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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
Mia Alva

Mia Alva, Editor-in-Chief

Mia Alva is a fourth-year journalism major who started for the University Times in fall 2020. She is a reporter and the editor-in-chief for the UT who likes to learn and explore different topics. Her favorite book is “Hunger” by Roxane Gay.

All content by Mia Alva

A year in photos

November 28, 2022
A photo of Professor Chellappah Chanmugathas

Cal State LA professor dies

November 28, 2022
a graphics of diversity.

Cal State LA receives diversity award for the fourth time

November 14, 2022
black and white headshot in a newsroom

Remembering former L.A. Times news leader and University Times editor Henry Fuhrmann

October 2, 2022
a graphic of people planing to graduate

Plan to graduate this year? Here is what you need to know

October 2, 2022
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

September 8, 2022
Inside we see students without their mask on getting close to each other

People not wearing masks indoors sparks conversations within the Cal State LA community

September 5, 2022

Students question whether they want to be in-person or online for classes, but most don’t have a choice

August 21, 2022

Most are done with COVID-19, but I am not

August 21, 2022
A portrait of President William Covino, from the Cal State LA website.

Covino announces retirement at 2022 convocation along with other big changes

August 21, 2022

When your childhood is one big life lesson

August 2, 2022
Aerial shot of a commercial strip of shops in Highland Park.

Developers allegedly skirt laws, razing beloved park in Northeast LA

August 2, 2022
Picture of the front of the Forensics building on campus.

Forensics speech and debate team placed top 20 at national tournament

April 23, 2022
Collage of photos obtained from Edwin Estrada showing the alleged car thief in action, Estradas crime report sheet and his car getting towed after the fact.

BREAKING Caught on video: Alleged car thieves break into one Cal State LA student’s car, drive off in another’s

April 14, 2022
Picture of a petitioner and their tent on the main walkway on campus.

Cal State LA students fed up with petitioners on campus

April 4, 2022
shelves of books on either side and a student sitting in the middle

Covino confirms that Cal State LA will resume in-person classes this spring

January 28, 2022
Students walking on campus.

Breaking: Cal State LA classes will move online for the first three weeks of the spring 2022 semester

January 4, 2022
Main walkway on campus some students are pictured walking.

Cal State LA students call for more online classes next semester

November 17, 2021
Image shows concerned students and in between them are graphics of a spray bottle, a hand under a soap dispenser, and two hands shaking with the no symbol over.

Students and faculty open up about COVID-19 safety concerns

November 4, 2021
Photo shows an animated girl eating at a restaurant. Giant neon utensils are displayed on top of restaurant.

New Everytable to provide students with more food options

October 20, 2021
Photo shows a cloud of smoke in the sky near campus.

BREAKING: ‘Alhambra Fire’ has Cal State LA students worried 

September 30, 2021
In Photos: Hungry? Here is whats open

In Photos: Hungry? Here is what’s open

September 28, 2021
Graduates of Cal State Los Angeless Arts and Letter Department wave to their family, friends, and supporters during the 2019 Cal State LA Commencement

Cal State LA graduates share mixed feelings on the new in-person commencement plans

May 29, 2021
screenshot of an instagram page

Incoming freshmen are making connections through a screen

May 14, 2021
August Toshima in his work space, Courtesy of Goro Toshima

When the world turned into a ‘zombie apocalypse’

May 13, 2021
illustration of people throwing their grad caps in the air

University announces graduation ceremonies will be postponed

May 5, 2021
woman on grass with baby

The pandemic’s toll: Three Eastsiders share their stories

April 29, 2021
pie chart

After the vaccination: Questions and experiences from Cal State LA students

April 27, 2021
A man in a blue suit and a woman in an orange dress pose for a photo

How I ended up living with my best friend for six months during the coronavirus pandemic

April 1, 2021
Headshot of a woman

Women’s History Month: Highlighting life-long activist Melina Abdullah

March 31, 2021
Illustration of virtual lecture and of a hand holding up a cellphone with an active group chat.

Remote learning: Students report having to teach themselves

March 15, 2021
Safety during the pandemic drives changes on LA Metro buses and trains

Safety during the pandemic drives changes on LA Metro buses and trains

March 15, 2021
Graphic of two people talking

Students hope for improvements on mental health services on campus

February 26, 2021
A clock with social media app logos inside.

Stepping away from social media

February 19, 2021
Illustrations of couples celebrating Valentines Day

Celebrating Valentine’s Day during a pandemic

February 14, 2021
BREAKING: Cal State LA chosen as a COVID-19 vaccination site

BREAKING: Cal State LA chosen as a COVID-19 vaccination site

February 3, 2021

Weighing the options: Cal State LA students consider the COVID-19 vaccines

January 31, 2021
This image was made by Tahiti Salinas through Canva using Sketchify elements.

2020 trends offer students more than entertainment

December 30, 2020
This image was made by Tahiti Salinas through Canva using Sketchify elements and Canva images.

The food pantry is back

November 24, 2020
This image was made by Tahiti Salinas through Canva using Sketchify elements.

Free drive-thru flu shot clinic at Cal State LA

November 19, 2020
Struggling to adjust to online testing

Struggling to adjust to online testing

November 12, 2020
In the informal survey of 56 students, some members of the Cal State LA community will be voting for the former vice president. Survey made by Joshua Letona.

Cal State LA students share who they are voting for in this Presidential election

October 25, 2020
This image was made by Tahiti Salinas through Canva using Sketchify elements.

Cal State LA students struggle to stay motivated for online classes

October 15, 2020
Students find themselves adjusting during the first completely online semester amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Creative Commons image.

Cal State LA students better prepared for virtual Fall Semester

October 5, 2020
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