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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

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Joshua Mejia

Joshua Mejia, Multimedia Editor

Joshua Mejia is a fifth year TVF Major in the Film option, who has been with the University Times for six semesters. He is a filmmaker-photographer who specialized in street photography before joining the UT as an intern. In his final year, he is now the Multimedia Editor. His work is grounded in the philosophy of a decisive moment that sums up the humanity of the story.

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Hosted by the Art History Society of Cal State L.A. a gallery of various works of art was available to those in attendance of the symposium in honor of Miguel Loen-Poertilla last Saturday at the University Student-Union.

[Photo] Honoring Miguel León-Portilla at the 2019 Mesoamerican Symposium

Rosio Flores, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
The Spot, a new dining option at the food court, has been a recent popular choice for food for students. The Spot is located in between Kikka Sushi and Johny's Kitchen.

[Photo] The Success of the Spot

Kayla Misa, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2019
Lisa Chavez (left) speaks about Cal State LA's budget with an accompanied visual aid at the academic senate meeting. The meeting took place on September 24th in the Golden Eagle Ballroom.

[Photo] Cal State LA Finances Reveal $92 Million in Reserves

Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
Friday, thousands of youth marched the streets of Los Angeles to City Hall where they protested climate change in light of the UN Climate Action Summit taking place this weekend.

One Earth, One Chance

Joshua Mejia, Staff Photographer
September 24, 2019
The organization Revolutionary Internationalist Youth hosted a rally against the I.C.E. raids that are happening while testimonies recalling experiences with immigration were given by students last Thursday at Cal State LA.

Will T. (left) and Viviana Capitran (right) with the Revolutionary Internationalist Youth who held a rally against I.C.E. raids last Thursday as the two gathered signs of protest to pass around at Cal State LA.

Students in support of the rally against I.C.E raids held signs with sayings protesting the immigration policies last Thursday next to the Golden Eagle statue at Cal State LA.

Will T. (middle), a member with the Revolutionary Internationalist Youth organization, spoke out against I.C.E. raids and other immigration issues at a rally last Thursday next to the Golden Eagle statue at Cal State LA.

Signs protesting the border wall and other immigration policies were held by students during a rally against I.C.E raids that was held near the Golden Eagle statue last Thursday.

Viviana Capitran (middle left) speaking at a rally against I.C.E. raids, which was hosted by the Revolutionary Internationalist Youth organization last Thursday at Cal State LA near the Golden Eagle statue.

[Photo] Protestors Denounce ICE at Cal State LA

September 3, 2019
With the celebration underway, many servers were walking about with various trays of food offering them to the students enjoying the evenings festivities last Thursday at Cal State LA.

Various members of the board for the University Student-Union along with the president of ASI, in attendees during the first remarks to get the celebration of the University Student-Union underway.

To remember the night, many students posed in the photo booth during the festivities of the 45th anniversary of the University Student-Union last Thursday at Cal State LA.

One of the last booths during the evening's celebrations was that of massage booths for those to relax and enjoy the evening last Thursday at Cal State LA.

Students were able to get their portraits drawn in one of many activity booths that were offered during the celebration of the University Student-Union last Thursday at Cal State LA.

[Photo] Celebrating 45 Years at the Student Union

September 3, 2019
Cal State LA cheerleaders performing a routine in front of attendees during the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the University Student Union last Thursday.

With the evening being a celebration of the University Student-Union, new calenders with the new logo for the University Student Union were available to all in attendance of the celebration at Cal State L.A. last Thursday.

Rock climbing was a favorite attraction of the evening during the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the University Student-Union at Cal State LA last Thursday.

Cal State LA cheerleaders performing a routine in front of attendees during the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the University Student Union last Thursday.

At the Fine Arts Gallery last week, an exhibition titled The Traveling Canvas was shown where mulitple artists contributed to a shared piece of art on a canvas resulting in a unity of contrasted images.

[Photo] The Fellowship of “The Traveling Canvas”

Richard Tzul, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
The Cal State LA bookstore, located on the second floor of the student store, is the go-to place for students to purchase their textbooks.

[Photo] Physical to Digital

Christopher Lazaro, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
An officer stands guard to maintain the "warm zone" as paramedics are deployed to treat volunteer victims during an active shooter drill that took place this past Wednesday at Cal State L.A. in the Biological Sciences building.

[Photo] Just a Drill

Richard Tzul, Contributing Writer
August 16, 2019
A line of people stretching down the sidewalk shortly before the grand opening of Dot _ Dough Doughnuts this past Saturday.

[Photo] Dot & Dough Opens for Business

Monica Tamayo, Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
In the midst of Dot & Dough Doughnut_s grand opening, patrons relax and enjoy their free doughnuts last Saturday

After a long line, customers again wait patiently after reaching the register to receive their free doughnuts this past Saturday

The first to go by in the Pride Parade marched in front of a big ballon Pride sign, which kicked off the parade in West Hollywood this past Sunday.

[Photo] LA Pride Parade 2019

Brian Delgado, Josh Mejia, and Marisa Vasquez
June 10, 2019
Outside view of University Club

[Photo] 13 Places on Campus to Grab a Bite this Summer

Kayla Misa, Contributing Writer
June 10, 2019
The Turn dance choreographed by Jessica Harper being performed at the Intimate Theatre at the Luckman during the Spring Dance Concert last Friday.

[Photo] One Last Dance

Monica Tamayo, P.R. Assistant
May 14, 2019
Students gather in a Healing Circle at the Migrants are Beautiful event next to the Golden Eagle Statue last Tuesday at Cal State L.A.

[Photo] Students Gather in Solidarity

Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
April 29, 2019
Photographs of the Los Angeles River on display for people to view at The L.A. River- The Past, the Present, and the Future exhibit last Wednesday in the University Library. Cal State L.A., 2019.

[Photo] The River That Connects Us All

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer
April 16, 2019
Students were able to play with dogs from the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center during their Adopt A Pet Event last Tuesday. Cal State L.A., 2019.

[Photo] Opt to Adopt

Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
April 16, 2019
Students begin gathering as the candles are lit to pay respect and honor rapper Nipsey Hussle last Thursday at the Golden Eagle Statue. Cal State L.A., 2019.

[Photo] Long Live the Neighborhood Hero

Becky Nava, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
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