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Riot Grrrl: Punk, Feminism, and Rebellion

Christiane Rios and Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter & Opinion Editor March 27, 2025

March is Women’s History Month and is a time for people to celebrate all women who have contributed to society. One aspect worth highlighting is women's contributions to music. Specifically in punk rock,...

Graphic by Samuel Valencia.

The Fill from the Hill: The First Amendment

Samuel Valencia, Copy Editor March 27, 2025

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international affairs....

Students make their way to the Student Services Building during a protest on Thursday, March 25. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Students rally against Trump admin, budget cuts

Jackson Tammariello and Cynthia Harbott, Managing Editor & Senior Multimedia Reporter March 27, 2025

Waves of student protests have embroiled Cal State LA within the past several weeks, voicing concerns on recent budget cuts, the Trump administration, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The protests have been...

Dr. Heather Lattimer, the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Cal State LA, listens as a student asks a question during a meeting in the Music Hall on Thursday, March 20. Lattimer is currently touring the various colleges on campus and meeting with students and faculty, answering questions and expressing her goals in her new position. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

New provost fields questions from Cal State LA community

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor March 27, 2025

Dr. Heather Lattimer, the newly appointed provost and vice president of academic affairs, is making the rounds on campus visiting the various colleges and hearing from students and faculty on their top...

‘We’re in crisis mode’ — thousands fill the streets for women’s rights

Sasha Funes, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2025

“This is what democracy looks like!” and other chants rang through the streets of downtown Los Angeles as thousands rallied for the International Women’s Day Protest on Saturday, March 8. The first...

Graphic by Samuel Valencia.

The Fill from the Hill: Trump’s address to Congress

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where two University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international...

Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. Photo Courtesy of Disney.

Marvel has fallen into a state of mediocrity

Bryan Antunez, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Disney and Marvel Studios released “Captain America: Brave New World,” the 35th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), last month to middling word of mouth and subpar reviews. The newest...

Graphic by Christiane Rios.

Hung-up on the hook-up — Ask Christiane

Christiane Rios, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

“Ask Christiane” is an advice column where you can ask questions about dating, friendships, mental health and sex. Questions can be submitted through the "Ask Christiane" Google form on the University...

Tyler Thang performs live. Photo courtesy of Tyler Thang.

Student by day, artist by night

Arturo Orellana, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Tyler Thang, also known as Pretty Havoc, is a Cal State LA student getting his degree in business while making a name for himself in the music industry as a songwriter, producer, and audio engineer.  Thang...

Portrait of firefighter Adam Catica. Photo by Josmary Molina.

Meet one of the many first responders who combated L.A. wildfires

Josmary Molina, UT Community News Reporter March 13, 2025

Firefighter Adam Catica was one of thousands that helped combat and take down the various fires that occurred in January. Catica, stationed in North Hollywood’s Station No. 89, grew up surrounded by...

Portrait of Whittier Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong. Photo courtesy of Shannon DeLong.

Homelessness in Whittier: Progress, challenges, and human stories behind the numbers

Destiny Durant, Community News Reporter March 13, 2025

In the quiet city of Whittier, an intriguing story about the progress and challenges of homelessness has unfolded since 2018. Whittier Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong played an integral role in the...

Graphic by Jackson Tammariello.

A bright idea or waste of time?

Kara Alexander, Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Every second Sunday of March, there comes the time when the clocks jump an hour ahead, and many sleep schedules get thrown into disarray. On Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., most clocks nationwide were set an...

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