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Mar 14, 2024 · University Times celebrates 75 years. Former UT editors-in-chief, alumni, and the TVFM department commemorated the student-run campus newspaper’s 75 years of delivering... Cal State LA honors Billie Jean King. This past Wednesday, Cal State LA commemorated the widely acclaimed Billie Jean King with a statue dedication ceremony, unveiling the...
Will East LA ever be its own city? - University Times
Despite multiple attempts over the course of six decades to become its own city, the predominantly Latinx 7.5 square-mile barrio of East Los Angeles is still part of unincorporated Los Angeles County. That means, activists say, that residents have little direct political representation or knowledge of how their tax dollars are being spent locally.
Financial aid office takes steps to address issues related to high …
Nov 1, 2021 · The University Times conducted an informal poll on the experience of students’ who sought help from the financial aid office. After leaving a call back number, out of the 87 students surveyed, 57% received a call back and 43% said they didn’t recieve a call back. Out of the 95 students surveyed 62% of students got the help they were looking ...
The food pantry is back – University Times
Nov 24, 2020 · The food pantry is back. Grocery bags offer fresh food and supplies to students. This image was made by Tahiti Salinas through Canva using Sketchify elements and Canva images. Over 300 students and their families who have faced job loss, homelessness and hunger due to COVID-19 are finding relief as the Cal State LA food pantry makes an ...
El Mercadito: A piece of home and the heart for many Mexican …
Sep 10, 2019 · El Mercadito: Un pedazo de hogar en el corazón de muchos México-Americanos. Por Meghan Bravo. Traducción por Luis Chavez y Fernanda Hernandez. El Mercado de los Ángeles, llamado “El Mercadito,” no solo es un lugar de buena comida Mexicana como flan, chuletas, esquites, churros, pero también es un lugar donde los miembros de la comunidad abrazan su cultura.
Community fridge in La Puente brings hope during uncertain times
Nov 18, 2020 · Andrea Rivas, La Puente resident, learned about the fridge recently. Photo provided by Andrea Rivas. Considering the world is confronting the worst recession since the Great Depression, area residents and community activists say they hope families who need help will cast those feelings aside and get the assistance they need. “At this time, everybody is hurting in one way or another,” said ...
BREAKING: Cal State LA announces details for in-person …
UPDATED: May 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Covino announces Tuesday that graduates will not receive guest tickets nor be able to walk the stage. UPDATED: April 13, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Covino announces Tuesday that graduation ceremonies will take place at Rose Bowl Stadium. An in-person commencement that will celebrate the Class of 2021 and 2020, is being planned for Saturday, May 29, according to a ...
Maywood corruption scandal leaves residents feeling angry and ...
A political scandal that resulted informer Maywood Mayor Ramon Medina and 10 others being charged last month with 34 counts of criminal corruption has rattled city residents. “The corruption scandals that have rocked..Southeast LA have affected us immensely…Most residents have felt somewhat powerless to affect local politics with immediate ...
CARES Act Funds received: Most students to be granted financial …
Apr 30, 2020 · Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Cal State LA has received and will be distributing at least $18.9 million to most students registered at the university. According to an email sent out on Thursday from President William A. Covino’s office, Cal State LA confirmed that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds have been...
How to ensure you graduate from Cal State LA - University Times
Jan 25, 2023 · Graduation application. It’s not just finishing your classes and getting on the list for graduation, students need to apply for graduation before the big day. Students have to pay $20 for the application and $10 for the diploma fee, making it $30 in total. A late fee of $25 is required when applying after the deadline.