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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

Playoff chances slowly fade for men’s basketball

Sasha Funes, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2025

The Cal State LA men’s basketball team lost to the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks 77-72 on Saturday, Feb. 22, limiting their chance at a California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament...

Waymo car pulls up in front of the Mexican Consulate in Downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 21, 2025. Photo by Jose Cabrera.

No driver, no problem — enjoy the ride on Waymo

Jose Cabrera, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 1, 2025

After years of constant testing, Waymo robotaxis are revolutionizing transportation by implementing self-driving cars onto U.S. roads. Waymo offers its users comfort and luxury while enjoying a smooth...

(From left to right) Edgar Ortega moderates a panel consisting of Jax Nolan, Matt Castro, and Kasey Tran at Best of the Fest on Thursday, Feb. 20. Photo by Bryan Antunez.

Student filmmakers exhibit their work at Best of the Fest

Bryan Antunez, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 1, 2025

On Feb. 20, Cal State LA debuted the inaugural Best of the Fest, an event meant to showcase short films from previous film festivals and bring awareness to the 26th annual Golden Eagle Film Festival, set...

Students will be able to cast their votes in the upcoming ASI elections to determine the new student leaders at Cal State LA. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Applications for student leadership positions open

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor March 1, 2025

The Associated Students, Inc. of Cal State LA have opened applications for positions in student leadership for the 2025 to 2026 school year. All positions are open for students to apply, including ASI...

Golden Eagles chop down Lumberjacks to clinch CCAA berth

Sasha Funes, Editor in Chief March 1, 2025

The Cal State LA women’s basketball team secured its fourth consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament appearance following a dominant 70-40 victory against Cal Poly...

Tables and chairs on the west side of the library return after being used for the encampment last Spring. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Missing campus tables and chairs return after encampment

Arturo Orellana, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 1, 2025

After a semester-long absence, the tables and chairs used by the pro-Palestinian protesters to build their encampment are seeing a return for students to use once again.   Students on campus before...

If approached by immigration police, students and faculty are to direct officers to visit the Welcome Desk in the Student Services Building and ask for the designated campus officials. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

Rumors of ICE raids at Cal State LA ‘false,’ university says

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor March 1, 2025

University officials said that rumors on social media last week alleging that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, would be targeting Cal State LA are “unsubstantiated”...

The Shrine Auditorium on Jefferson Blvd. near Historic South Central Los Angeles will be the venue for Commencement 2025. Photo by Jose Cabrera.

The Shrine Auditorium to host Commencement 2025 ceremonies

Jose Cabrera, Senior Multimedia Reporter February 14, 2025

The graduating class of 2025 will shine bright as Commencement will be held at the Shrine Auditorium from May 19 to 21. In an email statement and accompanying video announcement, Cal State LA President...

Cal State LA is one of the 23 CSU campuses that will utilize AI programs to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. (file photo)

New AI initiative will accelerate student learning, CSU says

Queena Duong, Digital Editor February 14, 2025

The California State University (CSU) system announced on Feb. 4 that it will implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative with the world’s leading tech companies, including OpenAI with ChatGPT,...

Protesters march past a mural on a nearby apartment building near Pershing Square during the "We Fight Back" protest in downtown L.A. on Monday, Jan. 20.

War, wildfires, White House: protesters march on City Hall

Jackson Tammariello, Managing Editor February 12, 2025

Thousands took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 20 to protest a multitude of issues, including the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the state...

Protesters deliver a speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. during the People's March on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Trump’s ‘golden age’ promise leaves many feeling skeptical, anxious

Joseph Chavarria, News Editor February 7, 2025

As Cal State LA students return to campus, many face a new reality after the inauguration of Donald Trump as the United States’ 47th president. After months of verbally attacking his political opponents...

The Goodman family look through the ruins of their destroyed home in Altadena on Monday, Jan 20. Photo courtesy of the Goodman family.

Three Cal State LA students’ lives are forever changed by the LA wildfires

Bryan Antunez, Multimedia Reporter February 7, 2025

In the evening on Tuesday, Jan 7., Cal State LA student Ryo Goodman was startled by the noise of their neighbor frantically slamming on their apartment door. Running outside, Goodman saw a ball of...

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