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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

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King Hall deemed asbestos-free after summer refurbishment

Omar Ortiz, Multimedia Reporter August 31, 2024

King Hall is now clear of asbestos after rigorous testing, meeting standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to an Aug. 21 statement from Cal State LA President Berenecea Johnson...

Video: Complaints of pests and other hazards highlighted at King Hall forum

Anne To and Miguel Diaz March 26, 2024

The Golden Eagle Ballroom was packed with many disgruntled students, faculty and staff on March 20, as they shared their issues with the university about the King Hall building at a town hall discussion. “We...

On Feb. 29 students, faculty and staff participated in an emergency press conference to address King Hall's infrastructural issues.

Students, faculty and staff allege unsafe conditions in King Hall at an emergency press conference

Tristan Longwell, Digital Editor March 2, 2024

Possible asbestos exposure, mold in the air, tiles falling off the ceiling, leaking roofs and walls. These infrastructural issues are concerns for many staff, students and faculty with classes in the Martin...

The office that was originally tested for asbestos in King Hall found the fibers in the loose tiles, but they remain encapsulated.

Asbestos found in one office and mold in another area of King Hall

Anne To and Brian Lai February 28, 2024

King Hall classrooms and hallways were abuzz – literally – with the sounds of asbestos sampling pumps running throughout the building Friday. The testing comes after President Berenecea Johnson...

Picture of the front of King Hall with a single student walking out of the building.

Breaking: Cal State LA launching a project to replace King Hall

Jessica Liu, Intern Reporter April 26, 2022

Cal State LA announced that it has launched a project to replace King Hall, one of the largest and busiest buildings on campus.  According to the King Hall Replacement Project website, it will “result...

King Hall elevator maintenance obstructing a large portion of the hallway in all five levels of the building

Time for the Stairs

Anthony Karambelas, Staff Reporter January 23, 2019

Forget heavy metal. It pales in comparison to this. The steel-on-steel screeching is not just unnatural, it’s frightening. But it’s one more thing to distract from your elevated heart rate, threatening...

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