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
Marisa Martinez

Marisa Martinez, Editor-in-Chief

Marisa Martinez formerly worked as Editor-in-Chief at the Corsair Newspaper at Santa Monica College where she studied her way out of the community college to Cal State LA. There, she join the TVFM Journalism program to further her studies in News/Media while functioning as the Editor-in-Chief for the weeks ahead and working alongside with her fellow reporters and photographers.

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Cal State LA’s Provost Office’s official headshot of Tom Enders, former Vice Provost for Enrollment Services.

Vice Provost Joins SFSU

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019

Department of Public Safety Questioned Over Mass Shooter Threat

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
A Cal State LA campus police vehicle stations itself in the front of the library on Monday, November 4, 2019 at around 1:30PM. The library is the second mass shooting target to receive a threat in the span of one week

Second Mass Shooter Threat within a Week Targets Library

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019
The Annex Lab at Salazar Hall was evacuated due to a threat called in by an an unknown source who threatened to shoot the lab unless it was evacuated.

BREAKING: Shooting Threat Called Into Annex Lab

Marisa Vasquez and Darwin Lopez
October 29, 2019
A graduating sash with "Mr. Cal State LA"engraved lies on Mike Alejandre's casket. The memorial took place at Forest Lawn in Glendale on August 29.

Miguel Alejandre Leaves a Lasting Impression

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019
Headshot of Photo Editor, Brian Delgado

[Photo] Brian Delgado

July 2, 2019
The Spot's menu changes on a daily basis and is prepared by Golden Eagle Hospitality.

A custom salad is prepared for a customer at The Spot which features food provided by Golden Eagle Hospitality.

[Photo] The Spot in the Cafeteria

August 20, 2019
Students filter though 632 items of clothing. They garments were avail leg for purchase for $1 each in efforts to raise funds for the Garement Worker Center

Students Help Bring Light to Sweatshops

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-In-Chief
August 11, 2019
The We are LA logo runs on a monitor at the Cal State LA's Administrative building ground floor. The fundraising campaign's goal is to reach $75 million that is to be allocated throughout the university's departments. It is now at $61 million and hopes to surpass its goal by next year

[Photo] We Are LA Gives Back to Cal State LA

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer
July 25, 2019
Northrop, a performing arts center, at the University of Minnesota.

The University Times takes on Minneapolis

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-In-Chief
July 22, 2019
Former Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, Rick Wall, poses for a staff photo

Chief Wall Retires

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-In-Chief
July 12, 2019
Graduates of Cal State Los Angeles's Arts and Letter Department wave to their family, friends, and supporters during the 2019 Cal State LA Commencement

[Photo] Dr. Abdullah’s Term Comes to an End

Isaac Gutierrez, Kenneth Cyprian, and Erick Gurrola
June 25, 2019
Tom Wesselmann's Study for Mouth No. 4 is the first piece of artwork displayed at the Pop Culture exhibit at Cal State LA's newly renamed fine arts gallery titled the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery

[Photo] The Fine Arts Gallery Gets A New Name

June 17, 2019
The Spot

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

Kayla Misa, Contributing Writer
June 10, 2019
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.

LA Pride Parade 2019

Brian Delgado, Josh Mejia, and Marisa Vasquez
June 10, 2019
Cal State LA's Provost Dr. Lynn Mahoney, addressing the Academic Senate.

Provost Mahoney Appointed President at SF State

Marisa Vasquez, Editor-In-Chief
May 29, 2019
Campus police guard the Administration Building doors due to student organizations' attempt to occupy the offices of President William A. Covino and Provost Lynn Mahoney after the Resolution of No Confidence in President Covino was rejected by the Academic Senate in a 22-21 vote.

Upset Vote Sparks Protest Causing Admin Building to Go on Lockdown

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
May 7, 2019
Cannabis plants grow at a craft grow operation. Photo by Ben Nelms/Bloomberg

Farm Bill Hemps Up Agriculture

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
May 7, 2019
Students from the Golden Eagle Justice Coalition attend the Academic Senate meeting to represent the Resolution of No Confidence in President Covino.

