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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
Denis Akbari

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor

Denis Akbari is a senior majoring in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Journalism and she works for the University Times as Digital Editor. Denis has joined the University Times in January 2022 as an intern reporter. Originally from Iran, Denis was born and raised in Italy and moved to the US for college. She loves to capture photos of random moments, help people and laugh.

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Esther Guerrero, Alejandro Flores’ grandmother, when she was a zoot suiter in 1939 at the age of 20 years old.

Zoot suits make a comeback in Boyle Heights

Denis Akbari, Community News Editor In Chief
June 3, 2023
Model and designer Itai Zamora at the End of Fast Fashion show on April 26. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Thrifted clothing and affordable textiles at the ‘End of Fast Fashion’ show

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
May 15, 2023
Shannon Turner and Jesus Nichol ii competing in the 800 meters at the Mt Sac Relays at the Holmer Lodge Stadium. Photo by Jill Connelly. Courtesy of Cal State LA Athletics.

Track and Field teams continue getting stronger

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
May 2, 2023
Sit down and have a heart to heart. Graphic by Fatima Rosales.

Why is it hard to find intimate connections without committing?

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
May 1, 2023
Christina Castellon with Brianna Garcia and Angel Garcia

Sales rep carries his upbringing in Boyle Heights and parents’ values with him

Denis Akbari, Community News Editor in chief
April 28, 2023
Closing out the regular season, the Golden Eagles fall to Azusa Pacific 1-6 at the Cal State LA Tennis Complex on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023. Photo by Xavier Zamora.

Women’s tennis stayed positive despite ‘shaky’ season

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
April 18, 2023
Love is a journey, there is no rush. Graphic by Fatima Rosales.

Be yourself: Whoever is meant to be in your life will be

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
April 17, 2023
What personal fears mean to a college student and how to overcome them. Graphic by Anne To.

What personal fears mean to a college student and how to overcome

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
April 8, 2023
Penguins often mate for life, according to science.org. Graphic by Fatima Rosales.

Do soulmates exist?

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
April 3, 2023
10 Freeway near Cal State LA shutdown on Friday, March 31. Photo by Denis Akbari.

BREAKING: 10 Freeway shutdown near Cal State LA causes traffic and complaints

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
March 31, 2023
Marketing club at the Cal State LA Club Rush. Photo courtesy of marketing club.

Marketing club leaders say joining can open doors

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
March 17, 2023
Dr. Libby Lewis and Dr. Serie McDougal receiving an award at the Black Joy Red Carpet on Feb. 28. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Ending Black History Month with the first Black Joy red carpet

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
March 17, 2023
A mural of a cemetery

Boyle Heights artists create connections at a local coffee shop while being inspired by the community

Denis Akbari, Community News Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2023
Students participating at the Cupid's Social event on Feb. 9. Photo by Denis Akbari.

Love is in the air but Cupid’s arrow doesn’t hit just couples

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
February 18, 2023
Students, faculty and alumni all dance together at the Black brunch. Photo by Braylin Collins.

Starting off Black History Month with the theme of Black resistance

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
February 7, 2023
2023 graduating students will hold commencement on a campus parking lot, just like last year.

BREAKING: The countdown to commencement comes with disappointment

Denis Akbari, Digital Editor
February 1, 2023
illustration of skyline with orange background and two women in suits walking past

Gender gaps in corporate America

Denis Akbari, Community News Reporter
December 15, 2022
A displaced Hispanic camping outside after their home was destroyed.

Buried dreams, generations of trauma in historically Mexican American area

Denis Akbari, Community News Reporter
December 12, 2022
American Flags lined up in a row as a huge building towers over them

Lincoln Heights neighborhood council: ‘No confidence’ in council members Kevin de Leon and Gilbert Cedillo

Denis Akbari, Community News Reporter
November 15, 2022
a photo of free menstrual dispensers

Free menstrual products are now more accessible to students

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
October 31, 2022
Abortion rights supporters protest on the streets with signs.

Prop. 1: Access and affordability of abortion services are on the line in the November election

Denis Akbari and Asha Johnson
October 17, 2022
woman getting out of the elevator

Residents trapped in South Village elevators

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
October 2, 2022
Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council President Sara Clendening signs papers at an event.

Her Lincoln Heights business was torn down to build a luxury apartment hotel. Now, she’s fighting inequities and making residents’ voices heard

Denis Akbari, Community News Reporter
September 13, 2022
Photo of the university's library.

BREAKING: Cal State LA offers option to move to remote instruction due to heat

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
September 7, 2022
A picture of the dorms here on campus

South Village opens the semester with new changes and new concerns

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
September 4, 2022
Illustration of a text bubble saying " you up?" and the other one looking to respond. There are also people included looking at an electric device.

To love or not to love?

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
April 20, 2022
Three women walking down the ramp by the dorms on campus.

Make women’s empowerment a daily practice

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
April 6, 2022
A picture of the main archway on campus in front of the student union at night.

Nights feel dark at Cal State LA: Students share their concerns about campus safety

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
March 27, 2022
Outside of the music building.

Normality doesn’t feel so normal for Golden Eagles

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
March 8, 2022
Artisit, Enkone spray painting at Cal State LA during the art walk.

Black History Month through the eyes of Golden Eagles

Denis Akbari, Intern Reporter
February 24, 2022
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