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University Times

Photo illustration of students voting on campus using a photo by Omar Ortiz.

What measures passed, what failed and how will you be affected?

Community News December 10, 2024

By Ashley Romero Donald J. Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, securing a clear victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans also won 220 seats, taking...

Cal State LA students cast their votes in the voting center at the University-Student Union on Monday, Nov. 4.

The election of a generation

Omar Ortiz and Jackson Tammariello November 6, 2024

Note: This article was first published in the November 6 print edition of the University Times. In that edition, it was written that the outcome of the presidential election may not be determined until...

Students lining up at Political Science Association. Photo by Queena Duong.

Cal State L.A. students soaked in knowledge ahead of Tuesday’s election

Queena Duong and Cynthia Harbott, UT Community News editors November 3, 2024

Decorating voter-themed tote bags. Sending postcards to remind family and friends to vote. Playing election-related games and partaking in photo ops. These were some of the ways Cal State L.A.’s 2024...

Cal State LA now has a ballot drop box on the main walkway where students can safely deposit their mail-in ballots.

Cal State LA prepares for Election Day

Jose Oliver, Multimedia Reporter October 28, 2024

Election Day draws closer, and Gen Z may be a deciding factor yet again. According to Tuft University’s Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, Gen Z turnout in the 2022...

night view with city lights and intersection

Should there be tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes?

Jonathan Chung, UT Community News Social Media Editor October 20, 2024

Sun-Ah Jin, who has owned ABC Kids toy store in Koreatown for over 25 years, thought she had seen it all: Petty theft, threats from gentrification, drug dealers in the area, economic downturns. But...

Attendees share their thoughts on state ballot propositions during "Breaking Down the Ballot: Burritos and Ballot Measures" on October 10, 2024.

Burritos and Ballot Measures combines food with propositions

Omar Ortiz, Multimedia Reporter October 19, 2024

Ballot propositions are expected to be highly prioritized in the Nov. 5 election. With measures like Proposition 33 raising hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising for and against it, voters will...

The street has a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles.

Additional tax would address homelessness

Halee Mosley, UT Community News Reporter October 15, 2024

Los Angeles County is attempting to tackle the severe homelessness crisis, and a new proposal could be a game-changer. Measure A, a county ballot initiative, aims to replace Measure H's 1/4 sales tax...

The 2019 Pride Parade brought in a huge crowd who had various hashtags and signs one of which proclaimed #LOVEWINS this past Sunday in West Hollywood.

Prop. 3 offers constitutional protection for same-sex marriage

Anjanette Gile, University Times Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Same-sex marriage was legalized in California in 2013 and in the United States in 2015. But the California Constitution reads, “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” What...

Inside a Glendale Vons market where prices will be affected if Prop 32 passes. Photo taken by Jessica Galan.

Should California increase minimum wage?

Jessica Galan, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

As many Californians struggle to make ends meet due to inflation, an increase in the minimum wage would seem to be a welcomed change. However, some residents wonder if the proposed increase to the minimum...

A school district being surrounded by trees.

Prop 2: Do California public schools and community colleges need better facilities?

Emmanuel Martinez, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Broken water fountains. Bathrooms out of service. Tagged walls. Desks scratched up or jiggling from missing parts. These were some conditions of public schools attended by Cal State LA students interviewed...

A "for lease" sign swings in the wind on Hayworth Avenue in Los Angeles. Photo by Lara Barney.

Should rent control be expanded to homes and other properties built after 1995?

Lara Barney and Cynthia Harbott October 6, 2024

A rent control measure returns to the ballot this November, allowing voters to weigh in on the future of California’s housing market. California cities currently have limits on how much a landlord...

Infrastructure issues like pothole-ridden streets require Compton drivers to get new tires often, and the costs add up. Photo by Leslie Hudson

Measure would scrap two-thirds voting requirement for local bonds, dropping it to 55%

Leslie Hudson, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

San Pedro Resident Isaiah Hicks’ apartment is plagued with the kind of infrastructure issues that state Proposition 5 could potentially help address: Aging pipes, chipped paint, cracks in the stairs. “The...

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