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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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Measure would approve $1.5B for children’s hospitals

Berenice Moreno, UT Community News Reporter October 23, 2018

Voters will decide next week on a state ballot measure that would allow the state to issue $1.5 billion bond to improve and expand children’s hospitals. Eight private nonprofit children’s hospitals...

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Voter Guide 2018

October 23, 2018

Housing prices, aging infrastructure among issues California voters will weigh in on next week Skyrocketing housing prices, immigration, homelessness, aging hospital equipment, concerns about the gas...

Housing Measure Would Raise Billions for Residents

Roman Banuelos, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

East and South L.A. residents struggling with the high cost of rent may get help if voters approve a state ballot measure to borrow $4 billion dollars for more affordable housing construction and subsidized...

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Concha With a Cop?

Danny Robles October 23, 2018

On Tues., Oct. 16, The Cal State L.A. Department of Public Safety arrived to the University-Student Union plaza in police cruisers at around 8:40 a.m. with warm coffee and conchas. In an effort to break...

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First Time Voter Dilemma

Michael Griego, Multimedia Journalist October 23, 2018

This coming midterm election ballot is filled with hot button issues, but many first-time voters on campus find themselves voting just to vote, not knowing who or what to vote for. Though the University...

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Governor Brown, Thumbs Down

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

On the same day that he was given the bill, Governor Jerry Brown dismissed SB 320. A bill that required by law, all University of California campuses and California State Universities to be provided with...

Animal rights’ measure draws animal activists as some of its opponents

Jordan Rodriguez, UT Community News Reporter October 23, 2018

A measure aimed at improving farm animal conditions has drawn a host of opponents – and not just some farmers’ groups but certain animal activists as well. Some of the activists say that the measure...

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One Year Later, Some Students Still Bemoan Smoking Policy

Roman Banuelos, Contributing Writer October 8, 2018

More than a year after Cal State LA banned smoking on campus, students report mixed feelings about the policy, with some still holding grudge. “I’m not doing anything wrong. I study my butt off everyday,”...

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Student Health Fee Increases 60 Percent

Marissa Chavez, Contributing Writer October 8, 2018

Many students don’t realize they have complete access to health care right on campus – let alone that they have been paying for it each semester. The Student Health Center offers dozens of services...

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Gentrification for Good

October 8, 2018

Urban renewal. Yuppification. The new Starbucks where the corner cafe used to be. Angelenos know it in various forms and for the most part, residents resist the looming white shadow when it threatens their...

People in the U.S. were the first to receive the first presedential alert on October 2, 2018. Courtesy of Marisa Vazquez

5 Facts of the Presidential Alert

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

An emergency alert was tested nationwide on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 2:18 p.m. Eastern time. The notifications rang out across the U.S. and the internet responded promptly. Social media reacted with memes...

Leana Wen exclusive interview

Anthony Karambelas, General Assignment Reporter October 3, 2018

Interview with Alumna, Leana Wen, President of Planned Parenthood    UT: What was it like entering college at 13 and how did it help you achieve your academic promise? Do you think you...

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