CSULA University Times

05/16/2022

Our seventh and final print edition for the semester is here! Go pick up a copy at any yellow box on campus and enjoy the stories. Here is a sneak peek.

#printediton #calstatela #universitytimes

05/02/2022

Our sixth print edition is here. Go pick up a copy at any yellow box on campus and enjoy the stories. Here is a sneak peek.

05/02/2022

Five mayoral candidates in the race for Los Angeles’ highest public service position met at the university student union theater on May 1. The event was co-sponsored by @calstatela ’s @pat_brown_institute , @abc7la and the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles.

Hate crimes, police reform, homelessness and public transit were just some of the discussions during the live televised debate.

✍🏻: @dodvaegt
📸: Photo courtesy of J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA.

Read the full story using the link in our bio.

#mayorcandidate #calstatela

03/14/2022

Our third print edition is here! Go pick up a copy at any yellow box on campus and enjoy the stories. Here is a sneak peek.

03/09/2022

Happy Women’s History Month from the female editors and staff at the UT.

📸: graphic by Cornell Chuaseco

#womenshistorymonth #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #womenjournalists

02/25/2022

Black History Month through the eyes of Golden Eagles

Black History Month at Cal State LA is about honoring the cultural, artistic and political triumphs and struggles of Black people.

✍️: Denis Akbari
📸: Fatima Rosales

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/black-history-month-through-the-eyes-of-golden-eagles/

#CalStateLA #BlackHistoryMonth #artwalk

Black History Month at Cal State LA is about honoring the cultural, artistic and political triumphs and struggles of Black people. Students are excited about Cal State LA’s events during Black History Month. However, many would like to see more programs and engagement throughout the year as well. ...

02/25/2022

Black History Month at Cal State LA is about honoring the cultural, artistic and political triumphs and struggles of Black people.

✍🏻: @den1safkha
📸: Fatima Rosales

Read the full story using the link in our bio!

#calstatela #blackhistorymonth #artwalk

02/21/2022

Many commuter students are excited to be back to in-person instruction

Many students are back to in-person learning at Cal State LA, but that means taking the Metro, bus, or driving to campus again for commuter students.

✍️: Jessica Liu
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/many-commuter-students-are-excited-to-be-back-to-in-person-instruction/

#CalStateLA #commuterstudent #COVID19

Many students are back to in-person learning at Cal State LA, but that means taking the Metro, bus, or driving to campus again for commuter students. While some may see this as an inconvenience, biochemistry major Mallek Kherici is excited to be back. “I feel like going back to in-person isn’t a...

02/20/2022

Golden Eagles return to in-person classes, but are they prepared?

To help students ease the stress of in-person instruction, the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) hosted a workshop to help students prepare for in-person classes again. Students shared their thoughts on the workshop.

✍️: Irene Hernandez
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/golden-eagles-return-to-in-person-classes-but-are-they-prepared/

#StudentReactions #CalStateLA #backtoschool

Now that classes have returned to campus, students are feeling both excited and anxious about transitioning back to in-person learning. To help students ease the stress of in-person instruction, the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) hosted a workshop to help students prepare f...

02/20/2022

Golden Eagles claim LA as the ‘City of Champions’ after Rams Super Bowl win

The Los Angeles Rams won its first Super Bowl title since returning to L.A., bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to the city after a 38-year drought. Cal State LA students share their thoughts.

✍️: Braylin Collins
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!
https://csulauniversitytimes.com/golden-eagles-claim-la-as-the-city-of-champions-after-rams-super-bowl-win/

#StudentReactions #CalStateLA #SuperBowl

The Los Angeles Rams won its first Super Bowl title since returning to L.A., bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to the city after a 38-year drought. The Rams finished the season tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the second best record in the NFC. However, the playoff road to the Super Bowl wasn....

02/17/2022

Cal State LA prepares for students to return with a few new COVID safety guidelines

Although COVID-19 safety measures were put in place for in-person classes last fall, students still have mixed feelings about returning to campus this week.

✍🏻: Stephanie Medina
📸:Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/cal-state-la-prepares-for-students-to-return-with-a-few-new-covid-safety-guidelines/

#CalStateLA #StudentReactions #COVID19

Although COVID-19 safety measures were put in place for in-person classes last fall, students still have mixed feelings about returning to campus this week. So what precautions is the university taking to keep students safe for the return to campus? Face masks are still required when indoors, but th...

02/15/2022

Cal State LA workers are facing shorter hours and slower shifts due to remote learning

Cal State LA student workers are back on campus and trying to navigate their shorter and much less busier than normal shifts.

✍🏻: Genesis Gonzalez
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/cal-state-la-workers-are-facing-shorter-hours-and-slower-shifts-due-to-remote-learning/

#studentworkers #CalStateLA

Cal State LA student workers are back on campus and trying to navigate their shorter and much less busier than normal shifts.   Pedro Gutierrez, a Los Angeles Film School graduate, has been working at the Cal State LA bookstore since the 2021 fall semester.   “We have been getting less hours, an...

02/15/2022

Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m going back to school on Valentine’s Day, and so are you

Happy Valentine’s Day from the University Times! What are your plans today?

