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OPINION: 10 things society should know about rape culture and how survivors can seek help

OPINION: 10 things society should know about rape culture and how survivors can seek help

Meghan Bravo, Staff Reporter April 29, 2020

It’s time to whip out your favorite pair of jeans because today is Denim Day. “Denim Day” is an annual rape-prevention movement, where individuals wear a pair of denim jeans to show support for survivors...

Bernie supporters still want to have sway in the presidential campaign. (Photo by Parker Johnson on Unsplash)

Opinion: Hearing out Sanders’ supporters and other voices on Twitter can be exhausting but enlightening

Ethan Axtell, Community News Reporter April 15, 2020

Looking for elevated and articulate political discourse on Twitter is like searching for Michelin Star cuisine in a dumpster, guided only by your tongue. You’ll never find what you’re looking for but...

UT Editors' Picks. Illustration by Lauren Dahncke

UT editors’ picks: Books

Tahiti Salinas, Staff Reporter April 10, 2020

As the spring semester converts to online classes and “safe at home” regulations are put in place, there is more free time for us at home. During these times, it is important to stay busy and find...

Staying active while stuck at home

Staying active while stuck at home

Tahiti Salinas, Staff Reporter March 31, 2020

With classes now online, events canceled and many businesses closing temporarily, you may be left with nothing to do as you stay at home during this period of time. Don’t fret: There are plenty of things...

What to watch while “safer at home”

What to watch while “safer at home”

Joshua Letona, Entertainment Managing Editor March 20, 2020

As movie theaters become temporarily closed, as mandated by Mayor Eric Garcetti due to COVID-19 concerns, a big source of entertainment becomes reserved for the home now more than ever.   This could...

Cal State LA's Shortstop, Tyler Odekirk, (14) in his batting stance awaiting the next pitch

Analysis: A deep-dive into the struggling black and gold crew

Isaac Gutierrez, Digital Editor March 12, 2020

Despite splitting the weekend series against the sixth seeded Stanislaus State Warriors, the Cal State LA baseball team finds itself near the bottom of the standings with a 5-11 record, third to last place....

Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, (left) and James Marsden (right) in a scene from “Sonic the Hedgehog.”

Golden Eagle February movie roundup

Joshua Letona, Entertainment Managing Editor March 6, 2020

February saw lots of surprises when it came to movie releases with “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” underperforming at the box office, “Sonic the Hedgehog” becoming a success following a total character...

Illustration of Meghan Bravo swiping right on herself.

Personal essay: Swipe right on myself

Meghan Bravo, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

“How do I know how to love myself?” was the one question that struck me the most. It felt like someone read the book of my life, asking questions that could never escape my mind.   The Cross Cultural...

Perfomer LiKWUiD performs the fourth act called “BiFAYsic Sleep Paralysis” at the Warp Trio, located at the Music Hall at Cal State L.A.

Warp Trio presents ‘black voices’ to campus

Tahiti Salinas, Staff Reporter February 19, 2020

Warp Trio, the internationally touring, cross-genre chamber music experience, presented “Black Voices” at the Music Hall last Tuesday evening. The band also included original spoken word by emcee LiKWUiD,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (left) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (right) privately speak after the Democratic presidential primary debate on January 14, 2020.

Democrats square off before voting begins

Richard Tzul, News Managing Editor January 15, 2020

Weeks before voting begins in Iowa, six Democratic presidential candidates gathered on stage in the state’s capital of Des Moines at Drake University to convince voters which one of them should run against...

Rosio Flores was dressed in white at age 3 in South Central L.A. on the day of her presentación, a religious ceremony.

From South Central LA and Proud of It

Rosio Flores, Community News Reporter December 4, 2019

“I live near USC.” For years, this was my standard response when someone asked where I lived. I had been conditioned to avoid naming my neighborhood: South Central Los Angeles. That’s because...

View of the space during HBO's "Watchmen" Party During NYCC.

Analysis: The Political Commentary of ‘Watchmen’

Richard Tzul, Copy Editor December 3, 2019

The following contains major spoilers for HBO’s “Watchmen” through episode 7: “An Almost Religious Awe” The “Watchmen” comic is a deconstruction of the superhero genre; the HBO adaptation...

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