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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

Illustration by Rebeca Hernandez.

More Alhambra residents report mental health issues

Arturo Orellana, Community News Reporter December 18, 2023

Crime. Drugs. Post-pandemic anxiety. Greater awareness of mental health issues. Whatever the reason, a higher percentage of Alhambra residents reported their mental health is “not good” in recent...

Performing theater, performing gender: Student spotlight on Luca Stapleton

Adriana Davila, Multimedia Reporter December 15, 2023

“Don’t dream it, be it,” Luca Stapleton (she/they) said as she quoted,“The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”  From a young age, 19-year-old transgender actress Luca Stapleton knew who she was and...

What’s with all of the labor unease at Cal State LA?

Gavin J. Quinton, Multimedia Reporter December 15, 2023

Strikes, signs, petitions, pickets, votes and walkouts. It's hard to miss the buzz on campus these days as several different groups of workers organize to protest working conditions, determined to...

Tensions high at Cal State LA amid Israel-Hamas war

Tristan Longwell, Community News Digital Editor-In-Chief December 5, 2023

The war between Israel and Hamas and the fight for land between Israel and Palestine has been a subject of discussion and dismay at multiple universities in Southern California.  In a university-wide...

Deputy Daniel Padilla is at the sheriff's station in the city of Industry as he prepares for a 10-hour shift.

Crime concerns in East Los Angeles

Clifton Johnson Jr., Community News Reporter November 29, 2023

East Los Angeles residents are concerned for their well-being with the recent uptick in crime in the neighborhood.  In 2022, the neighborhood had 18 robberies and 65 violent crimes each month, on average....

A portion of the 10 Freeway bridge is damaged from Alameda Street to Santa Fe Street.

I-10 Freeway closure interrupting student life

Anne To, Editor-in-chief November 20, 2023

Cal State LA students reported concerns about the 10 Freeway closure with classes moved to Zoom and longer commutes interrupting their schedules.   “It's just gonna take extra time out of...

The sinkhole is now filled up and fencing around the area has been removed.

Six months later, the sinkhole at Circle Drive is finally gone.

Brian Lai and Anne To September 15, 2023

Though the sinkhole is now gone, it won't soon be forgotten. Students interviewed this week and last recalled the frustration it invoked as well as the gratitude they feel now that it's fixed.   In...

Golden Eagles cap historic year with first NCAA Tournament game in over a decade

Alysia Burke, Senior Video Reporter March 18, 2023

For the first time since 2012, the Cal State LA women’s basketball team scored a spot in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II tournament. The Golden Eagles had just come...

Both siblings taking a photo at college commencement.

Spina Bifida has impaired my body but it can’t keep me from achieving my goals

Thomas Davila, Community News Reporter November 19, 2022

More than 15 years ago, I worked out at the gym four days a week, two hours each day. Despite moving around in a wheelchair, my arms and upper body were so strong I could easily move myself in and out...

Veterans Day celebration demonstrates Cal State LA’s appreciation for service members

Alysia Burke, Multimedia Reporter November 14, 2022

  Upon completion of their military career, or even during, many service members choose to pursue higher education opportunities.  At Cal State LA, student-veterans are supported by the Veterans...

Social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and 
Twitter reign dominant as the main sources for online news. 
Students read news to stay informed or to be entertained

Where do college students find their news?

Brian Lai, Multimedia Reporter October 31, 2022

Before the advent of the internet, news stories were consumed through word of mouth, then through print, radio, and television. Now, the internet is the most popular method that people get their news. In...

a group of photos of people

It grows like this

Alyssah Hall, Multimedia Reporter October 31, 2022

In early African culture, many believed that their hair spiritually connected them to God due to it being close to the sky, according to BBC News. Popular Black hairstyles that you see today like locs,...

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