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‘We’re in crisis mode’ — thousands fill the streets for women’s rights

Sasha Funes, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2025

“This is what democracy looks like!” and other chants rang through the streets of downtown Los Angeles as thousands rallied for the International Women’s Day Protest on Saturday, March 8. The first...

Graphic by Samuel Valencia.

The Fill from the Hill: Trump’s address to Congress

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where two University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international...

Portrait of Whittier Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong. Photo courtesy of Shannon DeLong.

Homelessness in Whittier: Progress, challenges, and human stories behind the numbers

Destiny Durant, Community News Reporter March 13, 2025

In the quiet city of Whittier, an intriguing story about the progress and challenges of homelessness has unfolded since 2018. Whittier Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong played an integral role in the...

Immigration lawyer Lisbeth Mateo instructs the crowd on how to differentiate between warrants that ICE officials may show to people during a panel on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Photo by Jackson Tammariello.

‘Undocumented Lawyer’ encourages students to know their rights

Cynthia Harbott, Senior Multimedia Reporter March 13, 2025

Immigration lawyer and activist Lizbeth Mateo paid a visit to Cal State LA late last month to educate students and staff about their legal rights as DACA students and undocumented residents. The panel...

Ali Tweini, a political action committee member speaks to students, faculty, and staff union members at a protest about layoffs at Cal State LA. Photo by Kara Alexander.

As layoffs and program cuts loom, Cal State L.A. faculty, staff and students protest

Dawn Dennis, a lecturer in the history department at Cal State L.A., was nominated for the 2025 “Lecturer of the Year” award in early February. Less than a few weeks later, she said her department...

Graphic by Samuel Valencia.

Trump angering NATO paints bleak portrait of world affairs

Samuel Valencia, Copy Editor March 1, 2025

While it may seem that Trump can never stop making the wrong choices, it would appear he’s ready to top himself. He has made himself the center of attention (like always) in the ongoing peace negotiations...

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”...

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...

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...

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