The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

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
Marcos Franco

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor

Marcos is a journalism major who focuses on news coverage of underreported people, communities and nonprofits on the Eastside and South L.A. He also has experience in entertainment reporting and freelances for local news outlets.

All content by Marcos Franco
The bumper of a flipped over Audi fell off after the driver lost control and crashed into three parked vehicles in front of the North Field on campus.

BREAKING: Car flips over next to Hellman bridge, crashing into three cars

Marcos Franco and Anne To
May 1, 2024
Dr. Melina Abdullah welcomes attendees of the Black Community Honors event on behalf of the Pan African Studies Department on Oct. 29, 2018 at Cal State LA's Golden Eagle Ballroom.

Cal State LA’s Melina Abdullah nominated for U.S. vice president

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
April 26, 2024
Students, faculty and staff use ChargePoint chargers in parking lots.

The efforts moving forward with parking and EV stations at Cal State LA

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
March 28, 2024
Affordable Connectivity set to expire this spring, cutting off 22 million low-income households

Affordable Connectivity set to expire this spring, cutting off 22 million low-income households

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
March 13, 2024
City Terrace Elementary School Principal Elaine Hu shows some of the supplies she recived from the university. (Photo Courtesy of Cal State LA Library Instagram)

From university to elementary: Golden Eagles give back with a school supply drive

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
March 4, 2024
CSU student assistants win union vote to join the CSUEU.

CSU student assistants win union vote, with more than 20,000 voting to join the CSUEU

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
A campus where Latinos account for 69.4% of total enrollees. Cal State LA's Counseling and Psychological Services office provides in-person therapy to students.

Cal State LA Latinx students reflect on mental health and cultural stigmas

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024
Cal State LA CSUEU Chapter 311 picket for higher wages and better working conditions. (Photo courtesy of CSUEU Chapter 311)

Thousands of students across the CSU system set on union vote

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
David Valadez honored his recently passed grandpa by making an ofrenda with his family.

Students celebrate life after death

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
Cal State LA is known as a Hispanic serving institution. Photo by Camille Jessie.

Cal State LA receives prestigious Seal of Excelencia for its commitment to Latino students

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
November 7, 2023
Gina Coronel works on her profile during a LinkedIn workshop at the Career Center on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

Despite its professional perks, LinkedIn still doesn’t resonate with all college students

Marcos Franco and Xavier Zamora
October 30, 2023
Students roam the quad at Cal State L.A. If passed, the tuition increase proposal would raise their schooling costs by 6% annually over the next five years. (Aug. 25, 2023/ Photo by Marcos Franco)

CSU employee unions and supporters stand against inequitable wages and tuition

Marcos Franco, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
front view of the restaurant

Meea’s Hot Dog joint in Eagle Rock will soon serve its last customer

Marcos Franco, Contributor
March 29, 2023

ROCK: Building a solid foundation

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
July 12, 2022
Benjamin Cárdenas posing for a photo wearing a suit and tie.

Will East LA ever be its own city?

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
June 30, 2022
Six men in suits with one woman in light blue on a stage

Hefty contributions for LA mayoral candidates from wealthy areas, including outside the city

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
May 23, 2022
A family walking their dog through the dog park

Will dog owners be cited as a way to enforce leashes at Eagle Rock parks?

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
April 5, 2022
A navy tent with several people talking under it.

Eagle Rock tiny homes finally open

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
April 4, 2022
A shot of Benjamin Cárdenas, president and co-founder of the East Los Angeles Residents Association poses

Will East LA ever be its own city?

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
February 28, 2022
Another closer shot of the tiny houses being close to completion

Construction, permit and staffing issues lead to delays for Eagle Rock tiny homes

Marcos Franco, Community News Reporter
February 26, 2022
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