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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

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...

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...

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