2021

Ezmee Gollas, a kinesiology major, said she saw a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) psychiatrist in Fall 2019 and that it felt like an “uphill battle” just to make an appointment. “I had...

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Stepping away from social media

Mia Alva, Staff Reporter February 19, 2021

Guillermo Aranda, a kinesiology major, caught himself on his phone late at night for three hours straight, his eyes “struggling to stay open” while scrolling through Instagram and Twitter. Aranda said...

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Dreamers look forward to President Biden’s new immigration policies

Briana Munoz, Staff Reporter February 17, 2021

Members of the Cal State LA community who are part of the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program said they breathed a sigh of relief when they found out about President Biden’s plans for immigration. The...

FEMA personnel gather in the parking lot in front of LACHSA at Cal State L.A. in preparation for the federal vaccination site that is set to open soon.

Medical experts move in to administer vaccine rollout

Marisa Martinez, Audio Editor February 15, 2021

Update: March 1, 2021 @ 6:05 p.m. As the nearly year-long pandemic continues, the Cal State LA campus is once again buzzing with a significant number of people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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