✍🏻: Jessica Liu
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/roses-are-red-violets-are-blue-im-going-back-to-school-on-valentines-day-and-so-are-you/

#valentinesday2022 #backtoschool #inpersonlearning #CalStateLA

Is President Bill Covino a romantic? The first day back to in-person classes at Cal State LA is Feb. 14, which also happens to be Valentine’s Day.   In the spirit of love, the University Times talked to some Cal State LA students who are planning to do something special for someone special.   An...

02/14/2022

News Break S3E1 - Today on News Break, Host Priscilla Caballero gives a round-up on the recent University Times Stories.

Read the full stories on the University Times website.

Host: Priscilla Caballero
Editing by: Cornell Chuaseco
Produced by: Erick Cabrera

02/14/2022

After two years, our print issue is back! Go pick up a copy at any yellow box on campus and enjoy the stories.

Here is a sneak peek of this week's issue.

#newissue #csulajournalism #CalStateLA #inpersonlearning

02/09/2022

"Learning inside a classroom removes all of the distractions I would face on a computer: text notifications, the next episode of my favorite TV show, and the allure of social media."

✍🏻: Skye Conners
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the whole opinion piece using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/the-destructive-allure-of-online-learning/

#remotelearning #CalStateLA #universitytimes #Opinion

02/06/2022

Even though classes are being held virtually until Feb. 14, the University Times compiled a list of resources that are available to students.

✍🏻: Irene Hernandez
📸: Irene Hernandez and Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/services-available-for-students-during-virtual-learning-and-beyond/

#CalStateLA #studentservices #universitytimes

02/04/2022

Students living in Cal State LA dorms share concerns on COVID safety

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Cal State LA students living in the dorms have mixed feelings on how safe it really is to live there.

✍🏻: Jessica Liu
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/students-living-in-cal-state-la-dorms-share-concerns-on-covid-safety/

#COVID19 #CalStateLA #dorm

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Cal State LA students living in the dorms have mixed feelings on how safe it really is to live there.   Jasmine Mendoza, a criminal justice major, said that she experienced a few changes due to rules implemented by the university, such as not being “allowed to ...

02/04/2022

No fans in the stands

“Playing in a dead gym is not cool,” said Escobar. “We build off of the crowd’s energy to build our momentum and everything, so it’s going to be hard this semester.”

Cal State LA athletes, fans and coaches express their opinion on having no spectators allowed at all games.

✍🏻: Anna Kuchison
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link below!

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/no-fans-in-the-stands/

#sports #nospectators #COVID19 #CalStateLA

College sports games are a beloved tradition at most American universities. Stadiums packed with cheering crowds and lots of school spirit are a quintessential part of the gameday experience for both athletes and fans alike.   So what happens when the stands are empty?   That’s how it will be fo...

02/01/2022

“I do believe players or athletes can and should use their platforms to reach out for causes they believe in and should not feel oppressed to not stand for something just because they play a sport or represent a team,” said Morten Bjoershol, a senior and the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Defensive Player of the Year for soccer.

Cal State LA athletes share their opinions on political views in sports.

✍🏻: Cliff Connors
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link in our bio!

#sports #politcalspeech #speakupanddribble #calstatela

01/31/2022

“For this semester specifically, I think it would just be easier online,” he said. “I don’t like the idea of three weeks online and then transitioning back to in-person because it just kind of disrupts the flow.”

@calstatela students share their reactions to the start of the spring semester online for the first three weeks.
Read the full story unsung the link in our bio.

✍🏻: Priscilla Caballero
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

#remotelearning #covid_19 #calstatela #universitytimes

01/30/2022

The Cal State LA bookstore announced via Instagram that it will be selling COVID-19 rapid self-tests.

✍🏻: @vwritesap
📸: Cornell Chuaseco

Read the full story using the link in our bio!

#covid_19 #covid19tests #calstatela #collegestudents

01/30/2022

Now that they’ve had a taste of being back together, Cal State LA’s cheer team is excited to bring back school spirit once fans are allowed at sporting events again.

✍🏻: @gen.1018
📸: Courtesy of Alexa Montero

Read the full story using the link in our bio!
#cheer #cheerteam #calstatela #sports

12/10/2021

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12/10/2021

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12/10/2021

For the third time in history, Cal State LA is heading into nationals after defeating Cal Poly Pomona.

https://csulauniversitytimes.com/golden-eagle-mens-soccer-team-head-to-compete-in-the-nationals/

✍🏼: Jathniel Coronado
📸: Courtesy of Robert Husky

#csula #soccertean #nationals #goldeneagles #UT #studentmedia

12/05/2021

The Cal State LA Communication Studies Prison BA program started in 2016 and has allowed inmates to create a space to propose educational programs and attend classes.

“The bachelor’s program was the greatest thing going in my life with the exception of my family and my loved ones,” said Daniel Whitlow, a graduate of Cal State LA’s Prison BA program.

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

✍🏼: Irene Hernandez @la_guerita4u & Guadalupe Nieto
📸: Courtesy of Robert Husky and Daniel Whitlow

#calstatela #graduates #campusnews #UT #prisonBAprogram

11/18/2021

Many students at Cal State LA are not thrilled that the majority of classes offered next semester will be in-person.

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

✍🏼: Mia Alva @miaaaa_alvaa
📸: Amy Becker

#campusnews #spring2022 #inpersonclasses #hybridclasses #onlineclasses #studentmedia #UT