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University Times

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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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...

Jerry Brown, governor of the state of California is speaking in front of a podium

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,”...

Picture of the student health center, located at California State University of Los Angeles

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...

Picture of Barney Santos, founder of Gentify who is smiling at the picture being taken here.

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...

Illustration of Zombie Girl with pale/grey skin, drawn by Brennan Hernandez

Cellphones: Distraction Machines or Academic Tools

Sean Nesler October 1, 2018

  Brennan Hernandez In 1953, Ray Bradbury published “The Murderer,” a short story in which a man is driven to technocide by the constant buzz of mobile communication technologies such as pagers,...

“Valet” Parking: an Umbrella Term

Berenice Moreno, Contributing writer October 1, 2018

On the northern side of the Cal State LA campus there are umbrellas marked by the words ”valet.” Valet parking on a college campus may seem a bit excessive, but according to university officials, the...

Leana Wen, Cal State LA alumni, is president of Planned Parenthood. Courtesy of Governing Magazine

Alumna New President of Planned Parenthood

Anthony Karambelas, Staff Writer October 1, 2018

  She came here at the age of eight with only forty dollars to her family’s name. Now, she’s leading the charge for reproductive health in America. Meet Dr. Leana Wen, a proud Cal State LA...

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