The River That Connects Us All
Joshua Letona, Intern Reporter
April 16, 2019
The Los Angeles River connects all the cities, running from the Simi Hills through Los Angeles, and ending in Long Beach. Cal State LA hosted an art exhibit documenting the history of the waterway. “The LA River: The Past, The Present, And The Future” is a collection of photos that spans decades,...
Long Live the Neighborhood Hero
Becky Nava, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Last Thursday, dozens gathered around the Golden Eagle Statue to mourn local rapper and community activist, Nipsey Hussle. Hussle was fatally shot just two weeks ago outside of his store, The Marathon, in South Central Los Angeles. Accents of blue and white adorned the scene, from carnations in jars...
Pick Up Your Butts
Monica Tamayo, P.R. Assistant
April 9, 2019
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) hosted its second annual Cigarette Butt Cleanup on March 27 at the university. Students and other attendees participated by picking up cigarette butts around the plaza and across various locations on campus including the Engineering, Computer Science and Technology...
Equipping Women Through Self-Defense
Mya Taylor, Reporter Intern
April 9, 2019
R.A.D., or Rape, Aggression, Defense, is a women’s self-defense program contracted by Cal State LA to offer a 12-hour-long seminar once a semester. The seminar is divided into two consecutive days on learning risk recognition and reduction. The R.A.D. system teaches the development and enhancement...
A New Way to Dorm
Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
April 9, 2019
Starting fall 2021, Cal State LA will be home to 1,500 new beds in the first ever traditional style- student housing. However, the new eight story building, equipped with elevators, a courtyard and a private skyway that connects to the university campus, will come at a price. The new price for...
ASI Votes No Confidence in Covino
Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
April 9, 2019
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:38 p.m. On the Friday before spring break, the Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) held a special meeting to vote on a single action item on the agenda: the Resolution of No Confidence in President Covino. The special meeting was scheduled for Friday, March 29,...
Special Meeting Scheduled by ASI for Removal of President Covino
Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
March 29, 2019
Students, faculty and community members associated with the on-campus coalition, Golden Eagle Justice, filled the public seats at the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Board Meeting on Thursday where two action items were scheduled to be voted upon. The items included the removal of President William...
Film Festival Gets Cut
Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer
March 26, 2019
Filed under Campus News, Newest, News
The Golden Eagle Film Festival has been canceled for the spring 2019 semester. The event, which has gone on for the past 21 years, gave Cal State students the opportunity to showcase their films, and to be judged by industry professionals. Dr. John Ramirez, the Department Chair of Television, Film and...
The Offseason Blues
Brandon Rodriguez, Reporter Intern
March 19, 2019
After losing back-to-back World Series (2017 - Houston Astros and 2018 - Red Sox), Dodger fans remain restless as the team continues their pursuit for their first championship since 1988. This past offseason was supposed to be the Dodgers’ chance to get the pieces they need to put them over the...
Clippers’ Playoff Push Continues
Jesse Palomera, Reporter Intern
March 19, 2019
When “Lob City” came to an end and LeBron James signed with the Lakers, many counted the Clippers out. Fast forward to March and the Clippers are in playoff contention, while the Lakers’ struggles continue on and off the court. The Clippers have exceeded many expectations and proved their doubters...
Impaction Talks Continue at ASI Board Meeting
Darwin Lopez, Contributing Writer
March 19, 2019
Last Thursday at an ASI board meeting, Golden Eagle Justice presented Provost Mahoney with a petition containing “over a thousand signatures” that critique the job that President Covino, Provost Mahoney, and Vice Provost Enders are doing in regard to listening to student’s comments and concerns. Mahoney...
Color in the Air
Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
March 12, 2019
Thousands of LA residents celebrated the arrival of spring this past Saturday and Sunday by mirroring the Holi tradition of singing, dancing and throwing a mass of colors in the air. In North India, Holi is a special ceremony that was derived from ancient legends. Followers join together each year...