Academic Senate Meeting Comes to an Abrupt End

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
April 30, 2019
The ASI board turned the meeting space into a community circle to discuss how to get the Resolution of No Confidence in President Covino on the Academic Senate agenda.

ASI Tensions Escalate to Racial Slurs and Miscommunications

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
April 23, 2019
Dr. Anita Sengupta, speaks about her experience working on the Curiosity Rover at the University -Student Union Theater on Thursday, April 11.

[Photo] It’s Rocket Science

Monica Tamayo, P.R. Assistant
April 16, 2019
The final session includes a simulation for R.A.D. students to practice their techniques on. The male instructors dress in protective gear as the female students fight off their aggressors.

[Photo] Equipping Women Through Self-Defense

Mya Taylor, Contributing Writer
April 9, 2019
Danielle Mayan, member of the Golden Eagle Justice Coalition, celebrates the decision to approve the Resolution of No Confidence in President Covino at the end of the ASI special board meeting scheduled on Friday, March 29.

ASI Votes No Confidence in Covino

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
April 9, 2019
Students, faculty, and community members chant "Change it!" in an attempt to derail the ASI Board meeting on Thursday, March 28.

Special Meeting Scheduled by ASI for Removal of President Covino

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
March 29, 2019
2019 Golden Eagle Film Festival canceled due to lack of available Television Film and Media administrators to take on the event after the TVFM Chair, Dr. John Ramirez, announced his retirement

[Photo] Film Festival Gets Cut

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer
March 26, 2019
Picture of Marissa at the UT

[Photo] Marisa Vasquez

October 9, 2018
Laura Tejeda hosts the DIY Cosplay Runway event in the University - Union Plaza during the Eagle Con 2019.

[Photo] Eagle Con Strikes Again

Isaac Gutierrez, Copy Editor
March 11, 2019
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[Photo] Dungeons and Dragons at the Playhouse

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2019
President William Covino listens to students, community members, and Cal State LA faculty and staff's concerns regarding the administration's planned impaction proposal.

[Photo] The Problem with Admission

Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
February 26, 2019
Vice Provost Tom Enders stands in the back of the University - Student Union as students express their concerns over Cal State LA's impaction proposal.

Cal State LA's Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Lin Mahoney (left), and President, William Covino, sit and listen as students express their concerns over their plans for academic impaction.

A member of the Promesa Mothers, a social justice group in Boyle Heights speaks out against Cal State LA's impaction proposal.

While attending the Impaction Proposal Hearing located at Cal State LA's U-SU Theater, an audience member live streams the event on their smart phone.

Members of the student run organization, Golden Eagle Justice, speak out in protest of Cal State LA's impaction proposal.

Students attending the Impaction Hearing located at Cal State LA's University-Student Union Theater.

President William Covino listens to students, community members, and Cal State LA faculty and staff's concerns regarding the administration's planned impaction proposal.

Students, community members, and Cal State LA faculty and staff voice their concerns to President William Covino and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Lin Mahoney, about their planned impaction proposal.

[Photo] University Community Demands Covino’s Attention

February 23, 2019
Fyre vs Fyre

Fyre vs Fyre

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
January 29, 2019
Family and friends of Andy Olivera gather on the corner of 1st Street and Virgil in downtown, LA to honor the passing of Olivera, a member of their community

Hit-and-Run Takes the Life of Golden Eagle Freshman

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
November 27, 2018
Picture of Pokemon trainers with pikachu and fighting against other Pokemon

Best Attribute is its Technology

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
November 27, 2018
Claudia Rueda poses in front of King Hall at Cal State LA

[Photo] Rueda’s Fight For Justice

Anthony Quach, Contributing Writer
November 27, 2018
Picture of CSULA students eating conches at CSULA

[Photo] Concha With a Cop?

Danny Robles
October 23, 2018
People in the U.S. were the first to receive the first presedential alert on October 2, 2018. Courtesy of Marisa Vazquez

5 Facts of the Presidential Alert

Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
October 8, 2018
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